Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 230 - 216: Outsmarting 50% of the Parents Present
"Phew, Chef Huang, are they going to be alright?"
Liu Suyu murmured softly, her beautiful eyes wandering over the busy parents and the focused children, a faint worry inadvertently showing between her brows. π§πβ―β―π€β―π£πβ΄πππ.ππ°π
No choice really!
Itβs hard for her to be completely reassured...
After witnessing Huang Junβs seamless mooncake-making skills, seeing the somewhat clumsy techniques of the parents here and the childrenβs nearly laughable "creations" only made the worry in her heart grow stronger...
Although the kids barely managed to shape their mooncakes, the custard filling seeped out of the dough, undoubtedly diminishing the overall aesthetic and potentially affecting the baking process, thus the final taste.
Listening to Liu Suyuβs concerns and looking at the childrenβs mooncakes, Huang Jun let out a deep breath.
Indeed.
By standard metrics, most of the childrenβs creations didnβt meet the passing mark.
However...
If these mooncakes were made by a bunch of little toddlers themselves, then each one must be considered excellent!
He said firmly, "Itβs not a big problem; although their wrapping isnβt ideal, as long as we control the baking temperature, there shouldnβt be any issues. Plus, the molten center and custard fillings were prepared by me personally, even if the taste falls short, it wonβt be too far off. Moreover, I handled the dough to properly relax it, so it shouldnβt crack during baking."
These words.
Slightly eased Liu Suyuβs worries.
She believed, with Huang Junβs professional standards and extensive experience, he could turn the imperfect mooncakes into delicious treats.
"Manager Liu, Iβll go check how the other parents and kids are doing."
Saying this, Chef Huang walked down from the stage, ready to offer detailed guidance to some parents and children.
At this moment.
Qingqingβs sharp eyes instantly spotted his figure, she excitedly called out to him sweetly, "Daddy~"
"Hey!"
Upon hearing her voice, Huang Jun turned his head, his gentle gaze falling on Qingqing.
Qingqing smiled and showed off her custard mooncake to him, "Daddy, look, this is my mooncake."
A face eagerly waiting to be praised.
"Really, then Daddy needs to properly check how my Qingqing made her mooncake!"
Huang Jun looked down and carefully inspected the mooncake in Qingqingβs hand, seeing its round shape, clearly defined pattern, and most importantly, no leaking filling. Everything seemed so perfect.
He couldnβt help but nod, "Hmm, not bad, Qingqing did really well!"
Hearing her dadβs praise, Qingqingβs eyes immediately sparkled and a bright smile blossomed on her little face.
Weiwei wasnβt to be outdone; she waved her small hand with a look of expectation in her eyes, eager to share her results, "Daddy, look at mine, look at the mooncake I made..."
"Alright, Daddy will take a look..."
Huang Jun turned his head, a loving gaze gently landing on Weiwei, then moved to the mooncake she held out.
Actually.
Weiweiβs effort was really quite good!
Although it wasnβt as perfect in shape as Qingqingβs, it was equally tidy, with no filling leakage, and overall, it looked quite good.
She already outshone 99.99% of the kids present, and even 50% of the parents here!
Canβt deny that these two little ones have quite a knack for cooking!
He sincerely nodded, his eyes filled with admiration, "Weiweiβs mooncake is great too, both of you did exceptionally well, truly a surprise for Daddy!"
"Hee hee~"
Weiwei giggled sweetly, a proud smile spreading across her face.
Could the pastries made by these two little kids really be that good?
Or was it the heavy filter of Huang Jun as their father?
Upon hearing Huang Jun praise his two daughters, the other parents couldnβt help but show a trace of skepticism.
No surprise there.
The parents all thought that Huang Junβs compliments might merely stem from a fatherβs affection and indulgence, and that the reality might not be so.
But when they all gathered around to get a closer look at Qingqing and Weiweiβs mooncakes, their doubts instantly vanished, replaced by expressions of surprise.
It had to be said, the mooncakes made by these two little girls were not only neatly shaped but also handled well in detail, truly outstanding!
By comparison.
The mooncakes made by others paled in comparison to Qingqing and Weiweiβs!
Ugh!
Feeling inferior!
Looking again at their own childβs work...
One could only say, even at the kindergarten level, why is there such a big gap...
Qu Qing couldnβt help but exclaim, "Oh my, they say dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, a ratβs child knows how to burrow, looks like Chef Huangβs daughters inherited his great skills!"
Li Xiuxian nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Yes, yes, Qingqing and Weiweiβs little hands are so skillful, so young yet so dexterous and capable; surely they will be something remarkable in the future!"
"Qingqingβs dad, did you secretly teach Qingqing and Weiwei at home? Thatβs how they can make such pretty mooncakes at such a young age?" Lin Weilin curiously asked.
