Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 283 - 267: There’s Always Someone Scheming for My Food
"Hey, everyone, step back a bit, don’t let the steam’s enthusiasm burn you..."
As Huang Jun jokingly said that, he casually turned off the stove and carefully lifted the lid of the steamer.
At that moment...
A stream of white steam burst out instantly, carrying a fragrance many times stronger than before, directly wafting towards Liu Suyu and the others.
They took a gentle sniff, and their nostrils were suddenly filled with the delicious aroma of yellow croaker.
That aroma...
It’s truly intoxicating...
At this moment.
Liu Suyu and the three beauties, along with Qingqing and her sister, couldn’t help but close their eyes, immersed in the surrounding fragrance, their faces showing deep delight.
Silence reigned all around, no one spoke.
Indeed.
They were completely lost in this aromatic world, forgetting time, forgetting everything around them, just wanting to stay in this marvelous moment forever.
Huang Jun sprinkled green scallion strands, bright red pepper strips, and golden garlic slivers on the freshly steamed yellow croaker.
Then, with a twist of his wrist, the spoon drew a graceful arc in the air as he poured scalding hot oil fiercely onto the fish.
Amidst the splattering oil, there was a crisp, delightful "sizzling" sound...
At this instant...
The aroma of scallions, peppers, and garlic combined and mingled perfectly with the fresh taste of the fish, fragrance spreading everywhere...
"Gulp~"
"Gulp~"
"..."
Everyone present, including Liu Suyu, involuntarily swallowed, their throats making subtle sounds.
Their expressions grew increasingly enchanted...
Huang Jun evenly drizzled the steamed fish soy sauce over the yellow croaker, adding the final touch of vibrant color and deep flavor.
Thus.
This aesthetically stunning, fragrant scallion oil yellow croaker was finally presented to everyone.
The sea breeze gently blew, gradually spreading this even richer and more enticing aroma around, slowly enveloping everyone present, then continuing to drift into the distance...
"Manager Liu, Miss Yang, Miss Xie, don’t just stand there, quickly grab your chopsticks! Eating it now is when this scallion oil yellow croaker is at its tastiest."
Just as everyone was lost in the aroma, Huang Jun’s words pulled them back to reality.
Yang Yuxi’s eyes brightened: "Wow! It’s so fragrant, this aroma is many times stronger than what we smelled before. Qingqing’s dad, your cooking skills are amazing, truly admirable!"
Liu Suyu crossed her arms, a satisfied smile spreading across her face: "Worth it, totally worth it! Just smelling this aroma today made this trip worthwhile!"
"What should I do, I almost don’t want to touch my forks now." Miss Xie said brightly, "Such a fragrant scallion oil yellow croaker, once eaten, it’ll be gone forever!"
Yang Yuxi playfully winked, a faint smile tugging at her lips: "Since Miss Xie, you’re so hesitant, how about not eating it, that way we can all have a bit more!"
"Exactly, exactly, how could one yellow croaker be enough for so many of us? Since you’re unwilling to eat, generously let us have it! That way, we’ll have more to share!" Liu Suyu lifted the corners of her mouth, revealing a relaxed smile, her chest subtly quivering with gentle movement.
Xie Jianing: "..."
Oh my!
I treat you as good colleagues from Huaxia, yet you are secretly plotting against my share of the meal.
That’s really too much!
She then shot Liu Suyu and Yang Yuxi a teasing look, saying "there’s always someone scheming about my food," and quickly changed her stance, asserting, "Of course I have to eat! As long as it’s made by Qingqing’s dad, I’d never miss a bite."
"If I missed it, I’d regret it for ten thousand years, and wouldn’t sleep peacefully tonight."
"Moreover, if I don’t sleep well, neither will you, because I’ll call you all night, ensuring you don’t get a good rest either..."
Upon hearing this, Yang Yuxi remained unfazed, arrogantly lifted her chin, and said proudly, "I’m not afraid of repeated calls; as long as you give me your share of fish, I’ll sacrifice tonight to keep you company, chat all night..."
Xie Jianing: "..."
What a tough cookie~
Seeing their ongoing banter without starting, Huang Jun shook his head in disbelief, then turned and fetched the chopsticks, first handing them to Liu Suyu, saying with a smile, "Here, Manager Liu, you get the first bite! After all, you were the mastermind behind this sea adventure, so you deserve the credit... first dibs."
"Thank you!"
Liu Suyu gently took the chopsticks handed by Huang Jun, a faint blush creeping up her cheeks.
Under the expectant gazes of Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing, Liu Suyu reached into the plate of scallion oil yellow croaker, gracefully picked up a piece of snow-white fish, slowly brought it to her lips, and delicately let it slip into her mouth...
Wow~
It’s melting~
The fish just melted~
That was her first impression upon tasting.
The fish required no chewing; just a gentle touch of the tongue, and it would melt like snowflakes in her mouth, revealing its fresh, tender texture.
