Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 101 - 98: Something You’ll Be Worried About Tomorrow
Security room at Dorami Kindergarten.
"Why isn’t he coming out after so long?"
Uncle Li felt extremely anxious and restless, leading him to be on edge, his large head constantly looking towards the direction of the park, trying to see the situation at the office building.
But alas...
His view was blocked by the teaching building, unable to glimpse any situation.
This made him feel incredibly frustrated and increasingly anxious.
He even considered abandoning his post to drag Qian Guoxiang out from inside the park.
At that moment...
A figure he would recognize even if turned to ashes suddenly appeared in his vision from afar...
Seeing this, Uncle Li breathed a small sigh of relief: "Hey, he’s finally coming out..."
But the next second...
Upon seeing Qian Guoxiang’s face beaming with a smug smile...
His heart skipped a beat again.
Could it be...
He really succeeded in the interview?
Just as he suspected!
Faintly, he heard the excited sound of Qian Guoxiang making a phone call, and the high-pitched words "Let me tell you, I succeeded in the interview," clearly reached Uncle Li’s ears due to the excitement.
This led to a deep sense of guilt within him.
He felt he had let Chef Huang down!
It was due to his inadvertent mistake that Qian Guoxiang got the chance to meet Director Liang, leading to this outcome.
Meanwhile, he couldn’t help but imagine a plot of a "Chef Competition" lasting more than an hour, visualizing Chef Huang showcasing his superb culinary skills and unique creativity in the competition, yet ultimately failing to defeat the experienced Qian Guoxiang, regrettably losing the head chef position...
But...
Is it really like that?
It shouldn’t be!
After all, Director Liang valued Chef Huang so much that he specially promoted him in advance, increased his salary, and even provided him with a car for his convenience commuting to and from work.
These special treatments clearly indicated Chef Huang’s importance in Director Liang’s eyes.
This led Uncle Li to reconsider the entire course and outcome of events.
He realized things might not be as simple as he’d initially thought, perhaps there were more hidden and unknown factors.
He couldn’t help but perk up his ears to listen closely, hoping to better understand the true situation of the whole event.
Upon hearing Qian Guoxiang’s words, "Old Wei, you congratulated the wrong person, I didn’t take up your position, your head chef post has already been taken over by a young person, as for me! I’m interviewing for an assistant chef position,"...
Uncle Li’s eyes widened, showing deep surprise.
So he wasn’t aiming for the chef position...
He was actually here for the assistant chef position...
So...
Chef Huang’s head chef position was safe!
So...
He posed no threat to Chef Huang, and might even be beneficial to Chef Huang?!
This... is wonderful!
Now!
The large stone in his heart was finally put down, and he couldn’t help but smile with relief.
Therefore.
He found Qian Guoxiang much more agreeable.
When Qian Guoxiang hung up the phone and approached, he smiled and greeted, "Heading back now?"
"Yes, heading back, thanks to you, I’ll be the assistant chef at your Dorami Kindergarten from now on!" Qian Guoxiang lightly swung his folding fan happily.
"Is that so, congratulations, then we’re colleagues from now on."
Uncle Li rubbed his hands and said, "Actually, at first, I thought you were coming to be the head chef! Didn’t expect you were aiming for the assistant chef position..."
"Actually, I didn’t expect it either!" Qian Guoxiang sighed.
Upon hearing this, Uncle Li was puzzled.
What does this mean?
So you initially aimed for the head chef position?!
Thinking this way, Uncle Li’s expression changed instantly as if performing a Sichuan opera face change, his smile froze in midair, glaring at Qian Guoxiang, almost wanting to punch him a few times.
To let him know the consequences of coveting Chef Huang’s head chef position!
Totally unaware of Uncle Li’s emotional change, Qian Guoxiang continued to sigh, "I didn’t expect that being a prestigious head chef of a five-star hotel, I would one day run to be an assistant chef for someone else, but, given Chef Huang’s culinary skills, it’s worth it..."
Upon hearing this, Uncle Li’s eyeballs almost popped out of his sockets...
He never thought that this seemingly unimposing old gentleman in front had such a glorious background.
What shocked him even more...
This gentleman, who once served as the head chef at a five-star hotel, willingly became a supporting role, serving as an assistant chef to their young Chef Huang...
What does this indicate?
This indicates he’s been won over by Chef Huang’s culinary skills!
It further indicates that the prestigious head chef of a top-tier hotel isn’t as impressive as their kindergarten’s Chef Huang!
Uncle Li couldn’t help but cheer for Chef Huang: Haha, worthy of Chef Huang, overpowering a culinary veteran and crushing him underfoot.
Now.
Uncle Li felt incredibly happy, and his admiration for Chef Huang was as endless as the flowing river.
...
In the kitchen.
After meeting his two precious daughters, Huang Jun returned to the kitchen with peace of mind. He had just finished preparing the meal and was about to sit at the dining table in the canteen when he saw Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu walking in together.
"It smells so good. I wasn’t hungry before, but with the aroma of this food, I’m really getting hungry..." Liang Yinqiu said with a smile.
Liu Suyu chimed in, "Yes, it’s simply mouthwatering. No wonder Chef Qian was attracted by Chef Huang’s skills and changed his mind."
