Free Web NovelChapter 689: Chapter 612: Life Is Too Bitter for Young People, Add More Sugar to Their Desserts
After the applause and screams subsided a bit, Jiang Tao walked over to Wang Fan with a big smile and said, "Congratulations to Boss Wang for winning the championship of this dessert competition. Is there anything you’d like to say at this moment?"
After saying this, the scene quieted down again.
Wang Fan thought for a moment and said, "Winning the championship feels both unexpected and within reason. This competition wasn’t just my personal victory. My girlfriend and the teachers and students from Kainan University gave me a lot of help. They helped me analyze the characteristics of these foreign contestants. My girlfriend also researched a lot of information on traditional Chinese desserts for me, which made me feel like I knew my enemy as well as myself."
Damn!
Upon hearing Wang Fan’s words, the audience hadn’t reacted yet, but Allen and Sofia were already cursing inwardly.
No wonder they always felt like they were being targeted by the other side, and it turns out it was true.
They thought it was their ten people studying one opponent, but it turned out a whole university was studying them!
Only at this point did the audience come to realize and, recalling Wang Fan’s previous matches, it really seemed like he was specifically targeting them in every way.
They played it in a brilliant way, and he also played it brilliantly, even with a flourish of crafting snow.
They did hyper-realistic work, and he also did hyper-realistic work, and even created a swinging lotus pond.
They did precise work, and he also did precise work...
"Goodness, I thought all these were just coincidences, but it turns out there’s a whole think-tank behind Boss Wang."
"I had always thought Boss Wang and his girlfriend were the perfect match. Now I realize she’s actually the strategist behind Boss Wang. Truly a couple to be envious of."
"Clearly they could rely on their looks to get by, but instead, they both chose to rely on their talents."
"Hahaha... The foreign contestants must be crying in the restroom. I used to always see them gathering to point and gesture at Boss Wang, and I figured they must be studying his strategy. At the time, I thought Boss Wang would definitely be at a disadvantage since he had no one to consult with. Little did I know he had already achieved a game-changer in intelligence."
Wang Fan continued, "Also, I want to thank my second uncle, my in-laws, and the fans and audience who supported me. They gave me the motivation to keep going. Lastly..."
Wang Fan smiled proudly as he said, "I want to thank our charming ancestors for leaving us a treasure trove of endless wonders. I’ve only skimmed the surface, and I’m already standing at the summit. Again, I stand by my words—Huayu is the pinnacle!"
The last line was not just spoken by him, but everyone shouted it passionately together.
The audience was mainly young people, and now the national confidence among them is very strong. The idea that foreign lands are inherently better doesn’t hold much ground anymore.
Upon hearing this imposing statement again, the national blood immediately surged within them.
France has always claimed the pinnacle of the world of desserts, with a team composed entirely of French Michelin Pastry Chefs. One person among them took on seven, even including two Two-star and one Three-star contestants. After achieving such a brilliant feat, what could be the problem with saying this?
Jiang Tao continued to inquire, "But as far as I know, the current status of Chinese pastries is quite awkward. It’s hard to find a few shops when walking around the streets. Do you have anything to say about that, Boss Wang? Or what do you think the problem is?"
This issue had been discussed by Director Xiang with Wang Fan beforehand, so Wang Fan was naturally prepared: "First, I think the biggest problem is still the lack of practitioners. The development of any industry can’t be separated from people’s involvement.
I haven’t been involved with desserts for a long time. I believe that many people, if they’re willing to learn and do it earnestly, can surely surpass my level in desserts. Everyone can see that young people here quite like Chinese pastries too, it’s just that they don’t know where to buy tasty ones.
Then, I think local areas should properly promote their local specialty desserts. Only by letting more people know and understand can this industry have more demand.
Finally, I hope local areas can strengthen regulation. Be sure not to let some unscrupulous merchants use substandard products as high-end ones and ensure price transparency. We must not let any price-gouging occur, as it would be a devastating blow to this newly reviving industry. Reputation is everything."
After saying these words, Wang Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, good thing I had Professor Liu and my girlfriend as my cheat sheets, or else I wouldn’t be able to say this. I hope I didn’t mess it up?
His words resonated with the audience since when traveling, isn’t it all about eating and drinking the local specialties? Encountering subpar products marketed as high-quality ones and price-gouging is truly disgusting.
However, after thinking about what he’s learned recently, Wang Fan added, "The last words are addressed to our Chinese dessert shops. While the highest realm of Chinese desserts is not sweet, I think we also need to keep up with the times. Now, young people are stressed and living tough lives. When making various desserts, please add a little more sugar to bring them more sweetness in their lives. Thank you, everyone."
This is actually a difference he found when studying Chinese and Western dessert cultures recently. Many Chinese pastries emphasize being mildly sweet, sweet but not overwhelming, whereas for Western ones, it’s different. They go for as sweet as possible, even when drinking tea, they might add several teaspoons of sugar!
