Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country

Chapter 688: Chapter 612: Life Is Too Bitter for Young People, Add More Sugar to Their Desserts

The small shop owned by the second uncle was packed with people, but at this moment, it was deathly silent. Several people were holding ribs near their mouths but had forgotten to gnaw on them.

Kainan University’s second cafeteria was also full. The previously noisy cafeteria was now so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Professor Liu, Zhuo Qianqian, and others were all inside, watching the TV screen nervously.

Zhou Ruoqing, Kong Weide, Shen Teng, and others who were familiar with Wang Fan were also anxiously waiting for the competition results.

Mr. Zhuo’s house was also filled with people, mostly children. These children were all wearing clean, comfortable clothes, and their faces had visibly become rounder. They were the same children who had learned to make beef balls with Wang Fan.

They were naturally full of gratitude towards him, someone who hadn’t been with them long but had completely solved their hunger problem. They all very much hoped that Wang Fan could win the competition.

It was as if Allen, who had been sleeping, finally opened his eyes: "Both contestants’ works are outstanding. It’s really difficult to choose a winner between them. The silky, sticky, and soft texture of the molten chocolate cake was a refreshing experience. In any previous competition, this dessert would undoubtedly have been unbeatable! But..."

Allen sighed and continued, "But Wang Fan’s snow mochi with red bean paste perfectly integrates a diversity of textures. The natural transition of flavors and the utterly exquisite level of moisture make it more enchanting.

So... I give my vote to Wang Fan. Congratulations."

"Wow!"

Upon hearing both "but" and "so," 99% of the audience was not already sure, thinking that Wang Fan was going to get the final vote.

But not until Allen’s final answer was spoken did thunderous applause and sky-piercing screams erupt simultaneously.

Above Wang Fan’s workstation, with a soft "bang," colorful petals and golden and silver sequins appeared at the same time, drifting down to Wang Fan like snowflakes, making his white outfit look particularly dazzling.

Wang Fan clenched his right fist and raised it high. At this moment, there was no need to be reserved; this was not just a personal victory. At this moment, he represented Huaxia desserts, and this victory was naturally also a triumph of Huaxia desserts.

Allen walked over to the somewhat dejected Durand and said, "You’re still young, with endless possibilities ahead. With your talent, you will surely stand at the same height as me in the future."

Durand felt a bit better upon hearing Allen’s words, as it was great recognition from the French famed chef.

But upon thinking it over carefully, he was already in his thirties, while the opponent was just in their early twenties, making him feel somewhat depressed again.

Allen noticed Durand’s gaze and chuckled, "Don’t compare yourself to a genius. However, I suggest you become friends with him. When you exchange culinary skills in the future, you will definitely gain a lot of help. That kid is truly incredible."

"Thanks, Chef Allen. I’ll ask for his contact information later, but right now, this stage is entirely his."

Allen shook his head, "No, no, no, you don’t understand Huaxia people. According to their customs, they prefer you to congratulate him now and become friends, which is called international friendship."

Durand’s eyes widened, "Really? Won’t I steal his spotlight?"

Allen gestured towards the fanatically shouting audience, "They won’t even see you if you go."

Zhang Tao’s voice was unusually excited at this time, "Champion! According to the pre-match agreement, after Wang Fan wins this competition, it signifies he has become the champion of this Third China-France Dessert Contest! Single-handedly taking on the entire French Michelin Pastry Chef team—I can hardly contain my excitement, so let’s give our loudest applause and cheers to our Boss Wang!"

The already enthusiastic applause and cheers rose again, with howling-like screams echoing from offices and work desks across the country, scaring some colleagues who were napping. The instigators realized their loss of composure and quickly ducked their heads and ran to the bathroom.

"Free! Today’s expenses are on the second uncle! Hahaha, this kid really makes us proud!"

"Second uncle is mighty! Then we’ll not stand on ceremony, hahahaha. Later, we’ll let everyone know about Boss Wang’s victory."

"Then we can eat to our heart’s content today. I’ll go out and buy a few bundles of green onions to share with the brothers."

"I’ll prepare some soybean paste."

"I’ll go get a few boxes of beer."

In times of joy, it’s all about the hustle and bustle. People aren’t just trying to take advantage; it’s also about expressing that sense of pride.

Kainan University’s second cafeteria had already transformed into a sea of joy. Not only were the students happy, but the cooks and owners inside were also overjoyed. Boss Wang had stayed here for several days; weren’t we all colleagues? Rounding up, doesn’t that make me a champion too?

The happiest were the officials like Director Xiang and his team. This was the first victory since the competition had been organized, a triumphant win, with the crucial last vote cast by a French chef. Such a perfect storyline couldn’t possibly be twisted by foreign media, could it?

You can’t say I could buy off Chef Allen, can you? He probably earns in one day more than I do in a year. How could I bribe him with a hammer?

Thinking of the previous instructions given to Wang Fan, he was eagerly anticipating what Wang Fan would say to break through the awkward status of Chinese desserts.