Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

The afternoon sun gently penetrates the gaps between the tall sycamore leaves, like golden fragments, spreading a flowing picture of light and shadow on the kindergarten playground.

Huang Jun walked briskly among the interweaving lights and shadows, heading towards the office building, then going up the stairs one by one until he reached the door of the director's office.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

Huang Jun reached out and knocked on the door. Then, Liang Yinqiu's gentle voice came through the crack in the door: "Come in."

He pushed open the door and entered.

Liang Yinqiu was seen sitting at his desk with a pen in his hand, seemingly immersed in some important work.

"Hey, Chef Huang, you're here!"

When Liang Yinqiu saw Huang Jun, her eyes lit up and an expression of surprise appeared on her face, and she roughly guessed what was going on in her heart.

She quickly smiled and said, "Please sit down, please sit down."

As she spoke, she stood up gracefully, walked briskly to the tea table, and began to make tea.

After a while, a cup of hot Longjing tea was ready.

She held the teacup in both hands, walked up to Huang Jun, and said kindly, "Chef Huang, you've worked hard. Have a cup of tea first to relieve your fatigue!"

"Okay, thank you!"

Huang Jun took the teacup with a smile and took a sip. The fragrance of tea slowly diffused in his mouth like a stream, with a hint of sweetness, which made him feel relaxed and happy.

Liang Yinqiu sat down on the sofa next to her in her usual elegant manner, her eyes fixed on Huang Jun softly. Although she felt a little uneasy, she still asked expectantly, "Chef Huang, you came here specially to see me. Have you made up your mind?"

"Well, Director Liang, I have indeed thought about it!"

Huang Jun nodded and said, "I came here this time just to tell you in person that I agree with the suggestion you made yesterday."

"That's great!"

Although Liang Yinqiu had great confidence in this matter, she still felt uneasy because of a subtle worry before Huang Jun confirmed it himself.

it's good now!

Huang Jun had already agreed, and all the worries in her heart disappeared, replaced by an indescribable sense of ease and relief.

So...

She wanted to strike while the iron was hot, so she couldn't wait to suggest, "Chef Huang, since you're here in person, how about we re-sign the contract now?"

Uh…

Is this impatience because you are afraid that he will go back on his word?
Huang Jun was a little amused, but he also knew in his heart that since he was already here, he should just go with the flow.

Sign it!

You have to sign it sooner or later anyway.

The sooner it is implemented, the sooner one can get things done!
He smiled and responded: "Okay, then sign it, I have no objection."

"Okay, Chef Huang, please wait a moment. I'll go get the contract."

Liang Yinqiu stood up happily, walked to the desk, opened the drawer, and took out two contracts that had been prepared long ago.

She returned to the sofa and handed the contract to Huang Jun, "Chef Huang, this is the contract I drafted last night. Take a look. If you have any questions or need to make changes, please feel free to ask..."

"it is good!"

Huang Jun took the contract and started from the first page, reviewing it word by word, not missing any clause or detail.

This is not a lack of trust in Liang Yinqiu, but a respect for his own career and a serious attitude towards cooperation.

After reviewing it, Huang Jun nodded with satisfaction: "Director Liang, your contract is very comprehensive. I have no objection at all."

The words fell.

He picked up the pen on the table and solemnly signed his name on the two contracts.

Liang Yinqiu was not vague and immediately signed her name in the column for Dolami Kindergarten.

After signing, her eyes sparkled with infinite vision and confidence for the future, and she held out her right palm: "Chef Huang, from this moment on, we are not only colleagues, but also partners who work together for progress."

Huang Jun extended his hand and shook it. His response was also full of expectation: "Principal Liang, please take care of me in the future. Let's work hard together to make Doremi Kindergarten better and better!"

Liang Yinqiu nodded and smiled even more happily: "That's for sure, Chef Huang. From now on, we are grasshoppers on a rope, and we will shoulder everything together. The road ahead is still long, let's go together!"

"it is good!"

Huang Jun smiled slightly and nodded, then he said goodbye softly: "Director Liang, if there is nothing else, I will go back to prepare."

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Liang Yinqiu's voice sounded gently: "Chef Huang, please wait a moment."

Huang Jun stopped walking when he heard this, turned around and looked at Liang Yinqiu, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "Director Liang, do you have any other arrangements?"

Liang Yinqiu raised a mysterious smile and said softly, "Come with me. I have a good place to show you."

Although Huang Jun was confused, he still followed Liang Yinqiu's steps. The two walked out of the director's office one after the other and came to a spacious and bright office.

Sunlight shines through the clean windows, illuminating the carefully arranged furniture and decorations, which are both practical and elegant.

Liang Yinqiu leaned sideways, slid his fingers lightly across the door frame, and said, "Look, Chef Huang, this is an office specially prepared for you. From now on, this will be your territory, Chef Huang."

Huang Jun didn't expect that Liang Yinqiu was so considerate that he even arranged such an independent office for him.

