Free Web NovelChapter 681: Chapter 608: If We’re Going to Fight, Let’s Fight You at Your Strongest (Part 2)
Allen savored the Opera Cake in his mouth. Whether in flavor or texture, it was undoubtedly an exceptional piece. Through whichever lens you looked, it was a truly outstanding creation.
But!
He just had to run into such a freak!
As for flavor, that Osmanthus Cake really didn’t suit his French palate, but the texture was the same, that unparalleled texture, was truly irresistible.
Allen sighed, the bitterness of the coffee couldn’t compare to the bitterness in his heart.
The sixth one! That kid had already taken out 6 of his players!
"This Opera Cake is without a doubt an excellent piece. Abraham’s performance today is outstanding. I believe this Opera Cake, even in his career, is definitely among the top. I really want to choose your piece."
Allen’s words left Abraham feeling a bit regretful. While it was satisfying to receive affirmation from their own culinary god, such words inevitably came with a twist.
"But, your opponent’s performance was truly more exceptional. His dessert called Osmanthus Cake has a texture that leaves me speechless. Even the most picky gourmet would have nothing to critique about this texture. So my vote goes to Wang Fansuan."
"Wang Fan."
"Wang Fan, if there’s an opportunity, I’d like to learn about the making of this Osmanthus Cake from you. I’m really curious, you’re truly incredible."
Chen Guomin and Felix both offered their choices. Felix, in his translation, even went on to add an extended passage, showing his desire to learn the making of the Osmanthus Cake from Wang Fan.
Even though he had anticipated the result, Wang Fan still enthusiastically pumped a fist when the results were announced.
To be honest, facing Abraham made him feel even more pressured than Sofia yesterday.
Luckily, this match didn’t cost him much energy. For the next match, he’s confident he can still be at his peak.
Thunderous cheers nearly lifted the roof, the audience jubilantly celebrating as Wang Fan’s name echoed across the sky.
"Boss Wang KOF progress 6/10."
"I’m gonna take on all 10 reality checks!"
"Boss Wang, when will you become the first in Jinmen?"
"Today!"
Indeed, it’s today.
According to the usual tournament format, five rounds per day, if everything goes smoothly today, the champion will be determined.
Smoothly, of course, meant that Wang Fan could keep winning.
However, at this moment, something happened that no one anticipated.
Durand, the team captain of the French dessert team, the only pastry chef from a Michelin three-star restaurant, walked up to the workstation!
Instantly, the cheers stopped, as everyone turned shocked gazes toward that tall, blue-eyed, handsome guy.
Durand stood across from Wang Fan, with a distance of less than two meters between their workstations. He could clearly see the youthful face of Wang Fan, untouched by the marks of time.
Unbelievably young!
Doesn’t seem too long ago that he’d just been promoted to assistant?
Taking the microphone, Durand said, "I will be your next opponent."
The translator’s voice carried a tone of shock; even he hadn’t expected Durand to show up at this moment.
Durand continued, "I know I should have come on last, letting my teammates wear you down for a few hours is the best choice, but the pride of a top French pastry chef doesn’t allow me to bully a physically and mentally exhausted young pastry chef. I want to have a real showdown with you. Are you still at your peak in terms of strength and energy? If you need more rest time, I can wait."
The translator’s words once again astonished everyone.
"What the hell? Is this really happening?"
"That’s a real man! This foreign guy matches my appetite, a true man should go head-to-head!"
"Boss Wang, beat him! What’s a mere three stars to us? We’ve got five!"
"Boss Wang, teach him the depth of our thousand-year culinary heritage."
For spectators, the more explosive the better; a Mars clash with Earth stirs the crowd to no end.
But what surprised everyone even more was Wang Fan shaking his head.
Durand furrowed his brow, saying, "Are you afraid that if you lose, your teammates can’t beat me and my teammates? I can assure you, if you win this round, this competition is Huaxia’s victory, and if I win, I won’t participate in the next rounds either."
Wang Fan shook his head and then smiled: "No, what I mean is, I don’t need to rest."
"Wow!"
"Boss Wang is awesome!"
"Love your fearless spirit."
"Boss Wang is invincible; victory today will definitely be ours!"
Wang Fan looked at Durand, their gazes colliding in the air, a strong battle intent quietly spreading.
Wang Fan had already seen the timidity in the eyes of the other three. When this kind of look appears in someone’s eyes, that person, no matter what, cannot win.
That is the look afraid of the strong.
Wang Fan considered it an inherited virtue from his ancestors. Bullying the weak isn’t the act of a true man; a real fight should be with the strongest.
Allen greatly appreciated Durand’s spirit, liking his courage to face challenges head-on.
After consulting with Chen Guomin and Felix, Allen stood and said, "Since the strongest from both teams are willing to go head-to-head now, why don’t we raise the stakes a little? I discussed with the other two judges, and we think it’s a great idea to decide the championship of this dessert tournament through the duel of the two captains, so we’ve decided that this battle will be the final showdown!"
Wang Fan and Durand had no objections; there was no advantage for either side in this decision.
If both of them get out, the 9 remaining players from Huaxia, and the 3 left from the France Team, makes it hard to predict who would achieve the ultimate victory.
Yet after witnessing the peak duel between Wang Fan and Durand, it would be hard for anyone to want to watch the others’ matches.
The event organizers, including Director Xiang, had no objections either. In fact, even if they had any, it wouldn’t matter. The three judges had already made their decision, what else could be done?
And at this time, the competition had another advantage: most people were on lunch break, giving them the chance to watch this ultimate battle.
Durand looked at Wang Fan and smiled: "Very well, you have a heart of a strong competitor. I think after the competition, we could be good friends."
Wang Fan also smiled: "I don’t see a problem with that. By then, I’ll make a few delicious Huaxia dishes for you."
Upon hearing Wang Fan’s words, Durand felt a pang in his chest.
He then realized the man in front of him, who’s played with Chinese desserts to such an extent, was actually a Huaxia chef.
Holy Jesus, that’s ridiculous!
I absolutely can’t lose to a Huaxia chef in a dessert showdown!
"I will create a brand-new dessert. I’ve spent three years researching it, and I will use this dessert to thoroughly defeat you."
Durand’s words also took Wang Fan by surprise.
As the captain of the French team and its strongest member, the Kainan University advisory group undoubtedly studied him extensively.
There were as many as 14 dessert options he might make. Although extensive, Wang Fan had devised one counter-strategy for each. But now, this man was telling him he planned to create a brand-new dessert!
This not only rendered his prior preparations unnecessary but also left him with nothing to target.
Yet Wang Fan, though momentarily stunned, quickly smiled again. He thought, if there’s no preparation, then so be it, bring on a man’s bout or whatnot?
After exchanging a no-holds-barred glance once more, both turned and walked away. There’s still several minutes before their match, yet their competition had already begun.
They certainly did not wish for the choice of ingredients to become the ultimate measure of their contest’s victory or defeat.
