The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 345 This is absolutely outrageous!

"This knife skill..."

As Su Chang gently lifted the fish meat from the golden broth, a look of amazement immediately appeared in his eyes. The fish meat, so slender as chrysanthemum petals and of uniform thickness, was something that ordinary knife skills could not achieve.

Just by looking at Qin Lang's knife skills, Su Chang's opinion of him had changed dramatically, and he also had higher expectations for the fragrant golden chrysanthemum fish.

Who knows, we might actually see something interesting today?
Thinking of this, Su Chang put the fish into his mouth without hesitation.

The next instant, his eyes widened suddenly.

"Well…"

this smell...

The moment the fish entered his mouth, an indescribable rich and fresh flavor spread throughout Su Chang's mouth. It was a bright and clear blend of freshness, which was further enhanced by the addition of pumpkin.

The slightly sweet taste of the pumpkin itself enhances the flavor, taking the umami of the broth to another level.

That was a final, resounding echo that could send shivers down one's spine.

Su Chang couldn't help but chew it.

The fish, poached in a gently simmering broth, perfectly retains its tender texture while completely removing any fishy smell. The shredded fish is not only aesthetically pleasing but also adds an extra layer of texture to its already bouncy flesh.

With one bite, the freshness of the fish is instantly released. The delicious flavor of the fish and the rich umami of the golden broth intertwine to create a new resonance. It's a pursuit of freshness upon freshness, a higher level of perfection.

Su Chang slowly closed his eyes.

As the editor-in-chief of a food magazine, he possesses remarkable writing skills, but at this moment, when he wanted to describe his experience in words, he felt his mind go completely blank.

This is a flavor that transcends any words can describe.

It is the ultimate expression of freshness.

It was also the most exquisite dish he had ever tasted in his life.

After taking a bite, feeling the lingering deliciousness in his mouth, Su Chang's body trembled slightly, and after a long while, he finally exhaled a breath of stale air.

"This smell..."

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but was interrupted by a sudden sound from the side.

"boom!"

Another guest sitting next to Su Chang suddenly slammed his hand on the table, causing the small, completely empty urn on the table to bounce slightly before falling back down.

"That's unreasonable!"

He suddenly stood up, his face filled with anguish.

In an instant, all eyes were on him.

"Mr. Song Zhuang, please calm down."

The host wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly said, "Any questions can be raised after the other guests have finished tasting..."

"No, I'm going to tell you now!" The guest named Song Zhuang shook his head abruptly, looking at Qin Lang. "Your name is Qin Lang, right?"

"Judge, is there something wrong with my dish?" Qin Lang nodded slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He tasted the chrysanthemum fish in golden broth before serving it, so there shouldn't be any problems. Why was this judge so agitated?
The others had also come to their senses by this time.

At the "Haishengyan" restaurant, Liu Tong and Wen Tao's eyes lit up with ecstasy. The former even looked at Xu Zhe on the other side with undisguised sarcasm, "Boss Xu, the chef you found isn't very good."

"How could the food be so badly criticized by the judges on the spot? Is it even edible?"

“You…” Xu Zhe’s face darkened, but his eyes were full of doubt.

That shouldn't be the case. Qin Lang is the champion of the Tianhua Prefecture Youth Cooking Competition. Even if he's not particularly good at fish dishes, his cooking shouldn't be so bad that the judges would slam their fists on the table.
Just as everyone was wondering, Song Zhuang, who had stood up, suddenly forced a smile on his face, "No problem, no problem."

"Well..." He shook the empty little jar in his hand, "Could I have another one?"

"This small portion of fish is simply not enough!"

…What?
The joy on Liu Tong and Wen Tao's faces suddenly froze. They stared blankly at Song Zhuang, astonishment gradually appearing in their eyes.

Meanwhile, Xu Zhe, after a brief moment of astonishment, revealed a look of deep joy in his eyes.

The reviewers proactively requested a second copy!
This situation is generally unlikely to occur.

Unless, of course, the dish is so delicious that even professional judges are left wanting more and can't resist tasting it again.

This didn't happen with the three-course cooking of lake fish just now, but Qin Lang did it now. Does this mean...?

The thought of that possibility made Xu Zhe's heart race.

“Yes, that’s right.” Another guest sitting next to Song Zhuang nodded in agreement. “If possible, could you please give me an extra one as well?”

The second guest spoke!

The audience erupted in commotion, whispering amongst themselves about just how delicious Qin Lang's dish, Golden Broth Chrysanthemum Fish, was.

"I'll tell you!"

In the crowd, Cao Dongdong pumped his fist, his eyes also filled with excitement, "How could Qin Lang's cooking not be delicious!"

When Song Zhuang slammed his fist on the table just now, he almost thought that Song Zhuang had been bribed by the people of "Hai Sheng Yan" and was going to lie against his conscience.

It turned out to be a misunderstanding; the other party actually wanted a second serving.

At that moment, a third voice rang out.

"I might need a second one too."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and their expressions froze.

Because the person who said this was Zheng Chuan, the food recommender!
Although the seven judges on the judging panel have equal voting weight, Zheng Chuan is undoubtedly the most authoritative one among them!
Even he was won over by Qin Lang's cuisine?

In an instant, countless eyes turned to the young figure standing on the stage, their eyes filled with intense curiosity.

"Of course." After a brief moment of surprise, Qin Lang came to his senses, smiled and nodded, and opened another insulated layer on the food cart.

Seeing that Qin Lang really had some left, the other four guests couldn't hold back anymore and eagerly spoke up, afraid that they wouldn't get a turn.

Soon, all seven guest judges on stage received a second copy.

After enjoying their meal, they nodded to the host, still wanting more, indicating that they had finished tasting the dish.

The host's lips twitched slightly.

Standing next to Qin Lang, he personally witnessed that not a single dish was left in the food cart. If that weren't the case, he had no doubt that the guests would have asked for a third serving.

Damn it, couldn't you leave me a portion to try?!

Despite my inner turmoil, I still had to say what needed to be said.

"The seven guest judges have finished tasting both dishes, so now it's time to reveal the results!"

"Each guest judge must choose the dish that satisfies them more from both sides' dishes."

"The side that receives the most votes wins this round!"

(End of this chapter)