The beginning is only when you become a chef

Chapter 99 A Great Harvest (4-in- K)

Afterwards, the five judges returned to their seats and raised up the board with the number "10" engraved on it.

This scene has also become a famous scene in this episode.

Therefore, on multiple platforms, the program team began to promote and publicize, and the hot search terms collectively landed on the rankings:
#The glowing dishes deserve full marks! #
#Boss Xia won the first place in the first episode#
#The first episode of the Chrysanthemum Downstairs Competition is a fight between dragons and tigers#
Of course, these hot searches and voices on the Internet have nothing to do with Xia An at the moment.

The first episode has concluded.

The live signal is cut off.

Unexpectedly, none of the audience left the venue.

On the second and third floors, I pricked up my ears and watched Xia An taste the dishes of the other six famous chefs one by one.

This looks like a fascinating extra episode.

After all, it was agreed before that in exchange, the six famous chefs would also prepare an exclusive dish for Xia An to taste.

The dishes were prepared by Chef Si Hailan, who had the lowest total score in this episode and was eliminated.

Xia An was surprised and asked, "What is the name of your dish? I think it's very good."

Chef Si Hailan is a well-maintained, gentle woman in her thirties.

She smiled bitterly and said:

“It’s the Yunnan cuisine of ‘Bean Curd Rice Noodles’, an alternative way to eat Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles.”

"As for the rice noodles, they are very particular. They are the thick and round Physalis rice noodles from the central Yunnan region. It's a pity that I made a mistake in the seasoning during the show just now..."

There is no need to worry about what’s going on. Being on a show and cooking in front of a live broadcast is also a test of the chef’s mentality and ability to withstand pressure.

Xia An also praised the dishes of Wang Tie and another famous domestic chef, Han Shishan.

And I ate Liu Shimeng's fake small bowl of noodle tower.

Xia An was shocked: "Girl, you can do this?"

There are more than a dozen kinds of noodles, ranging from mild to hot and sour.

It has the refreshing taste of vegetables and the enjoyment of mellow coconut milk.

Not only that, each small bowl has a different shape and taste.

"No wonder you're on par with Charme's fantasy dishes based on this alone, and on par with Shinomiya Kojiro's outrageous half-step special French cuisine!"

Hear the words.

Liu Shimeng pursed her lips and was not in a very good mood:
"What should I say? It feels weird. Chalmers and I only tied for third place in the end!"

As for Charme, Shinomiya Kojiro.

Xia An simply gave a thumbs up:
"incredible!"

"If I hadn't brought out the Umami Trio Fantasy Fish Noodles, I would definitely not have been able to defeat you!"

Chalmers forced a smile and said, "Boss Xia, you are too modest. In your bowl of noodles, the freshness of the salmon, the freshness of the lychee sturgeon and the ultimate freshness form an iron triangle, forming a triple reverberation."

"In contrast, my Angel Hair pasta, which is also a 'simple' dish, has only a dull thundering peppermint flavor, and the thickness is far less than yours!"

Shinomiya Kojiro sighed:
"Heaviness? Layers? And richness?"

"I'm sorry, my French Lasagna looks so fancy and lacks spiritual essence compared to your bowl of noodles!"

Xia An uttered a sound.

Why do the other six chefs, except him, look so dejected among the first batch of chefs?

This is only the first episode.

Ah, have all the celebrity chefs lost their fighting spirit?

This won’t do. There are still nine episodes of “The Chrysanthemum Goes Down the Hall Competition” and the final.

His thought suddenly changed.

Maybe it was the glowing dishes that were too overwhelming?
cough!
Xia An didn't want such an interesting show to become a one-man show for him.

Then he said to the crowd meaningfully:

"It was just good luck this time, so I was able to create a glowing fantasy dish."

"The next issue will have a new theme, and I may not have the right ancient recipes and dishes to start with."

The effect of these two "hints" is quite good.

as predicted.

