Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

He lifted the lid again, sprinkled a handful of green scallions, and drizzled soy sauce over the top. It was traditional soy sauce, with no additional water or oyster sauce, just to ensure that rich soy aroma.

Of course.

You could also use steamed fish soy sauce as a substitute.

Dun Dun Dun!

A visually appealing, fragrant, and exceptionally tasty Cantonese-style claypot rice with preserved meats was thus completed.

Looking at the pot of crystal-clear rice, with distinct grains and vivid preserved meats topped with green scallions, his eyes gleamed with satisfaction. He couldn’t help but exclaim, "Not bad, not bad! Just looking at it makes my mouth water!"

Carefully placing the claypot and dining utensils on a tray, he cheerfully called out while stepping out of the kitchen, "Qingqing, Weiwei, dinner’s ready!"

"Coming, Daddy!"

Hearing the call, Qingqing and Weiwei’s eyes lit up.

The next moment...

They immediately dropped their meat buns and pumpkin cakes, their little feet pattering on the ground. Like two happy whirlwinds, they flew towards Huang Jun, their longing for good food overpowering any fondness for their toys, vividly illustrating a scene of "food trumps friendship."

Meanwhile, the "abandoned" meat buns and pumpkin cakes, facially innocent and meowing, seemed to protest: "What about the promised company? How come you’re off to eat in a flash? Boo hoo, don’t leave us behind!"

And then...

They chased after Qingqing and Weiwei.

Even Orange, who was lazily napping in the corner, was suddenly awakened by the enticing aroma. Seeing the children rushing eagerly towards Huang Jun, leaving even herself, their mom, behind, she first shook her head helplessly, then was swept up by the atmosphere, leaping up and meowing after them, as if saying, "Wait for me, I want a share too!"

Watching this "dining squad" consisting of two little ones and one big and two small cats, Huang Jun couldn’t help but laugh out loud, gently reminding, "Qingqing, Weiwei, remember to wash your hands first..."

"Okay, got it!"

The two little ones immediately switched directions, rushing towards the bathroom.

Trailing behind them, the three members of Orange’s family, due to their speedy run, couldn’t stop in time and collided into each other, a scene that made Qingqing and Weiwei chuckle uncontrollably with laughter.

Realizing that Dad had already set the table, the two quickly finished washing their hands and dashed back to the table, with Orange’s family still staggering towards Huang Jun.

Seeing the two seated at the table, Huang Jun carefully placed the steaming claypot rice and utensils in front of them, not forgetting to prepare food for Orange’s family too, scooping some claypot rice into their cat bowls.

"Come, eat slowly, don’t burn yourselves."

Huang Jun advised while his gaze shifted between the children and the cats.

Qingqing and Weiwei nodded in agreement, carefully holding their chopsticks to pick up a piece of preserved meat, giving it a gentle blow before popping it into their mouths.

Their expressions of satisfaction seemed like they were tasting the purest happiness in the world.

"Wow, this meat is so delicious!"

"Mmhm, and the rice is tasty too!"

Meanwhile, Orange’s family also gathered around their cat bowls, gently licking with their little tongues, occasionally letting out satisfied "meow" sounds.

Huang Jun smiled and joined in the feast.

He picked up a piece of preserved meat, the slice gleaming with an oily luster under the light, fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry.

He gently blew on it to avoid burning his mouth before taking a bite.

The rich aroma of the preserved meat instantly blossomed in his mouth, the smoky flavor harmonizing beautifully with the fresh taste of the meat, creating a wonderful symphony of flavors.

He then picked up a slice of lap cheong, its hint of sweetness contrasting marvelously with the savory flavor of the preserved meat, offering a rich and distinct tasting experience.

The lap cheong’s firm texture bounced against his teeth, each bite an ultimate pampering of the taste buds.

Of course.

He didn’t overlook the essence of the claypot rice—the distinct grains of rice.

Scooping up a spoonful, he found the rice both soft and chewy, each grain having fully absorbed the essence of the preserved meats, the savory taste tinged with a hint of sweetness that lingered endlessly.

Using the spoon, he gently scraped up the enticing golden crust at the bottom of the pot, its crunchy texture created a slight crunching sound with each bite, contrasting yet harmonizing ideally with the soft rice, unleashing a more complex taste experience.

Mm!

Not bad!

Absolutely delicious!

"Daddy, how many days off do we have?"

With a mouthful of fragrant claypot rice, Weiwei suddenly looked up and asked Huang Jun.

"Three and a half days off!"

Huang Jun promptly replied, then added, "During these three days, Daddy can take you out for some fun."

When Weiwei heard they could go out for fun, her eyes immediately brightened with anticipation, asking eagerly, "Great, Daddy, where will we go tomorrow?"

With a smile, Huang Jun looked at Weiwei and asked, "Where do you want to go?"

A playful smile appeared on Weiwei’s little face: "I want to play Whac-A-Mole and grab some toys, okay?"

Hearing that the little one wanted to go to the arcade, Huang Jun smiled and turned to Qingqing for her opinion: "Qingqing, what do you think? Is there anywhere you want to go?"

Qingqing, being considerate, said: "Daddy, wherever my sister wants to go is where I’ll go. Let’s go together!"

Seeing the two little ones agreed, Huang Jun naturally nodded in agreement: "Okay! Then we’ll head to the arcade tomorrow!"

"Yay~"

The two little ones cheered joyfully.

Huang Jun reminded them with a smile: "First, enjoy your meal. It won’t be as good when it’s cold."

With that said, he also continued to relish the delicious claypot rice.

At this moment.

Having finished their food, Orange’s family of three, their round eyes twinkling with a lingering gleam of hunger, simultaneously emitted gentle and eager "meow" sounds, as if whispering: Pardon me, our tummies are still grumbling, can we have a bit more?

For their health, Huang Jun simply ignored their plea and continued eating.

Seeing this.

Unwilling to give up, Orange lowered its pride, launching its "begging for affection" mode.

It darted over to Huang Jun’s feet, circling around him, its tail wagging like a bell, trying hard to draw Huang Jun’s attention.

Seeing that Huang Jun seemed oblivious and unresponsive, it grew anxious, gently nuzzling Huang Jun’s leg with its head, occasionally nudging him, its eyes clearly pleading: Please, feeder, can you give just a bit more? Please?

Though softened, Huang Jun remained resolute in his refusal to respond.

Unyielding, Orange continued nudging, enlisting the children to join, rubbing against him while meowing, attempting to awaken the rock-hard heart of Huang Jun.

Qingqing and Weiwei couldn’t bear to watch, sharing a knowing glance, their small hands reaching sneakily for the remaining lap cheong in their bowls.

Then...

Seizing a moment when Huang Jun wasn’t looking!

They swiftly grabbed a few pieces, turning their backs, quietly tossing them under the table.

With keen ears, Orange’s family caught the faint sound of the lap cheong hitting the floor, promptly dashing towards the spot where it fell.

Orange was the first to find the treat, gently nudging its nose against the meat buns and pumpkin cakes, seemingly saying: Kids, hurry up and eat!

And then they happily started munching away, their small mouths chewing rapidly.

Boy, were they enjoying it!

Noticing something was amiss, Huang Jun lowered his head, promptly understanding the situation.

Oh dear!

The agreement was to help Orange’s family control their diet, yet you two went and secretly gave them extra treats behind my back...

But what can I do?

They’re my own kids, I’ve got to keep pampering them.