Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 145 - 140: Morals Are Declining, People Aren’t What They Used to Be!

Chapter 145: Chapter 140: Morals Are Declining, People Aren’t What They Used to Be!

"Hey, okay, I got it, don’t worry, I’ll pass your message to Chef Huang right away, I won’t forget..."

After saying that, Aunt Li hung up the phone.

"Aunt Li, who was it on the phone?" Lin Shen asked curiously as he leaned in.

"Who else... It was Old Li, he said Chef Huang’s cousin is here, waiting at the gate."

Aunt Li replied with a smile, while her eyes glanced at the door of the lounge, to see if Huang Jun had come out.

Aunt Lin nodded in understanding and reminded her, "Oh, I see, then you’d better go tell Chef Huang quickly, so his cousin won’t get anxious waiting."

"Yeah, I know, I’ll go tell him now."

Aunt Li nodded with a smile, and immediately walked toward the lounge, ready to knock on the door when she heard the door creak open slowly.

The next second...

Huang Jun appeared at the door.

He happened to vaguely hear their conversation, which made him a bit puzzled.

He looked at Aunt Li and asked with a slight frown, "Aunt Li, who did you say is here just now?"

Aunt Li’s smile widened when she saw him come out, "It’s your cousin, Chef Huang. Old Li called earlier saying she’s been waiting at the gate for a while, and she wants to see you."

These words fell into Huang Jun’s ears and made him turn into a puzzled face.

Cousin?

But the problem is...

In his life’s dictionary, there really isn’t such a person as a cousin...

What’s going on here?

Did he mishear?

He asked somewhat confused, "Aunt Li, are you sure Uncle Li said my cousin?"

"Yes, Old Li said it exactly like that!"

Aunt Li nodded confidently.

Her body might not be as fit as it used to be but her hearing is still sharp, she heard Uncle Li’s words clearly.

Seeing how certain Aunt Li was, Huang Jun’s confusion deepened.

However, since both of them said so, the visitor must be looking for him!

Alright then!

He’ll go meet this so-called cousin and see who she actually is.

He’ll check what she’s up to.

He nodded, "Okay, I got it, thanks, Aunt Li."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the kitchen door, heading toward the gate.

When he reached the gate, his gaze immediately locked onto the lady standing under the eaves of the guard room.

The lady was in a light gray professional suit, looking to be in her early thirties, with neatly tied hair, a serene face, phoenix eyes, and thin willow brows. Her facial contour lines were distinct, with a sculpted beauty, coupled with the aura she exuded, giving an impression of beauty and resilience...

Looking at the lady, Huang Jun immediately had an answer in his heart.

Apparently, this so-called cousin is her!

He glanced around, confirmed no other women fit the description, further assuring him of his judgment.

Meanwhile, his mind started rapidly searching for any information related to this lady.

Unfortunately...

There was no one corresponding to this lady in his memory.

That made him a bit bewildered, whilst more curious about the lady’s identity and purpose.

Just as Huang Jun was lost in thought about the cousin’s identity, Uncle Li’s voice pulled him back to reality, "Chef Huang, you’re here, your cousin’s been waiting for quite a while..."

Huang Jun quickly adjusted his thoughts, turned to Uncle Li, to save face for this so-called cousin, he didn’t directly deny but responded with a smile, "Okay, I understand, Uncle Li, thank you for the trouble."

Upon hearing his voice, Li Huizhen raised her head, turning her gaze towards Huang Jun...

Their eyes met in the air...

Despite the awkwardness, she still maintained her manners, smiled at Huang Jun, and extended her hand, gently saying, "Hello, Chef Huang."

This title fell into Uncle Li’s ears, leaving him deeply puzzled, with a big question mark surfacing in his heart.

Why call him Chef Huang?

Cousins should address each other with endearments like "Xiaojun" or "Cousin", right?

At the very least, call him by his name!

But why did she, like everyone else, call him Chef Huang?

This is too illogical!

Uncle Li was a bit dumbfounded, feeling he couldn’t quite understand!

He couldn’t help but listen carefully, wanting to hear the conversation between the two. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

At this moment, Huang Jun politely shook hands with Li Huizhen and asked, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"

Upon hearing Huang Jun’s question, Uncle Li suddenly realized that the beautiful lady wasn’t Huang Jun’s cousin, but someone he didn’t know.

He suddenly felt tricked!

Alas!

The world is getting worse, and people are not as honest as before!

Even tricking the old man, that’s too wicked!

Oh!

The more beautiful a woman is, the more deceitful she can be!

But now that things have come to this, what can he do?

