Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 158 - 151: Since We’re All Colleagues, Did You Forget Something?

Chapter 158: Chapter 151: Since We’re All Colleagues, Did You Forget Something?

7:40 AM, sunlight slanted across the entrance of Dorami Kindergarten, its golden rays weaving between the ribbons and balloons, creating a thick festive atmosphere.

The kindergarten entrance was already bustling and lively.

Parents had gathered here early with their children.

In their hands were various kinds of gifts: carefully wrapped fresh flowers, ornate gift boxes, and handicrafts made with their children.

The little kids surrounded their parents, waving the cards they helped make excitedly, while also curiously eying the gifts other parents held.

Meanwhile.

The area around the kindergarten had been transformed by the nearby vendors into a temporary little market.

Speakers blared one after another, filled with endless sales pitches: "Don’t miss out as you pass by, it doesn’t matter if you buy or not, come and take a look here, see all the gifts here, everything is twenty bucks, choose anything for twenty bucks, buy anything for twenty bucks, take anything for twenty bucks..."

"Flowers—beautiful, fresh flowers just arrived this morning, roses, carnations, lilies, whatever you want, come and take a look, no need to buy, just look around..."

The vendors, each smiling, passionately sold to the passing parents, hoping to share in this special day.

Some parents who didn’t prepare gifts due to the teachers’ earlier advice, seeing others bringing gifts to the park, stopped and carefully chose from the stalls.

In the end.

Every parent picked out a bunch of vibrant fresh flowers or other suitable gifts.

As the melodious music floated out from inside the kindergarten...

The teachers of each class arrived at the kindergarten entrance, as usual, to greet the children. They smiled warmly, kindly saying to every parent and child: "Good morning!"

"Teacher, happy holiday!"

"Happy Teacher’s Day!"

"..."

Parents and children eagerly responded, expressing their holiday wishes to the teachers.

These sincere wishes filled the teachers’ hearts with warmth and moved them to smile back: "Thank you..."

With the parents’ gestures, the children stepped forward one by one to present their carefully prepared gifts to their class teachers.

However.

Facing these thoughtful gifts, the teachers felt somewhat troubled.

Previously, to avoid adding burdens to the parents and to maintain educational fairness and integrity, the teachers had specifically released a proposal in the parent group, advocating no gifts for Teacher’s Day, clearly stating that no preparations were needed.

But unexpectedly...

Despite clear indications, the parents still spontaneously prepared gifts.

Ah!

It felt as though what they said went unheard...

This left the teachers feeling quite helpless.

They understood that each gift carried the parents’ deep emotions, each was recognition and respect for the teachers’ hard work.

But the problem is...

These gifts could potentially bring extra psychological burden and social pressure to them...

Therefore...

After careful consideration, the teachers decided to only accept the holiday cards handmade by the children.

This approach allowed them to acknowledge receiving the children’s thoughts without adding too much burden.

As for other valuable gifts, the teachers courteously declined, sincerely thankful and apologetic to the parents, hoping they would understand and respect their decision.

Thus.

Wen Xueqian’s carefully chosen Dior lipstick was not accepted by Yang Yuxi and the other two teachers.

Understanding the teachers preferred receiving genuine wishes and sentiments from the children rather than material gifts, Wen Xueqian felt a bit disappointed but still understood and respected the teachers’ choice.

Other parents felt the same.

Seeing the teachers resolute in not accepting gifts, they felt helpless but quietly took back their gifts, bid farewell to the teachers, and left with their gifts.

This moment.

The kindergarten entrance became much quieter.

All the teachers began busily organizing the children at the entrance into lines, preparing for the routine morning check.

Clap!

Yang Yuxi clapped her hands, attracting the children’s attention, then gently said, "Kids, gather around here, we need to line up for morning check to enter the park."

Guided by her, the children gradually gathered near her, and with Xie Jianing’s help, lined up neatly according to height.

Then, led by Xie Jianing, the children orderly entered the park to start the morning check process.

Yang Yuxi remained at the park entrance, smiling as she greeted those children who arrived slightly late.

Soon.

The entry time came to an end, and most of the children from each class were already present.

Only a few children haven’t arrived yet.

Among these few, Qingqing and Weiwei are on the list.

This made Yang Yuxi feel somewhat puzzled.

After sending the children to the classroom and returning to the kindergarten entrance, Xie Jianing also noticed the absence of Qingqing and Weiwei.

