Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 357 - 331: Unable to Bear It

Four in the afternoon.

The sunlight slanted down.

The entrance of Dorami Kindergarten was already crowded, with parents gathering there earlier than usual, even more eager than on ordinary days.

Although they learned from the teachers’ shared photos and descriptions that the children were unharmed during the anti-terror drill, a trace of worry still lingered in the parents’ hearts.

After all, upon hearing about the "terrorists" invading the kindergarten, they rushed over in a panic but, for some reasons, weren’t able to meet their children face to face to confirm their safety.

Therefore!

This deep concern made the parents even more eager to see their children safe and sound with their own eyes.

Only then...

The stone suspended in their hearts could truly be put down.

"Hey, I don’t know if our Yuanyuan got hurt in today’s anti-terror drill. This kindergarten, really, couldn’t they do something else instead of an anti-terror drill? What if something happened to the kids?" Xu Caihong’s face showed worry, slightly dissatisfied with the kindergarten’s action.

Li Xiuxian saw her mother-in-law worrying at the kindergarten gate and felt it was inappropriate, so she comforted her: "Mom, look at what you’re saying, the teachers in the kindergarten certainly wouldn’t let the children get hurt."

"The police would also strictly control the scale of the drill."

"Moreover, during this anti-terror drill, Chef Huang, without knowing in advance, led the kitchen staff and bravely saved the children."

"Just for this reason, we should trust that Dorami Kindergarten can provide the children with a safe and warm environment."

Indeed!

Just because Huang Jun disregarded his own safety and bravely stood out to protect all the children and teachers in the kindergarten, she should be completely assured about entrusting her granddaughter to Dorami Kindergarten...

After all, in another kindergarten, it would be hard to find someone like Huang Jun who would have the courage to stand up without hesitation to protect the children’s safety...

Thinking of this, Xu Caihong no longer said anything more and from the bottom of her heart admired Huang Jun.

Li Xiuxian reminded: "Mom, listen, the school bell is ringing, the children are about to come out."

"Yeah, they should be out soon."

Xu Caihong looked towards the direction of the teaching building, eagerly waiting for the small figure of her granddaughter to appear quickly.

...

"With schoolwork completed, the sun sets in the west, I pick up my school bag and go home, I greet my parents with a salute, my parents smile happily at me..."

As the melodious tune of the "Dismissal Song" drifted over Dorami Kindergarten, the children’s dismissal time arrived as scheduled.

They packed their school bags, formed a tidy line, and cheerfully headed towards the entrance of the kindergarten under the guidance of their respective homeroom teachers...

"Yuanyuan, your mom is here to pick you up!"

Yang Yuxi smiled and waved at Yuanyuan in the lineup.

Hearing the call, Yuanyuan immediately trotted out of the line, excitedly running toward where her mom and grandma were waiting.

"Yuanyuan, quickly come into Mommy’s arms, let Mommy take a good look at you, and see if you’re hurt!" Li Xiuxian grabbed Yuanyuan into her arms, checking her carefully from head to toe.

Xu Caihong also reached out to hold Yuanyuan’s little face, looking at her lovingly: "Yes, let Grandma also take a good look and see if our little Yuanyuan is hurt anywhere."

Yuanyuan, however, didn’t mind, excitedly shared: "Mommy, Grandma, you don’t know! Today, Qingqing’s dad was really amazing! He knocked down the bad guys with just a frying pan and bargained with them."

"Moreover, he also used a gun to ’bang bang bang’ shoot the bad guys. Let me tell you, Qingqing’s dad was like a superhero in the movies, super cool!"

As she spoke, Yuanyuan excitedly mimicked the action of shooting a gun, little hands waving in the air, as if reenacting Huang Jun’s heroic moment.

Seeing Yuanyuan so excited, Li Xiuxian slightly relieved her worries, smiling as she said: "Look at Yuanyuan’s excitement, she probably wasn’t scared too much, probably nothing’s wrong."

Xu Caihong also breathed a sigh of relief, nodding: "Yeah, seems like our previous worries were unnecessary."

Meanwhile.

Other parents receiving their children also enacted heartwarming scenes of "fatherly love as sturdy as a mountain, maternal love as vast as the sea, grandfatherly love as calming as a boat, grandmotherly love as ardent as a fire."

They held their children, carefully inspecting them from head to toe, inside and out, ensuring they were unharmed before transforming their prior concern and worry into deep affection, showering their little ones’ faces with kisses...

This scene was completely different from the chaotic "you chase, I flee" and "bamboo shoots wrapped with meat" scenes on regular school days...

Indeed.

Perhaps only through experiencing the fear of losing something can parents truly appreciate the preciousness of having it.

For this group of parents, today was undoubtedly a day full of worry...

The teachers watched as the parents displayed profound love, while the little ones seemed entirely oblivious, making the teachers shake their heads silently.

