Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Liang Yinqiu stood quietly by the side, staring at Mayor Yang drinking his porridge, but her heart was beating up and down like a restless little rabbit in her chest.

That's right!

Her heart is full of contradictions!
On the one hand, she has unshakable confidence in Huang Jun's craftsmanship; on the other hand, the worry of "not being afraid of ten thousand, but being afraid of one" always lingers in her heart and is difficult to completely dispel.

After all, everyone's taste is unique, and she was afraid that this scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge would not meet Mayor Yang's expectations or help his upset stomach.

The city leaders around also seemed quite nervous.

For a while…

There was a subtle sense of anticipation in the air.

When Liang Yinqiu saw Mayor Yang finish the scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge in his bowl in just a few bites with a satisfied expression on his face, the tension in his heart couldn't help but ease a lot.

Drinking it so quickly and with that expression on his face was undoubtedly a positive sign.

This shows that the taste of the porridge not only satisfies Mayor Yang's taste buds, but also wins his favor.

She could even feel that this was not just an ordinary bowl of stomach-nourishing porridge, it had left a deep impression in Mayor Yang's heart.

This made her even more proud of Huang Jun's craftsmanship!
The corners of her mouth could not help but curl up into a gentle smile, and she asked with concern: "Mayor Yang, how do you feel? Does your stomach feel better?"

The other people present witnessed this scene. Although they already had some guesses in their minds, they still looked at Mayor Yang with anticipation.

Waiting for his feedback!
Mayor Yang put down the spoon in his hand with a satisfied look on his face, and praised sincerely: "This scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge is absolutely amazing, it warms the stomach and tastes delicious. After drinking it, I feel warm in my stomach and feel much more comfortable. Chef Huang's cooking skills are really well-deserved and deserved! Director Liang, you are so thoughtful, thank you very much!"

After hearing these words, the big stone in Liang Yinqiu's heart finally fell to the ground with a clang.

A relieved smile appeared on her face. "Mayor Yang, I'm glad you're satisfied. In fact, Chef Huang deserves the greatest credit for all these achievements. He not only put a lot of effort into this porridge, but also took your physical condition into consideration and carefully selected ingredients that are good for your stomach. He is really meticulous and thoughtful."

As she spoke, she glanced sideways at Huang Jun beside her, her eyes almost overflowing with gratitude and admiration.

Huang Jun lowered his head modestly, with a faint smile on his face, and responded softly: "Director Liang, thank you for the compliment. This is just my duty as a chef. It is a great honor and affirmation for me to make Mayor Yang eat comfortably."

This scene fell into the eyes of every leader present, making them involuntarily look at Huang Jun with admiration. At the same time, their anticipation for this porridge reached its peak.

The porridge, which was highly praised by Mayor Yang, must be delicious.

This time.

An indescribable desire is quietly growing in everyone's heart - I really want to have a taste!

But out of respect for Mayor Yang and considering that this pot of porridge was specially prepared for him, everyone remained polite and restrained. No one easily asked to share. They just stood aside quietly, with eager glimmers in their eyes, and occasionally swallowed their saliva in restraint.

Especially Wan Zhenhong, Wei Guodong and Xin Jinghui, as well as Qin Ge and Cai Qinyu, their eyes were almost glowing red, and the saliva at the corners of their mouths was almost about to slip out, and they even wanted to pounce on it and taste it as soon as possible...

Oh my god…

This feeling of "being able to see and smell but not being able to eat" is like being scratched by a cat. It's really too painful...

But what can be done?

You can't embarrass yourself in front of the city leaders, right?

So...

I had no choice but to suppress my greed and secretly wipe the corners of my mouth with my sleeve, for fear that others would notice.

I feel so depressed inside, it’s unbearable!

"Chef Huang, thank you for your hard work this time!"

Mayor Yang sincerely expressed his gratitude to Huang Jun, and his eyes then swept gently across everyone present.

Seeing their faces filled with eager anticipation for this pot of scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge, he understood and smiled, breaking the cautious silence: "I can't finish this big casserole of porridge by myself, why don't we drink it together!"

Finally, he turned to Huang Jun and asked with concern: "Chef Huang, is this scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge also suitable for people who do not have stomach problems?"

When Wan Zhenhong and the other two heard this, they were so anxious that they almost said directly: Mayor Yang, it's okay, our stomachs are very strong, even if it is not suitable for us to drink, we are very willing to try it.

Fortunately, Huang Jun nodded and gave a positive answer: "Of course, even if you don't have stomach problems, drinking this porridge in moderation is good for your stomach health."

"That's good!"

Mayor Yang smiled comfortingly and invited again: "Well, don't just stand there, come together!"

After receiving Mayor Yang's enthusiastic invitation and Huang Jun's professional confirmation, everyone's faces were filled with joyful smiles, but out of politeness, they humbly declined: "Mayor Yang, this is too embarrassing for us..."

"Don't be polite. Good things are meant to be enjoyed by everyone!"

