Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 489 - 450: Don’t Lose the Big for the Small

In the blink of an eye,

Wei Chengyi and the others had completely finished a plate of golden, tempting, crispy fried shrimp heads and shells, not leaving a single crumb.

After eating...

they didn’t forget to happily lick their fingers, their faces filled with pleasure and savoring that wonderful taste...

They weren’t satisfied yet...

Wei Chengyi noticed Liang Yinqiu watching him and suddenly realized that their eating manner might have somewhat overturned the "firefighter" image. He then put on a slightly awkward yet polite smile and chuckled, "Director Liang, Chef Huang’s fried shrimp heads and shells are simply heavenly. Once you start, you just can’t stop..."

The other firefighters also nodded, with happy smiles on their faces, though tinged with a bit of embarrassment.

Looking at them, Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but tease with a smile, "Captain Wei, seeing how much you’re enjoying it, do you want another plate to satiate your cravings?"

Hearing this, Wei Chengyi’s eyes immediately lit up with anticipation and he said, "Oh, Director Liang, you’ve hit the nail on the head! If that’s possible, it would be the greatest joy!"

The other firefighters subconsciously nodded as well, with a glimmer of desire in their eyes.

They indeed wanted more!

Liang Yinqiu covered her mouth with a gentle smile and reminded them, "I could certainly provide more, but I’m afraid it might spoil your appetite for lunch later..."

Wei Chengyi: "..."

Indeed!

While these fried shrimp heads and shells are delicious, lunch is the main event of the day!

They shouldn’t lose the big picture over small details!

So...

They should pace themselves, so this tasty appetizer doesn’t ruin their appetite for lunch.

Otherwise,

all their anticipation and effort would be wasted!

Wei Chengyi nodded repeatedly: "Right, right, Director Liang is absolutely right, we need to pace ourselves, we can’t miss lunch."

The other firefighters also nodded in agreement.

After all, lunch is the feast they’ve been looking forward to, and they can’t let momentary greed ruin the entire meal plan.

With a smile, Liang Yinqiu suggested, "Captain Wei, why don’t we head to the dining area and sit for a while? The meal will be ready soon."

Wei Chengyi happily agreed: "Ah, great, Director Liang, you’re so considerate, thank you and Chef Huang for your efforts!"

After speaking, he nodded particularly in the direction of Huang Jun, who was busy not far away, to express his gratitude.

"Captain Wei, no need to be so polite!"

Huang Jun smiled slightly, watching them as they followed Liang Yinqiu’s footsteps and walked lightly into the dining area.

Once in the dining area...

Liang Yinqiu stood by a window-side table and invited with a smile, "Make yourselves at home, everyone!"

"Sure, Director Liang, please have a seat too!"

Wei Chengyi reached out to invite her, then he and the other firefighters quickly found seats.

Waiting for lunch!

Liu Wujie said with anticipation, "Director Liang, we’ve been looking forward to the meals here for a long time!"

Liang Yinqiu gave a gentle smile and replied, "Don’t worry; you won’t be disappointed! Chef Huang’s skills are worth your anticipation."

Liu Wujie nodded: "Definitely, Chef Huang’s skills are beyond question!"

In the past, he might have doubted Huang Jun’s cooking, but since tasting the five-spice eggs and the fried shrimp shells and heads today, he’s been completely impressed by Huang Jun’s skills and utterly captivated by him.

While chatting,

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin approached them with trays that were heavy and exuded a tempting aroma, full of smiles.

Meanwhile, waves of mouth-watering scents flooded in like a tide, mercilessly attacking everyone’s olfactory nerves there, making their throats involuntarily rumble again.

"Oh my, this aroma is absolutely unfair!" Liu Wujie exaggeratedly covered his nose, but his hands honestly left a gap, secretly capturing every whiff of the enticing fragrance.

"Yeah, I feel like I could devour a whole cow right now!"

Jiang Xuewei craned his neck, his eyes fixed intently on the tray. Although his view was partially blocked, the rich aroma was enough to satisfy him.

"Captain Wei, firefighters, these are your meals. Please eat first. If it’s not enough, just let us know. There’s more in the kitchen!" Aunt Li carefully set the trays and warmly invited them.

Aunt Lin echoed her, saying, "That’s right, everyone should eat freely. If it’s not enough, there’s more. We ensure you’re satisfied here!"

