Chapter 370 Auditions Begin
"Players who are not competing at 10 o'clock should not queue up in advance! The competition is divided into sessions. Players competing at 10 o'clock will enter from this channel at 9:30! There are 100 players per session. Players who are not competing at their scheduled session should not queue up! This channel is for players competing at 10 o'clock! I repeat, players competing at games other than 10 o'clock should not queue up in advance!"
"It's useless for you to enter for a match other than the 10:00 one. All players need to scan their ID cards to confirm their match information. You queued up in advance but can't compete. You still have to leave once the machine is swiped. Why waste both parties' time? Players who are not in the 10:00 match don't need to queue. It's not your turn yet."
As Zhao Xiaojing walked in along the landmark, she saw several staff members in red vests shouting non-stop with loudspeakers. In front of them was a line of people gathering and waiting in line. It seemed that there were more than one show.
The loudspeaker shouted several times, but the number of people queuing increased instead of decreasing. The staff were helpless and had to start the investigation in advance, using the ID card scanning machine to check from the beginning.
"Hello, can you show me your ID?"
"You don't have your ID? How are you going to compete?"
"Not for the competition? Then why are you queuing? Spectators, please don't queue. Chefs participating in the competition at 10 o'clock should queue here. Everyone else should stay! Spectators can enter through other entrances to watch the competition!"
"Again, only chefs competing at 10 o'clock line up here!"
The staff was shouting almost hysterically through the loudspeaker.
Zhao Xiaojing saw that it was still early and that it would be the same whether you lined up early or late. The decibel level here was too high and it looked like there would be more noise. So she memorized the entrance for queuing for the game and entered the game viewing area from another entrance of the stadium.
The National Stadium is not large in area and was originally a free stadium for residents to exercise. There is a football field in the center, a running track around it, a fence outside the running track, and above the fence are spectator seats with many steps and seats.
The playing area is on the usual football field, while the viewing area is in the spectator seats above the fence.
Zhao Xiaojing finally squeezed in through the audience seating aisle closest to the queue. She had originally planned to take a look at the other contestants in the competition and see the content of the competition, but she was stunned as soon as she squeezed in.
I can't see it at all! The game is on the other side of the field!
Zhao Xiaojing used her eyes, which were not nearsighted at all, to look at the competition venue several hundred meters away for a long time.
Well, the first round is still going on. The distance between the contestants is quite wide, and each person has a small table. The banner below the judges is quite red, and the words on the banner are also quite white.
"My brother, are you done yet? This chair is so hard. Click, click."
"Why are you in such a hurry? He called after the competition and asked, what are we having for lunch? Click."
"Hey girl, you're blocking us. Don't stand in the corridor. Come and sit down."
"Sister, which relative of yours is competing here? Which match?"
"It's my dad, in the third round! What about you guys?"
"We are the second round. Our stir-fried dishes are delicious. We..."
The sounds of people chatting, eating sunflower seeds, and snacking were endless. They gossiped and chatted with each other, occasionally craning their necks to glance at the invisible competition area. There were also people basking in the sun, squinting their eyes, and snoring...
Zhao Xiaojing stood up without saying a word, and went out along the passage, passing through the crowd that was still crowding in to watch the game.
Just queue up obediently.
It was already half past nine when they squeezed out. The team had indeed been much smaller. After Zhao Xiaojing took out her ID card for scanning, she was successfully issued a number plate and entered the waiting area for the contestants.
"Welcome all contestants to the 'Weiyang Soy Sauce ยท Fresh Chef Competition' auditions. The first round has concluded. The judges are now scoring, and the staff are arranging the competition venue and props. You will be able to enter shortly. Now, let me explain the competition rules and precautions in detail."
In the waiting area hall, a well-dressed staff member elegantly wore a microphone and gave a lecture to the crowd.
The assistant who was in contact with Zhao Xiaojing also forwarded the competition rules when sending the competition notice, and Zhao Xiaojing had already read them carefully.
There is no need to explain the general procedures and precautions, the key point is the format of the auditions.
For the sake of fairness, the dishes for the auditions are designated by the organizers, and the ingredients, props, seasonings, etc. are also provided by the organizers. All contestants use the same items and make the same dishes.
After the contestants finish cooking the dish, they just need to raise their hands and a staff member will bring the dish to the judging area.
There are ten ordinary judges and two technical judges in the judging area. Each card raised by the ordinary judge is worth one point, and each card raised by the technical judge is worth two points. After tasting each dish one by one, they will raise cards for these dishes. Contestants can advance if they get a total of nine points or more.
Zhao Xiaojing looked around and saw that the contestants were all listening inattentively. It was obvious that they had studied the rules of the competition in advance and already knew them.
After the dedicated staff finished reading, the competition area had been cleaned up and someone was sent over to notify everyone.
Under the guidance of the staff, one hundred people lined up according to the number plates in their hands and entered the venue one by one. Zhao Xiaojing was number 64, which was in the middle position. However, it was not a problem because the distance between each table was very wide and not far from the judges. There was no difference between being in the front and the back.
However, once she entered the competition venue, Zhao Xiaojing felt speechless again.
It turns out the banner hanging in front of the judges' table, which I couldn't see clearly earlier, was actually advertising! Even the judges' uniforms, the props in the competition venue, and the host's microphone were all advertised! The organizers really lived up to their reputation for being a prolific advertiser!
"The competition is about to begin. Please ask the staff to close the passage. Each contestant please find the corresponding position according to your number."
"The first choice for home seasoning, a life-enhancing helper, the fruit of time-honored craftsmanship, an ocean of intoxicating flavors. Thank you to Weiyang Soy Sauce for the exclusive title sponsorship. The more you compete, the stronger you become. If you want to be strong, choose Liyang. Thank you to Liyang Chicken Essence for the co-sponsorship. For quality, a silky smooth experience, and a healthy lifestyle, Liuji non-stick pans are the first choice. Thank you to Liuji Kitchenware for the co-sponsorship. The ultimate kitchen, a wonderful experience, a new life..."
Zhao Xiaojing had just finished lamenting the large number of commercials when the host started reading out the commercials. After a long paragraph of commercials, Zhao Xiaojing felt as if several minutes had passed.
"Welcome everyone to the 'Western Soy Sauce: Fresh Chef Competition' auditions! I'm the host, Xiaoling, and I'll be announcing the competition topic."
"This competition is about shredded pork with green peppers. The time limit is thirty minutes. Contestants will begin their actions after the countdown. Once you have completed your dish, please raise the red sign on the far left of the table in front of you. Our staff will come forward to handle it. After finishing your dish, please remain where you are and wait for the judges' scoring results to determine whether you will advance."
After a series of opening remarks, the host got to the point and all the contestants were cheered up.
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