novelraw Chapter 319 - 1:
Chapter 319 - 1:
"Screeech—"
A sharp screech of brakes pierced through the calm above Dorami Kindergarten like a blade, instantly drawing the attention of passersby, causing their gazes to focus in unison on the source of the sound.
After all.
This sudden appearance of a top-of-the-line luxury car, like a dazzling gem, shone brightly in front of the slightly old-fashioned Dorami Kindergarten, creating a stark contrast with its surroundings and leaving people with a sense of abruptness.
If such a scene occurred in front of a prestigious school like Hu Jin Kindergarten, perhaps people wouldn’t find it so abrupt, but rather perfectly natural.
"Wow, is that a luxury car? It really looks high-end and impressive!"
"This car looks expensive at a glance, unfortunately, I don’t know much about cars, so I can’t recognize the brand."
"If I’m not mistaken, it should be a Maybach Zeppelin, with a market price starting at at least ten million!"
"Hiss... ten million?! I couldn’t earn that much in a lifetime... Haha, the world of the rich is truly unimaginable."
"Anyway, what’s a rich person doing coming to Dorami Kindergarten with a luxury car in the middle of the day?"
"Who knows, maybe they’re here to discuss some important business?"
"What kind of business could be discussed at a kindergarten?"
Exactly!
What kind of business is there at a kindergarten that would be worth a business magnate personally coming to discuss?
Could it be... about acquisition? Or investment?
Wait!
Honestly, this Maybach seems familiar, lately I’ve seen it occasionally on this road and in nearby parking spaces!
Just as everyone was puzzled...
A young man in a suit stepped out from the driver’s seat, quickly walked around the front of the car, and opened the right rear door, respectfully shielding the top of the door with his hand: "President Liu, we’re here."
"Hmm, okay!"
With that voice, Liu Shiwei slowly stepped out of the car, appearing in the view of the crowd...
When the people around saw his face, those who had seen him on TV or in newspapers immediately recognized this business titan.
"Eh? Isn’t that President Liu from the Liu Group? So this Maybach is his car, no wonder it’s so luxurious and impressive!"
"Now that you mention it... it really is him! But why is he coming to Dorami Kindergarten in the middle of the day?"
"Oh, right, I heard his daughter recently transferred from Hu Jin Kindergarten to Dorami Kindergarten. Could it be he’s here to visit his daughter?"
"No way, a wealthy person would actually leave a prestigious kindergarten to enroll here? There must be a special reason behind this."
"I heard it’s because the meals at Dorami Kindergarten are particularly good, which made President Liu decide to transfer."
"Ah?"
Other passersby revealed expressions of surprised disbelief, though they were deeply intrigued.
However...
When they caught a whiff of the enticing aroma coming from the kindergarten, their doubts and curiosity were instantly replaced by the smell of delicious food.
Speaking of.
The food in the kindergarten smells so good!
Presumably... it tastes just as delicious?!
Thinking back to this period, friends and relatives frequently praised the food at Dorami Kindergarten for its deliciousness.
Now.
They began to understand Liu Shiwei’s choice, feeling a newfound admiration for this Dorami Kindergarten.
Especially those with children approaching the age for enrollment were particularly tempted, calculating silently that once their children were old enough, they’d send them here to study.
Even if you don’t consider the meals, simply attending the same school as President Liu’s daughter is an honor and pride in itself, not to mention the social prestige...
Liu Shiwei remained oblivious to the discussions and plots of the passersby, quietly standing outside the kindergarten gates, his gaze following Dong Yuantao as he asked Uncle Li to open the door: "Uncle Li, could you please help me open the door?"
"Oh, it’s Assistant Dong..."
Uncle Li nodded with a smile, momentarily pausing when his gaze landed on Liu Shiwei nearby, puzzled about why he suddenly had the time to visit the kindergarten personally today?
Could it be he’s here specifically to supervise?
But he didn’t show up a few days ago!
Thus.
This guess doesn’t hold up.
Uncle Li thought again and believed with certainty that it’s because of Huang Jun’s culinary skills!
Don’t ask why he thinks so...
The fact is that Dong Yuantao managed to snag some of the kindergarten’s meals yesterday and obtained a special permission from Chef Huang to enjoy lunch during renovations, and this matter had already spread within the kindergarten.
Reflecting on this...
Uncle Li couldn’t help but reveal a subtle annoyance of "There’s always someone coveting our kindergarten’s lunch," but given that they’ve contributed significantly by building an employee activity room, he deemed it necessary to offer a warm reception.
"Oh my, President Liu, what brings you here today?" Uncle Li greeted warmly with a smile, skillfully operating the keys as the gentle mechanical sound accompanied the large door moving slowly to the side.
"Well, things are slow at the company today, just wanted to come over and see how the progress on the activity room renovation is going." Liu Shiwei responded calmly without skipping a beat.
Standing next to him, Dong Yuantao couldn’t help but mentally gripe: "What nonsense about a slow company! Clearly, you postponed the meeting just to taste Chef Huang’s dishes, causing him..."
Were these words heard, it would surely spark surprise and chattering...
If Uncle Li heard it, he would definitely remain unfazed, perhaps even slightly amused.
He had already discerned Liu Shiwei’s little scheme!
Uncle Li kept his insight to himself, still cheerfully saying: "Oh, really, well, President Liu, please come inside."