Huang Jun chuckled at this, waving his hand, "Oh no, no, I havenβt secretly taught them anything at home. Today is their first attempt at making mooncakes, and theyβve done this well entirely through their own efforts and talent."
Weiwei blinked her bright big eyes, seriously replying, "Yes, my sister and I are doing this for the first time. We really havenβt practiced secretly at home."
Qingqing also nodded obediently and echoed, "Mm-hmm, my sister and daddy are right!"
"First time?" Lin Weilin widened his eyes in disbelief and said, "This canβt be! Itβs your first time making mooncakes and theyβre this good? Qingqing, Weiwei, youβre both amazing!"
He couldnβt help but give Qingqing and Weiwei two big thumbs up.
Looking at Qingqing and Weiweiβs cute and well-behaved demeanor, Lin Weilin liked the pair of sisters more and more.
Speaking of which...
If one could have such cute and clever children, how wonderful that would be...
So...
He secretly decided.
Tonight, he would work double hard with his wife to try for a daughter!
What?
What if itβs another son?
Well...
Then just have another one!
Lin Yipeng had no idea that his dad was harboring thoughts of wanting a sister; of course, even if he knew, he wouldnβt oppose it.
Because he also wanted a little brother or sister, to make the house livelier.
At this moment, Huang Jun was busy moving among parents and kids, providing them with timely guidance and corrections.
And sure enough.
With his pointers, both parents and kids became more skillful, and the mooncakes they made were increasingly exquisite.
When the mooncakes were almost done, Huang Jun asked Aunt Li and Aunt Lin to help carry them into the kitchen.
"Qingqingβs daddy, let me help you deliver them!" Lin Weilin saw this and volunteered to pitch in.
Seeing this, several other dads also expressed their willingness to help.
Since there was free labor available, Huang Jun wasnβt about to let it go to waste!
He smiled and nodded in agreement, "Sure, everyone join in; itβll go faster!"
Under his guidance, the enthusiastic dads each picked up trays filled with mooncakes and headed to the kitchen.
In the kitchen workspace, Qian Guoxiang had already preheated the oven to the optimal temperature as per Huang Junβs instructions.
Huang Jun carefully guided the parents on how to place the mooncakes in the oven: "Everyone, please note, make sure to leave some space between the mooncakes. This ensures even heating during baking, preventing some parts from burning while others remain undercooked."
Once all the mooncakes were placed, Huang Jun checked them again, selecting those with less appealing appearances to bake separately later.
Then, he placed the better-looking mooncakes into the preheated oven in batches, adjusting the temperature and timing.
The oven immediately started humming, working in an orderly fashion, emitting warm heat.
Seeing several parents still waiting nearby, Huang Jun said, "Pengpengβs dad, why donβt you guys go rest in the activity room for a while? Iβll handle things here."
Pengpengβs dad waved his hand casually, smiling, "No worries, no worries, weβre not busy anyway. Weβll wait here. Once theyβre baked, we can help carry them to the activity room, saving unnecessary trips back and forth."
"Alright then, make yourselves comfortable."
Huang Jun didnβt say much.
Just then, Aunt Li came over and said with a smile, "Chef Huang, the baking racks have all been delivered; there are seven of them!"
Huang Jun was slightly surprised, "Wow, thatβs a lot!"
Aunt Li explained, "Manager Liu was concerned they wouldnβt be enough, and worried that weβd break some with frequent use, so he specifically bought a few extra as backups."
Goodness!
They havenβt even started eating the roast whole lamb yet, but Director Liu is already thinking ahead?
Tsk tsk tsk, what a surprise...
Who wouldβve thought that beneath Director Liuβs cool exterior lies a heart of a foodie!
Huang Jun chuckled, "Manager Liu has thought this through quite thoroughly!"
Aunt Li nodded.
"Qingqingβs dad, what are you planning to do with the baking racks?" Lin Weilin overheard them talking and couldnβt resist asking out of curiosity.
"Of course, weβre making roast whole lamb," Huang Jun raised his head and replied with a smile, "Itβs Mid-Autumn Festival today! All the teachers and staff in the park are having a group meal, and this roast whole lamb is specially prepared for the Mid-Autumn Festival gathering."
"Wow, roast whole lamb..."
Hearing this, Lin Weilinβs eyes lit up instantly, and a picture of roast whole lamb filled his mind.
That golden-brown lamb meat gleaming with enticing light, as soon as the meat is torn open, a fragrance fills the air, the aroma of the meat permeating all around...
Ah...
This picture...
Just thinking about it makes oneβs mouth water...
Really want to eat it!
But unfortunately, heβs not a staff member at the park, so he wonβt get to enjoy such a delicacy...
Ah...
What a painful realization!
Immediately, his eyes lit up again, and an idea popped into his mind...
