Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 496 - 457: Put the Finest Steel to Its Sharpest Use

"Qingqing’s dad, are these sheets meant to be laid in the bedroom?"

Yang Yuxi gently checked with Huang Jun, holding a stack of neatly folded sheets and duvet covers in her hands.

"Yes, that’s right, thank you."

Huang Jun’s gaze lingered a few extra seconds on Yang Yuxi, a warm feeling surging in his heart.

At that moment, Wen Xueqian’s crisp voice came from the kitchen, she was holding pots and pans, busy and orderly placing them in the second cabinet in the kitchen: "Chef Huang, I’ve sorted out the kitchenware you brought and put it there."

"Ah, that’s great, thank you for your hard work." Huang Jun responded with gratitude.

On the other side, Chu Qiweng walked lightly beside Huang Jun, gently pointing her finger to a blank spot on the wall nearby, suggesting: "Chef Huang, do you think Qingqing and Weiwei’s paintings would fit well hanging here?"

Huang Jun nodded agreeably: "Yes, this spot is chosen nicely, very fitting."

Then, Liu Shiwei and Chef Ge came over with two pots of lush green plants, suggesting: "Chef Huang, we’d like to place these two potted plants on either side of the TV cabinet, what do you think?"

"Of course, go ahead as you wish!"

Huang Jun readily agreed.

Originally, as the host, he should have taken on the busy role, shuttling between various corners, organizing things and preparing food for the guests; while the guests should be basked in the hospitality, enjoying a leisurely time.

After all, in the world of etiquette, there’s no reason for guests to work while hosts stand idly by.

But alas...

The enthusiasm and initiative of these guests overwhelmed Huang Jun, leaving him no choice but to accept their goodwill, becoming a happily relaxed "hands-off manager," enjoying the warmth and care from friends and colleagues, quietly switching to accompany the child mode while occasionally responding to queries from these guests.

The reason Liu Shiwei and the others were so actively helping, giving Huang Jun the chance to rest, was naturally due to a little scheme of theirs — they hoped Huang Jun would be well-rested, to cook them a delicious lunch.

After all, good steel is used on the knife’s edge!

As time quietly slipped away unnoticed, with everyone’s joint effort, this new home gradually emanated a vibrancy of life...

Huang Jun looked around at the surroundings, at those who had just finished their busy work, their faces tired but satisfied, his heart filled with deep gratitude, he suggested with a smile: "Everyone, you’ve all worked hard, it’s getting late, why don’t we go out for lunch, what do you think?"

"Ah, Chef Huang, no need to spend money, we can just have a casual meal at home, isn’t that fine?"

Liu Shiwei expressed his thoughts with a smile.

This time, he made a special effort to come as a helper, mainly sharing the same thoughts as everyone, all for Huang Jun’s cooking skills, if they were to dine out, wouldn’t their plans be utterly dashed?

So it’s not possible to go out to eat, not in this lifetime.

"Yes, yes, Master, why spend this money? Besides, the food outside can’t compare to your cooking! Both Elder Qian and I are in the same trade, helping you out a bit and lunch will be ready in no time." Chef Ge echoed with a smile, not forgetting to glance at Qian Guoxiang, asking: "Don’t you think so, Elder Qian?"

Qian Guoxiang nodded: "Yes, yes, the nearby restaurants aren’t that great, the prices are reasonable but quality is worrying, so it’s better to cook at home!"

Liang Yinqiu and the others nodded in agreement.

Facing everyone’s enthusiasm and insistence, Huang Jun explained with a slight dilemma: "But I haven’t prepared ingredients in advance today, if we go to the market now, I’m afraid it’s too late."

Liu Shiwei eagerly volunteered: "Chef Huang, leave this to me! Whatever ingredients you need, just tell me, I’ll immediately have Dong Yuantao procure and deliver them, ensuring we won’t miss lunch time."

"Yes, Chef Huang, don’t be reserved, whatever materials you need, directly tell me, I’ll contact suppliers, they can deliver swiftly." Liu Suyu timely expressed her support.

Liu Shiwei smiled, waved his hand, sincerely said: "Manager Liu, let me arrange this this time, my assistant’s efficiency is high, guarantee everyone will have hot meals on time."

Seeing this, Liu Suyu did not insist further, smiled and nodded in agreement: "Alright, then I’ll leave it to President Liu!"

"It’s nothing, it’s what I should do."

Liu Shiwei immediately waved his hand in response, then turned his gaze to Huang Jun, hoping for his decision.

Huang Jun naturally went with the majority.

He thought for a moment and said: "Since time is tight today, I’ll keep it simple, how about just getting some swimming crabs and rice cakes? I’ll make stir-fried swimming crab with rice cakes for everyone."

This proposal immediately received approval.

"Great! Chef Huang’s dishes are surely premium, we’re in for a treat today!"

"Stir-fried swimming crab with rice cakes is like the ’white moonlight’ in my heart, to taste Chef Huang’s rendition today, what a great fortune, it must be incredibly delicious..."

"Watching Chef Huang cook is always a delight, he’s able to turn ordinary ingredients into unforgettable flavors, can’t wait for Chef Huang’s stir-fried swimming crab with rice cakes."

"..."

"Alright, alright, everyone stop praising me, anymore and I’ll be floating."

Huang Jun interrupted the compliments with a smile, then turned to Liu Shiwei, "President Liu, then I’ll trouble you to quickly arrange for the purchase of ingredients, let’s aim to eat early."

"Don’t worry, Chef Huang, I’ll take care of this, ensuring your satisfaction." Liu Shiwei readily agreed, his finger had unconsciously slipped towards his pocket, ready to take action, not forgetting to carefully ask: "Chef Huang, aside from the predetermined list, is there anything extra needed for the seafood part? Perhaps more kinds of seafood or other meats?"

Huang Jun smiled faintly, patted Liu Shiwei’s shoulder: "President Liu, I always rely on your judgment, just go with your idea."

After speaking, he turned into the kitchen, starting other preparations in busy motion.

"Alright then, with your words, I’ll go ahead!"

Liu Shiwei said as he walked to the balcony, dialing the assistant’s number, began methodically organizing the details of the ingredient procurement.

...

Time flowed silently like a stream, suddenly, steady footsteps resounded from outside the door, then the door opened slightly, Dong Yuantao’s figure appeared with a trolley, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

On the trolley, various types of seafood were dazzling, from plump swimming crabs to mighty lobsters, to tender abalone and plump oysters...

Each item emitted an alluring sheen, prominent in size and superior in quality, exemplifying their noble status from the deep sea, along with some other meat and side ingredients, equally eye-catching...

"Assistant Dong, your procurement of seafood and meat is truly eye-opening."

Huang Jun stood before a pile of fresh ingredients, instinctively expressing his admiration, quietly praising the behind-the-scenes "wealthy indulgence."

Dong Yuantao smiled in response: "Chef Huang, this was strictly according to President Liu’s orders. He specifically instructed to select the freshest, top-tier ingredients so the midday dishes can reach the highest standard."

Liu Shiwei chimed in: "Just as good horses need good saddles, top-notch cooking skills naturally require top-notch ingredients to truly shine."

However, Huang Jun expressed some hesitation: "Just that the quantity is so large, the value so impressive, indeed remarkable."

Liu Shiwei gave a generous smile: "Food is meant to be enjoyed, no need to overthink. Let the taste buds indulge freely, that is the truth we pursue."

"Master, what do you plan to do with these seafood?" Chef Ge asked with a smile.

Now this was something Huang Jun hadn’t quite figured out!

Need to ponder a bit more!