Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 308 - 287: Because I’ve Been Caught in the Rain, I Always Want to Hold an Umbrella for Others

They say "Men seldom shed tears"...

Only when the heart is broken...

No, not necessarily!

These are tears of joy...

Lin Weijian reached out to wipe away the tears silently falling from the corner of his eye.

This scene was witnessed by Huang Jun and the others, their initially calm faces instantly showing a hint of surprise, while a big question mark rose in their minds.

Huh?

What’s wrong with Master Lin?

Why did he suddenly cry?

Seeing this, Dong Yuantao, who was closest to Lin Weijian, quickly pulled a tissue from the tissue box on the dining table and handed it to Lin Weijian, asking with concern, "Master Lin, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Lin Weijian took the tissue, wiped away the tears from the corner of his eye, then raised his head, smiling as he explained, "I’m fine, I’m not feeling unwell anywhere."

Dong Yuantao asked further, puzzled, "Then why are you...?"

Lin Weijian smiled and explained, "It’s just that this honey-glazed chicken drumstick and tomato sole soup are so delicious, the taste is simply beyond words, so good it makes me feel happy, and these tears, somehow, just fell."

As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned!

Originally, they thought Lin Weijian was crying because of some sadness, but unexpectedly, he was moved to tears by the extreme enjoyment brought to him by the garden’s delicacies.

It really is like the phrase — so delicious it brings tears!

This sudden reversal instantly lightened the slightly tense atmosphere.

"Haha, Master Lin, I get it now, you’re on a journey of being hit by deliciousness so much you cried!" Dong Yuantao said with a look of understanding.

Qian Guoxiang jokingly said, "Master Lin, your reaction is really quite exaggerated! But speaking of which, Chef Huang’s skills at our garden are indeed top-notch, don’t laugh, I’ve experienced something similar before."

Lin Weijian nodded with a smile, sighing, "Yes, the food made by Chef Huang at your garden is truly the best I’ve ever tasted. Just now, in that moment, I suddenly realized that maybe I used to eat just to fill my stomach, to survive, and now I truly experience the happiness and satisfaction brought by food."

Listening to their words of praise, Huang Jun smiled with pride in his heart.

Who could refuse such heartfelt compliments?

After all, as the garden’s chef, being able to personally create food that diners rave about is a great recognition for him...

However, hearing Lin Weijian say that he used to eat "just to fill his stomach, to survive," Huang Jun felt inexplicably sad in his heart.

Recalling his past life, those days of hardship.

At that time, he was hustling every day for a livelihood, meals were often hastily solved, just to fill the stomach, rarely having the chance to savor the taste of food, let alone enjoy the happiness and satisfaction that food brings...

Having similar experiences made him feel a unique sense of resonance...

Because he has been through rain, he always wants to hold an umbrella for others!

And so...

Huang Jun walked to Liang Yinqiu’s table, sat down, and smiled as he called out to her, "Director Liang..."

"Hmm?"

Liang Yinqiu looked up, seeing it was Huang Jun, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, then she smiled and inquired, "Chef Huang, is there something?"

"Indeed, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you." Huang Jun said with a smile.

"Please, go ahead!"

Liang Yinqiu showed a little expression of "I’m all ears."

Huang Jun pondered for a moment, then said sincerely, "It’s like this, I feel that the workers’ meals seem somewhat insufficient, I’m worried it might negatively affect their work state and mood. Therefore, I’m thinking, during the renovation period in the garden, could they dine at our cafeteria? This way, their meal problem is resolved, and they can also feel the care from our garden. What do you think?"

These words made Liang Yinqiu pause for a moment.

She didn’t expect Huang Jun to proactively make this suggestion.

This made her greatly admire Huang Jun’s caring and considerate qualities.

To be honest.

Just now, when she saw Lin Weijian "drawn to the aroma" and "so moved by the garden’s food he cried," her heart was somewhat touched too.

Plus, they were eating boxed meals, bland and lack of nutrition, it made her feel a bit uneasy too, and she was also interested in improving their meals, letting them eat in the garden’s kitchen.

But considering it might increase the workload of the cafeteria, she had never mentioned it.

Now, Huang Jun proactively made this suggestion, Liang Yinqiu naturally felt delighted.

She nodded in agreement, "Chef Huang, your proposal is very thoughtful, I fully support it, this matter is up to you to arrange, I have no objections."

"However, Chef Huang, the workload in the cafeteria will increase considerably, can you handle it?" She still asked with concern.

Huang Jun replied with a relaxed smile, "Just preparing meals for about ten more people, that’s no problem."

"Alright! Then I’ll inform them."

Liang Yinqiu walked to Lin Weijian, informed him, "Master Lin, please tell the other masters, from tomorrow onward, don’t eat the boxed meals outside at noon, you can dine directly here in the kitchen!"

"Ah?"

The surprise came so suddenly, Lin Weijian once doubted whether his ears had heard wrong, he widened his eyes, full of incredulity.

Really?

Is this really not a dream?

Disbelieving, he reached out to pinch his own thigh, the pain from his thigh convinced him this was not a dream.

So it’s not a dream!

It turns out this is real!

He immediately felt that Liang Yinqiu is a good director of Huaxia Kindergarten, and with excitement he expressed his gratitude to Liang Yinqiu, "Thank you, Director Liang!"

