Chapter 171: Chapter 164: The Touchstone of Meal Buddy Relationships

Meanwhile.

The lunch at Dorami Kindergarten today, as usual, was met with enthusiastic praise from the kids.

They were scrambling for it.

The little kids in the lower class were relatively better!

After all, their stomachs are as tiny as their heights!

No matter how much they love to eat, their capacity is limited.

Oh!

What a pity…

Pity that their little tummies aren’t strong enough!

As for the kids in the upper class, it was a different scene. They seemed to be participating in an “unlimited rice refilling competition,” asking for more rice again and again, making the upper-class caregivers stage a “fast and furious” run between the kitchen and the classroom, almost turning their legs into “chopsticks.”

Finally, when the caregivers could finally sit down to enjoy their lunch, some kids started causing trouble again.

They began making a fuss!

Seeing this situation.

Cai Jingxian gestured to Wu Meijuan to continue eating, while she got up to resolve the children’s conflict.

She quickly walked over to Cheng Xinrui’s table, immediately switching to “mediator mode” to understand the situation: “What happened? Cheng Xinrui, tell the teacher, what’s going on?”

Cheng Xinrui pointed her little finger at her tablemate, Lin Sixuan, sitting next to her, and complained to Teacher Cai with grievance: “Teacher Cai, she took my shrimp.”

“Teacher Cai, I really didn’t take Xinrui’s shrimp, she asked me to help her eat it…” Lin Sixuan shook her little head frantically like a rattle drum, eagerly defending herself.

Just like that.

Cai Jingxian fell into a brief confusion.

She glanced at the wronged face of Cheng Xinrui, then at Lin Sixuan, who was anxious to defend herself, feeling somewhat at a loss for this unexpected “shrimp dispute case.”

After all, the two kids had different stories, making it hard for her to judge!

Of course.

This couldn’t stump her, a battle-hardened expert.

She crouched down, gently patted Cheng Xinrui’s back, and comforted her softly: “Alright, alright, Cheng Xinrui, don’t be upset, the teacher will find out the truth.”

Then, her gentle gaze turned to Lin Sixuan, signaling her to calm down as well: “Lin Sixuan, don’t rush to defend yourself, the teacher knows you both have your reasons. Let’s review what happened together, okay?

“Okay!”

Lin Sixuan nodded, indicating agreement.

Cheng Xinrui did the same!

After a series of guided inquiries by Cai Jingxian, the truth of the matter emerged.

It turns out that Cheng Xinrui, who always ate slowly, was never interested in the dish of boiled shrimp.

And her tablemate Lin Sixuan happened to always “take over” the food she didn’t like.

Making her the perfect meal partner!

So.

Since they were in the lower class, whenever there were dishes that Cheng Xinrui didn’t like, she would unhesitatingly pass them to Lin Sixuan to eat.

Lin Siyuan always gladly accepted.

Over time…

They developed a kind of “damned tacit understanding.”

Today at lunch, there was a plate of boiled shrimp that Cheng Xinrui didn’t like.

Seeing this, Lin Sixuan, as usual, thoughtfully helped Cheng Xinrui with the shrimp.

But unexpectedly…

Cheng Xinrui suddenly took an interest in the boiled shrimp today, and after trying one, she unexpectedly found it delicious, completely different from the strong fishy ones she knew before.

Then…

She fell in love with it, wanting to eat more…

Then…

She became reluctant to let Lin Sixuan continue to help her eat up the boiled shrimp…

This led to the unnecessary misunderstanding and dispute…

Needless to say.

This seemingly simple “boiled shrimp” unexpectedly became a test of their tacit understanding as meal partners.

It unexpectedly broke the harmony and tacit understanding they had built over time, causing a rift in their originally unbreakable meal partnership.

It all fell apart!

Upon understanding the truth, Cai Jingxian felt both helpless and amused by this little episode.

Helpless because the little friendship boat between the two kids capsized all of a sudden.

Amused because it was just another in a series of countless little episodes since school started…

However, it’s understandable…

Who could blame Huang Jun’s cooking for being too tasty!

Even the usually picky eater couldn’t resist its temptation, leading to such misunderstandings happening so often.

She turned to Lin Sixuan, patiently teaching her: “Lin Sixuan, you must remember, whether you like to eat boiled shrimp or any other delicious food, as long as you raise your little hand and tell the teacher, the teacher would be happy to get you some more. Moreover, don’t forget an important rule at the table: we can’t just take others’ food freely. This is not only a sign of respecting others but also a way of maintaining good table manners, understand? So, even if Xinrui was always generous with you, that was her decision at the time, we can’t assume she will always be willing to share with you, she will always give you her food, do you agree?”

Lin Sixuan listened to Cai Jingxian’s words, her eyes rolling around, seemingly digesting these teachings seriously.

Then she nodded her little head vigorously: “Mm-hmm, Teacher Cai, I understand, I won’t do this again next time.”

Seeing Lin Sixuan being so sensible, Cai Jingxian smiled contentedly and said to the two of them: “Alright, problem solved, now you can continue eating.”

“Okay!”

Lin Sixuan and Cheng Xinrui both smiled and continued eating happily.

As lunchtime was drawing to a close, Cai Jingxian stood to the side, observing the kids during their meal, occasionally offering some warm tips and help.

After lunch…

Not surprisingly.

All the classes once again successfully carried out the “Clean Plate Campaign,” with trays empty and not a trace of leftovers to be found.

Even in the kitchen, there wasn’t a single scrap of leftover food.

In the blink of an eye.

