Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 249 - 234: Never Hit a Smiling Face

"Qingqing, Weiwei, Hanhan..."

Huang Jun softly called as he walked into the living room.

What a pity!

No one answered.

Not far from the dining room, Wen Xueqian and Jiang Cuiping were busy setting up various tableware and drinkware.

How strange!

Where are the little ones?

Huang Jun looked around, but didn’t see the two precious daughters or Liu Ruihan’s small figure.

Earlier, the three little ones were still sitting on the bay window, seriously reading picture books together, enjoying snacks, how cozy it was!

"Sis..."

Huang Jun turned his head and looked at the busy Wen Xueqian, smiling and asking, "Have you seen my Qingqing and Weiwei?"

Wen Xueqian paused her actions, gently adjusted the glass she had just put down, and replied, "I just saw them at the bay window in the living room, together reading picture books and eating snacks."

As she spoke, she lifted her gaze, sweeping her eyes toward the bay window in the living room, only to find it vacant.

Her slim eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a trace of doubt appeared on her face: "Huh? Where did they all go now?"

Huang Jun furrowed his brow slightly, continuing to inquire, "Could they have gone to the yard outside with your Hanhan?"

"Well..."

Wen Xueqian, not knowing the situation, couldn’t answer immediately, just when she was about to say "why don’t you go outside and take a look", Jiang Cuiping beside her said confidently to Huang Jun with respect, "Chef Huang, I just checked the yard while organizing, didn’t see them out there."

"I see..." Huang Jun was puzzled: "Where could they have gone?"

Earlier, he vaguely heard their giggles, how come they’ve disappeared in the blink of an eye?

A chilling thought flashed in his mind: They wouldn’t have run outside, would they?

The moment this thought arose, Wen Xueqian interrupted him: "Huang Jun, why don’t you go upstairs and take a look? They might be playing with Hanhan in her room! Hanhan’s room is the third on the left side on the second floor, go find them, you might catch them up there."

"Alright, I’ll go up and check."

Huang Jun said as he was about to turn towards the stairs.

But just as he turned, his peripheral vision unintentionally caught a subtle change in the curtains by the bay window—those curtains moved slightly.

This kind of movement wasn’t like the natural sway from the wind, but more like being gently pushed from within.

His gaze was immediately drawn there, and upon closer inspection, he found noticeable bulges on the curtain’s fabric, as if something was hiding inside.

Oh my~

There’s something happening!

Could those three little ones be hiding in the curtains?!

Probably!

Huang Jun’s heart leaped, instantly grasping the situation with a mix of amusement—those little ones had become mischievous!

He deliberately raised his voice and said, "Forget it, let me go outside and look for them, in case they’ve run off."

After saying that, he paced back and forth a few times, then suddenly stopped and remained still.

This maneuver left Wen Xueqian and Jiang Cuiping bewildered, not understanding what Huang Jun was up to.

A few seconds later...

The curtain was slowly pulled back, revealing three little heads cautiously poking out and peering around.

And they just happened to meet Huang Jun’s gaze directly!

"Ah-ya~"

The three little ones froze immediately, showing embarrassed yet adorable faces, then let out a scream, and clumsily pulled the curtain back.

Weiwei closed her eyes, murmuring, "Didn’t see, didn’t see..."

Qingqing clutched her little heart, feeling it pound vigorously, as she peeked through the curtain’s gap to see if Daddy had left.

Hanhan covered her mouth, chuckling quietly, fearing that her laughter might draw Huang Jun’s attention again.

Wen Xueqian and Jiang Cuiping watched this scene, finally realizing why Huang Jun acted as he did!

Huang Jun, looking at the curtain’s commotion, helplessly and fondly called out, "Qingqing, Weiwei, Hanhan, don’t hide, I saw you all. Come out now!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

The curtain was again carefully pulled back, and the three little heads popped out together, obediently showing themselves.

Huang Jun gently admonished, "Next time, don’t do this again. It’s okay to play hide-and-seek, but you absolutely cannot keep it secret from Mom and Dad. If we can’t find you, we’ll be so worried!"

Kids!

One cannot spoil and protect them blindly; they’re still small and lack the ability to discern right from wrong, so they must be taught when necessary, not neglected.

Although Huang Jun is often dubbed "Doting Dad Demon" by others, he knows well that he doesn’t indulge his children without principles.

Qingqing and Weiwei are indeed very well-behaved usually, but occasionally, they can be a bit headstrong and playful.

Being a father, especially striving to be a good one, is indeed a profound subject.

"Exactly! Hanhan, and Qingqing and Weiwei, you mustn’t do this again in the future. Let Mom and Dad know where you are so we can feel at ease," Wen Xueqian agreed, nodding and softly adding:

Qingqing and Weiwei hung their heads and "mhm"-ed softly, sneaking a peek at Huang Jun for fear he might be upset.

Hanhan nodded earnestly and promised, "Mama, Uncle, we won’t do it again next time."

Just at this moment.

A crisp doorbell "ding-dong! ding-dong" suddenly rang out, instantly interrupting their conversation.

