Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 214 - 200: That’s So Untrustworthy
"Director Liang, with the situation in front of us, how should we respond? Should we step in to intervene right now?"
Huang Jun watched the three education bureau leaders fighting over a piece of green bean cake, completely disregarding their personal images, like children engaging in a "tug-of-war" in the cafeteria. A complex mix of emotions surged in his heart, a mix of surprise at their loss of composure and concern about the potential consequences.
Qian Guoxiang, who was new and had never seen anything like this!
Seeing a scene that completely overturned his understanding, he couldn’t help but feel an indescribable shock.
In his impression, education bureau leaders should be solemn and serious, but now these three leaders were completely contrary to the image he had in mind, behaving in a manner less than even common people!
He really wanted to shout at these education bureau leaders: "Leaders, is this the image of education bureau leaders? Please pay attention to your conduct and image, as you represent the entire education system!"
But reason told him now was not the time for impulsive actions.
He turned his eyes to Liang Yinqiu, hoping she could give a definitive instruction.
Waiting for Liang Yinqiu to give the order.
He would step in to intervene.
Absolutely not letting these leaders continue to lose their composure!
Aunt Li and Aunt Lin were also witnessing the education bureau leaders losing composure for the first time!
Oh, wait!
They had actually seen it before.
The last time the education bureau leaders lost their composure was when they wanted to recruit Chef Huang to work in the education bureau cafeteria...
Liu Suyu also asked with some concern, "Director Liang, do you think we should persuade them to stop? If this escalates, it will have a huge negative impact on our kindergarten and even the entire education system! It’s the critical evaluation period now, and if these leaders..."
However.
Liang Yinqiu remained unfazed as she watched Wan Zhenhong and the other two, not taking their actions to heart.
She gently shook her head and said calmly, "Teacher Liu, Chef Huang, you don’t need to worry too much. Director Wan, Director Xin, and Expert Jiao have a good relationship privately. It’s common for them to joke around during leisure time; they won’t really be upset. If we rashly intervene, it might cause them to feel resentment, making the situation even more complicated."
Got it!
Understood!
This is just letting them be good spectators!
Huang Jun and the others had nothing more to say and went about their own business.
Luckily, this "farce" didn’t last more than a minute before it concluded with Wan Zhenhong’s compromise.
Wan Zhenhong sighed, "Alright, alright, here you go, alright? You really are something, old fox!"
Though he said that, his reluctance and helplessness intermingled like a tangled mess inside his heart.
Indeed!
He really couldn’t bear to see the green bean cakes he worked so hard to get turn into a pile of shapeless crumbs under Jiao Ziming’s "plundering."
If that happened, his heart would hurt even more, to the point he couldn’t breathe!
To protect these green bean cakes, he had to compromise!
With a bit of reluctance, he slowly took out the remaining green bean cakes from his pocket.
Of course.
At the moment of handing over the green bean cake...
He didn’t forget to remind Jiao Ziming, "Remember to leave me two pieces, I need to take them back for your sister-in-law to try!"
"No problem, don’t worry, I will definitely save some for your sister-in-law."
Jiao Ziming took the green bean cake with a satisfied smile. Before long, he couldn’t help making a joke, "Old Wan, you’re really prepared, even bringing your own plastic bag. Looks like you came ready!"
Wan Zhenhong: "..."
Jiao Ziming turned to look at Xin Jinghui, his eyes gleaming with a playful light.
His eyes seemed to be saying, "Old Wan has already surrendered, Old Xin, how about you? Shouldn’t you obediently hand over your green bean cakes too? Otherwise, I might have to be ’impolite’."
Seeing this.
Understanding his intent, Xin Jinghui had no choice but to silently hand over his share to Jiao Ziming, hoping for leniency, "Old Jiao, save me two pieces too!"
"Alright, alright, I got it..."
Jiao Ziming nodded, then generously distributed the green bean cakes among the experts present, inviting, "Come, come, everyone have a taste."
"Thank you, Expert Jiao!"
Everyone received the green bean cakes and thanked him, creating a harmonious scene.
"Thank for what! If you must, thank Director Wan and Director Xin..." Jiao Ziming dismissed it with a smile, then changing the topic, "There’s no need to thank them either, the green bean cakes were ours to begin with. They tricked us first, so our not blaming them is already a big act of tolerance."
Xin Jinghui: "..."
Sigh!
Even eating can’t stop your mouth, Old Jiao!
Wan Zhenhong: "..."
Hmph~
Raising the bar, are you?
What?
Planning to hold a criticism meeting to denounce me and Old Xin...?
Also, Old Jiao, you old geezer, you’re not any better than me!
You even snatched as well!
The two of us are just about equal, neither should laugh at or criticize the other!
Noticing that Jiao Ziming was almost done dividing the green bean cakes, Wan Zhenhong suddenly acted, grabbing all the remaining green bean cakes into his hands, exclaiming, "Give them back!"
"Are you even human? I haven’t even taken any yet!" Jiao Ziming became anxious.
One is the Deputy Director of the Education Bureau, the other an expert reviewer, together almost a hundred years old, fighting over green bean cakes.
