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His mind was filled with plans for the hotel's future and anticipation for the upcoming job application process.

It was two hours later when Chen Dong returned to the Hunan restaurant.

At this time, a number of job applicants had already gathered at the restaurant entrance.

Some of them were talking quietly at the door, while others were tidying their appearance, their eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

A tense yet excited atmosphere permeated the restaurant.

As soon as Chen Dong arrived, he immediately gathered everyone together.

Chu Mengran, Guo Miao, Yu Qin, Chen Xiumei, and Shen Yue, who happened to be present.

Then Chen Dong spoke up, saying, "We are recruiting three chefs today, which is of utmost importance to our restaurant."

"I hope we can find the best chefs, one who is good at cooking ordinary stir-fries and the other who is good at making snacks."

"There is also a chef who can transform ordinary dishes into works of art and is skilled at plating."

"Now everyone is with me as a judge, let's see who to recruit."

Upon hearing the news, everyone nodded, found their seats, and prepared to begin this important selection process.

The first step was to screen ordinary stir-fry chefs.

The chef in this position serves regular diners.

The first applicant was a slightly overweight middle-aged man named Zhao Qiang.

He looked very experienced and walked steadily into the kitchen.

As soon as he entered the kitchen, he was like a general entering his battlefield, skillfully taking the apron off the hook and neatly tying it around his waist.

Then, taking a deep breath, his eyes radiating confidence and focus, he began to show off his skills.

He skillfully opened the stove, and flames instantly leaped up.

Then, he quickly picked up the ingredients beside him and began to prepare the ingredients for the shredded pork with garlic sauce in an orderly manner.

His chopping movements were quick and precise, each slice of meat was cut evenly and meticulously, as if he were creating a carefully crafted work of art.

Then, he heated the pan and poured in a suitable amount of oil.

As the oil sizzled in the pan, he gently poured the side dishes into it. With a soft crackling sound, an enticing aroma instantly filled the kitchen.

Zhao Qiang skillfully tossed and stirred the wok; in his hands, the wok was like an obedient little elf, flipping and turning with his movements.

His every movement was full of rhythm, as if he were dancing with food.

In no time, a plate of delicious and visually appealing shredded pork with garlic sauce was ready.

The shredded pork with garlic sauce was bright red, and the pork and side dishes were perfectly matched, giving it an enticing sheen, like a beautiful painting.

Zhao Qiang carefully placed the dishes in front of the judges, a confident smile on his face, and said, "Judges, please try my cooking."

"I've been studying this Yu Xiang Rou Si (shredded pork with garlic sauce) for many years, and the proportions of the seasonings are just right."

"Every grain of salt and every drop of soy sauce is carefully blended by me, just to bring you the most authentic taste."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong eagerly picked up a chopstick and put it in his mouth.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he savored the taste in his mouth.

After a moment, he slowly said, "Hmm, the taste is indeed good. The shredded meat is tender and melts in your mouth."

"The fish flavor is rich, and the sweet, sour, and spicy tastes blend perfectly in the mouth. The proportions are really precise."

Chu Mengran nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling: "The taste is excellent, and the cooking time is just right."

"The meat was cooked to perfection, neither too tough nor too tender, and the side dishes were also very fresh, making for a rich and delicious flavor."

Guo Miao, on the other hand, couldn't wait to start eating. With his cheeks bulging, he mumbled, "Delicious, delicious! If this were in our restaurant, it would definitely attract a lot of customers."

"Such delicious shredded pork with garlic sauce, who wouldn't want to come back after eating it?"

As for comments, sorry, Guo Miao has absolutely no idea.

For Guo Miao, as long as it tastes good, that's all that matters; he can't really explain why it tastes good.

The next few applicants also showed off their skills, each serving up their signature stir-fried dishes.

Some made the classic braised pork, which was fatty but not greasy and melted in your mouth.

Some made Mapo Tofu, which was spicy, numbing, and fragrant, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

Others prepared stir-fried vegetables, which were refreshing and delicious, retaining the original aroma of the vegetables.

However, after tasting and discussing the dishes, the judges unanimously agreed that Zhao Qiang's culinary skills were the most outstanding.

The taste, flavor, and cooking time of the dishes were all perfectly executed.

Ultimately, Zhao Qiang was successfully hired as a regular stir-fry chef.

Upon hearing the result, Zhao Qiang smiled with satisfaction and said happily, "Thank you, judges. I believe I can cook even more delicious dishes at Donglai Restaurant."

Next, the selection of snack chefs began.

The first person to go on stage was a young man named Sun Ming.

He looked energetic and full of vitality.

He confidently walked to the kitchen counter, bowed slightly to the judges, and said, "Hello, judges. Today I'm going to make sugar-oil cakes."

After saying that, he began to operate the machine skillfully.

He first took out the glutinous rice flour and kneaded it vigorously with both hands. The glutinous rice flour gradually became smooth and elastic in his hands.

As he kneaded the dough, he said softly, "You have to knead the glutinous rice flour thoroughly. Only then will the sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes taste good."

In a short while, he divided the kneaded glutinous rice flour into small pieces, each piece being the same size.

Then, he carefully placed the small pieces of glutinous rice dough into the hot pan filled with oil.

The oil in the pan was jumping around happily, and as soon as the little dumpling went in, it started to sizzle rapidly.

Sun Ming kept turning the dumplings with a spatula to ensure that each dumpling was heated evenly. After frying them until golden brown, he quickly scooped them out and set them aside for later use.

Next, he poured the prepared syrup into the pot, heated it slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickened.

Then, he put the fried golden-yellow glutinous rice balls into the syrup and stirred them quickly so that each glutinous rice ball was evenly coated with a layer of sweet syrup.

Sun Ming placed the finished sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes on an exquisite plate and served them to Chen Dong and the other guest judges.

With a proud look on her face, she introduced, "My family's sugar-oil cakes are a family recipe passed down through generations. Although this snack is simple, every step is meticulous."

"Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious, you can feel the charm of traditional snacks with every bite."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qin's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a treasure trove of delicious food.

"Wow, this is so delicious! The taste is so authentic. I've eaten quite a few sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, but this is definitely the best I've ever had."

Chen Xiumei also praised it highly. She took a small bite and savored it: "Mmm, the texture is soft and chewy, and the sweetness is just right."