Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 243 - 229: Is This Because They’re Not Confident in His Cooking?
Meanwhile, at the picturesque Mingxiu Mountain Villa, the Liu family was enthusiastically preparing for a Mid-Autumn Festival gathering.
This year, Huang Jun’s family was invited to celebrate together, so everyone in the Liu family appeared particularly busy, each handling their own tasks, all to leave a great impression on the guests.
Among the many figures, Chef Ge was undoubtedly the most noticeable one.
For him, today’s gathering was not just an ordinary family dinner but also a competition concerning personal honor and professional reputation.
After all, the guest was also a highly skilled chef!
Their arrival undoubtedly added a competitive edge to the gathering.
Therefore.
He dared not slack off in the slightest.
Early in the morning, he planned to drive to the nearby supermarket to personally select the freshest ingredients, ensuring that the dishes for this gathering would be even more exceptional, with excellent color, aroma, and taste.
After all, fresh ingredients along with good culinary skills can turn an ordinary dish into something extraordinary!
Just before he stepped out.
Li Shiwei called out to him: "Chef Ge, wait a moment."
He paused, turned around to look at Liu Shiwei, and with a smile asked, "Chairman Liu, is there something you need?"
Liu Shiwei smiled as he walked over to Chef Ge and earnestly reminded him, "Chef Ge, the guest we’re hosting today is no ordinary person; he’s a knowledgeable chef. So today’s dishes cannot be handled carelessly. You need to use the best ingredients and exhibit your highest culinary standards. I know you’re experienced and highly skilled, but today’s occasion is special; you need to put in extra effort and showcase your best skills, letting the guest truly savor your craftsmanship."
Chef Ge: "..."
Is this implying that they lack confidence in his culinary skills?
Though he felt a bit bitter inside, he kept a cheerful smile and said, "Chairman Liu, rest assured, I know what to do. I will put my heart into every dish, ensuring that the guests are satisfied and full of praise."
Liu Shiwei smiled, patting him on the shoulder: "Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease. We all know your culinary skills. Just play to your strengths today and let everyone enjoy your signature dishes. Leave the other things to us; you just focus on cooking your dishes well."
Chef Ge nodded in agreement: "Alright, then I’ll get busy now."
"Off you go!"
Liu Shiwei waved his hand, watching Chef Ge leave.
Then, he suddenly thought of something, turned, and spoke to the busy Jiang Cuiping nearby: "Oh, by the way, Aunt Cui, please call the property department and tell them that when they see a car with the license plate 5432, let it pass directly. This is an important guest of our family; we don’t want him delayed at the gate."
Jiang Cuiping was slightly stunned, not expecting her boss to be so attentive to this guest.
After all, even when other executives visited the house, he never showed such meticulous care.
But then, she recalled how Hanhan wanted to transfer schools because of this guest and his daughter, and Liu Shiwei agreed to the transfer and decided to invest in kindergarten equipment after tasting his culinary skills.
Thinking of these things, Jiang Cuiping realized that her own performance today was also crucial.
She was determined to prepare well, ensuring the guest felt no neglect and avoiding leaving a bad impression on her boss.
With a smile, she immediately agreed: "Alright, Chairman Liu, I’ll handle it right away."
Saying this, she turned and quickly walked over to the phone to notify the property department.
Having given all the instructions, Liu Shiwei turned to head upstairs to change into appropriate attire.
In the kitchen.
Wen Xueqian was busy preparing molten mooncakes.
She wanted to show off in front of Huang Jun, letting him taste her skills while hoping he could provide some professional advice.
Okay, okay, she admitted.
More than anything, she wanted to hear praises from Huang Jun, who was half her teacher.
Why call Huang Jun half a teacher?
It was because, although Wen Xueqian had never formally taken Huang Jun as her master, she learned to make molten mooncakes alongside him.
With his patient guidance, she transformed from a baking newbie into an expert in making molten mooncakes.
Therefore, in Wen Xueqian’s heart, Huang Jun was not only a masterful chef but also half a teacher on her culinary journey.
Liu Ruihan was sitting on the bay window, flipping through the picturebook in her hand, but she was unusually excited this morning and couldn’t sit still. Soon, she slid off the bay window, her little legs darting towards the kitchen.
Standing at the kitchen entrance, she peeked in with her head, pretending to be very interested, and asked: "Mama, what are you busy with now?"
Wen Xueqian, while placing the prepared ingredients one by one on the kitchen counter, replied, "Hanhan, Mama is making molten mooncakes!"
"Oh!"
Liu Ruihan wasn’t interested in the mooncake-making process, but she was full of anticipation for the delicious mooncakes. She licked the corner of her mouth and continued to ask, "Then Mama, when will Weiwei’s family arrive?"
Wen Xueqian divided the pastry into equal portions, carefully weighing them on the electronic scale.
She turned her head, looking lovingly at Liu Ruihan, and said, "We agreed with Qingqing and Weiwei to meet at 10 o’clock. They should still be at home having breakfast and playing, and later, their dad will drive them over. It’s still early!"
"I see? I can’t wait to play with Qingqing and Weiwei. Look, Mama, I even prepared many picture books! I want to read them together with them!" She pointed to the stack of picture books placed on the bay window in the living room not far away.
