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Chapter 94 If once isn't enough, I'll do it ten more times!

Ultimately, Xu Zhou still had to consider the feelings of his long-time customers.

Are you hungry?

"Not hungry!"

Everyone's eyes were sparkling, many were having a great time filming videos, and some were even whispering among themselves.

Do you think he can succeed the second time?

"That's definitely not possible, the difference is too big."

"..."

Watching a spectacle is indeed human nature!

Fine.

If the customers aren't saying they're hungry, then let this kid give it a try.

Xu Zhou didn't really feel much about this challenge.

On the contrary, I found myself appreciating his persistence in repeatedly improving his fried steak recipe.

People who are persistent in doing something always exude a kind of spirit and vitality.

Full of energy.

Just like the people in this world.

Most people had expectant looks in their eyes.

The world I knew before was the opposite of this world.

The economy is bad, the overall environment is poor, and everyone is feeling hopeless.

It's rare to see this kind of spirit anymore.

...

Zhang Wanqiu, on the other side, was like a taut spring, his eyes fixed on the boiling oil.

The steak sizzled in the oil.

Thinking of Xu Zhou's steak, which was golden in color, he wanted that color too and couldn't help but work towards it.

Take it out as soon as it turns golden.

But after frying it and taking a bite, I discovered...

Although the steak was almost golden brown on the outside, the fried coating tasted soft, mushy, and greasy when you took a bite.

It looks like a golden, pasty pancake.

Zhang Wanqiu's eyes were glazed over, and he seemed on the verge of collapse.

"Why is this happening!"

"It's golden yellow too!"

Is the difference between people really that big?

Just like this steak.

Even if it takes a lot of effort to fry them until they turn golden brown.

However, they still only appear similar in color on the surface.

Actually, they mean completely different things!

...

Xu Zhou only glanced at it before he could tell the state of the steak.

It came out unconsciously and naturally.

"Because you were frying it over low heat the whole time."

"If you fry the steak over low heat the whole time, the oil temperature will be too low, and your steak will keep absorbing oil, so the crust won't be dry and crispy."

"Your method is wrong."

After saying that.

Xu Zhou himself felt that his perception of fried steak seemed to have improved again.

This perception is like…

What materials are suitable for different oil temperatures and what types of dough coatings?

Even the batter must be thick enough, and the frying of steak requires terrifying control over every detail.

Xu Zhou painstakingly dug out the recipe for fried steak for the first time, demonstrating his proficiency.

Look down.

[70% proficiency level in the fried steak rice bowl recipe...]

"This level of skill really feels useful. I only paid attention to knife skills when I first tried to imitate a barbecue dish..."

Currently.

The only dish I've mastered to 100% is beef stew in Burgundy.

If it's stewed beef.

A 100% control over the process means that even with real ingredients, if you spend the time developing your own stewing method, you should be able to achieve a decent result.

...

Xu Zhou thought of this.

But then he shook his head.

I still prefer the convenience of the ingredients.

Not only can you prepare food in advance in the preparation room without time constraints.

After the recipe was upgraded, all the top-tier fantasy ingredients no longer required spending money.

However, due to dimensional limitations, ingredients from the real world cannot be brought into the system's food preparation room.

If you develop your own recipes and use real-world ingredients to cook…

There's simply no time to sleep!

For me, it's actually more convenient to imagine the ingredients.

In the future, we could try using real-world ingredients for assessments or other purposes.

...

Zhang Wanqiu's emotions grew increasingly desperate with each attempt.

If they initially harbored wishful thinking, they eventually realized the gap after hearing Xu Zhou's repeated guidance.

"If the oil temperature is too high, the skin will burn, but the meat won't be cooked. You need to control the temperature."

"Your beef marinating method is a big problem. Adding too much salt during marinating will make the beef tough after frying."

"Your steak is too thin. Steaks thinner than 1.5 centimeters heat up too quickly, causing the moisture to evaporate too fast..."

After more than ten times in a row.

Zhang Wanqiu became increasingly listless, and eventually his eyes turned red.

He stood there, feeling as if all his pride had been shattered in that moment.

More than ten failures.

None of them could ever achieve even half the taste of the steak that Xu Zhou fried.

...

Zhang Wanqiu had a tense expression.

Thinking back to how Xu Zhou not only didn't laugh at him, but also sincerely gave him some advice each time.

They couldn't hold it in any longer.

Looking at Xu Zhou's steak, which had gotten a bit cold, he took a bite.

The last glimmer of hope in my heart was shattered.

The steak in my mouth had gone cold.

It's still delicious.

The beef was tender and juicy, and the batter was light and perfect; there was nothing wrong with it.

Even though it was already cold.

Take one bite.

Beneath the crispy texture, the beef juices still seep into your mouth, making it rich, oily, and fragrant.

too strong.

Xu Zhou was so strong that he was like a towering mountain, inspiring awe and reverence.

Zhang Wanqiu finally understood the meaning of what Jiang Wen had said to him.

Why did he say not to cook the same dish as Xu Zhou?

I understood completely at that moment.

All my confidence vanished.

It was as if there was a huge mountain in front of me, a mountain that I could never cross.

The ultimate goal he aspires to is to achieve a level of skill that someone could easily achieve by simply frying a single dish.

Although Zhang Wanqiu was still standing, his heart had already knelt down.

His voice trembled and choked with emotion.

"I am the weak one."

"I am a loser."

"I lost."

"sorry."

Those taking photos nearby forgot to speak; they simply recorded the moment on their phones, feeling a pang of pity.

This is just too cruel!

Even Xu Kai couldn't help but feel sorry for you, saying, "You're comparing your cooking skills with Boss Xu."

You must be feeling down.

If Boss Xu weren't strong...

Can I just squat here and eat every day?

I'm not stupid.

...

Zhang Wanqiu wiped away his tears with his sleeve, his neck stiff.

Go ahead and laugh at me.

"I'm not as good as you."

“Not even close.”

He paused, his eyes looking disappointed: "I can't find any fault with your steak. It's the kind of steak I can't achieve no matter how many times I fry it."

I thought I would be laughed at.

But all I heard was a gentle remark: "How can someone who dares to take on a challenge be called a weakling?"

"..."