Factory Director Zhao was both angry and furious.

If the competition hadn't been ongoing, he would have gone back to teach Huang Nianyan a lesson.

Sheng Yueqing calmly sat down and kindly offered a reminder.

"Director Zhao, it's best not to get angry about something that doesn't have evidence."

"Shouldn't everything be based on evidence?"

Factory Director Zhao calmed down.

really.

Without evidence, it's possible that Sheng Yueqing is sowing discord.

But the seeds of doubt had already been sown in his heart.

He will investigate Huang Nianyan's matter.

If she dares to lie to him, he's not someone to be trifled with.

As for Sheng Yueqing...

If she deliberately tries to sow discord, he won't let her off the hook.

Sheng Yueqing ignored his thoughts.

I sat calmly and waited for the judges' selection results.

The judges' selection results are in.

The host is announcing the rankings on stage.

Let's start by reading from the tenth place.

The tenth place went to a savory biscuit vendor from another province.

The judges commented that it was salty and savory, but it made you thirsty after eating it, so it needs improvement.

The ninth place cookie was also delicious and crispy, but it was a little oily and sticky, which needs improvement.

When it comes to the top three...

The atmosphere on the scene became tense.

The third-place winner was one of Director Zhao's arch-rivals.

His surname was Li. He looked like a middle-aged man with a kind face and a smiling face, like a smiling tiger.

Mr. Li's product for this competition is preserved vegetable crispy pastry.

It's made by adding preserved mustard greens to small shortbread cookies, which not only makes them crispy but also gives them a particularly fragrant filling.

Of the ten judges who ate it, eight liked it.

Children especially love it.

The judges gave his preserved vegetable crispy cakes a good review, saying that the taste is suitable for the general public and can be eaten as a snack or a dessert.

If you get hungry while out, eat a pack; it will keep you full.

It's more filling than potato chips.

The main reason is that their tastes are unique and not so mainstream.

Factory Director Zhao felt extremely aggrieved.

I didn't expect Mr. Li to get third place.

He actually lost to him and ranked fourth.

Factory Director Zhao was very dissatisfied and asked the judges why his potato chips were ranked after Boss Li's.

The judges' comments hit the nail on the head: "Today, there are at least eight or ten people making potato chips or other savory crisps, and the flavors in a box are almost identical."

It means there's nothing new or original.

And after eating it, my mouth felt salty, and I kept wanting to drink water.

This indicates that the formula is still inadequate and needs improvement.

Factory Director Zhao had eaten Boss Li's preserved vegetable crispy cakes, and they were clearly salty.

The judges were really biased.

But among the other people's votes, Mr. Li did receive more votes than him.

Factory Director Zhao was very discouraged.

I think he lost because of his lack of creativity.

If he had known the judges wanted something new, he would have developed several more.

Furthermore, why are there so many people making potato chips this time?

Moreover, the packaging is the same as his, a drawer box with different flavors separated inside.

With so many identical designs, it's no wonder the judges were dissatisfied.

Factory Director Zhao was utterly speechless.

There's no hope of finishing in the top three.

I just don't know who came in second.

The rich young master from Kyoto looked nervous, wondering if he had been selected as the second best.

Sheng Yueqing also looked over.

He breathed a sigh of relief when the host read out the name of his brand.

Fortunately, his dedicated study this month paid off.

Although it wasn't number one, it was still in the top three.

He made crystal-skin mooncakes.

The crust is very translucent, allowing you to see the color of the filling inside.

Don't underestimate this small dough sheet; he experimented many times to make such a crystal-clear and non-sticky crust.

Moreover, the filling has been improved and will definitely not be as sweet and cloying as the original recipe.

He originally thought he could easily take first place.

After all, no one else on the scene could make such exquisite pastries as him.

Even the packaging has a royal style.

The judges praised his crystal-skin mooncakes highly.

In the past, mooncakes were very sweet, and it would hurt your teeth after just one bite.

His taste is sweet, but it doesn't hurt your teeth.

Moreover, the portions are small, so you can eat them in one bite and avoid waste.

Plus, the packaging has a good brand style and is memorable, so I got second place.

As for the first place...

It was naturally Sheng Yueqing.

No one was particularly surprised, but they were curious: "Why aren't the crystal-skin mooncakes as good as the flower petal pastries in Sheng Yueqing's box?"

What's wrong with it?

The filling looks expensive and luxurious, clearly indicating it's a high-end product.

They would accept defeat if they lost to the Kyoto team.

Sheng Yueqing's filling was also good, but it was just ordinary filling, nowhere near as good as the high-quality ingredients used by others.

The judges did offer them some answers.

"Expensive materials do not necessarily mean the best materials."

"The theme of our election campaign is to promote a national brand."

Since it's a national brand, it's very particular about the materials and methods used.

The price shouldn't be too expensive or too cheap; it should be a moderate price.

Moreover, the quality must be good.

It's the kind of food that everyone can afford to eat and buy.

Ideally, it should be something that can be eaten as a snack or a treat.

For example, when going on a business trip, it's best to have something that won't spoil during long journeys and can keep you full.

Although crystal-skin mooncakes are delicious, the ingredients are expensive, making them unaffordable for ordinary people.

Because it's made from dairy products, it has a relatively short shelf life and spoils easily.

In addition, its high price makes it unsuitable as a national brand.

Sheng Yueqing's flower-shaped pastries are very good.

The ingredients are inexpensive, yet the taste is excellent.

Moreover, the price is moderate, making it affordable for both the wealthy and ordinary people.

It can also be given as a gift or used as food to stave off hunger while traveling.

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