Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

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The rest.

Tadokoro Megumi picked up the carving knife again, her face slightly pale.

Her hands trembled slightly, and even the carving knife she was most familiar with felt unusually heavy at this moment.

disturbed!

I feel guilty!

anxiety!

A variety of emotions began to spread within her.

"The beginning of growth."

"I think it should be an opportunity to find yourself under pressure and change accordingly!"

"I hope everyone can remember that an excellent chef not only needs superb culinary skills, but also a resilient heart in the face of crisis."

Just now.

Ye Chen, standing on the stage, spoke calmly.

"Huh?" These words immediately startled Tadokoro Megumi.

She looked up and saw Ye Chen's bright eyes staring straight at her, seemingly encouraging her. Her heart was immediately filled with gratitude.

"Indeed, I can't be discouraged by a small mistake!" Finally, Tadokoro Megumi took a deep breath and began to devote herself to the assessment with a completely new attitude.

Although the challenges remain, it is clear that she is no longer the "underachiever" who was so nervous that she couldn't even hold the carving knife steady.

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Time slowly passed.

The entire cooking classroom was filled with tension and excitement.

In this tense atmosphere, a delicate figure stood out from the crowd.

Muran.

Dexterous fingers.

He began to skillfully wield the carving knife, moving it across the smooth surface of the pumpkin.

Every cut.

It appeared so precise and powerful.

Without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

The carving knife seemed to come alive in her hands, carving vivid patterns onto the pumpkin according to her will. The smooth and delicate lines she created were truly breathtaking!

"Yay, it's finally finished."

A bead of sweat trickled down her forehead. Tadokoro Megumi, having put away her carving knife, stared intently at the pumpkin carving she had just finished, her eyes shining with a hint of excitement.

……

Yes!

finished!

Regardless of the outcome, at least I'm not so nervous anymore.

However, as the joy was still lingering in his chest, a casual glance swept around, and the ease and pleasure instantly froze on his lips.

The other students' seats in the cooking room were all empty. Only examiner Ye Chen sat in a chair, arms crossed, legs crossed, with a slightly serious expression.

"What are you doing standing still?"

"Hurry up and bring out your work; you're already past the allotted time for the assessment!"

"Yes!"

"Examiner...examiner..."

Tadokoro Megumi snapped out of her daze and eagerly presented her work to Ye Chen.

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room.

Farmers.

fallen leaves.

It features both vibrant flowers and plants from nature and heartwarming scenes from fables.

Ye Chen merely glanced at Tadokoro Megumi's sculpture, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashing in his deep eyes.

He didn't linger or offer lengthy comments. He simply looked away, a faint smile on his face, and said, "Delicate yet lifelike, it captures the essence of carving very well and deserves recognition."

These words, brief and powerful, calmed Tadokoro Megumi's previously uneasy heart.

Obvious.

Ye Chen's affirmation is the greatest recognition of her talent.

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"Any delicious food."

"Regardless of price, everything involves a lot of design, including the selection of ingredients, cooking methods, and so on. Just like a glass of sweet wine, a bowl of piping hot spicy hot pot, or a glass of ice-cold lemon tea, they all embody human wisdom and skill!"

"In fact, food carving has been declining in recent years, and only a very high-end segment of people have survived."

"After all, this is a physically demanding job; it takes a lot of time and energy!"

"Tadokoro Megumi... right?"

"Before giving my evaluation, I'd like to ask you a question."

"In today's world where all kinds of carving can be done by machine, is there still any point in learning handmade food carving?"

"this and that……"

Tadokoro was stunned for a moment!

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A person's feelings about a particular food.

First, it's beautiful to look at and smells delicious; only then does it become an explosion of flavor.

The saying "a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate" places color first, which makes perfect sense. It shows that humans are visual creatures, and the saying "beautiful sights are pleasing to the eye" is not just a saying.

Of course.

I want to become a master food sculptor.

It cannot be achieved in a short period of time.

Tadokoro Megumi was very clear about this; she needed to cultivate her own abilities step by step and find the area where she was most proficient.

Even if you only focus on one specific branch of the culinary industry, you can still achieve success!

It begins with the original aspiration and ends with the craftsman's spirit.

This is a passage through ourselves, a cultural pulse that transcends time.

Even if you practice knife skills diligently, it is the most basic skill for a chef. The requirement is to be able to cut the ingredients however you want, so that you can plate them as you please and achieve the most exquisite results.

Yes.

Food carving.

In terms of skill, it represents patience, inspiration, and attention to detail.

From an emotional and civilizational perspective, they all represent the historical heritage and origins of hundreds of generations.

It's no exaggeration to say that if a diner picks up their phone first after a dish is served, then the dish is considered a success.

Plating can enhance the aesthetics of dishes through various artistic techniques, such as adding vegetable carvings, making them more appealing and attractive to customers, thereby increasing their appetite.

……

Megumi Tadokoro.

He just stood there, frozen in place.

My mind was like a surging ocean, with all sorts of thoughts intertwined.

She truly never thought about this issue in depth:

With machine carving so prevalent today, what is the significance of handmade food carving?

Then, she raised her head, looked directly at Ye Chen, and said with a slightly trembling voice, "Examiner, I believe that the significance of handmade food carving lies not only in its technique, but also in the emotions and warmth it carries."

"While machine carving is precise and efficient, it lacks human soul and creativity."

“Every hand-carved stroke is a chef’s pursuit of beauty, respect for ingredients, and a way of conveying emotions to diners. Just like a carefully prepared dish, it is not only a combination of flavors, but also the crystallization of the chef’s hard work.”

"Hand carving can transform food from something that merely satisfies our appetite into works of art that tell a story and have warmth."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen smiled with satisfaction.