novelraw Chapter 348 - 323: You Truly Are Real Parents
Chapter 348 - 323: You Truly Are Real Parents
Outside Dorami Kindergarten.
Just as Guan Shiming was preparing to continue with the loudspeaker to talk to the "terrorists" inside...
"Beep beep beep—"
A piercing honk suddenly blared, followed closely by a private car roaring in at an alarming speed, charging straight into their area.
This time.
The police responsible for perimeter security were startled by the sudden situation, their hearts racing, instinctively taking a few steps back while gripping their weapons tightly, ready to respond to this unexpected event at any moment.
Luckily, the car sharply slowed down not far from them and then came to a stable halt.
Then in the next second...
The car door was flung open with a bang, and a woman in her thirties with a tear-streaked face hysterically dashed toward the kindergarten gate, crying and shouting, "You heartless kidnappers! You dare to abduct a kindergarten, why don’t you come out..."
"What kind of skill is it to abduct kindergarten kids? If you have the guts, go abduct a police station instead..."
Guan Shiming and the other officers: "..."
Um...
Are you polite?
They understood now, this agitated woman should be a parent from Dorami Kindergarten.
The reason she was crying and shouting was because she learned that the kindergarten had been "abducted," worried over her child’s safety, leading to her emotional breakdown.
The police on the perimeter quickly stepped forward to stop her and patiently explained, "Miss, please calm down. Actually, what we’re conducting at Dorami Kindergarten today is just an anti-violence drill. The ’terrorists’ inside are played by our SWAT team; they won’t harm any of the children, including yours."
These words stunned Qu Qing on the verge of collapse, she slightly regained her composure and gripped the officer’s arm tightly, anxiously confirming, "Officer, is what you said true? Is this really just a drill and not real terrorists invading the kindergarten, taking everyone hostage and the Director Liang too?"
The officer nodded confidently and said, "I’m definitely not lying to you. The drill was indeed quite sudden; probably the kindergarten teachers couldn’t manage everything simultaneously and didn’t get a chance to inform you!"
"Yes, this drill came on suddenly; the teachers might not have had time to inform you. Rest assured, the children are very safe." Other officers nodded in agreement to confirm.
Seeing the officers so certain, Qu Qing finally believed them and began to calm down, but still not entirely reassuredly asked, "When does the drill end? Can I go in to look at my child now?"
The officer patiently answered, "We are currently in the last stage, the standoff segment; once this ends, we can safely get your child out, and the drill will then conclude."
Hearing this, the worry in Qu Qing’s heart finally dissipated, completely relaxing.
Though Lin Yipeng usually acts quite mischievously.
But, after all, he is her flesh and blood, painstakingly raised.
She still intends to take a proper look at her child afterward the drill ends to ensure he wasn’t frightened, before feeling at ease to leave.
The officer, seeing her calm down, didn’t say anything more, allowing her to wait outside.
But...
They all overlooked a crucial detail.
That is...
If one parent was uninformed about the sudden drill, it’s very likely other parents were in the same state of unawareness.
This parent’s anxious appearance was just the prelude to a series of chain reactions next.
Soon enough...
Nearby parents came running or riding electric scooters in a flock.
Parents from a farther distance also arrived one after another driving their own cars, parking in front of the kindergarten.
In the blink of an eye.
The originally spacious two-lane road was clogged with vehicles and a crowd of parents with no space to spare.
At this moment, parents no longer cared whether their vehicles were parked perfectly in place, or whether they might face fines...
After all, their children were inside amidst unknown dangers, leaving no room for these trivial concerns!
As long as there was a vacant spot, they parked haphazardly, some even leaving their car doors open in their haste, rushing towards the safety line to inquire about the situation within.
Guan Shiming and other officers, facing this scene...
Instantly felt their heads throbbing!
The officers on the perimeter were also unknowingly sweating.
"Parents, please keep calm. What we are conducting is an anti-violence drill; the ’terrorists’ inside are actually played by our SWAT team members. The children’s safety is guaranteed; please be assured."
The police’s words carry a certain level of authority!
The parents listened and also let out a big sigh.
"So it’s a drill, but who came up with this drill plan? A scenario of terrorists hijacking a kindergarten? The public security in Huaxia is so good; how could such a situation occur? Even if it did, it would more likely happen in a bank, at least stealing some money in the process..."
"Indeed, simulating just an intrusion in the campus is enough; didn’t expect you to go big with terrorists hijacking a kindergarten. That’s absurd, opening the door to absurdity!"
"Exactly, who came up with such a bad idea?"
"..."
Facing the parents’ dissatisfaction, Guan Shiming and other officers’ expressions became complex, woven with shades of green and white, not knowing how to explain, silently enduring the parents’ complaints.
At this moment.
Guan Shiming’s walkie-talkie suddenly transmitted Yue Xifeng’s urgent voice: "Captain Guan, Captain Guan, there’s important information to report; the ’terrorists’ have already been subdued, please immediately send someone over to reinforce and take the ’terrorists’ away."
These words boomed like thunder in Guan Shiming’s ears, momentarily stupefying him.
He swiftly regained his senses, confusedly asking, "Old Yue, what’s going on? How were the ’terrorists’ subdued so quickly? By who?"
