Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 128 - 124: In the End, He Bore It All Alone

Chapter 128: Chapter 124: In the End, He Bore It All Alone

The Lin family.

Qu Qing finished the housework, and seeing the sky darken, a difficult-to-express anxiety began to envelop her heart.

The reason was none other.

It was simply because her son, Pengpeng, was always so picky about the meals at home, making her feel incredibly frustrated.

In her view, no matter how much effort she put in, it seemed she couldn’t satisfy her child’s taste.

After all, her cooking skills were only mediocre and could not compare to Chef Huang at the kindergarten.

But regardless, meals still had to be eaten!

Before entering the kitchen, she tried asking her son again, "Pengpeng, what would you like to eat tonight?"

Pengpeng heard his mom calling him, lifted his head instinctively, and replied without thinking, "Mama, I want to eat kindergarten food, I want the food that Qingqing’s dad makes."

Good grief!

She really shouldn’t have asked!

Qu Qing exchanged a glance with her husband, Lin Weilin, a deep sense of helplessness reflected in both their eyes.

They initially thought that after the commotion at lunchtime, the little guy would settle down and stop suggesting unrealistic things.

Who would’ve thought...

The little guy was still persistent, still thinking about it!

"Honey, we haven’t eaten out in a while, let’s not cook tonight and go out instead! Maybe Pengpeng will like the food outside?" Lin Weilin suggested after pondering.

Instead of spending more than an hour cooking at home only for their son to be unsatisfied, they might as well eat out, at least the choices are broader; there’s bound to be something their son would like, right?

Moreover, the family of three hadn’t gone out together to enjoy a meal in a long time.

Thinking about how their son loves pizza most, he smiled and asked, "Pengpeng, how about this, Daddy and Mommy take you to the pizza place for seafood pizza, your favorite? You can order whatever you want there!"

Qu Qing had no objections to her husband’s proposal.

She turned to Lin Yipeng, leaving the final decision to him.

Listening to his dad’s suggestion and seeing the expectant gazes from both parents, Lin Yipeng was silent for a moment before ultimately following his heart: "Daddy, Mommy, I still want to eat kindergarten food, still want Qingqing’s dad’s cooking."

Ugh!

Lin Weilin and Qu Qing thought their son would happily accept this proposal but never expected he would persist.

The couple exchanged helpless glances once again, their frustration almost overflowing.

"This kid, why is he so stubborn?" Qu Qing complained.

Lin Weilin couldn’t help but shake his head, saying, "Yeah, such stubbornness, wonder whom he got it from." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Not me, anyway..." Qu Qing refused to be blamed.

She then gave a meaningful look to Lin Weilin.

Understanding the meaning in his wife’s gaze, Lin Weilin: "..."

Alright!

Anything bad--it can be all him, right?

Just then...

Buzz, buzz!

The phone on the coffee table suddenly vibrated twice.

A message came in!

He picked up the phone for a look...

It was Qingqing’s dad!

After reading the message’s content, he edited the text and sent a reply: It’s nothing much, just that my Pengpeng wants to play with Qingqing and Weiwei today, wondering if you guys are home?

Seeing her husband texting, Qu Qing couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Honey, who’s the text from?"

Lin Pengyi said honestly, "It’s from Qingqing’s dad!"

This changed everything.

Lin Yipeng was interested, leaving his toys and leaning over to look, expressing his thought at the same time: "Daddy, can we go to Qingqing’s daddy’s place for dinner then...?"

Lin Weilin: "..."

Qu Qing: "..."

To extinguish Lin Yipeng’s hope, Lin Weilin showed him Huang Jun’s reply message: "Look, this is Qingqing’s dad’s message reply, he said he’s not home all day, they went on a barbecue outing with the kindergarten teachers to the lakeside scenic area, still there now, watching the bonfire and eating skewers!"

Nonetheless, contrary to expectations.

That message didn’t dissuade Lin Yipeng; instead, his eyes reignited with a spark of hope.

He looked eagerly at Lin Weilin, his voice full of expectation, "Daddy, I also want to go on a barbecue outing! I also want to eat skewers; can we go to the lakeside scenic area to find Qingqing’s dad for skewers?"

Lin Weilin: "..."

Qu Qing: "..."

Initially, Lin Weilin and Qu Qing were resolute in refusing their son’s plea.

However, Pengpeng’s persistent begging gradually wore down their resolve.

Especially Lin Weilin.

Having smelled Huang Jun’s creamy corn cake up close before, it was an unforgettable aroma!

To this day, it’s hard for him to forget.

Regrettably, due to his ungrateful son, he missed out on tasting the creamy corn cake, heightening his anticipation for Huang Jun’s cooking, hoping someday to have the privilege of tasting it.

Just to see how delicious it really is!

In this context, Lin Weilin was the first to change his stance, agreeing to his son’s request.

Seeing her husband relent, although hesitant, Qu Qing considered family harmony and her child’s wishes, ultimately choosing to compromise.

Honestly, she was somewhat craving Huang Jun’s cooking herself.

