Chapter 864 - 601: It’s Just a Shame... He Never Got to Taste It Himself... (Part 2)

Chapter 864: Chapter 601: It’s Just a Shame... He Never Got to Taste It Himself... (Part 2)

Although the shape of this brown sugar cake is a bit naive and some parts are exaggerated, it’s not hard to see that it’s made by a child’s hand, full of innocence and creativity.

He couldn’t help but praise, "Wow, Guoguo, you did a great job! This brown sugar cake looks just like the real thing. You’re such a clever and skillful child!"

"Thank you, uncle~"

After speaking, she proudly puffed out her little chest.

"Guoguo, you’re not only good at making clay, but you also know how to share your work and joy. You’re a really good kid." Lin Jiayi gently stroked Guoguo’s head, offering her further encouragement.

Wei Guodong watched the warm interaction between Guoguo and Teacher Lin Jiayi, feeling satisfied in his heart.

He genuinely felt that the teachers and children here were full of energy and enthusiasm, showcasing the beauty of education in their own way.

He turned to look at Director Liang Yinqiu, and said with admiration, "Director Liang, your kindergarten is doing an outstanding job in education. The children not only learn a lot of knowledge here, but more importantly, their creativity, imagination, and social skills are well cultivated, which are invaluable treasures for their future life."

Director Liang Yinqiu responded with a smile, "Thank you for your recognition and encouragement, Director Wei. It is a tremendous motivation for us. We will continue to work hard to create a better educational environment and provide more growth opportunities for the children."

Wei Guodong smiled and nodded, then turned to face the children, speaking kindly, "Children, I am really happy to meet you today and see your excellent work. Each one of you has unlimited potential, and you will surely create more amazing works in the future. Keep up the great work!"

The children listened to his words, some blinking their big eyes, some smiling with their little mouths pursed, and others gently clapping, but in the end, they all chimed in, "Thank you, uncle..."

Guoguo was even more excited, holding Wei Guodong’s hand and looking up with a serious face, asking, "Uncle leader, will you come to see us again? I want to show you my new work."

Wei Guodong smiled and patted Guoguo’s head, gently answering, "Of course I will, Guoguo. Uncle will always watch over your growth and look forward to seeing your new works. You must all study hard and make progress every day!"

After speaking, Wei Guodong waved his hand, saying goodbye to the children and teachers.

The children also waved their small hands, shouting loudly, "Goodbye, Uncle Leader!"

"Goodbye, children!"

Wei Guodong turned his head to respond with a smile as he walked.

After speaking.

They had reached the corridor of the classroom.

Director Liang Yinqiu smiled and suggested, "Director Wei, shall we go to see the other classes?"

Wei Guodong smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Director Liang, it’s getting late. Why don’t we go directly to the kitchen to have a look..."

When he got to this point, he paused, realizing that his words might be a bit abrupt, and quickly added, "The performance of the children in the new small class was so excellent, the other classes must be outstanding too, so there’s no need to look further."

Wan Zhenhong and other education bureau leaders also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Director Wei is right. The children in the new small class showed such excellent performance on the second day of school, the other classes must not be any worse. Director Liang, why don’t we go directly to the kitchen to have a look!"

Heaven knows, they were already swallowing silently several times at the enticing aroma wafting from the kitchen...

They couldn’t wait to eat!

Since the leaders had already spoken, Director Liang Yinqiu naturally said no more.

In fact, she also understood that the real purpose of these leaders’ visit this time was not to inspect the work, but to enjoy the delicious food in the kindergarten.

And since time was indeed running late, she followed the leaders’ wishes and led them to the kitchen.

As soon as they crossed the threshold of the kitchen...

The enticing aroma of food became even stronger, causing the nostrils of Wei Guodong and others to twitch uncontrollably.

At this moment.

Aunt Li, Lin Shen, and other kitchen staff were busy bringing out dishes carefully prepared, ready for the childcare teachers.

Noticing Director Liang Yinqiu leading the education bureau leaders in, they quickly and politely greeted, "Hello, Director Liang, and hello to all the leaders..."

"Oh, hello, everyone, you’re all busy!"

Wei Guodong and others smiled and nodded at Aunt Li and her team.

Then, they couldn’t help but crane their necks, curiously looking at the dishes in Aunt Li and her team’s hands, wanting to catch a glimpse.

