Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 366 - 339: Bearing a Burden Far Beyond Their Years

The couple Lin Weilin and Qu Qing exchanged glances and both understood each other’s thoughts.

Qu Qing whispered softly into Lin Weilin’s ear, "Why don’t we get our son to bring some back for us? That way we can eat it too!"

"Great idea! But knowing our son, by the time school is over, the food will already be in his stomach..."

Lin Weilin remembered at the start of the school year, many kids were very considerate and left some treats for their parents to enjoy.

But as for his son...

He had completely forgotten the person by Ming Lake...

"As the saying goes, as long as the ideas don’t slip, there are more solutions than difficulties!" Qu Qing’s eyes sparkled with cunning, "As long as the conditions are right, there’s no worry he won’t remember..."

"Honey, what conditions?" Lin Yipeng asked curiously.

"Hmm, if he follows our instructions and obediently brings back some of the osmanthus delicacies made by Qingqing’s dad for us to taste, I promise not to punish him for any mistakes he makes for a whole month!" Qu Qing explained and paused, then continued, "On the contrary, if he doesn’t do it, he’ll have to endure my ’bamboo shoot and meat’ punishment three times a day, and it’ll definitely teach him a lesson!"

"That’s a pretty good idea..."

Lin Weilin nodded involuntarily, but soon showed a hint of worry, "Honey, if this kid really manages to do it and you don’t punish him for a month, won’t he just go wild?"

Qu Qing shot Lin Weilin a beautiful big white eye, "Did you leave your brain at home when you went out?"

Lin Weilin: "..."

Honey, could you not make personal attacks?

Look at other people’s wives, they’re all as gentle as water, why can’t you learn from them?

These words he only grumbled in his heart.

To avoid making his wife unhappy and getting into trouble himself...

Qu Qing explained, "I said I wouldn’t hit him, but it doesn’t mean you can’t! When the kid acts up and isn’t listening, you can step in, and I’ll be beside you cheering on..."

Lin Weilin couldn’t help but go: "..."

Indeed!

Women’s words are deceiving demons~

He couldn’t help but feel a wave of sympathy for his son.

But then he thought about how his son had exposed the hidden stash of money the other day, leaving him empty-handed, and he couldn’t feel sorry anymore...

Lin Weilin smiled and praised, "Honey, your plan is really brilliant. No time to waste, go talk to our son!"

"Alright, I’ll talk!"

Qu Qing crouched down, firmly grabbed Lin Yipeng’s shoulders, and smilingly said to him, "Pengpeng, if Qingqing’s dad makes osmanthus delicacies today, could you help mom by bringing some back so dad and mom can taste it? If you can do that, mom promises not to hit you this month, no matter what mistakes you make, and will even buy toys as a reward. If you don’t do it, mom will hit you three times a day..."

Huang Jun, Liang Yinqiu, and others preparing to enter the kindergarten couldn’t bear to listen!

Who threatens and lures children like this!

It’s one thing to use material things to tempt children.

But failing and getting a beating?

And three times a day.

For a kindergarten child, isn’t that punishment too much?

Oh!

These little kids are bearing pressures at such a young age that they shouldn’t be!

And upon hearing what his mother said, Lin Yipeng’s little mouth pouted.

Honestly...

Other foods are fine, he can hold back from eating them, but when faced with the delicacies made by Qingqing’s dad, he truly can’t resist the temptation...

Therefore...

It’s really hard for him to do...

Lin Yipeng instinctively covered his butt, nervously glanced at his father, and then turned to look at the two teachers and Huang Jun standing at the entrance.

But his little face was turned back by Qu Qing: "Son, mom knows this task is significant and extremely difficult! But mom believes in you, you can do it, go for it!"

Saying that, Qu Qing clenched her fist, cheering him on.

"But mom, I can’t do it..."

Thinking about the severe consequence of "three times a day beating" if he fails the task, Lin Yipeng felt fear and unease, causing tears to flow uncontrollably, and he burst into tears.

"Why did you suddenly start crying..." Qu Qing’s face showed a hint of awkwardness.

The other kids, already weighed down by similar concerns as Lin Yipeng, felt heavy-hearted. Hearing his sobs now, they seemed to find resonance, and one by one, they also started to pout and cry.

All at once...

Crying filled the entrance of the kindergarten...

And the parents, seeing their children wailing, were flustered and started to console them:

"Alright, alright, baby, don’t cry, mom was just joking with you, you don’t have to bring it all back, just a little bit for mom to taste."

"Chenchen, don’t cry, mom won’t force you. If you keep crying, mom might let you have ’bamboo shoots stir-fry with meat’, but I believe my Chenchen is the most sensible."

