flstandardbreds Chapter 140: The road I walked while carrying instant noodles was the most agonizing road of my life
Chapter 140: The road I walked while carrying instant noodles was the most agonizing road of my life
Since this is within half an hour, the more food prepared, the greater the advantage.
So all the contestants were giving it their all, and as soon as the competition started, they were racing against time to heat the oil in the wok...
Meanwhile, numerous servants stood by inside the arena.
Once the food is served, the contestant can signal the waiter to collect it and distribute it to the judges in the front row first.
Any leftovers can then be distributed to the people present for tasting.
Anyone who gets a tasting sample will be eligible for a vote.
Therefore, the more food prepared and the more people who sample it, the higher the number of votes that can be obtained.
However, ordinary citizens receive a maximum of one vote per person, while the professional judging panel of ten members receives the equivalent of ten votes per vote.
So, in general, to get into the top three, you need to strive to get as many votes as possible from the judges, while getting votes from the public requires sheer volume...
Each participant had their own calculations regarding which was more important.
Xiao Wu, as a participant, only signed up to reserve a spot for Bai Mengran, so he stood in his own spot without participating, which was equivalent to abstaining.
At this moment, Bai Mengran remained calm and composed. With the aid of the mechanical arm, she was practically a one-woman army.
She first ordered each type of instant noodles on the ordering screen, multiplying the quantity by 10, and selected "ready to eat and brew".
To avoid startling everyone with her speed, she only set up one of the robotic arms as her hand substitute, and didn't turn on the others.
As soon as the order was placed, the robotic arm started operating.
A whole bucket of food is ready in just five seconds, making it quick and easy to prepare.
However, each batch of noodles needs to be soaked for four or five minutes until the lid changes color, indicating that the noodles are ready.
So Bai Mengran simply waited until the noodles were soaked before opening the lid and serving them.
Firstly, it prevents the judges from getting the noodles first but being unable to do anything but look at them and smell the aroma – that would be so agonizing…
Furthermore, in terms of time control, only a precise robotic arm can achieve 100% perfection.
After all, when it comes to instant noodles, sometimes just soaking them for an extra minute or two can change the texture and flavor...
Meanwhile, within the same five minutes, some contestants had just finished heating the oil and started stir-frying, some were still busy chopping side dishes, and others chose to make more pastries in order to serve more food...
In an instant, smoke and aroma filled the air, and the scents from different ingredients wafted through the air, mingling and wafting to the noses of the surrounding people.
"Wow, this smells amazing! No wonder they're all master chefs!"
"That's right, just smelling it makes my mouth water..."
"I'm so hungry! I wonder when we'll be able to taste all these delicious dishes?"
"What are you thinking? We'll have to wait until all those big shots have tried it before it's our turn..."
"Exactly! Didn't you see that the chefs at those restaurants were making their signature dishes? How could they possibly make so many of those expensive dishes? They must have been reserved for the tasting team. We'd be lucky to get even a single bite!"
"That's true..."
The people, smelling the medley of aromas in the air, licked their lips and swallowed hard, discussing it amongst themselves.
In the past, they had never been involved in food competitions, so this was the first time they could participate in judging, and everyone was very enthusiastic.
However, a few people noticed the chefs from the grand restaurant in the front row, who were preparing their own signature dishes.
Dishes like crab meat lion's head meatballs, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Wuwei smoked duck, crystal pork jelly, beggar's chicken...
Judging from the small amount they prepared, they must be confident in their dishes and only want to win over the tasting panel, completely ignoring the scattered votes from the general public.
After all, according to the competition rules, at least ten more servings must be made for ten people to taste, which is only equivalent to one vote from the tasting panel.
Many chefs felt this deal wasn't worth it and had already decided to focus on the big picture and let go of the small details.
Bai Mengran, however, did not think so. She had decided from the beginning that she would fight for the judges' votes and also get the votes from the public jury!
A single spark can start a prairie fire; even a small vote can accumulate into a mountain!
She has understood this principle since she was a child, and besides, she wants to rely on the general public to promote instant noodles!
After all, only by gaining their approval can the instant noodles quickly spread their fame in the local area.
Four minutes passed quickly, and the instant noodle lid was about to completely change color. Bai Mengran immediately waved to the waiter, indicating that she could serve the meal now.
At this point, no other contestants had finished, so the dozens of servants remained in place, waiting for their turn.
Upon seeing a contestant's signal, three waiters immediately came over, thinking that they couldn't serve too much food at the beginning.
When they reached the food cart's serving area, the three waiters' eyes widened instantly; they realized something was amiss...
Starting from the serving area and extending inwards, the entire counter was already filled with dozens of buckets of noodles, each looking different...
"These... and the ones after them are all finished. Please send them over to the judges as soon as possible to have them tasted..."
Bai Mengran stood amidst the pile of instant noodles, urging the waiter to bring the food while it was still hot. Seeing their bewildered expressions, she innocently shrugged at them.
"Oh, by the way, please tell the tasters that each bucket has a flavor label on it, so they can choose for themselves."
Some of these are spicy, so it wouldn't be good if someone who can't handle spice took the wrong one..."
"Okay...you two, stop standing around and hurry up and deliver the food! I'll go call the rest of you to come and help..."
At the order of the leader among the servants, the other two reacted immediately, each carrying a bucket of instant noodles with the lid already opened, and bringing it to the judges' table...
I carried it carefully the whole way, afraid of spilling any soup.
However, both of them couldn't help but keep sniffing and inhaling.
What kind of noodles are these? They smell amazing...
No, I have to hold it further away. If I can't resist drooling in it, I'll be in big trouble...
The ten judges, who were just sitting there bored and waiting, had already noticed what was happening.
Those who knew about [Fairyland] had been keeping a close eye on Bai Mengran, and they couldn't help but feel delighted to see her being the first to serve food.
However, her seat was far away, and the servants were carrying the food slowly, so the group was getting impatient and wanted to get up and take it themselves...
And I don't know what was wrong with the two lead waiters, but I saw them carrying the bucket of noodles wider and wider along the way, until their arms were almost straight from carrying it...
The waiter swallowed hard the whole way before finally bringing the instant noodles to the table. These were arguably the most difficult steps he had ever taken in his life.
Faced with a fatal temptation, and having to remain steadfast, what an agony that must have been!
Oh no, he absolutely has to find out where this noodle shop is sold after the tournament ends, and he'll definitely have to buy a couple of buckets to eat!
I just wonder if such fragrant noodles will be very expensive...
Even if it's expensive, he'll grit his teeth and buy a bucket to satisfy his craving!