The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 163 Certificate of Abundance
"Why has Qin Lang been in the kitchen for so long?"

Outside the kitchen, Cao Dongdong rested his chin on his hands, craning his neck in anticipation, a look of confusion on his face. "This shouldn't be happening?"

Although he didn't know how to make it, he had seen Qin Lang make fried rice many times, and he knew very well how long it took Qin Lang to make a plate of fried rice.

Even if Qin Lang made fried rice for everyone present one by one, it should be enough.

Why did it take so long?
“If it were fried rice, Qin Lang would definitely be out by now.” Zhao Qian frowned. “Unless…”

"This time he didn't choose fried rice with eggs."

At this point, Zhao Qian looked somewhat helpless.

She had intended to compare her mountain delicacies fried rice with Qin Lang's egg fried rice, but she didn't expect that this guy wouldn't be making egg fried rice this time.

This is really...

"Huh?" Cao Dongdong's lips twitched slightly.

Qin Lang, you're something else! There was a perfect answer right there, yet you actually asked to change the solution?
Damn, is this the composure of a top student? It's truly enviable!

but…

"What other rice dishes can Qin Lang make?" Cao Dongdong began searching his memory for dishes Qin Lang had made. "I don't think so?"

"Just because you haven't tried it doesn't mean Qin Lang can't." Zhao Qian couldn't help but roll her eyes. "You know, this guy is a monster."

"Um... is Qin Lang's cooking really that good?" Yuan Qi, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but ask after hearing Cao Dongdong and the other person's conversation.

He had just tasted Zhao Qian's stir-fried rice with wild delicacies, and he thought it was the most delicious stir-fried rice he had ever eaten. From what she said, Qin Lang was even more amazing.
Lu Suzhi, standing to the side, also showed a curious expression, but he was thinking about things a little more.

If such a famous young spirit chef were from Danju City, he should have heard of him before.

So they must be travelers from other places.

Coming here at this time, and being so young, he's most likely here to participate in a cooking competition.

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Lu Suzhi's eyes.

As one of the seven food recommenders from Danju City, he will naturally serve as a judge in the elimination rounds of the cooking competition.

I wonder if we'll see Qin Lang and the other two then?

"I'm coming!"

Cao Dongdong's cheer interrupted Lu Suzhi's thoughts.

Everyone looked toward the kitchen door, where Qin Lang strode out, carrying two small bowls in each hand. He placed the four bowls steadily on the table and said, "Rice noodles, please enjoy."

"Let me try it!" Cao Dongdong, who was very eager, took a bowl first, but after taking a closer look at the food in the bowl, he was stunned.

"Qin Lang, are you sure this is rice?"

"You'll know once you try it." Qin Lang smiled. "Remember to mix it well before you eat it."

"Then I'll have to give it a good taste." Cao Dongdong muttered to himself, stirred it casually with his chopsticks a couple of times, and then picked up a bite and shoveled it into his mouth.

The next moment, his eyes widened.

"This smell..."

"How is it?" Zhao Qian, who hadn't started eating yet, couldn't help but ask curiously.

Cao Dongdong didn't answer, but silently picked up the second chopstick and put it in his mouth, followed by the third chopstick.

In just a few bites, half of the rice noodles in the bowl were gone.

Seeing how Cao Dongdong ate, Zhao Qian already knew the answer. After mixing the rice noodles, she carefully took a bite and then showed a surprised expression as well. Seeing the red oil on top of the rice noodles, she thought this dish would be very spicy, but in reality, the spiciness was not strong, and it was more fragrant.

The rice noodles themselves have a natural rice aroma, like silk fabric, carrying the rich fragrance of various spices. As you chew, the aroma fills your mouth, and the wonderfully soft, chewy texture of the rice noodles brings surprise and satisfaction to the user.

Rice can actually be used to make this kind of delicious food?

Zhao Qian had to admit that Qin Lang had once again broadened her understanding of things.

While the two were eagerly eating, Lu Suzhi calmly stirred the rice noodles evenly and began to taste them as well.

As the rice noodles entered his mouth, Lu Suzhi nodded slightly.

The rich aroma of rice confirms that this uniquely shaped food is indeed made from rice.

However, it has completely lost the texture of rice.

The soft and chewy texture gave Lu Suzhi a pleasant surprise, and the seasoning of this dish impressed him even more.

With just a few chews, he could taste the flavors of more than ten spices. These spices were all strong and aromatic, and were usually used in the cooking of meat to remove the fishy smell and make the meat more flavorful.

But now, they are used in cooking rice, and because of the wonderful ratio, they show an unexpected harmony.

“Rice can carry a hundred flavors.” Lu Suzhi couldn’t help but murmur softly.

This is a saying he once heard: rice, as a staple food, can be paired with dishes of various flavors, so using it as the main ingredient to cook delicious food can also carry a variety of flavors.

Now, he seems to have a deeper understanding of this statement.

After taking one bite, Lu Suzhi picked up a second bite without hesitation.

The smooth rice noodles seem to have some kind of magic; once you take a bite, you simply can't stop eating them.

When the bowl was empty, Lu Suzhi patted his stomach, still feeling unsatisfied. "Could I have another bowl? I want my wife to try some."

To avoid disturbing their assessment, Lu Suzhi's wife had already entered the room beforehand.

"Of course, we still have plenty of ingredients." Qin Lang smiled and walked back to the kitchen, quickly bringing out four more servings of Qin Town rice noodles and placing them on the table.

"I want another serving!" Cao Dongdong, who had already finished eating, couldn't help but shovel another bowl into his mouth. This small portion of rice noodles was simply not enough for him.

However, this time he finally thought of Tuantuan and summoned her to taste it together.

Zhao Qian, who was standing to the side, had already summoned Bubu.

She had given half of the previous bowl to Bubu, and Bubu was still a little hungry, so she picked up the second bowl and continued eating.

"This is yours." As Qin Lang returned to the kitchen, Lu Suzhi had already taken out the second Food Recommender Badge and solemnly handed it to Qin Lang.

“My token is called the Badge of Abundance.”

"Young man, it is now yours."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu." Qin Lang carefully accepted the badge and examined it, looking at the sixth Level 1 Food Recommender badge he had received.

The overall color of the Blessing of Abundance is yellow, like ripe rice on a terraced field. It is decorated with rice and pumpkins, rivers and mountains, sky and clouds, and a golden sun.

"You're welcome, this is what you deserve." Lu Suzhi smiled, picked up a plate of rice noodles, and turned to walk towards the bedroom, intending to share it with his wife.

"Mmm...it's so delicious!" Yuan Qi, his face flushed from eating, looked up at the only bowl of rice noodles on the table and blinked.

"Could I have this?"

Qin Lang smiled and said, "Don't worry, there's plenty of rice noodles!"

(End of this chapter)