Chapter 789 - 574: Such Kindergarten Practices Are Truly Excessive

Chapter 789: Chapter 574: Such Kindergarten Practices Are Truly Excessive

"Sure!"

A surge of indescribable joy immediately filled Yang Yuxi’s heart, and she hurriedly nodded in agreement.

In the end, she mustered the courage and couldn’t help but add softly, in a voice as delicate as a mosquito’s buzz, "Well... if you like, you can also call me Xiaoxi."

Ah, ah, ah...

How did I just blurt it out like that?

It’s really so embarrassing...

Before she finished speaking, the blush on her cheeks deepened, and she quickly lowered her head shyly, pretending to focus on picking at the food on her plate to hide her slightly flushed cheeks and her heart that was pounding like a deer’s race.

Upon hearing this, Huang Jun furrowed his brow slightly, quickly weighing the situation in his mind. He felt that calling her "Xiaoxi" in their current relationship status might seem too intimate and could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

He politely declined with a gentle yet courteous smile, "I think calling you Yuxi is more appropriate..."

Uh...

Could it be that he doesn’t have any special feelings for her?

Is that why he rejected the more intimate "Xiaoxi" nickname?

An almost imperceptible trace of sadness flickered across Yang Yuxi’s heart.

But then, she reconsidered, maybe Huang Jun was just considering the office environment, worried that the nickname "Xiaoxi" was too endearing and might spark unnecessary gossip among colleagues, thus gently declining her further suggestion.

Yes!

That must be it!

It’s definitely not that he has no feelings for her.

After all, the fact that he’s willing to change how he addresses her is already a positive signal, and breaking through Huang Jun’s defenses is only a matter of time.

Isn’t there an old saying that goes, "When chasing a girl, a man faces a mountain, but when a girl chases a man, there’s only a thin veil..."?

She consoled herself, understanding Huang Jun’s concerns, and responded with a bright smile, nodding, "Yes, that’s fine, Yuxi sounds nice too."

With that, she continued to focus on the delicious food on her plate, feeling a sense of relief and joy.

The garlic pork was appetizing, and the marinated slices of meat, soaked in a rich sauce, were deliciously enticing, making it impossible to stop picking up pieces with chopsticks.

And the Longjing shrimp was even more visually tempting. The shrimp meat, skillfully infused with the fresh aroma of Longjing tea, releases a fragrant tea scent with each bite, filling the mouth.

As for the tomato and egg soup, although it seemed plain, the broth was well-balanced in its thickness, with a delightful balance of sour and sweet flavors interwoven with the tender eggs, offering a unique and delicious taste.

She found it delicious, and the other teachers at the table liked it even more.

Especially the tofu box and garlic pork, these became the star dishes of today’s three-dish, one-soup lunch.

Not only were they absolutely flavorful, but their presentation was highly attractive, particularly the tofu box with its small, delicate, box-like shape, adding a touch of fun and visual appeal.

"The garlic pork is the most delicious; by comparison, those sold in restaurants outside seem greasy after just a few bites."

"And Chef Huang’s tomato egg soup is a masterpiece. During the New Year at home, besides extravagant fish dishes, it’s all about meat. It’s hard to find something light to eat..."

"Yes... thinking carefully, going to work has its perks. At least the meals here suit my taste, and every meal is like a little surprise that not only satisfies the appetite but also brings a touch of comfort and fulfillment amidst the busy work schedule."

"Although at home I’m served with rich dishes every day, nothing compares to the aroma of Chef Huang’s food. I haven’t had it for so long, I really miss it. Today, I’m going to eat to my heart’s content, until I’m full..."

"..."

After satisfying a little of their culinary desires, the teachers couldn’t help but praise.

Seeing the teachers enjoy their meal, Huang Jun couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

Honestly, not only the teachers, even Huang Jun himself, after eating too much fish and meat during the Spring Festival and smelling too much oil smoke in the kitchen just now, his appetite was somewhat affected, making him prefer the light and refreshing tomato egg soup even more.

"Daddy, you can’t just drink the soup. You should also try the meat and shrimp..." Qingqing, seeing him focused solely on the tomato egg soup, picked up a spoon and carefully placed a slice of garlic pork into his bowl.

"Okay, Daddy knows."

Huang Jun responded, then picked up the piece of garlic pork and savored it slowly.

The garlic was fragrant, with a spicy undertone, and a hint of sweetness lingering after the spice.

The taste was excellent!

"It’s really good!"

Huang Jun felt immensely satisfied with his culinary skills.

Seeing this, Qingqing’s eyebrows arched like crescents, smiling brightly, and she gave a thumbs up praising, "Daddy, you’re great!"

Hearing the little one’s praise, Huang Jun also laughed and curiously asked, "What makes me great?"

"Daddy, being obedient and eating meat is the greatest!"

After saying this, Qingqing even clapped for him.

This way of encouraging with applause, of course, was learned from the kindergarten teacher, directly amusing one of the people involved, Yang Yuxi, who couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "Qingqing, what about me?"

"Miss Yang, you should eat more too! Look, my younger sister ate a lot of food and veggies!"

The little one’s eyes were sharp, observing how much everyone at the table was eating.

Weiwei, hearing her sister mention her, quickly lifted her head, smiling brightly, "Sister, look, what treasure do I have hidden in my box?"

Qingqing, Huang Jun, and Yang Yuxi all looked over curiously...

They saw that Weiwei had already eaten all the stuffing in the tofu box and then slowly filled it with rice, making them find it both amusing and somewhat helpless.