Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

As the night deepened, the hour hand quietly pointed to around eleven o'clock in the evening. Liu Shiwei glanced at his watch and felt that it was getting late and it was time to put an end to tonight's party.

So he stood up, politely said goodbye to Huang Jun, and prepared to return home with Wen Xueqin and Liu Ruihan.

Qingqing and Weiwei looked at Liu Ruihan who was about to leave, their hearts filled with reluctance and a look of nostalgia in their eyes.

Huang Jun saw this and gently comforted her, "Hanhan is going back to bed, you guys should go to bed early too. Next time we have a chance, we can invite Hanhan to our house to play, okay?"

Wen Xueqian also comforted them softly: "Don't worry, kids, you will see each other again soon. Besides, after the Spring Festival, the new semester will start, and then you can play and study together every day!"

"Oh, that's right~"

Qingqing and Weiwei seemed to be awakened by these words, and a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on their faces. Although they were still a little reluctant in their hearts, they nodded with difficulty.

Afterwards, they each held Liu Ruihan's hand and said, "Hanhan, goodbye."

Liu Ruihan said sweetly: "Qingqing, Weiwei, goodbye!"

In fact, Liu Ruihan was more reluctant to leave than anyone else.

She lives very happily here.

Not only does she have cute "little friends" like oranges, meat buns, and pumpkin pie to play and play with her, but she can also set off fireworks and play with fairy wands with Qingqing and Weiwei, and she is extremely happy.

More importantly, she can always enjoy the delicious meals made by her godfather!
She even fantasized about how happy it would be if she could stay here forever.

But the reality is not always so satisfactory.

Her parents told her that she couldn't live in someone else's house during the Chinese New Year, which made her feel very uncomfortable, regretful and helpless...

Liu Shiwei patted Huang Jun on the shoulder and said, "Brother Huang, we will leave first. We are sorry to bother you tonight. Let's have a good gathering next time we have a chance."

Huang Jun smiled and responded: "Brother Liu, please walk slowly on the road and be sure to pay attention to safety."

Liu Shiwei smiled heartily and nodded: "Okay, goodbye!"

"goodbye!"

Huang Jun waved and watched Liu Shiwei and his family slowly walk into the elevator. Only when the elevator door slowly closed did he turn around and gently say to Qingqing and Weiwei, who were still reluctant to leave and still waving, "Okay, let's go back to our rooms too!"

After returning to the house, he urged the two little ones to finish washing up.

By the time they finished washing up, the countdown to the New Year was approaching.

See this.

Huang Jun prepared to wait for the clock to strike twelve.

These two little guys usually go to bed early, but tonight they were unusually energetic and have stayed up until now.

Just now they were so excited when they were setting off fireworks outside, but now sitting on the sofa, their little heads began to nod unconsciously, looking a little sleepy.

Huang Jun gently held them in his arms.

At this time, the host of the Spring Festival Gala rang the midnight bell with an impassioned speech from the TV: "Time flies by, and the years are like a shuttle. In the blink of an eye, the new year has quietly arrived. In this new era full of hope and challenges, I firmly believe that as long as we are united and care about our motherland, we will be able to work together to create a more brilliant tomorrow..."

He patted their little arms and reminded them, "Qingqing, Weiwei, it's almost twelve o'clock!"

Although Qingqing and Weiwei did not fully understand why their father was looking forward to this moment so much, in their hearts, no matter what their father did or said, it all made sense and was trustworthy.

So...

The two slightly sleepy little guys forced themselves to be alert, straightened their little bodies, and counted down with their father in a baby voice: "Ten, nine, eight, seven... three, two, one!"

When the clock struck twelve, a series of message alerts rang out from the cell phone in Huang Jun's pocket.

There is no doubt that these must be New Year's greetings from colleagues in the kindergarten.

But he did not check his phone immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and said to his two babies with a smile: "Qingqing, Weiwei, Happy New Year!"

"Dad, Happy New Year!"

Qingqing and Weiwei were infected by his emotions, and their baby voices were filled with joy.

Huang Jun slowly took out two red envelopes he had prepared in advance, handed them to them, and wished lovingly: "May my babies be healthy, smarter, and taller in the new year..."

"Thank you daddy!"

Qingqing and Weiwei took the red envelopes with great joy, then dived into Huang Jun's arms and kissed him on the cheek each, leaving behind two crisp and loud "bo bo" sounds.

Huang Jun was a little surprised, but his heart was instantly filled with happiness.

After Qingqing's intimacy, she broke free from his arms and ran to her bedroom like a little rabbit.

Huang Jun subconsciously thought that she was feeling sleepy and wanted to sleep.

He immediately turned off the TV, gently picked up Weiwei, and followed him.

