Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 197 - 183: Expressing Their Dissatisfaction and Appeals to Director Liang (2)

Chapter 197: Chapter 183: Expressing Their Dissatisfaction and Appeals to Director Liang (2)

Oh dear, how did she not think about this earlier?

Just as Xu Caihong was about to speak, she heard Li Xiuxian say, "Mom, if this opportunity comes to our family, as Yuanyuan’s mother, shouldn’t I be the most qualified to participate in this event?"

With that, Xu Caihong wasn’t having it.

She laughed and retorted, "I am Yuanyuan’s grandma, basically I raised this child myself, so this spot should rightfully be mine..."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law started arguing over this issue, each insisting on her own perspective.

Neither would give in!

If Liu Qiangtao heard their argument, he’d surely shout, "Stop, stop! This matter isn’t even confirmed yet, why are you girls fussing over it?"

Just then.

Outside the door came a crisp sound of keys clinking, followed by the gentle turning of the door lock.

At this moment.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law paused their quarrel and both turned their gaze toward the doorway.

"It should be Qiangtao returning." Li Xiuxian tilted her head slightly, an expectant expression on her face.

Xu Caihong had a hint of joy flash in her eyes: "Yes, finally back."

The door slowly opened...

Sunlight gradually spilled into the house through the widening crack in the door, illuminating a small space.

Liu Qiangtao’s figure appeared at the doorway.

He looked at the two of them at the dining table not far away with a gentle smile, a trace of apology in his eyes: "Mom, sweetheart, I’m back."

"There was a bit of traffic on the way, I got back a little late, you must have been getting anxious!"

Li Xiuxian got up and took his briefcase, speaking gently: "Not at all, just finished preparing the meal, hurry and wash your hands for dinner, the dishes are getting cold..."

Liu Qiangtao nodded, went to the washroom to wash his hands, then returned to sit by the dining table.

His gaze swept over the dishes on the table, a satisfied smile on his face: "Wow, the lunch is quite a feast!"

Li Xiuxian laughed and said, "Yes, it’s all specially prepared by Mom for you, try and see if it suits your taste."

"If it’s Mom’s cooking, it’s definitely delightful!"

Liu Qiangtao smiled at Xu Caihong, then picked up his chopsticks and began to savor the food on the table.

Seeing her son eat happily, Xu Caihong was filled with joy and busied herself serving him his favorite dishes.

"Buzz buzz~"

Suddenly, Liu Qiangtao’s phone vibrated in his pocket a few times.

He picked up his phone, opened his social media, and immediately saw the message Wei Yulong had just posted: Today, my wife thoughtfully brought me home the finely crafted steamed pork, stir-fried celery with tofu, and lightly fried yam slices from the kindergarten, every bite filled with happiness. With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for!

Liu Qiangtao, unexpectedly fed a mouthful of "dog food": "..."

If he had known this, he wouldn’t have let his hand betray him by opening social media!

Next to him, Li Xiuxian also noticed Liu Qiangtao’s expression, curiously leaning over: "Honey, what are you looking at, looking so absorbed?"

"It’s Qianqian’s dad spreading ’dog food’ on social media! If you’re not afraid of being fed ’dog food’, here, take a look yourself!" Liu Qiangtao handed the phone screen over to Li Xiuxian’s eyes.

Li Xiuxian curiously looked at the phone screen, her gaze lingering on the message posted by Wei Yulong.

Unlike Liu Qiangtao, her focus was instantly drawn to the words "brought home the finely crafted steamed pork from the kindergarten," with a huge question mark rising in her mind.

Huh?

What on earth is going on?

Why are these dishes brought from the kindergarten?

Could it be that Qianqian’s mom, like her, happened to taste the delicious kindergarten meals inadvertently and couldn’t forget the taste, becoming hooked?

In order to satisfy her cravings...

Did Qianqian’s mom think of the same ’outrageous trick’ as she did—using the excuse of taking the child out during meal times, and not eating at the nursery, to pack Qianqian’s meals home for a taste?

Only, the difference between them was that she was merely at the thought level, while Qianqian’s mom actually acted on it?

It’s not an impossible thought!

Curiously, she lightly tapped on the phone screen, liked Wei Yulong’s post, and commented: "Qianqian’s dad, you guys are something, using such a trick just for a taste."

Soon after, Wei Yulong replied: "?".

Then another message came from Wei Yulong: "No tricks involved! Today the kindergarten held a ’Canteen Open Day’ event, my wife specially packed some dishes for me to try the kindergarten meals. She said they tasted really good and packed some for me to try."

What?

Today the kindergarten held a ’Canteen Open Day’ event?

Why didn’t she know about this?

Could this spot really be reserved in advance?

This seems...

Not impossible at all...

Upon realizing this, she felt like she was about to explode!

Just now arguing with her mother-in-law about it, but the long-awaited event had already started and ended quietly.

This made her feel so disappointed and helpless!

"Xiuxian, what’s wrong, why do you look so pale?" Xu Caihong asked with concern.

Li Xiuxian sighed, feeling a bit defeated, "Mom, did you know? The ’Canteen Open Day’ event date was set, and it was actually today, and... it has already ended."

Hearing this, Xu Caihong was also surprised: "Ah? Today? How come I didn’t hear anything about this? Then did we miss it?"

"Yes!" Li Xiuxian nodded helplessly.

Just then.

The parent chat group for Dorami Kindergarten’s small class (4) suddenly buzzed.

Pengpeng’s dad: Did Dorami Kindergarten hold some event today? I didn’t receive any information at all! The teacher didn’t notify the group either! @Qianqian’s dad!"

Tiantian’s mom: "There shouldn’t have been any! I didn’t receive any notification either,"

Pengpeng’s dad: "Wait, something’s not right! Just saw on social media that Qianqian’s dad posted saying Qianqian’s mom brought him packed steamed pork, stir-fried celery with tofu, and lightly fried yam slices from the kindergarten. This should be true! By the way, can the kindergarten meals really be taken out like this? Qianqian’s mom, give us some tips!"

Pengpeng’s mom: "I just @mentioned Qianqian’s mom, but she hasn’t responded, maybe she’s busy and hasn’t had time to see it..."

Seeing these messages, Li Xiuxian couldn’t help but join in the conversation.

Yuanyuan’s mom: "From what Qianqian’s dad said, Qianqian’s mom participated in the ’Canteen Open Day’ event held at the kindergarten today, and specially packed some dishes for him to try."

Pengpeng’s mom: "Today was ’Canteen Open Day’? How come I didn’t hear anything about it? The teacher didn’t notify us either?"

Yuanyuan’s mom: "It’s probably reserved! Don’t forget, Qianqian’s mom is our class parent committee chair..."

Pengpeng’s mom: "No way, I’ve been looking forward to this event for so long..."

Miaomiao’s mom: "I remember parents of the middle class saying that for previous ’Canteen Open Day’ events, it was always directly assigned to a parent committee member. So, it’s not impossible!"

Pengpeng’s mom: "They clearly said they would consider me, and now this happens, it’s just too unfair... No way, when picking up the kids this afternoon, I must go early to have a good talk with Director Liang about this."

When this was said, it immediately resonated with other parents, who all agreed and expressed their intention to go together and voice their dissatisfaction and demands to Director Liang.

Parents from other classes, when inadvertently hearing this news, also buzzed in their groups.

Then they planned to go to the school together as well to discuss with Director Liang.