He can only draw a small circle in his heart and curse her a bit, while praying that she doesn’t do anything unusual, otherwise, he would become the scapegoat for everyone.

Li Huizhen handed a business card to Huang Jun with a smile, introducing herself, "My name is Li Huizhen, here’s my card."

Huang Jun took the card, his eyes falling on the information printed on it, his face immediately showing a look of surprise.

He never expected that the true identity of this "cousin" was actually the director of Hu Jin Kindergarten.

This outcome left him a little surprised, while also stirring up memories from his past.

In fact, he did have a connection with Hu Jin Kindergarten.

Thinking back, he even inquired there about a job opportunity back then!

At that time, he was full of hope, wishing to start his chef’s career there, hoping his two daughters could start their schooling there.

However, his fate with Hu Jin Kindergarten was shallow; in the end, it wasn’t meant to be.

But that aside.

Why did Director Li personally come to find him, after all?

She even deliberately tricked Uncle Li by pretending to be a "cousin," which clearly indicated this wasn’t a simple matter.

Huang Jun asked directly, "Director Li, if I may ask, is there something important you came to see me about?"

"There certainly is something!"

She initially wanted to state her purpose directly, but noticed Uncle Li secretly standing in the corner by the window eavesdropping, so she immediately changed her mind and suggested with a smile, "Chef Huang, could we discuss this somewhere else? I know a nearby cafe with great ambiance where we can sit and talk at leisure."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Li felt a sense of frustration, as if saying, "I got ready for nothing, and now you’re pulling this on me."

This beautiful woman was indeed very troublemaking!

Not even a single piece of gossip to hear!

Annoying, so annoying!

Huang Jun hesitated slightly, his gaze shifting between Uncle Li and Li Huizhen, weighing in his heart whether he should agree to this request.

He was curious about what important matter Li Huizhen wanted to discuss with him, as well as wondering if this request might impact him somehow.

Seeing Huang Jun’s hesitation and concern, Li Huizhen earnestly pleaded, "Chef Huang, rest assured, it won’t take much of your time. There are just some things I’d like to discuss with you alone."

Huang Jun thought for a moment.

In his heart, he indeed wanted to know what important matter Li Huizhen had to share with him.

Driven by this curiosity, he finally nodded and said, "Alright!"

Li Huizhen gestured with her hand to invite him, "This way, please, my car is parked over there."

"Alright..."

Huang Jun followed her to the car, and the two of them headed to the nearby cafe together.

...

Li Huizhen drove her small BMW and slowly pulled into a parking space in front of the cafe.

Huang Jun looked through the car window, first taking in the appearance of the cafe.

It was a very stylish cafe, mainly featuring a minimalist design, with large glass windows making the entire space appear exceptionally transparent, and a few potted plants placed at the entrance.

"Chef Huang, this way, please..."

Li Huizhen said softly, gracefully pushing open the cafe door, and a rich aroma of coffee immediately wafted over, accompanied by gentle background music flowing into their ears.

"Thank you!"

After thanking her, Huang Jun walked into the cafe.

The interior decor of the cafe maintained consistency, primarily minimalist, with some abstract art paintings on the walls, and soft lighting evenly spreading over each table, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Being afternoon, the cafe wasn’t very crowded, with some people quietly reading, others engaging in low conversations, and a few enjoying their coffee alone.

Li Huizhen and Huang Jun chose a window seat and sat down.

The waiter came over with the menu, smiling, "What would you two like to order?"

Li Huizhen replied, "I’ll have a latte, thank you."

"I’ll take an Americano, thank you," Huang Jun ordered his favorite.

"Alright, please wait a moment," the waiter noted their orders and turned to prepare the coffee.

Li Huizhen looked at Huang Jun, smiling slightly, and began, "Chef Huang, actually, the reason I specifically came to find you at noon is because I have a very important matter to discuss with you."

Huang Jun nodded gently, not interrupting her, just signaling her to continue.

Just then.

The waiter walked over with two carefully crafted cups of coffee, "Here’s your latte, and the Americano for this gentleman, please enjoy."

Li Huizhen and Huang Jun both thanked the waiter almost simultaneously, "Thank you!"

After the waiter left, she picked up a spoon, stirring the milk froth into the latte, watching it blend perfectly with the coffee, forming beautiful patterns.

Once the waiter was away, she set down the spoon.

Her gaze shifted to Huang Jun.

She slowly revealed her true intention, "Chef Huang, I know your culinary skills are outstanding and highly popular with the kindergarten children. This time, I came specifically to ask if you’d consider joining our Hu Jin Kindergarten team. We really need talented chefs like you to improve our kindergarten’s dining quality..."