"Hmph, don’t cry, you have to bring some back this afternoon, if you dare to eat it all, you know the consequences."

"Son, stop crying, quickly wipe your tears away, look around, everyone is crying except you, if teachers see you like this, should they give you more as a reward?"

"..."

Liang Yinqiu and the other teachers watched this scene and felt a headache coming on...

Crazy, crazy!

These parents are all crazy again!

They don’t even know what osmanthus dish Huang Jun will make, yet you parents are already coercing and bribing the kids to bring some food back for you...

Aren’t you afraid they’ll unplug your oxygen tank when you’re old?

Unbelievable!

Huang Jun stood to the side, watching the kids cry because of their parents, feeling conflicted inside.

He truly didn’t expect his spontaneous idea would trigger such a stir.

He regretted it immensely!

If he hadn’t suddenly proposed making osmanthus dishes at the gate, these kids might not be so "tormented" by their parents.

To quickly calm the situation, he thought for a moment and whispered his idea to Liang Yinqiu who was beside him.

Regarding this.

Liang Yinqiu had no objections and nodded in agreement with Huang Jun’s suggestion.

So then...

Huang Jun cleared his throat and said loudly, "Dear parents, please listen to me. This afternoon’s snack will be changed to osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root. I will make plenty so every child’s parents can have a slice to try. We’ll distribute it at the gate after school, and we hope you will come to collect it..."

As he spoke, Huang Jun glanced at Liang Yinqiu, who nodded to show she had no objections.

The parents were momentarily stunned, thinking they had misheard...

But seeing Huang Jun’s determined and sincere expression, they realized it was true and not just their imagination.

Though each parent would only get one slice, having something to eat is better than nothing!

Now!

The parents were as happy as two-hundred-pound people.

Li Xiuxian, in her delight, couldn’t forget about her mother-in-law at home. She felt it was a bit inappropriate for herself and her husband to enjoy the dish alone, so she hesitantly asked, "Qingqing’s dad, we have Yuanyuan’s grandma too, you see, could she... also get a slice?"

As soon as Li Xiuxian spoke, other parents also began making various proposals:

"Yes, Chef Huang, you see, our kids have grandpas and grandmas too! Can you be flexible and let them taste this delicacy too? If extra costs are necessary, we’re willing to cover them."

"Yes, yes, right, we’re open to paying, but my eldest daughter is eager to try your cooking too. If possible, can we save a slice for her as well?"

"Chef Huang, my sister-in-law really admires you. How about I let her come by in the afternoon to get a slice? You could get to know her too."

"..."

Oh!

These parents are really getting more outrageous, not only wanting their elders and siblings to share this dish but some parents even used a "beauty strategy," trying to introduce their sister-in-law to Huang Jun.

Honestly.

You parents really go to any lengths for a taste...

Yang Yuxi and other teachers looked at the parent who proposed introducing his sister-in-law to Huang Jun, their gaze unconsciously showing a hint of dissatisfaction and vigilance, as if to say "there’s always someone eyeing our Huang Jun."

Humph~

We have numerous single teachers at the kindergarten, no need for you to introduce a partner to Huang Jun!

Our internal "resources" are already scarce...

Simultaneously, they silently memorized this parent’s face and decided to give him the smallest slices at the end of the distribution of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root as a subtle "punishment."

Indeed, you really shouldn’t offend women...

And this parent had no clue they had quietly landed on the teachers’ blacklist...

Huang Jun heard these parents’ proposals and felt helpless inside.

Technically, considering Yuanyuan is a good friend of Qingqing and Weiwei, her mom’s small request should be met out of politeness.

But!

Once this precedent is set...

Then the other parents’ requests must also be fulfilled, without favoritism, to avoid rumors.

Therefore...

He smiled, saying to the parents with a smile, "Dear parents, I’ve already mentioned, this delicacy is exclusively for the children’s parents. Others are not included. I hope everyone can understand."

Oh!

Just knew it would end this way.

Though these parents were mentally prepared, at the moment of hearing the definitive answer...

They still felt a tiny tinge of disappointment!

But what could be done!

They could only accept this result silently.

The parents bid farewell to Huang Jun, handing their children back to the classroom teachers, and gradually left.

Liang Yinqiu watched the parents gradually disappear and turned to Yang Yuxi and other teachers, seriously instructing, "Miss Yang, during the afternoon distribution of osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root, please ensure that each parent registers, this will avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and mischief."

"Got it! Director Liang, don’t worry, we’ll strictly adhere to your instructions."