Who gave this heretical practitioner permission to cook?

Chapter 265 Bai Heng, whose stamina is about to be exhausted, is about to take the exam when the King of Chefs arrives? (Second update)

This is just like buying candy when I was a kid.

When I couldn't afford sugar, I thought it was the best thing in the world.

After I could afford candy, I realized that candy wasn't all that great.

For some female celebrities who treat the entire "Greater Shanghai area" as a food paradise, 700 yuan might not even be enough to casually treat the film crew to a hot drink once.

Of course, not all celebrities are used to this kind of life.

Even celebrities who have experienced a career resurgence, like "Tengger" and "Xue Zhiqian," tend to be quite frugal when it comes to food.

Because they have experienced the bitterness of losing fame, they tend to cherish it more.

Then there's "Nicholas Tse," who has always enjoyed tasting delicious food, so he takes the menu more seriously.

As for the supplier, it was just a formality. I looked around the menu, found a dish that looked innovative, and placed the order directly without any hesitation or agonizing.

For them, a "Level 4" chef is not much different from the chef in their own home.

That's fine, since some of the contestants are already working as "private chefs".

This fragmented selection greatly disperses the consumption vouchers held by diners.

It's worth noting that only 13 yuan worth of consumer vouchers were distributed in the first three rounds, but here, 14.4 yuan was distributed all at once.

Moreover, these diners don't care much about reviews, because dishes priced at an average of 500 to 1000 are not enough to create a cluster effect for them.

This delighted the contestants who had previously raised their bids. Seeing their orders, priced at several hundred, being sold one after another, their eyes lit up instantly.

Lemonade has completely lost its market in Xiaming. Apart from a few people who particularly like lemonade, most other diners order "tea", "alcohol" or "mixed drinks".

Xia Ming didn't pay too much attention to this, after all, when his turnover reached 4, it was indeed difficult to increase revenue from a 5-yuan cup of lemonade.

At this moment, the orders he received were mainly for "two-color yellow croaker jelly".

Occasionally, I can receive a few orders for "crystal chrysanthemum cups".

Faced with this situation, Xia Ming smiled slightly and began to prepare the meals in an orderly manner according to the orders.

As for the complimentary "Hidden Dish A", it has changed from a random mode to a fixed "turtle jelly ice cream".

There's nothing we can do about it; this is the thing we have the most of left.
For these diners, ordering the "Crystal Chrysanthemum Cup" was simply a way to see if the dish was as translucent as described online.

Even Nicholas Tse, to avoid suspicion, did not order the "Crystal Cup of Glass," but instead ordered "Two-Color Yellow Croaker Jelly" and "Stir-fried Blood Soup," along with a small bowl of rice.

Like "Bai Lu", "Nicholas Tse" will also be recording a program later, so he can't eat too much to avoid having to stop filming in the middle of the filming to go to the bathroom.

Of course, some are busy, while others are not.

Just like Mr. Tengger doesn't have so many appearances to run around, he can finally eat his fill.

However, firstly, he is getting old, and secondly, he comes from the grasslands and personally prefers beef and mutton, so he prefers hot pot.

On the surface, the advantage that Xia Ming built up in the first three rounds doesn't seem to have much effect in this round.

But netizens are also capable of doing the math.

[It seems Brother Xia didn't pull anything this round. He still has orders, but compared to his previous dominance, there are far fewer.]

[The needs of these diners are completely different and difficult to unify. The organizers should have considered this situation from the beginning. I think this round is the last chance for those who were at a disadvantage earlier.]

[That last round was excessive! There were still over 20 yuan in available credit; how could there be such a large round?!]

There will definitely be big ones, but putting overly technical evaluations at the back isn't necessarily a good thing!

Why? Selling a few dishes would easily recoup the losses from the previous ones, wouldn't it?

[The person upstairs is so naive! This is a competition! Do you really think it will be entirely judged by the general public?]

[There will definitely be professional judges overseeing the process! Keep in mind, this is the first time a culinary skills exam has been broadcast live; the selected candidates must be truly respected.]

[Wouldn't all those previous steps be for nothing? In the end, the judges still make the final decision!]

You're overthinking it. How could the earlier stages be meaningless? Just look at the contestants' performance and you'll understand.

"Gou - Kitchen"

Xia Ming's actions were methodical and orderly; the number of orders had no effect on his performance.

More than six hours later, there was only a thin layer of sweat on his back, and his behavior was not affected at all. He was even able to take a break from cooking to make "roujiamo" (Chinese hamburger) for himself.

Judging from his condition, netizens suspect that it has always been the two brothers taking turns.

After all, it's terrifying that a normal chef can make over 4 yuan in sales and not even seem to be breathing heavily.

In contrast to Xia Ming was Bai Heng.

Although Bai Heng still holds the second position, her judgment, speed, and accuracy have all visibly declined after a long period of cooking.

Even with some rest time from the previous round, she still couldn't quickly recover her form.

She had already changed into two sets of clothes in a secluded lounge, but she was still soaking wet.

To make matters worse, after enduring the torment of long hours of orders, her sense of smell and taste have begun to become somewhat inaccurate.

It's important to know that these celebrities and food bloggers have the same rights. What's even more terrifying is that they only have one heart in their hands, but they're carrying two bombs. What's even more terrifying is that they're very picky and will cancel an order if it's not delicious.

Before she knew it, Bai Heng had already received three negative reviews. She also realized that if she didn't rest soon, things would only get worse.

