The open class was still in full swing, with children immersed in their artistic creations, brushes swishing on paper, each stroke striving to transform their inner favorites into vibrant and diverse works.

Yang Yuxi moved between the desks, her gaze focused on the children’s artwork, occasionally offering quiet guidance and encouraging them to showcase more creativity and imagination.

In this quiet yet focused atmosphere...

A gentle breeze suddenly swept through from outside the window, carrying an enticing aroma, quietly sneaking into the classroom, weaving through every corner...

This aroma was rich and alluring.

In an instant...

It attracted Deng Manli and her team, who were inspecting the children’s artwork, drawn by the sudden aroma.

Their attention wavered!

Their noses instinctively twitched, their throats involuntarily rolled twice, and a sense of curiosity surged within them.

Hmm?

Where does this aroma come from?

They all turned their heads, glancing toward the window, and upon confirming the aroma originated from the garden’s kitchen, were secretly amazed.

Speaking of which...

What delicious food did Dorami Kindergarten’s kitchen make for lunch today, why is it so fragrant?

The aroma was so tempting that it awakened their appetites, making them hungry without realizing it!

For a moment...

Deng Manli and the others found their thoughts drifting far away.

Thinking that the osmanthus rice cakes in the morning were already so sweet and delicious, the taste of lunch must be even more anticipated.

Hmm.

I really want to taste the legendary meals of Dorami Kindergarten right away...

Of course.

As adults who value their image, we naturally wouldn’t easily show our inner desire.

Actually, when this aroma drifted into the classroom, it wasn’t so strong, but this elusive, subtle aroma instead piqued the curiosity to explore what dishes were prepared for lunch, why did it smell so good?

They tried to maintain their composure, but their hearts were already captivated by this aroma...

While the children were also tempted by it, they remembered Yang Yuxi’s promise of a reward for food.

So they held back their cravings, only at most giving their lips a slight lick with their tongues, without shouting or making noise.

After all, as long as they endure this class, by lunchtime, they can enjoy more delicious dishes.

Hence...

They poured all their thoughts into painting, using colors and lines to outline the food in their hearts, while silently looking forward to the delicious lunch.

Deng Manli looked at the children with their focused demeanor, not hearing anything outside the window, eyes only on painting their thoughts, amazed at their concentration.

Inwardly embarrassed, she felt her own focus wasn’t as strong as these kids...

Seeing the inquisitive look from Liang Yinqiu, Deng Manli responded with an appreciative smile, "Director Liang, your kindergarten kids are truly admirable, their focus and creativity have left a deep impression on me."

Liang Yinqiu’s eyes flashed with pride, responding with a smile, "Indeed, Director Deng, we always encourage the children to express their imagination and creativity. Seeing their performance today, I believe our efforts are worthwhile."

The two exchanged briefly, sharing satisfaction with the children’s performance and visions for future education.

As time passed...

A crisp dismissal bell rang out, "ding ling ling," like a beautiful melody wrapping up the open class perfectly.

Yang Yuxi smiled and said to the children, "Alright, kids, today’s class ends here, now it’s time to dismiss."

"Yay! It’s dismissal, we can go have delicious lunch!"

The children cheered excitedly, innocent faces glowing with pure smiles, eyes sparkling with anticipation for food.

Yang Yuxi: "..."

Oh dear!

A group of little foodies...

However, being able to focus through this class was indeed no easy feat for them...

Later, they should be rewarded with "drumsticks" to treat them!

She didn’t forget to remind the children, "Kids, before washing hands for lunch, remember to tidy up the paints and brushes around you~"

"Got it!"

The children, although eager for lunch, obediently followed Miss Yang’s instructions, tidying up their desks, putting the paints and brushes back in place.

"You kids did very well!"

Yang Yuxi appropriately commended.

Afterwards, she and Xie Jianing together carefully collected the children’s artwork, then hung them one by one on the classroom walls.

Other teachers from Government Kindergarten saw and considerately came to help.

In a moment...

The classroom transformed into a colorful small art exhibition.

The children gathered around the artwork, exchanging their creative thoughts and sharing their experiences in the creation process. Sounds of laughter and admiration echoed throughout the classroom.

Deng Manli was also infected by this joyful atmosphere. She stepped forward, weaving through the children’s artworks, often pausing to seriously appreciate each piece of art.

These artworks, though somewhat immature in their lines and their color combinations possessing a hint of childlike abstraction and freedom, were already a rare achievement for these young kindergarteners who just entered school.

She turned to Yang Yuxi with a smile, patting her on the shoulder, and said, "Miss Yang, you really have a talent for this class! Look at these children, each painting so well, it’s truly pleasantly surprising."