Chalmers, Liu Shimeng, Shinomiya Kojiro and others were all cheered up.

This is the truth.

That's right!

New show, new theme!
They won't necessarily lose!

Seeing this, Xia An nodded secretly with satisfaction, for he was afraid that these "strong rivals" would not continue playing with him.

Everyone dispersed and went back to the kitchen to pack up.

Xia An disassembled the alloy pastry stick and was putting it back into the suitcase.

Ding!
A series of information popped up on the panel.

……

[Completed Food Wars (competition) goal ①: Participated in the first recording of the "Chrysanthemum Downstairs Contest" program and successfully reproduced a theme ancient dish. 】

【Receive 1 attribute point reward. 】

[Successfully cooked "Fantasy Fish Noodles", a quasi-special luminous dish, fantasy ingredient utilization/integration: salmon (85%), litchi sturgeon (80%). ]

[Completed the Food Hunter Mode goal: Incorporate Striped Salmon (Green) into an ancient dish, with a utilization rate/integration degree of no less than 80%. ]

[Gain 5,000 cooking experience points.]

[Completed the Food Hunter Mode goal: Integrate Lychee Sturgeon (Blue) into an ancient dish, with a utilization rate/integration degree of no less than 80%. ]

[Gain 20,000 cooking experience points. ]

……

Just as Xia An was happily checking the profits, he thought that was the end of it.

Another row of information popped up, catching Xia An off guard.

[Successfully improved/developed the recipe of "Fantasy Fish Noodles". The horizontal striped salmon, lychee sturgeon and ultimate umami (purple/skill) form the golden iron triangle of soul umami. It is determined that this new recipe has special potential. 】

[Congratulations, your understanding and mastery of the ancient recipe of "Catfish Noodles" has automatically been upgraded to "Great Accomplishment". ]

[Congratulations, you have made an innovation. The completion/reproduction of the recipe illustration of "Catfish Noodles" has automatically increased to 90%. ]

"So exciting?"

Xia An was surprised.

This is definitely an ancient recipe that will make you a ton of money.

You know, for the "Catfish Noodles" recipe, he never spent any experience or attribute points to improve his proficiency in the recipe.

Previously, he relied on his nine-star solid foundation to push the completion/reproducibility to 60%.

But now based on "Catfish Noodles".

After developing a new "Fantasy Fish Noodles" recipe.

His proficiency in ancient recipes jumped N levels and directly reached [Great Accomplishment].

Not only that.

The completion/reproduction rate of the recipe illustrations is also automatically increased to 90%.

what does this mean?
Xia An immediately turned to the recipe illustration rewards and found that in the newly updated 90% "Catfish Noodles" illustration, there was a small word "Rewards to be collected".

This is his follow-up to the ancient recipe "Flame Dumplings".

The second time, I achieved 90% excellence on a certain paleo recipe.

Here it comes, the big reward is here again!

Xia An was filled with joy and silently repeated "get the reward".

A familiar selection interface pops up!

"Option ①: Gain 2 attribute points."

"Option 1: Chef's Heart (Daddy's Chef's Heart/City Fireworks Chef's Heart) Level +."

"Option ③: Fantasy Ingredients Treasure Box (Purple)."

Compared with the 90% selection list for receiving the Flame Dumplings, the intensity has increased significantly.

Every option is tempting.

The only pity is.

The ancient recipes of the cooking god Liu Maoxing's school basically do not contain any special skills, so even if the recipe book is 90% complete, no gold coins for special skills or abilities will be dropped.

"Compared with the two attribute points, or option ②, the appeal of the fantasy food treasure chest seems not enough." Xia An said secretly.

2 attribute points are enough for him to do a lot of things.

for example.

The White Snake Transformation Chain has just been upgraded to [Beginner] proficiency. If I forcefully upgrade these two attribute points to [Great Completion] proficiency, what dramatic changes will there be?