This is an unexpected surprise!
However, as a kitchen chef, he spends almost all his time with stoves and woks. This office seems to be of little use to him and seems a bit redundant...

But no matter how you look at it, it is Liang Yinqiu's good intention, and it is also a recognition and respect for his work. I don't want to let him down...

He smiled and responded: "Director Liang, this office is really great. I appreciate your consideration and arrangement."

"Chef Huang, you're welcome."

Liang Yinqiu saw Huang Jun's hesitation, and she gently explained: "Although you will be busy in the kitchen most of the time, this office can be a quiet space for you to plan menus, research new recipes, and also a place for you to rest and think when you need to."

"I hope this can provide you with a more comfortable working environment." Liang Yinqiu looked around the office. "Take a look and see if there is anything else you need. I'll have someone get it for you."

Although this office has just been cleaned up, it is already quite well prepared with desks, sofas, chairs, computers, and other office supplies and green plants.

Huang Jun smiled and replied, "Director Liang, this place is already very good, there is no need to buy anything else."

Liang Yinqiu nodded: "Okay, if you need anything in the future, just let me know, or tell Manager Liu and ask her to do the purchasing..."

Huang Jun nodded in agreement: "Okay!"

"Chef Huang, this is the key to the office, please keep it!" Liang Yinqiu handed the key to Huang Jun.

"Thank you!"

Huang Jun thanked him, took it with a smile, and put it away. After exchanging a few polite words with Liang Yinqiu, he left the office and headed towards the kitchen.

Passing by the playground, he couldn't help but smile when he heard the sounds of children sharing their delicious lunch and looking forward to snack rewards from the teaching building.

After all, this is the purest and most beautiful compliment!

"The kids are looking forward to this snack reward so much, we have to prepare it well! I wonder if Assistant Dong has found that old-fashioned popcorn machine. If not, we'll just have to fry it in a pan later."

He thought as he walked, hoping not to disappoint the children's expectations.

When we got to the kitchen...

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind, interrupting his thoughts: "Chef Huang..."

Huang Jun turned around immediately upon hearing the voice, and saw Dong Yuantao holding a large box, walking towards him quickly with a happy smile on his face.

"Chef Huang, I found what you wanted..."

“So fast…”

Huang Jun couldn't help but be a little surprised. He didn't expect Dong Yuantao to be so efficient.

During lunch, he casually mentioned that he wanted to make some popcorn candies for the children as a snack reward, but he lacked the traditional popcorn machine. Dong Yuantao volunteered to help find one.

Huang Jun didn't have high hopes at first, after all, it was an old and uncommon machine.

however.

In less than half an hour, Dong Yuantao appeared with the results.

As expected of Liu Shiwei's right-hand man, his ability to get things done is simply amazing!
"Chef Huang, I will naturally put my utmost effort into preparing your business. Take a look and see if it suits your needs."

Dong Yuantao said with a chuckle as he handed the box to Huang Jun.

"No need to look, I'm at ease with you doing the job!"

Huang Jun took it with a smile and thanked him, "Assistant Dong, you've worked hard this time. I'll leave some for you and Mr. Liu when it's done. I'll leave it at Mr. Li's guardhouse when the time comes. You can pick it up when you're free."

yeah~
Dong Yuantao was overjoyed, but he maintained a calm smile on the surface and responded modestly: "Huang Jun, you are too polite. You even thought of me and Mr. Liu. In this case, I will respectfully obey your command and look forward to the delicious food. Thank you very much!"

Huang Jun smiled and responded, "It's my duty, Assistant Dong. Your help is very important to me. This small reward is just a token of my appreciation."

"Okay, thank you! Chef Huang, I still have some matters to take care of at my company, so I'll go first. If you need anything else, you can call me at any time." Dong Yuantao said as he waved goodbye.

After watching Dong Yuantao's figure gradually disappear around the corner, Huang Jun slowly walked into the kitchen. Unexpectedly, he met Liu Suyu who was about to return to the office.

He greeted politely, "Manager Liu, are you leaving now?"

"Ah."

Liu Suyu nodded slightly, and then asked with concern: "Chef Huang, I didn't see you just now, where did you go?"

"Oh, I just went to see Director Liang to sign and confirm the new contract." Huang Jun said frankly.

Hearing this, Liu Suyu's cold face instantly showed a hint of surprise: "So, you have accepted Director Liang's proposal?"

Huang Jun smiled and nodded to confirm: "Yes, I agreed, and the new contract has been signed."

"That's great!"

Liu Suyu was sincerely happy for him, and then her eyes were attracted by the big box in Huang Jun's arms. She couldn't help but ask curiously: "Chef Huang, what treasure is in this box?"

Huang Jun pretended to be mysterious, blinked and laughed: "Haha, guess?"

Liu Suyu: "..."

I didn’t see it…

Chef Huang, you still have such a childish side...

She shook her head and said, "I can't guess, just tell me directly!"

Huang Jun looked up at Liu Suyu and teased her deliberately: "I won't tell you, you will know later."

hum~
If you don’t say it, don’t say it!
Who cares...

