Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 100 - 97: Director Liang, Please Give Me a Chance
Liu Suyu never imagined...
The esteemed head chef of the Nine-Star Cloud Peak Hotel actually wants to apply for a job at a kindergarten?!
Speaking of which?
What kind of job is he here to apply for?
After a brief moment of shock, she finally regained her senses and fell deep into thought about this question.
Considering Chef Qian Guoxiang’s status, even if he were to apply, it would be for a head chef position...
Thinking like that...
She felt utterly bewildered!
Although Qian Guoxiang’s culinary skills are superb, his dishes are delicious, and he is very famous, if she had to choose between Qian Guoxiang and Huang Jun...
She would choose Huang Jun without hesitation!
This choice is not because Huang Jun is handsome and well-built, but because Huang Jun’s culinary skills, besides being tasty, have an even more important quality... they can touch people’s hearts!
This is what Qian Guoxiang lacks!
Why so certain?
It’s because she often frequents the Nine-Star Cloud Peak Hotel and has tasted Qian Guoxiang’s cooking many times and is quite familiar with his skills.
Suspecting Qian Guoxiang’s intentions, she felt like refusing him outright, cutting off his thoughts.
Unfortunately...
She doesn’t have that authority!
She could only cast her gaze toward Liang Yinqiu, hoping she would firmly say "no."
Liang Yinqiu also never imagined...
That Qian Guoxiang, who had left, came running back, hoping she would reconsider his application.
This made her wonder if she hadn’t been clear enough the first time, or if his comprehension skills were lacking.
Otherwise...
In general terms, once politely declined and left, this matter should have been over, and he wouldn’t come back to make things awkward for himself.
Because even with persistence on this matter... the result would remain unchanged!
She looked at Qian Guoxiang’s determined gaze and firmly said, "Mr. Qian, my words were clear earlier. Our kindergarten has already hired a chef, so I’ll repeat myself... I’m sorry... you’ve made the trip for nothing this time."
Though expecting Liang Yinqiu’s final decision, hearing her refusal firsthand was a relief for Liu Suyu, allowing her heart to finally settle down.
She breathed a small sigh of relief!
Upon hearing the same result as before, Qian Guoxiang wasn’t too disappointed.
After all, it was within expectations!
He merely smiled indifferently, gently shook his folding fan, and said, "Director Liang, I already know that your kindergarten has hired a new chef. I’ve also just met your Chef Huang in the kitchen, witnessed his skills, and tasted his pork rice and seaweed egg drop soup; they were indeed delicious."
"For a chef to turn ordinary ingredients into soulful delicacies is truly rare and admirable."
These words left Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu astonished again!
They never expected Qian Guoxiang would act so swiftly, having not only met Huang Jun, but also tasted Huang Jun’s cooking and offer such high praise for his culinary skills.
It must be said.
Huang Jun is truly impressive to have impressed the head chef of the Nine-Star Cloud Peak Hotel on the first encounter!
Of course.
They were more curious about what sparks flew between them!
Was it a heavenly fire meeting earth-threatening thunder?
Oh, no, no!
More like... a meteor crashing into Earth?!
Qian Guoxiang gently shook his folding fan and continued, "Additionally, I saw the two kitchen staff members in your kitchen; they were very friendly and hospitable, with a commendably diligent work attitude—they are truly a pair of rare employees..."
So what?
Mr. Qian, what exactly are you trying to say?
Can you get straight to the point?
We’re still in a hurry to eat!
Liu Suyu and Liang Yinqiu listened to Qian Guoxiang’s eloquent talking and felt tempted to interrupt him.
But their good manners did not allow them to be so impolite.
They had to control their patience, silently praying he would finish quickly so they could move on.
Luckily, Qian Guoxiang wasn’t overly talkative. After a brief introduction, he got straight to the point: "Director Liang, if I’m not mistaken, your kindergarten seems to lack an assistant chef, right?"
What does this mean?
This question left a big question mark lingering in the minds of Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu.
Liang Yinqiu nodded in puzzlement: "Indeed, we do not have an assistant chef in our kindergarten, but I wonder why Mr. Qian asks this?"
"Director Liang, I came back not to apply for the chef position, but to apply for the assistant chef position," Qian Guoxiang directly expressed his thoughts to Liang Yinqiu.
This was shocking!
It left both Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu utterly stunned, as if they had heard something utterly outrageous.
They even began to doubt whether their ears were playing tricks on them!
But seeing Qian Guoqiang’s determined eyes, they knew what they heard was true.
But...
How could a head chef at a five-star hotel willingly want to be an assistant chef?
And, still an assistant chef at a kindergarten?
Mr. Qian, do you know what you’re saying right now?
Are you sure you’re not just joking with them?
Liang Yinqiu asked, puzzled, "Mr. Qian, you must be kidding. With your resume, even if you apply to other hotels or restaurants, being a head chef would be more than sufficient."
"Director Liang, I’m not joking. What I said is true; I really want to be an assistant chef at your kindergarten."
Qian Guoxiang said sincerely, "This is not a spur-of-the-moment decision; it’s carefully considered. So, please give me a chance, Director Liang."
Seeing this.
Liang Yinqiu felt troubled.
