Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

Chapter 456 - 417: Director Liang’s Thoughtful Gesture

"Chef Huang, it seems your Wenshi Tofu has won everyone’s hearts again."

As soon as Liang Yinqiu stepped into the bustling dining area, her ears were filled with the decorators’ continuous praises of Huang Jun’s culinary skills. Her eyes unconsciously focused on Huang Jun, who was busy nearby, and she joined the chat with a smile.

Huang Jun nodded slightly, modestly saying, "Director Liang, you overpraise me. I just try my best to make everyone happy with the meals."

Liang Yinqiu turned to the decorators and said warmly, "Everyone, you’ve worked hard. I hope this meal will give you a chance to rest and have more energy for the work this afternoon."

Lin Weijian and the decorators nodded in agreement.

Master Li responded with a grateful expression, "Director Liang and Chef Huang, thank you so much! This meal, especially the Wenshi Tofu, has truly opened our eyes. It’s a great fortune to taste a dish of national banquet level in our lifetime!"

"Yes, indeed!" Other decorators nodded in agreement, "To taste a dish of national banquet level once in a lifetime is enough..."

Liang Yinqiu’s smile became even brighter, "Seeing everyone enjoying the meal makes me happiest of all. Huang Jun’s culinary skills are not only a valuable asset to our kindergarten but also a joy we all share. I look forward to him creating more unforgettable memories with food in the future."

After speaking, she walked lightly to Huang Jun and asked with a smile, "Chef Huang, have you eaten well?"

"Director Liang, I’ve finished eating. Is there something you need?"

Huang Jun thought that Liang Yinqiu returning wasn’t just to see him or say a few words to the decorators.

"I do have something to discuss with you. Since you’ve finished eating, why don’t you come to my office to chat?" Liang Yinqiu glanced around the lively dining area and, considering the noise, extended the invitation.

"Alright! Director Liang, just wait for a moment while I return the tray."

Huang Jun wiped his mouth with a napkin and was about to tidy up his dishes when Assistant Chef Qian stopped him beside him, "Chef Huang, just leave it. I will help you take it later."

"Alright then, thank you Assistant Chef Qian!"

Chef Huang thanked him and followed Liang Yinqiu out of the kitchen towards the office building.

A moment later.

Their figures appeared in the director’s office.

"Chef Huang, please sit..." Liang Yinqiu indicated with a smile, then asked, "Do you want something to drink?"

Huang Jun smiled in response, "No need to trouble yourself, Director Liang. I’m not thirsty. Let’s get straight to it if there’s something to discuss."

Seeing him politely decline her suggestion, Liang Yinqiu didn’t insist and gracefully sat on the sofa.

Her face beamed with a warm smile as she slowly expressed her intentions, "Chef Huang, there’s actually something I’ve been wanting to discuss with you."

"You know, I happen to own a two-bedroom apartment in the Linting Garden neighborhood near the kindergarten, which has always been rented out."

"However, last Saturday, the tenant’s lease just expired. After careful consideration, I decided not to renew it, and she moved out the day before yesterday."

"So, my idea now is to invite you and your family to move into this apartment so your work commute and daily life will be more convenient and comfortable."

These words took Huang Jun by surprise, making him feel warmly within.

Director Liang truly thinks carefully about his needs...

To have such a boss in life is indeed a great blessing!

Although he was deeply moved by Liang Yinqiu’s offer, he couldn’t help but consider whether he should accept such kindness...

Then, he smiled slightly and sincerely said, "Director Liang, I appreciate your kindness. This proposal is really thoughtful, but... I can’t accept a benefit I haven’t earned..."

Liang Yinqiu waved her hand, interrupting Huang Jun’s hesitation, "Chef Huang, your work is a precious asset to our kindergarten. Your daily efforts and dedication in cooking are well recognized."

"This isn’t an unearned benefit, but the reward you deserve."

"Moreover, my two-bedroom apartment is fully equipped, completely move-in ready, so you don’t need to worry about anything else."

Huang Jun pondered, weighing Liang Yinqiu’s proposal in his mind.

The conditions of the house he currently rented were indeed arduous: located at the top floor, returning home required taking stairs that made his two kids often out of breath.

The summer heat made the house uncomfortably unbearable, like being inside a giant steamer, relying solely on air conditioning to resist the suffocating heatwave.

This way of living undoubtedly brought many inconveniences to his family.

The Linting Garden neighborhood mentioned by Liang Yinqiu, as a newly developed residential area in recent years, with its beautiful environment, complete facilities, and convenient elevators, did make Huang Jun tempted.

He looked up at Liang Yinqiu and asked his question, "Director Liang, your proposal indeed resolves our current living issues, but what would the rent be?"

"Chef Huang, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not offering you a place to live for any economic gain." Liang Yinqiu smiled, "I don’t need you to pay any rent; I just hope you can live there peacefully and comfortably. This way, you can focus more on your work and bring more delicious and healthy meals to our children."

While talking, she got up and walked to her desk, took out a key from the drawer, and returned to hand it to Huang Jun, "Chef Huang, the apartment is located in unit 5, room 503 of building 8. Here is the key..."

Huang Jun reached out to accept it and thanked, "Thank you, Director Liang, really thank you so much this time!"

"Chef Huang, you’re welcome." Liang Yinqiu smiled gracefully, "I just want everyone in our team to have a stable home so they can better focus on their work."

"Oh, Chef Huang, do you need me to accompany you to see the apartment?"

Huang Jun was slightly taken aback, then replied, "Director Liang, you are busy with work; don’t trouble yourself. I can go see it myself."

"Alright~" Liang Yinqiu added, "If you need help with moving, feel free to ask."

Huang Jun nodded, "Okay, if I need any help, I’ll let you know."

"Great!"

"Director Liang, then I’ll head back. You stay busy!"

"Alright! Take care!"

Liang Yinqiu watched Huang Jun leave.

And as Huang Jun exited the director’s office and was about to head downstairs, a bright figure stopped him from leaving...

Huang Jun looked up and saw Liu Suyu’s cool and delicate face. Her aura carried an undeniable icy elegance.

He couldn’t help but pause and asked with a hint of curiosity, "Manager Liu, is there something?"

"Chef Huang, what did Director Liang want to discuss with you?" Liu Suyu’s eyes had a hint of curiosity.

"Nothing much, just Director Liang gave me a special surprise. She offered me an apartment at Linting Garden and..." He deliberately paused, then continued, "Moreover, I don’t need to pay any rent."

Wow~

This is wonderful!

Director Liang’s gesture is truly thoughtful!

"Oh, that’s what it’s about!" Liu Suyu was happy for him internally, but her face still maintained her unique cool elegance, "When will you move?"

"Not decided yet!"

"Well, if you need any help with moving, feel free to let me know. I’m happy to assist."

"Okay, thank you! If needed, I’ll reach out to you."