Looking at Long Ziyang, who was struggling to apologize, Zhao Tiekai said with a pun: "Mr. Long, God is watching what you do. It's not that you won't retaliate. The time has not yet come."
With hatred in Long Ziyang's eyes, he turned angrily and walked out of the competition venue. The other six hotel managers also walked away with sad expressions on their faces.
When the judges saw Long Ziyang's apology, they stopped pursuing the previous rudeness and turned to the host Xiao Yang to announce the final result of eight to four.
The host Xiao Yang restrained all the complicated thoughts in his mind, cleared his throat, took two steps forward, glanced at the thousands of people gathered around him with a smile, and loudly said in a clear voice: "I believe all my friends also
I’m impatient to wait, okay, now I’m going to announce the results and final results of the eight-to-four contest in the Bao City Tourism Festival Chef Competition.”
"In first place, Master Zhao of Sihai Hotel scored fifty-six points and won the highest score to enter the semi-finals. We congratulate Sihai Hotel and Master Zhao."
The applause sounded like thunder. Although many viewers still didn't understand why a dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes won the first place, no one questioned it because even the other seven participating parties were convinced, which proved that the result of the competition was not fishy.
It is really delicious and beats the rest.
"Second place, Master Jing of Red Lantern Restaurant, scored 47.5 points..."
"Third place, Master Gao of Mingxuan Hotel scored 47 points..."
"Fourth place, top-quality seafood city..."
Amidst the applause, the eight participating chefs walked from the stove to the center of the arena and waved to all the audience. Then, the top four stayed and were announced to participate in the final four-final competition.
Amidst the applause and cheers, there were some twists and turns and problems in this game, but the eight-to-four game was successfully resolved and came to an end.
Undoubtedly, Sihai Hotel became the biggest winner. The thousands of spectators present were all very curious about the plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
The game was over. Xue Chen accompanied Zhao Sihai and Zhao Tiekai to Zhao Wuhu's side, and together they packed up some scattered things.
At this time, Wang Chaoping, the president of the Food Association, moved his fat body and walked over with a smile on his face. He cupped his fists and said, "Congratulations to brother Sihai and congratulations to chef Wuhu. You deserve the highest score."
Zhao Sihai returned the gift politely: "President Wang, long time no see."
Wang Chaoping touched his chin, looked at Zhao Wuhu, and asked hesitantly: "Master Zhao, the scrambled eggs with tomatoes you made today really opened my eyes."
Zhao Wuhu smiled faintly and glanced at Xue Chen at the side.
"The only thing I, Wang, have in my life is that I have tasted all kinds of delicacies from all over the country, but this is the first time I have tasted the tomato scrambled eggs that leave a lasting fragrance on my lips and teeth, and make me feel physically and mentally happy after eating them. Master Zhao is very good at this dish.
I am so impressed by your achievements." Wang Chaoping said seriously.
"President Wang, thank you very much." Zhao Wuhu responded calmly.
"No, no, no, I'm not just saying this politely, I'm speaking from my heart. To be honest, I'm still thinking about the taste of the tomato scrambled eggs just now, and wondering when I can try it again."
Wang Chaoping smacked his lips and said as if after recollection.
Just as Wang Chaoping said these words, two or three more people came over. They were all the food judges just now. They all came over to express their admiration for Zhao Wuhu's dish just now, and they all said they wanted to find a food judge.
Time to try it again.
Compared with Sihai Hotel, which was praised by a group of food judges, the other participating parties seemed to be left out, especially the chefs who participated in the competition were not in good spirits. Even the remaining three chefs who entered the semi-finals did not show any signs of failure.
There was too much excitement and excitement, and I lost to a scrambled egg with tomatoes. It was so embarrassing!
None of these chefs had the opportunity to taste it in person, and it was hard to believe that a scrambled egg with tomatoes could surpass the delicacies they cooked. They couldn't help but ask the owner and manager of their restaurant if it was really that delicious.
It's silence, everything is acquiesced.
In the car back to the hotel, Zhao Tiekai was in high spirits. Sihai Hotel not only entered the semi-finals with the highest score and was able to appear on TV, but what made him even more happy was that he severely shaved Long Ziyang's face in front of him and made him apologize in public.
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When we returned to the hotel, there was already a table of sumptuous meals prepared.
Although Zhao Wuhu took the first place today, he seemed to be in a lackluster mood and his eyes drifted towards Xue Chen from time to time. The same was true for Zhao Sihai. The two of them had something to say, but they didn't know how to say it.
Zhao Tiekai put a carefree hand on Xue Chen's shoulder: "Xue Chen, we are so busy this morning, and we don't even have time to ask, where did you get those tomatoes?"
Xue Chen wiped his mouth with a tissue and said with a smile: "It must not have been snatched or stolen."
Seeing that this topic had been brought up, Zhao Wuhu said with emotion: "I was able to win this game today thanks to the tomatoes brought by Xue Chen. It has nothing to do with me. Let alone me, it's just a random family."
Women can also cook it equally delicious.”
