Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Room 8, Unit 1, Building 802, Jialin Jingyuan Community.

In the Liu family's living room.

Li Xiuxian curled up comfortably on the sofa, holding a soft pillow tightly in her arms. Her body was almost completely wrapped by the comfortable sofa. She was concentrating and immersed in the fascinating world of the TV series.

"Xiuxian, come, have some fruit..."

Xu Caihong held freshly peeled apples and washed strawberries in her hands, with a warm smile on her face, and greeted her daughter-in-law enthusiastically.

The words have not yet fallen.

She turned to the area in the corner of the living room filled with toys and shouted to her granddaughter who was concentrating on playing with building blocks: "Yuanyuan, come here, don't just focus on playing with building blocks. Grandma specially prepared your favorite strawberries for you, come and have a taste..."

"Wow, strawberries! I love strawberries the most!"

When Yuanyuan heard the word "strawberry", her eyes lit up. She immediately put down the building blocks in her hand and ran to the sofa happily. Her little hands eagerly reached out to the plate in Xu Caihong's hand, wanting to grab those tempting strawberries.

However, at this critical moment...

Li Xiuxian was quick-witted and swift-handed. She quickly caught Yuanyuan's little hand that was about to grab the strawberry and said gently but without question: "Yuanyuan, you haven't washed your hands yet, how can you eat directly? Go wash your hands quickly."

Her round little mouth couldn't help but pout slightly, her eyes full of grievance. She turned to Xu Caihong, as if silently asking for help, hoping that her grandmother could support her.

Xu Caihong looked at her granddaughter's small mouth that could almost hold a small oil bottle, and couldn't help laughing. But she still looked like she was "helping the right person instead of the relative" and said in a friendly manner, "Yuanyuan, your mother is right. Good children should wash their hands first, especially when you have just played with toys and there may be bacteria on your hands. Grandma saved some strawberries for you, go wash your hands quickly."

"All right!"

Seeing that even her grandmother, who loved her the most, did not favor her, Yuanyuan wisely chose to obey. She nodded, then skipped to the bathroom like a little rabbit.

After a while…

After washing her hands, Yuanyuan happily jumped back to the living room and spread her hands in front of Li Xiuxian and Xu Caihong, her face filled with pride: "Mom, grandma, look, my hands are already clean."

“Yuanyuan is awesome!”

Xu Caihong praised with a big smile on her face, then picked up a large, juicy strawberry with a toothpick and handed it to Yuanyuan: "Here, this is a reward from grandma, the biggest strawberry."

“Thank you, grandma…”

Liu Yuanyuan took the strawberry with a grateful smile on her face, and then handed the strawberry in her hand to Xu Caihong filially: "Grandma, you eat first..."

"Oh, you are my dear granddaughter!"

Xu Caihong's heart warmed, her eyes slightly moistened, and she said with emotion, "You are so filial, grandma really loves you well. But grandma has already eaten, so Yuanyuan can eat by yourself."

As she spoke, Xu Caihong pushed back the strawberry that Yuanyuan handed to her with a loving look on her face.

Yuanyuan blinked her big eyes and asked, "Grandma, have you really eaten?"

Xu Caihong smiled and nodded: "Yes, grandma has really eaten, Yuanyuan, come and eat..."

"Well, since grandma doesn't want it anymore after she's eaten it, I'll eat it myself, hehe..."

Yuanyuan blinked her bright eyes and responded happily, then couldn't wait to take a big bite of the strawberry in her hand.

The sweet juice instantly burst out in her mouth, and a satisfied and happy smile instantly bloomed on her little face. She shook her head happily and praised it while eating: "Wow, it's really sweet!"

As she said that, she turned around and picked up another bright red strawberry, and happily handed it to Li Xiuxian: "Mom, try it too, it's so sweet!"

"Oh, mom really loves you for a good reason, you still have a share of mommy!"

Li Xiuxian was a little flattered, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She almost shed two tears of relief in her heart like an old mother.

She took the strawberry with a smile and took a bite. The sweet taste made her feel that this strawberry was sweeter than ever before.

"Mmm, so sweet and delicious!"

Li Xiuxian savored the food and said with emotion, "Yuanyuan has changed a lot since she started kindergarten. She has become more sensible and filial. I really feel that my love for you is not in vain."

Xu Caihong gently echoed, "Yes, since Yuanyuan started school, she has completely changed. She has become more polite and motivated. It seems that the teachers in the kindergarten are really good at teaching and have brought up the children so well."

When Liu Yuanyuan heard this, she suddenly realized that she had not stepped into the kindergarten for many days. She immediately stood close to Li Xiuxian, gently shook her arm, and asked in confusion: "Mom, should I go back to kindergarten tomorrow?"

