[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

In Mini Restaurant No. 1.

Ruger is marinating chicken pieces.

Today, the dish he plans to present will be a competitor to [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant], which his restaurant will launch in the future.

The Jade Golden Chicken competes alongside the Giant Golden Finger-Licking Chicken.

The general method for making Jade Golden Chicken is to first marinate the chicken pieces with a variety of compound spices, then coat them with flour and deep-fry them.

After the chicken nuggets are fried until golden brown, a layer of a thick, bright green sauce that he learned in Sumeru is poured over them.

Overall, it looks like pieces of gold inlaid with emerald green jade, hence the name "Jade Golden Chicken".

Moreover, this spoonful of emerald green sauce from Sumeru is quite extraordinary.

Not only does it add an exotic flavor to the chicken nuggets, but the addition of mint and various herbs to the sauce also makes it incredibly refreshing, greatly alleviating the greasiness of the fried chicken nuggets.

Even though I can't compare to the "Golden Finger-Licking Chicken" from [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] when it comes to fried chicken nuggets.

Luger was confident that this spoonful of his secret Sumeru sauce would bridge the gap, and even...

It surpasses it!

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Chao Ke evenly coated the shrimp balls with potato shreds that had been soaked in starch, but instead of frying them, he set them aside for later use.

Considering factors such as temperature and taste, Chao Ke plans to deep-fry the first batch of [Golden Shrimp Balls] in the last ten minutes or so after the preparation stage ends.

Now, the goal is to produce as many items as possible to be fried.

Chao Ke had a strong premonition that, given the incredible knife skills and delicious food, the number of diners coming to sample it would be considerable...

However, amidst his busy schedule, Chao Ke also turned his attention to the other competitors.

Even Chao Ke couldn't help but sigh as he watched what they were doing.

No matter which country it is, this chopping board has never lacked geniuses. (Except for those with English names)

The time allotted to the contestants also came to an end amidst the busy work of the many chefs.

Chapter 134: A Glimpse into the Preliminary Rounds

"Click, click!"

Amidst the flashes of reporters' cameras, the inaugural [Fontaine Catering Industry Alliance Food Selection Event] officially kicked off.

A large number of Fontainebleau residents who had already purchased tickets were led into the venue by staff members and each received three recommendation tickets.

Begin your culinary feast by following the three concentric circles.

"Wow! Daddy, look how pretty that onion flower is! It's so golden, I want to eat it!"

A little girl tugged at her father's arm and pointed to the mini-restaurant number 52, run by the head chef of the Debord Hotel.

"No, Dad! I want to eat that! That stall's fried okra and fried bananas look so tempting!"

A little boy tugged at his father's other arm and pointed to a mini-restaurant at number 54 next door, run by a chef from a restaurant on the island of Irie.

The father, caught between his children, wore a helpless smile.

Holding one of her sons and one of her daughters in her arms, she said, "Alright, alright, you two siblings, stop arguing. Let's take turns and try them one by one."

On the other side, Abel, the guide for the Clementine route, and Ofini, the guide for the Navia route, also arrived together.

Thanks to the [Delicious Restaurant], Aibel has saved up a lot of money, so much so that she has the financial means to attend this food exhibition organized by humans with her seniors.

The two Misses Melissa traveling together drew a welcome from many residents of Fontainebleau.

Many newspaper reporters pointed their cameras at this adorable creature and took several photos.

Fortunately, Oufini was good at handling this situation. After some communication, the onlookers and newspaper reporters expressed their understanding and stopped disturbing their tour.

"Phew~, senior, thank goodness you're here. If I were alone, I don't know how I would face people's enthusiasm."

Ofini patted Abel and said, "That's easy. You just need to tell them you don't want to be disturbed. The residents of Fontaine are quite friendly..."

"At least, that's how it is now..."

"Yes! Yes! I understand, senior."

Abel nodded, then reached out and tugged at his senior's arm.

"Let's go, senior! I heard that two of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] locations are participating in this competition. Let's go check them out!"

Ofini looked at her junior with a hint of helplessness, "Alright."

"But remember my advice: stay away from that male owner of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] in the future."

"Ah? Hmm..." A hint of hesitation flashed in Abel's eyes, but she finally spoke to Ofini.