These little ones had already left the tension and fear of the anti-terror drill behind them, now eagerly expressing their admiration for Huang Jun, without any sense of their parents’ concerns...

"Goodbye, Chef Huang~"

"Goodbye, Qingqing’s dad~"

The teachers saw Huang Jun walking out of the kindergarten holding Qingqing and Weiwei, and they all waved goodbye to this family of three.

These simple farewell greetings stirred waves in the hearts of the parents, who, one by one, glanced towards Huang Jun, their eyes filled with gratitude.

The next second...

They all came over and greeted Huang Jun.

"Chef Huang, are you off work now? We really have to thank you today! I’ve already heard from the teachers about what happened. Having a brave and responsible chef like you is an honor for all of us parents at Dorami Kindergarten!"

"Qingqing’s dad, I’ve always wanted to find an opportunity to sincerely thank you. I wonder when you might be available so I can invite you to dinner to express my gratitude for all you’ve done for the children today."

"Chef Huang, your actions truly command respect! With a chef like you at the kindergarten, we parents feel much more at ease and confident about leaving our kids at Dorami Kindergarten."

"Honestly, if it were me today, I might have panicked long ago. Unlike you, so courageous and decisive, the kids are calling you the hero of Dorami Kindergarten, and I think you absolutely deserve that title!"

"That’s right, Chef Huang! Dorami Kindergarten is a better place with you around. With you here, I no longer have to worry about the kids’ safety at the kindergarten,

"..."

These greetings were infused with more emotion than usual.

Filled with gratitude, deep respect, and endless reassurance...

Indeed!

If a chef can be so brave in times of crisis to protect the children, how can we not feel at ease?

The children witnessed their chef displaying fearlessness and decisiveness in the face of danger, and this example is sure to deeply imprint in their hearts, having a positive and profound impact on their growth...

And Huang Jun felt a bit embarrassed in the face of the parents’ grateful and respectful looks.

The reason he stepped forward was more due to a father’s selfishness, to protect his two precious daughters.

So!

This selfishness made him feel somewhat unworthy of the parents’ high praise.

"Dear parents, you’re really too kind." He spoke sincerely: "I’m not as great as everyone says. In fact, I did this more out of a father’s responsibility to protect my two precious daughters."

"Chef Huang, don’t say that." Zhou Zhichong patted Huang Jun on the shoulder and said: "Your actions today, in our eyes, are heroic. We know you did it first for your daughters, but you also saved other children, and that courage and responsibility are truly remarkable."

Mai Linjie smiled gently and said, "Yes, yes, you also did your part for the other children, and moreover, your actions not only put us parents at ease but also set a good example for the children. We’re really grateful to you."

Huang Jun felt a little embarrassed by the parents’ words!

He scratched his head, smiling as he said, "Actually, I just did what I should, protecting my family. It’s not as great as you say."

"Oh, Qingqing’s dad, don’t be so modest!" Qu Qing said with a smile: "Your actions today made us feel that Dorami Kindergarten is truly a loving family. With parents and staff like you, we really feel at ease."

The other parents nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, with you here, we’re all at ease!"

Seeing this.

Huang Jun decided not to explain any further.

Qu Qing thought for a moment and continued, "Qingqing’s dad, your skill with a frying pan is amazing! I’ve always wanted to learn from you, maybe it’ll come in handy at home in the future!"

"Pengpeng’s mom, what are you practicing with a frying pan for?" Li Xiuxian asked curiously.

Before Qu Qing could answer!

Lin Yipeng, standing nearby, quickly interjected: "I know, I know! Is Mom trying to be like Red Wolf and use a frying pan to hit Grey Wolf? Oh no, to hit Dad?"

With this comment, everyone present was amused by his childlike innocence, and laughter erupted.

Qu Qing: "..."

Indeed!

No one understands a mother better than her child!

This little thought of mine has been seen through by you, little guy!

But this comment should not be made in such a setting, okay?

Your mom still needs to maintain some image in front of everyone...

Qu Qing, having been exposed by her son, showed an embarrassed yet polite smile: "My Pengpeng has been particularly obsessed with ’Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf’ these days. Every time Red Wolf takes out the frying pan to hit Grey Wolf, he gets so excited. See, he just associates a frying pan with the storyline..."

"Understand, understand!"

The other parents wore expressions of seeing through but not pointing out.

Lin Yipeng’s little head, however, was filled with a big question mark.

Why did Mom say that?

She hasn’t let me watch TV these past few days, so where does ’obsessed with "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf"’ come from?"

He was filled with confusion and was about to ask, but when he looked up, he met Qu Qing’s warning gaze.

In an instant...

Feeling her authority, he instinctively shrank his neck and swallowed the question he was about to utter.

Oh well!

Let’s just say.

Mom’s thoughts are not something a kid should guess, guess wrong, and you might get in trouble!