Never thought...

Qingqing did not go to rest, but opened the small drawer of her bedside table, took out all the red envelopes she had received in the past few days, and walked up to him solemnly: "I wish Dad a happy new year, good health, more and more clever, and taller~"

Seeing this, Weiwei was not willing to be left behind, and hurried to her bedside table, opened the small drawer, took out her treasured red envelopes one by one, handed them to Huang Jun, and imitated her sister's words: "I wish Dad a happy new year, good health, more and more clever, and taller~"

Huang Jun couldn't help laughing as he watched his two daughters hand over the red envelopes. He asked with a smile, "Oh, are they all for Dad?"

"Yeah! Give them all to Daddy!"

Qingqing nodded seriously and added: "Buy delicious food for Daddy!"

"Buy Dad some cool clothes!"

Weiwei's little head also nodded vigorously.

They remember that their father loved red envelopes the most. He would be very happy every time he received a red envelope from the kindergarten principal’s mother. Then he would take them to the nearby supermarket to buy snacks, or choose beautiful clothes for them online.

Huang Jun looked at their generosity and couldn't help but smile and remind them: "If you give all to your dad, you won't have any red envelopes."

"It's okay~"

Qingqing blinked her bright eyes, looked up at Huang Jun, and answered seriously: "When I grow up, I will buy lots of red envelopes for my dad, all for him!"

"When I grow up, I will buy lots and lots of red envelopes for my dad, and give them all to you, too~" Weiwei patted her chest and said with determination.

"Oh, why are Qingqing and Weiwei so nice~"

As Huang Jun spoke, he hugged the two little ones tightly and kissed each of their pink cheeks twice, full of doting.

He took the red envelopes from the children, folded them carefully, and said to them with gentle eyes: "This is the red envelope for Qingqing and Weiwei, Daddy doesn't want it. When you grow up and can make money, you can give Daddy a red envelope, okay?"

"OK…"

Qingqing and Weiwei nodded obediently.

Huang Jun placed the neatly folded red envelopes under their pillows one by one, and whispered gently: "Put these red envelopes here for the time being. After the Chinese New Year, Dad will choose a beautiful piggy bank for you so that you can store the red envelopes in it. What do you think?"

Looking back on his childhood, Huang Jun hardly ever received any lucky money, let alone any parents who would collect the money for him.

But he often hears complaints from his classmates about their parents "keeping" their New Year's money. Huang Jun thinks that instead of letting children feel that their New Year's money is confiscated, it is better to teach them how to save money and how to properly manage and use their pocket money.

In this way, they can not only learn how to manage their finances, but also experience the joy of having their own little piggy bank.

"Of course, I want Peppa Pig's."

Although Qingqing and Weiwei didn't have a clear understanding of the concept of money, when they heard that their father was going to buy them a piggy bank, innocent smiles immediately appeared on their faces.

They nodded excitedly, then lay obediently on the pillows, feeling the warmth and peace of mind brought by the red envelopes. Gradually, they felt sleepy and their eyelids began to droop.

At the moment when they were about to fall asleep, they both said in their baby voices: "It's so nice to celebrate the New Year..."

It does!

Huang Jun also felt that this year's Spring Festival was particularly happy and satisfying.

He believes that every New Year in the future will be like this year, or even better.

He is very confident about this.

"Good night…"

He gently reached out his hand and stroked Qingqing's soft little head, then lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, coaxing her softly, "Baby, go to sleep peacefully."

Qingqing responded softly with "hmm", and then closed her eyes obediently.

At this time, Weiwei, who was lying beside him, also called out in a tender voice: "Daddy, I want your kiss too!"

"Don't worry, I won't miss you!"

Huang Jun laughed, stretched out his finger and gently scratched Weiwei's upturned nose, then moved closer to her and gave her a warm kiss on the forehead: "Baby, go to sleep quickly."

Weiwei smiled contentedly and slowly closed her eyes.

Soon after…

The two little guys were immersed in a sweet dream...

He dimmed the brightness of the desk lamp, sat quietly by the bed for a moment, then slowly stood up, carefully walked out of the children's bedroom, gently closed the door, and returned to his own room.

However, at this moment he was not tired at all. He sat upright at the head of the bed, picked up his mobile phone, slid his fingertips lightly across the screen, and began to carefully browse the messages that came in.

Among these messages, the vast majority are warm greetings from colleagues in the kindergarten.

Liang Yinqiu, Liu Suyu, Yang Yuxi, Xie Jianing, Cai Jingxian, Jiang Xinzhuo, Wei Siyi, Chu Qiwen, Wang Wenxia...

These familiar names, like the brightest stars in the night sky, light up a corner of the mobile phone screen and bring endless warmth and comfort.