Honestly speaking, she currently doesn’t plan to recruit assistant chefs.
After all, Huang Jun has Aunt Lin and Aunt Li to help him, and he’s managing just fine.
If things get busier in the future, it won’t be too late to hire a few kitchen staff and assistant chefs.
But now.
If a head chef from a five-star hotel suddenly comes to apply for an assistant chef position, it’s impossible not to be tempted.
After all, his culinary skills and reputation are right here; if she misses this chance, she might not come across another like it. And his applying for an assistant chef position doesn’t affect Huang Jun at all—in fact, it could benefit him.
Therefore.
She became a bit torn, wavering between hiring and not hiring.
Liu Suyu was also tempted after hearing this.
Thinking, if there’s an assistant chef to help Huang Jun, his workload would definitely decrease a lot. He’ll feel much more relaxed.
In this way...
It would be very hopeful to suggest that he prepares dinner for the teachers within the kindergarten!
At the very least...
He could make more at noon so that they could save some for dinner!
Huang Jun might agree to such a small request on account of being colleagues, right?
Thinking that keeping Qian Guoxiang would mean benefits for her and Huang Jun, she helped out by saying, "Director Liang, isn’t there just the right vacancy for an assistant chef in our kindergarten? Why not hire one now, lest you can’t find a talent like Chef Qian when you need more staff later..."
Her words really hit Liang Yinqiu’s heart, quietly tipping her indecisive scales toward hiring...
Qian Guoxiang cast a grateful glance at Liu Suyu, and seeing that Liang Yinqiu was still pondering and hadn’t agreed, he understood her concerns. He handed over his resume and other materials to Liang Yinqiu while continuing to recommend himself: "Director Liang, if you’re worried about my culinary skills, we can go to the kitchen, and I can cook a dish for you..."
Looking at his extensive resume, Liang Yinqiu thought it wasn’t necessary to have a taste test. She smiled and said, "Mr. Qian, I certainly trust your culinary skills. With your capabilities, being our kindergarten’s assistant chef is more than sufficient. If you’re willing, you will be Dorami Kindergarten’s assistant chef from now on—with your main duty to assist Chef Huang. The probation period is one month, the salary during probation is 4000 yuan, and after that, 6000 yuan. We’ll provide social security benefits, and if you agree, we can sign the contract."
"I’m willing!"
Qian Guoxiang agreed immediately.
Then he followed Liang Yinqiu and the others to the director’s office, where he reviewed the recruitment documents after Liang Yinqiu printed them out. After confirming there was no problem, he signed his name.
"Director Liang, I’ve signed; please have a look."
"Okay!"
Upon checking, Liang Yinqiu found no issues, so she signed her name, stamped it, and kept the document securely.
Considering he had already met with Huang Jun, there was no need to specially take him to the kitchen to meet Huang Jun and the others. So, she suggested directly, "Today is Friday, and we’re on holiday for Saturday and Sunday. How about starting Monday morning? You just head to the kitchen to report to Chef Huang. You can have a good rest these two days!"
After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went downstairs together.
Then they parted ways.
Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu went to the kitchen to eat.
Qian Guoqiang headed towards the school gate.
As he walked, he called Chef Wei to share this good news.
A moment later.
The phone was connected.
He laughed and teased: "Old Wei, guess where I am right now?"
"Old Qian, how old are you? Still playing this kind of game with me?"
Chef Wei, on the other end of the line, rolled his eyes unexpectedly and said with exasperation, "You—if you’ve got something to say, say it fast! I’m busy!"
"Old Wei, you’re still the same as ever!"
Qian Guoxiang shook his head lightly, knowing his friend’s temperament well. He wasn’t annoyed but laughed, "Alright, I’ll get to the point. I’m at Dorami Kindergarten!"
"Huh, what are you doing at Dorami Kindergarten?"
Chef Wei looked surprised, then suddenly remembered the words he exchanged with Qian Guoxiang a few days ago and guessed, "Oh, you didn’t go to apply, did you?"
"Yes!"
Qian Guoxiang shook his folding fan lightly, "I tell you, I succeeded in applying."
"With you, Old Qian, on the move, of course you succeeded!"
Chef Wei was also happy for him: "Congratulations, Old Qian, for succeeding me! You must do well in the future!"
"Old Wei, you’ve misunderstood me; I didn’t succeed you. Your head chef position has been succeeded by a young man. I applied for the assistant chef position." Qian Guoxiang showed no trace of embarrassment but instead laughed cheerfully.
"What? Assistant chef?"
Upon hearing this, Chef Wei was so startled that his phone almost fell out of his hand, but luckily, he grabbed it quickly. Otherwise, the phone would have had a close encounter with the ground.
He held the phone up again, speaking into it with a look of disbelief, "Old Qian, you’re joking with me, right?"
"I’m not that idle to joke like this with you. I’m telling the truth—truer than gold..."
Old Qian recounted the situation with today’s application and the experience of tasting Huang Jun’s culinary skills in the kitchen, all of which he briefly shared with Chef Wei.
Not saying was fine; saying made Chef Wei much more shocked and, at the same time, curious about how good Huang Jun’s culinary skills really were to make Old Qian, who always prided himself on his cooking, bow down...