Since kindergartens often have holidays for festivals, she did not initially notice how this winter vacation was different from the National Day and New Year's Day holidays, and mistakenly thought that after a short break, she would have to return to school.

At the beginning of the holiday, she was immersed in the happy atmosphere at home and the joy of going out to play, and she temporarily forgot about going to school.

But at this moment, when I heard my mother and grandmother mention kindergarten, the memories of the campus were instantly awakened.

Li Xiuxian shook her head gently and said with a smile: "You don't have to go to school tomorrow!"

"Huh? Aren't you going to school yet?"

Liu Yuanyuan's eyes widened in surprise, then she frowned slightly, full of confusion: "It's been a holiday for many days, why haven't you gone to school yet?"

Li Xiuxian patted her head lovingly: "My little silly girl, it's winter vacation now, of course you don't have to go to kindergarten."

"Why can't I go to kindergarten during the winter vacation?"

Liu Yuanyuan asked, and before Li Xiuxian could answer, she couldn't wait to continue: "I really want to go to kindergarten, I really want to see Teacher Yang, Teacher Xie, Qingqing, Weiwei, and all the lovely friends in our class..."

Li Xiuxian smiled and asked jokingly: "You are so anxious to see them, is there something special?"

Liu Yuanyuan's eyes moved flexibly, and she looked up at Li Xiuxian with a smile on her face, and said playfully: "Because I miss them so much!"

"really?"

Li Xiuxian's eyes flashed with a light of insight, and she teased, "You just miss them? Don't you miss the meals and snacks made by Qingqing's father?"

"Of course I do!"

Liu Yuanyuan nodded without hesitation: "I haven't tasted the food and snacks made by Qingqing Baba for many days. I have been craving for it for a long time!"

After saying this, a hint of endless longing and yearning for delicious food appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Li Xiuxian curled up the corner of her mouth into a smile.

Yo hoo!

My little greedy cat, this is the real reason why you want to go to kindergarten so badly! "

But she just responded with a smile and did not reveal this little secret.

Xu Caihong, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel a little jealous when she heard that her precious granddaughter never forgot the food Huang Jun cooked even during the holidays, so she teased her granddaughter: "Why, grandma's cooking is not as good as Qingqing's father's?"

Liu Yuanyuan: “─━_─━”

Grandma, isn't this obvious?
Why do you have to ask more questions...

But she, who has always had a high emotional intelligence, naturally did not speak bluntly, but answered cleverly: "Of course grandma's cooking is delicious!"

Xu Caihong's eyes sparkled with kindness as she continued to ask, "Then why do you always miss the food that Qingqing's father cooked?"

Needless to say?
Of course it’s the food you cook, grandma. It’s not as delicious as the food Qingqing’s father cooks…

But of course she would not say it so directly, instead she said it in a more caring and sensible way: "Oh, grandma, cooking is so hard, I don't want you to be too tired! If I go to kindergarten, grandma will have less work to do and won't have to work so hard to prepare meals for me..."

Xu Caihong knew very well that her granddaughter's words were insincere, but this "lie" out of love hit her heart.

Not only did she not feel offended by this, but she felt warm and satisfied instead.

She smiled so much that her mouth almost stretched to her ears. She opened her arms with joy and hugged the tender and serious little face tightly in her arms: "My Yuanyuan, how come you are so well-behaved and sensible! Seeing you so considerate and sensible, grandma feels sweet in her heart even if she is very tired. I am really happy to cook for you from the bottom of my heart."

"whee…"

Liu Yuanyuan was held tightly in her grandmother's arms, feeling the warmth and love in her grandmother's arms. Her heart felt as sweet as honey and was filled with happiness.

She snuggled in her grandmother's soft arms and whispered softly, "Grandma, I love you too. I will be good and obedient and be your sweet little cotton-padded jacket."

After that, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Grandma, when do you think I can go to school? I really miss Teacher Yang, Teacher Xie, Qingqing and Weiwei. I really want to play with them."

Xu Caihong heard this and gently explained, "Yuanyuan, Teacher Yang, Teacher Xie, and the other children are all on vacation now. Where are you going to play with them?"

After hearing this, Liu Yuanyuan pouted slightly, with a hint of displeasure: "Grandma, then can you take me to Qingqing's house, please?"

Xu Caihong shook her head with a helpless yet doting smile on her face: "Grandma doesn't know exactly where Qingqing and Weiwei live. But don't worry, Yuanyuan. After the New Year, you will be able to see them when school starts. Then you can play together happily again."

"Grandma, when will I start school?"

"Well... let's wait until after the Chinese New Year..."

"So after the Chinese New Year, which day is it?"

"After you finish eating sweet glutinous rice dumplings on the Lantern Festival, you can prepare for school."

"So when is the Lantern Festival?"

