Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 123 - 119: This Is Clearly a Trial by Fire!
While the teachers were indulging in the delicious fried noodles, the camping enthusiasts at the lakeside scenic area were engulfed in a kind of indescribable frustration.
This frustration...
was none other than the alluring aroma wafting from Huang Jun’s camping spot.
This enticing fragrance, soft and lingering, permeated the air like an invisible hand, constantly stirring their taste buds, arousing desires buried deep, yet they couldn’t reach this deliciousness...
This intertwining of helplessness and longing burned like a raging fire, causing an unprecedented agitation within them.
Less than a hundred meters from Huang Jun’s campsite, a solitary tent stood quietly.
Outside the tent.
A young man was busy preparing his long-overdue lunch.
He lowered his eyes, staring intently at the instant noodles slowly boiling in the pot, flavored with braised beef. To make this simple meal more delicious, he had specially added a sausage.
Adding some nutrition on the side!
Just as he eagerly awaited the boiling noodles...
A tempting fragrance suddenly wafted into the tent, instantly capturing his senses, simultaneously making the noodles in his pot seem far less appealing!
He frowned, his tone revealing uncontrollable annoyance: "Damn, where is this smell coming from? This damn thing is killing me! Can I not eat my meal in peace?"
His companion sitting beside him, equally troubled by the aroma, couldn’t help but ask: "Hey, did you smell this fragrance too? When I first smelled it, I even doubted myself, thinking I was hallucinating! Hey, can you tell what this smell is?"
The young man’s mind was too agitated by this disparity, he didn’t even care to ask: "You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"
Good grief~
Is this eating gunpowder?
The companion shook his head in silence.
The young man glanced towards the luxurious cluster of tents not far away, faintly hearing the joyful laughter of the beautiful teachers, his senses overtaken by the alluring aroma wafting from there...
However, when he turned his gaze back, he saw only his own shabby and humble tent, accompanied by a similarly solitary companion, and the bowl of cheap instant noodles in his hand.
Ugh!
Though both here to enjoy outdoor cooking, why is the difference between outdoor cooking and outdoor cooking so vast?
This stark contrast was making his mood increasingly gloomy, filling his heart with a sense of imbalance.
As this sense of loss and anger continued to grow within him, his mood grew heavier.
Finally.
Unable to contain his anger, he cried out: 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
"Damn it, I was totally misled by those damn unscrupulous bloggers who say you should travel more when you’re young, take a spontaneous budget trip, and travel all over Huaxia. What was the result?"
"Ah, damn it! Bullshit! I came to enjoy travel, not to suffer!"
"Damn it! I’ve had enough of this budget traveling. I’ve decided, tomorrow I’ll go back, find a job on 58.com, work diligently, and once I’ve saved enough money, I’ll go on a luxurious and enjoyable trip to properly reward myself."
His companion nodded in agreement, sharing the sentiment: "Right, tomorrow we’ll head back home because I’ve also had enough of this budget traveling. This isn’t travel, this is clearly torture!"
The original intention of travel was to relax the mind and body, thoroughly enjoying quality time.
If during the journey, one cannot eat well, live comfortably, move conveniently, dress appropriately, or even savor a hint of travel’s joys...
Then what is the point of such travel?
Might as well choose to stay at home, enjoy a sound sleep, perhaps gaining more peace and satisfaction...
This aroma, as the gentle breeze brushed, slowly spread to the surroundings, saturating the air.
Many camping here were captivated by this enticing aroma, and in this leisurely afternoon moment, something was suddenly shattered.
Adults could manage to stay somewhat composed, speculating that the fragrance might be from some camper’s afternoon cooking project!
Thinking they’d try cooking fried noodles themselves once they got back.
However.
Kids lacked such patience.
They began to cry and fuss, their voices filled with a yearning for a treat: "Wow! What smells so good? I want to eat! I want to eat! I want to eat!!!"
Facing the child’s tantrum, the adults had no choice but to console: "How can you eat other people’s stuff? Alright, look at you, your tummy is still full, stop fussing now! If you’re really craving, have some snacks instead!"
