Chapter 378 (1/2)

Chapter 378: Precious Food Ingredients Contest

“This will be interesting.” Chu Xiao revealed a meaningful smile.

“It’s indeed interesting.” Yuan Zhou couldn’t bear Chu Xiao’s look all along and had always felt he deserved a beating. Now the opportunity was here.

“Do you two have any opinion?” The chairman of China Chefs’ Alliance turned his head and asked Yuan Zhou and Chu Xiao.

The two of them stared at each other for an instant and both shook their head with one accord.

“No problem.” “That is just to my satisfaction.” Yuan Zhou answered decently while Chu Xiao was arrogant as always.

“Since one person is out, the rules have to be changed, too. You definitely have no different opinions, right?” The chairman smiled slyly. Even before the two persons answered him, he continued to say.

“Let me declare the new rules.” The chairman stroked his beard.

“You two will come up together to observe the ingredients and see who can reveal the origin, effect, eating method or cooking method faster.”

“Ok.” The two persons answered at the same time this time.

“Alright. Then let’s get started now.” The chairman reached out his hands and indicated they could start now.

“This way, please.” A girl went up to them and led them forward.

The ingredients weren’t put on the plate this time, but were sealed up completely. A full range of protection was offered in case of any damage.

“This vegetable is very sensitive of people’s breath. Please be careful.” The girl smiled and said.

“No worries. Just uncover it.” Looking at the ritual girl with a smile, Chu Xiao said to her.

“Ok. Please look carefully.” The girl nodded her head and then uncovered it quickly.

Once the cover was removed, there appeared a clear glass-like round-bottom flask. There was a lid over the opening with an oxygen tube at the side, which was transferring the oxygen inside with a sound of “Gu Lu Gu Lu.”

“Ottelia acuminata?” While Master Fang was still guessing what it was with a puzzled expression, Yuan Zhou and Chu Xiao said with one accord.

“It seems that both of you know what it is. Who wants to speak first?” The chairman said smilingly while stroking his beard.

“Please.” Occasionally, Chu Xiao also had polite moments, like now.

Usually, the polite remarks were only for courtesy. After that, the other part would normally respond in the same way. Only this process was reasonable.

“Ok.” Yuan Zhou nodded his head without hesitation.

Then, Chu Xiao became a little stupefied. This was one of the rare times where he had shown courtesy, but this was the result?

“Ottelia acuminata is an endangered species.” When Yuan Zhou spoke of that, he looked at the comments.

In his opinion, such an endangered species shouldn’t be regarded as precious.

“It is a kind of underwater plant that can live and grow in water at a maximum depth of 4 meters. It has extremely high requirements for the quality of the water. The water must be clear and transparent and furthermore, must be rich in mineral substances and growth elements. Only with those conditions could it grow.” Yuan Zhou said while pointing at the root stock under water.

“Ottelia acuminata is a little strange. Even on one plant, the shape of leaves and the length of petiole and scape have obvious variations based on the depth of water and the speed of the current. Normally, its blossoming phase is from May to October. In the warm areas, however, it might blossom all year long. This wild vegetable is a kind of species found only in China.” While saying that, Yuan Zhou took a look at Chu Xiao.

A kind of species only found in China. This man seemed to be quite familiar with that.

“Indeed. But in foreign countries, people take it as a green and healthy dish because of the harsh living atmosphere. So my restaurant will occasionally provide the dish.” Chu Xiao shrugged.