Free Web NovelChapter 581: Chapter 500: Among Their Peers, How Many Could Compare? (2)
Tiantian’s mom suddenly clapped her hands and urgently reminded everyone, "Oh, it’s time for school dismissal! The kids are about to come out, we need to quickly line up in our class’s area to welcome them!"
"Yes, yes, let’s go quickly, don’t keep the kids waiting."
Parents responded in unison, filled with joy and anticipation, and hurriedly walked toward the area for Class (4).
They instinctively lined up, eagerly waiting, with eyes full of longing and expectation for their little ones.
Before long.
Under the guidance of each class teacher, the children, in neat and orderly lines, walked briskly toward the school gate.
Today, they seemed especially spirited. Besides their small backpacks and the little water bottles swaying at their waists, the most eye-catching thing was the thermal lunch boxes they held tightly, containing the results of their hard work all afternoon.
As the teacher called out the children’s names one by one, they bounced like little deer, running out of the gate eagerly into their parents’ arms, faces beaming with proud, self-satisfied smiles, impatient to show off their "masterpieces" to their parents.
"Mama, look quickly... this thermal lunchbox contains the water dumplings that Uncle Chef Huang taught us to make, and they’re still warm! Let me tell you, when it came out of the pot, I ate one, and it was so fragrant and delicious. The rest, the teacher said, we’re supposed to bring home for you and daddy to taste, to see how well I did."
"Dad, guess what delicious thing I brought you? Hehe, you won’t guess it, will you? So let me just tell you! It’s water dumplings! And it’s the water dumplings that I made with my own hands, try it, it tastes really good."
"Dad, I’ll handle the cooking at home from now on, I promise you won’t have to eat mom’s weird-tasting dishes anymore. What I make will definitely taste better than hers!"
"Mom, I solemnly announce that I’ve decided to follow Uncle Chef Huang to learn cooking. I want to learn lots and lots of dishes, and in the future, I’ll make something different for you to eat every day, is that okay with you?"
"Daddy, look at the water dumplings I made, aren’t they interesting? Smell again, isn’t it fragrant? Fragrant, right? Then quickly try and see if it tastes good? If you like it, I’ll make more for you in the future."
"..."
Listening to their children’s heartfelt words, the parents’ hearts were instantly filled with a warm flow, a sense of happiness naturally arising, and the pride and joy was simply beyond words.
Look at this.
Look at my clever little treasure.
So young yet able to make delicious food for their mom and dad, how many of their peers can compare?
"Haha, good child, if you want to learn cooking with Chef Huang, no problem, mom wholeheartedly agrees! When you learn it well, mom will hand over the control of our kitchen to you, you’ll be the next head chef of our family."
"Oh, my Pengpeng is getting more and more sensible, knowing to think about mom first when there’s something delicious. But, mommy’s not hungry right now, let’s go home first and share these water dumplings with daddy, okay?"
"Wow, son, you are amazing! These water dumplings are made beautifully, and fried to a golden crispness, they sure look appetizing, you’re much more capable than daddy ever was, daddy feels so proud of you!"
"Oh my, I’ve fantasized about the day I could taste the meal my daughter made herself, never imagining this dream would sweetly come true so soon. Looks like I must have saved the galaxy in a past life to enjoy such blessings this life..."
"Baby, your heartfelt intentions have touched me, the special water dumplings you prepared for me truly warmed my heart. Dad’s care for you hasn’t been in vain, you’re amazing, sweetheart!"
"Haha, dear parents, we’ll head home first, see you tomorrow!"
"Teachers, thank you for your hard work, I’m taking my child home now, thanks for today’s care, bye, see you tomorrow..."
"..."
Today, at the scene where parents came to pick up their children from school, it was truly a case of "early arrival, early return, with swift steps."
Once they had their child, each parent left without any hesitation, not even staying to ask teachers about their child’s day at the school, instead, they joyfully took their child and set off for home.
Each parent’s face beamed with a happy smile, as if the day’s fatigue had been completely washed away by this warmth and joy at that moment.
In the blink of an eye.