Every time she passed the kindergarten, the aroma from inside made her mouth water; imagine the taste...

So, Qu Qing nodded in agreement, saying, "Okay then, let’s go to the lakeside scenic area."

Finally, she didn’t forget to ask Lin Weilin, "But, honey, shouldn’t we at least inform Qingqing’s dad first?"

What introduction?

Should we say we’re going over there to mooch some food?

He really can’t bring himself to say that!

He still wants to keep some face!

He suggested with a smile, "Honey, I think ’why not now rather than later, why not run into them rather than plan it’, let’s not mention it, let’s just go directly for a surprise meeting! That way, when Qingqing’s dad and the other teachers see us, they’ll definitely invite us to their bonfire party. At that time, we can..."

He didn’t continue, just gave Qu Qing a meaningful glance.

Qu Qing immediately understood his meaning, she laughed, "That way we can naturally taste Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs, and it won’t seem like we’re too greedy."

"Honey, you’ve thought of everything... mua~"

Before the words were finished.

Qu Qing leaned forward and planted a sweet kiss on Lin Weilin’s cheek, rewarding him enthusiastically.

This unexpected reward made Lin Weilin immediately puff up with pride. If it weren’t for his thoughts being occupied with Huang Jun’s kebabs, or the presence of a big third wheel, he would have loved to scoop up his wife like a princess and carry her back to the room to show her his prowess.

Having long been used to his parents’ affectionate moments, Pengpeng watched with a detached expression, already accustomed to the sight, but deep inside, he couldn’t stop thinking about Qingqing’s dad’s delicious kebabs, so he couldn’t help but anxiously urge, "Dad, Mom, are we still going to eat Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs? Are we going or not?"

Lin Weilin, invigorated, scooped up Pengpeng and laughed heroically, "Of course we’re going! Son, Dad’s taking you to eat Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs right now..."

"Yay! Yay! I’m about to eat Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs!" Pengpeng was extremely excited, making Ultraman gestures in joy.

Then, the family of three got in the car and headed to the lakeside scenic area, looking for Qingqing’s dad, hoping to taste the legendary delicacy.

But...

Things didn’t go as planned.

When they hurried for almost an hour to get there...

There were only a few tents left at the camp.

And no big tents at all.

They checked each tent, but didn’t see any sign of the kindergarten teachers or Qingqing’s dad.

"Could they have left?" Qu Qing’s heart suddenly sank.

"I don’t think so..."

Though Lin Weilin also had a bad feeling, he still held onto hope, hesitatingly saying, "Maybe... maybe I should ask Qingqing’s dad? Maybe they’re just not in this area!"

"Then... go ahead and ask!"

Qu Qing nodded helplessly.

What?

Would they think the family was too greedy, coming all this way to mooch food?

Uh...

Oh well, let them think what they will!

In Qu Qing’s eyes, it was better to face their opinion than to endure the torment of not tasting the kebabs.

As long as I’m not embarrassed, then it’s others who’ll feel awkward...

Sharing the same thought, Lin Weilin picked up his phone and messaged Huang Jun: "Qingqing’s dad, where are you? I didn’t see you at the lakeside scenic camp."

However...

Huang Jun was driving and didn’t hear the message, so Lin Weilin waited with no response.

"Oh no, honey, this is bad..." Qu Qing, bored, was browsing her social media and saw posts from Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing.

It was shocking...

The realization left her dumbfounded, and her grand plan was completely dashed.

Lin Weilin’s heart suddenly tensed, a bad premonition surged again: "What? What happened?"

"Miss Yang and Miss Xie just posted, they’ve finished the picnic... and gone home..." Qu Qing had a bitter look, feeling deeply disheartened inside.

Lin Weilin: ...

In the end, they were late...

In the end, they made a trip for nothing...

In the end, they didn’t get to eat...

Oh well!

What’s meant to be will be, what’s not meant for you shouldn’t be forced...

He consoled himself helplessly.

"Dad, Mom, where’s Qingqing’s dad? When can we eat Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs?" Pengpeng blinked his innocent eyes and asked.

Lin Weilin reluctantly told his son the harsh reality, "Pengpeng, Qingqing’s dad went home, we can’t have the kebabs..."

Unable to accept it, Lin Pengyi started crying, "Waaah... I want kebabs... I want Qingqing’s dad’s kebabs..."

Lin Weilin: ...

Qu Qing: ...

She couldn’t help but complain, "Honey, it’s your fault. If you had said something to Qingqing’s dad before we left, we wouldn’t have made a trip for nothing. Now we have no kebabs and no dinner..."

Sigh~

Weren’t you the one who agreed to not notify them beforehand?

You even praised my thoughtful plan back then, and now you’re blaming me?

Ha~

Women!

Changing faces faster than flipping a book!

Listening to his wife’s complaints, though Lin Weilin felt a bit unwilling, he wisely chose to remain silent.

After all, he knew well the art of survival.

Knowing that at such times, any rebuttal would only escalate the situation and create more tension.

Thus, he refrained from adding fuel to the fire to avoid making the situation worse.

Oh well!

In the end, he’ll just silently bear it all...