Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 169 - 162: Remembering the Food, Forgetting the Vomit

Chapter 169: Chapter 162: Remembering the Food, Forgetting the Vomit

Tiantian’s question was like a stream of fresh spring water, rippling across the once still lake of Ni Shujing’s heart, leaving her momentarily stunned.

Indeed.

Her heart was filled with astonishment, momentarily unable to believe her own ears.

After all, ever since Tiantian got sick, her appetite had been deteriorating, getting worse by the day.

Especially in recent days, she had almost lost interest in all food, whether it was the visually appealing dishes or the snacks she once adored, nothing could stir her appetite.

To sustain her life, they could only rely on nutrient infusions.

Ni Shujing watched each day as her daughter’s little face grew paler and her body thinner, her heart ached...

She had tried everything, hoping to stimulate her daughter’s appetite, but nothing worked.

However, at this moment.

Tiantian’s question seemed to shine a ray of hope in Ni Shujing’s heart.

She had not heard her daughter express such strong desire and curiosity about food in a long time.

This brought her immense comfort and joy.

She always believed that as long as her daughter regained interest in food, her path to recovery would become smoother...

The Li Xiuxian family was still immersed in their meal when they vaguely heard Tiantian’s question, not showing excessive surprise or concern.

After all, Li Xiuxian had already kindly asked Ni Shujing earlier if she needed to share some food for her daughter to try, but Ni Shujing had politely declined her offer.

Therefore.

They did not pay much attention to it, continuing to feed Yuanyuan, occasionally taking a bite for themselves to satisfy their cravings.

"Mama, what are they eating? It smells so delicious..."

Tiantian, noticing that mama did not respond, slowly turned her head to look at Ni Shujing, her face showing a long-lost smile.

Hearing this, Ni Shujing snapped out of her thoughts, her gentle gaze falling on Tiantian, as she reached out to gently touch Tiantian’s little hand: "Oh, this is the food the little friend next door brought back from kindergarten! It does smell delicious..."

Tiantian’s little nose twitched slightly, trying hard to sniff the aroma in the air.

Hmm~

It smells so good~

I really want to taste it~

The enticing aroma made her involuntarily stick out her little tongue, gently touching the corner of her mouth.

Then, with her eyes full of expectation, she looked at Ni Shujing again and softly said, "Mommy, Tiantian’s little tummy feels a bit hungry! Tiantian wants to eat..."

These words reached Ni Shujing’s ears, instantly filling her heart with excitement.

She was almost moved to tears!

She knew her daughter’s appetite was being stirred by the aroma of the food next door, which was a very positive sign that her condition was gradually improving.

She eagerly said, "Hungry... Want to eat... That’s great... Mommy just got a portion of food, it’s still warm, let mommy feed you a little, okay?"

"Mmm..."

Tiantian’s little head nodded slightly, her eyes shimmering with anticipation.

Ni Shujing quickly fetched a pair of clean chopsticks, carefully picking up a small piece of food, bringing it to Tiantian’s mouth: "Come, open your mouth..."

Watching her daughter slowly open her little mouth, gradually chewing the food, a comforting smile appeared on Ni Shujing’s lips, hoping her daughter would gradually adjust and return to normal eating habits.

However.

Hope often accompanies disappointment.

In the next second...

"Ugh—"

Tiantian suddenly made a painful retching sound, her little face instantly tensed up, showing extreme discomfort.

The food she was just contentedly chewing suddenly turned into a bitter poison in her mouth, impossible to bear, finally forcing her to spit it all out.

In an instant...

Grains of rice and leaves of vegetables scattered across the white sheets like uncontrolled pearls, leaving the once clean and tidy sheets stained, forming a stark and unsightly mess, incongruous with the surroundings...

It was a scene hard to bear looking at!

This sudden change left Ni Shujing completely stunned, her chopsticks hanging in the air, forgetting the next feeding action, her face full of shock and concern, not knowing what to do...

Meanwhile, Li Xiuxian and Xu Caihong also noticed the unusual noise, turning their heads with a look of surprise towards Ni Shujing and Tiantian.

When their eyes landed on the stains on the sheet and Tiantian’s pained expression, their faces immediately showed expressions of concern and sympathy.

Sigh!

Such suffering...

Luckily, their Yuanyuan was still okay and could eat; if she were like this little girl, they might be heartbroken!

Tiantian looked at the stains on the sheets, like a child who had made a mistake, lowering her eyes, her voice carrying a hint of apology: "Mama, I’m sorry..."

"It’s okay, Tiantian, it’s not your fault, let’s take our time, no rush."

Ni Shujing quickly reacted, placing the lunch box on the bedside table, swiftly pulling out a few tissues, gently wiping the stains from Tiantian’s mouth, then carefully cleaning the dirt on the sheets, planning to ask the nurse for new sheets to replace later.

