The Shao Family, where Shao Dongdong belonged, was not particularly prominent among the wealthy families in the city.
However, he was just a branch of the Shao Family of the Capital. The main family was a prominent noble household nationwide.
The currently popular instant messaging app was under their family's control.
Previously, Mrs. Shao was somewhat dissatisfied with her child attending the Starry Sky Kindergarten for internet celebrities.
Although the local noble kindergartens couldn't quite live up to the "noble" title,
they were still the top choice for the scions of wealthy families.
How could her own child have to participate in a live audition for a kindergarten?
However, this dissatisfaction was quickly dispelled.
Because her child performed exceptionally well, both in street dance and piano recitals,
earning rounds of applause.
The comment streams were filled with glowing praises, which the secretary had captured and sent to them.
After all, every parent had a desire to show off their child's talents.
Even children from prestigious families were pressured from a young age,
undergoing rigorous training from a tender age.
What her child could do was not really extraordinary in the strict sense.
It was just the first time they had received so much praise from the general public.
No wonder those from wealthy families enjoyed being internet celebrities and stars.
This overwhelming adoration was quite addictive.
Ever since Shao Dongdong started attending the Starry Sky Kindergarten,
several members of their family had become fans of the kindergarten's live stream.
Now there were seven classes on livestream, so they couldn't see their own child every day like before.
But the other children were also very adorable.
It was currently Sunday.
Shao Dongdong was running and playing in the family's large garden, soon sweating all over before returning home.
Although Shao Dongdong was gentle and polite in front of others,
he didn't act that way around his mother, running over and reaching out with his grimy little hands to hug her.
Mrs. Shao said with disdain, "Look at you all sweaty and dirty, why don't you go take a bath?"
But still embraced her child.
Seeing Shao Dongdong giggling, beads of sweat glistening on his flushed, rosy cheeks, full of life.
It was a world of difference from before.
Previously, the child was raised to be a proper heir, polite and suppressing his emotions,
not as close with his parents.
Compared to the past, Mrs. Shao much preferred her child now.
Whenever Shao Dongdong was happy, he would repeat, "I love you, I love you!"
Even the usually reserved Mrs. Shao, who had received elite education since childhood, would break into a smile upon hearing it.
She felt that no warm man in the world could compare to her son's little finger.
She suddenly understood why her husband had chosen the Starry Sky Kindergarten among all the others.
They were both victims of the rigid rules of wealthy families.
Unwilling for their son to tread the same path and live a childhood devoid of happiness.
Since their family was wealthy, even if they raised their child to be a wastrel, he would still enjoy a life of abundance.
Why deprive the child of joy?
"Silly boy!" She then wiped the sweat off Shao Dongdong's face.
The little rascal mischievously pounced into her embrace,
smearing sweat onto her expensive luxury coat, infuriating his mother: "Do you know how much this coat costs? 100,000 yuan, you little brat!"
Before his mother could finish scolding him,
his father's hearty laughter rang out: "That 100,000 yuan is on me. As long as the child is happy!"
Mrs. Shao then glanced at him and said, "You just keep spoiling him."
His father then beckoned, "Son."
Ever since attending the Starry Sky Kindergarten, the little one had become more lively and cheerful,
and his relationship with his parents had grown closer.
But he clearly preferred his mother more, subsequently hiding in her embrace with a smile.
Mrs. Shao looked somewhat pleased, pinching her son's cheeks: "Go take a bath now, or mom will really get angry."
The little one could only say, "Okay, make me some sweet and sour ribs later. Our school's sweet and sour ribs are the best."
"Got it!"
Only after his mother agreed did Shao Dongdong run back to his room to take a bath.
Mr. Shao said, "The chefs at their kindergarten are really impressive!"
The previous Liu Chef was already a renowned expert in the industry.
This Chef Chen was even more of a culinary legend among foodies.
It was no wonder the child was constantly thinking about food, with the Starry Sky Kindergarten being able to recruit these two masters to cook there.
Before sending his son to the Starry Sky Kindergarten, he had conducted a thorough investigation.
When he saw the kindergarten's faculty roster, even he was taken aback.
This Shen Wei was truly formidable,
able to gather so many industry giants in a small kindergarten.
It was no surprise that the Starry Sky Kindergarten could rival the noble kindergartens in such a short time.
Mrs. Shao scoffed, "At this rate, he wouldn't want any weekends, wishing to go to school every day!"
Previously, this child didn't like going to school, but now he couldn't get enough of it.
Mr. Shao remarked, "No wonder, he didn't have many playmates before. After going to the Starry Sky Kindergarten and making so many friends, it's natural for him to linger and forget to return."
He then looked at his wife, "Why don't we have another baby for him to play with?"
Mrs. Shao's face flushed slightly, "Dream on."
Then she glared at him and returned to her room.
Mr. Shao roared with laughter behind her.
A servant said, "The madam is just shy. She's been taking folic acid supplements these days."
Mr. Shao smiled, "We're one family. It's not good for one to enter without the other."
Looks like he, as the husband, would have to put in more effort, lest he disappoint his wife and child.
This Starry Sky Kindergarten had given him a lively and affectionate treasure.
He hoped the kindergarten could last for a long time.
When the time comes, their second child would also attend the Starry Sky Kindergarten.
Indeed, before their second child was even conceived, the father had already made plans.
...
When Monday came around,
not only were the students brimming with enthusiasm,
but the faculty and staff were also energized upon returning to work.
Huddling together, they said, "I cooked some dishes recently, but why did they taste so bad?"
After getting used to the delicious food at the Starry Sky Kindergarten, their own cooking tasted bad, take-out was unappetizing, and eating out wasn't enjoyable either – their palates had become spoiled.
Several people didn't even eat breakfast, rushing to work and looking forward to a hearty lunch.
At that moment, the kitchen was bustling with activity.
The large steamer was filled with steaming rice.
It was clear that Liu Chef knew the habits of these people, as today he had specifically told the junior chef, "Steam an extra half crate of rice."
Now they had experience, unlike before when they didn't know.
On Mondays, there wasn't enough food cooked, and he rushed around buying rice.
But they used the finest Wuchang rice.
Rice from other places couldn't match the fragrance of the rice here.
Come Monday, after repressing their appetites for a long time, even the young teaching assistant could eat three bowls of rice.
Chef Chen said from the side, "Make a whole crate, it's better to have extra than not enough. Any leftovers can be made into fried rice with soy sauce next time."
Liu Chef said, "Alright, steam another crate!"
He then went to find Doctor Lu.
Ever since Shen Wei's parents were hospitalized, Doctor Lu had taken over the shopping duties.
Doctor Lu had never done it before and was flustered at first.
But a top student is a top student.
In just a few days, he had sorted everything out.
At this moment, Liu Chef came to him for one thing, "Little Lu, order another 5,000 pounds of rice."
"Ah? Didn't we just order 3,000 pounds?" Doctor Lu said in disbelief.
Liu Chef said from the side, "Hey, that's not enough, running a kindergarten isn't easy!"
They went through rice, flour, and oil so quickly.
It's only because Shen Wei had deep pockets that they hadn't gone under yet. Just the food expenses alone could bankrupt an ordinary kindergarten.
Thinking of this, even Liu Chef couldn't help but sigh.
This was probably his last job before retirement.
He was just working this job to support himself in old age.
No one hoped for Shen Wei to make more money than him.
