Chapter 875 - 605: Happy Birthday! (2)

Chapter 875: Chapter 605: Happy Birthday! (2)

Then, he picked up the sharp kitchen knife.

"Chop chop chop~"

With the light and rhythmic sound of the knife hitting the cutting board, the carrot was skillfully sliced into thin, even pieces, each one shining with its bright and alluring color.

"Swipe swipe swipe..."

Soon after, with a flash of the knife, the carrot slices were instantly carved into two delicate "Happy Birthday" characters by his deft hands.

Every stroke was smooth and natural, powerful yet without losing delicacy.

At the same time, he didn’t forget to add a few decorative touches to the fresh mushrooms, cleverly scoring a cross at the top.

Time quietly slipped by, but outside the kitchen, there were still no signs of the two little ones stirring.

And so...

Worried, he washed his hands and tiptoed back to the spare bedroom.

Seeing Qingqing and Weiwei still asleep, he gently nudged them.

"Babies, time to get up!"

He called softly.

"Mm-hmm~"

Qingqing and Weiwei, who were sleeping soundly, just grunted twice and turned over in unison, showing their backs to their dad.

Huang Jun chuckled, leaned in close to them, and pressed his face to theirs, saying, "Qingqing, little piggy, Weiwei, little piggy, the sun is almost up, time to get up~"

He deliberately elongated his tone, trying to wake them playfully.

Under such "harassment," Qingqing finally woke up.

She scrunched up her eyebrows, wrinkled her little nose, and struggled for a moment before groggily turning her head, calling out, "Daddy..."

Huang Jun planted a big kiss on Qingqing’s cheek and said with a smile, "Qingqing, happy birthday!"

After saying that, he gave Weiwei a firm kiss on the cheek: "Weiwei, happy birthday!"

Weiwei giggled, wrapped her arms around Huang Jun’s neck, and pouted, "Daddy, I still want to sleep!"

"Babies, you can’t sleep in anymore."

Huang Jun gently patted their little bottoms through the soft blanket, reminding them warmly, "If you keep sleeping, your breakfast will turn into lunch~"

Weiwei slightly pouted her rosy little lips, her face full of reluctance and dissatisfaction, but ultimately, she relented, whispering, "Okay then."

Seeing Weiwei’s expression, Huang Jun felt a soft spot in his heart and kissed her cheek again, saying with complete adoration, "You really are my good girl!"

Finally, he didn’t forget to give Qingqing the same warm kiss.

As he watched their busy figures in the bathroom, he softly instructed them and returned to the kitchen.

Standing in front of the stove, he first poured an appropriate amount of fresh water into both pots.

In one of the pots, he carefully placed three eggs, intending to boil them.

"Sizzle~ sizzle~"

With the swift turn of the gas stove knobs, blue flames leapt up, and he patiently waited for the water to boil.

Before long.

The water in the pot started bubbling and boiling, giving off wisps of white steam.

He seized the moment, quickly fishing out the boiled eggs and placing them on a prepared plate.

He then turned to grab a plate of prepared noodles from a nearby basin, skillfully pulling the noodles while placing them into the other pot.

In that instant...

The noodles drew smooth and graceful arcs through the air, like a vivid dragon elegantly leaping into the pot.

The noodles were consistently thick, perfectly arranged, rolling in the boiling water, a truly delightful scene.

"Wow..."

Just then, Qingqing happened to be standing outside the kitchen door. She gently pushed it open, and the marvelous scene before her immediately caught her attention, making her gasp in amazement.

Her little mouth formed a large "O," as if it could easily fit an egg, then she quickly covered her mouth with her small hand in a lady-like manner. However, the curiosity and excitement in her eyes could not be hidden.

Upon hearing Qingqing’s gasp, Weiwei was also overcome with curiosity and couldn’t wait to run over.

As soon as she saw this artistic scene, her small mouth similarly formed a perfect "O," and her eyes widened, sparkling with surprise and delight.

A few seconds later...

Weiwei finally snapped out of her shock, her face brimming with excitement, as she clapped her little hands and exclaimed in her sweet voice, "Wow, Daddy is amazing..."

