Chapter 17: Chapter 14: Not to Her Taste

“Wow, it smells so good! Everyone, I’m starting now!”

Xie Jianing mimicked the lines from an anime, excitedly picked up the soup spoon, couldn’t wait to scoop a ladle of corn, rib, and winter melon soup, and took the first sip.

Then…

She was utterly amazed!

The deliciousness of this corn, rib, and winter melon soup was beyond her imagination!

Is this really soup from the kitchen?

My goodness!

Am I really not dreaming?

Thinking that the kindergarten’s soup would always be at this level, she felt like she was about to cry tears of happiness.

It must be said, they really hired a great chef this time!

The food is truly super delicious, Yang Yuxi was not lying to her!

Wang Wenxia just dried the water stains off her cutlery, and saw Xie Jianing looking dumbfounded, couldn’t help but feel suspicious inside. How come it seemed that Miss Xie was acting off after taking a sip of the soup?

Could it be that this soup…

Doesn’t suit her taste?

And with Huang Jun present, it was awkward to complain even a little?

She was suspicious in her heart, but also didn’t ask since Huang Jun was there, she just casually scooped a ladle of corn, rib, and winter melon soup into her mouth to try it.

In just an instant…

Her face also showed the same surprise and unexpected expression as Xie Jianing.

This corn, rib, and winter melon soup!

It’s really delicious!

She instantly understood why Xie Jianing had such a reaction.

This was being shocked by how good the soup tasted…

She couldn’t help but drink the soup in big gulps.

After trying the ribs, the meat was tender and fresh, it didn’t even need to be chewed, just a light press would separate the meat from the bones.

A bite in the mouth.

The soft and springy texture instantly passed through between the teeth, spreading in the mouth, fresh and tasty.

Paired with winter melon and corn, that taste really surpasses living like an immortal.

“Mmm, the taste of this soup is really great!”

Beside her, Yang Yuxi drank her soup with her head down, not forgetting to chime in: “This soup really is fresh and sweet, even better than the one at home!”

Her family also hired a skilled chef.

In summer, they often stew corn, rib, and winter melon soup for the family to drink.

Although it was delicious at the time, in comparison now it seemed a bit plain.

Without exaggeration, Huang Jun’s stewing skills are a cut above, both the soup’s flavor and the ingredients’ texture are at another level.

Simply impeccable.

Originally thought Huang Jun was only good at cooking, never expected he was also great at stewing soup…

She couldn’t help but compliment, “Qingqing’s dad, not only is your cooking delicious, but your soup is also really tasty, we’re in for a treat from now on!”

As for Xie Jianing, who, having drunk the soup, had already started eating rice and dishes in big bites, had no time to talk.

No way around it.

The food was so delicious, she couldn’t stop eating one bite after another.

Besides, she’d rather spend the time talking to eat more bites of food!

Huang Jun saw the teachers were busy eating, so he didn’t bother them either, instead, eating while looking after the two little ones beside him.

As for Aunt Li and Aunt Lin, seeing the other teachers hadn’t come yet for food, continued to enjoy their lunch with their trays.

Eating with relish.

The braised prawns need no further mention, after Huang Jun made them last time, he conquered all the tasters, including Director Liang.

The other two dishes and the soup are equally delicious, filling up the stomach and letting their taste buds enjoy.

“Never mind the braised prawns being so good, even the scallion tofu is that tasty.”

Xie Jianing was so pleased with the scallion tofu’s crispy outside and tender inside, perfectly seasoned, also went back to get more after complimenting it.

She had a special fondness for braised prawns.

But knowing that usually, such dishes were portioned out by pieces, making getting more difficult.

Thus…

She could only force herself not to look at this dish.

Out of sight, out of mind, no craving!

As for other dishes, she could add more if she liked.

“Aunt Lin, give me some scallion tofu!”

Aunt Lin had an expression of “don’t listen to the old, suffer at sight” with a helpless little look and said, “Asked you to get a bit more earlier, you didn’t listen and asked me to take less, now look… hasn’t eaten enough, right?”

Xie Jianing: “(︶.̮︶✽)”

She could eat tofu, but wasn’t totally in love with it, so earlier when Aunt Lin was getting it for her, she specifically told her to take less.

Now, it’s purely due to it tasting so good that she’s specially coming back to add more.

She awkwardly smiled, “How could I have known the scallion tofu for lunch would be this good! If I had known, I’d definitely have gotten more.”

“Aunt Lin, stop teasing me, hurry and give me a bit more!”

“And add some of that mushroom stir-fry, too.”

Aunt Lin added some scallion tofu and mushroom stir-fry for her while saying, “I’m telling you, there isn’t a single dish today that’s not delicious.”

“And in the future, listen to advice, I, Aunt Lin, won’t harm you.”

Aunt Lin felt that today all these dishes were so good, the teachers definitely all loved them. Thinking about other classes’ teachers still hadn’t come to eat yet, she didn’t dare to give her too much, lest other teachers wouldn’t get enough to eat.

Sure enough.

Aunt Lin’s consideration was correct.

When other class teachers came over, they were tempted by the aroma of food. Hearing everyone praising the lunch, one by one they wished they could fill their trays to the brim.

“Mmm, what is this, how is it so good!”

“My gosh, it’s incredible, really incredible, this braised prawn is both fragrant and fresh, you can’t get this taste even in a five-star hotel…”

“Mmm, the taste of this scallion tofu is amazing… the tofu is golden, paired with scallions, it is very tempting…”

“Mamma mia, if I could eat meals like this every time, I’d be willing to set up ten classrooms a day.”

“Wow, how come today all the dishes are so tasty? Are all these dishes cooked by the new chef?”

After getting their meals, the teachers found their respective places to sit, each one eating with bright eyes, feeling that the morning’s work fatigue had been completely relieved by the delicious lunch in front of them.

“Yes, today’s lunch was made by the new chef, and the new chef is actually a parent from our little (4) class!”

Xie Jianing proudly announced the news.

Upon hearing this, other teachers showed surprised expressions.

They really didn’t know that the new chef had another identity.

Also never imagined, a parent could have such culinary skills.

Seems this generation of parents is full of hidden talents…

Jiang Xinzhuo from little (3) class, was a college classmate with her and also a little foodie, upon hearing this news, immediately brought her tray over from their table, sitting beside Xie Jianing.

Initially wanted to ask about it.

Yet upon seeing Huang Jun and Qingqing, Weiwei, she guessed that the unfamiliar handsome guy must be the legendary new chef and parent from little (4) class.

Sure enough.

Xie Jianing’s introduction was just as she suspected.

Jiang Xinzhuo smiled and praised, “Qingqing’s dad, the dishes you cook are really delicious, they suit my taste perfectly, especially the mushroom stir-fry, my favorite!”

With that, she took another bite of the meat and mushroom, feeling the texture was incredible, the mushroom was fresh and fragrant, the meat slices were tender and smooth, particularly tasty.

“As long as you like it!” Huang Jun politely replied.

Xie Jianing with a slightly proud little expression said, “Whether something is good or not, still depends on who makes it.”

“True!”

Jiang Xinzhuo nodded in agreement, “I had this mushroom stir-fry from takeout before, it wasn’t good at all, too greasy and the meat slices were really tough.”

Thinking she’d have such delicious meals from now on, she felt much more motivated to work!”

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