"It was Chef Huang and the kitchen staff at Dorami Kindergarten," Yue Xifeng replied. "I’ll explain the details when you arrive; right now we need your support to help handle the follow-up."
"Ah..."
Guan Shiming opened his mouth in surprise but quickly regained his composure.
It seemed that the urgent shouting from the kindergarten earlier definitely came from this Chef Huang.
And just by chance, due to oversight, the kitchen staff at the kindergarten were not informed about the drill, leading them to mistakenly believe that the three police officers were actual terrorists, which is how this whole commotion started.
Guan Shiming couldn’t help but chuckle dryly; this was truly an unexpected "heroic" act.
"Is anyone hurt?" he asked with concern.
Yue Xifeng responded with a smile, "No worries, Captain Guan, no one is hurt. It’s just that Fan Guangjian got knocked on the forehead with a frying pan by Chef Huang, but it doesn’t look serious. We’ll discuss the specifics when you come over."
"Alright, I’ll head over right away," Guan Shiming replied, curious about how Fan Guangjian ended up as a hostage.
Logically, Fan Guangjian was one of the best in the team and shouldn’t have been captured so easily.
Hmm.
He must’ve been caught off guard by Huang Jun.
However, the priority now is to get to the scene and detain those "terrorists" to complete the rest of the filming.
He immediately signaled a few special police officers nearby to prepare to enter the kindergarten together.
As for the other officers, they stayed behind to wait and persuade the parents gathered due to the misunderstanding to leave promptly to ease the congestion at the scene.
Unfortunately...
No matter how the officers tried to persuade, the parents refused to leave, insisting on seeing their children safe and sound with their own eyes before feeling relieved enough to leave.
It wasn’t until the children’s teachers posted a notice in the class group that the deadlock broke: "Parents, today the kindergarten is conducting an anti-riot drill; everything is safe; please rest assured. I sincerely apologize for my oversight in failing to inform everyone in advance."
Seeing this message, the parents did not blame the teacher; instead, they expressed understanding.
After all, to err is human.
Especially for some working individuals, they deeply empathized,
Most importantly, upon hearing from the teacher that the children were all fine, the parents finally let go of their worries.
The teacher shared a few photos of the children’s drill in the group chat.
Parents then began the "Find Your Child" mode by looking at the photos.
After confirming their children were indeed safe and sound, they stopped worrying.
Afterward, parents eagerly asked in the group if they could enter the kindergarten for a meal after the drill ended.
Mainly because Huang Jun’s food was simply too delicious!
Although many parents had just eaten a meal a few days ago, the wonderful taste lingered on their tongues, making it unforgettable.
They wanted to taste it again.
Seeing these inquiries, teachers felt somewhat amused and helpless.
The parents had just appeared so anxious and concerned about the children’s safety, and in the blink of an eye, they were asking about lunch.
You truly are their real parents...
Once your children are okay, you immediately think about food!
How can this make the children feel...
Sigh!
They could only say that the chef’s cooking was so delicious that sometimes it’s a sweet burden...
Faced with the parents’ eager requests to join for a meal, the teachers, while understanding their enthusiasm and love for Huang Jun’s cooking skills, had to politely refuse the parents’ requests due to the limited food supplies and the need to maintain order inside the kindergarten.
"We truly appreciate all the parents’ compliments and affection for our kindergarten’s food; Chef Huang’s culinary skills are indeed exceptional, receiving praise even from us teachers regularly. However, regarding parents entering the kindergarten for a meal after the drill, we regret to inform you that it’s not possible."
Seeing this.
What could the parents do?
They could only understand and accept this result.
With the officers’ patient persuasion, they chose to comply and drove away to avoid attracting the attention of traffic police due to congestion, thus avoiding potential penalties and unnecessary trouble.
...
Inside the kindergarten.
After completing the final filming process, Guan Shiming learned from Yue Xifeng that Fan Guangjian had been captured due to indulging in his appetite, which led him to wander into the kitchen and catch Huang Jun’s attention. This left Guan Shiming feeling shocked, speechless, and a bit frustrated!
He really wanted to curse him furiously to vent his anger.
But ultimately.
All his words boiled down to: "Just write up your reflection and hand it to me. Later, find some time to get checked for any signs of concussion or other issues."
Fan Guangjian obediently accepted the punishment, nodding in agreement.
Looking at Fan Guangjian, Huang Jun once again apologized sincerely, "I’m really sorry. When I saw the way you were dressed and heard the news of terrorists attacking the kindergarten, I panicked, fearing harm would come to the children and teachers, so my response was a bit aggressive. I deeply apologize, and I’ll cover the medical expenses for the check-up!"
Before Fan Guangjian could speak, Guan Shiming waved his hand repeatedly, saying, "No need. He brought it upon himself; even if he goes to the hospital, you shouldn’t have to pay."
Seeing this, Huang Jun suggested, "Why not stay for a meal then? It’s just about lunchtime, and I suppose you’re all hungry. I’ve made extra braised pig trotters, and they taste quite good. You can sample my cooking."
He glanced at Liang Yinqiu.
She smiled and nodded in agreement.