Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 99 - 96: So Delicious It Made Me Cry!

A corner of the cafeteria.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin each got themselves a big bowl of pigmented rice with pork, carefully added some more crispy rice to their bowls, and after scooping some seaweed egg drop soup, they went to their usual spot to sit down together.

Looking at the slightly yellow pigmented rice with pork before them.

The meticulously cooked pork, showcasing a golden crispy and tender exterior, paired with taro wrapped in a layer of golden yellow color, exuded an enticing aroma, greatly enhancing their appetite.

They couldn’t wait any longer and eagerly picked up a bowl and spoon to start eating.

The pork, after being stir-fried, was firm and chewy yet tender enough not to trouble the teeth, while the taro added a soft and sticky texture. The rice absorbed the pork’s grease and aroma, becoming plump and full of layers.

In the mouth, delicious beyond compare!

A few bites of pigmented rice with pork, then a sip of seaweed egg drop soup.

Even the eyebrows seemed to dance from the freshness!

At the same time, the slight greasiness in their mouths was instantly swept away.

A feeling of unparalleled refreshment arose in their hearts.

Slowly sipping the warm liquid...

The pores all over their bodies felt incredibly comfortable.

Aunt Li was completely mesmerized, her eyes unintentionally squeezed shut: "Ah... this pigmented rice with pork is really fragrant. It’s not only fragrant to smell but even more fragrant to eat, especially with this seaweed egg drop soup, the taste is truly wonderful..."

"Indeed, this pigmented rice with pork is truly fragrant, even the crispy rice is flavorful and tasty, just like the pigmented rice cooked on traditional stoves in childhood! I must say, Chef Huang’s skills are truly remarkable! Even using an ordinary stove, he manages to evoke the taste of traditional stove-cooked rice..."

Aunt Lin, with an expression of enjoyment, nodded in agreement when she heard Aunt Li’s praises.

At this moment, she seemed to be transported back to her childhood. During festivals, when pigmented rice with pork was made, they would gather around the stove, watching the meat cooking with anticipation.

Mom would take a piece of rendered fat from the pot and hand it to her mouth.

The tender and crispy texture combined with the unique rich aroma of pork fat spread in her mouth, giving her immense satisfaction.

When she finally received a bowl of pigmented rice with pork, the bowl seemed more like taro rice, as it consisted mostly of rice and taro.

As for the pork!

There was a pitifully small amount, only a few pieces.

Yet, even so, she still felt immensely satisfied, believing it to be the most delicious food.

After finishing, she would think about the little bit of crispy rice left at the bottom of the pot, standing eagerly by the stove watching mom use a spatula to scoop out that little bit of crispy rice, gently rolling it up and handing it to her.

Life may have been tough, but the memories were sweet.

Therefore, this meal of pigmented rice with pork was even more marvelous...

"Right, right, indeed it has the taste of traditional stove-cooked pigmented rice with pork. Later, when Chef Huang returns, I need to ask him how to make such flavorful pigmented rice with pork using a regular stove..."

Aunt Li said, glancing at the piece of crispy rice emanating an enticing aroma in the bowl, initially planning to savor it last, but upon seeing Aunt Lin continuously praise its taste, she couldn’t resist picking up her chopsticks.

She picked it up and placed it in her mouth.

With one bite...

A "crunch" sound!

The hard crispness was just right, crispy yet crunchy, with a rich aroma of rice.

Chewing, the fresh and fragrant pork aroma danced between her lips and teeth, lingering endlessly.

One must say!

This golden crispy rice is the soul of pigmented rice with pork!

Delicious!

Topped off with a sip of seaweed egg drop soup.

The smooth soup combined with the crispy rice achieved a new delightful dish, extraordinarily savory and well-balanced.

Aunt Li savored it in her mouth, content in her heart.

Suddenly, she looked up...

To see Qian Guoxiang sitting in a daze at his seat not far away, holding a spoon mid-air, hesitating to scoop the pigmented rice with pork.

On his face glowing red... appeared a streak of tear.

Uh...

What happened?

Is he crying?

Aunt Li couldn’t help but be stunned, gesturing at Aunt Lin with her chin to signal her to look toward Qian Guoxiang...

Aunt Lin followed her gaze with a puzzled expression...

Didn’t know before seeing.

Once seen, it startled her too.

Puzzled, she asked, "What’s happened to him?"

