The judges walked into the food room and discussed in low voices.
"Let's talk about the teams that performed best first."
“The first group’s soufflé was a success.”
"The apple crisp from Group 5 was very good. The idea of putting pepper and sesame chicken in the hot pressed sandwich was also very interesting, and the final taste was also very good."
"I really like the mint beef salad made by Group 6, and the beef pho they made was the most difficult dish among all the groups. I think this is a scoring item."
"The vegetarian steamed dumplings from Group 8 were a great success, and the jasmine cheese tart at the end was also very good, and could even be sold in a restaurant."
"And there was the ninth group. These underdogs formed a group and staged a comeback, creating such a successful egg yolk pastry."
"Well, based on a comprehensive consideration of the three dishes, we have determined that these three groups are the best."
"Next up is the worst. This time I think the worst three groups are pretty clear."
"I think so too."
"Since everyone is the same, let's go out and announce it."
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When the judges were discussing in the food room, each group had a different reaction.
The teams that received praise from the judges praised each other and encouraged each other.
The groups with mixed performances were more nervous.
Those groups that made obvious mistakes naturally became chaotic.
The third group was filled with frustration, and the contestant who made a mistake with salt and sugar even cried.
"I'm sorry, I was so nervous. I know there's no point saying anything right now, but I'm really sorry."
The three groups said all sorts of things.
Someone accused her, "You have caused us so much trouble!"
But other contestants comforted her, saying, "This problem isn't her fault alone! We clearly arranged for someone to taste the finished product, so why didn't they notice it?"
"She made a mistake, but the dorayaki and red bean paste were not cooked well either. It's not her fault alone."
The atmosphere in Group 7 was also very solemn.
"What happened to the batter for that fried chicken? Why did it turn out like this?"
"The judges said it was so greasy they couldn't eat it. It was all over."
"The lemon custard is said to be too sour. Didn't you taste test it before making it?"
. . . . . .
After the judges had discussed it, they walked out of the food room and returned to the stage.
"We have already discussed and selected the three best performing groups of contestants. Now, please invite them to come forward."
"Group five, group six, group nine, please come forward."
The group that was called immediately screamed excitedly and hurried to the front.
"You three groups are the three best performing groups in this challenge."
"Team Five, your creative integration is excellent. The apple crisp left a deep impression on several of us judges."
"Team Six, you challenged the impossible. I didn't expect anyone could prepare such a good soup base in just 40 minutes. The mint beef salad is the most impressive salad we have eaten today."
"Team Nine, you were originally not favored, but you put aside your prejudices and worked together to bring us some excellent dishes. The steamed buns, an everyday snack, paired with the kimchi salad, will be added to the brunch menu I'll make for my family. The pastry for the egg yolk pastry was also very well made. I can't believe you guys managed to make them in such a short time."
"Of course, there will be a winner tonight."
"That's it, Team Six! Congratulations on winning tonight's competition!"
"The other two groups, you performed very well and will be spared from elimination. Please go upstairs."
Hearing the referee's words, the three groups immediately cheered and ran happily to the second floor, their faces full of uncontrollable joy.
"Next, it's the three worst-performing groups."
"Two groups of contestants will be eliminated today."
Upon hearing this, the contestants below were instantly nervous, fearing that their group would be called.
Unfortunately, the judges did not give the contestants any time to react and announced directly.
"Group three, group four, group seven, please come forward."
The remaining two groups that were not called breathed a sigh of relief, they were safe.
The contestants from the groups that were called walked up excitedly.
Some people have gloomy faces, thinking that they are in this situation because of others.
Some people hung their heads, feeling dejected that it was too embarrassing to be eliminated right after the competition.
Some people's faces turned red, as if they wanted to say something to defend themselves.
Some people even had tears in their eyes, but they tried hard to restrain themselves from crying out loud.
The judges felt a little sorry when they looked at the contestants in the audience. They all had some shining points and won the aprons with their cooking skills. It was a pity that the competition was cruel.
"Group seven, take a step forward."
"Team Seven, you made a huge mistake with the fried chicken. It was too greasy, and the excess oil flowed onto the waffles underneath, ruining the entire dish. It was completely inedible. The same thing happened with the lemon custard; it was too sour. You made too many basic mistakes, so we're sorry to say you're eliminated. Please take off your aprons."
Among the seven groups, several contestants finally could no longer suppress the surging emotions in their hearts, and tears burst out like a flood.
However, none of them said a word, but just hugged each other silently, as if they wanted to convey the unspeakable comfort and support between each other in this way.
Some of them walked up slowly and shook hands with the judges. That brief contact seemed to contain countless words and complex emotions.
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