Free Web NovelChapter 537: Chapter 485: A Unique Competition (Part 3)
Well then, let’s power through it!
Even though occasionally there were childish complaints like "How come there’s still so much left to pick?" and "I can’t finish picking it all!", these insignificant voices were quickly drowned in the waves of passion and laughter brought by the competition, replaced by infinite anticipation for the harvest.
Fortunately, hard work pays off.
As time slowly flowed by, with everyone’s unyielding efforts, the once empty baskets gradually filled with various fruits and vegetables from different classes,
When all the picking tasks were successfully completed...
The children’s foreheads were quietly covered with fine beads of sweat, their cheeks reddened by the sun, looking like ripe apples in the autumn; they gently wiped the sweat away with a corner of their aprons.
"Kids, you all did such a great job today!"
Yang Yuxi gave high praise at the right moment, then asked with a concerned look, "How are you feeling now? Tired?"
The children had innocent smiles on their faces, they lightly nodded, then quickly shook their heads and said, "Not tired, not tired, we’re fine~"
Yang Yuxi was infected by the children’s optimism and smiled as she continued to guide, "So after today’s activity, do you all understand a bit better how hard it is for the farmers to grow crops? Do you remember the poem ’Sympathy for Farmers’ that we learned? Who can recite it for everyone?"
The children blinked their bright eyes and began to try hard to recall.
A moment passed.
The children who couldn’t remember shook their heads indicating they didn’t recall; those who could remember excitedly nodded and shouted, "I can!"
"That’s wonderful, it seems our kids are all amazing!"
Yang Yuxi encouraged them, then she smiled and pointed at Qingqing, "Qingqing, would you recite the poem ’Sympathy for Farmers’ for us?"
Qingqing raised her little face and earnestly recited: "Hoeing the grass at noon, sweat drips onto the soil. Who knows, in the bowl of food, every grain contains hard work."
Yang Yuxi nodded with satisfaction and praised, "That was great, so you now deeply understand the meaning of the poem, right?"
"Teacher, I know..."
Qingqing recalled what Yang Yuxi said when teaching this ancient poem and seriously replied, "It means...we should cherish food and not waste it."
"Right, Qingqing, well said!"
Yang Yuxi smiled and gave Qingqing a thumbs up, then turned to the other children and gently reminded, "Kids, when you eat from now on, make sure to finish the food in your bowl without wasting any, okay?"
Yuanyuan tilted her innocent little face, blinked her big eyes, and said, "Teacher, I always find the meals and veggies at school very delicious; I never have enough to eat, so how can I waste it?"
Yang Yuxi showed a gentle smile and said, "Yuanyuan, that’s wonderful. You know how to value food. What I mean is that we should develop a habit of not wasting food no matter where we eat. Only then can we truly be good children! Especially at home, we should do the same."
"But..."
Yuanyuan lightly intertwined her little fingers, with a bit of grievance in her eyes, "But the food cooked by mom and grandma isn’t as delicious as Qingqing’s dad’s. Sometimes I really can’t eat that much, what should I do?"
Yang Yuxi gently smiled and patiently explained, "Yuanyuan, if you can’t eat that much, you can tell your family to serve you less. But the most important thing is not to waste food~
Yuanyuan nodded and said, "Okay, teacher, I know what to do now!"
The other children also nodded, indicating they understood.
"Very good! Next, our task is to take some of these fresh spinach to the kitchen, and the rest back to the classroom. After our lunch break, we’ll make some delicious food with spinach..." Yang Yuxi clapped her hands as she indicated.
The children asked with puzzled faces, "Teacher, will we also be doing it together?"
"Of course, you’re the little chefs today. Not only will you make the food by hand, but you’ll also be responsible for setting up a stall to sell it~" Yang Yuxi confirmed.
"Wow!"
The children exclaimed, excitement written all over their faces.
But immediately, a few boys seemed hesitant; they scratched their heads and said softly, "But we don’t know how to cook..."
"I do, I do!"
Yuanyuan raised her hand: "But what I know is all pretend cooking from playing house, none of it is edible..."
The boys: "..."
Hmm...
What kind of cooking is that?!
If pretend cooking counts, wouldn’t they all be considered "little chefs" too?
Seeing the children’s varied expressions, Yang Yuxi smiled warmly and gently reassured, "Everyone, don’t worry, it’s okay even if you can’t make any food. The teachers will be there to help you. We’ll learn and improve together."
Weiwei widened her bright eyes in surprise, asking, "Miss Yang, when did you learn to cook?"
Yang Yuxi: "..."
Life is already so difficult, some truths are better left unsaid...
She displayed an awkward yet polite smile and replied, "Actually, I only know a little bit, but fortunately, we’ll have your dad joining us then. Working together, we’re sure to make delicious spinach food."
"Alright then, let’s get started!"
As soon as she finished speaking.
The kids couldn’t wait and flocked around, eagerly carrying the spinach, heading back with laughter and joy all the way.
