From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

For parents, if their child is bullied in kindergarten, they can certainly stand up for their child and seek justice.

But now Feng Nuanyou is not bullying other children in kindergarten.

It's not really a mistake for those children to go home and ask their families to speak Mandarin.

Moreover, some little boys are spoiled by their families due to the preference for boys over girls, and they are like little tyrants at home.

Even when the child says that the whole family should speak Mandarin, the grandparents will actively support and agree.

This makes it difficult for parents to directly criticize Feng Zhengming.

Therefore, when faced with Feng Zhengming, a renowned chef, the parents really couldn't find any reason to criticize him.

Seeing that the parents didn't speak, Feng Zhengming changed the subject.

"I brought my daughter here today, and there's actually another thing I'd like to ask for your opinions on."

These words drew the attention of all the parents to him.

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "That's right. My daughter came home and told me that she felt some of the dishes at the kindergarten weren't to her liking, and she hoped I could bring her meals over."

But I felt that only sending lunch to my daughter seemed a bit unfair, so I wondered if I could take over the kindergarten lunch service?

These words surprised all the parents, as well as the principal who was picking up the children at the kindergarten gate with the teachers.

My daughter’s kindergarten teacher spoke up almost immediately.

"Is Chef Feng okay? Chef Feng, are you going to take over our kindergarten's lunch?"

After saying this, the teacher felt that she shouldn't have spoken, so she quickly shut her mouth and looked at the principal.

Soon some parents came to their senses, and one mother stepped forward.

"Oh my, Chef Feng, you're going to be our kindergarten's chef, so we're definitely at ease."

One mother agreed, and the other parents followed suit.

"That's right, we are all very reassured that you, Scholar Feng, are cooking."

"Really? Chef Feng is going to make lunch for the kindergarten?"

"If Chef Feng were to take over the kindergarten lunch program, our children would be truly blessed."

The parents started talking at once, discussing the matter animatedly, and it was clear that they all agreed to let Feng Zhengming take over the kindergarten lunch service.

Feng Zhengming smiled at the principal: "Principal, please don't be nervous. Rest assured, I will register a legitimate company and will strictly adhere to the hygiene requirements for meal delivery."

I will also invite professional pediatric nutrition experts to customize suitable dishes for the children based on their nutritional plans, ensuring that the food is as delicious as possible while guaranteeing nutrition.

I will also arrange for someone to purchase, clean, and cook the food to ensure that the kindergarten children's lunches are fresh every day.

After hearing Feng Zhengming's words, the parents were eager for him to take over.

After thinking for a moment, the principal said, "I need to report this matter to Chef Feng. It may require Chef Feng to prepare everything in order to secure lunch for our kindergarten."

Also, I wonder if Chef Feng will continue to provide lunch for our kindergarten?

Feng Zhengming naturally understood the principal's meaning; he was worried that if his daughter stopped attending the kindergarten, they would no longer provide lunch services.

"Please rest assured, Principal, I will prepare all the necessary procedures and submit the application to you. Moreover, even if my daughter goes to primary school, we will continue to provide lunch services unless the kindergarten decides not to renew our contract."

While the principal hesitated, the parents started arguing, urging her to agree quickly.

Feng Zhengming smiled and told the parents not to worry.

"Please be patient, everyone. I also need some time to prepare and let the principal consider it carefully. Today, I'm just making a suggestion. I will formally apply to the principal later. Please wait patiently."

After listening to Feng Zhengming's words, the parents were truly filled with anticipation.

"Oh my, with Scholar Feng in charge of lunch here, my child will definitely eat well."

“Really? My daughter has never been a good eater. I hope Chef Feng’s cooking skills will make her like eating and eat more.”

"We all trust Chef Feng's skills and his promise to make sure the lunch is good."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust. I promise to strictly adhere to the standards. I also welcome all parents to supervise me. Once the kindergarten's lunch kitchen is ready, I will invite you to visit."

After hearing Feng Zhengming's arrangements, the parents were all relieved.

The parents had previously forgotten about the practice of having their children speak Mandarin at home.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Feng Zhengming called his wife on his way to the Old House Restaurant.

Luo Qing heard that her husband wanted to set up a children's meal kitchen to deliver lunches to their daughter's kindergarten.

