The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 385 Culinary Arena Battle!
Just as everyone was feeling down because Zhong Tu's plan was about to fail, Wei Shasha suddenly spoke up.

"Auntie, could we change the performance we need to prepare?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up simultaneously.

Yes, these performances require a long preparation time. If we change them, wouldn't we be able to hold the event earlier?

Wei Ya tapped the coffee table with her knuckles, a thoughtful look in her eyes. "Changing the performance is an option. The compensation for the performers can be paid by the Yu Ling Chef Association."

"The current situation is special, and I believe they will understand."

“But…” Wei Ya paused slightly, “without some performances, the Magnolia Food Festival will be incomplete.”

"Something new needs to be added."

"How about adding more food content?" Qin Lang couldn't help but ask. "If you need any help, we should be able to."

What are the contents of the food?
Everyone's eyes lit up.

"That's great!" Cao Dongdong exclaimed first. "I want every tourist in Lanqiu City to taste my fragrant glutinous rice orchid!"

“I also have experience setting up a stall at the Leap Fish Food Exhibition on the ‘Leap Fish’ ship before.” Di You, who was standing next to him, was also eager to try. “If it’s about setting up a stall, then you can count me in.”

“Besides setting up stalls, there should be other forms as well,” Zhao Qian chimed in, “like a food competition?”

Ok?
Everyone turned their gaze to Zhao Qian.

"A culinary battle?"

"This is a type of food event I encountered near my home," Zhao Qian said with a smile. "It involves setting up different food competition arenas, each with a fixed theme, but the other rules are similar."

"Use food to continuously attack and defend until time runs out."

"Then, awards are given to the final champion of each arena."

"This activity sounds very interesting!" Qin Lang's eyes lit up. "However, there should be some other rules, such as a time limit for cooking to prevent anyone from deliberately delaying the process."

"Also, can the champion use different dishes during the defense of the title, or can they only use the same dish to defend the title?"

“Yes.” Zhao Qian nodded. “Generally, the duration of a culinary challenge is 6 hours. Each round of attacking and defending cooking is limited to 30 minutes. A failed challenger cannot attempt to challenge again. Defenders are allowed to use different dishes, but they cannot deviate from the theme of the challenge.”

"Six hours!" Cao Dongdong clicked his tongue. "At this rate, it won't be easy to hold the ring!"

“But that’s precisely what makes it so interesting.” Zhong Tu’s tone was tinged with excitement. “The vast majority of tourists in Lanqiu City are also Spirit Chefs, and I believe this kind of culinary competition will definitely attract them!”

"Six hours is enough to make up for the gap in the performance." Wei Ya nodded in agreement, already starting to make more specific plans in her mind. "The Magnolia Food Festival lasts for three days, so this event can be held on the last day."

"We'll generate buzz in advance to raise tourists' expectations to the highest level!"
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"I never expected to encounter such an interesting thing during this visit to Ms. Wei Ya." On the way back to the hotel, Qin Lang, carrying a gift bag containing Golden Top Orchid Tea, couldn't help but speak.

The Golden Orchid Tea was specially given to Qin Lang by Ms. Wei Ya before she left. According to her, Qin Lang's tea and fruit gave her a lot of new inspiration.

After Ms. Wei Ya's cold face revealed an expression that left no room for refusal, Qin Lang had no choice but to silently accept the orchid tea, which was more valuable than gold.

“Yes.” Di You nodded, his eyes full of anticipation. “I wonder if I can win a championship in the culinary arena.”

"If there were a dessert and pastry competition, I would definitely be the champion." Cao Dongdong looked extremely confident, but then he seemed to remember something and added weakly, "provided that Qin Lang doesn't come."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Qin Lang, which arena are you planning to choose?" Zhao Qian asked curiously. "Come to think of it, I don't seem to know what you're best at."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Qin Lang.

This guy always gives off the impression that he can cook anything and is omnipotent. But even chefs have their specialties, right?

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang stopped in his tracks.

My best type...

He seemed to have thought of something, and a smile appeared on his face.

"An excellent chef needs to integrate the strengths of many schools of thought and have no weaknesses, therefore..."

"I don't have a favorite type of cooking."

After saying that, he walked briskly forward, leaving the others looking at each other in bewilderment. After a moment, Cao Dongdong spoke softly.

"Oh no, he installed it."

"Let's go, Qin Lang is already far away." Zhao Qian nudged Cao Dongdong, and the group laughed and chased after Qin Lang, who was walking ahead.

They played and joked their way to the hotel before stopping.

“You guys go back to the hotel. After I take Sasha home, it’s time for me to go home too,” Di You said with a smile. “The next time we meet will be during the Magnolia Food Festival. I will be your guide then and show you the local customs and culture of Lanqiu City.”

"Okay." Qin Lang nodded with a smile. "I'll leave it to you then."

"Please don't miss any of the legendary performances," Zog said earnestly. "It's very important to me."

"Don't worry, of course not." Di You chuckled.

Just as he was about to take his leave, Fatima suddenly spoke up.

"The date for the Magnolia Food Festival has been set."

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Fatima. She pushed up her glasses, picked up her phone, and the screen froze on the official website of the Spirit Chef Association.

"The Royal Chef Association has just issued a notice that due to special circumstances, the Magnolia Culinary Festival will be held ahead of schedule tomorrow."

So fast? !

Qin Lang and the others couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

Even knowing the inside story, they hadn't expected Captain Zhong and Ms. Wei Ya to be so capable.

Di You quickly came to his senses, and his smile deepened. "It seems we'll be seeing each other again tomorrow."

"I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

“I want to go too!” Wei Shasha said with anticipation. “Staying in Lanjin Garden is boring. It’s a rare opportunity to relax.”

The group agreed on a time to meet the next day and then parted ways.

Back in his room, Qin Lang returned Xiao Cai to the large fish tank, skillfully grabbed a handful of precious rice from the Traveler's Book, and sprinkled it into the fish tank.

After doing all this, he lay down on the bed with the two food spirits in his arms.

After a moment of silence, Egg Baby suddenly made a sound.

"Gulu~"

You lied, you clearly have a type you're best at.

(End of this chapter)