Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 246 - 231: A True Man Knows When to Yield and When to Stand Tall

Chapter 246: Chapter 231: A True Man Knows When to Yield and When to Stand Tall

Chef Ge just stood there quietly staring at Liu Shiwei and his wife, without saying a word.

That look...

As if he wanted to see through the meat bun in their hands.

What a pity...

Wen Xueqian was still immersed in the aftertaste of the meat bun, completely oblivious to Chef Ge’s longing gaze.

Liu Shiwei, out of the corner of his eye, inadvertently noticed the oddity of Chef Ge and slightly turned his head, his gaze landing on Chef Ge.

Seeing Chef Ge looking eager to eat yet too shy to ask, Liu Shiwei immediately understood.

He smiled faintly but deliberately said, "Chef Ge, if there’s nothing else, you can go back to the kitchen and get busy, no need to stand here."

Chef Ge: (*ﾟｪﾟ*||)

Oh Liu Shiwei, oh Liu Shiwei...

Do you truly not understand?

Or are you just pretending not to understand?

Chef Ge stood there, momentarily speechless, looking at Liu Shiwei with resentment, while inwardly drawing a small circle to blame Liu Shiwei a bit.

If it weren’t for being tortured by your "nightmare meat buns" before, I wouldn’t be so scared of the word "meat bun" and avoid it at all costs.

Alas!

Forget it, forget it!

A man should be able to bend and stretch.

Better to ask directly!

After a moment of consideration, the contradiction in his heart slowly subsided.

So...

He mustered up the courage, showing an awkward yet polite smile, and slowly said, "Chairman Liu, earlier I was too stubborn, this meat bun... may I also have a taste?"

Ha~

What do you think?

What do you think?

Did Liu Shiwei guess right?

Do you regret it now?!

Liu Shiwei laughed heartily, looking at Chef Ge with a teasing expression of "Chef Ge, didn’t you say you didn’t want it?" and patted Chef Ge on the shoulder: "Chef Ge, I knew you’d change your mind! Here, this meat bun is for you. I guarantee you’ll want more after tasting it!"

As he spoke, he took a meat bun from the warmer and handed it to Chef Ge.

"Thank you!"

Chef Ge politely expressed his gratitude, reached out to take the meat bun, and then placed it under his nose, taking a deep, close sniff...

The rich aroma hit his nose, with no nausea or vomiting feeling, instead making his appetite grow stronger, eager to taste this meat bun.

This is definitely a good sign!

He hopes this good sign will last, allowing him to have a beautiful taste experience and savor the meat buns made by Huang Jun properly.

Therefore.

Harboring these beautiful hopes, he tentatively took a small bite.

Immediately, a glow of surprise illuminated his face.

The taste of the meat bun far exceeded his expectations, its texture amazed him...

A rich wheat aroma mixed with a hint of sweetness gently spread in his mouth, the elastic outer skin as delicate and smooth as a woman’s skin, making it captivating and unforgettable.

The part of the bun soaked in meat juice melted on the tongue with a light bite, bringing an unparalleled soft texture, and the aroma surged like waves, quickly dominating his sensory world.

He couldn’t wait and took another big bite.

The delicious meat filling and sweet bun skin blended perfectly in his mouth, intertwining and dancing, the wonderful taste was utterly intoxicating.

Chef Ge couldn’t help but exclaim, "This bun, it’s so fragrant, the taste is absolutely amazing!"

Liu Shiwei said with a proud smile, "Of course, Chef Huang’s skills have never disappointed anyone. Everyone who has tasted his creations has had nothing but praise."

Chef Ge nodded in agreement, only then realizing that after eating a meat bun, his stomach didn’t feel any discomfort, no nausea, and no urge to vomit...

He felt he could do it again!

Really!

He could do it again!

He felt he could now fully enjoy the deliciousness of the meat bun!

Thanks to Chef Huang for rescuing him from the shadow of "nightmare meat buns," no longer subjected to its torture...

At this moment...

He almost cried tears of joy, two broad noodle-like tears flowed down.

He looked at Huang Jun, his heart full of gratitude and admiration: "Chef Huang, the seasoning is perfect, you are truly amazing!"

"Thank you for the compliment, I am really happy to receive your recognition, Chef Ge."

Huang Jun smiled, politely expressing his gratitude.

Chef Ge chuckled and continued, "Chef Huang, don’t be modest! These buns are so delicious, unmatched! Every detail is handled perfectly. Especially the meat filling, finely and evenly chopped, perfectly seasoned, you can tell it took real effort in every bite. The tenderness of the meat and the softness of the dough are a match made in heaven, every bite is enchanting. We definitely need to meet more often to exchange ideas and learn from each other in the future."

After this tasting, Chef Ge had a deeper understanding of Huang Jun’s culinary skills, and in his heart, he held even more respect.

When he cooks later, he must put forth his best effort and skills, otherwise Chef Huang might really outdo him, and if that happens, how could he continue in the culinary world?

So, he has to perform well, can’t let Chef Huang have a laugh.

"You’re too kind, Chef Ge, let’s exchange ideas when there’s an opportunity," Huang Jun humbly replied.

"Great!" Chef Ge nodded in agreement, then said, "Chef Huang, why don’t you sit for a while, have some tea with Chairman Liu and chat, and I’ll head to the kitchen to start preparing. Later, you must try my cooking, let’s spar a bit."

"Alright!"

Huang Jun agreed cheerfully, watching Chef Ge’s departing figure.

