novelraw Chapter 349 - 324: Like Subordinates, Like Captain...
Chapter 349 - 324: Like Subordinates, Like Captain...
Faced with Huang Jun’s invitation and the enticing aroma wafting through the kindergarten, Guan Shiming was a little tempted, but his good manners made him too embarrassed to easily accept this unexpected treat.
So...
He smiled and politely declined, "Oh, we can’t do that, how can we eat at your kindergarten? That would be too much trouble."
As soon as the words left his mouth.
A sudden "grumble" sounded.
Fan Guangjian’s stomach couldn’t hold back its hunger and began to protest.
Immediately.
Even the stomachs of Li Longwei, Bao Weilin, and other special police officers chimed in, collectively making hungry growls.
These sounds fell into Guan Shiming’s ears, making him frown slightly: "..."
Ah!
The face of the special police team, completely lost because of you...
He helplessly looked at Fan Guangjian and the others, a look of reproach in his eyes: "Really a bunch of hopeless guys, just how hungry are you all?"
As it turned out.
Before he finished his words...
His own stomach suddenly let out a "grumble" as well.
This was so awkward!
Guan Shiming’s face turned slightly red. He quickly tried to cover up his embarrassment, attempting to disguise this sudden awkwardness with a cough: "Ahem... this..."
Li Longwei and the other special police exchanged glances, with a hint of amusement glimmering in their eyes.
Finally.
Fan Guangjian, Li Longwei, and Bao Weilin couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst into laughter: "Haha, Captain, you have the nerve to scold us, look at yourself..."
Before they could finish...
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Three crisp sounds suddenly reverberated in the air.
That’s right.
Guan Shiming mercilessly gave each of them a flick on the forehead.
"If you don’t speak, no one will mistake you for being mute!" Guan Shiming glared at them sharply.
Upon seeing this.
The other special police officers hurriedly wiped the smiles off their faces, fearing they’d become the next targets of attention.
Yue Xifeng: "..."
Indeed.
The kind of subordinates you have reflects the kind of captain...
It truly fulfills the saying, "If the top beam isn’t straight, the bottom beam will be crooked"...
He seriously suspected whether this special police team had recruited a bunch of hidden "foodies".
Otherwise, how could they all behave like this?
Yue Xifeng looked at this group of special police officers, who usually kept a stern face but now looked so comical due to hunger, and couldn’t help but silently shake his head, feeling grateful that his self-control was strong enough and his stomach didn’t make a sound at this time, avoiding the same embarrassment.
The next second...
His own stomach let out an untimely "grumble".
The sudden sound made his face instantly turn crimson, and he hurriedly covered his stomach with his hand, trying to hide the sudden awkwardness.
Alright, he admitted it.
Deep down, he also longed to stay and have lunch.
If it were any other kindergarten, he might not have such a strong urge.
But the food at this Dorami Kindergarten is crazily sought after by parents, who even go as far as climbing over the gates just to get a taste of the meals served here.
It speaks volumes of its deliciousness!
The enticing aroma filling the air made him unable to resist.
Guan Shiming felt the same!
The aroma alone of the kindergarten’s meals was so tempting, one could easily imagine how delicious it must taste.
Moreover.
After a busy morning, their stomachs were already empty and even starting to protest.
Guan Shiming looked around.
The eagerness for the kindergarten lunch was evident in the eyes of his subordinates.
Thinking that by the time they returned to the bureau, the cafeteria’s food might be nearly gone, and the taste wouldn’t be as fresh and hot as when just made.
And most importantly...
Compared to the kindergarten’s canteen, the bureau’s cafeteria food was evidently lacking in aroma.
The smell of the kindergarten’s food drifting through the air was nearly drool-inducing.
After working hard all morning, didn’t they deserve a hearty lunch?
Each subordinate was subtly hinting with their eyes, hoping Guan Shiming would agree.
Upon seeing this.
Guan Shiming no longer insisted and changed his tune, asking: "Chef Huang, do you have enough lunch prepared at your kindergarten? If so many of us stay, it won’t take away from the children’s shares, right?"
Huang Jun replied with a smile: "Captain Guan, I’ve already told you, we have extra braised pork knuckles today, you staying just helps us out, so feel free to eat!"
Liang Yinqiu also chimed in with a smile: "Yes, Captain Guan, you’ve been busy for so long, just stay and share a meal with us!"
Guan Shiming cleared his throat lightly, smiling in response: "In that case, we’ll gratefully accept! Sorry for the trouble."
"Haha, great..."
Fan Guangjian and the other special police officers cheered happily at Guan Shiming’s response.
Especially Fan Guangjian, who laughed the loudest, his mouth nearly grinning ear to ear.
Feeling that this meal made all of today’s embarrassment and scolding worthwhile!
The next second...
They were met with a stern gaze from Guan Shiming.
Everyone instantly collected their smiles and returned to their usual seriousness.
Guan Shiming thought about his team, each of them young and strong, with huge appetites.
