My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 658: Uncle’s Cooking is Delicious

Xi Mi’s dad, much like Xiao Bao, was a natural talent, as if blessed by the heavens. After a supporting role in his first TV series, he shot to fame, and every subsequent project he took part in was a hit.

Now middle-aged, Xi Mi’s dad rarely appeared in films anymore. He focused on his family and his children, only occasionally acting to repay social obligations. In a film released last year, the investors and promoters had marketed it heavily under his name, but it turned out he was barely a supporting character. He was cast completely to prop up some fresh-faced young actor and an ingenue. The result was deeply embarrassing; their acting skills were so atrocious that not even special effects could salvage the horrendous display. Unsurprisingly, the film flopped.

Xi Mi’s dad clumsily started washing vegetables, while Xiao Bao and Xi Mi squatted beside him, helping and chatting. Xi Mi’s dad would occasionally say a few words to Xiao Bao; he was not a man of many words. Despite having portrayed many iconic characters, he was quite inept at communicating in real life.

Over on the other side, Lin Feng had the fire going, had cleaned the wok, and was sterilizing everything in the kitchen with high heat. By the time he was done, Xi Mi’s dad had finished washing the vegetables. The production team had also prepared a prime cut of pork belly for them.

*"Wow, Director Lin is so skilled! It’s clear he’s done this before..."*

*"Director Lin has totally changed my perception of wealthy men. He can really do anything. He’s the man of my dreams!"*

*"My dad is also great at cooking. Aside from making money, there’s nothing he can’t do..."*

*"Xi Mi’s dad has such an adorable-in-contrast personality. His conversation with Xiao Bao is hilarious!"*

*"Am I the only one fixated on the two-million-dollar watch on Director Lin’s wrist?"*

*"Director Lin’s family is really low-key, and Xiao Bao is so lovable. I love them!"*

*"Xi Mi always clings to Xiao Bao. The way he calls her ’sister’ is so sweet. I really love these adorable kids!"*

The camera panned to the other families, who were also struggling with the same type of earthen stove, clueless about how to start it.

Li Kaixin’s dad was born in the countryside and had used such a stove as a child. With tremendous effort, he finally got the fire going properly. Jiao Jiao’s family lived close by, so her dad, who couldn’t start a fire, went over to see how Li Kaixin’s dad was doing and if they could team up to get the fire going.

Meanwhile, Princess Xing Yun and her dad came over to Xi Mi’s house.

Carrying Xing Yun in one arm and holding a basket of vegetables in the other, he entered and called out, "Is Xi Mi’s dad here?"

Xi Mi came running out, with Xiao Bao following close behind. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Xing Yun’s dad smiled. "Oh, Xiao Bao is here too?"

Xiao Bao waved at Xing Yun and explained, "The place we’re staying at doesn’t have anywhere to cook, so we came to borrow the stove at little brother Xi Mi’s house."

Xing Yun’s dad let his daughter go play with the other kids while he went inside to check things out. Xing Yun shook her head, indicating she wanted to stay with her dad. Helpless, he had to carry her inside with him. "Xi Mi’s dad, have you gotten your fire started yet?"

Upon entering the kitchen, he saw Xi Mi sitting before the stove, adding firewood to the flames. Lin Feng, with swift, precise movements, was chopping vegetables on the cutting board.

Xing Yun’s dad’s eyes widened. "Wow, you guys are amazing! You’ve already started cooking..." He then looked a bit awkward. "Uh, could I trouble you to let us join you for the meal?"

"I don’t know how to do any of this," Xi Mi’s dad said. "It was Xiao Bao’s dad who started the fire. I just picked and washed some vegetables."

Lin Feng paused his work and took the vegetable basket from Xing Yun’s dad. "Leave this to us. Could you please help watch the kids, Xing Yun’s dad?"

Xing Yun’s dad was delighted. "Then I’ll leave it in your capable hands! I’ll go watch the kids."

Outside, Xiao Bao and Xi Mi were playing, moving stones to see what might be hidden beneath them.

