The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

Of course, it's precisely because the deeper details weren't handled well that this Chaoshan beef ball dish could never become a shining dish! This is related to the person's personality.

If Iron-Armed Amu wants to create glowing beef balls, what he needs most is not to keep making them, but to immerse himself in the world, to travel and hone his skills for a period of time, and to elevate his soul before he can succeed.

"A blond-haired, blue-eyed Frenchman came to China because he disliked the armbands of his own country. Each of them had a steak on the table, and the ingredients were the same."

Judging from the ingredients, what they made was unsurprisingly the Diana steak, a must-order for French couples on dates, with over a century of history.

Are they planning to make the same dish, hoping to win by playing it safe? Normally, it should be fine, but unfortunately, the steaks on the two tables are different.

Because there aren't many shops selling Western cooking ingredients in Guangzhou, by the time the two of them gathered all the necessary ingredients and returned to the restaurant, only one portion of ribeye steak, the perfect cut for Diana steak, was left.

Looking at the two who had finally managed to prepare all the ingredients and rushed to the competition venue, and the ribeye and sirloin on their tables, Bai Yuan sighed inwardly.

The so-called upper loin is actually the cut of beef used for sirloin steak.

Although this is also a cut of Diana steak that can be used, the taste difference compared to ribeye is enormous.

The so-called "eye meat" does not actually refer to the meat under the cow's eyes. It is located at the front of the cow's back, connecting to the brain at the front and the outer loin at the back.

The cross-section of the whole piece of meat is oval-shaped with a ring of white fat, which looks like an eye, hence the name ribeye.

After watching for a while, Bai Yuan shifted his gaze elsewhere and saw the mature woman from before. She was making Huaiyang cuisine, combined with some Cantonese cooking techniques, and it was a beef stew!

In addition, there were several chefs who were not affected by external factors and focused on cooking with their full attention. I must say, the atmosphere was quite good!

The Guangzhou Special Grade Chef Examination was reformed decades ago due to various reasons, such as the large number of people working in the culinary industry. It was changed from being held every four years to being held every year.

This has led many people to believe that the difficulty has been reduced, and they want to take advantage of the situation.

But how could the Guangdong Culinary Association give them this opportunity? Apart from shortening the interval between the two assessments, everything was done according to the original specifications.

Only when one's culinary skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities meet the standards, and one can discern the quality of others' dishes, possessing the pride and self-respect of a chef...

Only people like this can be called master chefs!

Thinking of this, Bai Yuan strolled back to his cooking station.

Then he kicked the man who was loitering around his cooking station, preparing to slam the blower on and ruin his cooking, his face frighteningly cold.

Chapter 64: Stewed Beef, As Delicate as Glue! Pass!

"The master chef exam isn't something you can pass by ruining someone else's dish! Put away your little schemes and focus on cooking!"

Watching the man fly backward and crash heavily against the wall, clutching his stomach and unable to get up for a long time, Bai Yuan shook his head.

Every year there are people who feel hopeless about promotion and want to sabotage others' plans.

Simply put, they're rotten themselves and can't stand seeing others do well, so they want to sabotage the food of those who are likely to pass before leaving.

Human nature is complex. Throughout history, there have been countless instances of people laughing and joking with you one moment and stabbing you in the heart the next.

"take away!"

Upon seeing such blatant sabotage of someone else's cooking, Ma Mei immediately instructed the security guard standing at the door.

"Why?! He clearly ruined the two women's cooking just now, why wasn't he punished, but I have to be punished!"

This is blatant favoritism and corruption! I'm going to report you to the Guangdong Chefs' Association! Just you wait!

With two security guards holding his arms, the man shouted defiantly, "This is discrimination! I'm going to report this to the Guangdong Culinary Association!"

"He only talked to the two girls and didn't actually interfere."

As a chef, if she gives up or even runs away because of a few words from others, she will never have the chance to become a master chef!

Ma Mei said righteously, but the truth was that her brother asked her to take good care of Bai Yuan and to forgive him as much as possible as long as he didn't make any fundamental mistakes.

She was wondering what was so special about this young man that made his brother, a three-star chef, take such good care of him, until she saw him unleash the awe-inspiring Fierce Bull Azure Dragon Slash.

One can imagine the potential of this young man!

"Senior Bai Yuan didn't ruin our cooking; he just pointed out our shortcomings!"

I know I'm not good enough, so I'll forfeit this top-tier assessment. But I'll still finish the cooking, as a way of showing my commitment to the assessment!

Kikuchi Yoko's panting voice came from the doorway.

She had heard arguing inside from a distance, and it seemed to be about them. Startled, she quickened her pace and rushed in to explain.

Fortunately... I made it in time!

"See? The person in question is perfectly fine, but you genuinely tried to sabotage the meal, and you actually did it. Take him away!"

Hearing what Kikuchi Sonoka said, Ma Mei's confidence instantly returned, and she also understood what Bai Yuan had just said. It was actually guidance; he was really bold!

This is a top-level chef assessment, and every chef is on edge. Giving guidance at this time would undoubtedly be a test of their mental state.

Normally, it wouldn't be impossible for someone to get beaten up, but judging from the state of those two girls, they were clearly persuaded by him.

It’s incredible!

This means that Bai Yuan's strength completely overwhelmed these two girls!

Otherwise, it would be impossible to guide them and convince them wholeheartedly!

"Finally made it! What are you all doing gathered at the entrance?"

Just then, Kakuzaki Taki returned, her forehead beaded with sweat, and she was carrying bags of groceries.

