The traditional food-making activity in the garden quickly came to an end.

The parents and children in Class (4) all contributed all their food tickets to their own class’s booth.

As these parents put it: "Our decision is completely legitimate and compliant. The wontons and soup dumplings in front of our booth are so delicious, isn’t it only normal to vote for them?"

Even some parents from other classes who were making food, after tasting the two specialties of Class (4), didn’t hesitate to cast their food tickets for Class (4).

Showing support!

Though everyone is a competitor, they all have a clear understanding and self-awareness.

The food made by their own class doesn’t even hold a candle to Class (4).

Even if they cast their votes for their own class...

They would still miss out on the top three.

Since that’s the case, they might as well do a favor and vote for Class (4), as a small gesture of support, and also make a good impression in front of Boss Huang.

This way, in the future, their children being at the same school might afford them a bit of slight preferential treatment from Boss Huang.

Of course, the biggest reason they were willing to cast such a vote is that the food from Class (4) conquered their taste buds.

Jiangling, who had gone around, returned to his own class’s booth and shared the information he gathered with Huang Tao and the two teachers: "I took a quick walk around, and only Class (6) is noteworthy, probably our competitor, other classes are no match for us."

This "noteworthy" and "competitor" can only be judged by the flow of people in front of their booth, as no one can easily know how many food tickets they collected.

Everything is just an estimate.

Ye Wen and Xu Weiwei felt a bit of crisis, worrying slightly.

But they were very confident in the food from Class (4).

Even more confident in Huang Tao!

Upon hearing this, Huang Tao smiled and said: "The two specialties of Class (6) are indeed tempting, their glutinous rice balls are quite good. I was fortunate to receive a portion from a parent responsible for food-making in their class earlier, and it indeed tasted quite good!"

"Let’s just do our best, and wait for the results to be announced!"

"You’re right!"

Jiangling agreed, nodding, and helped to tidy up the various kitchen utensils in front of the booth.

On the other side.

The school’s leaders began counting the food tickets submitted by each class.

Now they are counting the Class (4), which has the most votes!

ticket, 2 tickets, 3 tickets...

The small table was divided into two parts, at first, the left side had all the food tickets, after being counted, they were placed on the right side.

This way, there’s less chance of confusion!

Initially, the left side occupied most of the table, while the right side was empty, but as more than half of the food tickets were counted, the right side gradually took up most of the table, while the left side gradually emptied.

"845 tickets!"

After counting all, the teacher couldn’t help but open their eyes wide, this number is quite astonishing!

You know, there are about 500 children in the garden, plus their parents, about a thousand people in total.

But among these about a thousand parents and children, more than two-thirds chose Class (4)...

This number of votes is a historic high!

In past years, the highest votes in such food-making activities just barely exceeded 500.

It seems this year’s first place is undoubtedly Class (4).

The other school leaders couldn’t help but express their astonishment upon hearing this.

"Wow... Class (4)’s votes are so high..."

"Aren’t you looking at who Class (4) invited as the parent to make traditional food, it’s Boss Huang from Delicious Restaurant! With him on board, how can Class (4)’s food votes not be high?"

"But the parent from Class (6) used to be a chef at a Three-star Michelin Restaurant, and is now the head chef at Lin City Lan Mansion. The first place in the school’s traditional food-making contest in two previous years was all because of him, which allowed Class (6) to win. I didn’t expect his culinary skills to still be outmatched in front of Boss Huang..."

"This just means Class (6) encountered the biggest dark horse of the year. Who let Class (4) have a parent with superb culinary skills this year!"

"Hey, hey, speaking of which, can I go ahead and write the first-place certificate now?"

"Go ahead, go ahead... The first place is undoubtedly Class (4)! As for the second place, judging by the current thickness of the food ticket votes, it should be Class (6), but for safety’s sake, it’s better to count them to be sure. Hold on, I’ll be right there."

...

Ye Wen pulled Xu Weiwei...

The two teachers of Class (4) stood hand in hand on the grand stage.

Festive songs were transmitted from the speakers on both sides of the stage, drifting through the wind and landing in their ears.

On their charming faces, a bright smile was evident.

Because the Class (4) they led won the first place in this year’s New Year’s traditional food-making contest!

Getting this ranking, to them, was not easy!

If it weren’t for Huang Tao’s strong support this time, this large award would probably have been hard to fall into their class.

It was really not easy!

For this New Year’s traditional food-making, they had started preparing the venue and equipment for food making a few days ago.

Last night, they continued to communicate with the kitchen regarding class material procurement.

They came even early this morning, bustling around.

Also busy transporting all the necessary cooking tools and ingredients to this food area.

Now this hard work and effort didn’t go to waste like in past years, instead, it was rewarded.

How could they not be happy?

The answer is naturally affirmative!

They are very happy!

And feel proud and satisfied for earning this honor for their class.

They also feel a deep gratitude towards Huang Tao for his contribution to their class today.

"Teacher Ye, Teacher Xu..."

The children of Class (4) below the stage, upon hearing their own class winning the award, were all excited and thrilled. Now, watching the two teachers standing on the award stage, waiting for Director Li to give out the award, they waved their little hands happily at the two of them.

Huang Tao and the other parents also watched the stage with joyous smiles on their faces

"Now, let’s welcome our Director Li to present the award to the winning class... Class (4)."

As the winning class in today’s traditional food-making, Ye Wen and Xu Weiwei received the certificate and prize from Director Li.

The prizes were not valuable items, just three boxes of yogurt and some small snacks.

When Ye Wen and Xu Weiwei, holding the certificate on either side, cooperated with the school’s photographer to take a commemorative photo...

Applause suddenly erupted, very enthusiastic!

However, not everyone was applauding, some remained silent, mostly teachers from other classes and some parents who made food, and their feelings were understandable at this moment.

But shortly after, they also offered their own applause.

After the event, Teacher Ye and Teacher Xu distributed these prizes to the children in the class.

Each child received a share!

Holding the prizes, the children were not only happy but also felt proud and satisfied.

This was the first certificate their class won...