"Okay!"

Tiantian nodded slightly, but the fragrance wafted to her nose, and her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the bed next door again.

"Delicious, delicious, Yuanyuan really loves to eat!"

Yuanyuan was chewing on the delicious food, unable to resist expressing satisfied admiration, while also sharing her feelings with her grandma and mom.

At the moment she turned her head to talk with her grandma and mom...

She met Tiantian’s pair of eyes full of longing.

Their eyes met unexpectedly, and the air suddenly froze...

Caught red-handed, a hint of shyness swept across Tiantian’s small face.

She gently bit her lip, trying to hide her longing, but her eyes remained fixed on the lunchbox in Li Xiuxian’s hand...

Unable to conceal the longing inside!

Yuanyuan was stunned for a moment, then gave Tiantian a sweet smile, proudly saying to her, "This is the food from my kindergarten, it’s so fragrant and delicious..."

Li Xiuxian also noticed Tiantian’s longing gaze, looking at her thin appearance, feeling a pain in her heart.

Li Xiuxian couldn’t help but ask, "Tiantian, this food really smells fragrant and tastes good, do you want to try a little?"

As soon as the words fell.

She realized that her words might have been inappropriate.

After all, Tiantian had just thrown up, and she might not have the appetite to eat more now.

Upon hearing this, Yuanyuan’s little mouth pouted slightly, showing obvious displeasure.

She looked at the food in the lunchbox, reluctant to see it shared with another child by her mother.

Her clear, bright eyes looked at Li Xiuxian, filled with grievance and accusation, as if to say: Mom, why are you sharing my food with someone else? I want to finish it all by myself.

Beside her, Xu Caihong also cast a reproachful glance at Li Xiuxian, silently criticizing: Why bring up such an inappropriate subject? She just threw up, if she eats again and throws up, wouldn’t it make her uncomfortable and cause trouble for her mother!

Li Xiuxian immediately understood the meaning in Xu Caihong’s eyes, feeling deeply regretful, but once spoken, it was hard to take back without hurting little Tiantian’s feelings.

She could only silently pray, hoping Tiantian would refuse the offer.

Luckily, Ni Shujing smiled and politely declined her kindness: "No need, no need, earlier, my Tiantian did try a bite of food, but couldn’t swallow it. She might need some time to adjust. You go ahead and eat, don’t worry about her."

Though Ni Shujing knew well Tiantian’s craving for others’ food, watching her spit out the one bite she took in pain, she felt uneasy, so to spare her daughter from further suffering, she politely declined on her behalf.

Perhaps Tiantian wouldn’t want to try again!

Yet the next moment...

Tiantian nodded, speaking in a slightly weak voice, "Alright, thank you, auntie..."

Ni Shujing was stunned.

She thought her daughter would refuse, never expecting...

She forgets the aftermath of throwing up...

Li Xiuxian and Xu Caihong also felt surprised, not expecting Tiantian to agree so readily.

Ni Shujing composed herself, with a trace of worry in her eyes, gently turning to Tiantian, saying, "Tiantian, even though the auntie’s food looks really appetizing, you shouldn’t be so greedy... also, remember you just threw it up after eating..."

Tiantian lowered her eyes, whispering, "Mama, I know I shouldn’t be greedy, but I really want to eat..."

Ni Shujing: "..."

Child, it’s not that I’m not letting you eat, but your stomach can’t handle it...

But seeing Tiantian’s yearning look, she couldn’t bear it...

Fine, fine!

If you want to eat, then go ahead...

The worst outcome is just a ’throw-up’.

Ni Shujing relented, saying, "Alright, let’s try having a small bite and see if your body can handle it."

"Uh-huh!"

A light gleamed in Tiantian’s eyes instantly.

Ni Shujing looked towards Li Xiuxian, slightly embarrassed, "Then I’ll trouble you, give us a bit..."

Yuanyuan, however, shook her head pitifully, softly muttering, "Mama, don’t share Yuanyuan’s food..."

Li Xiuxian patiently comforted her, "Yuanyuan, we know you really like this food, but sharing is also a beautiful virtue. You see, that little friend is not feeling well now and needs some delicious food to comfort her stomach. If we share something delicious with her, she will be happy, and you’ll also feel happy for helping someone, won’t you?"

Hearing her mother, Yuanyuan was still slightly reluctant, but looking at Tiantian’s pitiable appearance, her aggrieved eyes gradually softened, nodding, "Then just a little, just a little!"

"Alright, got it."

Li Xiuxian smiled, accepting the small bowl and clean chopsticks Ni Shujing handed over, picking some untouched food from the lunch box for Ni Shujing.