Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 224 - 210: Mid-Autumn’s Ancient Charm

Early the next morning.

Before 6 o’clock, Huang Jun’s family got up early.

At this time, Huang Jun was holding his phone, standing in front of the bathroom mirror, carefully browsing through various hairstyle pictures, occasionally asking Qingqing and Weiwei, who were sitting on high stools: "Sweeties, how about we try this one?"

That’s right.

In order to fit the "Ancient Charm Mid-Autumn" themed event held by Dorami Kindergarten, like other parents, he had to carefully dress up his lovely daughters.

Wearing Hanfu!

This wasn’t too difficult for him!

As soon as he received the notice, he had already selected children’s Hanfu online with his two precious daughters.

Only...

When it came to hairstyles, he found it a bit challenging.

After all, creating ancient-style hairstyles was like "a girl on her first ride in a sedan chair" for him, utterly perplexed...

Qingqing and Weiwei were very well-behaved, but they didn’t recognize their dad’s taste. They lightly shook their little heads and said, "No way, Papa, this one isn’t pretty."

Huang Jun asked with a somewhat helpless smile, "Qingqing, Weiwei, tell me, what kind of hairstyle do you want then?"

However.

Qingqing and Weiwei also didn’t know what kind of hairstyle they wanted. With their bright eyes blinking, they said in unison, "We don’t know either! As long as it’s pretty!"

Great!

No different from not asking!

After all, the word "pretty," like "whatever," carries a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty...

How should he deal with that?

Great!

Back to seeking help from his phone!

He continued to seriously browse through the hairstyle pictures on his phone, trying to find the most suitable style for the two precious ones.

After some effort, he finally found a hairstyle that not only met the ancient style requirements but also fit this Mid-Autumn theme.

He handed the phone to Qingqing and Weiwei while smiling and asking again, "How about this one?"

This time, Qingqing and Weiwei’s eyes lit up, and they nodded repeatedly, saying excitedly, "Yes! This one is pretty! We want this one!"

"Okay, then let’s do this Chang’e hairstyle!" Huang Jun said with a smile.

Laying the phone aside, Huang Jun started to comb Qingqing’s hair.

His fingers nimbly passed through the hair, carefully dividing Qingqing’s hair into three sections. The hair on the sides at the temples was skillfully braided into delicate three-strand braids, forming a beautiful headband.

He tied all the ends and the back into a high ponytail.

He then divided the ponytail into four sections, each cleverly braided into a three-strand braid, and then twisted them into the shape of a butterfly.

From the side, it looked like a butterfly dancing on Qingqing’s head; from the front, it resembled two cute bunny ears, playful and adorable.

"Qingqing, which color of hairband and hair accessory do you think matches your Chang’e hairstyle better?" Huang Jun asked while displaying various colored hairbands and exquisite ancient style hair accessories.

Qingqing’s eyes were immediately drawn to the pink hairband and hair accessory. She excitedly pointed, "I want the pink one, I like pink hairbands the most!"

"Okay! Then we’ll choose the pink one."

Huang Jun smiled indulgently.

He gently threaded the pink hairband through the butterfly bun, tying a beautiful bow.

Then, he clipped the pair of pink ancient style hair accessories on either side of Qingqing’s forehead.

Paired with the light pink embroidered ru skirt she was wearing...

A shy yet gracefully poised "Little Chang’e" appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Huang Jun looked at his "masterpiece" with satisfaction, expressing his delight: "Qingqing, come, see how it is? Do you like it?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Qingqing raised her head to look at herself in the mirror, her eyes sparkling with surprise.

She happily clapped her little hands: "I like it! It’s pretty! Papa, you’re amazing~"

"Yes, yes, it’s pretty!" Unable to contain herself, Weiwei eagerly came over to look at her sister’s new hairstyle, her eyes filled with surprise and envy, and she immediately turned her head to Huang Jun, urging, "Papa, now it’s my turn! My turn! I also want the same Chang’e hairstyle as my sister, with the same pink hairband, the same pink hair accessories, okay?"

Huang Jun playfully tapped Weiwei’s small, cute nose: "Okay, Daddy knows, Daddy will do it for you now!"

After saying this, Huang Jun picked up the comb, gently combing Weiwei’s hair.

As the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect"!

With previous experience, his movements were obviously more skilled and smoother.

He deftly divided Weiwei’s hair into several sections, his fingers weaving through the strands, starting to braid the Chang’e hairstyle.

In no time...

A similarly ethereal Chang’e hairstyle was completed, surpassing even Qingqing’s hairstyle!

Paired with the pink hairband and accessories, and a little more dressing up...

Ta-da...

A lively yet gracefully poised "Little Chang’e" appeared in the mirror.

Extremely beautiful!

Weiwei stood in front of the mirror, looking left and right, admiring herself vainly in the reflection, her eyes shining with surprise. She happily said, "It’s so beautiful! Thank you, Daddy, I’ve turned into a little Chang’e too!"

"As long as you like it!"

He glanced at Weiwei, who looked like she had stepped out of a painting, and then at Qingqing, who was equally dressed ethereally, and smiled with satisfaction.

"Daddy, let’s go quickly, or we’ll be late!" Weiwei couldn’t wait to go to kindergarten and show off her new look to her friends.

Huang Jun smiled and patted her head: "Wait a minute, let Daddy change clothes too, okay?"

"Alright then!"

Qingqing and Weiwei both nodded obediently.

Huang Jun went back to his room and took out a men’s Hanfu he had specially ordered online for the Mid-Autumn Festival event.

