In the kitchen.

Although the preparations for lunch were all done, the staff in the kitchen did not slow down their pace because of it.

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin moved busily among the steaming dishes, carefully loading stainless steel trays filled with food onto the carts, allowing the nursery teachers from other classes who came to pick up the meals to take them away immediately.

Qian Guoxiang stood in front of the stove, meticulously wiping every corner, making sure not to miss a single speck of stain, allowing the stove to gradually regain its original brightness and cleanliness under his hands.

And at this moment.

In sharp contrast to their busyness was...

Huang Jun took a rare break from the busy stove, removed his mask, revealing a slight relaxation.

"Phew..."

He exhaled a long breath, as if to release all his exhaustion and pressure with that breath.

The next second...

He habitually reached for the teacup beside him, but just as his fingers were about to touch the cup, he unexpectedly felt a smooth, jade-like touch.

Huh?

This feeling isn’t right...

How could it be so smooth, as if touching jade?

He was momentarily stunned, with a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

Looking down...

He saw his hand grasping Liu Suyu’s hand.

And Liu Suyu was also looking at him in confusion...

Their eyes met at this moment, and the air seemed to solidify for a few seconds, as if time had stopped.

Huang Jun: "???"

Huang Jun: "..."

This is awkward!

He awkwardly smiled, then silently let go of Liu Suyu’s hand, touched his head somewhat embarrassedly, and said in a slightly awkward voice, "Manager Liu, I’m really sorry. I... I didn’t notice it was you."

"No... it’s okay."

Liu Suyu came to her senses belatedly, a touch of awkward blush spreading on her pretty face. She gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, trying to ease the awkward moment with this small motion, and explained, "I wanted to help you get the teacup, but I didn’t expect us to reach out at the same time and accidentally touch."

"Um, your water cup..."

She remembered and reached out to grab the cup with a rush, but in her fluster, her hand slipped, and the cup fell onto the table with a "thud."

Fortunately, it was a thermos cup, and the lid was screwed tightly, so no water spilled out.

Hmm.

Indeed, when people are embarrassed, they become particularly clumsy.

Even Manager Liu, known for her cold and calm demeanor, is no exception!

"Let me, let me do it!"

Huang Jun saw this and quickly said.

"Okay, you do it then!"

Liu Suyu’s face burned even hotter, feeling so awkward that she could almost dig out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes.

Huang Jun picked up the water cup and smiled, saying, "Then, I’ll head to the lounge first, Manager Liu, feel free..."

Saying this, he unscrewed the lid and slowly sipped as he walked towards the lounge.

The warm water moistened his throat like sweet dew, also taking away his fatigue, and invisibly diluting the awkward atmosphere.

As Huang Jun’s figure gradually disappeared, Liu Suyu’s mood also gradually calmed down, but she quickly realized—no, why was I embarrassed just now, why was I flustered? Making myself seem so tense!

She has always been able to remain calm and composed, no matter what problem she faces, never having lost her composure or been awkward in front of men.

But the problem is...

Everything got disrupted by Huang Jun!

Hmm...

It’s all Huang Jun’s fault, reaching out suddenly and holding her hand, causing her to lose her usual composure.

Yes.

It’s all his fault!

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but show a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.

Fortunately, no one was around, or if Yang Yuxi saw it, she would surely think she was being foolish.

She gently shook her head, "Liu Suyu, what’s wrong with you? It’s just a small accident, why care so much?"

"Alright, don’t let such a minor incident affect you."

She lightly patted her own cheek, tidied her clothes, and then walked out of the workstation towards the meal area.

Her gaze inadvertently fell on the trays being moved by Aunt Li, the enticing aroma of the delicious dishes making her nostrils flutter slightly...

Hmm!

Familiar fragrance, familiar taste...

It’s a good thing that after Huang Jun finished cooking, she had the chance to sample each dish, satisfying her craving a little.

If it weren’t for that small tasting session, she would have really wanted to grab a tray and eat her fill.

Aunt Li’s gaze lingered on Liu Suyu for a moment, noticing her eyes frequently drifting towards the tempting trays in her hands, and her gaze revealed an undeniable longing.

And so...

Aunt Li, understanding what was needed, didn’t hesitate for a second, and with a caring expression, asked softly, "Manager Liu, shall I prepare a meal for you first? You’ve worked hard all morning, you must be hungry."

Liu Suyu turned around, with a gentle smile on her face, shook her head lightly, and said, "No need, I’ll eat later!"

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to immediately taste those delicious dishes, but today there were important guests—leaders and teachers from the Government Kindergarten visiting their kindergarten, and they planned to stay for lunch.

If she ate early, not only would it seem a bit impolite, but it might also inadvertently make the guests feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.

More importantly, she didn’t want Liang Yinqiu to misunderstand and think that she wasn’t fully committed to her work in the morning, or worse, that she was shirking her duties.

She smiled and explained, "Aunt Li, today the leaders and teachers from the Government Kindergarten are coming, and I want to wait and eat with them when they arrive. This way, it shows our respect. You go ahead and do your things, there’s no need to worry about me."