Liang Yinqiu replied with a smile, "No need to thank me, Master Lin, actually, you should thank Chef Huang from our garden, he’s the one who suggested it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Weijian quickly turned to Huang Jun, and with great gratitude said, "Thank you, Chef Huang!"

Huang Jun smiled slightly, humbly waved his hand, and said, "Master Lin, you’re too kind. Actually, we should thank Director Liang more, as she’s the one always paying attention to everyone’s needs."

Lin Weijian said sincerely, "I thank all of you, I thank you all."

At this moment, Dong Yuantao interjected, "Chef Huang, what about me? Can I enjoy this benefit too?"

"You!"

Huang Jun chuckled.

Thinking that since ten or so people are already arranged to eat in the kindergarten, adding Dong Yuantao wouldn’t make a difference.

He cheerfully said, "Assistant Dong, during supervision period, you can eat in the kindergarten too!"

All ten people are already taken care of, one more Dong Yuantao wouldn’t hurt!

Dong Yuantao gratefully said, "Thank you, Chef Huang! And thank you, Director Liang."

"Oh, by the way, Chef Huang, how much would the meal cost? I’ll have my brothers pay your kindergarten together when the time comes," said Lin Weijian, feeling that it’s kind of them to let his workers eat lunch in the kindergarten, but they shouldn’t eat for free.

These words reminded Dong Yuantao of his freeloading, causing him to reveal a trace of guilt, and he echoed the question, "Right, Chef Huang, Director Liang, how much for the meal?"

These words left Huang Jun and Liang Yinqiu a bit amused yet helpless.

Honestly, when they invited them to eat, they never intended to charge them for meals.

Liang Yinqiu smiled and explained, "Master Lin, Assistant Dong, you don’t need to worry about the meal cost at all. This is a token of appreciation from the kindergarten; the cost will be borne by us. We just hope you enjoy the meals and give your all in decorating our staff activity room to perfection."

Huang Jun nodded in agreement beside her and said with a smile, "Director Liang can still afford this meal cost, so you needn’t worry."

Hearing this, Dong Yuantao and Lin Weijian were no longer troubled by the meal cost issue.

They gratefully thanked Chef Huang and Director Liang, "Thank you, Chef Huang, Director Liang. Rest assured, we’ll give our all to ensure the staff activity room is both beautiful and practical, not disappointing your expectations!"

Liang Yinqiu smiled, "With your promise, I’m relieved!"

Huang Jun also nodded contentedly.

Just then!

A cold, electronic voice suddenly sounded in Huang Jun’s mind.

[Ding!]

Then, a mechanical voice slowly penetrated deep into his consciousness:

[Given the host’s demonstrated selflessness and sincere concern for others, the system has awarded a special reward: Kitchen Utensil - Rolling Pin!]

[Rolling Pin]: Meticulously carved from precious century-old Xiangchun wood, using this pin while rolling dough will bring unprecedented firmness and flavor, significantly enhancing efficiency.

Without any warning, without any hesitation, it appeared like that in his mind, bringing sheer surprise, making him lose control...

Oh my!

There’s actually a reward!

He truly didn’t expect that a casual good deed would earn him such a special reward from the system.

It’s truly "Flowers are not planted with intent, but willows grow unintentionally"...

At this moment.

The system’s mechanical voice echoed again in his mind.

[System Reminder: The reward has been stored in the system space, and the host can claim it anytime using a thought.]

After a moment of daze, Huang Jun’s smile almost reached his ears; if not for the crowd around him, he’d want to instantly enter the system space to retrieve the legendary rolling pin and see it for himself.

But for now.

He could only suppress his excitement, waiting for the right moment to claim it.

Momentarily.

After everyone finished eating, they dispersed.

Lin Weijian and Dong Yuantao bade farewell to Huang Jun and then walked out of the kitchen with brisk, joyful steps.

One headed straight to the kindergarten gate, preparing to return to work at the company.

The other went directly back to the staff activity room to meet up with his worker brothers.

Upon entering the staff activity room...

Lin Weijian couldn’t wait to share the good news, "Brothers, I have good news for everyone..."

"What good news?"

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around curiously.

Lin Weijian smiled and said, "Starting tomorrow, we don’t need to eat take-out meals for lunch anymore; we can eat directly in the kindergarten kitchen."

"Really? You aren’t joking with us, are you?"

Everyone looked at each other, faces full of disbelief.

It’s no wonder they thought that way; they’ve renovated countless homes, companies, institutions, and kindergartens, but have never received such considerate treatment.

"It’s real, more real than gold; I have no need to lie to you..."

Lin Weijian shared his kitchen experience with everyone.

Then.

Everyone’s doubts gradually faded, and they began to envy him for being able to eat at the kindergarten; had they known earlier, they would’ve gone too...

"Oh, so that’s it... Chef Huang at this kindergarten not only has excellent culinary skills but is also quite compassionate..."

"Indeed, indeed, offering us the chance to eat in the kindergarten, such treatment is truly rare."

"Rare isn’t the word; in all my years of work, I’ve never encountered an employer offering lunch voluntarily!"

"Director Liang also isn’t charging us; she’s quite nice too..."

"..."

For a time, feelings of admiration towards Chef Huang and Director Liang surged within everyone.