"Yes, yes, Daddy is amazing~"

Qingqing quickly chimed in, nodding her little head rapidly like a chick pecking at rice.

Hearing his daughters’ praises, Huang Jun felt a sense of accomplishment and happiness, as if all the hard work and effort had been worthwhile in that moment.

Weiwei stood on her tiptoes, craned her neck, and with a face full of curiosity, asked, "Daddy, what is this long, snake-like thing you’re making?"

Huang Jun smiled, his eyes filled with love as he replied, "Daddy is cooking longevity noodles for you two!"

"Longevity noodles?"

Qingqing and Weiwei perfectly demonstrated what is known as the "Do you have a lot of question marks, little friend?" kind of expression.

Qingqing blinked her eyes, half understanding, and asked, "Daddy, so the noodles are very long, right?"

"Yes!"

Huang Jun smiled and nodded, "Eating them symbolizes wishing for long life and continued health."

Weiwei’s eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this, and she excitedly clapped her little hands, unconsciously licking her lips, "Wow... Daddy’s longevity noodles must be delicious..."

"Little foodie, are you hungry?"

Huang Jun tilted his head and smiled at them, reassuring them, "Don’t worry, I’ll cook some more vegetables, mushrooms, carrots, and fresh shrimp, so our longevity noodles will be even more delicious."

As he spoke, he put the prepared ingredients into the pot to cook.

While the ingredients were cooking, he started to prepare the sauce.

He added soy sauce, vinegar, lard, hot water, and salt to the noodle bowls, stirring them to blend the seasonings well.

Before long, the ingredients were cooked.

He carefully took out the cooked noodles, placing them into the bowls with the prepared sauce.

He also neatly arranged the cooked vegetables, mushrooms, shrimp, and carrots on top of the two bowls of noodles, making the whole dish vibrant and exceptionally appetizing.

He then peeled the cooked eggs one by one, using his nimble hands to carve the eggs into two adorable little bunnies.

"Wow, look at these cute little bunnies! Weiwei wants to try them so badly!"

Weiwei was deeply attracted by the aromatic and uniquely presented food, and her stomach couldn’t help but rumble as she excitedly bounced around nearby.

"Don’t rush, it’s almost ready... Go sit at the table and wait a bit!" Huang Jun said as he gently placed the intricately carved eggs into the bowls of noodles.

Although Qingqing was also drooling with anticipation, she was well-behaved enough to help, bringing over the washed chopsticks and spoons before climbing onto her own special dining chair, sitting there properly and waiting patiently for meal time.

Seeing this, Weiwei also promptly ran to her dining chair, sitting properly as well, quietly awaiting the arrival of the delicious meal.

"Dun dun dun, your longevity noodles are here..."

Huang Jun brought over two steaming bowls of longevity noodles, gently placing them in front of the girls at the table.

Qingqing and Weiwei’s eyes were instantly drawn to the "Happy Birthday" creatively spelled out with carrot slices in the center of the bowls, as well as the cute little bunny-shaped eggs.

"Daddy, how do you read these words?" Qingqing blinked her curious big eyes, pointing at the intricately carved words on the carrot slices as she asked.

"These say ’Happy Birthday!’"

Huang Jun replied with a gentle smile, then kindly urged, "Come, eat while it’s hot. The noodles won’t taste as good if they get soggy. Oh, and when you eat longevity noodles, there’s a little tradition. It’s best not to break them, as the whole noodles symbolize longevity and continuous good luck..."

"Ah? You can’t break the noodles when eating them?" Qingqing and Weiwei were surprised upon hearing this, their eyes growing round in astonishment.

But the surprise was short-lived, as they soon nodded sincerely, responding in unison, "Okay, we will remember, we won’t break the noodles!"

With that, the two little ones eagerly picked up the noodles, carefully bringing them to their mouths as if performing a sword-swallowing act. The noodles slowly slid down into their mouths, puffing up their cheeks like two little hamsters stuffed with food, so endearing and adorable...