Mayor Yang waved his hand generously, smiling and signaling everyone to relax: "Besides, it would not taste right if I let you watch me while I enjoy the food alone. I can't eat it either! Come on, let's eat together in a lively atmosphere!"

See this.

Everyone smiled at each other, their worries vanished, and they rubbed their hands and said with a smile: "Since Mayor Yang has said so, then we will respectfully obey your orders. You're welcome!"

As the words fell...

Under the guidance of Liang Yinqiu, everyone picked up their bowls and chopsticks in an orderly manner, gathered together again, and served themselves the fragrant scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge.

Especially Wan Zhenhong, Xin Jinghui and Wei Guodong, their bowls were already full of porridge, but their eyes still revealed a strong desire to get more.

such a pity…

The capacity of the bowl is limited, and the porridge cannot be compacted and then added like white rice, so it can only be added carefully little by little.

Everyone is afraid of missing any drop of essence!
Mayor Yang watched as the porridge in the clay pot was almost empty. He then looked at their eagerness to swallow the entire clay pot. He could not help but secretly groan and pray silently: Oh, please don't leave me an empty pot. At least leave some for me to savor...

Fortunately, Wan Zhenhong and his men had some insight and noticed Mayor Yang's subtle expression. They withdrew in time and left him some space.

But then again...

Looking at the "surplus food" that was almost gone, Mayor Yang couldn't help feeling a little regretful: If I had known that this group of people were so honest, I shouldn't have been so polite as to invite them to eat together. I should have had a full meal first.

Now, this group of people has left him with nothing!

And this was the result of his own "implicit" hint.

Otherwise, there won't be anything left for him...

He picked up the spoon with heartache and gently scraped the porridge at the bottom of the pot into the bowl, bit by bit. He was reluctant to let go of even the porridge on the edge of the pot and would not stop until it was scraped clean.

This scene stunned all the leaders present. Everyone looked at each other, the atmosphere became a little subtle, and everyone smiled a little embarrassedly.

However, now that things have come to this, there is nothing we can do...

You can't pour some of the porridge in your bowl back to Mayor Yang, right?

If that's the case, it would be even more embarrassing!
Besides, they are reluctant to...

I could only pretend I didn't see it and concentrate on finishing the bowl of porridge in my hand.

Ah!
That's right!

The main idea is "You are not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed"!
And when the warm porridge slowly slides into the throat...

An indescribable feeling of satisfaction arose spontaneously, and everyone's expressions were instantly brightened, with their eyes flashing with joy and amazement as if they had discovered a treasure.

"Shh, this porridge is so delicious. The aroma of burnt rice plus this texture is a perfect match!"

"The tangerine peel is carefully selected. Although the taste is not overly pungent, if you taste it carefully, you can feel the slight sweetness and spicy aroma it brings, which adds a bit of depth and charm to the whole bowl of porridge. Drinking it not only warms the stomach, but also warms the heart!"

"This porridge is the perfect combination of health and deliciousness! It not only satisfies our pursuit of delicious food, but also takes into account the needs of health. After drinking it, the whole person feels much more comfortable. It is really a rare good porridge!"

"Yes, this porridge is really healing. It not only warms the stomach, but also the heart. In this fast-paced life, having a bowl of porridge like this makes people feel a rare sense of tranquility and relaxation." "It's also the first time for me to drink such delicious stomach-nourishing porridge. Although the tangerine peel is a bit bitter, the combination with the sweetness of the porridge makes the taste very unique."

"It's over. I want another bowl, but it's sold out..."

"Outrageous! This scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge is absolutely perfect! It's the porridge of my dreams!"

"This scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge is so fragrant and delicious. It completely overturned my perception of porridge..."

"..."

Amidst the endless praise, Huang Jun just smiled and humbly faced the praise from all the leaders, but he couldn't help feeling a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

Liang Yinqiu stood aside with a proud smile on his face.

Because this pot of scorched rice and tangerine peel porridge has become the perfect footnote to this wonderful moment today, and has completely conquered the stomachs of all the leaders...

I believe they should be very satisfied with this trip!
After a while…

As the mellow aftertaste of the last mouthful of porridge slowly dissipated on the tip of the tongue, a satisfied smile spread across Mayor Yang's face. He stood up leisurely, naturally placed his bowl and chopsticks lightly on the large tray, and picked up the still warm casserole as well, and slowly walked towards the sink.

This action naturally touched the hearts of the people around him.

This prompted other leaders to follow suit. They picked up their own cutlery, followed Mayor Yang with smiles on their faces, and participated in this unique "dishwashing action".

When Liang Yinqiu saw it, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, and he became even more nervous.

How can it make sense to let the mayor wash the dishes himself?
This is really breaking precedent!

It's really frustrating for her!

She hurried forward, walked to Mayor Yang's side, and gently advised: "Mayor Yang, you are wasting your talent. You are here to guide us in our work. How can you do such a small thing? Let me do it!"

As she spoke, she reached out to take the large tray from Mayor Yang.

But Mayor Yang turned around slightly and avoided her hand.