Upon hearing the sound, Jiang Cuiping immediately put down what she was doing and quickly walked to the door.

Through the display on the electronic door lock, she clearly saw the image of President Bai.

"Aunt Cui, who is it?" Wen Xueqian asked curiously.

Jiang Cuiping tilted her head and replied, "Madam, it’s President Bai from next door."

President Bai?

What’s he doing here?

Didn’t he just politely decline the invitation earlier?

Why is he suddenly visiting now?

Wen Xueqian was a bit puzzled.

"Madam, should I invite him in?" Jiang Cuiping asked softly, seeing that Wen Xueqian was deep in thought.

Thinking that since President Bai had come personally, it must be something important.

She nodded and said to Jiang Cuiping, "Hmm, let him in."

After saying that, she didn’t forget to shout towards the kitchen, "Honey, President Bai from next door is here."

Upon hearing that, Liu Shiwei immediately left Chef Ge and swiftly walked out of the kitchen with a slightly puzzled expression, "Old Bai? Why did he suddenly come?"

Wen Xueqian gave him a playful look that seemed to say, "You ask me, who should I ask?"

Upon receiving instructions, Jiang Cuiping immediately unlocked the electronic lock...

Before long...

President Bai walked in with a bottle of wine.

Liu Shiwei went up to him and joked with a smile, "Hey, Old Bai, what brings you here?"

President Bai laughed heartily, "Couldn’t be anything less than a tornado."

Huang Jun was stunned for a moment, but upon seeing President Bai’s chubby physique, he suddenly understood a bit.

Liu Shiwei expressed his confusion, "Old Bai, are you looking for me for something?"

"Haha, Old Liu, to tell you the truth, I was drawn by the aroma of your Furong Flower Crab!" President Bai replied with a laugh, and shook the gift box in his hand, "I even brought a good bottle of wine, how about we have a couple of drinks together?"

Old Bai, what about the "no need, no need" you promised?

Why did you change your mind and come to mooch a meal?

But, as the saying goes, "smiling faces can’t be hit with a slap"!

Since he came bearing gifts, he had no choice but to treat him well!

Liu Shiwei laughed and said, "Haha, Old Bai, you really have good timing, the Furong Flower Crab was just finished. Please come in, come in!"

As soon as President Bai entered, he handed the wine to Liu Shiwei.

Liu Shiwei took the gift box, opened it, and his eyes lit up with surprise, "Romanée-Conti?! I’ve been thinking about this wine for a long time, and you’ve always been reluctant to take it out. Why are you willing to bring it today?"

President Bai grinned, "Haha, good wine deserves good friends! Besides, today’s the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon is full, and people should gather. How could we lack good wine on such a day?"

"Old Bai, you’re too kind. I will definitely savor this wine and not waste your intentions." Liu Shiwei smiled, leading him to the dining room, and invited, "Come on, have a seat."

"Brother Huang, why don’t you join us with Qingqing and Weiwei?"

His last sentence immediately caught President Bai’s attention. Glancing where Liu Shiwei was looking, he eventually focused his gaze on Huang Jun, observed him carefully, and swiftly recalled some memories, then suddenly understood who this "guest" Liu Shiwei mentioned was.

Seeing Liu Shiwei call Huang Jun "Brother Huang" guessed that their relationship was quite close.

He smiled and nodded in greeting to Huang Jun.

Huang Jun also nodded back in acknowledgment, and then led Qingqing and Weiwei to the dining table to sit down.

After settling Hanhan, Wen Xueqian, along with Jiang Cuiping, busied herself with preparing tea and serving dishes for everyone.

President Bai smiled and asked, "Old Liu, have you switched chefs at your place?"

Liu Shiwei replied with some confusion, "No, Old Bai, our chef has always been Chef Ge, hasn’t changed at all. Why would you suddenly ask that?"

Now it was President Bai’s turn to be puzzled.

He continued with curiosity, "Really haven’t changed chefs? But today’s Furong Flower Crab smells particularly fragrant, I remember it was good before too, but today’s aroma is absolutely stunning. I thought you had changed chefs, it’s really strange."

Liu Shiwei suddenly understood and laughed as he explained, "Well... actually, it’s because our Chef Ge received guidance from an expert today, so he’s made quite some progress in his cooking."

"Expert guidance? Who?" President Bai immediately grew interested.

Liu Shiwei smirked, playing coy, "Far away in the sky, yet close at hand!"

"Far away in the sky, yet close at hand? Old Liu, what are you up to?" President Bai laughed, teasing, "You’re not going to say it’s yourself, are you? Don’t flatter yourself, I don’t buy it."

Liu Shiwei shook his head, pointing at Huang Jun, "Not me, it’s this gentleman opposite you, my Brother Huang!"

"He’s the expert?"

President Bai looked surprised, he turned his gaze back to Huang Jun.

He eyed him up and down, left and right, no matter how he looked, Huang Jun didn’t seem like a culinary "expert"...

He’s too young!

Completely doesn’t match the image of a "culinary expert" he had in mind.

But seeing Liu Shiwei’s confident expression, he couldn’t help but believe...

So he really is an expert?