It's clear that Taki Kakuzaki really gave it his all this time.

"It's nothing, hurry back and cook."

Bai Yuan shook his head and looked at the stewing beef in the pressure cooker. Now that an hour had passed, it was time to pour it out and reduce the sauce over high heat!

Pour the braised beef from the pressure cooker into the wok, and with a flick of the fingers, all the ingredients are removed, leaving only the beef in the wok.

After such a long time of stir-frying, the aroma of the braised beef has fully emerged!

The broth in the pot, in particular, is a vibrant red color that is incredibly appetizing. Turning up the heat naturally thickens the broth without compromising its original flavor.

Take a clay pot, scoop out the food with a ladle, put it all into the clay pot, and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top to add color.

And so, a pot of stewed beef is ready.

Bai Yuan looked up and gazed at Ma Mei.

"I've finished cooking. The main ingredient is beef, and the theme is a vow of eternal love. I call it 'Stewed Beef as Delicate as Glue'!"

A calm voice rang out at the scene, because he was the first to enter and had used the high-tech tool of a pressure cooker.

He became the first person on site to finish cooking!

"What? It's already finished! It's only been a little over an hour since the assessment started! This competition is just too fierce."

"Braised beef? It's actually braised beef? I remember he used those scraps, right? What does braised beef made from scraps taste like?"

"Hmph! Let's see what kind of dish you can cook in such a short time!"

As Bai Yuan finished speaking, the scene immediately filled with discussion about his cooking. What would the stewed beef, covered by a lid and bubbling in the casserole, taste like?!

This idea came to everyone's mind without prior arrangement.

"I've finished making authentic handmade Chaoshan beef balls!"

Thirty seconds after he finished speaking, another voice rang out, and many people looked over to see that the one who had finished cooking was none other than Iron Arm Amu!

"In chronological order, I should taste Bai Yuan's dishes first, and then yours."

Looking up at Iron Arm Amu, I can only say that the timing of his completion was really unfortunate. If it had been half a minute earlier or a little later, it would have been fine.

"Then, let me unveil your mystery!"

Looking at the casserole dish emitting a strong aroma, Ma Mei couldn't help but swallow hard. Then she reached out and touched the lid of the casserole dish, opening it.

In an instant…

"Gold?! Golden light! How is this possible! This is actually a dish that glows!"

"Impossible! Isn't it only five-star chefs who can make luminous dishes? How could a mere kid make one!?"

"It's fake, it's all fake! Is it an illusion? When did this happen?! I've been under an illusion!!"

The moment the lid of the casserole was opened, a dazzling golden light burst forth, illuminating the entire kitchen. Even the chefs who were originally focused on cooking and trying to achieve good results turned their attention to it.

A dish of luminous quality actually appeared at the master chef exam?!

What kind of monster is this guy?! Why is he even trying to compete with them for a special chef spot? Wouldn't it be better to just participate in some competitions that don't have level restrictions and directly claim the special chef star rating?!

It's important to know that obtaining the status of a master chef isn't limited to the annual master chef examination. Some large-scale official competitions also offer opportunities; as long as you demonstrate the required skill and achieve a certain ranking, you can directly obtain the status of a master chef.

Of course, most of those who have the ability to participate in the competition and win a ranking are not aiming for the title of master chef, but rather for the stars.

There are two ways for a master chef to increase their star rating. One way is to engage in a food battle with a master chef of the same star rating, where the star is at stake. If you win, you will receive one star from the opponent.

Another option is to participate in competitions.

"this…"

Looking at the luminous dish in front of her, Ma Mei was also shocked. She couldn't help but look up at Bai Yuan, only to find that he remained calm and indifferent.

In other words, Bai Yuan already knew he would make a dish that glows; this wasn't a sudden, extraordinary performance, but rather a consistent display of skill?!

This is too exaggerated!

If you have that kind of skill, why are you even participating in the top-level chef exam?

She's only a Special Grade Two Star, how could she possibly comment on the deliciousness of a Glowing-Level dish?! How could she possibly be qualified to comment on a Five-Star Special Chef?!

"Don't just stand there, hurry up and try it. Tell me if it's good or not, and whether you can pass this round of testing."

Bai Yuan reached out, a faint, malicious smile on his face. The pot of beef simmering like glue seemed to sense something, its aroma transforming into invisible mediums that frantically entwined around her body, climbing up her clothes until it entered her nostrils…

Picking up a piece with chopsticks, the braised beef was still bouncing in the casserole, as fresh as if it were alive. Bottom of the casserole, it was bubbling away because of the residual heat inside the beef.

Without hesitation, Ma Mei parted her lips slightly and placed the translucent beef tendon inside. She then closed her eyes, and a complex aroma exploded in her mouth, causing her to involuntarily squeeze her legs together.

"The beef melts in your mouth, tender yet still chewy. The perfect fusion of spices and beef creates a sensory journey, from the initial freshness to the richness in the middle, and finally to the lingering aftertaste..."

The collision of lips and tongue with the beef tendon brought a strong and steady, wonderful impact, causing Ma Mei's legs to tremble uncontrollably. The continuous impact made it even harder for her to control herself.

In a trance.

A vast grassland came into view, with golden sunlight shining on the soft grass and reflecting a dazzling light.

In the distance, a herd of robust cattle grazed leisurely, their fur gleaming warmly in the sunlight, as if every hair contained the power of nature and the vitality of life.

She was lying in the middle of the herd of cattle, enjoying the sunshine and the grass, looking completely relaxed and carefree.