She asked Yang Yuxi in confusion, "Miss Yang, why aren’t Qingqing and Weiwei here yet? They’re usually early!"

Yang Yuxi shook her head, a confused expression on her face, "I don’t know either... Maybe something held them up..."

"Maybe..." Xie Jianing nodded in agreement.

Just as the two were waiting, wondering whether to go back to the classroom after a few more minutes, they saw Huang Jun leisurely walking over, holding the hands of Qingqing and Weiwei.

Upon seeing Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing at the entrance, Huang Jun enthusiastically greeted, "Miss Yang, Miss Xie, good morning!"

Qingqing and Weiwei also waved their small hands and politely responded in their innocent voices, "Good morning, Miss Yang and Miss Xie!"

"Ah, Qingqing, Weiwei, good morning..."

Xie Jianing adorably made a duckbill shape with her hand to greet Qingqing and Weiwei, then turned to Huang Jun and playfully said, "Qingqing’s dad, if you were any later, we’d have to issue a missing person report."

Yang Yuxi asked with concern, "Qingqing’s dad, why are you so late today? Did something hold you up?"

This morning, Huang Jun was busy making snacks, and after preparing breakfast, the time to leave was later than anticipated.

He smiled awkwardly, "Miss Xie, Miss Yang, I’m sorry for making you worry. Actually, nothing special happened, we just left a bit late."

Speaking, he handed two small black bags to Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing.

Huang Jun hadn’t even finished saying, "These are some snacks I made myself, Happy Teacher’s Day to you..."

When Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing showed surprised expressions, staring at the black bags in Huang Jun’s hands, simultaneously guessing that the bags might contain Teacher’s Day gifts.

Yang Yuxi immediately waved her hand, graciously refusing, "Qingqing’s dad, we can’t accept these gifts..."

Xie Jianing nodded in agreement, "Yes, Qingqing’s dad, your kind gesture is already appreciated, Teacher’s Day doesn’t require gifts."

"Miss Yang, Miss Xie, these are peony flower pastries my daddy made himself, they’re really delicious, please have a taste..."

"Yes, my daddy’s pastries not only taste good, but they also look beautiful!" Weiwei added, "Miss Yang, Miss Xie, my daddy made these for you this morning, please take them..."

What?

The black bags actually contained the snacks Huang Jun specifically made for them early in the morning?

And they are peony flower pastries?!

Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing exchanged glances, disbelief showing in their eyes.

They never thought this gift would be so special and so thoughtful.

Even without seeing the actual items, just hearing the name, they could imagine its delicate appearance and enticing flavor...

Now, the scale in Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing’s hearts completely tipped over.

After all, these were snacks made by Huang Jun himself, such a rare opportunity!

If missed, they’d regret for a hundred years...

Thinking of this, both quickly accepted them, smiling and thanking, "Then we’ll take them, thank you, Qingqing’s dad,"

This scene was caught by other teachers from different classes, their eyes involuntarily showed deep envy.

Lamenting why they weren’t teachers in Qingqing and Weiwei’s class.

Otherwise, they would have these snacks!

What a pity, what a pity!

They weren’t teachers of Qingqing and Weiwei’s class, unable to enjoy this special treatment!

Sigh!

After all, aren’t they all teachers at Dorami Kindergarten? Why’s the treatment so different?

Huang Jun understood the previous concerns of Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing, he smiled, "No need to be polite. We are all colleagues, giving you some snacks to try is the least I could do!"

Saying this, he handed another black bag to Yang Yuxi, "Miss Yang, this one is for Teacher Wang, could you help me pass it to her..."

"Oh, okay! I’ll thank you on behalf of Teacher Wang!" Yang Yuxi said with a smile, and then quickly added, "Qingqing’s dad, you go ahead and do your work, I’ll take Qingqing and Weiwei to the classroom in a moment."

"Thank you so much!"

After smiling and saying goodbye to the kids, Huang Jun entered the kindergarten. As he was about to head towards the kitchen...

A striking figure caught his eye.

It was Liu Suyu!

She stood not far away, arms crossed, exuding elegance and composure.

However.

Her cold and beautiful face seemed to be shrouded in a layer of frost, giving an impression of being unapproachable.

Her icy gaze fixed directly on him.

Huang Jun met her eyes, full of meaning that silently questioned, "Since we’re all colleagues, did you forget something?"

"..."