Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 451 - 412: The Thrill of Tension

Upon stepping into the kitchen...

The rich aroma slowly pervaded the kitchen, like invisible ribbons gently wrapping around Wei Guodong and his companions, penetrating straight into their nostrils and completely awakening the desires deep within their hearts.

So much so that they couldn’t even take in the cleanliness and layout of the kitchen, as all their attention was drawn by the enticing fragrance, making their stomachs rumble with hunger.

Well, of course!

Visiting the kitchen was just an excuse; coming to eat was their true intent!

In the next moment...

Their eyes, as if drawn by a magnet, focused simultaneously on the source of the aroma—the work area.

Through the transparent glass window, Wei Guodong clearly saw the busy figures inside the work area.

Then...

Among the busy figures, he was immediately captivated by the young man in a spotless chef’s uniform.

The young man’s movements with the pan were smooth and rhythmic, with each toss and seasoning revealing a calm, unflinching confidence...

A flash of undisguised admiration appeared in Wei Guodong’s eyes, as he quickly linked this young figure with the reputed Chef Huang from Dorami Kindergarten, frequently seen and praised on TV and online recently.

He couldn’t help but smile slightly, turning to ask Liang Yinqiu beside him, "Director Liang, that young man handling the pan in the work area, he must be the famous Chef Huang of your kindergarten, right?"

"Yes, Director Wei, that’s him!" Liang Yinqiu nodded with pride, then suggested, "Director Wei, why don’t we go into the work area and meet our Chef Huang?"

Wei Guodong was naturally delighted with this suggestion, but upon second thought...

Huang Jun was deeply immersed in cooking, and any external disturbance might break his focus and affect his exquisite skills.

He certainly didn’t want Huang Jun’s pace in cooking to be disrupted by their arrival, which might affect their tasting time of the gourmet meal.

If they really caused a delay in the much-anticipated meal due to interference, it would truly be a loss...

Therefore...

He waved his hand and smiled, replying, "No need, no need, Chef Huang is busy right now! Let’s not disturb him, appreciating from outside the work area is enough."

"We can meet him after he’s done, it’s not too late, right?"

Liang Yinqiu nodded in agreement, saying, "Director Wei is absolutely right, it’s just a matter of time."

Everyone quietly stood by the side of the work area, using their eyes to appreciate each step of Huang Jun’s cooking process...

Inside the work area.

"Sizzle, sizzle..."

Huang Jun coated each marinated piece of pork with a delicate layer of starch, then placed them into the oil pan.

The oil splattered as the pieces entered the pan, complementing the delightful sound, creating a kitchen symphony where each note danced, lifting the mood instantly.

When the pieces were half-cooked in the oil, he skillfully used a slotted spoon to fish them out, draining the excess oil.

He then reheated the oil and returned the half-cooked pieces to the hot oil.

Under the intense heat of the oil, the pieces rolled around, turning golden brown on the outside, emitting an alluring fragrance. He scooped them out and set them aside for later.

Huang Jun heated a pan with oil, sautéing sliced onions. The aroma of onions mingled with the oil, releasing an irresistible scent...

He added his carefully crafted plum sauce to the pan.

With the sounds of "gurgle, gurgle," the pieces in the pan made enticing noises under the plum sauce’s embrace, with each bubble bursting releasing a richer scent, adding a sweet and sour flavor to the dish.

With intense stir-frying, the sauce evenly coated each piece, making them look crystal clear, sparkling under the light.

That was the exquisite, flavorful, and aromatic Crystal Sweet and Sour Pork.

Wei Guodong and the others, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but swallow hard.

Couldn’t take it any longer~

Really couldn’t take it any longer~

This fragrance was too tantalizing, and the dish was too irresistible~

If they kept watching, they’d drool all over...

At that moment, they felt they should be outside, not in the kitchen, watching such tempting dishes. This way, they wouldn’t have to endure such awful torment here.

But now, all they could do was endure the anticipation...

Huang Jun, glancing up, saw Liang Yinqiu and the others outside the work area.

When his gaze fell on Wei Guodong and the others, a knowing light flashed in his eyes.

It seemed... the leaders from the Education Bureau had come to the kitchen.

Moreover, at the forefront should be Director Wei himself!

Don’t ask him how he knew!

If asked, it was because of frequent visitors from the Education Bureau, Wan Zhenhong and Xin Jinghui, whom he was familiar with, leading him to deduce Director Wei’s identity.

Seeing them constantly staring at his pan, eyes gleaming and swallowing incessantly, Huang Jun tried hard to suppress his laughter, secretly amused: These leaders from the Education Bureau, usually so serious, were now like children, enchanted by the allure of food, revealing a rare side of themselves.

It seemed... even Director Wei was enthralled by his culinary skills!

A sense of pride inevitably arose in his heart.

Jiang Shuihan and Lv Pengfei, suddenly noticing Wei Guodong and others outside the work area, were slightly startled, suddenly filled with a sense of time rewinding, as if back to school days when the dean popped his head through the back window to inspect the classroom, evoking those nervous yet exciting feelings.

Thankfully, they had swallowed their drool earlier, resisting the urge to sneak a taste.

Otherwise, if caught red-handed, it would be more than just embarrassment, but also unnecessary discomfort for Dorami Kindergarten.

If so... that would be a real mess!

"Director Wei, shall we sit over there for a bit? The meal will start soon," Liang Yinqiu, exhausted by only seeing but not eating, sensing it was about time, suggested.

"Alright!"

Though reluctant, Wei Guodong agreed to Liang Yinqiu’s suggestion to avoid being tormented by such enticing dishes.

Liang Yinqiu then gestured to Aunt Li and Aunt Lin to bring the meals over.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin, understanding the gesture, nodded at Liang Yinqiu.

Having received the signal, Liang Yinqiu led Wei Guodong and the others to the dining area of the canteen, where they took their seats.

Sitting and waiting for the dishes to be served.

As Wei Guodong’s eyes roamed over the canteen, they quickly fixated on a bright red banner on the wall, "Director Liang, this ’Miracle Hands’ banner, that should be the one widely circulated online, right?"

"Right, Director Wei, I didn’t expect you’d also be an expert in surfing the internet and paying so much attention to this?" Liang Yinqiu, with a touch of surprise, smiled and said.

Wei Guodong waved his hand, saying, "I rarely surf the internet; it’s just that Chef Huang from your kindergarten is so famous, with stories about him circulating everywhere in my office, making it hard for me not to pay attention."

"Every time a colleague mentions his culinary creations, I can’t help but want to try. Today I finally have the chance to taste the Coconut Crisps he made, and they truly live up to the reputation. I’m also looking forward to the lunch he’s preparing for us."

On Liang Yinqiu’s face appeared a proud smile, "Director Wei, rest assured, Chef Huang’s skills will surely surprise you."

During their conversation, Aunt Li and Aunt Lin approached, carrying the dishes.