Chapter 657 - 527: As a Man, How Can You Say "I Can’t" at a Critical Moment? (3)
For him, this wasn’t difficult. Even without the demonstration from the cake decorator, he could handle it just the same.
He looked at Weiwei and Qingqing; the two little ones were also looking at him. Father and daughters could all see that sly look in each other’s eyes.
After the cake decorator finished demonstrating, Weiwei excitedly said, "Dad, let’s draw Peppa Pig on the cake!"
"Peppa Pig? No problem at all!"
Huang Jun readily agreed, then added, "But, you know, just drawing Peppa Pig might not be enough. How about I draw a Pleasant Goat and some other patterns to make the cake even prettier?"
Qingqing was very happy to hear this.
She knew very well that her dad wanted to draw Pleasant Goat for her.
She had to admit, being the focus of her dad’s attention felt... really great!
The cake decorator found their conversation quite amusing.
Though cake decorating might seem simple, it’s actually extremely precise; every drop of cream must land accurately, and any slight mistake could ruin the overall harmony and beauty.
Even as an experienced cake decorator, she had to stay fully focused during the creative process, not daring to slack off in the least.
However, on second thought, the joy of making handmade cakes lies here — there is no need to pursue perfection at a professional level too strictly; it’s more about enjoying the warm moments and pure fun spent with the family.
So.
No need to dwell on their words.
Huang Jun picked up a spatula, scooped up a dollop of smooth, white cream, and spread it over the cake. Then he took a scraper and placed it upright on the cake’s surface.
Below the cake was a rotating stand, so when applying the cream, the hand holding the scraper must stay steady and absolutely motionless. It should be the rotating stand that helps the scraper gradually smooth out the cream.
Possessing intermediate cooking skills, he displayed extraordinary control and stability.
In less than two minutes, the cake was wrapped in a smooth, even coat of light cream.
This scene made the cake decorator’s eyes widen in surprise, silently marveling in her heart.
Oh my~
The smoothness is just perfect!
Speaking of which.
Has this dad had professional training?
What surprised the cake decorator even more was yet to come...
Huang Jun calmly took a piece of plastic wrap, filled it with cream, and then rolled it into a cone, cutting a small opening with scissors.
In an instant!
The simple wrap transformed into his "magic paintbrush" in his hands.
Red natural coloring mixed with white cream quickly turned into a gentle pink color.
Huang Jun’s hand gracefully danced above the cake, and as his wrist flexibly turned, strands of pink cream slowly flowed out of the cut, and in less than a minute, a lifelike and incredibly cute Peppa Pig appeared in front of everyone.
"Sister, look, look, it’s Peppa Pig! Daddy’s Peppa Pig is so cute!"
Weiwei squealed in delight.
Qingqing also widened her eyes and happily chimed in, "Yeah, Daddy drew so well, it’s just like the real thing!"
At this moment, the cake decorator was overwhelmed with amazement inside.
Drawing a Peppa Pig is naturally not a problem for a professional like her.
But to achieve Huang Jun’s speed...
To be honest, she could only borrow a line from Empress Xian — I can’t do it...
Oh my!
Could this dad be a fellow professional in cake decorating?
And at that, a master of sorts?
It’s just unbelievable!
Huang Jun was completely oblivious to the amazed look the cake decorator threw his way, his hands still danced tirelessly over the cake base.
The colorful cream gradually took shape under his skillful hands, every color adjustment perfectly exemplifying the aesthetics of color theory, and the cream sheet in his hand was changed over and over again.
After about ten minutes...
Huang Jun stopped his movements, completing his masterpiece.
Before them was a strikingly bright cartoon-style handmade cake, its exquisite level leaving everyone in awe.
The cake surface was brimming with lifelike designs: Peppa Pig and George laughing hand in hand, Pleasant Goat, and Joyful Goat playing beside them. They seemed as if they were on a pure white snowfield, lively and cute.
Qingqing and Weiwei were both dumbfounded.
However, at this very moment, a crisp and excited shout broke the surrounding silence.
"Mom, look! That uncle is amazing! He drew my favorite Peppa Pig!"
A little girl, her gaze captured by the beautiful design on Huang Jun’s cake, excitedly called out to her mother beside her.
Soon after, the little girl’s gaze shifted to her mother’s work, and upon seeing the somewhat disordered clump of yellow cream in front of her, her expression turned complex, filled with confusion.
"Mom, what did you draw?"
"I drew an orange cat, don’t you think it looks like one?"
"Mom, you call this an orange cat?"
The little girl’s eyes filled with disbelief as she pointed at the two uneven, amorphous yellow circles, struggling to associate them with a cute orange cat.
With art like this...
Even the orange cat itself would start to doubt its existence and might shout, "Don’t come near me!" right?
Sensing the slightly resentful look in her daughter’s eyes, the mother forced a sheepish smile, filled with helplessness.
She had worked hard and diligently on her drawing, yet the final product was nothing like it should be. What else could she do?
This was, after all, different from drawing with a pen!
On Huang Jun’s right side was a youthful couple filled with vitality.
The young lady lightly tapped her boyfriend’s arm with her finger, coyly saying, "Darling, I’d also like our cake to have Peppa Pig and Pleasant Goat designs, just as cute as theirs over there!"
Her finger traced a beautiful arc in the air, pointing toward Huang Jun’s beautifully decorated cake.
Hearing his girlfriend’s request, a hint of reluctance inevitably flashed across the boyfriend’s face.
Whether it’s drawing either cartoon character was a daunting task for him.
Drawing both was doubly challenging.
But seeing his girlfriend’s expectant look, he couldn’t bring himself to say "no."
After all, how could a man say "no" at a crucial moment?
So he boldly nodded, "Alright, I’ll try my best!"
"You’re the best!"
The young lady immediately beamed with a bright smile on her face.
Yet as the boyfriend’s work gradually unfolded, she realized she’d been happy too soon...
Under his hand, an odd bucket-like pink and white figure appeared on the cake, with distorted shapes and lines.
This was far from the cute Peppa Pig and Pleasant Goat designs she had hoped for in her heart.
It was truly a case of "starting with high hopes, ending with great disappointment"...