Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 514 - 474: Should He Accept This Generous Reward?

Act on the thought!

Liang Yinqiu firmly grasped the phone receiver, her fingertips lightly touching the dial pad, ready to call Huang Jun to invite him to her office to discuss something important.

But.

Just as she was about to press the last digit, her thoughts, like light clouds in the morning breeze, quietly took a turn.

"Wait a minute!"

Her heart suddenly fluttered as she realized that Huang Jun was probably busy in the kitchen preparing a delicious breakfast for the kids and might not be easily disturbed, let alone conveniently come to the director’s office.

"Ah, better not bother him now; he’s surely busy." Liang Yinqiu murmured to herself, the corners of her mouth naturally lifting into a gentle and understanding smile.

She slowly put the phone receiver back in place, making a silent decision: "Since Chef Huang is busy, wouldn’t it be better if I went over myself? This way, I can handle things face-to-face and also take the opportunity to taste Chef Huang’s eagerly anticipated breakfast. It’s a win-win, marvelous, marvelous indeed..."

Indeed, she was really craving it.

By her count, she hadn’t had Huang Jun’s cooking for over 40 hours, and last night Lv Pengfei’s food videos had really whet her appetite, almost overflowing her desire for delicious food.

So!

With this thought, she didn’t hesitate to grab her phone and keys from the desk and briskly walked out of her office, closing the door casually behind her, headed toward the kitchen.

Soon enough.

She found herself about fifty meters from the kitchen, intending to quicken her pace, when she unexpectedly spotted Liu Suyu heading towards the kitchen entrance.

"Oh? Isn’t that Manager Liu? Why is she heading to the kitchen at this time?"

A hint of curiosity arose in her heart, and she gently called out with a soft voice, "Manager Liu..."

Hearing the call, Liu Suyu turned around, momentarily surprised to see it was Liang Yinqiu, then politely asked, "Director Liang, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit in person?"

Liang Yinqiu waved her hand with a smile, "Oh, nothing much, just here to discuss something with Chef Huang."

Then, driven by curiosity, she added, "Manager Liu, what brings you here?"

Faced with the inquiry, Liu Suyu certainly couldn’t directly admit she was craving Chef Huang’s pastries!

She smiled gracefully and said, "I... just finished my work and thought I’d check if Chef Huang and the team needed any help..."

Was that really the case?

Probably, she was just like me, craving Chef Huang’s culinary skills and looking to sneak a taste, right?

Liang Yinqiu thought to herself but chose not to expose Liu Suyu’s little secret, instead responding with a knowing smile, "I see, Manager Liu, you’re so considerate, such kindness is truly rare..."

Such a compliment made Liu Suyu blush like a freshly bloomed peach blossom, shyly saying, "Director Liang, aren’t you here to see Chef Huang? Let’s go in together."

"Sure!"

The two walked shoulder to shoulder, filled with laughter as they entered the kitchen area, moving through the bright and spacious hall.

They happened upon Aunt Li.

Before they could even speak, Aunt Li greeted them warmly, "Director Liang, Manager Liu, what brings you here together!"

Liu Suyu responded, "I came to see if there’s anything I can lend a hand with."

Liang Yinqiu also stated her intention, "As for me, I’m here to discuss something with Chef Huang."

Saying this, she gently waved at Huang Jun through the transparent glass partition of the operation room, signaling for him to come over.

Huang Jun noticed and swiftly exchanged a few words with Qian Guoxiang, then stepped out of the operation room, approaching Liang Yinqiu, "Director Liang, you wanted to see me? How can I assist you?"

Liang Yinqiu smiled faintly, suggesting, "Here’s the thing, Chef Huang, I have some personal matters I’d like to discuss with you in depth. How about we find a quiet place to sit down and talk at length?"

Huang Jun thought briefly, then suggested, "Why don’t we go to my lounge? It’s relatively quiet there, more suitable for a conversation."

Liang Yinqiu beamed, readily agreeing, "Just what I had in mind, let’s go to the lounge for a detailed discussion then!"

"Alright, Director Liang, please follow me..."

With that, Huang Jun led Liang Yinqiu across the hall to his lounge.

"Director Liang, please have a seat!"

Huang Jun courteously gestured like a gentleman, simultaneously asking with concern, "Would you like something to drink?"

Liang Yinqiu waved her hand quickly, kindly declining, "Chef Huang, don’t trouble yourself, I’m not thirsty. Let’s get to the main topic first."

"Alright then!"

Huang Jun nodded, taking a seat across from her, with a slight lift of his hand, indicating for Liang Yinqiu to continue.

Liang Yinqiu straightforwardly elaborated on her idea, "Chef Huang, I have a preliminary plan to add a few classes to the kindergarten for the next semester. What are your thoughts on this?"

Huang Jun’s face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.

After all, such major decisions impacting the future of the kindergarten have always been made by the management. Why suddenly seek advice from a chef like him?

Isn’t it usually decided, and then they just inform the staff?

He quickly gathered his thoughts, a humble smile on his lips, speaking softly, "Director Liang, decisions affecting the bigger picture of the kindergarten should ideally be handled by the management. I, being just the head chef, may not provide any significant suggestions."

Looking at Huang Jun, Liang Yinqiu smiled, "Chef Huang, you’re being too modest. While you are a chef, you’re also a key member of our kindergarten. Adding classes means more children, more needs, and your work would be affected. Naturally, I must consult you first!"

Despite feeling Liang Yinqiu’s respect and attention, Huang Jun also knew that she probably had her mind made up regarding the plan.

Nonetheless, he carefully thought it over and said, "Director Liang, I fully support the plan to add classes. But concerning the kitchen staff, I hope you’ll give it adequate consideration. We must stay true to our purpose, ensuring every child enjoys nutritious and tasty meals. Class expansion mustn’t come at the expense of food quality."

Liang Yinqiu nodded, saying, "Chef Huang, I completely understand your concerns. I’ll make sure to properly arrange staffing and promptly increase kitchen help to ensure smooth and high-quality kitchen operations."

With that.

The worries in Huang Jun’s heart vanished, and he smiled contentedly, courteously saying, "Director, you’re so wonderful, the kids are lucky to have you as their director. I believe, under your care, the children’s future is extraordinarily bright."

"Let’s work hard together!"

Liang Yinqiu said with a smile, then her tone slightly shifted as she made an unexpected offer, "Additionally, regarding your salary, I’m considering increasing it by ten thousand yuan a month. Also, I intend to grant you a 10% stake in our kindergarten as recognition and gratitude for your hard work and great contributions. Chef Huang, what do you think of this arrangement?"

This sudden great news left Huang Jun’s face filled with surprised delight.

Indeed!

He never imagined receiving such generous offerings.

At the same time, he was keenly aware that behind this proposal was Liang Yinqiu’s heartfelt hope for him to stay long-term and continue cooking for the children.

Yet still.

Should he accept such a generous offer?