Free Web NovelChapter 572: Chapter 497: The Kids Descend into Chaos
"Wake up! One.two.three.four, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up..."
With the lively melody of the Dorami Kindergarten’s "Happy Wake-up Song" joyfully playing, the tranquility of the nap room was completely broken, announcing the warm end of the children’s sweet nap time.
And this cheerful music melody fell into each child’s ears, absolutely needing no call from the teachers; they jumped up from their beds like they heard an assembly call.
No urging from the teachers was needed either, as each child hurriedly finished dressing and putting on shoes, and eagerly ran toward the classroom.
Actually!
They hadn’t truly fallen asleep this noon, as they were all excitedly waiting for this moment to arrive!
After all, this afternoon, their much-anticipated cooking class was about to start. This was not only an entirely new course experience but more importantly, it was taught personally by Chef Huang, whom they admired and respected dearly.
The little ones each silently cheered themselves on, determined to learn seriously in the afternoon class. Once they mastered the skills, they could avoid the monotonous meals at home and the bland takeout that they had to endure every day.
As for whether they could successfully learn, or if after learning they would become the family’s new "master chef" and be treated as free labor by their parents, these little ones had not taken these into consideration or cared about them.
After all, they were still children, their minds pure and not burdened with such complex contemplations.
However, the scene unfolding in front of the teachers completely overturned their ingrained perception of children as "slow and procrastinating," catching them off guard and making them sparkle with unbelievable delight in their eyes.
"It seems the children have really grown, becoming so proactive and considerate..."
Xie Jianing’s surprise quickly turned into gentle relief, with a warm smile forming involuntarily at the corner of her lips, like a spring breeze brushing one’s face.
Yang Yuxi’s eyes gleamed with insight, revealing the truth, "Miss Xie, isn’t your sentiment a bit premature? I reckon these kids have already calculated in their minds and are all thinking about the exciting cooking class this afternoon, dreaming of becoming little chefs. They surely didn’t suddenly become so mature and sensible just by waking up from a nap!"
Suddenly being "undermined," Xie Jianing: "..."
Heartbroken...
Why did the kids never show such enthusiasm and anticipation during her classes...
Indeed.
To get the kids proactive and self-motivated, all it takes is Huang Jun...
This realization made her reflect on herself while feeling a subtle sense of frustration.
Luckily, the person at the focus was the most popular in the kindergarten—Huang Jun!
This eased her disappointment somewhat; otherwise, she might have felt even worse...
A moment passed.
Having adjusted her emotional state, she engaged with heightened enthusiasm in the present situation: "But now that I mention it, the children’s performance today is truly impressive. Their orderly and enthusiastic approach signifies growth and progress that deserves our acknowledgment and encouragement. We shouldn’t overlook their shining moments because of temporary comparisons; instead, we should seize this opportunity to guide and accompany them more attentively, helping them to thrive and advance on their growth journey."
"What Miss Xie said is absolutely right! We should indeed give them hearty praise."
Yang Yuxi nodded in agreement, then gently turned to the group of children who had just independently finished using the restroom and were neatly lined up, eyes shining with genuine admiration, "Kids, look at how capable you are! Not only did you get up and dress yourselves without any prompting from the teachers, but you’ve all gone to the restroom obediently. Now, the queue is so orderly and aligned; the teachers are truly proud of you!"
"Heehee~"
After being praised, the children unanimously showed proud smiles, like the sunniest blossoms of spring.
There were also a few shy ones among them who, feeling embarrassed by the praise, lowered their heads bashfully and fiddled with the corners of their clothes, appearing even more adorable.
Yang Yuxi lightly clapped her hands and continued, "Alright, now, let’s hold hands and walk joyfully toward the little kitchen on the playground! Awaiting us there is a fun and challenging little chef adventure."
Before she could finish, the children erupted in enthusiastic cheers:
"Yay! Finally, it can start; I’ve waited... waited until the flowers are about to wither!"
"Yes, yes, at last, it’s this time; my heart feels like it’s about to fly!"
"Wow, starting today, I’m also a little chef. I feel so amazing!"
"Hehe, just thinking about it makes me happy; what delicious things are we going to make today?"
"Yes indeed, Qingqing and Weiwei, what delicious foods is your dad going to teach us today? I really want to know; I’m so looking forward to it!"
"No matter what Qingqing’s dad teaches us to make, it’ll surely be super delicious. I’m looking forward to it!"
"Qingqing, Weiwei, do you know what dish your dad is going to teach us today? Please tell us..."
"I don’t know either; Dad hasn’t told me or my sister. He just said it’s a secret..."
"Um yeah, my sister is right; that’s exactly what Dad said."
"..."
Amidst the joy, the kids did not forget to follow the rules.
With a gentle gesture from Yang Yuxi, they quickly quieted down and, according to prior arrangement, held hands tightly with the nearby buddy.