He smiled and said to Liang Yinqiu, "Director Liang, don't be so polite. This is just a small matter, how can it be considered a bother? Drinking this porridge today makes me feel warm inside and my stomach feels comfortable. Washing the dishes is like digesting food and stretching my muscles."

Huang Jun followed closely and tried to dissuade him, "Yes, Mayor Yang, how can this be done? You are a guest, how can you let a guest wash the dishes?"

Mayor Yang waved his hand and insisted, "Director Liang, Chef Huang, washing dishes is not tiring for me. I am very happy to share this wonderful moment with you all today. Just consider this small matter of washing dishes as my small reward for this wonderful experience."

Got it!
Since Mayor Yang insists so much, let’s do as he wishes!
Otherwise, if I stop him, the atmosphere will become awkward and he may even feel unhappy.

Liang Yinqiu and Huang Jun smiled at each other and stood quietly by the side waiting.

Soon.

Mayor Yang and his team finished washing and tidying up...

He glanced at the watch on his wrist and said with a smile to Liang Yinqiu and Huang Jun beside him: "Director Liang, Chef Huang, it's getting late, we should say goodbye and go back."

The other leaders present also cast approving glances and nodded slightly to show their agreement.

Liang Yinqiu responded enthusiastically: "Mayor Yang, take care. Come to the kindergarten often when you have time. We welcome you at any time."

Huang Jun suddenly remembered, "Mayor Yang, I have some burnt rice. Would you like to take some back? Add some Xinhui dried tangerine peel and jujube to make porridge. If you keep doing it for a long time, it will be good for your chronic stomach disease."

"Oh? Thank you so much, Chef Huang, thank you for your concern."

Mayor Yang gladly accepted the offer with a look of gratitude, and took out his mobile phone: "Chef Huang, let's add each other on WeChat. I can ask you directly if I have any questions in the future. Also, you can contact me on WeChat if you have any questions."

"it is good!"

Huang Jun readily agreed, and the two happily exchanged WeChat and contact information.

Liang Yinqiu, who was watching from the side, was so envious!
She accompanied Mayor Yang for the entire morning, but the mayor never took the initiative to add her on WeChat.

This really is the case of “people are treated differently from each other”!

The other leaders' expressions froze instantly, their jaws almost dropped as they watched the scene in disbelief.

You know, Mayor Yang has never actively asked anyone to add him as a WeChat friend. This kind of treatment is unprecedented among them.

It is true that “the one who eats the food is soft-hearted and the one who takes the food is short-handed”…

No, no!

To be precise, you still need real talent and caring attitude to win the heart of your leader!

They all expressed admiration for Huang Jun's attentiveness and thoughtfulness, and also expressed envy of Mayor Yang for receiving the exclusive caring gift from Huang Jun.

They want scorched rice too!

pity!

There is no place for them!

Huang Jun smiled modestly and handed the scorched rice that he had prepared long ago to Mayor Yang. Then he watched Director Liang lead everyone to leave slowly. Huang Jun also welcomed the New Year's Day holiday for him and his daughters.

Originally the holiday was only three days, but because of today's event, I gained half a day more, so it became a long three and a half days.

When it comes to holidays, who wouldn’t be happy?
Especially on these cold winter days, being able to stay in bed a little longer is one of the greatest pleasures in the world.

Huang Jun felt happy just thinking about it.

He turned and walked towards Qingqing and Weiwei...

The two little ones had already finished up the porridge that Qian Guoxiang brought to them, and were now having a great time playing with their good friends, the meat buns and pumpkin pie.

Huang Jun called out gently: "Qingqing, Weiwei, it's time for us to go home!"

"Oh, I know, here I come!"

Qingqing and Weiwei responded, waved reluctantly at the pumpkin pie and meat bun, and ran to Huang Jun with their slender legs.
After stopping, they couldn't help but turn their heads to look at the meat buns and pumpkin pie following behind them and asked, "Dad, where are the meat buns and pumpkin pie?"

Huang Jun smiled and said, "Of course I will continue to stay in the garden!"

"But…"

Qingqing bit her lip and whispered, "There's no one in the garden anymore. Roubaozi will be lonely and bored."

Weiwei nodded her little head: "Yeah, Daddy, my pumpkin pie will get lonely and bored too!"

Lonely and bored?

Huang Jun was really amused and confused - how could Roubaozi and Pumpkin Pie be lonely and bored? They are just two cats, and they are a family of three living together, so how could they be lonely and bored?

However, he immediately understood what the children were thinking. They wanted to take the kittens home.

Thinking that Director Liang had no objection to him taking the cat back to his residence!

So...

He squatted down, touched the two children's heads, and said, "Okay, let's take them home too!"

Qingqing and Weiwei immediately burst into laughter: "That's great!"

Because he had to get the cat cage and other items, and the two quilts for the two little ones had to be taken home to wash, his hands were full and he couldn't free up his hands to hold the two little ones, so he let the two little ones walk in front holding hands.

Fortunately, Qingqing and Weiwei were very sensible and took the initiative to help carry things. The family happily embarked on the journey home and started their three and a half days of vacation... (End of this chapter)