Soon, an indescribable savory taste spread throughout her mouth, characteristic of the unique freshness and smoothness of yellow croaker, pure yet rich, carrying a fresh sea breeze and the tempting scent of scallion oil.
The fish’s texture was incredibly delicate, devoid of any fishy smell, just pure freshness lingering in the mouth.
The smell of scallion oil had permeated every fiber of the fish, making it taste even more delicious and juicy.
The umami of the steamed fish soy sauce slowly unfolds on the tongue, complementing the delicate texture of the fish meat, leaving an endless aftertaste.
"Mmm!"
To prevent this wonderful aroma from escaping, she kept her lips tightly closed and said nothing.
That’s right.
She was afraid that if she opened her mouth, this wonderful aroma would drift away into the air and could no longer be enjoyed by herself alone.
Although she didn’t speak, everyone could still see from her flushed cheeks and hazy eyes the deliciousness of this scallion oil yellow croaker.
It must be incredibly delicious!
Finally.
Liu Suyu slowly opened her beautiful eyes, glimmering with excitement, unable to help but exclaim: "This scallion oil yellow croaker is really impressive, the meat is tender and juicy, it melts on the tongue with no hint of fishiness, just a mouthful of umami, I can honestly say, this is definitely the best scallion oil yellow croaker I’ve ever had."
She could guarantee this with her impressive assets of 36D.
When Xie Jianing and Yang Yuxi heard this, they couldn’t keep the cravings in their stomachs at bay anymore. They immediately took the chopsticks from Huang Jun’s hands and eagerly picked up a piece of fish to taste.
The texture of the scallion oil yellow croaker was exceptionally delicate, with the evenly distributed oils releasing between their lips and teeth. As they bit down, the fish instantly melted in their mouths, unleashing an unparalleled flavor.
The feeling, the taste...
Just as Liu Suyu described, it was intoxicating.
Just with this one bite.
The two of them were completely conquered by this scallion oil yellow croaker.
"Wow! So delicious! The fish just melts in your mouth; it’s incredibly tasty!" Yang Yuxi couldn’t help but reveal a look of surprise on her pretty face.
"Sob sob, I feel like crying! It’s so delicious!" Xie Jianing was so thrilled that her eyes turned red, and while savoring the fish, she exclaimed: "As expected, following Qingqing’s dad always means having good food!"
"I swear to the heavens, this National Day holiday is definitely the happiest I’ve ever had in the first half of my life! Please, give me a dozen more holidays like this!"
Xie Jianing was completely immersed in the happiness brought by this gourmet experience and even started looking forward to the next culinary journey: "Qingqing’s dad, where are we going to eat tomorrow?"
"Yes, Qingqing’s dad, where are we going tomorrow?" Yang Yuxi also looked hopeful.
During this National Day holiday, they decided to become little tails of Huang Jun.
Wherever Huang Jun went, they would follow...
And then...
Join in for a meal!
After all, following Huang Jun means having delicious food!
Huang Jun: "..."
Goodness!
You haven’t even finished this meal!
And you’re already thinking about the next one?
Aren’t you being too hasty?
"I haven’t thought about it yet, let’s talk about tomorrow’s plans tomorrow..." Huang Jun’s voice trailed off.
His gentle gaze landed on his two precious daughters.
The two little ones were tilting their heads up, lips pouting, looking at him with eyes full of anticipation.
Though they said nothing, their eyes seemed to ask: "Dad, did you forget about us?"
"Oh my, my darlings are getting anxious, daddy is coming to feed you now!"
He picked up the bowl and chopsticks, selected a tender piece of yellow croaker meat and placed it in the bowl.
He came in front of them, crouched down, and carefully removed each tiny fishbone, ensuring that each bite was safe, before picking up a piece of fish and handing it to Qingqing’s mouth: "Here, Qingqing, have a taste."
"The fish is tender and fresh, so yummy~" Qingqing’s eyes instantly lit up, a sweet smile blooming on her face.
Weiwei eagerly tugged at Huang Jun’s hand, urging in her cute voice: "Daddy, I want some too..."
"Alright!" Huang Jun looked at Weiwei dotingly, bringing the selected fish meat to her mouth: "Here you go, be a good girl, open your mouth."
Weiwei happily opened her little mouth and took a bite of the fish, savoring it.
"How is it, is it good?" Huang Jun asked gently.
"It’s delicious!"
The two little ones responded almost instinctively at the same time, smiling at him with dimples and curving eyes.
"Then eat by yourselves!"
Huang Jun said as he handed the small bowls to them.
"Daddy, what about you?"
Qingqing scooped up a spoonful of fish, preparing to feed Huang Jun.
Huang Jun held Qingqing’s little hand, gently turned the spoon back towards her mouth, and declined: "Daddy still has some, you eat. Once you’re done, I’ll make you more seafood later."
"Okay, okay!"
The two little ones nodded forcefully.
Just as Huang Jun was watching them enjoy the food with laughter in his eyes, the once bright sunset disappeared, and everything before him suddenly became a bit dark.