Dancing a white dragon in your hand?
Thinking of that scene, Xia An couldn't help but feel excited.

As for option ②, it is actually of equal value to option ①.

Increasing the levels of both Chef's Hearts by +1 is equivalent to spending 2 attribute points to upgrade.

Rather than this.

It is better to get the two attribute points first, and then study in detail how to spend the money and how to maximize the cost-effectiveness of the money.

So Xia An no longer hesitated and took option ①.

A great harvest!

Simultaneously.

Xia An was also thinking that the new recipe for "Flame Soup Dumplings" that he developed during the last food battle with Xiang Shilin might not have made enough use of the crab pigs, and without special potential, he would not be able to get the research and development reward?

Just as Xia An was leisurely packing his personal belongings.

"Boss Xia, what do you think about the night market stall?" Gao Shengqi came up with a helpless look on his face, leading Director Li, who looked anxious.

Xia An thought to himself that a new round of business goals would be displayed on the panel at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.

According to the original plan, we will set up a stall to produce "Big Galaxy Noodles".

Or a temporary change.

Selling "Fantasy Fish Noodles" to satisfy the diners in Jinguancheng?

"Is it okay to set up a stall tomorrow?" Xia An was unsure about the recipe, but he was determined to set up the stall.

Director Li was delighted when he heard this: "Tomorrow? Sure, sure!"

"Is there anything you need our help with? Just let us know, the Shudi Culture and Tourism Bureau will coordinate with all parties to cooperate with you!"

As he spoke, Director Li swallowed his saliva, and the heat and excitement in his eyes were not concealed.

Are you kidding? This is the Douyin master, Boss Xia.

Plus the show starts tonight.

No one will question his cooking skills anymore, and no netizen will dare to criticize him as a show-off internet celebrity chef.

He defeated the other six famous chefs in one fell swoop, and even the quasi-special chef like Shinomiya Kojiro felt inferior to him.

I'm afraid Boss Xia's status as a god will be further consolidated.

That will be a famous chef in the industry with both virtue and talent!

Moreover, its own popularity is enough to boost the tourism economy of a city or region. Its influence is much more exaggerated than that of Wang Po's blind date show, which is famous all over the country today. After all, this is a world of food.

"I don't know much about the night market in Jinguan City, so I'd like to ask your bureau to help me research which night market to open a stall in and the specific location of the stall."

Xia An thought for a moment and said, "It would be best if the place is spacious enough to accommodate a large number of people."

"no problem!"

Director Li readily agreed and looked at Xia An eagerly: "Anything else, Boss Xia? Just ask."

If Xia An thought about setting up a stall to make "Fantasy Fish Noodles", lychee sturgeon would be an inevitable part of the dish.

This is a silver-level fantasy fish.

It cannot be ordered on the Late Night Cooking Association app.

But I think, with the power of Shu Culture and Tourism Bureau and the help of Liu family of Shu.

It's not some golden ingredient, so it should be easy to find a few.

"I need some lychee sturgeon soup."

Director Li nodded hurriedly: "That's no problem, I can find you eight or ten at a time!"

"What about the barred salmon?"

"Bronze level? That's no problem at all. With the quota of fantasy ingredients in Shu, bronze level ingredients are almost inexhaustible. I can give you a hundred at once!"

Tsk.

Xia An felt emotional.

This is the reality of China's food industry: those who suffer from drought will die of drought, and those who suffer from floods will die of floods.

For example, Sichuan is a province with a profound foodie culture, and Sichuan cuisine has a strong influence across the country, so there are many famous chefs emerging one after another.

Not to mention, there are Liu's and Juxialou, which, as the pillars and holy places of the Shu food industry, also attract talented chefs from all over the country to study and train.

Director Li left in a hurry.

He never mentioned the price or money of the fantasy ingredients.

Just like when Director Li invited Xia An to set up a night market stall in Jinguan City, the two of them tacitly agreed not to talk about the price or appearance fee.

