Chapter 924 - 623: Enough to Make Them Willingly Work Overtime Until Dawn (Part 3)

Chapter 924: Chapter 623: Enough to Make Them Willingly Work Overtime Until Dawn (Part 3)

"Mhm~"

Weiwei blinked her big eyes, revealing her true feelings inside: "I just saw other kids’ parents coming to pick them up, but you didn’t come. I did feel a little bit disappointed in my heart."

Qingqing chimed in with a sweet voice, saying: "Yeah, Daddy, I missed you too."

Huang Jun looked at his two treasures, his eyes full of apology and heartache, and gently said: "I’m really sorry, my dears, Daddy was indeed a bit busy with work today and couldn’t pick you up early. I let you down. After the Children’s Day feast is over, Daddy will definitely spend good time with you..."

"It’s okay, Daddy!"

Weiwei and Qingqing smiled at him with curved eyes, waving their small hands.

Qingqing appeared even more understanding.

She softly said: "Daddy, my sister and I know you’re busy with work, so we’re not angry, we just missed you a bit."

"Mhm~"

Weiwei nodded like a chick pecking grain, saying: "We’re really not angry, just purely missed you!"

Huang Jun’s heart warmed like sunlight in spring by his little one’s words, he smiled and responded: "Such good girls! Daddy missed you too!"

Before leaving them, he reminded: "You be good and follow Miss Yang to your seats and wait, I’ll heat up the food for you now..."

"Thank you, Daddy!"

Qingqing and Weiwei chimed together, their dimples shallow.

Yang Yuxi witnessed this and gave Huang Jun a grateful look: "Huang Jun, I’ll trouble you then!"

At this moment, Xie Jianing, attracted by the aroma of stewed flavors wafting from the kitchen, couldn’t help but interject: "Are you stewing meat, Qingqing’s daddy? The smell is really so enticing, you can smell it from far away..."

Stewed flavors had been turned off by now, a variety of ingredients quietly soaking in the rich stew broth, waiting to fully absorb the essence of the broth, ready to be served to parents and kids tomorrow.

Noticing the hunger in Xie Jianing’s eyes, Huang Jun smiled and said: "Yes! If you want, you can try a bit, but maybe the flavor isn’t as rich yet."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jianing showed a surprised expression of "Can I really taste it without paying?" and nodded repeatedly: "Sure, I really want to try it!"

"Daddy, I want to eat too!"

Weiwei’s small tongue unconsciously licked the corner of her mouth, her eyes sparkling with endless anticipation for the food.

Qingqing didn’t show it as directly as Weiwei, but there was a longing for stewed flavors in her eyes too.

"Alright, wait here!"

After speaking, Huang Jun turned to wash his hands, then deftly selected a large piece of stewed beef from the pot and placed it on the cutting board.

He picked up the kitchen knife, expertly starting to slice the meat.

With the knife glinting and the crisp, rhythmic "thud, thud, thud" sound, the beef was evenly and finely sliced into thin pieces.

Xie Jianing, watching quietly from the side, had eyes full of admiration and reverence, she praised: "Qingqing’s daddy, your knife skills are truly marvelous! It seems like your skills have improved since a few days ago!"

Yang Yuxi was equally amazed, looking starstruck: "Indeed, Huang Jun, your knife skills are getting better, this stewed beef sliced as thin as paper is amazing..."

No wonder he’s the man she fancies, so wonderful, so outstanding.

"You’re flattering me..."

Huang Jun humbly replied, then asked Aunt Li nearby to help serve the sliced stewed beef to them.

"Thank you, Aunt Li."

After Xie Jianing received the plate, she first fed Qingqing and Weiwei, then ate a slice herself.

The stewed beef, not yet fully flavored, had its own charm despite not being at its peak.

The texture still retained the original firmness and elasticity of beef, each bite allowing the delicate texture of meat fibers to be felt.

The initial penetration of the stew juices adorned the beef surface with a faint fragrant coat, the scent of star anise, cinnamon, and other spices subtly apparent, intertwined with the beef’s natural savory taste, creating a delightful surprise at the first taste.

While chewing, the flavor of the stew slowly released in the mouth, not as rich as when fully marinated, yet bringing a refreshing and natural taste.

The sweetness of the beef and the mild saltiness of the stew danced lightly on the tongue, offering a simple and pure delicious experience.

Although not yet at the optimal state for consumption, this unfinished stewed beef, with its unique charm, filled her with anticipation for the fully marinated version coming tomorrow.

"This stewed beef is really tasty, so fragrant and flavorful!"

Xie Jianing couldn’t help but praise.

She then eagerly invited Yang Yuxi and other teachers to taste this delicacy.

The teachers sat together, savoring the aromatic stewed beef, instantly feeling the extra hours of work tonight becoming particularly delightful.

Full of energy!

Indeed.

This deliciousness was enough to make them willingly work until dawn...