Hearing their conversation, Huang Jun was a bit puzzled but still greeted them with a smile, "Director Liang, Manager Liu, you’re here."
"Hey, Chef Huang, you’re just about to eat too!"
Liang Yinqiu nodded in response and, seeing that Huang Jun, Aunt Li, and Aunt Lin were all there, announced, "Chef Huang, Aunt Li, Aunt Lin, since you’re here, I have some news to share with you."
Upon hearing this.
Aunt Lin and Aunt Li looked up at her with a puzzled expression.
Liang Yinqiu directly said, "Here’s the thing, I’ve just hired an assistant chef. He will report to the kitchen next Monday, and you’ve all met him before..."
"Met? Who?" Aunt Lin and Aunt Li asked in unison, looking somewhat confused.
Immediately, the image of that unfamiliar figure who suddenly appeared in the kitchen around noon popped into their minds.
Could it be him?
Aunt Li asked uncertainly, "Director Liang, is the assistant chef you’re talking about the one wearing a Tang suit and holding a folding fan?"
Liang Yinqiu nodded and said, "Yes, that’s him. He’s the former head chef of the Nine-Star Cloud Peak Hotel. He must have talked to you, right?"
Upon hearing this.
Huang Jun and the others were bewildered and shocked!
They were bewildered because they really didn’t know this gentleman’s identity.
Especially Huang Jun, who hadn’t exchanged a single word with him, so he knew nothing!
Aunt Li showed an expression of "I thought he was Director Liang’s friend, but he came to apply for a job," along with a feeling of having misplaced her enthusiasm and hospitality.
They were shocked because it was simply inconceivable that such a prestigious former head chef from the Nine-Star Cloud Peak Hotel would apply to be an assistant chef at a kindergarten.
It was unbelievable!
Seeing their expressions, Liang Yinqiu understood their feelings and was also curious about how Qian Guoxiang managed to sneak into the kindergarten’s meals.
She then briefly explained Qian Guoxiang’s job application process and his reasons for choosing to stay as an assistant chef.
When they learned that Qian Guoxiang changed his mind and asked to be hired as an assistant chef because of Huang Jun’s cooking skills, Aunt Lin and Aunt Li were astonished, their mouths agape wide enough to fit an egg.
"Amazing, my Chef Huang, even a five-star hotel chef bows down to your chef uniform!"
Aunt Lin and Aunt Li looked at Huang Jun with eyes full of admiration.
Huang Jun was also surprised. He never expected Qian Guoxiang to choose to stay as an assistant chef because of him. It was indeed beyond his expectations.
Of course.
He felt very happy to be acknowledged by a five-star hotel chef.
At least it indirectly proved that his cooking skills were truly outstanding and recognized by professional chefs.
...
After lunch this afternoon...
As expected.
The kids and teachers, as usual, stuffed themselves, successfully achieving the "clean plate" initiative once again.
Being well-fed always puts people in a good mood.
Furthermore, thinking that tomorrow was the long-awaited weekend, the teachers’ spirits were lifted even higher.
Because they could finally have a good rest!
For the teachers of the middle and upper classes, the upcoming two-day break was undoubtedly a significant perk, allowing them to thoroughly enjoy this rare leisurely time.
However.
The teachers of the lower classes felt both happy and a little worried.
Class 4 in the lower grade.
"Ah... Surviving the afternoon means the weekend is here; I can finally be free..."
Thinking about being able to sleep in and go out with friends for shopping and movies without being tied down by the kids, Xie Jianing felt elated.
Though she loved the kids dearly, she had to admit that while they were adorably cute, they could also be overwhelmingly troublesome when they were rambunctious!
If she had to face these children every day, she would probably go crazy within two weeks.
Therefore.
She desperately needed the weekend to recharge her exhausted body and soul.
However, Yang Yuxi had her concerns about the upcoming holiday.
She couldn’t help but sigh softly, "Sigh, it’s been such a challenge to slowly help these kids adjust to kindergarten life, reduce their crying and develop a sense of community. I’m worried that two days of holiday will reset everything to zero and all our efforts these past days will go to waste."
Xie Jianing smiled and said to Yang Yuxi, "Miss Yang, you’re just worrying too much. In my opinion, we should focus on enjoying these two days of holiday first. As for everything else, let’s think about it on Monday. Why overthink it now, right?"
Wang Wenxia watched Xie Jianing’s happy face and couldn’t resist teasing her, saying with a smile, "Miss Xie, let me tell you something that’ll give you something to worry about starting tomorrow..."
"What’s there for me to worry about!" Xie Jianing said indifferently.
Wan Wenxia grinned, "Tomorrow, you won’t get to eat Qingqing’s dad’s cooking all day."
Hearing this, Xie Jianing’s good mood plummeted like a roller coaster drop.
Yang Yuxi, recalling Xie Jianing’s carefree remarks just now, also humorously added, "Oh, and the day after tomorrow, you won’t get to eat Qingqing’s dad’s cooking all day either!"
With those words.
Xie Jianing’s mood instantly sank to the bottom.
Not being able to eat Huang Jun’s cooking for two days, isn’t that torture for her?
With this thought...
She started to feel that maybe this holiday wasn’t that important to take!
