The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

When Chen Mengyao returned to the villa from the orphanage, it was already past ten in the morning. Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting soft shadows on the villa's walls. She slowly parked the car, the slight sound of brakes seeming to break the tranquility of the villa.

As she gently pushed open the car door and stepped into the villa, she could clearly hear Liu Zhipeng explaining fire safety to the snack shop employees. His voice was steady and powerful, and every point was clearly explained. "Everyone, please pay attention, the use of fire extinguishers is crucial. In case of fire, you must not panic..." Liu Zhipeng said, while personally demonstrating the correct way to operate a fire extinguisher.

After entering the villa, Chen Mengyao greeted Liu Zhipeng: "Brother Liu, you're talking quite seriously now." Liu Zhipeng turned around and replied with a smile: "Mengyao, fire safety knowledge is not something to be taken lightly; it concerns everyone's safety. Did you just get back?" Chen Mengyao nodded: "Yes, I came from the welfare home."

After greeting everyone, Chen Mengyao went straight back to her study. She gently closed the door, walked to her desk, and slowly sat down. Then, she carefully took out the secrecy pills and loyalty tokens she had bought earlier from her spatial storage. Looking at these items in her hands, she frowned slightly, silently thinking, "I have to be careful this time. After all, I'll need to take food from my spatial storage when we go to the cultural center. If they eat these, they won't reveal my secret."

Thinking of this, she muttered to herself, "I have to give it to the snack shop staff tomorrow in advance, and I can't afford any mistakes." Then, she pondered today's arrangements: "Today I plan to have the chefs and staff help make some semi-finished products and put them in my space, so that I can just take them out and heat them up tomorrow."

After the morning training ended, the afternoon would be a chance for the chefs to showcase their culinary skills. Chen Mengyao began to carefully make a list, meticulously recording the dishes that could be prepared in advance. As she wrote, she murmured to herself, "Making dumplings, I need to prepare the filling and dough. I'll make a lot so they can be easily stored in my space."

"Wontons are also essential. The kneaded dough and seasoned meat filling must be prepared in advance." She continued writing on the list, "Also, knead the noodles, bake the pizza, and make the sushi. All kinds of ingredients must be prepared."

When writing about mala tang (a type of spicy hot pot), she was even more meticulous: "All the ingredients for mala tang need to be skewered properly, and the soup base needs to be prepared in advance, because everyone loves to eat it."

After making a list of delicious food, she thought about the promotional materials for the snack shop. "I need to ask Xinrui Company if they've produced any of the promotional materials yet, and have them delivered them this afternoon. The wallpaper also needs to be delivered at the same time so the staff can help decorate the snack shop later."

Chen Mengyao picked up the phone and dialed Xinrui's number: "Boss Zhou, how's the promotional materials coming along? Could you send some over this afternoon, and also the wallpaper? We're waiting to set up the snack shop." Xinrui's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Ms. Chen, don't worry, I'm almost done here, I'll definitely send them over this afternoon."

Chen Mengyao put down the phone, breathed a slight sigh of relief, checked the list again to make sure nothing was missing, and then leaned back in her chair with peace of mind, waiting for the busy afternoon to begin.

At 11 o'clock, Chen Mengyao came downstairs and entered the lobby. A number of employees had already gathered there, and Lin Junkai was standing at the front, earnestly explaining first aid knowledge to everyone. His voice was clear and strong, and the content was easy to understand. The employees listened attentively, nodding frequently to show their understanding, and even taking notes.

Seeing this, Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction. She walked to Lin Junkai's side and said softly, "Junkai, you can talk for about an hour. Everyone has other things to do this afternoon. If you haven't finished talking about the important points, don't worry, you can talk about them another day, or you can ask other colleagues to help you."

Lin Junkai stopped explaining, turned around, and replied with a smile, "Okay, Mengyao, I only have some details about CPR and external injury treatment left, which should take about forty minutes. I can arrange to talk about the rest the day after tomorrow."

"That would be perfect," Chen Mengyao said with a smile. "Thank you for your hard work. Let's go have lunch together after you finish speaking."

After saying that, she gently patted Lin Junkai's arm and turned to walk to the other side. Over there, Liu Zhipeng was organizing materials; he had just finished explaining a section on fire safety knowledge.

"Zhipeng, how did the fire safety knowledge lesson go?" Chen Mengyao asked as she stepped forward.

Liu Zhipeng looked up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and replied, "I have already covered most of the content, including key points such as fire prevention, how to use fire extinguishers, and the selection of escape routes. There is still a small part that I haven't finished covering, such as emergency evacuation in high-rise buildings and some self-rescue techniques in fire situations."

"It sounds like the progress is going well." Chen Mengyao nodded. "Then why don't you come over for another hour tomorrow or the day after to continue the lecture? Just one hour a day is enough. We can't keep training everyone indefinitely, since the snack shop's event also needs their cooperation in preparation."

Liu Zhipeng smiled and said firmly, "No problem, I'll arrange the time. Actually, there isn't that much left to cover today; I should be able to finish in an hour."

"Then I'll leave it to you." Chen Mengyao smiled slightly. "By the way, try to make the training content as practical as possible, and avoid making it too theoretical, so that the employees can accept it more easily."

