Free Web NovelChapter 659: Chapter 598: Reversal—Making Wedding Clothes for Others
"I give up, I yield, is that enough? I bow to Boss Wang, please, Boss Wang, accept my submission, and while you’re at it, take me as your apprentice. I want to learn how to make Chinese desserts from you." freewebnovёl.ƈom
"The person upstairs, you’re shameless, the abacus beads are bouncing off my face."
"No, we need to focus on the main point, so can I now assume that Boss Wang has already won?"
"Definitely, absolutely won!"
Zhang Tao’s timely voice sounded: "Alright, now that the three judges have tasted the desserts from both competitors, we would like to ask the three judges to make their choices. Who is the winner of this round? Contestant Wang Fan or Contestant Kerry?"
Chen Guomin glanced at Allen, seeing that he had no intention of speaking first, and with a smile on his face, said, "Let me go first this round."
He looked at Kerry and said, "Kerry’s lotus fruit-filled cake is absolutely perfect. Both the lotus leaves and the lotus flowers on top are lifelike and incredibly exquisite. This is a level I’ve never seen in any cake shop, definitely the work of a world-class dessert chef."
The audience was stunned upon hearing this. Why is Master Chen praising the foreigner’s dessert so much?
Shouldn’t he be praising Boss Wang instead?
But according to our Huaxia speaking traditions, after praising like that, will there be a ’but’ as a turning point?
However, to the audience’s disappointment, Chen Guomin did not use the ’but’ turning point. He spoke his mind, stating Kerry’s cake was indeed impeccable, without any flaws.
But!
He couldn’t remember what the cake tasted like, could he be blamed for that?
Desserts, desserts, appearance is one thing, but the flavor is what matters. If I can’t remember the taste of your dessert, I’m not voting for you, you should understand, right?
"Wang Fan’s Spring Water gave me a refreshing surprise. With just a few small teacups, a few plastic bags, peaches, and white gelatine, he managed to create such a wonderful dessert, truly breathtaking. The most important thing is that the dessert is so simple that almost any ordinary person can make it with a little practice, which is very beneficial for promoting our Huaxia desserts.
Speaking of the taste, I must say, our Sichuan peaches leave a lasting impression. Peaches are actually difficult to infuse with flavor. When making juices or drinks, concentrated peach juice is usually added. But for some reason, Spring Water and the peach oolong tea have a very distinct peach flavor. I believe this is not only due to Wang Fan’s superb skills but also the excellence of the ingredients themselves.
This small Spring Water melts in your mouth, and almost instantly fills your mouth with the fragrance of peaches. The subtle sweetness paired with the cooling, smooth texture really leaves a lasting impression.
The pairing with peach oolong tea is a match made in heaven. Just a sip gives you the sense of spring arriving, with birds singing and flowers blooming, so this vote..."
Chen Guomin paused, smiling broadly at Wang Fan, "I vote for Wang Fan."
He couldn’t help but smile, after being brutally beaten for two consecutive years, finally, one of our competitors emerged victorious, and not just barely, but a landslide victory, a comprehensive, all-rounded triumph. How could he not smile? If it weren’t for maintaining his composure in front of the crowd, he would have laughed uncontrollably!
Even though it was expected for Chen Guomin to vote for Wang Fan, when the result was officially announced, the entire audience couldn’t help but join in the excitement. But everyone remained somewhat restrained, as the remaining two judges hadn’t spoken yet.
Allen sighed with a wry smile, "To be honest, when Kerry presented the lotus cream-filled cake, I thought Kerry had it in the bag. Even in the French dessert world, his level can be considered top-tier. But in just a few short weeks, Wang Fan has grown to this level.
This time, Kerry wasn’t complacent. He performed excellently, but Wang Fan was clearly better prepared. I even suspect that before the competition started, Wang Fan had already figured out Kerry’s weaknesses, and anticipated that Kerry would make his specialty, the lotus cream-filled cake, which is why he specifically made this dessert called Spring Water as a counter. Isn’t this just like the Huaxia saying, ’Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles’?"
He turned to look at Kerry, sighed, and said, "Kerry, I’m very satisfied with your performance this time, but it’s clear your opponent was better prepared. Don’t get discouraged by this loss."
Kerry shook his head with a smile, "No, my opponent is a respectable strong competitor, and losing to him doesn’t make me feel ashamed. I will continue to learn and improve, and I will win next time."
Wang Fan had already secured two votes, and even if Felix spoke or didn’t, it wouldn’t affect the final outcome. However, Felix still voted for Wang Fan, allowing him to once again defeat the French dessert team member with a 3-0 score.
The excitement that had been building up in the audience finally exploded at this moment, and who knows how many dorms and offices erupted into cheers.
"Boss Wang is awesome, our ancestors are awesome!"
"When it comes to food, Huaxia is never left behind!"
"If you’re going to fight, fight the strongest! Boss Wang won with a unanimous victory, KOing two people, and the bragging about wanting to fight 10 might actually become a reality!"
"Inhale... Exhale..."
Wang Fan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, feeling a wave of fatigue wash over him, causing him to suddenly sit down on a chair.
It wasn’t until he felt the coolness against his back that he realized his shirt was already soaked with sweat.
Even though he was confident, and even though he had a meticulous plan, his opponent was still a top world-class expert. Just the calm and composed demeanor when making the dessert was enough to make one feel immense pressure.
But he pulled through!
The French team members had been closely observing Wang Fan’s every move, and seeing him like this, their eyes lit up.
Two consecutive rounds of intense competition would tire anyone out!
This person may be very strong, but he’s still human. If we just don’t give him time to rest, we can definitely defeat him. Isn’t that how we lost the last two or three rounds?
"Durand, we found that Wang Fan is already very tired. This might be our chance."
The group quickly reported to Durand, who nodded, "I think so too. There’s a Huaxia saying, ’Strike while the iron is hot, but hesitate and it weakens.’ He has played two rounds in a row, and if we just send another person to wear him down for one more round, he will surely lose in the fourth round. The remaining members of the Huaxia team may not be our match then."
Wang Fan didn’t know Durand and his team were conspiring against him. He only wanted to share his success.
If one has no one to share their success with, it’s truly like roaming the streets in embroidered nightclothes.
Taking out his phone, his fingers steady, he sent a victory sign to both his second uncle and Zhuo Qianqian.
Even though they already knew Wang Fan had won through the livestream, seeing the emoticon still filled them with joy and pride for Wang Fan.
His second uncle replied, "A lot of people in our shop are rooting for you. Don’t take the win or loss too seriously. Even if you lose, no one will blame you. Just perform normally."
A warmth flowed gently through his heart. Wang Fan felt as though new energy was coursing through his body once more.
"As long as I perform normally, I’m sure to win."
Wang Fan teasingly replied to his second uncle.
Zhuo Qianqian didn’t say anything, instead sending Wang Fan a screenshot of a message from Mr. Zhuo and Mrs. Zhuo to Zhuo Qianqian, filled with excitement in every word.
The father-in-law and mother-in-law are watching too?
Wang Fan immediately felt a surge of mysterious energy grow within him, not only dispelling his earlier fatigue but also making him so excited he began to tremble.
The next round must be performed well!