She sounded somewhat amused and exasperated on the phone.

"You send your daughter to kindergarten just to do this?"

Feng Zhengming: "Yes, Youyou has told me this many times in secret. She thinks the food at kindergarten is not good. How can my daughter eat a bad lunch?"

Luo Qing sighed helplessly, "You just spoil your daughter."

Feng Zhengming: "It's not that I'm spoiling my daughter. I'm thinking that in Shanghai, many parents may not have much time to take care of their children. It's not just some kindergartens, but also some primary and secondary school students who may need to eat lunch at school."

However, many schools do not have the capacity to provide lunch for their students. Most of them contract out their cafeterias to others or have meals delivered by off-campus catering companies.

This is a decent market, and our children all need to eat.

Rather than letting unsuspecting catering businesses do it, I'd rather do it myself so that my children can eat better.

After hearing what her husband said, Luo Qing also felt that her husband's arrangement was indeed very good.

If my child continues to attend school in Shanghai, they will indeed likely need to eat lunch at school.

This is to ensure that children eat well and eat healthier.

Instead of letting other catering companies do it, Feng Zhengming should set up his own separate kitchen to supply meals to the school.

With this in mind, Luo Qing agreed with her husband's decision.

"If you're going to do it, you have to do it well. Not only do you have to make the food good, but you also need to arrange the transportation properly. You can't let any problems occur during transportation, and you also have to prevent some jealous people from deliberately causing trouble."

Feng Zhengming: "Don't worry, I'll take all of that into consideration. By the way, I hope you'll take charge of the children's kitchen project."

Luo Qing asked in surprise, "I'll do it?"

Feng Zhengming: "Yes, the children's lunch kitchen. You are a mother of three, so it would be more convincing for you to run it."

Luo Qing paused for a moment, then quickly understood why her husband had made this arrangement.

In reality, Feng Zhengming hoped that his wife could have something to do.

After all, it seems somewhat unfair to his wife to always stay at home and take care of the children.

Luo Qing understood her husband's intentions and agreed over the phone. "Okay, I'll do it. I'll do it well and show you what your wife can do."

Feng Zhengming laughed: "Hahaha, okay, I know my wife is definitely capable of doing this project well."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Qing told her second aunt about it.

Feng Suying couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "He said he wasn't biased, but if Youyou hadn't told him, he definitely wouldn't have thought of doing this. In the end, he still favors his eldest daughter."

Luo Qing smiled helplessly: "He just favors Youyou. It's probably because he's been taking care of Youyou since she was little, especially since he often takes her to work in the kitchen."

Feng Suying: "I'll talk to him again when I have time. He can't always be so biased towards Youyou. He also needs to pay attention to the other two little ones in the family."

Luo Qing: "Yes, yes, Aunt, you should talk to him. When the two little ones are a bit older, let him take them to the kitchen too."

Feng Suying: "This is one way. If you spend more time with the child, he will naturally be less biased."

Then my second aunt brought up the matter of the children's lunch kitchen.

"Zhengming's idea is indeed very good. Children definitely need to eat well and have nutritious food. When I picked up Youyou before, I also heard some parents talking privately. Some parents felt that it was not good for the kindergarten to provide lunch."

Some parents also say that their children don't like the lunches provided by the kindergarten, resulting in them eating very little at noon.

It seems like kindergartens and schools order meals separately, and it's hard to say what those catering companies are like.

"Why not have Zhengming set up his own, more professional children's lunch kitchen to cook for the kids? That would definitely be very popular."

Luo Qing: "Auntie, Zhengming wants me to be in charge of the children's lunch kitchen. Do you think I'm capable of doing this?"

Second Aunt laughed: "Why not? You're Feng Zhuangyuan's wife, you can definitely do it. Besides, the lunches you're in charge of are for your own children. As a mother, would you hurt your own child?"

After her aunt said that, Luo Qing immediately realized that it was indeed true.

"Auntie, I will definitely do a good job on this project."

Seeing Luo Qing's spirited demeanor made her second aunt very happy.

“That’s right. You can’t stay at home taking care of the children all the time. You also need to have your own career. Don’t worry, I will definitely take good care of the two little ones for you.”