If they were allowed to eat to their heart’s content...
Three or four servings probably wouldn’t be enough for them.
If that were the case...
What would the kids and teachers eat?
He reminded them, "Everyone, take note. When it’s time to serve the food, each person can only take one serving, don’t overeat!"
These words fell on Fan Guangjian and the other SWAT members’ ears; though slightly disappointed, they were content thinking "having something to eat is better than having nothing at all," and their mood brightened up again.
Meanwhile, Cai Qinyu from the TV station and Brother Qin, busy disassembling the photography equipment, also couldn’t help but be tempted when they heard this.
They also wanted to stay for lunch at the kindergarten!
Especially Cai Qinyu and Brother Qin.
If it were any other kindergarten, they’d have packed up and headed back to the TV station right after filming.
But the chef here at Dorami Kindergarten is Huang Jun...
Ever since tasting Huang Jun’s braised pork and other dishes, they found every other restaurant’s braised pork lacked appeal.
It just wasn’t fragrant!
It’s really weird!
Why is it that the same braised pork made by Huang Jun is just so delicious?
After tasting it once, people can’t forget it, just hoping for the chance to taste that delicious braised pork again someday.
Therefore.
When they learned they were coming to Dorami Kindergarten to follow up on the anti-riot drill today, they volunteered without hesitation.
Hoping that after completing their filming task, they might catch a meal made by Huang Jun.
Now, the opportunity is right in front of them.
They understandably didn’t want to miss it.
Thinking about how delicious the braised pork was, Cai Qinyu figured the stewed pig’s trotters must be just as tasty.
What?
The pig’s trotters have a high fat content, and if she eats this meal, her weight might skyrocket, becoming a stumbling block in her journey to lose weight.
Uh...
Without eating enough, where’s the energy to lose weight...
If she eats this meal in the afternoon, she just won’t eat in the evening to compensate for this indulgence.
After a round of inner struggle and reinforcement, she finally stopped worrying, approached with a smile, and asked Huang Jun, "Chef Huang, us reporters and photographers from the TV station, I wonder if we have the luck to taste the kindergarten’s lunch?"
Brother Qin and the other photographers also looked at Huang Jun with anticipation.
Huang Jun smiled and nodded, "Reporter Cai, and all the photographers, of course you’re welcome to stay and dine with us. Today we’re having pig’s trotter rice for lunch, hope you like it."
Cai Qinyu rubbed her hands excitedly, "Thank you so much, Chef Huang! We promise not to eat more, just a taste."
Huang Jun smiled faintly, extending his hand in invitation, "Then everyone, please head to the kitchen for the meal..."
Everyone nodded and followed towards the kitchen.
As they walked, Guan Shiming looked at Huang Jun with admiration, "Chef Huang, have you specifically trained for this? You’ve got quite a swing with that frying pan, knocking people down flat."
In their regular training, impact resistance is an essential part, and everyone has a certain ability to withstand blows.
But the force of Huang Jun’s swing was evident in the way it floored someone immediately.
Hearing Guan Shiming’s words, Fan Guangjian felt a twinge of pain in his head again.
There’s no denying it.
The blow from Huang Jun’s frying pan wasn’t light at all.
That strike was like a mighty thunderbolt, leaving him dazed and disoriented, unable to tell north from south.
At that moment...
He even had the illusion that he was about to die, filled with fear and unease.
He still regretted not having married or had children, and how life still had many unfinished matters that he couldn’t just leave behind...
Even as he fell, he tried hard to imprint Huang Jun’s face into his memory, just in case he ended up in the netherworld, so he could lodge a complaint with King Yama.
But Huang Jun waved a hand with a smile, humbly explaining, "Actually, I learned a little kung fu when I was young, plus the daily exercise from cooking might make my hands relatively strong. That strike just now, I couldn’t control the strength in the heat of the moment, really sorry about that."
Guan Shiming gave him a thumbs-up, "Chef Huang, don’t be modest. Most people don’t have such strength. I think you’re definitely a SWAT talent delayed by your culinary skills!"
Huang Jun was taken aback, then laughed, "Captain Guan, you flatter me. I just used my ’primordial power’ for that!"
Guan Shiming half-jokingly replied, "Chef Huang, have you considered joining our SWAT team?"
With these words...
Everyone’s jaws "clattered" onto the tops of their shoes.
They never expected the usually high-standard Captain Guan to show such extraordinary appreciation for Huang Jun.
As for them...
He always said they were the worst special forces he had ever led...
Uh...
What, Captain Guan, do you think these big accounts are ruined and ready to train a small one?
Liang Yinqiu and other kindergarten leaders all cast a "some people always covet our Chef Huang," "I invite you to eat, and you’re eyeing our chef" deadly look at Guan Shiming.
Huang Jun quickly and humbly responded, "Captain Guan, you really overestimate me. I’m just a chef, cooking is my expertise, and I fear I’m not suited for the SWAT team’s duties and mission."
Alright!
Understood!
He was gently rejected!