"I don’t know either..."

Aunt Li replied dumbfoundedly, then suddenly recalled a phrase from the internet, her eyes lit up, she softly said, "I know, I know, he must be overwhelmed by deliciousness!"

She originally thought "overwhelmed by deliciousness" was just an exaggerated internet slang, but unexpectedly got the rare chance to see it with her own eyes today.

It seems...

Internet slang is not exaggerated; it’s derived from real life!

For a moment, she felt affirmed by the sincerity of the internet!

Aunt Lin was initially taken aback, feeling that Aunt Li’s words were somewhat exaggerated.

But as she recalled her own feelings when eating the pork rice earlier, a surge of bittersweet emotion welled up inside her and she felt the urge to cry; she started to believe Aunt Li.

Yet, she was still a bit worried.

So she asked with concern, "Hey, are you okay?"

At her words, Qian Guoxiang came to his senses, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and forced a polite yet awkward smile saying, "I... I’m okay... just remembered some past events, so I got a little emotional."

"Oh, I see! As long as you’re okay!"

Aunt Lin was relieved and said with a smile, "Then hurry up and eat; the pork rice won’t taste as good once it’s cold."

"Okay, thank you!"

Qian Guoxiang nodded and continued eating.

The more he ate, the more he wished he could keep enjoying this kind of pork rice in the future...

Once the thought emerged, it became impossible to suppress.

Though he could make pork rice himself and it was delicious, for some reason, his pork rice never had the taste of home.

Perhaps this is the difference between a good chef and an excellent chef!

An excellent chef can imbue their dishes with soul, making the eater feel the deliciousness and happiness from the tongue to the heart.

Whereas a good chef can only make the dishes tasty!

At that moment, Qian Guoxiang admitted his inferiority, truly admiring Huang Jun’s skills!

Therefore.

He immediately made a decision in his heart!

He decided to stay.

Besides wanting to satisfy his culinary cravings, he also wanted to learn from Huang Jun.

Actions... are better than thoughts!

He sped up his dining pace, and soon, the meal was all finished.

After tidying up his bowl and chopsticks, he stood up and expressed his gratitude to Aunt Li and Aunt Lin, saying, "Thank you for your hospitality. I have some matters to discuss with Director Liang, so I’ll be going. You guys enjoy the meal."

Having said that, he turned around and quickly walked toward the kitchen door.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin initially wanted to remind him, saying "Director Liang will be coming to the kitchen to dine later, no need to go specially to find her," but seeing him already far away, they swallowed their words back down.

Let him go.

Then the two continued to focus on their meal.

...

Liang Yinqiu had just finished her work and, checking the time, suddenly noticed lunch hour had passed by about ten minutes.

She quickly tidied up, intending to go to the kitchen.

As she exited the office...

She saw Liu Suyu also just stepping out of the office, and greeted her with a smile, "Su Yu, did you just finish your work?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Liu Suyu nodded, "Yes! Director Liang, you just finished too?"

"Yes!"

Liang Yinqiu nodded understandingly, then invited, "I’m about to head to the kitchen for lunch, care to join me?"

"Sure!"

Liu Suyu agreed readily, smiling as she joined her.

Just as the two were chatting and laughing while heading to the stairs, they heard rapid footsteps approaching from afar; they automatically thought it was some teacher returning after lunch.

When the person got closer and they saw their face...

Liu Suyu’s beautiful eyes revealed a touch of surprise.

Indeed.

She recognized Qian Guoxiang.

She just hadn’t expected Qian Guoxiang to come running to her kindergarten.

But what business could he have here?

Liang Yinqiu’s eyes also showed a hint of surprise.

She didn’t expect Qian Guoxiang, who had been away for a long while, to return suddenly.

Seeing his anxious expression, she instinctively thought he might have forgotten something in her office and was in a hurry to retrieve it.

But...

When she tidied up earlier, she hadn’t seen any leftover items!

Her curiosity piqued, she asked, "Mr. Qian, why are you back? Did you forget something?"

Qian Guoxiang waved the folding fan in his hand, "No, no!"

"Then what is it?" Liang Yinqiu felt even more puzzled.

Qian Guoxiang directly stated his purpose, "Director Liang, I’ve thought it over, and I’d really like to work at your kindergarten, so I hope you can reconsider me..."

At these words.

Both Liang Yinqiu and Liu Suyu were shocked!