"Okay, senior."

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Inside the No. 6 mini restaurant, which is decorated with the sign "Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Grey River District Branch)".

Looking at the long queue outside the restaurant, even Chao Ke, who was usually very quick and efficient, felt a sense of pressure.

This surge in customer traffic clearly exceeded their expectations.

The residents of Fontainebleau are full of enthusiasm for experiencing the novel and exotic dish, "Golden Shrimp Balls," which has a gorgeous appearance and a sweet and delicious filling.

Half of the pre-made golden shrimp balls that had been prepared during the earlier preparation phase were quickly consumed.

Left with no other choice, Chao Ke had to start making them on the spot, frying the golden shrimp balls in the oil while slicing potato shreds on the cutting board.

But there was one thing that Chao Ke hadn't considered.

Chao Ke's breathtaking knife skills were even more appealing than the appearance of the [Golden Shrimp Balls].

Several housewives (and husbands) from Fontaine, covering their heads, mouths agape, eyes wide with astonishment, stared at Chao Ke's swordsmanship.

"This...this...this is simply magic."

"To peel a potato as thin as paper, that's insane! Someone actually managed to do that!"

"Oh, I want to learn!"

"Son, to be honest, your mother wants to learn too!"

As a result, Chao Ke, who had only intended to alleviate the shortage of dishes, inadvertently attracted even more diners.

For a moment, Chao Ke was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

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Mini restaurant number 79 has a sign hanging high above it that reads "Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Main Branch)".

With this sign up, Louise no longer needed to advertise to the crowd; she could just keep her head down and fry chicken nuggets.

After all, the name of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Main Branch)] has long been known throughout the streets and alleys of Fontainebleau.

High-paid employees simply treat it as their daily work meal.

Not only is it easy to prepare, but it's also incredibly delicious. Most importantly, the quality of the ingredients used at [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] is evident to everyone, so you can eat with peace of mind.

Families with lower incomes can also occasionally bring their children here to spend some money.

After all, the pricing of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] is exceptionally cheap for a restaurant of its decor level.

Thanks to the reputation built up through its daily operations, long queues also form in front of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Main Store)].

However, Louise, who was representing the contestants, frowned slightly.

The reason was simply because a particular food name kept appearing among the diners in line.

"Hey, have you tried the Jade Golden Chicken from Restaurant No. 1? It looks pretty good!"

"Yeah, it's the restaurant that's right at the front of the restaurant. I ate there as soon as I walked in. It was pretty good. I liked its green sauce."

"Hmm. Yes, I feel that the Jade Golden Chicken is not much worse than the Giant Golden Finger-Licking Chicken at Jia Zi Wei Restaurant, and in some aspects, it is even better?"

"No, I disagree with your opinion. I still think that when it comes to fried chicken, the 'Golden Finger-Licking Chicken' is better than the 'Jade Golden Chicken.' That restaurant just made a clever mistake with the sauce."

"Hey? Where's that restaurant you guys were talking about? I want to try it too!"

"..."

Louise silently memorized the names of the "Jade Golden Chicken" and Restaurant No. 1.

Once today's evaluation activity is over, she needs to report this information to Mr. Chao Ke as soon as possible.

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In the mini restaurant number one.

As Ruger fried the chicken nuggets in his hand, he glanced at the long line outside the restaurant and couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

"These commoners do have some insight."

After scooping out the chicken pieces, Ruger stirred the thick, green sauce in the bowl, intending to pour it over the chicken.

But at that moment, a few discordant voices suddenly came from outside the restaurant.

"What the hell? This sauce is awful! Ugh, ugh, ugh!"

"..."

"Sigh, I thought there was finally a restaurant that could rival [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant], but it turns out it's like this."

"..."

"Mom, this green sauce looks weird, I don't want to eat it."

"Snapped!"

The strange noise coming from inside the restaurant really startled the customers who were queuing up.

In the kitchen, Ruger had a gloomy face, and the kitchen floor was covered with a layer of green sauce and shards of porcelain bowls.

The staff patrolling near Restaurant No. 1 were startled and quickly ran to the restaurant's kitchen.

"Young Master Luger, are you alright?"

Looking at the servants who were serving as staff for the day, Ruger took a deep breath.