For a time, the area in front of Pan's Noodle Shop was packed with people, even more bustling than a market day.

Everyone was talking at once, trying to figure out what this "sky-high priced instant noodles" was all about.

"Boss Zhou, is your instant noodles really that amazing?"

"Eighty-one bowls! That's enough to buy several pounds of pork!"

"Could this be a publicity stunt?"

...

Questions and criticisms arose one after another.

Zhou Yang wasn't annoyed; he had expected this to happen.

After all, these days, seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. To truly convince others, you need real skills.

Among the crowd, a middle-aged man with gray hair, dressed in a Tang suit, and possessing an extraordinary air slowly walked over.

He looked Zhou Yang's stall up and down, his brows furrowed slightly, and his tone carried a hint of disdain.

"Instant noodles? Junk food, what's so good about them? Young man, stop with this nonsense."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang's heart skipped a beat.

Wow!

This old man is quite someone important!

Judging by his aura and demeanor, he's definitely not an ordinary person.

But who is Zhou Yang?

That's a man with an unconventional gourmet system!

How could we be intimidated by such a small show of force?

He smiled slightly and responded with neither arrogance nor servility.

"Uncle, you're mistaken about that."

"The instant noodles I serve are not the kind of junk food you're imagining."

"My instant noodles are made with the finest ingredients. The soup base is made by simmering old hens, pork bones, and various precious ingredients over a low flame for more than ten hours."

"I guarantee you'll want to come back for more after just one visit!"

As Zhou Yang spoke, he deftly ladled a bowl of steaming hot noodle soup from the pot and handed it to the old man with both hands.

"If you don't believe me, you can try my soup first. If you don't like it, I won't charge you a penny!"

Right now, Zhou Yang needs to make a name for himself.

Seeing Zhou Yang's confidence, the man became interested as well.

He took the soup bowl, blew on it gently, and took a small sip.

Um?

This taste...

The man's eyes lit up, and his previously furrowed brows instantly relaxed.

This soup is incredibly delicious, rich, and flavorful. The taste of all the ingredients blends perfectly, creating distinct layers of flavor that leave a lingering aftertaste.

Absolutely amazing!

The man secretly praised it and couldn't help but drink a few more sips.

"Young man, your soup is really something!"

The man put down his soup bowl, his words full of praise.

"However, good soup alone isn't enough; the noodles have to be good too. Give me a bowl of your best beef noodles!"

"Okay!" Zhou Yang replied and immediately started cooking noodles.

Add ingredients, season, and serve...

The series of movements were fluid and seamless, executed in one go.

Soon, a bowl of fragrant beef noodles was placed in front of the man.

The man picked up his chopsticks and gently stirred the noodles.

The noodles were distinct and chewy, and the beef chunks were large, thick, and bright red, making them very appetizing.

He couldn't wait to pick up a mouthful of noodles and put it in his mouth.

Um? !

This taste...

These noodles are springy and smooth, soaking up the essence of the broth, each bite bursting with rich meaty aroma and umami. The beef is tender and flavorful, melting in your mouth yet still retaining a satisfying chewiness.

It's so delicious!

The man felt as if all his taste buds had been activated at that moment.

He never imagined that a bowl of instant noodles could be made so delicious!

"Good! Good! Good!"

The man exclaimed repeatedly, "Young man, your instant noodles are amazing! They're just as good as any of the delicacies I've ever had!"

The surrounding customers were stunned to see the man so agitated.

What's going on?

Could this person be a plant hired by Zhou Yang?

This is outrageous!

"I don't believe it! How delicious can a bowl of instant noodles be?"

"Exactly, it's definitely acting!"

"Let me try it. I want to see if this instant noodle is really that amazing!"

...

Questions have resurfaced.

Just then, Pan Jianye suddenly rushed over, grabbed the man's hand, and shouted excitedly.

"Mr. Wang! What brings you here? It's such an honor!"

Mr. Wang?

Everyone was taken aback.

Which Mr. Wang?

Pan Jianye quickly explained, "This is Wang Heren, the most famous food critic in Jincheng!"

Wang Heren?!

The crowd gasped in surprise.

This name is well-known in Jincheng's catering industry.

It is said that Mr. Wang's tongue is more precious than gold.

Every dish he reviews becomes a hit.

However, he is also known for being picky.

If something can earn his praise, it must be an absolute delicacy!

Everyone quickly took out their phones and searched for "Wang Heren" online.

Sure enough, a quick search yielded a huge number of results.

The various titles and honors dazzled everyone.

Now everyone believed it completely.

Even Mr. Wang said it's delicious instant noodles, so it must be good!

"Boss Zhou, give me a bowl!"

"I want one too!"

"Hurry up, hurry up, I can't wait any longer!"

...

The crowd erupted in excitement, rushing towards Zhou Yang as everyone feared they would miss out on the food if they were too late.

Looking at the bustling scene before him, Wang Heren smiled at Zhou Yang.

"Young man, it's a real shame that you're not participating in competitions with your skills."

He paused, then added, "Next month, there's a food competition in Jindu. How about we consider it? If we win a prize, our shop will be packed with customers as soon as it opens. It'll be hard not to become a hit."

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