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I returned home feeling dejected, my parents questioning me about the whereabouts of the children. They mentioned that community volunteers had come to take the kids to class today, yet there was no sign of them, and they demanded to know what I was doing. It turned out that the community volunteers had started taking Dou Dou and Ya Ya to a Special Education School months ago, but I, being lazy and indifferent, hadn’t paid much attention. I thought as long as they weren’t cooped up at home, it didn’t matter where they went. Moreover, the Volunteer Sister had mentioned Dou Dou's exceptional spatial awareness and artistic talent, while Ya Ya had a remarkable ability to communicate with animals. She even wanted to learn how to become a little animal behavior expert at the special school. I was completely unaware of all this, even though my experience in the woods today had clearly shown me their abilities. I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed!
After I honestly recounted today's events, my father predictably gave me a stern talking-to and ordered me to resolve the matter immediately. It felt so unfair! I was just as confused as anyone else! Plus, I had been injured and frightened—didn’t anyone care about me? It seemed there was no place for me to voice my grievances.
After some negotiation, I finally calmed my parents' anger. After washing up, I went to the children's room and sat on Dou Dou's small bed, casually picking up a drawing he had left on the table.
To my surprise, it was a piece filled with imagination and delicate strokes. At the center of the drawing was a beautifully designed, colorful house nestled in the gentle embrace of a distant planet. It resembled none of the buildings I had ever seen; instead, it looked like a blooming exotic flower, with petal-shaped walls shimmering softly in the sunlight and a transparent roof revealing a starry night sky.
Surrounding this home was a dreamlike garden where various strange plants that could not be found on Earth thrived. Some plants had leaves as large as sails, gently swaying in the wind; others bloomed with glowing flowers that illuminated the entire garden at night; still others bore crystal-clear fruits hanging from branches like suspended jewels.
In this drawing, Dou Dou depicted a complex interstellar path resembling a winding river that flowed through countless brilliant star systems and nebulae. The path was dotted with shooting stars and comets, along with various shaped spaceships weaving through it—some were explorers heading toward this planet while others were travelers departing from it.
Our family of four was vividly portrayed in the artwork. Dou Dou and Ya Ya were chasing each other joyfully in the garden, their faces radiating innocent smiles. Hua Yiduo stood at the front door holding a pot of freshly planted alien flora, her eyes filled with maternal warmth and love. As for me, I was at one corner of the garden by the barbecue grill cooking chicken wings; beside it simmered my signature dish: Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade.
Amidst my astonishment, I felt deeply moved by this drawing. The planetary home depicted within it, though unreachable, was filled with warmth and hope—it shone like a beam of light illuminating some corner of my heart. The home in the drawing wasn’t just a building; it was a harbor filled with love—a place worth returning to no matter how distant or arduous the interstellar journey might be. Just like all the obstacles I faced today in the dense forest—what were they? No matter how difficult things got, I would still emerge victorious! Though every part of me hurt now, my heart began to grow resolute.
The next day at work when I asked for leave at the hotel, I immediately saw the manager waving me over. He told me that I would participate in the Provincial Culinary Competition in a week using my family’s recipe for Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade as my competition dish. He also mentioned that if I won first place, he could help patent the secret recipe. I knew how much economic benefit a patented recipe could bring; if I could secure that win, it would solve many of my problems! So I hurried home to discuss details about the competition with my father and worked tirelessly preparing for it day and night. Hua Yiduo and the kids were also informed over the phone for further discussions!
A week later, I stood on stage at the Provincial Culinary Competition filled with nervous anticipation.
The venue was dazzlingly lit with every seat occupied by eager spectators while judges sat ready for evaluation.
I took a deep breath, donned my chef's hat, tied on my apron, and began my performance. Carefully selecting fresh cabbage and tofu, I shredded the cabbage leaves into fine strips—vibrant green—and cut tofu into small cubes as white as jade. This would be paired with broth made from various mountain delicacies and seafood—the soul of Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade—before slow-cooking it to allow both tofu and cabbage to absorb all its essence. Every step needed to reflect all my skills and determination to win.
As time passed, my Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade finally came together beautifully. When it was presented before the judges, its refreshing aroma wafted through the air making mouths water instantly. The judges tasted one by one; their expressions shifted from curiosity to surprise after tasting it before finally settling into approval—I secretly sighed in relief.
Ultimately, when I heard the host announce my name along with Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade winning first prize in the competition, tears nearly streamed down my face—heaven rewards those who are diligent!
Afterward, I immediately applied for a patent for our family’s secret recipe for Supreme Broth Jadeite and White Jade ensuring its uniqueness and legal protection. This not only brought honor to my family but also gave me confidence to pursue what I truly wanted to do.
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