Finally, he didn’t forget to throw a knowing glance at Dong Yuantao.
"Okay!"
Liu Shiwei nodded in agreement, then stepped into the kindergarten.
Dong Yuantao followed closely behind.
To his surprise...
Liu Shiwei didn’t go toward the employee activity room as expected, but headed straight in the direction of the kitchen...
"??? "
President Liu, weren’t we supposed to go to the employee activity room?
Dong Yuantao had no choice but to remind, "President Liu, you’re going in the wrong direction, the employee activity room is over there..."
As he spoke, he pointed in a direction.
"I know..." Liu Shiwei stopped in his tracks, glanced at Dong Yuantao, and calmly replied, "You go check on the progress of the activity room’s renovation first. As for me, I’ll go greet Chef Huang in the kitchen and then come over..."
Dong Yuantao: "..."
He seriously suspected that Liu Shiwei was using the excuse of greeting Huang Jun in the kitchen to hog his share of lunch?!
Therefore.
Despite usually having great execution skills, this time he unusually did not act immediately, instead stood still, quietly staring at Liu Shiwei without speaking.
Liu Shiwei: "..."
Hey~
What’s that supposed to mean?
Are you afraid I’ll hog it?
Am I that kind of person?
To dispel Dong Yuantao’s doubts, Liu Shiwei helplessly reassured him, "Don’t worry, I won’t hog your lunch!"
Dong Yuantao still didn’t speak, only continued looking at Liu Shiwei with eyes saying "I just don’t believe you."
Liu Shiwei: "..."
Uh... can’t we have a little trust between people?
Are you trying to get yourself fired?
Thinking about how decisively Dong Yuantao had resigned yesterday, he clearly knew that this tactic was useless against Dong Yuantao.
Speaking of which.
What kind of bad karma did he have in his previous life to end up with such a hard-to-please, stubborn assistant in this life...
In the end.
Liu Shiwei conceded defeat and reluctantly agreed, "Fine, fine, Assistant Dong, we’ll go to the kitchen together, and later we’ll check out the employee activity room!"
Upon hearing this, Dong Yuantao immediately broke into a satisfied smile and quickly caught up with Liu Shiwei.
The two walked into the kitchen together.
Aunt Li and Aunt Lin saw them, and the smiles on their faces instantly froze, with an ominous feeling flashing through their minds—oh no, oh no, is there another one looking to freeload a meal?!
Liu Shiwei sensed that the atmosphere around him was a bit peculiar, feeling a bit embarrassed inside.
But he quickly adjusted his mindset.
As long as he’s not embarrassed, then the embarrassment is someone else’s...
So...
He greeted Aunt Li and Aunt Lin with a warm smile, "Aunt Li, Aunt Lin, hello, you both look great today..."
"President Liu, hello, what brings you here today?" Aunt Li and Aunt Lin came to their senses, showing an awkward yet polite smile.
"I happen to be free today, wanted to check the progress of the employee activity room’s renovation, and also drop by to see Chef Huang." Liu Shiwei responded calmly.
"Oh, is that so." Aunt Lin agreed, and added, "Chef Huang is busy in the operation room right now, he should be out soon. Why not sit down for a moment?"
"Okay, I’ll wait then."
Liu Shiwei nodded with a smile and promptly sat down leisurely at a dining table.
He looked around and his gaze eventually fell on the dishes already set on the plates nearby, asking in a seemingly casual manner, "Wow, today’s food looks quite good..."
When has the kindergarten’s food ever looked bad?
President Liu, could your freeloading intentions be more obvious?
Aunt Li and Aunt Lin exchanged glances, feeling silently speechless but still responded politely, "Yes, today’s dishes are indeed good, Chef Huang’s skills have always been top-notch."
Uh...
This was not how Liu Shiwei imagined it would go?
Shouldn’t they warmly invite him to stay and taste it together later?
Seeing Aunt Li and Aunt Lin only responding with smiles, without directly inviting him to taste lunch, Liu Shiwei understood.
But...
Not being invited to stay for lunch, his mood unexpectedly turned worse than when the company lost tens of millions...
Well!
Never mind! Never mind!
They are just ordinary employees and cannot make the decision.
Now he just has to wait for someone who can make the decision to arrive!
Waiting and waiting!
Waiting and waiting!
Finally, Huang Jun appeared in his sight.
"President Liu, are you looking for me?" Huang Jun asked.
"Chef Huang, I just came by to check the renovation progress, and dropped by to greet you." Liu Shiwei responded with a smile, "So, are you done with your work here?"
Huang Jun nodded, "Yeah, just finished..."
"So, are you about to start the meal?" Liu Shiwei’s eyes couldn’t help but glance at the plates.
His little thoughts were clearly obvious.
Huang Jun understood his intention.
Ah, indeed!
Having Liu Shiwei show up unannounced made things a bit difficult.
After considering it, he decided to play the host, then said, "President Liu, why don’t you stay and have a meal with us. But since today’s dishes are limited, I can serve you a separate portion of rice and soup, but you may have to share the other dishes with Assistant Dong, how about that?"
Liu Shiwei was somewhat disappointed about not being able to enjoy all the dishes alone, yet the current situation was better than he had imagined yesterday.
At least he would have his own portion of white rice and soup.
He nodded in agreement, "Alright, then I’ll leave it to you, Chef Huang."