"Here, take it!"
Wan Zhenhong reluctantly handed out another one.
Oh!
All I can say is, what’s not yours will eventually return!
Jiao Ziming’s fingertips were already slick with the grease from the mung bean cake, but he didn’t care at all. Instead, he was drawn in by the light aroma emanating from the cake, irresistibly leaning forward to take a bite.
As soon as it touched his tongue, the cool sensation spread instantly, as if the summer heat was dispelled in an instant.
The texture was smooth and soft, with a silken filling that carried the grainy feel of red bean paste, enriching the layers of flavor and adding a unique taste.
What’s even more remarkable is that the mung bean cake wasn’t greasy at all, and the sweetness was just right.
Each bite brought out the freshness and sweetness of mung beans, sweet but not cloying.
After eating, the taste of mung beans lingered in the mouth, making one feel as if they were in a mung bean field, putting the mind at ease.
Jiao Ziming and the other expert reviewers tasted the delicious mung bean cake, and their anxiety and worries seemed to dissipate along with the fresh scent of mung beans.
At this moment, they just wanted to immerse themselves in this delight, enjoying this moment of tranquility and joy.
Jiao Ziming’s eyes lit up, he chuckled and said, "This mung bean cake is really something, soft, sweet, tastes just right, truly irresistible!"
The other expert reviewers chimed in with praises.
Xie Shufang also nodded with a smile, "This mung bean cake is incredibly authentic, the fresh aroma of mung beans and the smoothness of bean paste blend perfectly, unforgettable after one bite."
Another expert added, "Moreover, the sweetness of this mung bean cake is controlled beautifully, not overly sweet, yet it perfectly showcases the original taste of mung beans, truly a rare delicacy."
A young expert reviewer excitedly stated, "This mung bean cake is so delicious! I’ve had quite a few mung bean cakes before, but this one is definitely among the best. Its texture and taste are outstanding, making it impossible to stop eating."
At this moment...
Everyone finally understood why Wan Zhenhong and Xin Jinghui teamed up to deceive them, just for the taste of this mung bean cake. If it were them, they’d do the same.
Who wouldn’t want to eat a few more for themselves!
Jiao Ziming and the other expert reviewers’ gaze once again fell on Wan Zhenhong and Xin Jinghui.
With a predatory look!
Wan Zhenhong: "..."
What are they trying to convey with these hungry wolf-like eyes?
Are they planning to target the remaining mung bean cakes again?
If that’s the case, that’s too despicable, too untrustworthy...
Xin Jinghui: "..."
Oh come on...
You bunch of old guys, is there no end?
If I knew this, I should’ve listened to Old Wan from the start, thought of other opportunities to bum food, instead of letting these old guys freeload.
Great, now it’s backfired on us!
They instinctively covered their pockets, shaking their heads, "Old Jiao, you promised to leave two for us, you better not go back on that! Don’t even think about taking my mung bean cake again."
Jiao Ziming laughed and shook his head, helplessly saying, "Alright, alright, Old Wan, Old Xin, don’t be so nervous. I, Old Jiao, keep my word, once said, it’s as good as done, even if I’m tempted, I won’t target the cakes of either of your wives anymore."
Wan Zhenhong and Xin Jinghui smiled on the surface, but cursed within.
A gentleman would speak but not act!
But you just went ahead and ’grabbed’ them!
What kind of gentleman are you?
A hypocrite at best!
Jiao Ziming, unaware of the murmurs in his friends’ hearts, continued, "This Dorami Kindergarten truly hides talents, unexpectedly harboring such a masterful chef, unthinkable!"
He then turned to Wan Zhenhong and Xin Jinghui, enthusiastically saying, "Old Wan, Old Xin, we should come here often from now on! With such delicious mung bean cakes and dishes, how can we not indulge to our hearts’ content?"
Wan Zhenhong: "..."
They haven’t even finished eating, and he’s already hooked?
We don’t even get many chances ourselves!
Wan Zhenhong pouted disdainfully, "Forget it, next time Old Xin and I will come without you guys."
Heartbreaking!
In that case, then...
Jiao Ziming thought for a moment, smiled, and said, "Is it possible to hire Chef Huang to cook at home? Money is negotiable!"
Upon hearing this, Wan Zhenhong gave him a look that said ’you’re dreaming in broad daylight’ and dismissed, "Forget it, you can’t sway Chef Huang!"
"Why not? Let him name his price! You mean we can’t sway him?" Jiao Ziming skeptically said.
Wan Zhenhong retorted, "Do you think if Chef Huang was after money, he couldn’t earn a high salary?"
Jiao Ziming was left speechless.
Indeed.
With Chef Huang’s culinary skills, making money would be a no-brainer!
Jiao Ziming said, "Still, isn’t it worth a try?"
"Old Jiao, heed my advice, don’t try." Wan Zhenhong chuckled and explained, "I once asked Chef Huang to be the head chef at the education bureau, but he refused flat out, for no other reason than that he works at the kindergarten to take care of his twin daughters..."
Jiao Ziming felt his hopeful fire snuffed out with a ’snap’!
Ah...
What a pity...