What is even more unexpected is that even the leading figures of the Education Bureau - Director Wei Guodong, Deputy Director Wan Zhenhong and Director Xin Jinghui - personally sent their best wishes for the New Year.

Not only that!

Police officers such as Yue Xifeng from the police station, Wei Chengyi and others from the fire brigade, talented reporter Cai Qinyu and veteran photographer Qin Ge from the TV station, their care also passed through the screen.

What is even more surprising is that even Principal Deng Manli of the Government Kindergarten and Principal Li Huizhen of the Hujin Kindergarten did not forget to send their sincere blessings at this festive moment.

of course.

There were also the blessings from the parents, as well as the messages from Liu Shiwei after he got home to report his safety and best wishes for the New Year.
Unconsciously, the list of friends in Huang Jun's mobile phone address book has grown longer and longer...

Looking back over the past few years, the number of friends stored in his mobile phone is hardly half of the number of new contacts added this semester.

"Happy New Year!" "All the best!" "Family reunion!"

These affectionate New Year greetings are like the warm sun in winter, bright and cozy, adding a different kind of warmth to the Spring Festival.

Huang Jun's heart was filled with warmth as he felt the care and warmth coming from all directions.

He responded to each blessing one by one.

The words are also full of sincerity and gratitude.

Only after the last message was sent did he slowly put down his phone, and finally fell into a sweet dream with a heart full of happiness and satisfaction.

……

New Year's Day.

The first thing every household does when opening the door is to set off the "opening firecracker", which represents a good start and good luck in the new year.

So.

After midnight, the sound of firecrackers continued one after another until the early morning.

On this day, everyone wore new clothes, including Huang Jun's family of three.

Qingqing and Weiwei are already cute, and now wearing red New Year's greeting clothes, their skin looks fair and they look full of joy.

According to local customs, people can visit each other to wish each other a happy new year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but most people choose to go to temples to burn incense and make wishes.

Huang Jun was not enthusiastic about this and did not join in the fun. Instead, he chose to stay at home and watch TV with Qingqing and Weiwei.

We had delicious fried glutinous rice in the morning, soft and sticky soup cake at noon, and a sumptuous mutton hotpot in the evening. The family of three celebrated the New Year happily.

On the second day of the first lunar month, people usually do not visit other people's homes casually, nor do they eat at strangers' homes or stay overnight.

In particular, if a family has a relative who passed away in the past year, they will hold a banquet on the second day of the New Year and invite relatives to attend. This custom is called "Ganzuo".

In the blink of an eye, it is the third day of the first lunar month. Many shops gradually kick off the New Year and open their doors to welcome customers.

At this time, every household is busy preparing to welcome the arrival of the God of Wealth, and sincerely hopes that the new year will bring prosperity.

Huang Jun also followed local traditions and carefully prepared "three-animal rice offerings", tea, wine and other offerings, and set off firecrackers to welcome the God of Wealth in a grand and warm manner.

After the ceremony was successfully concluded, he took Qingqing and Weiwei to the mall and let them enjoy a day of fun in a happy atmosphere.

On the way home, Huang Jun did not forget to pick out their favorite electronic piggy banks as a treasure for them to store their New Year's money.

Of course, when putting the lucky money into the piggy bank and handing it to Qingqing and Weiwei for safekeeping, Huang Jun still kindly reminded them that although the money now belonged to them, they were still young and if they wanted to use the lucky money to buy anything, they must discuss it with him first.

In fact, Qingqing and Weiwei are usually under his nose, and he can keep track of how they spend money.

The reason for giving such advance reminders is just to prepare for a rainy day and give you some instructions in advance.

On the fourth day of the first lunar month, Huang Jun had already started the prelude to "New Year's greetings".

"New Year's greetings" is a traditional custom, which is actually a warm interaction among relatives and friends. They visit each other and give gifts to each other. No matter how big or small the gifts are, what matters is the mutual understanding. Banquets are held one after another, which are euphemistically called "New Year's dinners", with the intention of celebrating the New Year together and deepening friendship.

Although Huang Jun doesn’t have many relatives, he is very popular!

Not only did his good friends at work, such as Liang Yinqiu and Yang Yuxi, extend enthusiastic invitations to him, but even his former landlord, Uncle Jiang, his friend Liu Shiwei, and Wan Zhenhong, with whom he did not interact very often, also extended sincere invitations to him.

So much so that he was happy to “greet the new year” for a while, and he kept “greeting the new year” until he almost vomited…

Fortunately, by the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, this series of "New Year's greetings" activities had basically come to an end, which also meant that he was about to return to his daily life and start "working" mode... (End of this chapter)