But children don’t listen to these words, they just want to get what they desire: "I don’t care! I don’t care! I just want to eat! I want it now! Right now..."
Faced with such a tantrum...
The more irritable adults won’t indulge them, directly shouting: "I think you want a taste of the cane! Are you looking for a spanking?"
This shout was very effective.
The children immediately quieted down and stopped fussing.
Their little faces were full of grievance, tears brimming in their eyes as if they could fall at any moment.
...
Liang Yinqiu took a bite of the fried rice noodles, and her eyes lit up slightly: "It’s really delicious, I’ve never had fried rice noodles this good!"
Weiwei was originally eating the fried rice noodles seriously, and couldn’t help but raise her head after hearing Liang Yinqiu’s words: "Daddy’s fried rice noodles are so good!"
"Yes, Daddy’s fried noodles are the best!"
Huang Jun laughed and added two more chopsticks of fried rice noodles to their little bowls after hearing the two sisters’ babyish voices: "If it’s that good, then you girls should eat more!"
Qingqing nodded like a little chick pecking at rice, her eyes curved into crescents as she picked up a chopstick of fried rice noodles and started eating slowly, savoring each bite.
Meanwhile, Weiwei nodded while quickly picking up a chopstick of fried rice noodles, opening her mouth wide with an "ah woo" and eating it in one big bite,
Huang Jun saw Weiwei’s eating manner and gently reminded: "Weiwei, you should eat in small bites like your sister, so you won’t choke easily."
"Got it, Daddy~" Weiwei obediently responded.
Liang Yinqiu on the side, in a humble student manner, sincerely asked: "Chef Huang, how do you manage not to let the fried rice noodles stick together?"
Chef Huang smiled and explained: "The control of the heat is crucial when frying rice noodles. You must maintain a moderate temperature and keep stirring to ensure the noodles are evenly heated. This way, the noodles will be crispy, non-sticky, and evenly separated, rather than clumping together..."
Although Chef Huang’s explanation sounded simple and clear, Liang Yinqiu and the surrounding teachers found the actual process quite complicated.
Especially controlling the heat, which they found quite tricky.
So...
Nothing in the world is difficult if you are willing to give up.
After listening, Liang Yinqiu thought about her own "half-baked" chef at home who definitely couldn’t manage this, and immediately declared: "Forget it, I’ll just honestly eat what you make fresh from now on, Chef Huang!"
Originally, everyone was focused on eating, and with her question, the teachers finally found some time to chat.
Xie Jianing teased with a smile: "Teacher Wang, how do you have time to join this team-building activity today? Aren’t you staying home to cook for your husband and son?"
In the past, whenever the kindergarten organized a team-building activity, Wang Wenxia always found an excuse not to attend.
The reason was simple.
Her husband and son depended on her cooking to fill their stomachs after coming home from work and school.
Therefore, she never had time to join.
This time, the only reason she attended was because of Huang Jun’s culinary skills!
At this moment, eating the fried rice noodles made by Huang Jun, she felt she made the right choice this time.
Wang Wenxia laughed easily: "Chef Huang’s cooking is far more fragrant than mine, I’d be a fool not to eat such delicious food here! So, I’ve decided to let my husband and son enjoy a bit of self-sufficiency fun this time!"
The other teachers nodded in agreement: "That’s the spirit! Everyone finally has a day off, why should you be the only one busy all the time? Missing out on such good team-building food just to cook at home for them..."
Amidst laughter and conversation, the belated lunch concluded perfectly.
As expected, all the fried rice noodles and seaweed soup were completely wiped clean by the teachers, not even a drop of soup was left.
"I’m so full"
After the last mouthful of soup, Xie Jianing and the other teachers felt a bit overstuffed.
But despite feeling full, they were truly satisfied with this belated lunch!
When recalling past team-building activities, Xie Jianing always felt they were dull and boring, always thinking "This team-building is so boring, I don’t want to stay an extra minute here",
But now, after this unforgettable fried rice noodle meal, her thoughts have completely changed to "Just for these fried rice noodles, I am willing to join countless such team-building activities!"
Shows just how satisfied she was with the meal!