Yang Yuxi, feeling a little shy from the praise, responded with a smile, "Director Deng, you flatter me. Each child has their shining point. I just try my best to unearth them, allowing them to enjoy the process of playing while painting and painting while playing. Receiving your approval is my greatest honor."

Director Liang also joined the conversation, "Director Deng, seeing the children’s performance really comforts us as educators. Our Dorami Kindergarten is always committed to creating an environment filled with love and care, letting children learn happily and grow through learning."

Deng Manli nodded earnestly, agreeing, "That’s right, today I’ve seen it with my own eyes. I believe that at Dorami Kindergarten, children not only acquire knowledge but also enjoy the fun of growing up."

This casual yet sincere exchange not only bridged the gap between the directors but also gave Deng Manli a new understanding of Dorami Kindergarten’s teaching level, feeling that the teaching here was indeed excellent.

However, compared to their Government Kindergarten, it was overall slightly inferior.

Just then...

Wang Wenxia walked into the classroom with a smile, holding a tray full of dishes steadily in her hands.

As she approached...

The aroma of the food quickly spread out, instantly filling the entire classroom.

"It smells so good..."

The children, attracted by the sudden fragrance, turned their heads and saw Wang Wenxia bringing the food in, their eyes shimmering with surprise.

They clapped their little hands excitedly and cheered, "Wow, it’s finally time to eat!"

Yang Yuxi smiled and walked up to the children, gently reminding, "Children, remember to line up to wash your hands first. Only after washing your hands clean can you taste the delicious lunch~"

Saying so, she began to orderly organize the children to line up.

The children also behaved very obediently, following her guidance, orderly lining up in a row, displaying commendable discipline.

Watching this, Deng Manli and her team couldn’t help showing signs of admiration.

Liang Yinqiu, the director, turned to Deng Manli and her team, enthusiastically inviting, "Director Deng, Director Jiang, all teachers, it’s lunchtime, please join me in the kitchen for a meal!"

"Sure!"

Deng Manli and her team, already tempted by the wafting aroma, immediately nodded in agreement upon hearing Liang Yinqiu’s invitation, their eyes sparkling with anticipation.

They wanted to glimpse the dishes but, unfortunately, each dish was tightly covered and impossible to peek into.

They turned to the children, faces brimming with friendly smiles, waving goodbye to them, "Children, enjoy your meal. We’ll be off now, see you again if we have the chance."

"Goodbye, Director Deng! Goodbye, Director Jiang! Goodbye, teachers!"

The children responded together, waving their little hands.

"Goodbye, children!"

Deng Manli and her team waved to the children while following Liang Yinqiu out of the small (4) class, heading towards the kitchen.

...

In the kitchen.

All the way, everyone was chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

As they got closer to the kitchen... 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The aroma grew stronger, tickling everyone’s sense of smell.

The cheerful teacher from the Government Kindergarten couldn’t resist her curiosity, asking Liang Yinqiu, "Director Liang, what’s cooking for lunch in your kindergarten? It smells incredible."

This question caught Director Liang Yinqiu slightly off guard.

The kindergarten’s menu was meticulously planned by Huang Jun and the nutritionist, and due to her many daily tasks, she hadn’t paid much attention to the specifics of each lunch.

Moreover, the dishes change weekly, and with so many meals in a week, it’s indeed hard for her to remember each arrangement.

Oh!

Had she known she’d be asked, she should’ve prepared in advance and memorized them!

Now it’s just plain awkward...

Unexpectedly, the children performed well, but she dropped the ball...

She showed an awkward yet polite smile and replied, "I’m not too sure what’s on today’s menu, it’s all carefully arranged by Chef Huang and the nutritionist. However, I can assure you every meal is nutritious and delicious, you’ll definitely love it."

Deng Manli, the director, and other teachers understandingly nodded, appreciating Director Liang Yinqiu’s straightforwardness.

After all, as the director, Liang Yinqiu has many responsibilities to handle, it’s impossible to master every detail.

Understandable!

"Don’t worry, Director Liang, your kindergarten’s food is reputedly delicious. Besides, if the osmanthus glutinous rice cake is so good, the taste of the meals surely won’t be off." The teacher said with a smile.

Deng Manli added an explanation, "Director Liang is very busy and can’t personally handle everything, so it’s best to leave professional matters to professionals."

To be honest, even she wasn’t very clear about the weekly menu.

Given the daily hustle with so many tasks, these details are left to the professionals in the kindergarten to handle, which is better than her, an outsider doing it.

Besides, if she had to handle everything personally, not even three heads and six arms would be enough!

"Thank you for understanding, this is our kitchen, please come in!"

Director Liang Yinqiu smiled while leading everyone into the kitchen...