Free Web NovelChapter 527: Chapter 482: Truly, the New Replaces the Old—Only the New Smile Is Seen, Not the Old Cry (Part 2)
At this moment.
Huang Jun was intently turning the handle of the popcorn machine, the iron drum rotating slowly over the flames, producing a series of "whoosh" sounds.
Upon hearing some movement nearby, he raised his head to look...
He saw two teachers and a group of children walking towards him. Instantly understanding, he waved with a smile and carefully reminded, "Children, remember to keep a safe distance, don’t get too close."
Finally, he winked at Qingqing and Weiwei, silently telling them: Daddy sees you!
The two little ones responded with wide smiles, waved their tiny hands, and obediently stood more than a meter away from the popcorn machine.
Just like the other children, they bent down, curiously examining this cannon-like machine, their little heads turning all around, eyes fixed on it without a blink.
Wondering where the popcorn would come out from.
Indeed.
For children living in modern cities, such traditional popcorn machines are indeed somewhat unfamiliar...
Qingqing, full of curiosity, couldn’t hold back any longer and asked Huang Jun in a tender voice, "Daddy, how does this machine pop out the yummy popcorn?"
Managing the popcorn machine skillfully, Huang Jun gently explained to Qingqing and the other kids gathered around, "Qingqing, this machine works by heating, which makes the corn kernels expand like balloons in high temperature, turning into the delicious, tempting popcorn we know. Listen, the ’popping’ sound inside the machine is the kernels dancing joyfully, and soon they’ll transform into fragrant popcorn and pop out with a loud bang to meet everyone."
Qingqing listened intently, her eyes sparkling with wonder, exclaiming excitedly, "Wow, it’s so magical! I really want to try it myself!"
Weiwei couldn’t hold back her excitement either, chiming in, "I want to try it too!"
The other children also showed desire, their eyes shining with eagerness.
Huang Jun smiled and said, "Qingqing, Weiwei, Daddy completely understands your eagerness to try, that’s really great! But operating this popcorn machine requires extreme caution as it’s a bit dangerous; you’re still young and not quite suited to handle it directly. But don’t worry, when you grow up, there’ll be a chance to experience it personally. For now, just wait a little patiently, it’ll pop out fragrant popcorn for you to enjoy. How about it?"
"Okay!"
Qingqing and Weiwei exchanged smiles and nodded sensibly.
The other children also imitated, each nodding cleverly, but their gaze remained fixed on the iron drum, eagerly awaiting the delightful surprise moment.
"Qingqing Daddy (Chef Huang), isn’t the popcorn eager to come out and meet us?"
Huang Jun nodded with a smile, "Yes, just wait a little longer, deliciousness is right in front of you."
In a moment.
He suddenly stopped turning and swiftly pulled the scorching iron drum away from the flames, then stood up and quickly sealed the machine’s opening with a burlap sack, shouting loudly to the gathered children, "Kids, attention! The big cannon is about to fire, cover your ears tightly..."
Before he finished speaking.
The children had already, under the guidance of Yang Yuxi and Xie Jianing, touched their ears with their fingertips, ready.
However.
Among this group of children, a few brave ones weren’t afraid; instead, filled with curiosity, wanting to hear just how loud the popcorn machine could be, ignoring the reminders from Huang Jun and Yang Yuxi.
"Boom!"
With a forceful stomp from Huang Jun, an ear-splitting bang shattered the sky, accompanied by swirling white smoke, enveloping him and the popcorn machine in mist.
Then, like dense snowflakes in winter, popcorn spilled from the bag’s crevices, falling into the prepared containers.
"Wow! So cool! Just like a real cannon, so fun!"
"Boohoo, so scary, I’m frightened, boohoo..."
"Wow, the aroma... That’s the smell of popcorn, Qingqing Daddy (Chef Huang), can we eat now? I can’t wait; I want to eat it right away!" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
"I want popcorn too; it’s my favorite snack!"
"Wow, so that’s how popcorn is made; I’ll tell my mom to get a machine like this, and then we can make popcorn at home!"
"Haha, even if your mom buys it, can you make it? Even if you can, it won’t be as tasty as Qingqing Daddy’s!"
"..."
At this moment, all the children were full of infinite curiosity and longing for the machine that could simulate cannon blasts and make popcorn. Some were quite envious, even starting to plan how to persuade their parents to buy one, allowing them popcorn freedom.
But...
After hearing the reminders from other children, they hesitated, wondering: Can my parents really make popcorn as delicious as Qingqing’s dad’s?
