Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 490 - 451: Living in the Moment, Cherishing Every Second Is What Matters Most

"Assistant Dong, hurry up, walk faster, if the food gets cold, the taste won’t be so perfect, it’s simply disrespectful to Chef Huang’s exquisite skills, a total waste!"

Liu Shiwei spoke while striding toward the kitchen of Dorami Kindergarten, glancing back at Dong Yuantao, and seeing his weary face yet trying hard to keep up, he teased, "Hey, Assistant Dong, you need to work on your stamina, you’re so young, why are you panting after just a few steps? You’re too weak..."

Dong Yuantao: "..."

You’re the weak one!

Your whole family’s weak!

And do you even realize why I’m so weak?

It’s all thanks to you!

The workload is like a mountain, and my small build is almost crushed by you!

Also, President Liu, you usually find walking exhausting, but when it’s mealtime, especially in front of Chef Huang’s delicacies, you’re suddenly energized, like a "culinary power station," so neither of us should say anything.

Of course.

These words, he’d only dare complain to himself quietly in his heart, and wouldn’t really say them out loud.

After all, "working with the boss is like working with a tiger," if you accidentally upset the boss, you might get a pay cut or be fired, that would be really bad...

These days, finding a good job isn’t easy!

Finding a high-paying job is even harder!

So!

Working is not easy, cherish it while you can!

"Alright, alright, President Liu, got it!" He respectfully replied, immediately quickened his pace to catch up, with a slightly helpless smile on his face, "I’ll hurry up, ensuring we won’t miss our mealtime."

"Alright, stop dawdling, hurry up and keep up, I won’t wait if you’re slow."

Although Liu Shiwei said this, he unconsciously slowed down a bit, waiting for Dong Yuantao to catch up.

Oh!

No choice!

Who asked him to recognize Dong Yuantao as a capable assistant and bring him on board!

If he gets unhappy and resigns, leaving chaos in his work, wouldn’t that be a mess...

So, the assistant you recruited, you have to continue nurturing even with tears...

As they were about to enter the kitchen threshold...

Unexpectedly, they met Lin Weijian and his renovation team members, who greeted them warmly with smiles, "President Liu, Assistant Dong, what a coincidence, are you also here for a meal?"

"Yes, Master Lin, it seems you’ve finished up and are ready to eat in the kitchen!"

Liu Shiwei responded with a smile, then his eyes accidentally showed a hint of concern as he casually asked, "Oh, by the way, Master Lin, how’s the progress on that employee activity room?"

Lin Weijian confidently replied, "Everything is under control, it’s expected to be completed successfully by the end of this month."

"Oh? It’s going to be completed so soon..."

Liu Shiwei felt a bit surprised, and simultaneously a complex emotion quietly arose in his heart, realizing that afterward, he might find it difficult to enjoy those unique dining times at Dorami Kindergarten under the guise of inspection, a faint sense of loss crossed his heart.

Dong Yuantao also felt not a bit happy upon hearing this, feeling the same sense of loss, and murmured, "Indeed! I remember it was said to be completed early next month?"

Lin Weijian didn’t notice the subtle mood shifts within Liu Shiwei and Dong Yuantao, misunderstood them as worrying about the quality of the project, promptly explained, "Actually, our progress has always been solid, adhering entirely to the planned schedule and high standards. Please rest assured, President Liu and Assistant Dong, even completing early, won’t compromise the quality, every detail will strive for perfection."

Master Li also supported, "Yes, President Liu, Assistant Dong, every member of our renovation team pursues quality almost obsessively. Here, you can be 120% assured, quality will not be compromised."

Other renovation masters also responded, voicing guarantees for quality and pride in their project:

"Right, President Liu, Assistant Dong, our team always prioritizes quality."

"Yes, every process is strictly controlled, only aiming to satisfy you."

"Please trust us, the quality is absolutely guaranteed!"

"..."

Liu Shiwei smiled bitterly upon hearing, and expressed his true thoughts, "Masters, you misunderstood, I’m not questioning your work, just lamenting that with faster progress, there might be fewer opportunities to sneak a meal here in the future."

Lin Weijian and others: "..."

Oh dear~

Didn’t they consider this aspect...

Originally, to thank Huang Jun and Liang Yinqiu for allowing them the special treatment of dining within the park, everyone worked energetically, overtime, aiming for early completion to reciprocate Huang Jun and Liang Yinqiu’s kindness, unexpectedly, this zeal inadvertently "deprives" them of continuing to enjoy this delicious privilege in the future.

Facing this sudden "predicament," they couldn’t help but fall into deep entanglement.

Hmm.

Should they deliberately slow down and do ’slow work’?

This thought flashed through their minds, but was soon negated.

After all, this is never aligned with their consistent work attitude, nor a compromise they’re willing to make.

Thus...

They were caught in a dilemma, unwilling to let down Huang Jun and Liang Yinqiu’s goodwill, yet yearning to continue enjoying the special lunch from Dorami Kindergarten.

This conflicting mindset...

Made them momentarily unable to decide, could only exchange glances, smiling wryly with a bit of helplessness and melancholy.

"Let’s not think about these now, let’s enjoy the food we have today!"

Liu Shiwei felt that since it had come to this, they should first enjoy the present, leaving future matters for later discussion.

Lin Weijian immediately agreed upon hearing, "President Liu is right, living in the present, cherishing every moment is most important."

Then.

Everyone stepped into the kitchen.

Seeing Liang Yinqiu accompanying a few firefighters having a meal, they were not to disturb them, and nodded slightly to Liang Yinqiu, then each found a seat to sit down.

After a moment.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin served the dishes at the table for them.

"Oh, isn’t this Longjing Shrimp! It seems Chef Huang has recently taken a fancy to nationally celebrated dishes, making high-end delicious dishes these days..."

Liu Shiwei felt Chef Huang’s skills are becoming more and more exquisite, even casually creating national banquet-level dishes, making people have to admire.

However, looking at the color, the taste should be very good!

He gently picked up a shrimp infused with a light tea aroma, slowly put it in his mouth.

Upon entering, first experienced was the mild tea aroma, followed immediately by the tender and smooth texture on the surface of the shrimp, delicate and warm.

This benefits from the starching process and the appropriate amount of starch in the sauce, making the shrimp’s texture unusually smooth, like silk gliding over the tongue.

With a gentle bite.

The outer layer of the shrimp slightly resisted, then under the teeth gently cracked open, releasing a fresh flavor.

Tasting closely, the shrimp meat is crisp, tender, juicy, accompanied by a slight chewiness that leaves one craving for more.

Every bite feels like tasting spring, fresh and delicious. And that tea aroma is the finishing touch, making him feel as if sitting on a small boat in Jiangnan’s water towns, enjoying tranquility and elegance.

"Delicious, really delicious, Chef Huang’s skills are impeccable..."

Liu Shiwei sincerely praised.

But thinking about how Huang Jun’s culinary skills will become even more refined in the future, able to create more and more high-end delicacies, but he won’t have the chance to enjoy them anymore...

His heart inevitably sank again.

Then, he stuffed his mouth with Longjing Shrimp to comfort his lost mood.

As he ate, his thoughts could not help but become active...