Wei Chengyi and his teammates exchanged smiles, gratitude shining in their eyes as they expressed their thanks in unison: "Oh, thank you so much, Aunties, you’ve worked hard!"

With that, they watched Aunt Li and Aunt Lin’s warm figures walk away.

Immediately, everyone lowered their heads simultaneously, their gaze drawn to the exquisite dish on the plate — it was Dragon Well Shrimp, so delicately prepared it took their breath away.

Wei Chengyi’s eyes flickered with surprise as he softly muttered in disbelief, "This... is this actually Dragon Well Shrimp?"

"Look at those shrimp, crystal clear like pearls; the tea leaves a lush green, fresh and elegant. Could this truly be the legendary Dragon Well Shrimp?"

Liu Weijie and the others were also stunned by the dish, secretly marveling, their faces involuntarily showing disbelief.

If memory serves, this Dragon Well Shrimp is a renowned state banquet dish, famous for its unique culinary technique and exquisite taste, winning countless praises.

Encountering this dish in any high-end restaurant might not be surprising, but witnessing it in a kindergarten made everyone feel surprised and delighted.

In their traditional impression, kindergarten meals mostly focused on health and lightness, warm home flavors. The appearance of Dragon Well Shrimp undoubtedly broke the convention, standing out, even seeming somewhat "out of syllabus."

While everyone pondered in confusion, Liang Yinqiu nodded with a smile, "Yes!"

My goodness!

Have kindergarten meals become so luxurious now?!

Unable to quell his curiosity, Wei Chengyi questioned Liang Yinqiu: "Director Liang, did you specifically ask Chef Huang to prepare this Dragon Well Shrimp because we’re here?"

The implication being it was a special addition for them.

Liang Yinqiu smiled slightly and explained, "No, this is just part of our kindergarten’s daily meals. We don’t change the menu because of a leader’s visit. We are committed to providing the children with nutritious, delicious meals, making them feel the warmth and happiness of home, while also ensuring their healthy growth."

After hearing this, Wei Chengyi and the other firefighters looked more admiring.

This Dorami Kindergarten is truly a conscientious kindergarten!

To think.

Why didn’t they encounter such a kindergarten when they were kids?

"It’s truly admirable, Director Liang," Wei Chengyi remarked with emotion, "with such educational concepts and dedication, it’s no wonder the children here grow up healthy and happy, it’s no surprise the netizens praise your kindergarten’s meals..."

Liang Yinqiu responded with a smile, "We’re just doing what we should. Children are our future, their health and happiness are our greatest wish."

Finally, she enthusiastically invited them, "Captain Wei, firefighters, please eat. If it gets cold, the taste will be affected."

"Okay!"

Wei Chengyi looked at the Dragon Well Shrimp on his plate, picked up a piece exuding a faint tea fragrance, and slowly brought it to his mouth.

He thought that after waiting for some time, the flavor might have diminished. Unexpectedly, the shrimp retained its unique freshness and tenderness, the tea fragrance perfectly merged with the shrimp’s flavor, creating an astonishing culinary delight.

Far from being diminished by time, it became more delicate and mellow...

Wei Chengyi’s face was filled with a satisfied smile, his eyes full of admiration: "What a rare delicacy, even the test of time couldn’t take away its splendor! Chef Huang’s skills are truly well-deserved!"

The shrimp’s texture was firm yet elastic, and each bite released its juicy flavor.

The tea’s freshness and the shrimp’s flavor complemented each other, the tea’s fragrance enhanced by the shrimp’s succulence, making them an unforgettable pair.

The other firefighters tasted it too, showing similar expressions.

They marveled at the delicious Dragon Well Shrimp, as if each bite told of Huang Jun’s ingenious craftsmanship and superb technique.

"This tea aroma, this shrimp freshness, is a perfect match!" Liu Wujie exclaimed, eyes sparkling with delight.

"Indeed, every bite is like savoring the taste of spring."

Jiang Xuewei showed an expression of deep enjoyment.

Xiang Junqing focused intently on eating, a satisfied smile on his face: "I never thought I’d have the chance to taste such a high-class dish in a kindergarten one day."

Watching them relish their meals, listening to their praises, Liang Yinqiu knew they were thoroughly impressed by Huang Jun’s culinary skills...

It seems...

There will be more distinguished guests looking to dine at the kindergarten in the future...

Liang Yinqiu didn’t know whether to be happy or helpless...