Xing Yun’s dad approached with his daughter. "What are you two playing?"

Xiao Bao shouted, "Treasure hunting!"

Xing Yun’s dad tried to get his daughter excited. "Xing Yun, how about we join in and hunt for treasure with them?"

Xiao Bao smiled, her chubby face looking incredibly cute. "Xing Yun, want to join us?"

Xing Yun hesitated.

Her dad quickly reassured her, "Daddy will be right here with you. I’m not going anywhere."

Xiao Bao took a small clip from her hair and handed it to Xing Yun. "This is a little gift to you for becoming my good friend, okay?"

The hair clip was a very cute, small red apple—a new design launched by Er Bao. It was pricey and had sold out in a flash.

Xing Yun clearly liked it. She glanced at her dad for permission. After getting his nod of approval, she smiled sweetly at Xiao Bao. "Thank you, Sister Xiao Bao!"

Xiao Bao waved her hand with a magnanimous air. "You’re welcome! Now we’re good friends!"

Xing Yun smiled sweetly and nodded.

Her dad put the apple hair clip on his daughter. "So pretty!"

Xi Mi nodded in agreement. "Yes, it’s really pretty!"

And just like that, Xing Yun joined in, and the three kids began their so-called treasure-hunting adventure.

*"Xiao Bao is so good with people, unlike me..."*

*"That little apple hair clip costs 4,500... It’s so, so pretty. I had to scramble to snag one for my sister’s birthday... Highly recommended!"*

*"Xi Mi has a pretty high EQ. This little boy is very likable!"*

*"Xing Yun is so sweet-looking, and Xiao Bao is so adorably chubby, I just want to pinch her cheeks!"*

*"I wonder if Xiao Bao will still be this cute after she has her growth spurt!"*

*"Xiao Bao doesn’t seem like a child from a wealthy family at all, just like any other kid. Her parents have raised her so well!"*

Back in the kitchen, Xi Mi’s dad tended the fire while Lin Feng cooked and, at the same time, made orange juice for the kids. He washed the oranges, cut them in half, and squeezed out the juice. The oranges were very juicy; their only drawback was being a bit sour. Lin Feng found some sugar in the kitchen and added just enough to get the taste right.

The countryside was still quite cold in the winter, so meals had to be eaten while hot. After the food was ready, Lin Feng and Xi Mi’s dad set the table and called the one adult and three children outside to come eat. Since the tap water was cold, Lin Feng warmed some water in a wok for them to wash their hands.

After washing their hands, everyone sat down together for the meal.

Both Xi Mi’s dad and Xing Yun’s dad couldn’t stop praising Lin Feng’s cooking. "This is delicious! Do you usually do the cooking at home?"

Xi Mi’s dad had been taking on fewer acting roles lately. Having reached middle age without managing his figure, it was inevitable that he had put on some weight. Seeing him eat so heartily, you could tell he normally didn’t hold back. Xing Yun’s dad ate relatively less, but his daughter ate a lot. When kids eat together, they tend to be more enthusiastic and enjoy their food more. The consensus was that the children ate half a bowl more than usual.

After the meal, Xing Yun’s dad proactively took on the task of washing the dishes. Lin Feng, meanwhile, found an enamel basin, scooped some hot embers from the stove into it, and let the kids gather around to warm themselves by the fire. The children crouched together, talking and laughing.

Just then, Jiao Jiao’s dad and Li Kaixin’s dad came by with their children to visit. Their own meal had been a disheartening affair. The kids had eaten very little, and the adults had only reluctantly eaten their fill.

When Lin Feng learned that Jiao Jiao and Li Kaixin hadn’t eaten much, he asked if they wanted some of the leftovers. There was just enough for two more children.

Xiao Bao said proudly, "My dad’s cooking is really tasty. You’ll definitely like it."

Xi Mi also chimed in, "Uncle’s cooking is delicious!"

Even the usually quiet Xing Yun spoke up. "Uncle’s food is super delicious, even better than what my mommy makes!"