Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 205 - 191: A Very Good Idea!

"Miss Yang, we’re off duty, I’m heading out first."

Xie Jianing said softly, her face showing a trace of fatigue that was hard to conceal and an unspoken sense of helplessness.

In fact, she didn’t want to leave; she actually wanted to stay, to stay and enjoy the delicious meals in the park!

What a pity!

The park does not provide dinner!

This left her feeling incredibly low-spirited every time she finished work.

She glanced at the kitchen from afar through the window and couldn’t help but sigh to herself:

Oh!

What a regrettable and helpless thing this is...

Yang Yuxi also felt the same way!

For her, going home meant dealing with hunger, there was nothing to look forward to at all.

She used to have the excuse to bum a dinner off Huang Jun, but ever since Director Liang assigned a car to Huang Jun, she no longer had an excuse, nor the chance to bum his dinner, or breakfast.

She had not bummed a meal from Huang Jun in many days!

Thinking of this, her mood was full of disappointment, but she still managed to smile and nodded in response to Xie Jianing’s greeting: "Alright, Miss Xie, be careful on the road, I’m almost done tidying up, I’ll be going home soon."

After seeing Xie Jianing off, Yang Yuxi started to pack her belongings, putting her phone, lesson plans, and other items into her bag one by one.

She walked out of the office and headed towards the parking lot.

Just then.

A familiar and tempting aroma quietly floated in, lingering at her nose, making her swallow her saliva involuntarily. Her stomach, which wasn’t that hungry before, suddenly began to growl.

Now speaking of.

Huang Jun had already taken Qingqing and Weiwei home, so where did this aroma come from?

Curiosity drove her, following the scent to find out what was going on.

When she reached the source of the fragrance...

She saw the Orange family of three gathered together, enjoying dinner with relish.

Orange’s eyes revealed satisfaction and happiness, and its two little ones—Steamed Bun and Pumpkin Pie—were eating without looking up.

"They’re not eating... cat food... but rather... the meal Chef Huang made at noon?!"

Looking at the rice mixed with steamed pork in the food bowl, with its steaming aroma leisurely rising, she instantly realized the source of the aroma and couldn’t help but show an expression of surprise mixed with envy in her eyes.

Honestly.

This was really the first time in her life she had been so envious of a cat.

Just think about it, Orange and its family didn’t lack breakfast, lunch, or tea-time snacks, and when it came time for dinner, there was food for them.

The key point is...

The Orange family also received extra care from Huang Jun, even preparing dinner for them.

Such a cat’s life?

Who wouldn’t envy it!

After all, as a colleague of Huang Jun, she never had the privilege of such treatment!

It really fits the saying: people are not as well off as cats!

Wait a minute!

Since Chef Huang could be so considerate to leave some delicious lunch for the Orange family as dinner, why couldn’t he leave some for her, a colleague who sees him day in and day out?

Did she mean less to Chef Huang than these two big and one little cats?

Thinking about it this way, she began to doubt her own charm!

But then she thought!

Maybe...

Huang Jun wasn’t unwilling to leave her some food, but rather there were indeed many colleagues in the park, making it difficult for him to leave something for just her alone.

If other colleagues saw, it would inevitably cause dissatisfaction and complaints.

To avoid unnecessary disputes and conflicts, Huang Jun had to be fair to everyone as much as possible.

Moreover, she never actively asked Huang Jun to make some extra lunch and set aside a portion for her as dinner!

If she had asked, Huang Jun would certainly agree.

They had a pretty good relationship with each other.

She was also the homeroom teacher of Qingqing and Weiwei!

This connection also made their relationship quite unusual.

Yes, it must be like this!

It’s definitely not because her charm was lacking!

Just thinking about this.

A familiar voice reached her ears: "Yuxi, you’re here too?"

Su Yu?!

Yang Yuxi’s mind immediately conjured up the owner of the voice, and she instinctively turned her head to look...

Sure enough!

Liu Suyu’s figure instantly came into her view.

She asked with some surprise, "Su Yu, how come you’re here too?"

Liu Suyu gestured with her round chin towards Orange.

Yang Yuxi suddenly understood.

It seemed... Liu Suyu was also attracted by that enticing aroma.

She smiled and said, "Looks like we were both lured here by Chef Huang’s skills!"

Liu Suyu gently nodded with a smile, then leisurely walked to the food bowl, her gaze immediately captured by the almost empty, yet still alluringly fragrant, steamed meat with rice.

Looking at the messy yet still delicious meal, she couldn’t help but swallow, a complex emotion swelling inside her.

She sighed silently, shaking her head helplessly, and murmured quietly, "It’s just unfair! A single cat gets to enjoy such luxurious treatment!"

Yang Yuxi nodded deeply in agreement and echoed, "Who says so? I feel like I’m not living as well as a cat. Look at Orange’s family, they get to eat such delicious meals every day, even dinner is thoughtfully prepared by Chef Huang, yet we hardworking folks don’t even get a taste of the garden’s dinner, not even leftovers from lunch."