The leisurely afternoon quietly arrived, and the teachers prepared to take the children to the playground for some free play, to help them digest their lunch!

Considering that Wu Meijuan had been busy fetching meals at noon and now had to tidy up the classroom and take the meal buckets to the kitchen, Cai Jingxian specifically left a few helpful kids in the classroom to help clean and wipe the tables.

“Teacher Cai, Teacher Cai… the tables are already very clean, do we still need to wipe them?” Lin Sixuan asked, holding a cloth and standing by the table, her eyes filled with confusion and curiosity.

Looking at those exceptionally clean tabletops in front of her.

Cai Jingxian was momentarily stunned.

Recalling last semester, she was always tirelessly telling the children to try not to drop food or spill soup and dishes while eating, but there were almost no kids who could actually achieve this.

This semester, however, the situation has visibly improved.

Today, the tabletops were so clean that they seemed to reflect light.

What does this indicate?

This indicates that the children are indeed capable of not dropping food or spilling soup and dishes; it’s just that before, they didn’t take it seriously.

Luckily, they are starting to realize this now.

She smiled and said to Lin Sixuan, “Lin Sixuan, even though the tables are very clean, we should still wipe them down to make them look even tidier.”

“Oh, got it, Teacher Cai…”

Lin Sixuan nodded and began to earnestly wipe the tables.

After explaining these things, Cai Jingxian led the older kids in line out of the classroom, heading to the senior play area of the playground, beginning their free activities.

At this moment.

The playground was a lively scene.

The older kids gathered in the climbing area, like little monkeys, climbing up and down the climbing frame one after another.

So agile.

The middle group kids were in a shady spot of the playground, engaged in a fun tire-pushing activity.

As they pushed the tires, they rolled with a “glug glug” sound, nearly making them burst into laughter, adding to the joy of the scene.

The younger kids gathered in the play area, playing to their hearts’ content.

Their small figures could be seen everywhere on slides, swings, and seesaws, with screams and laughter ringing continuously…

The teachers of each class stood to the side, watching and enjoying the children’s happy figures and laughter, with a fond smile on their faces.

After playing for a while…

Qingqing and Weiwei’s attention was firmly drawn by a familiar figure.

That’s right!

It was their dad… Huang Jun!

They saw him step out of the kitchen, standing quietly outside the kitchen door, looking at them with loving eyes.

The sisters felt a slight flutter in their hearts, exchanged a glance, a silent understanding passing between them.

In the next second…

The two sisters ran to Huang Jun without hesitation, happily shouting, “Daddy~ Daddy~”

“Hey!”

Huang Jun immediately crouched down, opening his arms to hold them tightly in his embrace, “Why did you suddenly run to Daddy? Weren’t you both playing happily just now?”

“Because I miss Daddy…” Nestled in Huang Jun’s arms, her small face pressed against Daddy’s warm chest, she murmured softly.

“I miss Daddy too!” Weiwei giggled happily, wrapping her small hands around Daddy’s neck, coquettishly asking, “Daddy, don’t you miss me and sister?”

Feeling the soft bodies of the two little ones clinging tightly to him, Huang Jun’s heart was full of happiness and satisfaction.

He nodded and smiled, “Miss you? Of course, I do! You two are my treasures, how could I not miss you?”

This answer deeply pleased Weiwei and Qingqing.

The two little girls pouted and planted sweet kisses on Huang Jun’s cheek as a reward.

Ouch!

This reward, he liked!

Huang Jun’s smile almost stretched to his ears.

After a moment of affection, Weiwei curiously shared, “Daddy, I have to tell you, Yuanyuan didn’t come to kindergarten this morning!”

Although Yuanyuan always wanted to swap dads with them, which was a bit annoying, suddenly not seeing Yuanyuan at school, suddenly not hearing Yuanyuan’s laughter, they did feel a little miss her!

“Daddy already knows. Your Miss Yang said Yuanyuan is sick and hospitalized today!” Huang Jun shared what he knew with Weiwei.

“Oh no…”

Weiwei and Qingqing’s understanding of “sick and hospitalized” was still a bit vague, causing worried expressions to appear on their faces. “Daddy, will Yuanyuan… not come back?”

Ahem!

What do you mean by “not come back”?

Pish posh…

Innocent words from children, innocent words from children…

He explained, “Qingqing, Weiwei, you shouldn’t use the words ’not come back’ so lightly. Yuanyuan is just temporarily in the hospital for treatment, and she will get better soon, and then return to kindergarten to play with you.”

Although they didn’t understand why they couldn’t use the words “not come back,” hearing Daddy say that Yuanyuan would get better soon replaced their worried expressions with a gleam of joy, though they still asked uncertainly, “Daddy, really?”

“Of course, it’s true.” Huang Jun answered firmly.

At that moment, Weiwei suddenly made a request, “Daddy, can we go see Yuanyuan?”

Huang Jun: “…”

He understood Weiwei and Qingqing’s concern for Yuanyuan, but he also knew that visiting a sick child wasn’t a wise decision.

After all, Qingqing and Weiwei were still young, and their immunity wasn’t strong enough.

He patiently explained, “Weiwei, Daddy understands your concern for Yuanyuan, but Yuanyuan is currently unwell, and she needs peace and rest. If we go to see her, it might tire her out and even affect her recovery. So, we can’t disturb her for now. When Yuanyuan is completely recovered, we can visit her, and she will be even happier, right?”

Weiwei obediently nodded.

Just at this moment…

Qingqing’s gaze was caught by a strange yellow object in a bush not far away.

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