This is more like a return of favor.

Gentlemen do not talk about money in their friendship.

Just mindlessly satisfy all of Xia An's requests.

Gao Shengqi watched Director Li leave, turned back to look at Xia An, and said with emotion;

"Boss Xia, let's not talk about anything else. Because of your appearance, the new show 'Chrysanthemum Downstairs Contest' has suppressed the other two popular shows in terms of national ratings."

"You have been of great help, and I will pay you my tribute!"

Before Xia An could react, Gao Shengqi, the famous director, actually bent down and bowed deeply.

He helped Gao Shengqi up and asked in surprise, "The ratings came out so quickly?"

"That's right. Now is the Internet age, all data is very fast and intuitive." Gao Shengqi couldn't hide the smugness between his brows. "Hahaha, I'm afraid that my two old friends who lead the other two popular programs will be too worried to sleep tonight!"

Talking about old friends.

The cell phone in Gao Shengqi's pocket rang.

The show has ended, and Gao Shengqi probably turned off the mute function long ago, just waiting for this call.

Sure enough, after the call was connected, the person on the other end asked:
"Old Gao, you are good, what's going on?"

"What extraordinary ability do you have to invite that Boss Xia?"

Xia An's mouth twitched slightly. He didn't intend to listen to Gao Shengqi and his friends' bragging, so he picked up his suitcase and left.

……

late at night.

Xiang Shilin was in a luxury hotel, soaking in the bathtub, holding his mobile phone, repeatedly checking the hot searches about "Boss Xia" on various social platforms.

In the official Douyin video account, a short video was released not long ago, showing Xia An carrying a suitcase and leisurely leaving the Juxialou Garden.

He typed in the comment reply section:

[Thanks for the invitation. I was there as an audience. I can only say that Boss Xia is amazing! ]

Then, Xiang Shilin opened the group chat of Tai Chi cooking community and North American descendants.

This group chat with more than a hundred people was already buzzing with new messages coming in non-stop even late at night.

Ok?
At this time, Xiang Shilin noticed a long group message that had just been sent.

[Xia An, son of Xia Yong, a master chef of Yangquan Restaurant, had average cooking skills since childhood, and Xia Yong neglected to discipline him, so he was a dissolute playboy in his early years. A few years ago, he started traveling around the country and settled in Lijiang City.]

[About half a year ago, Xia An started to set up stalls randomly in Lijiang City, and his reputation gradually spread. ]

Xiang Shilin sighed, not surprised that someone in the group chat had dug out Boss Xia's biography.

Not to mention these people in the group.

Even he was curious about the inside story and secrets of Boss Xia's possession of the Arhat Crystal Slash and the White Snake Chain.

An ordinary special-grade son, his cooking skills were mediocre in his early years.

Why has it suddenly risen like a comet in the past six months, embarking on a heaven-defying path to recreate ancient skills, ancient recipes and the secret of luminescence?

"Too many people want to dig out the secrets of Boss Xia." Xiang Shilin had a smile on his face. "Haha, but this is the food world of China, not North America. Boss Xia is obviously protected by the Lu family now. They can't use any shady tricks. They can only rely on cooking skills to deal with it from the front..."

That's it.

Dudu!

A friend with the note "Xiao Jinghua" suddenly received a WeChat call:

"Hello, I'm at Jinguancheng Shuangliu Airport, come pick me up."

Hearing this, Xiang Shilin suddenly stood up from the bathtub, and the water splashed.

"What?"

"You've come to Shenzhou now, and you came directly to Shu?"

Xiao Jinghua said affirmatively:
"Any questions? I even want to use some resources to see how I can sign up for that show and become a replacement chef for the second season."

"You, you are awesome!" Xiang Shilin spoke after a long while.

The next day.

Xia An had just gotten up and washed up when Director Li called.

(End of this chapter)