Aunt Li thought about it, found Liu Suyu’s reasoning to be sound, and dropped the matter.

She nodded and smiled, saying, "Alright then, I’ll get on with my work. If you need anything, just call me."

After speaking, she resumed her busy work of moving things.

At that moment...

A sound of footsteps gradually approached, accompanied by relaxed conversation echoing in the kitchen.

Aunt Lin and the others, who were originally immersed in their work, all lifted their heads in unison and looked towards the source of the sound...

At the doorway, the figure of Liang Yinqiu slowly appeared.

Behind her was a group of graceful women, each with a charming smile.

Remembering that Director Deng from the Government Kindergarten and her teachers were visiting for an exchange and class observation, Aunt Lin and the others immediately guessed the identity of the group.

"Hello, Director Liang!"

Everyone greeted in unison, while also nodding at Deng Manli and her group as a sign of courtesy.

Deng Manli and her group felt this warmth and returned nods, their smiles growing even brighter.

Liang Yinqiu nodded, "Hmm, everyone seems busy!"

Liu Suyu warmly stepped forward, "Director Liang, you’re here..."

"Hmm."

Liang Yinqiu nodded, then began to introduce Liu Suyu and Deng Manli to each other: "Manager Liu, this is Director Deng from the Government Kindergarten, this is Director Jiang, and these are their teachers."

"Director Deng, this is Manager Liu from our kindergarten, responsible for sourcing ingredients."

Deng Manli immediately extended her hand, "Hello, Manager Liu."

"Hello, Director Deng, welcome," Liu Suyu smiled, shaking her hand, then proceeded to shake hands with Jiang Weihong and the other teachers, "Hello, Director Jiang, hello to all the teachers."

"Hello, Manager Liu!"

Jiang Weihong and the other teachers also politely extended their hands for a handshake.

Liu Suyu’s lips slightly curved, revealing a polite smile, "Director Liang, please guide Director Deng and her group to take their seats, and I’ll have Aunt Li and the others serve the meal shortly."

"Okay, thank you!"

Liang Yinqiu nodded in gratitude.

"You’re welcome, it’s my duty," Liu Suyu replied.

"Thank you, Manager Liu!"

After nodding in thanks to Liu Suyu, Deng Manli and her group followed Liang Yinqiu to the dining area in the hall.

As soon as they stepped into the hall, their eyes were drawn to a bright red banner hanging on the wall not far away, causing a slight moment of surprise, followed by a realization.

It turned out, the online praises weren’t unfounded.

Indeed, the kitchen of Dorami Kindergarten possessed this eye-catching "Miracle Worker" banner!

"Oh, is this the legendary banner?!" The lively Teacher Lu from the Government Kindergarten couldn’t help but softly exclaim.

Liang Yinqiu paused slightly, then understood what Teacher Lu referred to, smiling and nodding in confirmation, "Yes, this is the ’Miracle Worker’ banner that’s been warmly discussed online."

"When I first saw it trending online, I was half-skeptical, thinking it might be exaggerated, but I didn’t expect to witness this banner with my own eyes today. It’s truly an honor!" Teacher Lu continued excitedly.

At this moment, her curiosity about the chef behind this banner, Huang Jun, grew even stronger.

She looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of Huang Jun’s appearance.

Unfortunately...

She couldn’t find any trace of Huang Jun.

Looking for Huang Jun wasn’t just her idea; even Deng Manli was searching for him among the crowd, but they both came up empty-handed.

Having no choice, she temporarily gave up and followed Liang Yinqiu, taking a seat beside the long dining table.

Waiting for lunch to be served.

As they nearly salivated in anticipation, Aunt Li and Aunt Lin approached steadily, carrying large trays piled high.

The trays emitted an enticing aroma from the steaming hot dishes.

The teachers from the Government Kindergarten craned their necks, trying to catch a glimpse of the dishes on the trays.

But alas...

Due to the chairs being slightly low, their view was obstructed, preventing them from seeing the full array.

"Here, this is your lunch."

Liu Suyu enthusiastically helped by taking the stainless-steel dishes from Aunt Li and Aunt Lin’s trays and placing them gently in front of Deng Manli and the others.

"Thank you!"

After expressing their gratitude, Deng Manli and her group looked down to examine their lunches.

Golden-hued tofu, coated in tantalizing gravy, looked flavorful and delicious; the bright red sections of hairtail fish emitted a mouthwatering fragrance that heightened their appetite with just a sniff; carrot slices and meat pieces layered in the tray looked downright delectable; the shrimp and mushroom soup, with its clear broth, was subtly aromatic, inviting them to dig in.

"This lunch is fantastic, visually and aromatically appealing, it just looks so appetizing!"

Jiang Weihong was the first to praise, and the other teachers nodded in agreement.

Feeling that Dorami Kindergarten’s meals were indeed outstanding, with three dishes and a soup, each looking so enticing.

Outshining the meals at their Government Kindergarten completely...

But as Deng Manli looked at the hairtail fish, she couldn’t help but show a hint of concern on her face.