"Hmph! Director Kong, are you trying to teach me how to do things? Aren't we just giving feedback?"
Contestant Ye Zhongnan's work met the standards of a state banquet; the color, aroma, and taste were all divine. Combined with his masterful culinary skills, it was all top-notch. I give him 100 points!
This score of 100 perfectly reflects the sentiments of all the judges.
"Teacher Zhang is right, we'll give it 100 points too." Everyone chimed in, giving it the highest score in history.
"Okay, 100 points it is." Kong Xinlin felt a pang of sorrow. "But everyone, please don't forget, the other contestants are waiting for your scores."
He cursed inwardly: Right? He wondered what kind of sorcery Ye Zhongnan and his sister had used to bewitch the judges.
Xiao Xi and Ye Zhongnan exchanged a smile. Indeed, everything should be done in moderation, after all, this is a grand culinary event for everyone.
Ye Zhongnan quickly cleared his throat and said to everyone with a smile.
"Thank you all for your most sincere and highest praise for me, Ye Zhongnan. Please move to the venue and score the other contestants."
Ye Zhongnan's words were like a royal decree, bringing the judges back to reality.
"Mr. Ye is right. We'll go and give our comments to the other contestants now."
Such wise words, like a gentle spring breeze, were much more pleasant than Kong Xinlin's loud and boisterous voice. Everyone happily moved towards the meeting room.
Kong Xinlin, who was leading the team, was furious.
Damn it! This Ye Zhongnan is a complete bastard. These judges are such opportunists; they'll listen to whoever feeds them.
As the judges left the Peach Blossom Paradise and walked further into the venue, they felt increasingly back in reality.
They checked the time: Good heavens, they had been at Ye Zhongnan's competition venue for almost two hours. How could time have flown by so quickly?
It was such a wonderful place to stay. If I didn't have such an important responsibility today, I would have been happy to stay there until the end of the competition.
Sigh! They sighed inwardly and resumed their normal work.
But with such a fine dish before them, they simply couldn't bring themselves to eat the other contestants' dishes.
It couldn't even get into the stomach, it could only take a quick look and a sniff.
Fortunately, this was the first round of auditions. As long as the color and appearance of the dishes were acceptable, they would pass.
However, since the optimal tasting period had passed, the colors of some dishes had changed, and the judges, with their keen eyes, classified these contestants as eliminated.
But they are the judging panel; what can you do if you feel wronged?
With only a dozen or so judges available in just half an hour, it was impossible to complete the preliminary selection process, so the event had to be extended by a full hour.
Grandpa Ding and his son had obviously passed the preliminary rounds, and they rushed anxiously toward Ye Zhongnan's contestant's corner.
They were so hungry. They hadn't eaten any of the food they had made. Now they just wanted to see what was going on in Xiaoxi's competition area.
Their mouths watered as soon as they entered.
"Xiaoxi, we can't let any more people in. Just the few of us can have a good meal."
"Don't worry, Uncle Ding, the judges have already given Second Brother a perfect score. We're all on the same side."
Because of Xiaoxi's words, some contestants who had heard the rumors came over with Grandpa Ding and his son, wanting to find out what was going on.
But they couldn't find the competition venue for Xiaoxi and her brother.
Because Xiaoxi really didn't want outsiders to see this at the moment, there was no need to invite irrelevant people in.
The brother and sister were exhausted from the start and were also hungry.
The dishes cooked in the iron pot retained their perfect color, aroma, taste, and temperature. The siblings, along with Old Master Ding and his son, and the friends brought by Feng Yu, enjoyed the dishes and drank fine wine together, feeling as blissful as immortals.
"Ye Zhongnan, you've gone too far! The match is over, clear the area! Everyone, leave immediately."
Suddenly, a spoilsport sound rang out.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