Liu Suyu rested one hand on her chest, lightly stroking her fair round chin with the other, thinking.

"Why don’t we bring this up with Director Liang and see if Chef Huang can make more meals for lunch so we can take some home for dinner. Yuxi, what do you think of my idea?"

"Su Yu, it seems we had the same thought!" Yang Yuxi replied with a smile, "Having a delicious dinner to bring home would indeed be a nice comfort. However, whether Director Liang and Chef Huang will agree is still unknown."

Liu Suyu frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "This definitely needs careful consideration. But if Director Liang agrees to our suggestion, I believe Chef Huang will follow suit."

Why was Su Yu so certain Huang Jun would agree?

Could there be some secret between them?

Yang Yuxi couldn’t help but feel a bit suspicious, sensing they might have some private connection.

She curiously asked, "Su Yu, how can you be so sure Chef Huang will agree?"

Liu Suyu smiled slightly: "Actually, I’ve chatted with Chef Huang a bit in private. He’s a very easy-going person, and he takes good care of the colleagues in the garden. As long as our request is reasonable and gets Director Liang’s support, I’m sure he’ll be happy to help."

Yang Yuxi’s curiosity deepened, and she couldn’t help but tease, "Oh my! You seem to know Chef Huang quite well! Su Yu, do you have some ’deal’ with Chef Huang secretly? Why do I feel like you’re exceptionally confident he’ll agree?"

Liu Suyu burst out laughing, her chest heaving greatly with laughter!

She lightly patted Yang Yuxi’s shoulder, playfully scolding, "What are you thinking about all day long in that little head of yours! There’s nothing but pure collegial conversation between me and Chef Huang. Besides, my understanding of him is just based on usual observation and interaction, don’t overthink it!"

Seeing Liu Suyu speaking so earnestly, Yang Yuxi, though still slightly doubtful, had to temporarily let it go.

She smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I believe you, but how should we approach Director Liang about this?"

Liu Suyu grinned mischievously: "Yuxi, I’m assigning this task to you. You’re close with Director Liang, so you’re the most suitable person to handle this. I trust your ability; you’ll definitely persuade her."

Yang Yuxi rolled her eyes dramatically, complaining, "Why is it always me? Why do these thankless tasks always fall on me?"

Liu Suyu smiled and comforted her, "Okay, okay, don’t complain. This time I’ll go with you, alright? Director Liang should be almost done with her work for the day, we need to hurry and go to her, or else we’ll have to wait until tomorrow."

With that, Liu Suyu grabbed Yang Yuxi’s hand, and they hurriedly headed towards the office building.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, Liang Yinqiu happened to come downstairs and unexpectedly ran into them.

Seeing their hurried steps, Liang Yinqiu looked puzzled and casually asked, "Miss Yang, Manager Liu, did you leave something in the office?"

Whew!

Whew!

Liu Suyu took deep breaths to calm her rapid breathing, then gently shook her head: "Director Liang, we didn’t forget anything. Actually, we came to find you specifically."

Liang Yinqiu was slightly taken aback and curiously asked, "Find me? Is there something you need?"

Liu Suyu spoke sincerely: "Director Liang, we have a small request, and we’d like you to consider it."

Seeing their serious expressions, Liang Yinqiu also became solemn, nodding to indicate they could continue.

Yang Yuxi smiled and said, "Aunt Liang, no, Director Liang, you know how delicious Chef Huang’s cooking is, to the point where our home dinners pale in comparison. We have a small request: could Chef Huang make a bit more for lunch so that we can take some home and heat it up for dinner?"

As Liang Yinqiu listened to this suggestion, a spark of interest showed in her eyes.

Recently, she’d been fretting about not getting to eat Chef Huang’s meals for dinner, feeling like her home-cooked meals were missing something.

She had considered asking Chef Huang for special treatment but felt it wasn’t right, so she had shelved the idea.

Now hearing Yang Yuxi’s suggestion, her thoughts became lively.

She thought, this suggestion could solve the employees’ dinner issues and also let her enjoy Chef Huang’s meals...

It seemed like a great idea!

Liu Suyu noticed Liang Yinqiu’s interest in the suggestion and promptly added, "Director Liang, we understand this might increase the garden’s expenses, but we’re willing to cover the extra meal costs ourselves. You can even deduct it directly from my salary!"

Yang Yuxi immediately echoed, "Director Liang, we’re very willing to cover these costs ourselves. As long as we get to taste Chef Huang’s delicious dishes for dinner, we’re really willing to pay."

After listening, Liang Yinqiu nodded with a smile: "I have no objections to your suggestion. The garden can afford these meal costs; there’s no need for you to pay!"

Looks like we’ll have to continue giving Huang Jun a raise!