This Hanfu adopted the traditional design of upper garment and lower skirt, simple yet grand, with narrow sleeves that appeared elegant and practical for everyday wear.

The color choice focused on dark green and navy blue as the main tones, which were both stain-resistant and easy to clean, making it perfect for wearing during activities.

After changing into the Hanfu, Huang Jun seemed like a different person in the mirror, instantly exuding a unique charm.

He exuded a graceful demeanor.

"Qingqing, Weiwei..."

He walked out of the room, his gaze landing on his two precious daughters, slightly turning his body to display his newly changed Hanfu, smiling as he sought their opinion: "What do you think, how does Daddy look in this Hanfu?"

Hearing this, Qingqing and Weiwei immediately tilted their little heads to carefully examine Daddy’s new outfit.

Their eyes sparkled with joy, and they loudly replied, "Handsome!"

"Alright then, I’ll wear this one."

Huang Jun smiled with satisfaction, quickly gathered his belongings, and took Qingqing and Weiwei’s little hands as they left the house.

The two little ones hopped down the steps energetically, heading towards the parking spot.

Along the way...

Huang Jun’s family became the most striking scenery in the community.

The neighbors all turned their curious and admiring eyes on the family of three, dressed in Hanfu.

"Oh my, aren’t these Qingqing and Weiwei? They’re dressed so beautifully today, I thought they were little fairies from the heavens!" Granny Jiang looked at Qingqing and Weiwei with a beaming smile, her eyes filled with endless affection.

Uncle Jiang couldn’t help but come over too, his eyes shimmering with kindness: "Huang Jun, you’re truly blessed. Look at your two little girls, they’re so lovable; they’ll grow up to be stunning beauties!"

Qingqing, being praised, lowered her head shyly, her hand unconsciously touching her new clothes, but her heart was bursting with joy, showing sweet dimples on her cheeks.

Weiwei, however, wore a face full of pride. She looked up at Granny Jiang and proudly said, "Grandma Jiang, Daddy dressed me up! Isn’t it pretty?"

Granny Jiang and Uncle Jiang were amused by the two little ones’ adorable appearances; they nodded in praise: "Beautiful, truly beautiful! Huang Jun, you’re really handy, dressing the kids so prettily! Is there an event at school?"

Huang Jun smiled with slight pride and nodded in response, "Yes, it’s for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The kindergarten required it, so I specially prepared this Hanfu for them."

After chatting for a bit, Huang Jun drove Qingqing and Weiwei away, heading to Dorami Kindergarten.

Outside the car window, the sun shone, and the breeze gently blew, everything appearing so harmonious and beautiful.

On the way, as the car slowly passed by Hu Jin Kindergarten...

The kindergarten entrance was decorated with colorful lights and streamers, filled with a festive atmosphere.

Above the entrance, a large moon pattern was hanging high, with a cute Jade Rabbit drawn on it. Next to the rabbit was a basket of exquisite mooncakes, seemingly inviting the children to join in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival!

The walls of the kindergarten were cleverly adorned with various Mid-Autumn elements cut out from colored paper, such as Chang’e flying to the moon, the Jade Rabbit pounding medicine, and the fragrance of osmanthus, with each pattern vividly expressing traditional cultural charm.

Below these patterns hung strings of colorful tassels, gently swaying in the wind...

The whole kindergarten exuded a strong festive atmosphere!

Weiwei curiously looked out the window, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She couldn’t help but exclaim, "Wow, it’s so beautiful... Daddy, is this kindergarten also holding a Mid-Autumn event today?"

Huang Jun smiled and nodded, "Yes, many kindergartens are holding Mid-Autumn events today to let the children experience the charm of traditional culture!"

He paused, then continued: "You don’t have to be envious; there are equally exciting Mid-Autumn activities waiting for us at Dorami Kindergarten. Later, during the event, you can make mooncakes with your friends, enjoy lanterns, and there are fun games waiting for you..."

"Yes, yes!" Qingqing and Weiwei answered excitedly in unison, eager to participate in the interesting activities.

A moment later, the family of three arrived at Dorami Kindergarten.

As expected!

As they approached the kindergarten entrance, a strong festive atmosphere enveloped them.

In their sight were two huge red lanterns, hanging high on either side of the entrance, with golden cloud patterns and full moon designs painted on them, looking particularly festive.

Below the lanterns, a long red banner stretched across the entire entrance, with "A Mid-Autumn Full of Affection, Enjoying Childhood" written in golden letters, adding a rich festive blessing.

To the sides of the entrance, carefully trimmed potted plants were placed, among them various chrysanthemums in yellow, white, and purple, blooming in competition and emitting a faint floral fragrance.

Among the potted plants, the kindergarten teachers also cleverly set up some Mid-Autumn decorative elements, such as paper-cut rabbits, moons, and stars, gently swaying in the wind.

Most strikingly, a delicately crafted Mid-Autumn-themed flower bed was placed in the center of the kindergarten entrance.

In the center of the flower bed stood a small moon model built from flowers and greenery, surrounded by colorful floral rings symbolizing the bright moonlight and the beautiful wishes of reunion on the Mid-Autumn night.

Beside the flower bed was a large poster, clearly displaying the words "Ancient Mid-Autumn," with various rabbit-shaped decorations scattered around.

Some stood, some sat, some held mooncakes, some gazed at the stars, all vividly lifelike...

"Wow, Daddy, look, our kindergarten is also beautiful!" Weiwei exclaimed excitedly, pointing at the flower bed.

"Yes, indeed!"

Huang Jun nodded with a smile, holding the two little one’s hands as they walked into this joyful and warm holiday paradise.