Chapter 656 - 527: As a Man, How Can You Say "I Can’t" at a Crucial Moment? (2)
Because these dolls are now treasured by Qingqing and Weiwei, they can’t bear to sell any of them...
When he arrived at the registration desk...
He carefully inquired about the specific details of whether he could lead two children in the competition simultaneously.
Upon receiving the affirmative response from the staff, he did not hesitate to scan the code and pay the fifty-yuan registration fee. Then, guided by the staff, he solemnly signed his name on the register and received three brand new aprons: one large and two small.
"Great! We can finally make a cake together!" Weiwei couldn’t hide her excitement and jumped up joyfully.
Qingqing’s eyes shimmered with anticipation for the upcoming challenge, nodding emphatically: "Yes, we will make the most beautiful cake together! And then win a big prize..."
Alright!
This beautiful wish, Daddy will certainly work hard to help you achieve it!
Huang Jun smiled dotingly at them and tied aprons around each of them.
Half an hour later...
Guided by the store staff, all participants stepped in an orderly fashion across the threshold of the baking room.
Huang Jun glanced around and saw a total of sixteen groups of participants on site, half of whom were sweet couples, and the other half were families with children.
Beside each workstation stood a decorator in a white chef’s uniform.
Curious passers-by were also attracted by the lively atmosphere, standing on one side, eager to glimpse the exciting process of the baking competition.
At this moment.
A person in charge walked into the center and gave instructions: "Xiaomei, please distribute the prepared cake bases to each group."
With this command, enticing golden cake bases were swiftly conveyed to the table of each group.
The decorator standing next to Huang Jun’s family cast a gentle gaze on Qingqing and Weiwei, her lips curling into a warm smile as she softly spoke: "Little ones, are you twins? You’re so adorable!"
Weiwei sweetly replied, "Big Sister, you are also super cute!"
Qingqing blushed slightly from the compliment but still responded politely in a soft voice: "Thank you for the compliment, Big Sister. You look very pretty when you smile too."
Huang Jun, witnessing this warm and amusing "commercial praise" on the side, suddenly felt that ever since the little ones started kindergarten, they not only made significant progress academically but also became increasingly adept at social interactions.
Really impressive!
They’re getting better and better!
He felt quite gratified in his heart.
After interacting with Qingqing and Weiwei for a while, the decorator then turned to Huang Jun, apologetically saying: "Sir, due to the competition rules, I cannot directly participate in the production, but I can teach you the basic techniques of cake decoration. As for the presentation of the final product, it will rely entirely on the effort and talent of you and the children."
Upon hearing this, Qingqing immediately looked up at the decorator, and earnestly said: "Big Sister, my dad, my sister, and I are participating in this competition together. Our goal is to win the big prize!"
Weiwei confidently puffed out her small chest, echoing: "That’s right, today we’re aiming for the championship!"
"Oh? You want to compete for the championship and win the big prize?"
The decorator was slightly surprised by their words, but quickly reverted to a gentle smile, although she might have thought that they perhaps didn’t have the absolute strength to win, seeing the pure and innocent looks in the children’s eyes, she chose to bury her doubts deep inside and responded with full positive energy: "That’s truly a wonderful and challenging goal! So, both little ones and Dad, you all have to cheer up!"
"Mm-hmm~ We will cheer up~"
Qingqing and Weiwei’s little faces were brimming with determined expressions, nodding vigorously, and then they joined Huang Jun in delving into the handmade cake competition.
Huang Jun was quite familiar with the steps to making a cake.
Simply put, making a cake consists of two main parts: baking and decorating.
Baking is...
The art of skillfully merging flour with various ingredients to bake the cake base.
And decorating...
Is the artistic process of transforming the humble cake base through intricate decoration techniques, making the cake beautiful.
Given the special nature of the competition, the organizers thoughtfully prepared ready-made cake bases for all participants, saving them the time-consuming and labor-intensive baking process.
After the decorators explained the basic methods for decorating the cakes, these participants were then to fully showcase their talents, using their imagination and creativity to complete the decoration process of the cake.
This time, the decorator meticulously explained to Huang Jun and his family of three:
"The first step in decorating a cake is evenly spreading a layer of light cream on the cake base."
"This layer of cream needs to be smooth and flat, without any bumps or uneven areas."
"Once the cream is spread, you can use the natural food coloring we provide to color it, creating the color effect you wish for."
"Then, you can let your creativity run free and draw whatever patterns you like on the cake."
"I will first demonstrate the basic steps for everyone, but afterward, you will have to complete it by yourselves."
No sooner had she spoken, she began to demonstrate while working.
Although Huang Jun had made many pastries before, this was his first time with cake decoration.
However, now possessing intermediate culinary skills, he wasn’t flustered at all and instead felt that cake decorating was practically a piece of cake for him.
Moreover, cake decorating and sugar painting have a resemblance, both involve drawing beautiful patterns on a flat surface—one uses syrup, the other uses cream.