The entrance, once bustling with voices and activity, gradually became quiet and empty, leaving only the gentle breeze, as if whispering about today’s warmth and reluctance.
Meanwhile, after sending off the parents and children, the teachers did not linger at the gate nor hurry back to the classroom, instead, they turned to the playground to begin helping with tidying up after this teaching activity.
Of course.
The main goal was——to enjoy a feast of water dumplings personally made by Huang Jun, allowing this delicious food to be a sweet reward after a day’s hard work.
...
"Ding~"
A clear, pleasant elevator arrival sound echoed down the corridor, the elevator doors slowly parted to both sides, and Qu Qing, holding Lin Yipeng’s small hand, walked out of the elevator, heading toward home.
From afar, they could already see their front door slightly ajar, soft lamplight spilling out through the crack.
Seeing this scene, Qu Qing didn’t need to think much to know that Lin Weilin was back.
Lin Yipeng’s eyes sparkled with excitement, eagerly pointing towards the front door, his childish voice full of excitement: "Mama, look! Our door is open, and the light is on, is daddy already back?"
Qu Qing smiled and nodded in confirmation, her eyes full of affection and approval for this little discoverer, "That’s right, Pengpeng, your dad is back, let’s go in and give him a big surprise!"
"Hmm, okay!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yipeng immediately shot off like a little bullet, freeing himself from Qu Qing’s hand, and happily dashed toward the door.
He almost couldn’t wait to push the door open, forgetting even to take off his shoes, his little feet thumping on the floor as he ran straight to the living room.
As he ran, he excitedly shouted, "Daddy, I’m home——!"
In no time.
He had rushed excitedly into the living room, tossing his backpack and little water bottle casually onto the coffee table, making a "pop pop" sound, his actions filled with childlike innocence yet carrying a hint of little grown-up’s confidence and boldness.
That’s right.
He felt like he was the little hero of the family because he made delicious water dumplings that even mom and dad couldn’t make.
This sense of accomplishment made him walk with confidence, as if the whole world laid beneath his feet.
"Oh, my dear Pengpeng is home!"
Upon hearing the commotion, Lin Weilin, wearing an apron, poked his head out from the kitchen, his face beaming with a warm smile, cheerfully asking his son, "What did Qingqing’s dad teach you today? How’d you do?"
Lin Yipeng’s eyes sparkled with pride, answering excitedly, "Daddy, Qingqing’s dad taught us to make water dumplings, and they are so delicious! I even brought some back for you and mommy to try. I’m telling you, I made them all by myself!"
"Really? My Pengpeng is getting more and more capable!"
Lin Weilin genuinely praised him, then quickly asked eagerly, "Son, where are the water dumplings you made? Let me see them, hurry."
"In the thermal lunch box!"
On hearing this, Lin Yipeng looked down, realizing the thermal lunch box wasn’t in his hand, suddenly understanding, "Oh, right, it’s with mom! She was carrying it for me!"
Right then, Qu Qing’s playful yet slightly scolding voice rang out, "Pengpeng, did you forget to change your shoes again when you came in, how many times have I reminded you?"
Were it not for the fact that Pengpeng had good food on his mind for her today, she’d likely hurry over and give his little behind a couple of "pa-pa" spanks to make him remember.
Oh no~
Not good!
Driven by a strong will to survive, Lin Yipeng immediately admitted his mistake and corrected, "Mama, don’t be mad, I forgot just now, I’ll change them right away..."
Saying this, he ran toward the porch, afraid of being a second too late and facing mom’s "thunderous clapping".
Seeing his hurried figure changing his shoes, Lin Weilin and Qu Qing exchanged knowing smiles.
"Honey, did Qingqing’s dad really teach Pengpeng to make water dumplings today? I also heard from Pengpeng that he made them all by himself, is it true?" Lin Weilin asked with a curious and expecting look, softly gazing at Qu Qing.
"Yes! The little guy said so, probably true! Plus, I can smell it, it should taste good..."
Qu Qing had a knowing smile on her face and raised the thermal lunchbox in her hand.
Lin Weilin, smelling the faint fragrance wafting from the lunchbox, couldn’t help but grin.
Seems... tonight is going to be a lucky night...
