Gourmet Kindergarten

Jinxiuyuan Residential Community, Lin Family Home.

The afternoon sun shone lazily, casting dappled light on the dining table through the curtains.

Lin Xi picked up her chopsticks and absentmindedly poked at the rice grains in her bowl, her mind already wandering far away.

The "tug-of-war" from this morning was still playing on repeat in my mind.

At that time, Zhuangzhuang absolutely refused to enter the kindergarten gate and insisted on transferring to another school.

Unable to resist her persistent pestering, she impulsively blurted out a harsh threat: "Fine, unless you go to the principal and get a refund, don't even think about it!"

This is purely a delaying tactic to appease a child.

Which kindergarten allows students to easily get a refund after the school year starts?

Who would have thought that she dared to spout nonsense, and that little devil Zhuangzhuang would actually take it seriously?

The little guy rushed in with his schoolbag on his back, his resolute back view reminiscent of the heroic scene of "The wind howls and the Yi River is cold".

"It's already this late, and I still haven't received a call from the teacher. It looks like the refund is definitely not going to happen."

Lin Xi glanced at the clock on the wall. Although she had guessed the ending, she couldn't suppress her curiosity.

Saying.

What kind of expression will that little darling have after getting a cold shoulder?

Are you sitting on a small stool, feeling frustrated and questioning the meaning of life with tears streaming down your face?

The thought of this scene left Lin Xi completely unmoved; she even felt a little amused...

……

"It's getting late, time to pick up this unfortunate kid."

Lin Xi hummed a little tune, picked up her car keys, and headed straight for the kindergarten.

Just as I stood firmly at the door, the door creaked open.

The next second, a chubby little figure appeared with a backpack, making a dramatic entrance.

The little guy had rosy cheeks and was walking with the wind on his feet; there wasn't a trace of gloom from the "refund failure."

Goodbye, Grandpa Li!

The kid didn't even forget to wave goodbye to the security guard at the gate; his excited demeanor left Lin Xi speechless.

This art style is off...

What happened to questioning the meaning of life?

Where's the punching bag I was promised?

"Mother!"

Zhuangzhuang, with his short legs, rushed over, grabbed her hand, and headed straight for the car.

After fastening his seatbelt, Lin Xi started the car and casually inquired, "Zhuangzhuang, how did things go with getting a tuition refund from the principal this morning?"

"The tuition fee hasn't been refunded." Zhuangzhuang sat in the back seat, swinging his two chubby little legs.

"Why? The principal won't give a refund?" Lin Xi observed her son's micro-expressions through the rearview mirror.

"No! I changed my mind and don't want to cancel!"

"Um?"

Lin Xi raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you say you were ready to die this morning? What's gotten into you?"

Zhuangzhuang swallowed hard, his face filled with lingering relish: "Because the headmaster's fried meat was so delicious! I want to stay and eat meat! I don't want to transfer schools!"

Lin Xi: "..."

Wow, he's been won over by the food?

Where is your backbone?

and also…

Your little green plum is not as good as fried meat.

"That's not right!" Lin Xi was speechless. "Didn't you say that the headmaster's cooking was terrible? You were complaining to me about it yesterday."

"Shh! Keep your voice down!"

Zhuangzhuang tensed up instantly, his chubby little hand to his mouth, looking around seriously: "Mom, don't say that again! The headmaster can't hear us! What if he gets angry and won't give me any food!"

"Also, things have changed. The headmaster has changed so much! His cooking is amazing! The fried meat is delicious, and the cabbage and tofu is delicious too..."

At this point, Zhuangzhuang suddenly changed the subject, staring at her expectantly: "By the way, Mom, can you make fried meat? Like the one the headmaster makes, sweet and sour, crispy and fragrant?"

Lin Xi: "???"

I knew you wouldn't.

Zhuangzhuang sighed, shook his head like a little adult, full of disdain: "That's right, I eat your cooking every day, I know your cooking skills, how could you possibly make such fragrant fried meat..."

Lin Xi felt as if an arrow had suddenly struck her chest; her mother's fragile heart shattered into pieces.

So, in his son's eyes, he was just a "feeder" who only knew how to fill his stomach, and couldn't compare to his brother, the zookeeper, who provided everything he needed.

This isn't raising a son, it's raising an ungrateful wretch!

"By the way, Mom, has Yan Yan gotten out of school yet?" Zhuang Zhuang suddenly asked, his eyes shining. "I want to go to Yan Yan's house to play with her first."

Lin Xiqiang suppressed his inner turmoil and said irritably, "No, they're probably still on their way. Let's go home first."

"Oh……"

Zhuangzhuang deflated instantly, like a punctured balloon, and reluctantly shrunk back into his seat.

……

"Time to watch TV!"

As soon as he entered the door, Zhuangzhuang threw his schoolbag on the sofa and skillfully turned on the TV to watch cartoons.

Lin Xi picked up her son's schoolbag and prepared to clean out the clutter inside.

As soon as I unzipped the zipper, a rich, sweet and sour meaty aroma wafted out, instantly awakening my cravings.

"What smells so good?"

She peeked out and saw a small paper packet wrapped in layers of tissues tucked into the corner of her backpack.

Peel it open and see—

The golden, crispy batter was dotted with amber-colored sauce.

It was actually only half a piece of sweet and sour pork!

"It smells so good... So this is the fried meat Zhuangzhuang was talking about?!"

"That brat! He always seems so carefree, but all that pampering has paid off. He actually knows to bring back good food for his old mother!"

Lin Xi, who had imagined a heartwarming scene of "a loving mother and a filial son," felt a surge of comfort in her heart, thinking that her son had grown up and knew how to care for others.

She had intended to keep it as a souvenir, but the taste was so irresistible that she couldn't resist and directly picked up the piece of meat and stuffed it into her mouth.

Even when it's cold, it's still crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with juicy and tender meat. It's so delicious that you'll want to stomp your feet!

Is this too delicious? !

That run-down kindergarten actually has this skill?

Lin Xi licked her fingertips, still savoring the moment, and was about to say a few more words of praise when a heart-wrenching scream suddenly erupted behind her—

"Wow!!! My fried meat!!!"

Zhuangzhuang turned his head at some point and watched helplessly as his "precious treasure" went into his mother's belly. He froze instantly, and two seconds later he completely broke down.

The little one cried so hard that tears streamed down his face, and he slid off the sofa and rolled around on the floor in a truly pitiful state.

"I saved that especially for myself! I didn't even eat it for lunch! I was going to give it to Yan Yan tonight! You owe me back my fried pork! Waaaaah..."

Lin Xi froze on the spot, and the meat in her mouth suddenly lost its flavor.

"..."

You're just being presumptuous!

It turns out it wasn't meant for her, it was for his girlfriend!

Seeing her son sobbing uncontrollably, Lin Xi awkwardly wiped her mouth and tried to salvage the situation: "It's just half a piece of meat! Mom will buy you some more tomorrow! Is it really necessary to cry like this?"

"I want that piece! It's for Yan Yan! You big bad guy! I'm calling the police to arrest you!"

Zhuangzhuang felt more and more aggrieved. While wailing, he grabbed the phone watch on the coffee table, and with trembling little hands, pressed three numbers without hesitation—110.

"Hey? Officer! Someone stole my fried meat! Come and arrest her, waaaaah..."

Lin Xi: "..."

You are such a filial son...

God…

What sins did she commit in her past life to end up with such a troublesome "brat" in this one?