Luo Qing: "Auntie, it must be tough for you to take care of two children all by yourself. I'll have my mom come over and help you."

Feng Suying: "Okay, I'll follow your arrangements. I'll definitely take good care of the logistics."

Feng Zhengming was more efficient when it came to his daughter's affairs than his own.

Soon, rumors began to circulate in Shanghai.

Feng Zhuangyuan plans to open a dedicated children's lunch kitchen to provide lunches for some kindergartens and schools.

This news caused an even bigger sensation than his previous announcement of opening a restaurant in the new food district.

Suddenly, a large number of parents across the city went to their children's kindergartens and schools to inquire whether the kindergartens and schools were going to cooperate with the children's lunch kitchen opened by Feng Zhengming.

This has caused quite a headache for many kindergartens and schools, because they haven't received any news at all.

The kindergarten and school could only try to reassure the parents while also trying to find out what was going on.

The city government quickly received the news and then sent people to inquire with Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming gave a clear answer: "That's right, I am indeed preparing a children's lunch kitchen. The company is already going through the registration process, and my wife will be in charge. I and all the chefs under me will personally cook the dishes."

Furthermore, I will specifically hire nutrition experts to provide us with a daily ingredient list based on the nutrients needed for children's growth and development, and we will cook according to the ingredient list.

Our kitchen will also be subject to supervision from all sectors of society to ensure the hygiene and health of our products.

Upon receiving Feng Zhengming's reply, the city government quickly offered its support.

In the following period, Feng Zhengming prepared for his new restaurant, while his wife Luo Qing prepared for a children's lunch kitchen.

The simultaneous efforts on both sides kept Feng Zhengming and Luo Qing very busy.

Luo Qing's mother also came from Jinan and started helping to take care of the child with her second aunt.

Feng Nuanyou was probably the most dissatisfied with all of this.

She used to be able to see her mother when she went home, but now she can't even see her mother.

Every day when I come home from kindergarten, I only see my great-aunt and maternal grandmother.

The little girl was somewhat dissatisfied.

Fortunately, she was quite well-behaved and didn't cause any trouble because of this.

Feng Zhengming and Luo Qing also knew that their daughter would have some emotional outbursts.

So they all try to go home early whenever they have a spare moment.

This way, I can spend some time with Feng Nuanyou and take care of my daughter's little moods.

Around the time Feng Zhengming's Jiawei Restaurant was ready, Luo Qing's children's lunch kitchen had also completed all the necessary procedures.

Feng Zhengming simply brought his mother-in-law, second aunt, wife, and three children along to the opening ceremony of his Jiawei Restaurant in the new food street.

On the opening day, Feng Zhengming appeared with his family, which made everyone even more excited about the Jiawei Restaurant.

Because Feng Zhengming and his family were present, it fits the name "Home Flavor" very well.

This will unconsciously make many people feel that this restaurant has a strong family atmosphere and a homey feel.

With a smile on his face, Feng Zhengming had his wife, daughter, mother-in-law, and second aunt cut the ribbon with him this time.

It can be said that Feng Zhengming has truly brought the meaning of the word "home flavor" to its fullest extent.

Reporters who came to film the opening ceremony silently admired Feng Zhuangyuan, thinking to themselves, "He's truly a marketing genius."

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Jiawei Restaurant was packed to capacity that day.

The restaurant has a strong family atmosphere, making many people feel very comfortable sitting inside.

Then, one dish after another was presented, all of them being various home-style dishes.

There are Shanghai-style braised dishes with rich, dark sauces, as well as various stir-fries from Shandong cuisine.

There are also some common home-style dishes, such as the classic stir-fried shredded pork with green peppers.

There are also some dishes that are similar to home-style dishes, but are actually difficult to make at home, such as Kung Pao Chicken.

In short, the guests sitting in the restaurant really felt like they were eating at home.

Of course, with chefs Zhu Xu and Zhang Lei, who have followed Feng Zhengming for many years, cooking each dish, the taste is indeed much better than that of most home-cooked meals.

The key feature is the open kitchen in the new restaurant, which makes many people feel more at ease.

Meanwhile, the various regional dishes are also very popular with people from all over the country who work in Shanghai. (End of Chapter)