But this was a competition, and from the moment the menu was served, she had no way out. No matter how much she was suffering, she could only wash her face with cold water and continue cooking.

Compared to Bai Heng's despair, Zheng Zeqian felt incredibly relieved. He had slept for at least two hours since the start of the game, and had nearly two more hours to rest and observe.

He even fried himself a lot of chicken strips and vegetables, eating and watching as if it were none of his business.

Therefore, Zheng Zeqian felt no pressure in the face of this round of orders. He could do every detail to the extreme while still finding time to make a juice.

Although his dishes don't sell well, they are not cheap and have received high praise.

It was only then that people realized how different a chef full of energy is in the details of cooking compared to a tired chef.

Lin Chao on the other side was also tired.
This is related to age and cannot be avoided.
Many of the older chefs present also showed signs of fatigue, but Jiang Chuanhong did not.

It's probably because he makes medicinal cuisine that he's quite healthy, and his physique is better than that of ordinary people his age.

What surprised everyone the most was Luo Hui.

Unlike Xia Ming's calmness, Zheng Zeqian's spirit, Bai Heng's exhaustion, Lin Chao's weakness, and Chen Xiaodong's relentless pursuit.

Luo Hui's performance in the kitchen was nothing short of a spectacular "one-man show"!
Wow!! Click click click click click!

"This competition is just a stepping stone; I will rise above all of you!"

"From the moment I step into the kitchen, I bear the responsibility of cooking delicious food, regardless of experience or stance!"

"Fierce Bull and Azure Dragon Slash!"

"Phew, I haven't been very hospitable!"

Netizens were somewhat impressed by his silly antics.

[Indeed, passion is the best stimulant in the world!]

Watching Luo Hui cook really makes me feel happy. I'm starting to want to try his restaurant sometime.

This guy has amazing stamina; even though he's covered in sweat, he's still as radiant as the sun!

[This competition was pretty awesome! I've only really liked three people: Xia Ge, Qian Ge, and Hui Ge!]

Doesn't Bai Heng work hard? Why don't you like her?

She works very hard, but under these rules, I always feel like she's working in the wrong direction!

As time ticked by, the top-ranked players all experienced varying degrees of decline in their performance.

Some experienced craftsmen who employed a low-price strategy also expended a great deal of physical energy.
In this environment, Kang Xincheng, who was originally in last place, successfully turned the tide with a "slow-cooked Dongpo pork" priced at 488 yuan.

Although there were only a dozen or so orders, the high prices quickly propelled him to the middle of the competition.

Moreover, because of its small portion size, rich oil and sauce, vibrant color, and moderate feeling of fullness, it is very popular among actors, and orders are still increasing.

In contrast, Xia Ming's "Crystal Glass Cup" is more favored by business people. It is not large in portion, has an excellent flavor profile, and the knife skills are visibly exquisite, while also being full of Chinese cultural charm.

After finishing the meal, you can even have a couple of sips of soup, making it a fairly refined and appropriately portioned meal.

Unlike previous diners who would take photos, look at pictures, chat, and share their experiences while eating, this time was different.

This group of people basically order their food, wait for it to arrive, then handle some tasks on their phones, finish their meal quickly or elegantly, leave a review, and then leave.

Even among actors and singers, unless they have a particularly close relationship, there's no sign of them crowding together.

In the eyes of netizens, this group of people is just like the landlords who collect rent downstairs in some places. They find a nearby restaurant, order a couple of dishes that suit their taste, and then leave after eating.

But the contestants still have to perform better, because they can cancel their orders.
"Du Jian" was practically the biggest customer for order cancellations this round, with 70% of the dishes he sold being returned.

The reason is simple: his pastries require baking time and other steps in their preparation.

Because of the tight schedule, in order to ensure the speed of serving the dishes, he put the dishes that were not sold in the previous round into this round, and then they were eaten.

Because of the rush, many of the pastries I made this time had flaws, and they were discovered, resulting in several negative reviews.

This is the consequence of raising prices without improving the quality of the food.
Faced with 70% of the cancellations on his desk and his ranking having slipped to 11th, Du Jian's mind was buzzing!

"It's okay, it's okay, there'll be another chance next round, huff huff."

Just as Du Jian was comforting himself.

Inside the preparation hall, a group of middle-aged people dressed in matching white clothes were greeting each other.

Of them, 70 are from the "Beijing Culinary Association Food Judges Group", 80 are from the "Huaxia Culinary Association Food Judges Group", and the last 50 are registered chefs of "Huaxia Level 5" or above.

Sitting in the second row was Sui Wubai, and next to him was a middle-aged man dressed in black who was showing Sui Wubai particular respect.

"Master, what kind of dishes will we be able to eat with Brother Xia this time we go in?"

"Brother? You call me Brother Xia? Call me Master Xia!"

"Yes, yes, Master Xia, are we sharing a table or ordering à la carte?"

"Let's go inside and take a look! By the way, did you bring your notebook?"

Upon hearing Sui Wubai's words, Chef Wang quickly took out his label book.

"I brought it!"

Looking at the pen and notebook he was holding, Sui Wubai nodded.

"Great! When we go inside, sit next to me, and I'll test your knowledge on the spot!"

Upon hearing this, Chef Wang felt a jolt run through his body.
He could cover up some problems with editing during pre-recorded assessments, but that...
But it's a live broadcast!
If a leak occurs...
He didn't even dare to think about how he would continue as head chef.
(End of this chapter)