(What, what? What's wrong with all of you! Have you forgotten the task the boss gave us?! Big Brother!)
Watching the two fall one after another, Mariko's expression was a little flustered. What exactly was added to this dish? Why did it make Airi and Chika look like they had been broken!?
"Gulp…"
Swallowing his saliva, he also turned his gaze to the bright red Yu Zan Chicken Wing Ball covered in crushed peanuts in front of him. He tentatively took a bite, and his cheeks instantly flushed.
Spicy, fresh, and fragrant—these four words perfectly explained this dish. His calm body couldn't stop trembling, and an inexplicable excitement arose from the depths of his heart.
His cheeks also turned rosy from their initial paleness, and it felt as if something was about to come out of his body. Why was there such a big reaction just from eating a dish?
His hands uncontrollably picked up the Yu Zan Chicken Wing Ball. Although the spiciness was a bit unbearable for him, he still couldn't control himself; his hands simply couldn't stop!
It was difficult to understand, and she didn't want to understand, but she knew that at this moment, she couldn't lie. If such a stunning dish couldn't win the championship, then the value of this competition would be completely lost.
And so.
"10 points, this is an overwhelming dish!"
"Bang——"
At the same time, as a large number of Yu Zan Chicken Wing Balls entered his stomach, two buttons on his clothes suddenly popped open, giving the audience in the live stream a feast for their eyes and eliciting shouts of enjoyment.
"My apologies for the poor hospitality!"
Wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, Hoshino Sora gave the audience a thumbs-up with a smile on his face.
He could say that he poured everything into this dish, and the result of his full effort did not disappoint him.
"How could this be? How could I lose… Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Sawa Narubu, who had been arrogant, showed an expression of disbelief. Last night, Eizan Etsuya had come to find him and confidently guaranteed that he would win no matter the theme.
"If you find it hard to believe, you can try my dish. It will give you the answer you seek!"
Hearing Sawa Narubu's wail, Hoshino Sora walked calmly to his side and handed him the two Yu Zan Chicken Wing Balls he had set aside earlier.
"How could such a nonsensical dish…"
Picking up one of the Yu Zan Chicken Wing Balls with chopsticks, Sawa Narubu's expression was resistant, but his hand still couldn't help but bring it to his mouth. He took a bite, and his whole being was transported to a spicy paradise.
He was convinced.
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After receiving the award, Hoshino Sora did not linger but left the scene with Ya Xiang and Rika. On the way home, his two older sisters continuously praised him, their faces full of pride.
Hoshino Sora's hand was swayed left and right, and occasionally enveloped by softness. Once girls launched a spoiled offensive, few boys could resist.
"Alright, isn't it enough if I make that dish for you when we get back, you two greedy cats? Let's go to the market to buy some chicken wings first."
[Task Completed]: Sanhe Street Culinary King Competition
[Task Description]: Recently, Sanhe Street will hold its annual chef competition. Over a hundred shops will participate, and the top three will receive the golden signboard of Sanhe Street.
[Task Requirement]: Win the top three in the Culinary King Competition to receive one reward. Additionally, for every rank higher, one more reward will be gained.
[Task Rewards]: ① Culinary Skill: Spice Equation ② Recipe Encyclopedia (Incomplete) ③ Magic Spices (Small Amount)
Among the five rewards, Hoshino Sora chose the three most practical ones. Culinary skill goes without saying; he was not proficient in mastering spices, and with it, his level would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds.
As for the Recipe Encyclopedia (Incomplete), this thing was amazing; it existed in his retina, ready to be used at any time.
It could be used for culinary research. Simply put, two learned dishes could be dragged into it, and the Recipe Encyclopedia would analyze their compatibility. If it reached sixty percent, culinary research could be performed, generating a holographic simulation to create incredibly delicious new dishes.
For example, scrambled eggs and stir-fried tomatoes can be combined into tomato scrambled eggs, and crispy pig trotters and braised pig trotters can be combined into tiger skin braised pig trotters. The combined dishes will be more delicious than their ordinary counterparts.
Of course, dishes with too high a completion often have very low compatibility, and dishes with conflicting flavor profiles also have very low compatibility.
Simply put, the Recipe Encyclopedia could save him time in researching dishes. Through the encyclopedia's calculations, he could launch new dishes without wasting ingredients, while also saving time in developing new dishes.
The last item, Magic Spices.
This thing was truly amazing; it was a spice beyond human comprehension. Just by sprinkling some on a completed dish, its deliciousness could be doubled!
However, due to the small quantity, it could only be used a maximum of three times, but that was enough; it could play a huge role at critical moments.
Especially when his skill level wasn't very high.
Carefully storing the Magic Spices in a universal seasoning bottle, Hoshino Sora's trip to the market this time was more for purchasing seasonings. After obtaining [Culinary Skill: Spice Equation], many secret recipes appeared in his mind.
Now, he only needed to buy enough spices, then put them into the universal seasoning bottle in separate compartments. When using them, he could mix and match freely, making the dish present whatever flavor he desired!
With the task completed, Hoshino Sora received an epic buff. Now, he was confident in making a dish that would satisfy Erina Nakiri. He just had to wait for the store to open tomorrow.
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"Alright, I understand. What you did was fine. That kid's strength was indeed a bit unexpected."
Watching the live broadcast replay on TV, Eizan Etsuya frowned slightly, repeatedly watching Hoshino Sora's cooking process, while also feeling a slight puzzlement in his heart.
Why was his cooking skill so high in the last dish? Was he playing possum all along?
Tasting the cold Yu Zan Chicken Wing Ball, Eizan Etsuya couldn't help but ponder. This level of cooking was already considered elite among Far Moon first-years.
But the dishes he made before were, at most, at the level of Far Moon's elementary division. Could it be that spicy dishes were his specialty? Thinking about it carefully, this seemed to be the only possibility.
He could only say his luck was bad, but it was harmless. He'd find a way to win him over. If he couldn't, he'd find a way to eliminate him.
With an exaggerated smile, Eizan Etsuya looked at Hoshino Sora, who was sweating profusely in the competition video, and thought with a hint of madness. Then he pulled out his phone and made another call.
"Are you in a hurry? Okay, I understand. Hisako, tell Hoshino-kun that we can't make it tomorrow. Ask him to extend our vacation."
In the room, Erina Nakiri spoke to Hisako Arato, who had brought the medicinal meal.
"I understand. I'll call him later."
Although she didn't know what happened, Hisako Arato obeyed Erina's orders unconditionally.'
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