Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

The brilliant time of the three-day New Year's Day holiday is like the delicate and gentle sand in the palm of your hand, slipping quietly amidst laughter and warm gatherings. Before you can savor it, it has ended silently, leaving only a faint joy lingering in your heart.

In the blink of an eye, a new week quietly began with the first ray of sunshine in the morning.

It also heralds the start of the working day again.

For the teachers of Doraimi Kindergarten, after a three-and-a-half-day holiday, it was really hard to get used to having to get up early in the morning to go to work...

It’s just…I can’t get up anymore!

But out of love for this job...

NO! NO! NO!

Not entirely!

The most important thing is the strong anticipation for Huang Jun's delicious snacks and lunch today, which makes them cheer up, overcome the chill of the winter morning, struggle out of the warm bed, and embark on the journey to the kindergarten to greet the new day.

"Thank you, good morning!"

"Mr. Jiang, good morning to you too!"

"..."

As soon as they arrived at the kindergarten gate, they met each other accidentally and greeted each other simply.

At this time, the gate of the kindergarten was still quietly closed, but Uncle Li in the guard room had already caught sight of the teachers' figures with his sharp eyes, and immediately stood up to open the door for them.

See this.

The teachers all greeted Uncle Li with smiles on their faces: "Good morning, Uncle Li! Thank you for your hard work and always being so timely."

"No, no, this is my duty. Come in quickly, it's windy outside, don't catch a cold."

Uncle Li responded with a smile, and only after watching every teacher enter the garden safely did he close the gate again with peace of mind and return to his post to continue his work.

As soon as the teachers arrived at the classroom, they carefully opened the doors and windows to let fresh air into the room for ventilation.

Then he began to set the table in an orderly manner.

Every afternoon after school in the classroom, the tables and chairs would be stacked up to make it easier to sweep and mop the floor, and the tables would be rearranged the next morning.

Even on special days like the New Year's Day holiday, this custom has not changed.

however.

After three and a half days of vacation, the classroom was inevitably covered with a thin layer of dust, which undoubtedly increased the workload of the teachers.

But teachers have long been accustomed to this.

They quickly divided the work.

Use a rag to wipe the tables and chairs, use a broom to sweep the floor, and use a mop to mop the floor.

As the saying goes, when three people work together, the work is not tiring.

In a short while, the classroom returned to its former cleanliness and brightness, the tables and chairs were arranged in order, and the floor looked brand new.

After completing the cleaning work, the teachers divided the work according to their division of labor. The childcare teacher stayed in the classroom to continue preparations, while the other two teachers went to the gate of the kindergarten to prepare to welcome the children who were about to arrive.

Since the beginning of winter, the children's enthusiasm for going to school seems to have been quietly blown away by the cold wind. Many children only reluctantly step into the kindergarten gate at the tail end of time under the urging of their parents.

In fact, last semester, whenever the seasons changed and the temperature began to drop, more and more children were late. Some even asked for leave directly and chose to stay at home instead of coming to kindergarten!
But it must be said that this situation has improved significantly since this semester, and the attendance rate has increased significantly.

Behind this transformation…

In addition to the teachers' daily reminders to the children to develop the good habit of arriving at school on time and not being late, Huang Jun's contribution cannot be ignored, and it can even be said that it accounts for more than half.

Who can blame him for his good cooking skills? The children miss him every day and don’t want to miss the delicious breakfast and lunch he makes...

Like now.

Some of the children were a little upset before coming to the kindergarten, but when the teachers promised to give them more breakfast made by Huang Jun as a reward, they immediately stopped crying and made noises, smiled, happily let go of their parents' hands, held the teachers' hands tightly, said goodbye to their families obediently, and happily stepped into the gate of the kindergarten.

Parents who were lucky enough to receive "family meal coupons" during the New Year's Day event last week also secretly developed a yearning for the snacks made by Huang Jun.

This is not.

After handing Yuanyuan over to Teacher Xie, Li Xiuxian asked Yang Yuxi a question with a smile: "Teacher Yang, can this 'family meal voucher' be used to enjoy breakfast in the kindergarten?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the parents around cast envious glances at them.

Can you not be envious?
That was the "family meal ticket" that they had tried their best but still failed to get...

With this meal voucher, you can enjoy the delicious food made by Huang Jun!

Yang Yuxi looked at Li Xiuxian tenderly, and after a moment's thought, she responded gently, "Yuanyuan's mother, of course you can! If you want to enjoy breakfast in the kindergarten, we welcome you very much. Do you plan to eat here directly, or do you want us to pack it up for you?"

As the end of this semester draws near, the kindergarten hopes to recover the "family meal coupons" that have been issued as soon as possible.

