Chapter 6 (1/2)

Chapter 6 Wind Crane: Delicacies

The crowd was bustling with the discussion about the compet.i.tion, but Feng Luodi was more amused by the marketing techniques of the restaurant owner. Regardless of the outcome, Manchun Tang had already attracted a huge crowd.

Putting her surprise aside, Feng Luodi was enticed by the aromas wafting her way, and idly wondered how it would taste.

“Young miss, let’s have lunch here.” Jet eagerly inhaled the fragrant aroma

“Exactly!” Scarlet agreed as she wiped her drool away, “I can’t take this anymore, what I would give to try the food!”

Feng Luodi nodded along;but nothing could be done about that. The three starving souls couldn’t bear to leave once they smelled the delicious delights.

While they were discussing, the two chefs had reached the end of their preparation and were busy plating the last dish. The aromas of the different dishes mixing together to create a heavenly scent, making the crowd swoon. Unfortunately, the dishes could only be tasted by the judges, to the dismay of everyone.

Both chefs prepared four dishes: two main courses, a soup, and a dessert. The judges paced between the two tables as they tried the dishes from both chefs, feeling the eyes of the crowd on their back as they waited anxiously for the result.

Finally, the tasting was over, and it was time for the judges to cast their votes. 8 of the 9 judges quickly made their decision, and placed the begonia in their hands in front of their chosen chef. The last judge was a young and clean looking man, a scholar from the look of his dressing. His eyes darted between the two rows of tables, obviously conflicted in his decision. Everyone had their eyes locked on him; it was currently a draw between the two chefs, and his would be the deciding vote.

Sweat began to bead his brow as he felt the pressure on him. At the start, everyone waited patiently for his decision, but as time pa.s.sed and he had yet to make a move, the crowd became restless.

“Hurry up and decide!”

“Just vote for one of them already!”

Now even Chef Xiao was irritated. He narrowed his eyes and glared at the scholar, which, coupled with his pudgy face, gave him a threatening look.

The other girl laughed. “Hey, Chef Xiao! Are you forcing his decision?” Her voice was soothing, and managed to ease somewhat ease the commotion.