The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 191 The Seventh Badge!
"Is it my imagination?"

Outside the kitchen, Cao Dongdong rested his chin on his hand, gazing in the direction of the kitchen, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"It felt like several hours had passed."

“This isn’t your imagination.” Zhao Qian, who was standing next to her, took out her phone, glanced at the time, and shook her head helplessly. “It’s been almost two hours.”

As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the kitchen, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.

Could it be that Qin Lang has encountered some trouble?
No, that shouldn't be the case.

With Qin Lang's strength, he should have easily defeated Xu Yueran's test, but he took so long.

Then there is only one possibility.

The process of Qin Lang preparing the dish this time was even more complicated.

Thinking of this, Zhao Qian's eyes couldn't help but show a bit more curiosity.

"Is Qin Lang still not done?" Yu Zaozao and Xu Yueran walked into the house and couldn't help but show surprise when they saw the kitchen still closed.

Considering the effectiveness of the live stream, Yu Zaozao didn't just wait idly inside. Since Xu Yueran was very knowledgeable about flowers, she invited her to give a short flower science lesson to the fans in the live stream.

Xu Yueran readily agreed.

Who knew that even after the science popularization live stream ended, Qin Lang's dishes were still not ready.

"It has been quite a while indeed," Zhao Qian nodded helplessly. "I don't know..."

"Squeak-"

The sound of the kitchen door being pushed open brought her to an abrupt halt.

Looking back at Qin Lang as he walked out carrying a tray of food, everyone present couldn't help but show expressions of anticipation.

"As far as I can remember, this seems to be the longest you've ever cooked," Cao Dongdong said eagerly, leaning closer. "Let me see..."

His eyes widened in surprise when he saw the snow-covered soup on the plate.

Although Qin Lang had arranged the dish nicely, Cao Dongdong felt that it wasn't as amazing as he had expected.

Thinking of this, Cao Dongdong couldn't help but look up at Qin Lang.

Their eyes met, and Qin Lang gave him a confident look.

What's this guy up to?

Cao Dongdong muttered to himself, then deliberately stepped aside to make room for Xu Yueran who was walking over. "Ms. Xu Yueran, please have a taste."

"Okay." Xu Yueran smiled, carefully examining the two ingredients on the plate, and then asked curiously, "Does this dish have a name?"

"It's called Snow Clearing Soup," Qin Lang said with a slight smile.

"Snowy Clear Soup..." Xu Yueran nodded slightly, picked up a spoon and mixed the purplish-red hibiscus flower dew with the white chicken soup tofu, then scooped up a spoonful and put it in her mouth.

The next instant, her eyes widened suddenly.

this smell...

The rich and flavorful chicken broth, the mellow aroma of soybeans, and the fragrant scent of hibiscus flowers blend together, dancing on the taste buds and overflowing between the lips and teeth.

The slightly viscous floral dew intertwined with the smooth chicken broth and tofu, creating a smooth texture that Xu Yueran could hardly imagine.

Before you know it, a mouthful of snow-clear soup has slipped down your throat, filling your mouth with fragrance. The lingering freshness in your mouth is simply irresistible.

This dish is far from being as ordinary as it appears on the surface; like a stone thrown into a lake, it stirs up ripples in Xu Yueran's heart.

“Tofu and hibiscus flowers,” Xu Yueran said slowly. “I never imagined that these two ingredients could be so perfectly combined.”

"This is the first time someone has chosen hibiscus flowers as an ingredient in my food recommender assessment." As she said this, Xu Yueran looked at Qin Lang with a hint of appreciation in her eyes. "I'm very surprised." This surprise was even stronger than when she tasted the dragon beard noodles that Qin Lang made yesterday.

"Ms. Xu Yueran, may we try some?"

Zhao Qian, who was standing to the side, looked over expectantly.

Just hearing Xu Yueran's description made her mouth water.

"Yes, yes, I want one too!" Cao Dongdong glanced at the already small portion, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Just a small bite is enough."

"No need." Qin Lang couldn't help but smile. "Although I only brought out one plate, there are more in the kitchen."

Since he's made this once in a while, he naturally wouldn't just make a small portion.

Cao Dongdong yelled and rushed into the kitchen. Zhao Qian and Yu Zaozao also came to their senses and followed suit.

While the four were talking, Xu Yueran had finished her portion, wiped her mouth with a tissue, stood up, and solemnly took out the third badge she had prepared.

"Such a delicious dish would have a high probability of passing the Level 2 Food Recommender assessment, but unfortunately I can only award it a Level 1 badge."

As she spoke, Xu Yueran gently placed the badge in Qin Lang's hand, "Take it, child."

“I heard that this is your seventh Level 1 Food Recommender badge.”

At this point, Xu Yueran smiled and said, "I look forward to seeing you receive the Level 2 or even Level 3 Food Recommender Certificate."

"Yes!" Qin Lang nodded emphatically, examining the badge in his hand.

Green leaves and pink flowers intertwine to form waves like ocean waves, with the words "Danju City - Flower Sea" engraved on them.

This is the token of Xu Yueran, the recommender of Flower Food, the badge of the sea of ​​flowers.

Qin Lang carefully put the badge away, a look of joy welling up inside him.

He has finally earned his seventh Level 1 Food Recommender badge!

"Hello, please show your badge as required."

The staff member looked at Qin Lang and Zhao Qian as they walked to the activation station and gave them a reminder.

Upon hearing their words, Qin Lang and Zhao Qian exchanged a smile, and then took out their respective food recommender badges from their backpacks.

Fish scales, daisies, soaring oxen, deer spirits, misty shadows, abundance, and a sea of ​​flowers.

Qin Lang arranged the seven badges in a row on the counter, their gleaming purplish-red bronze color a testament to the recognition he had gradually earned.

On the other hand, Zhao Qian's badges are the same as Qin Lang's only in the last five; the remaining two were obtained by her before she met Qin Lang.

After the badges were verified, the two entered the Star Pulse Activation Room one after the other.

Cao Dongdong, who was waiting outside, couldn't help but show an envious look. "The second star vein, I wonder when I'll be able to activate it."

"Spending every day with you all, I'm starting to want to try my best to see if I can become a Spirit Chef," Yu Zaozao said with a smile.

Seeing the lives of Qin Lang and the other two, she was truly envious. Unfortunately, she didn't have any talent for cooking, so she could only dream about it.

Qin Lang and Zhao Qian did not keep Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian waiting for long before they came out of the activated room.

"How is it? Any changes?" Cao Dongdong quickly stepped forward and asked curiously.

"The food spirit hasn't been born yet, so what changes can there be?" Qin Lang said with a wry smile, while sensing the newly activated second star vein, Tianxuan.

The stellar vein located between the eyebrows is currently radiating warmth.

An unhatched embryo lay quietly inside.

(End of this chapter)