Chapter 171: Feeding

Chapter 171

Ever since Liu Chef became the deputy director of the kindergarten, he's been tied up with all sorts of daily tasks.

It had been a long time since he'd properly cooked a meal.

This time, if he hadn't seen the two dance teachers looking so thin and still jogging outside, he might not have thought to cook a meal himself.

But as soon as he tied the apron around his waist, that familiar feeling came rushing back.

Recently, the vegetables in the garden had been ripening in large quantities, delivered to the kitchen by the basketful every day.

The vegetable garden was very close to the kindergarten.

It took less than an hour from harvest to becoming a dish.

And their vegetables were crisp and refreshing.

They were delicious, especially with Liu Chef's culinary magic added.

Everyone's appetites had increased as a result.

The two dance teachers had weight management needs,

so they requested lightly salted stir-fried vegetables.

These dishes, which even the young teaching assistants at the kindergarten wouldn't eat,

were somehow beloved by these two grown men.

Liu Chef might grumble internally, but he knew the stir-fried vegetables, just barely cooked, were at their crispest and most refreshing.

Though he only added a pinch of salt, it really brought out the flavor.

He then made a celery and shrimp dish.

While others might make a bland diet meal,

Liu Chef's touch made even diet food exceptionally tasty.

After preparing seven or eight similar diet-friendly dishes,

Liu Chef couldn't resist making some more elaborate dishes.

For instance, the "Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish" was sweet with few bones, a favorite among all his colleagues.

Fish was also a quality protein.

The fish's decorative shape was achieved through frying, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Topped with a sweet and sour sauce, it was truly delicious.

Besides that, he made braised pork trotters with yellow soybeans.

The soybeans mixed with rice and topped with pork trotter were absolutely mouthwatering.

The beef, tenderized with cornstarch, was stir-fried to perfection.

Before long, the aroma wafted from the cafeteria and spread around.

Dinner was only for the staff, as the children had been dismissed early.

These "Starry Sky" employees had become addicted to the cafeteria food, even willing to cancel other dinner plans for it.

Today, it wasn't just the staff dining. The scientists were there too. They were the ones researching the gaming pods.

Who knew the cats would call all their friends?

The number of stray cats increased. Luckily, the area he fed them was an abandoned zone.

The groups of stray cats didn't disturb local traffic.

These strays weren't afraid of him anymore and would meow at him when they saw him.

Liu Chef put the leftover food in that area.

Soon, the stray cats started eating.

Some kind-hearted people had also left cat food and canned food nearby.

But clearly, the stray cats preferred what he cooked.

Every time he brought something, it would be quickly devoured from the small food bowls.

Only the cats that arrived late and missed Liu Chef's cooking would eat the cat food and canned food.

Liu Chef watched and couldn't help but smile, "These little rascals sure know how to eat well."

Then, humming a tune, he happily walked home.

...

Shen Wei had received an invitation from the Liao Family recently.

It was for a birthday celebration for their young master.

They were all of the same generation.

Initially, Shen Wei didn't want to go, but several people specifically told her she must attend. They said many young heirs and heiresses who had returned from abroad wanted to meet her.

Shen Wei had to agree, and subsequently chose a simple evening gown.

When Gu Qingyan heard that Shen Wei was going, he also asked his assistant for time off early.

After work, he even got a facial treatment.

It wasn't that he was vain.

It was mainly because working at construction sites every day, exposed to wind and sun, had nearly ruined his delicate fair skin.

After the treatment, he put on a bespoke suit.

Gu Qingyan was inherently an elegant young gentleman, and with just a bit of effort, he transformed back into his previous handsome and charming self.

When he arrived,

he was immediately surrounded by people asking how he'd been lately.

Shen Wei had attended similar parties before.

Few people would interact with her.

They all treated her like she was invisible.

After all, she was the daughter of a nouveau riche.

She didn't fit in with these truly privileged young ladies and gentlemen.

Over time, she lost interest in attending such parties.

She never expected to be actively invited now.