Zhao Sihai still agreed with this statement. If it weren't for Xue Chen's tomatoes, how could a dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes surpass so many delicacies with expensive ingredients and complicated cooking processes? It can be said that no matter who plays in today's game, the result will be the same.
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The biggest question now is where did the tomatoes brought by Xue Chen come from, what kind of tomatoes they are, and why they are so delicious, which puzzles both Zhao Sihai and Zhao Wuhu, who have worked in catering for most of their lives.
"That can't be conjured out of thin air." Zhao Tiekai scratched his head anxiously, "Hey, Xue Chen, please don't beat around the bush."
"I grew it myself." Xue Chen replied.
"Hey, this joke is not funny at all. It takes more than a month for a tomato to mature even if it is planted as a seedling. How long have you been here? I didn't see you bringing a tomato seedling with you when you came.
" Zhao Tiekai said.
"Look, you still don't believe me when I tell you." Xue Chen looked at Zhao Tiekai with a faint smile.
"How do you make me believe this?" Zhao Tiekai grinned.
"Let me tell you this, only I can grow this kind of tomatoes, not because of the seeds, but because of a special planting method that no one else can learn." Xue Chen narrowed his eyes, "Actually, it's not just tomatoes.
, the cucumbers, potatoes, and beans I grew are also very good, no worse than tomatoes."
Xue Chen's words shocked everyone in the Zhao family. Unique cultivation technology?
At this time, a waiter knocked on the door and came in. He said with a strange expression: "Mr. Zhao, there are many guests here, and they all asked for the tomato scrambled eggs made by Master Zhao."
Zhao Wuhu had a wry smile on his face, with a troubled look on his face. Apparently these guests had watched or heard about today's competition, so they came here to try the magic of the scrambled eggs with tomatoes that won the first place today, but these guests had nothing to do with it.
We've run out of the distinctive tomatoes. There's no way we can fool them with ordinary tomatoes. We'll definitely disappoint our customers.
Zhao Sihai said to the waiter: "Just say that I'm tired from participating in the competition and I won't be cooking today."
"Xue Chen, is it really impossible for others to learn your cultivation techniques?" Zhao Tiekai scratched his ears and asked.
"Tie Kai! If Xue Chen said he can't learn it, then he definitely can't learn it. Don't ask any more questions!" Zhao Sihai shouted at his son. Regarding Xue Chen's words, Zhao Sihai didn't know whether it was true or not, but this kind of tomato said it was true.
It's not an exaggeration to say it's a treasure. If it were him, he would still be willing to spend one hundred yuan or two hundred yuan a pound to buy it. It's a great value for money.
How much is such a mysterious cultivation technology worth? I can’t imagine! So he drank Zhao Tiekai because he didn’t want to embarrass Xue Chen, because Xue Chen was already very kind to their family. Without Xue Chen, what would he have done today?
This game will be eliminated.
"Xue Chen, don't take it seriously. I'm not asking for your cultivation skills. I'm just curious. I really can't figure out what cultivation techniques can make ordinary tomatoes as delicious as flat peaches." Zhao Tiekai hurriedly said.
Explained something.
Xue Chen smiled and shook his head indifferently.
"Xue Chen, you have such a powerful cultivation technology, why don't you use it? I'm not telling you, if you sell tomatoes like this, it will be a big hit, and you will be robbed for 100 yuan per pound."
Zhao Tiekai said with great assurance and regret.
"Who says I'm useless? Have you forgotten that I co-opened a perfume factory, and the flowers used in the perfume factory are cultivated using the same technology." Xue Chen took a sip of tea and replied.
"Perfume factory?!" Zhao Tiekai suddenly remembered and nodded twice, "No wonder that perfume is so popular in your Yunzhou Province. It turns out to be the same cultivation technology."
Seeing that Zhao Tiekai cared so much about the tomatoes he brought, Xue Chen could naturally understand the Zhao family's thoughts. He thought for a while and said, "There is really no way to pass on my cultivation skills to others, otherwise the perfume would have been sold all over the country."
, precisely because the production capacity is limited, but I can help cultivate a vegetable patch before leaving."
"Really? That's great!" Zhao Tiekai patted Xue Chen on the shoulder excitedly, "Brother, that's interesting!
Zhao Sihai and Zhao Wuhu looked at each other with some joy.
Based on the observation of the flower production base of the perfume factory, he has mastered a rule. The first batch of flowers that have been used to rejuvenate have the strongest fragrance and the most gorgeous colors.
The quality will be weakened by about 10%.
I think the same should be true for vegetables. If you build a vegetable field, Sihai Hotel can harvest several crops of high-quality vegetables. It is definitely not enough for daily use in the hotel, but it is okay to use it for publicity.
At this time, a waitress hurriedly knocked on the door and came in, saying anxiously: "Mr. Zhao, District Chief Song's driver is here. District Chief Song heard that the tomatoes and scrambled eggs in our restaurant are delicious and wants to try it.
I need to pack a copy to take away." (To be continued)