Eternal food paradise

Xia Yan and Liu Pleiaxing parted ways at the gate of Guangzhou City. He went back to the snack street where Yangquan Restaurant was located, but Xia Yan did not go back to any hotel, but went directly back to the private residence of the elder of the local kitchen association.

As for the reason for moving into the residence, speaking of it, it had to do with Yan Xian's letter of recommendation.

Of course, Yan Xian definitely did not use his name to "recommend" Xia Yan.

Because it was a wax-sealed letter, Xia Yan couldn't take a closer look at which region and which big shot he borrowed his name from. In short, for the chief executive of the Guangzhou Kitchen Association to treat him with such courtesy, he must be a great person. identity.

During the past few days after moving in, Xia Yan was still nervous at first, fearing that he might get involved. However, the day before yesterday, the great elder personally came to the door and told him that the inspection had been completed and that he could participate in this year's "Chef Imperial Examination."

Xia Yan had to admire the heroes of the dark cooking world in Liangshanbo, led by Yan Xian and the ‘Five Tiger Stars’, for their hands and eyes!

He had just returned home from a meeting on the outskirts of the city.

Not long after, the owner of the mansion knocked on the door and came in.

This is an old man with white beard and hair. He has a granddaughter named Qiulan.

Actually.

A while ago, Liu Pleiades caused quite a stir in this mansion.

He cured Qiulan's anorexia with the "Offal Porridge" recipe.

Later, he used "Phoenix Crystal" to make the owner of this mansion speechless.

"This year's exam questions are 'noodles' and 'Guoshi Wushuang'." The old man said as he entered the door, "We have the best refined flour in the house. This is a dish with the theme of 'noodles'. It is indispensable." Basic materials, other than that, if you want anything else, just tell me and I’ll have someone go out and buy it.”

In the first round of exams, it is indeed a mode of bringing your own dry food, including ingredients and kitchen utensils.

The second round is different. It is in a closed arena. After the search, you are not allowed to take anything with you. You must take the test cleanly.

Already accustomed to the courtesy he received from a letter of recommendation, Xia Yan did not refuse the kindness of the boss of the Kitchen Association. He calmly made a list of ingredients and handed it over:

"That's all."

The chef surnamed Guan is the general manager of the kitchen association. He is also a long-standing and well-respected boss in this food industry. He has a good eye. When he got this list of ingredients, he immediately understood something.

"You have a draft so soon?" Elder Guan couldn't help but be surprised.

How long has it been!

It takes less than half an hour to come back from the suburbs of the city!

Moreover, this is a bedroom, not a kitchen. When he came back, this young man hadn't touched the kitchen table yet. Did he roughly determine the framework of the recipe just by relying on his imagination and deductions on the road?

Seeing that Xia Yan was not sloppy at all, he tapped his chin lightly with a calm expression on his face.

Elder Guan took the list of ingredients and held it in for a long time before he managed to say:

"Be more cautious. After all, it is a major imperial examination in the food industry that takes place every four years. If you pass it, it is like a carp leaping over the dragon's gate. You probably know what the title of [Special Grade] means to a chef, right? In the world of gourmet food, it is no exaggeration to say that you are a military officer.”

Xia Yan listened and nodded again.

This time, however, the nod was more pronounced.

When Elder Guan saw this, he was very relieved. He was afraid that the young man would be arrogant and would not listen to the old man's advice.

When he saw Xia Yan taking the list back, he was very cautious. After thinking hard for a long time, he added a few lines of new materials and marked ten copies of each item.

"this……"

Seeing the amount of food that Xia Yan specifically noted on the list, Elder Guan was shocked again, more confused and incomprehensible.

Even if he doesn't mention it.

When the servants of the mansion go shopping, a large number of them will be brought back, which is enough for the temporary "distinguished guests" to practice spending money for a long time.

At this time, Elder Guan heard the young man put down his pen and said to himself:

"I originally planned to prepare only one copy and take it directly to the exam venue a few days later."

"It's okay. I can practice with a few more materials and improve my proficiency. It won't hurt if I sweat a little more before the competition..."

As a result, Elder Guan didn't know what to say, and the words of encouragement he originally planned to raise were aborted.

He took the revised list and exited this quiet house with a strange look on his face.

In the back house of Guan Mansion.

Seeing the steward of the mansion go away with the list, Elder Guan let out a long sigh:

"Have times really changed?"

"Young people today, I can't understand them!"

In the pavilion of the yard, Guan Qiulan was feeding the carp in the pond. She was extremely surprised when she heard her grandfather sighing on the other side.

There is an examinee in the house who is well cared for by his grandfather.

In the past few days, Guan Qiulan also had several occasional encounters with him.

Guan Qiulan is not convinced by her grandfather's private assertion that this candidate who came from afar to be entrusted by her old friend will definitely shine in this special examination. After all, there are so many local talents in Guangdong. Elites from the region also gathered here.

Thinking of ‘Witch’ Zhilin.

Han Wu from Dongjiang Restaurant.

Shan Xiong, the sous chef of Fanlin Restaurant.

And Lan Feihong, who has a thunderous reputation as a genius!

These are all names.

Guan Qiulan thought secretly:

"I'm afraid that my cooking skills are very close to the [Unparalleled] in the 'Guo Shi Wushuang' examination question, so that I can stand out among this group of people!"

In separate courtyards and rooms.

Xia Yan was communicating with the system and asked seriously:

"If I take and pass both the light and dark cooking skills rating exams, can I receive two rewards?"

"You can choose any two from the mission reward list, and you cannot receive it repeatedly!"

After receiving a clear answer, Xia Yan wiped the non-existent saliva from the corner of his mouth.

Damn, this vote.

Done! Do something big!

…

A few days later.

Early morning, on the outskirts of Guangzhou.

At the city gate of the venue, a thick city gate slowly opened with a rumble. The candidates attending the meeting were all carrying baggage and kitchen utensils. Some even brought their own special pots. The black iron pots were just like this Carrying it behind your back.

Xia Yan and Liu Pleiades were lined up side by side, following the flow of candidates in.

Not long after, the huge venue was already in full swing. There were more than two hundred kitchen tables and stoves, and the sound of oil boiling could be heard, or some candidates were holding rolling pins, holding their breath, and sweating on their foreheads. Khan, making dough carefully.

"clang!"

Sudden.

There was a sound of golden gongs.

The official who announced the test questions a few days ago appeared again with a row of guards:

"The exam time is based on this pillar on the stage!"

"Wait until noon, when the sun is in the sky and the shadow of the pillar is the shortest, that's when the exam ends and grading begins!"

As he spoke, the official raised a palm and stretched out his five fingers.

"In this special assessment, in this first round of elimination and screening, only 5 passers will be selected!"

"Just take care of yourself!"

Amidst the buzzing chatter of the candidates, the official who was the first-round examiner finished speaking and planned to sit down in his chair and wait for the exam time to pass.

A loud and confident voice spread throughout the venue:

"Examiner, come here -"

"I finished--"