Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 455 - 416: Now I Have Bragging Rights for the New Year

At the entrance of Dorami Kindergarten, sunlight, like scattered gems, passed through the gaps between the leaves, sprinkling on Wei Guodong and the other two, projecting their shadows on the ground, creating a beautiful picture of light and shadow intertwined.

"Director Liang, we’re truly grateful for your warm hospitality!"

With satisfaction glowing in their eyes from this visit, Wei Guodong and the other two shook hands with Liang Yinqiu to say goodbye: "We’ll definitely find an opportunity to come again and visit this place full of laughter and innocence."

The lunch that day was undoubtedly the most satisfying meal Wei Guodong had ever had.

So, because of his own gourmet desires, he’ll have to visit Dorami Kindergarten often.

What?

This semester, the Education Bureau doesn’t have any scheduled visits to Dorami Kindergarten?

Hmm, if not...

They could just create one!

After all, as long as the reason is legitimate, there’s no fear of missing out on a meal.

Of course, the plan to crash the meal needs to be carefully thought over!

With her keen intuition, Liang Yinqiu instantly caught the underlying message in Wei Guodong’s words: this was clearly hinting that they would visit again in the future, just to once more "patronize" the kindergarten’s dining table.

Despite the ripples in her heart from "Wei Guodong’s intention to poach Huang Jun to be the chef at the Education Bureau," and feeling a bit of displeasure and resistance, the current feeling of helplessness and compromise was unavoidable.

After all, Wei Guodong is the helmsman of the Education Bureau!

And his position and influence are not something to be underestimated!

So, despite the aversion in her heart, she couldn’t afford to easily offend this key figure and needed to maintain a good relationship.

After all, all these concerns relate to the long-term future of the kindergarten...

Thus...

She reluctantly hung a proper yet polite smile and said earnestly, "Director Wei, until we meet again. You are always welcome, and we look forward to our next gathering."

"Alright, goodbye for now, looking forward to our next meeting!"

With this warm farewell, Wei Guodong and the other leaders waved to Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu before boarding the Education Bureau’s car, which started slowly, taking them farther away.

Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu stood shoulder to shoulder, watching the official car gradually disappear at the kindergarten entrance until it completely vanished from sight.

Liu Suyu turned to Liang Yinqiu and asked with a smile, "Director Liang, shall we head back too?"

"Alright!"

Liang Yinqiu nodded, and the two walked side by side into the kindergarten gate, heading toward the office building.

Not far along, Liang Yinqiu suddenly stopped and turned to Liu Suyu: "Manager Liu, you go back to your office first; I need to visit the kitchen for something."

Liu Suyu asked curiously, "Director Liang, didn’t you just eat? What do you need in the kitchen?"

Liang Yinqiu explained with a smile: "Oh, just going to chat with Chef Huang about something. You go on ahead, no need to wait for me."

Having said that, Liang Yinqiu turned and walked toward the kitchen, leaving Liu Suyu standing in place, one hand on her chest, the other touching her chin, muttering to herself: "What does Director Liang want from Chef Huang this time?"

She couldn’t help but wonder about Liang Yinqiu’s intention this time, recalling the last time after sending off the Education Bureau leaders, how Liang Yinqiu turned to find Huang Jun.

Back then, not only did Liang Yinqiu give Huang Jun a raise, but also provided him with a car...

Might it be the same thing this time?

If it is, that would be great!

Because Huang Jun’s culinary skills are extraordinary, his dishes always delight the children and even win the praise of visiting leaders.

Indeed!

She bore no jealousy, instead feeling that with Huang Jun’s culinary skills and passion for his work, he deserved such gestures from Liang Yinqiu.

"I hope it’s as I think," Liu Suyu curiously mused: "But if it is, what reward will Director Liang give?"

No matter what the reward, she believed it would surely be beneficial and needed by Chef Huang.

Thinking about how Huang Jun and his family’s life would improve because of this, she felt inner joy and happiness.

Hmm.

Wait!

Why does she care so much about Huang Jun’s well-being?

At this moment.

Confusion seeped into her heart, like a lightly stirred ripple, breaking her inner peace.

Hmm.

As a member of the Dorami team, she cared about the harmony and progress of the entire kindergarten, and Huang Jun’s happiness was part of this family’s happiness.

After all, everyone could live so well now and enjoy meals thanks to Huang Jun’s cooking.

His culinary skills not only delighted the children’s taste buds but also warmed the hearts of every staff member and school leader.

Therefore, her joy in the change in Huang Jun’s life stemmed from her love for the team and respect for her colleagues.

Hmm.

That’s it!

It must be!

She reassured herself inwardly and then briskly headed toward her own office.

...

In the dining area of the kitchen.

Lin Weijian and other renovation workers, after a morning of labor, washed their dusty hands and gathered around the dining table, their eyes following the dishes on Aunt Li’s tray, sparkling with anticipation for the coming culinary delights.

Aunt Li smiled and said, "Here are your meals and soup, let me know if it’s not enough..."

"Thank you!"

Everyone stood up to greet her, receiving the trays and soup.

After reseating...

Lin Weijian lifted the bowl of soup, with tofu strings and shredded vegetables gently swaying in the clear soup, crystal-like, almost too delicate to disrupt.

But eventually, he couldn’t resist the allure of the delicious food.

He drank it down in one go.

Every sip flooded his senses with the smoothness of tofu and the rich flavor of the soup.

The soup slid down his throat, warming both his stomach and heart.

In that moment, Lin Weijian and the other renovation workers forgot their work fatigue, immersing themselves in this simple and pure joy...

Suddenly.

Lin Weijian’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but exclaim, "Wow, this tofu soup is amazing..."

"Indeed! The flavor is really fresh..."

Others’ faces were also filled with satisfied smiles.

"This isn’t just any tofu soup; it’s called Wenshi Tofu, a dish served at national banquets!"

Liu Shiwei felt pained that they mistook "Wenshi Tofu" for ordinary tofu soup, feeling deeply embarrassed...

Lv Pengfei continued, "Yeah, this soup isn’t even available in many high-end hotels. Didn’t expect to taste it at the kindergarten today, and Chef Huang’s Wenshi Tofu is no less than Master Wang’s from the Purple Mountain Villa State Guesthouse!"

To unexpectedly taste the legendary national banquet dish, Lin Weijian and the other workers were amazed: "(ﾉﾟ0ﾟ)ﾉ~"

Wow~

This is the legendary national banquet dish, Wenshi Tofu...

Really.

Is it possible to eat this for free?

Lin Weijian looked admiringly at Huang Jun not far away and said, "Chef Huang, thanks to you, I’ve tasted the legendary Wenshi Tofu..."

"Exactly, this kind of national banquet dish we usually only see on TV, impossible to eat, yet today we’ve had the fortune to taste it at the kindergarten..." Master Li said with deep emotion.

"I must take a photo for my social media, having something to boast about during the New Year!" Xiaozhang couldn’t resist taking his phone and snapping photos of the Wenshi Tofu.

Everyone followed suit, pulling out phones to snap the Wenshi Tofu from various angles, already imagining the likes and envious comments on social media.

Ah...

Just thinking about it feels wonderful...

Huang Jun’s lips curled slightly upward as he responded, "Glad you all like it!"

Just then...

Liang Yinqiu walked in.