Taking it back early is one thing that has been saved!
Li Xiuxian had never expected that her casual question would receive such a straightforward and thoughtful answer from Yang Yuxi, which made her fall into deeper consideration.

That's right!

Although breakfast is delicious, using this hard-earned "family meal voucher" just for breakfast seems quite extravagant and fails to fully realize its value.

After all, if it is used for lunch or dinner, it is a hearty meal including three dishes and a soup, which is far better than simple snacks in terms of both quantity and variety.

More importantly, the dinner option is undoubtedly the most cost-effective!

In this way, Yuanyuan from their family can also have dinner in the garden!
therefore.

She decided to use the "family meal voucher" that she had worked so hard to get to the best effect.

"Yuanyuan's mother, if you prefer to use the 'family meal coupons' to redeem snacks, we can fully meet your needs. The snacks are expected to be ready on time at 9:30. At that time, you and your family can come directly to the kindergarten to enjoy the convenience of dining in. Of course, if you want to take it away, please let us know at any time. We will pack it for you and you only need to arrange someone to pick it up. Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

Seeing that Li Xiuxian seemed to be immersed in her own thoughts, Yang Yuxi gently confirmed again.

Li Xiuxian came back to her senses, with a hint of apology in her eyes. She shook her head and said to Yang Yuxi, "Teacher Yang, I'm really sorry. I just thought about it carefully and felt that early might not be in line with our current plan. I still decided to make a reservation for a family dinner tonight. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"It's okay, you're welcome! This is what we should do."

Yang Yuxi responded with a smile and then added attentively: "Well, I will arrange a dinner reservation for you tonight. Dinner will start at about five o'clock. Do you plan to eat in or take it home?"

Li Xiuxian thought for a moment and decided, considering that taking the food away might affect the best flavor of the dishes, "The weather is cold, so let's dine in the garden! It will taste better this way!"

"That's right!"

Yang Yuxi nodded and added, "Then Yuanyuan's mother, when you come to pick up Yuanyuan from school in the afternoon, you can go directly to the classroom to rest for a while and enjoy some parent-child time. Afterwards, you can go to the cafeteria with your 'family meal coupon' and enjoy dinner together..."

"Okay, thank you for your help, Teacher Yang!"

Li Xiuxian expressed her gratitude sincerely.

After witnessing their conversation, those parents who were originally holding the "family meal coupons" and were hesitant about which meal to redeem suddenly understood and had a clear answer in their minds.

They all took action, took their own meal coupons, found their own class teachers, and started making reservations for tonight's dinner.

Eat early, enjoy early!
What’s more, ever since they were lucky enough to win the “Family Meal Voucher” award on New Year’s Day, parents have been looking forward to sharing this special delicacy with their families in the kindergarten!
Just a moment...

The family dinner reservations corresponding to the fifteen precious "family meal coupons" have been fully booked.

Afterwards, these parents, with joy and anticipation, prepared to go back to their homes and come back in the evening... But after just a few steps...

Li Xiuxian was warmly called by Qu Qing, a classmate she was very close to.

"Yuanyuan's mother, wait a moment..."

While shouting, Qu Qing quickly walked towards Li Xiuxian.

Hearing the voice, Li Xiuxian stopped in confusion and turned to look. Seeing that it was Qu Qing who came in a hurry, she smiled and said politely, "Oh, Pengpeng's mother, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"There is something I want to talk to you about, but I don't know whether I should say it at the right time!" Qu Qing showed an awkward but polite smile.

Li Xiuxian: "..."

Uh…

From the tone of her voice, it doesn't sound like a good thing...

Her heart couldn't help but skip a beat, but out of politeness, she smiled and said, "Pengpeng's mother, I haven't seen you for three days. Why are you so shy? This is not like your character! Just say whatever you want to say!"

See this!

Qu Qing no longer hesitated, and said directly what was in her mind with a smile: "Then I'll be frank! I just want to ask you, can you sell me this 'family meal voucher' in your hand?"

When the parents passing by heard this, they couldn't help but reveal an expression that said, "I don't understand it, but I'm shocked."

But soon, they understood why Qu Qing did this!
Then I understood her and finally wanted to be her!
So they couldn't help but prick up their ears to see if she could succeed.

If you can successfully purchase...

They also want to follow suit and seek opportunities from other parents who have "family meal vouchers".

If you can't successfully purchase...

They still want to emulate one or two.

After all, "you still have to have dreams, what if you succeed?"
After hearing this, Li Xiuxian's jaw almost dropped onto her shoe.

OK…

Pengpeng's mother, I thought you were a close parent friend, but I never thought you would secretly set your sights on my "family meal vouchers". I really let her trust and friendship go to waste!

of course.

It is absolutely impossible to sell "family meal coupons", never in this lifetime!
She smiled and said firmly, "Pengpeng's mother, I'm sorry, but I don't plan to sell this 'family meal voucher'."

