Chapter 947: Top-tier Pastry Chef

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Soon, the floral cloth was completely pulled aside, revealing the treasures beneath.

Two transparent square boxes housed two large, beautifully crafted cakes, each with two layers. The cake on the left was themed around flowers and butterflies, fresh and unique, while the one on the right featured animated characters, playful and charming.

Regardless of the theme, both cakes were exquisitely made, resembling works of art rather than mere desserts. At first, the guests thought they had wandered into the display area of the city’s most famous bakery, but as the realization set in, they remembered they were at the Su residence.

Could these cakes truly be the creations of Gu Zi? It seemed almost too incredible to believe!

As everyone remained enchanted by the stunning cakes, Gu Zi’s melodious voice broke through the chatter. “Dear parents and students, these are the two large cakes I prepared to celebrate my son Su Li’s birthday. In a moment, I will also demonstrate how to make another cake on the spot. You’ll see that making a cake isn’t as difficult as it seems. The theme for this one will be familial love.”

Gu Zi spoke with calm confidence, not needing to embellish her skills or compare herself to professional bakers. The sight of the cakes alone spoke volumes, and it was clear to everyone that she had poured her heart into this celebration.

The parents began to lean toward Gu Zi, reassured by the evidence before them.

“This isn’t just baking; this is artistry!” one parent exclaimed. “Mrs. Xu, or should I say Ms. Huang, the level of detail in Gu Zi’s cakes is on par with what you would expect from a top-tier pastry chef. You’ve misunderstood her intentions—she’s truly making an effort to entertain us all.”

“Exactly! Plus, she’s organized a cake-making activity for the kids. This is a great opportunity for us to see how cakes are made. It’s not something bakeries usually show, and I’ve always been curious!”@@novelbin@@

“Gu Zi, when did you start making cakes? My child and I can hardly wait to begin! Ms. Huang, let’s stop discussing unnecessary matters and focus on giving the children a memorable birthday celebration!”

The other children soon joined in, eager to experience cake-making themselves. They had eaten cake before, but none had ever made one. Playing with Su Li was always a joy; there were so many new experiences to share. They wanted to be his friends for life!

As the popularity of the Su family soared, Huang Fei watched in frustration as everyone rallied around Gu Zi. She hadn’t expected Gu Zi to produce cakes of such quality.

Still, she was determined to dismiss it. With a huff, she declared, “Just because it looks good doesn’t mean it tastes good! I bought the most expensive cake in the city—can Gu Zi’s cakes really compare?

“Fine, if you don’t want them, just ignore me. I was just trying to be thoughtful by bringing a cake before leaving. My son has a heavy study load and can’t afford to waste time like other children with no future plans. Xu Sheng, let’s go.”

After making her displeasure known, Huang Fei grabbed her small cake and pulled Xu Sheng away. She failed to notice her son’s longing gaze as he watched the other children, eager to participate in the cake-making.

Xu Sheng didn’t understand what was so enjoyable about making cakes, yet he inexplicably wanted to stay and join the activity. His legs felt as heavy as lead, and he wouldn’t have moved had his mother not been tugging him along.

With every step away, he felt more confined, as if her grip was a shackle, robbing him of his freedom.

Once Huang Fei and her son left, the atmosphere of the birthday party returned to one of joy and celebration.

Grandpa Gao and Grandma Gao had also arrived, and their fondness for Su Li and his siblings was evident. For Su Li’s birthday, they gifted him a high-end assembly toy car, the finished model depicted in the photo looking incredibly cool.

Su Li’s face lit up with delight upon receiving it.

At that moment, other parents encouraged their children to present the gifts they had prepared for Su Li. With heartfelt “thank yous” pouring from his lips, the pile of gifts soon grew into a small mountain—filled with pencil cases, plush toys, candy boxes, and cookie sets.

Su Li was ecstatic; not only was this his first birthday party, but it was also the first time so many people had come together to celebrate him. He felt incredibly fortunate!

Once he finished opening his gifts, Su Li led a gaggle of excited children to the cake-making station.

One child, eyes wide with envy, exclaimed, “Su Li, you are so lucky! You have a dad who makes a lot of money and a mom who bakes cakes. Plus, your mom is so beautiful—she’s even prettier than a fairy!”