"The fifteenth day of the first lunar month..." "..."

Xu Caihong and Li Xiuxian looked at Liu Yuanyuan, who suddenly asked "a hundred thousand whys". They felt a headache and a little tired from her rapid-fire series of questions.

They all couldn't help but start looking forward to the peaceful time after Yuanyuan went to school.

In fact, they are not the only ones who feel this way!

At the beginning of the winter vacation, many parents began to miss their children's regular life in kindergarten to a greater or lesser extent.

The reason.

It was nothing more than the children's noise and endless energy at home that made them feel a little overwhelmed, and the children were clamoring to go to kindergarten and eat the meals made by Huang Jun...

therefore.

Some parents reluctantly took their children back to kindergarten just a few days after the winter vacation, just to make their children understand: it’s not that mom and dad don’t want you to go to school, but the kindergarten is currently empty and you can’t go to school for the time being...

Although the children have temporarily accepted this reality, every time it is time for dinner, they will still complain that the food at home is not as delicious as Huang Jun's, and they want to go back to kindergarten to eat. This makes the parents feel exhausted, and they suddenly feel that it is good not to have this winter vacation. At the same time, they also work hard and seriously learn to cook by following Huang Jun's videos in order to improve the scenery on the family dining table.

What's more, some parents, in order to find a little quiet time, specifically called their children's class teacher to ask whether the kindergarten has winter vacation tutoring classes and other related courses.

After learning that there was no such arrangement, they still earnestly requested the class teacher to convey their wishes to Liang Yinqiu, hoping that tutoring classes could be opened during the winter and summer vacations in the future.

They also stated firmly that if there is such a tutoring opportunity, they will be the first to sign up their children without hesitation.

Liang Yinqiu, who learned of this situation, could not help but smile bitterly, but at the same time he felt relieved.

During the winter vacation, the children are still concerned about the kindergarten and are eager to return to the kindergarten to study. Although some of them miss the delicious meals in the kindergarten, their enthusiasm is still touching.

However, in the face of the current policy environment of reducing the burden on children, it is obviously inappropriate to add tutoring classes in kindergartens. Liang Yinqiu could only regretfully instruct the head teachers of each class to politely decline the parents' request.

Nevertheless, this episode is a positive signal for her, giving her more confidence and motivation to open a branch school in the future...

……

at night.

Yang Deyi stood quietly in front of the window of the resort villa, holding a cigarette between his fingertips, admiring the quiet and deep night outside the window with deep eyes, and slowly exhaled a smoke ring...

At this time, Shu Meiling, who had just finished washing up, walked out slowly from the bathroom wearing a soft bathrobe.

When she saw Yang Deyi, she involuntarily quickened her pace and walked to the window. With an indescribable heaviness on her face, she said earnestly, "Old Yang, I have something to talk to you about Xiao Xi."

"Oh? It's about Xiaoxi?"

Yang Deyi turned around with a warm smile on his face, but when he caught sight of the unignorable solemnity on his wife's face, the smile gradually faded, replaced by eyes full of concern: "What's wrong? You look worried, is Xiaoxi in trouble?"

"I think……"

Shu Meiling's words lingered in her throat. She chose each word carefully so as not to shock Yang Deyi too much.

Yang Deyi was extremely anxious: "What do you feel? Tell me quickly..."

Shu Meiling finally spoke up: "I think our Xiaoxi's behavior has been a little abnormal recently."

"Abnormal? I think she's pretty good..."

Yang Deyi was a little confused. He didn't understand where his wife's worries came from.

"Could you please stop interrupting and let me finish what I'm saying?"

Shu Meiling gave him a speechless "eye roll".

Yang Deyi subconsciously shrank his neck and said, "Okay, tell me, I'll listen. What's wrong?"

Shu Meiling took a deep breath and then said slowly: "I think our Xiaoxi seems to be in love for the first time. She seems to be interested in her colleague Huang Jun!"

Yang Deyi frowned suddenly, with an expression of disbelief on his face: "What? To Huang Jun? How is this possible! Xiaoxi is still young, how could it be... Did you misunderstand something? Maybe you are overthinking it?"

Shu Meiling said confidently: "I am her biological mother. I can feel the emotional fluctuations behind her every move..."

This time.

Yang Deyi was silent and fell into deep thought.

To be honest, he had never thought about it in this regard.

but.

If my precious daughter really has a crush on Huang Jun, then it is actually a good thing...

Huang Jun’s character is impeccable and his cooking skills are even better.

If Xiao Xi and Huang Jun can get together, wouldn't Huang Jun become his son-in-law?
What does this mean to him?
This means that he will have the opportunity to taste the delicious meals cooked by Huang Jun every day from now on!

and many more!

Huang Jun is divorced and has a child?