Seeing this.

Director Liang Yinqiu, understanding their intentions, turned and asked Aunt Li, "Aunt Li, are the meals ready?"

"Just finished, we’re getting ready to bring them out!"

Aunt Li answered with a beaming smile.

"Great!"

Director Liang Yinqiu nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Wei Guodong and the others, "Director Wei, shall we have a meal first, and then continue with the work? What do you think?"

"Of course, we can!"

Wei Guodong and others answered with eager anticipation.

"Good, then Director Wei, please find a seat first!" After speaking, Director Liang Yinqiu instructed Aunt Li, "Aunt Li, could you please serve us the meals first..."

Upon hearing, Aunt Li nodded with a smile and immediately turned to quickly direct the other kitchen staff to prepare the meals for the guests.

Before long...

Several kitchen assistants brought over steaming rice and dishes with excellent color, aroma, and taste. They carefully placed these delicacies on the table in front of Wei Guodong and others and warmly said, "Leaders, please enjoy, and if it’s not enough, just let me know, and I’ll get more for you immediately."

"You’ve all worked hard, thank you very much!"

Wei Guodong and his group expressed their heartfelt thanks to Aunt Li and her team, while their attention was also deeply drawn to the array of delicacies on the table.

"Today’s food looks incredibly tempting, is this sour fish? Just looking at it makes one very appetized..." Wan Zhenhong was immediately attracted by the tempting color of the sour fish.

"Is this Sweet and Sour Pork?" Xin Jinghui curiously asked.

Director Liang Yinqiu replied with a smile, "No, this is General Tso’s Chicken!"

"This dish does look a bit like Sweet and Sour Pork at first glance. I almost mistook it for Sweet and Sour Pork, didn’t expect it to be General Tso’s Chicken."

Xin Jinghui laughed as he said this. Although he usually wasn’t particularly fond of sweeter dishes, finding them a bit cloying, the thought that this dish was made by Huang Jun made him spontaneously look forward to it.

He picked up the chopsticks, grabbed a piece of chicken covered in a golden crispy crust, and put it in his mouth for a fine taste.

The first thing he felt was the crispy crust, softly breaking open between the lips and teeth, followed closely by the tender and juicy chicken inside. The contrast of the crispy exterior and tender interior delighted him.

The deliciousness of the chicken and a hint of spiciness intermingled on the tip of his tongue, with the spice of the dried chili being just right; neither overly stimulating nor overwhelming, perfectly accentuating the chicken’s savory flavor, enriching the entire taste.

Simultaneously, the rich sauce completely permeated every fiber of the chicken, its complex flavor of sweetness mixed with sourness and freshness spreading throughout the mouth. It was endlessly relishing.

"This General Tso’s Chicken is truly unique, quite good!"

Xin Jinghui sincerely praised.

"Indeed, the General Tso’s Chicken is worlds apart from those made by foreign chefs. It seems that making Chinese cuisine still depends on us from Huaxia. This is what you call authentic." Wei Guodong took over the conversation. He had traveled abroad before and tasted a lot of Chinese food made by foreign chefs, fully understanding the difference.

"Chef Huang’s skills are impeccable. I think what he made this time is even better than when we came to eat last time." Wan Zhenhong also nodded in approval, then called everyone, "And this sour fish is also superb; everyone, come and try it."

Hearing the invitation, everyone eagerly extended their chopsticks towards the tempting sour fish.

The sour fish made with catfish was so tender that it was nearly astonishing, especially the belly part of the fish, fatty and tender to the extreme, making it almost impossible to pick up with chopsticks, and had to be scooped with a spoon.

So they all put down their chopsticks unprompted and picked up spoons instead, carefully scooping up a piece of fish belly, gently blowing on it to prevent burns, and then squinting their eyes, savoring it.

That sour soup broth contained a touch of sweetness, cleverly enhancing the deliciousness of the fish, combined with a dipping sauce seasoned with hot chili peppers, made the fish taste layered and exceptionally tasty.

Moreover, the flavor of the sour soup itself was extremely rich and savory. A sip brought a warm flow down the throat and into the heart, as if waking up every pore with gentleness, making people feel entirely comfortable.

"This sour fish is truly amazing, the flavor is outstanding, and it’s addictive once you start eating..."

Everyone issued sincere praises one after another, taking bite after bite, completely unable to stop.