[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte":3,"chapter-gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-chapter-307":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1632990,2098,"Chapter 307 - 286: Savoring the Aroma While Eating (Part 2)","gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-chapter-307",307,"\u003Cp>Lin Weijian: \"(￣┏Д┓￣°*)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are all the cats at this kindergarten so perceptive? So theatrical?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s utterly speechless. To avoid being relentlessly \"criticized\" by a cat with sharp eyes, he decides to turn his back and walk towards the dining area of the kitchen to find a corner and sit quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he steps into the dining area...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sees Dong Yuantao quietly dining in a corner, and walks over with a smile to greet him: \"Assistant Dong, you’re here too...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Yuantao looks up to see Lin Weijian, showing a warm smile on his face: \"Oh, Master Lin, how come you’re here as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question leaves Lin Weijian momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feels embarrassed to admit he’s here to \"smell the food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly comes up with a seemingly reasonable excuse: \"Today’s weather is too hot, I came to enjoy the air-conditioning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Yuantao: \"∑(´△｀)?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it really hot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s temperature is just around twenty-something degrees...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there’s no air conditioning in the kitchen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where exactly are you enjoying air-conditioning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though puzzled, Dong Yuantao doesn’t press further, just points to a seat with a smile: \"Oh, take a seat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And continues to eat the remaining bit of his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian sits at the table across the aisle from Dong Yuantao, his eyes unconsciously scanning Dong Yuantao’s plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Dong Yuantao’s meal has been poked around, appearing somewhat disordered, the aroma...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still alluring indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Dong Yuantao gently sipping a spoonful of tomato dory fish soup, the rich aroma instantly permeates the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian, drawn by the smell, hastens to grab his spoon and ladles out a spoonful of tomato egg flower soup from his plastic bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, trying to blend the aroma of Dong Yuantao’s tomato dory fish soup into his own senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gradually brings the spoon of tomato egg flower soup to his mouth, imagining he is tasting the delicious tomato dory fish soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing Dong Yuantao take a bite of the honey-glazed chicken leg, the sweet and savory juices and tender meat make Lin Weijian’s mouth water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly places his spoon down and also picks up the braised chicken leg from his plate, taking a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying hard to conjure the taste of Dong Yuantao’s honey-glazed chicken leg in his mind, imagining he is savoring the same deliciousness...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is immersed in the world of food, the dining area is so quiet that only faint chewing sounds and the clatter of utensils are audible; nobody pays attention to others, so at first, no one notices Lin Weijian’s unusual behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more and more people finish their meals and get up to leave, they gradually observe Lin Weijian’s peculiar actions, all curiously looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious as to why he is so focused on Dong Yuantao’s plate, even mimicking Dong Yuantao’s dining style?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the real reason is simply one thing — he’s craving Dong Yuantao’s meal?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, to be more accurate, he should be craving the meals at their kindergarten?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... \"smelling the aroma to eat\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this guess is correct, then Lin Weijian’s quirky behavior becomes quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment this thought occurred, Huang Jun and his colleagues were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fellow, he’s really something...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing his satisfied expression, he might actually be under the illusion of enjoying the kindergarten’s meals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why does this make people feel an inexplicable sense of pity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lin Weilin remains immersed in his self-fashioned \"smelling the aroma to eat\" fantasy, indifferent to everything external.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart is not happy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at others’ dishes full of color, aroma, and flavor, while the meals in his box lunch, in terms of appearance, aroma, or taste, are worlds apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It truly aligns with the saying \"No comparison, no harm\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian is suffering inwardly, but he doesn’t express it and continuously hypnotizes himself into imagining he is enjoying the Dorami Kindergarten’s lunch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Dong Yuantao also belatedly notices this peculiar situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turns his head puzzledly towards Lin Weijian and asks, \"Master Lin, why do you keep staring at me? Is there something on my face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then does Lin Weijian come to his senses, giving an awkward smile, and responds: \"Um... there’s indeed something very eye-catching on your face! And that is... my gaze of admiration!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Yuantao: \"(¬_¬)ﾉ\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gaze of admiration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t know if others believe it or not, but he certainly doesn’t!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Dong Yuantao’s mind, this evokes nothing but a \"Hehe\", he had intended to ask further; however, considering the other’s unwillingness to speak directly, he refrains from interrogating more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Jun approaches holding a small bowl of fragrant tomato dory fish soup and a porcelain plate with an enticing honey-glazed chicken leg, smiling as he comes beside Lin Weijian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He softly says: \"This is our kindergarten’s lunch, have a taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unexpected surprise leaves Lin Weijian showing an expression of astonishment — \"I can eat this without paying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Weijian stunned, Huang Jun places the bowl of soup on the table, then transfers the honey-glazed chicken leg into Lin Weijian’s plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he’s about to leave, Lin Weijian suddenly calls out to him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, thank you...\" Lin Weijian says gratefully, looking at Huang Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome!\" Huang Jun responds with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian, staring at the sauce on the porcelain plate, says somewhat embarrassedly: \"Well... could you leave the porcelain plate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Jun is taken aback for a moment, looking puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian quickly explains: \"There’s still some sauce left on the plate, I’d like to use it to mix with my rice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Huang Jun and the others are astounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sauce on the plate isn’t spared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of awe, Huang Jun hands the porcelain plate to Lin Weijian with a smile: \"Sure, here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weijian takes the porcelain plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sauce on the plate is a deep brown color, glistening enticingly, emitting a rich sweet fragrance with hints of meat aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mixed with rice, every grain seems to be gently coated by the sauce, gleaming with an enticing shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweetness of the sauce is just right, not overly sweet but perfectly complements the softness of the rice...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious ~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the rice mixed with sauce is so delicious, just imagine the honey-glazed chicken leg!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He impatiently picks up his chopsticks to grab the tempting honey-glazed chicken leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chicken leg is tender, its skin baked to a slight golden brown by the honey glaze, crispy and delicious, while the interior meat is tender and juicy, offering a rich, delightful taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then trying the tomato dory fish soup...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish is silky, melting upon a gentle bite, the tomato cooked till soft and flavorful, its sweet and sour essence perfectly blending with the fish soup...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This utmost enjoyment of taste sensation and fulfillment, this is the true way to relish food!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His perspective on food is completely overturned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he realizes profoundly that those days in the past, focusing solely on filling his stomach, never truly captured the essence of fine dining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dining isn’t just for survival, but is a form of enjoyment and pursuit...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of how he used to eat merely to stay alive, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-06-06T11:10:15.134Z",1,"novelbin.me","b75e2fe1a4ccda8f71fae526fcbdc0629997457fd811040248b52ca0f227f9fc","gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-chapter-106","gourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-chapter-306",468,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgourmet-twins-father-and-chef-of-the-kindergarte-cover.jpg"]