Does this mean that if Xiaoxi follows Huang Jun, she will have to be a stepmother?

嗏

These are just minor obstacles!
Qingqing and Weiwei are so well-behaved and sensible, and Xiaoxi is their class teacher, so the three of them will definitely get along very well.

And in this way, Xiaoxi can save the pain of childbirth.

Of course, if she wants to have a baby, he will fully support her.

"Old Yang, please say something..."

Seeing him remain silent, Shu Meiling's anxiety became more and more obvious. She couldn't help but urge him and expressed her opinion: "Don't you also think that this is absolutely impossible? Although Huang Jun has good conditions in all aspects and is about the same age as our Xiaoxi, he is divorced and has a child. How can our Xiaoxi be a stepmother to him? This is inappropriate no matter how you think about it, right?"

Before he finished speaking, Yang Deyi slowly spoke: "I think this is absolutely fine. I even think it's something to be happy about. Wife, you have to look at the long term. Huang Jun is a responsible and responsible man. He is good to children and has a unique love and persistence for cooking. Aren't these qualities exactly what we hope Xiaoxi will find?"

Shu Meiling frowned, feeling surprised and puzzled by Yang Deyi's attitude.

I originally thought that when Lao Yang learned that his "cabbage" was about to be "taken away" by Huang Jun, he would be furious, and might even go to Huang Jun with a 40-meter-long sword to argue with him.

Who would have thought that he would not only not object at all, but also fully agree with it...

This time.

But I can’t do anything to Shu Meiling.

After a while, she murmured, "Huang Jun is indeed a good person... But Lao Yang, you have to understand that Huang Jun is divorced and has a child. Our Xiaoxi has been our treasure since she was a child. How could she have experienced such complicated interpersonal relationships? How can she bear the pressure of being a stepmother? Besides, our Xiaoxi is innocent, how can she marry a divorced man with a child? This is really unfair to our daughter!"

Yang Deyi shook his head, "Don't worry so much. Look how well Xiaoxi plays with Qingqing and Weiwei. Our Xiaoxi is smart, kind-hearted, and especially loving. I believe she can handle this relationship well. Besides, Huang Jun is also a person who knows how to be grateful and cherish. If he really gets together with our Xiaoxi, he will definitely treat Xiaoxi well."

"But…"

Shu Meiling wanted to continue expressing her concerns, but was interrupted by Yang Deyi: "Don't say buts... Look, if Xiaoxi is with Huang Jun, then wouldn't it be like we have a 'long-term meal ticket' with superb cooking skills?"

When Shu Meiling heard this, she showed an unhappy look on her face: "Good old Yang, how can you let your daughter go just for food... You are too irresponsible to say that! I am really worried about Xiaoxi's happiness, not for some 'long-term meal ticket'!"

Yang Deyi hurriedly explained, trying to calm Shu Meiling's displeasure: "Wife, please listen to my explanation. I am not saying this just because of my appetite. I really think Huang Jun is a really good person and worthy of Xiaoxi's entrusting her life. Besides, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. We as parents should be more open-minded and stop interfering. We should learn to respect Xiaoxi's choice and fully support her. Only in this way can Xiaoxi be truly happy."

He further consoled her, "Also, you were always worried that Xiaoxi would suffer a lot when giving birth. If she became Qingqing and Weiwei's stepmother, wouldn't she be able to avoid the pain of childbirth and directly enjoy the warmth and happiness of a family..."

Shu Meiling: “…”

What he said made a lot of sense, leaving her powerless to refute.

"But……"

She wanted to say something but stopped herself, the worry in her heart was like a surging wave, but in the end she forced the words down.

Forget it!

If Xiaoxi is really deeply in love with Huang Jun, and Huang Jun also likes her and is willing to devote all his efforts to take care of her, then why should she, as a mother, insist on breaking up this relationship?
"Hey!"

She let out a long sigh and decided to let go of all her worries and prejudices and let Xiaoxi explore and pursue the happiness that belonged to her.

After all, when it comes to emotional matters, only by experiencing them personally can one understand the ups and downs involved. The words of others, even if they are honest advice, may be regarded as unpleasant to the ear.

However, if you think about it carefully, judging from the current situation, it seems that her daughter is "one-sided", while Huang Jun seems to be in a delicate state of "more than friends but less than lovers" towards her daughter.

This made her even more worried about Xiaoxi's future, fearing that Xiaoxi would encounter setbacks in her emotional life.

I just hope that Xiaoxi can finally get what she wants and gain the happiness that truly belongs to her, rather than suffering the pain of heartbreak.

But no matter what the outcome of this emotional journey is, as a mother, he will always stand by Xiaoxi's side, be her strongest backing, give her the warmest embrace, and let her bravely move forward on the journey of love and find the harbor of her soul... (End of this chapter)