"Yuanyuan's mother, please think about it carefully. I am willing to pay 500 yuan for your 'family meal voucher'. What do you think?"

Qu Qing did not give up and continued to plead, but seeing Li Xiuxian frowning slightly, she thought the other party thought it was too little, so she added eagerly: "If you think it's too little, you can tell me the number!"

Li Xiuxian: "..."

Pengpeng’s mother, do you think I am the kind of person who would be tempted by a mere 500 yuan?

Does the word "short of money" appear written on my face?
She continued to decline in silence: "Mother Pengpeng, you misunderstood. This is not a matter of how much money is. This 'family meal voucher' is more than just a meal for me. It carries our family's infinite longing and yearning for Qingqing's father's cooking skills. So, from the moment I got it, I planned to use it myself and never thought of transferring it to others. Moreover, I have already discussed with Teacher Yang that I will use this meal voucher tonight. So, I am really sorry that I cannot agree to your request. "

Facing Li Xiuxian's firm stance, Qu Qing instantly realized her abruptness, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her eyes, and she could only respond with a wry smile and nodded gently: "Okay, I understand, Yuanyuan's mother, I didn't think it through."

Other parents who followed suit were rejected one by one by those parents with "family meal coupons", no matter how much money they offered.

therefore.

Those parents who followed suit were like "eggplants hit by frost", wilted and exhausted, not to mention how disappointed they were.

But there is nothing I can do!
Who made the other party unwilling to sell?

They can't just rob them, right?

Therefore, the parents could only comfort each other: "Forget it, it seems that this opportunity does not belong to us. We can only hope that we will be luckier next time."

This little episode ended as the parents holding the "family meal coupons" left one after another!
……

Although the children's attendance rate has improved significantly this semester, there are still many children who fail to enter kindergarten on the first school day after the New Year's Day holiday.

Some of the children were late, some even by nearly half an hour, while others just made it in time for breakfast and hurriedly joined the group for dinner.

Cheng Xinrui, a student from Class 2, unfortunately missed breakfast because she stayed in bed too long and moved slowly in the morning.

The news caused her to break down in tears at the kindergarten door, blaming her mother for not waking her up in time and missing out on the snack she was looking forward to.

Faced with this scene.

Cheng Xinrui's mother had mixed feelings. If she hadn't taken the occasion and her image into consideration, she would have really wanted to reprimand her severely.

But she suppressed her anger and taught softly, "Xinrui, you should understand that your mother called you to get up many times, but it was you who chose to procrastinate and missed the breakfast time. You have to bear the responsibility yourself."

When Cai Jingxian came over and saw Cheng Xinrui crying, she stepped forward and gently stroked her back, comforting her: "Xinrui, don't be sad, the teacher will go to the kitchen to see if there is any leftover breakfast, maybe you can have a taste."

"Teacher Cai, let her bear the consequences this time and learn her lesson. She will not be late again in the future."

Although Cheng Xinrui's mother appeared strict on the outside, she was full of maternal love in her heart. She did not really want her daughter to go hungry. In fact, she had already prepared cakes and yogurt in her schoolbag as an emergency.

To be honest, it may not seem like a big problem if a child is occasionally late for kindergarten.

But, if you think about it, being late is not a good habit.

Parents naturally don't want their children to develop this habit.

only…

Last semester, some late children brought breakfast to the classroom, and the smell always made other children salivate.

As a result, the next day, even the children who were not late begged their parents to prepare snacks for them so that they could show off in front of their friends.

But now, everything has changed!
With the comfort of teacher Cai Jingxian, Cheng Xinrui finally wiped away her tears, sat down obediently, and enjoyed the cream cake and yogurt prepared by her mother.

But the strange thing is...

The other children did not look at him with envy as usual. Instead, they all excitedly described how delicious the snacks they had just eaten were.

That smug feeling suddenly made the delicious food in Cheng Xinrui's hand no longer taste good.

The regret in her heart!
I was looking forward to trying the delicious dim sum made by Huang Jun today, but I missed it because I was late.

Thinking of this, tears started to fall again.

This made teacher Cai Jingxian very anxious, and she kept wondering: What should I do?

In addition, the holiday was so long that the children had a lot of things to say to each other, and the classroom was as lively as a vegetable market.

Fortunately, Teacher Cai had an idea and decided to use the road as a trump card.

She first promised to give Cheng Xinrui more food at noon. This trick really worked and the little one stopped crying immediately.

Then, she said to the other children, "If you can be good and keep quiet, I will give you more food at noon!"

This trick was even more magical, and the classroom became quiet instantly.

Cai Jingxian finally breathed a sigh of relief, secretly congratulating herself: I finally passed this level without any danger. (End of this chapter)