"Understood, I will be careful." Liu Zhipeng nodded in agreement.

At this point, Lin Junkai's explanation was nearing its end. He summarized the content and reminded everyone that they could ask questions at any time. The employees applauded to express their gratitude.

Chen Mengyao walked over to him and said, "You spoke very well, and everyone listened attentively."

"Thank you for the compliment," Lin Junkai said with a smile. "Actually, I think this kind of training is quite meaningful. It not only improves employees' safety awareness but also enhances team cohesion."

“That’s right, that’s why I insist on doing these training sessions,” Chen Mengyao said. “Although the snack shop is quite busy right now, we can’t neglect safety education. Let’s arrange a training session like this once a month, and we can also conduct some simulation exercises from time to time so that everyone can practice. We’ll take turns inviting you to come and explain.”

Lin Junkai nodded in agreement: "That's a good idea. I can work with my colleagues to prepare some courses on different themes, such as daily health and psychological adjustment, to enrich the content."

“That sounds great.” Chen Mengyao’s eyes lit up. “Then make a plan first, and we’ll discuss it at our next meeting.”

The two exchanged a smile, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant. At this moment, Liu Zhipeng also came over, and the three of them stood together, chatting for a few more minutes about the follow-up training arrangements.

"Let's go eat first." Chen Mengyao checked the time; it was already noon. "Everyone has worked hard. Take a good rest at noon; we'll be busy again this afternoon."

She smiled and invited everyone to the dining room for lunch, her tone gentle and friendly: "After lunch, let's go to the kitchen together to prepare the snacks we'll be using for our stall tomorrow." Her words were encouraging, and her face beamed with a warm smile. The employees nodded in agreement, and the slightly tense atmosphere instantly relaxed and became pleasant.

“Great! I’ve been wanting to try everyone’s cooking too!” a young male employee replied with a smile.

“Yes, we usually eat out, so it’s rare to have the opportunity to cook together.” A female employee chimed in, “Besides, tomorrow is an important showcase event before our snack shop opens, so we have to be well-prepared and make sure the food is delicious so we won’t have to worry about not having customers.”

"Then I'll have to show off my skills. I'm the head chef at home!" another employee said confidently, patting his chest, which drew laughter from everyone and made the atmosphere even more lively.

In the lobby, everyone tidied up their notebooks and pens while chatting and laughing as they arranged their seats. The previously tense learning atmosphere was replaced by warmth and harmony. Some people were still excitedly recalling what they had just learned and sharing their insights.

"The fire safety knowledge taught today was so practical, especially the steps for using a fire extinguisher. I really only had a vague understanding of it before," a girl said as she walked.

“Yes, the tension during the simulated fire escape made me realize that safety really cannot be ignored,” another person chimed in.

"And that first aid course, I think everyone should master some basic emergency response methods," an older employee said earnestly. "In case of an emergency, at least you can help, instead of just being anxious and helpless."

“That’s right, especially the CPR part. I even tried to imitate the movements when the teacher demonstrated it!” a lively girl said with a smile. “Although my movements may not have been perfect, at least I know what to do.”

They stepped out of the hall, where sunlight streamed through the glass, bathing the corridor in warmth and brightness. A group of people walked towards the dining room, chatting and laughing; the sounds of footsteps, laughter, and conversation mingled together, creating a vivid and heartwarming scene.

"Speaking of which, what kind of snacks are we preparing for tomorrow?" someone brought the conversation back to the main topic.

"We have sushi, mala tang, xiaolongbao, all kinds of steamed buns, all kinds of bread, sweet soup, milk tea, pizza, wontons, dumplings, and all kinds of noodles." The chef listed them one by one. "These are all carefully selected by our culinary team. They won't produce too much oil and smoke, which will affect the handicraft competition, and they will also help everyone solve their hunger problem."

"Can I be in charge of making the mala tang sauce? I have a lot of experience with that," an employee volunteered.

"Then I'll take care of chopping the vegetables; I'm confident in my knife skills," another person quickly chimed in.

"How about I make the dumplings? It's my family's secret recipe, I guarantee they'll all be plump and beautiful!" a boy said proudly, which drew a burst of good-natured teasing.

"Oh dear, they're already vying for credit before even entering the kitchen?"

"Don't brag yet. If it doesn't taste good later, don't blame us for being ruthless."

"Don't worry, you'll know who the hidden culinary master is once you taste it!"

They chatted and laughed all the way, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the dining room. Pushing open the door, the aroma of food wafted out, and steaming dishes were already laid out on the table. The group conscientiously got their food and sat around the large table, continuing their conversation.

"Actually, this kind of teamwork is really great. Not only do we learn practical knowledge, but we can also work together to accomplish something," someone remarked.

"Yes, work is not just about completing tasks, but more importantly, about building trust and understanding in the process."

"Tomorrow's stall event will definitely be a great success because we are a loving and capable team."

They ate and chatted, the atmosphere warm and lively. A simple meal became exceptionally meaningful because of their communication and understanding. And in the kitchen after the meal, a collaborative journey full of laughter and creativity awaited them—a symphony of pots and pans was about to unfold, and amidst the aroma of cooking, the most touching warmth and strength of this team was revealed.