Liu Suyu crossed her arms across her chest, raised her pretty face, and acted as if she didn't care.

But the next second...

When Huang Jun showed no mercy to her and walked straight in, she felt very uncomfortable and her curiosity grew stronger, so she couldn't help but follow him.

She wanted to see what treasures Huang Jun had in his carton. He was so secretive that he didn't even tell her, the purchasing manager of the Dorami Kindergarten...

Huang Jun walked to the cafeteria table and stopped immediately.

Liu Suyu, who was following behind him, was caught off guard and bumped into his back before he could stop.

Feeling the warmth on her back, Liu Suyu's pretty face turned red instantly. She felt a little embarrassed and a little shy.

Huang Jun felt the softness on his back and was stunned for a moment. Both of them were a little at a loss in this sudden intimate contact.

At this moment, the air in the cafeteria seemed to freeze, with only the sound of the two people's heartbeats echoing quietly.

But soon, Huang Jun came to his senses, moved aside, and smiled sideways to break the awkwardness: "Manager Liu, it seems that you are very interested in the treasure in my box."

Liu Suyu lifted her hair by her ears, showing an awkward but polite smile and said, "Humph, I'm just curious. Don't keep me in suspense, open it and let me see..."

"Okay, then I'll open your eyes..."

Huang Jun opened the box, took out the old-fashioned popcorn machine, and gently placed it on the dining table.

Liu Suyu looked at the black thing in front of him that looked like a cannon, with a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes: "That's it..."

Huang Jun explained as he assembled the machine skillfully: "Yes, that's it! Assistant Dong took a lot of effort to get this for me. It's rare to find this kind of thing nowadays."

This popcorn machine looks like a cannon, which is very cool. When it is turned on, it makes a loud "bang" sound, which is so loud that it sounds like a real cannon is being set off.

With this thing, whether it is rice or corn, it can be turned into crispy rice popcorn or popcorn.

In the Northeast, some people use it to make three-cup chicken.

However, you have to be careful when using it to make three cups chicken, and don’t use it to listen to the sound, otherwise the chicken will easily fall apart…

Don't ask him how he knows this, just ask that someone on the Internet has tried it.

The results of it?
Not only did the chicken disappear, but even the front door of the house collapsed...

That scene was so spectacular...

Ah!
To be exact, it's horrible...

"Indeed, this old-fashioned popcorn machine is rare and hard to find..."

Liu Suyu still remembers that it was fun to make popcorn with this thing when he was a child.

You have to put the corn kernels into that big black can first, then slowly roast them over charcoal fire, and turn the can while roasting to ensure that the corn kernels inside are heated evenly so that they can pop.

As the fire burned more and more vigorously, the air pressure in the jar became higher and higher. When it was extremely hot inside, the moisture in the corn kernels suddenly turned into steam, which made the corn kernels swell up, and then they burst with a "pop".

The most exciting moment is opening the can. You have to use special tools and open it carefully, otherwise it will be dangerous.

At this time, the children around opened their eyes wide, covered their ears, and waited to see that scene.

There was a loud "bang!" and white smoke rose up with the sweet smell of popcorn. The children's eyes lit up.

The popcorn master quickly poured out the popcorn, and the children surrounded the stall, pestering their parents to buy some.

Parents will most likely take out money with a smile and let their children taste this rare delicacy.

Popcorn at that time was affordable and everyone could afford it.

In addition to corn, there is also rice, and the methods are the same.

Sometimes, the popcorn master would come to the village, and everyone would line up with their own rice and corn to be popped.

At that time, popcorn was not only a snack, but also a kind of fun and a gathering among neighbors.

The children gathered together, waiting for the popcorn to come out of the oven. The anticipation and excitement made me nostalgic when I think about it now.

However, this old-fashioned popcorn machine is rarely seen nowadays, and most of them have been replaced by new machines.

You may still see it occasionally in rural areas, but in cities, it has become part of the past and can only be savored in memory.

Liu Suyu recovered and asked with a smile, "Oh, by the way, Chef Huang, why did you suddenly think of making popcorn for the kids? If I remember correctly, popcorn wasn't for lunch today, right?"

Huang Jun explained while tidying up the popcorn machine: "In the morning, Teacher Yang called me and said that the children had to get vaccinations today, and hoped that I could prepare some snacks to reward those brave children. I agreed, and then I thought about it and thought it would be nice to make some rice candies for the children. I originally wanted to use a pot to fry the rice, but Assistant Dong said he could find a popcorn machine, so I asked him to help. Of course, this machine is also very good at making popcorn."

As he spoke, Huang Jun had already finished assembling the popcorn machine. He was quite satisfied with his achievement, and couldn't help feeling a little emotional, as this kind of old item was indeed rare in the city.

"Rice Krispie Treats?"

Although Liu Suyu usually doesn't like rice candy, she suddenly became interested when she thought that the rice candy she was about to get was made by Huang Jun. She didn't even want to go back to the office and waited there to try it. (End of this chapter)