Wen Xueqian warmly greeted, "Qingqing’s dad, try some of my Anxi Tieguanyin tea and these custard mooncakes. I made these strictly following the method you taught me, you must have a taste."

"Alright, I’ll savor them well."

Huang Jun picked up a golden, tempting custard mooncake from the porcelain plate, took a small bite, and the silky custard filling flowed out like amber, instantly releasing a seductive sweet aroma...

The taste was indeed quite good!

At least it showed real effort, inheriting his true skills!

Huang Jun gave Wen Xueqian a thumbs up, praising, "Mrs. Liu, your skills truly surpass the master’s!"

Though his words carried some courtesy, Wen Xueqian still showed a delighted smile on her face: "It’s mainly because Qingqing’s dad taught me well. Please teach me more dessert-making skills in the future. Qingqing always comes back praising how delicious Qingqing’s dad’s cooking is, and the desserts are tasty too. You must pass on a few tricks to me, so I can make some at home for her to enjoy."

Huang Jun replied with a smile: "Of course, that’s no problem. I’m more than happy to share my culinary experiences. However, you know I’m usually quite busy, so I may not have much time to teach you. But we can set a time, or I can write down the steps and techniques for you. You can follow them, and if you have questions, you can ask me after school."

Wen Xueqian brightened up instantly upon hearing that: "That’s wonderful, Qingqing’s dad. As long as I can learn your skills, any way is fine, even if it’s your written steps. To me, they are precious learning materials, I believe I can learn a lot from them!"

Huang Jun smiled: "Alright, I’ll write a few dessert recipes for you later. Try them at home!"

Liu Shiwei also came over, somewhat expectantly saying, "Chef Huang, I also want to learn from you on how to make those delicious meat buns. My Hanhan particularly loves eating them, but my skills aren’t up to par. Last time I made a whole pot for her, and she didn’t eat a single one."

After saying this, he looked at Wen Xueqian with an air of grievance.

Wen Xueqian avoided his gaze and pretended not to see.

Seriously.

Why don’t they want to eat your meat buns, don’t you have any clue? 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Isn’t it because your skills are really lacking, and the buns taste too awful!

The fact that she and Hanhan aren’t terrorized by your "nightmare meat buns" is already a blessing!

You actually have the courage to blame them for not eating?

Who gave you the guts, Liang Jingru?

Huang Jun was quite surprised, as Chairman Liu, who usually dominated the business world, also had such a strong interest in cooking.

What surprised him even more was that Chairman Liu didn’t ask his household’s professional chef for guidance but instead sought advice from him, an amateur enthusiast.

But, speaking of it.

What kind of "skills unworthy of presenting" are those that Chairman Liu talked about?

Seeing Mrs. Liu’s subtle expression, without needing an explanation, it’s apparent that Chairman Liu’s culinary skills are likely quite "unique."

However, since Chairman Liu asked, Huang Jun couldn’t refuse his request.

Moreover, meat buns are fairly common, so sharing the recipe is no problem!

Whether he can learn it or not will depend on his luck!

He chuckled and said, "Chairman Liu, I didn’t expect you to be interested in cooking as well. No problem, I’ll write down the meat bun recipe for you later, try it at home when you have time. Hopefully, you can make a flavor your family will enjoy."

"Great, Chef Huang, thank you very much, I’ll definitely try cooking myself!" Liu Shiwei quickly nodded in thanks,

Wen Xueqian smiled and took paper and pen from nearby, respectfully handing them to Huang Jun.

Huang Jun took the paper and pen and began meticulously writing down the steps for making meat buns, ensuring every step was clear so Liu Shiwei wouldn’t be confused.

He also wrote down a few snacks made at the kindergarten for Wen Xueqian, so she could make them at home to satisfy Hanhan’s little cravings.

After finishing, Huang Jun handed the paper to them and said, "Chairman Liu, Mrs. Liu, take a look, and if there’s anything unclear, feel free to ask."

Wen Xueqian examined the paper closely, admiring, "It’s very detailed, Qingqing’s dad, you’re truly thoughtful. I hope I can learn and satisfy my child Hanhan."

Liu Shiwei also seriously reviewed the paper, nodding with satisfaction, saying, "Indeed, this is much more detailed than those general instructions online or what Chef Ge mentioned. Chef Huang, you’ve put a lot of care into this!"

"Chairman Liu, Mrs. Liu, you’re too kind." Huang Jun smiled modestly.

"You can call me Old Liu or Brother Liu..."

Chairman Liu said casually, "Calling me Chairman Liu feels so formal..."

Wen Xueqian also chimed in with a smile, "Exactly, don’t call me Mrs. Liu either, just Wen Xueqian or sister-in-law is fine."

Huang Jun smiled and agreed, "Brother Liu! Sister-in-law!"

"That’s better..."

Liu Shiwei and his wife both chuckled.

"Brother Liu, Sister-in-law, may I use the restroom?" Huang Jun inquired politely.

Liu Shiwei pointed towards the kitchen’s direction, saying, "Brother Huang, head through the kitchen and make a left, the restroom is right there."

"Alright, thank you, Brother Liu!"

Huang Jun gratefully nodded, and followed Liu Shiwei’s directions towards the restroom.

Having taken care of his personal needs, Huang Jun felt much refreshed.

He washed his hands and prepared to return to the living room, but as he passed the kitchen again.

He caught the aroma and couldn’t help slowing his pace, eventually succumbing to curiosity and opening the sliding door, stepping inside...