"Welcome to the World Chef Competition, whoever can successfully enter the next round will win the opportunity to touch the throne of the World Chef. ”

"I didn't expect us to play in the second round. Lin Xiao lowered his head and pulled up his cuffs.

"I don't know if the rules of this round of competition have changed, is it still to observe the artwork and cook?" Liu Mang looked towards the audience, saw Ida Huaishu sitting in the middle, and quickly nodded.

"I don't know, whatever. ”

"Liu Mangjun, I didn't expect to be in a group with you. Jiro Ida, who was standing opposite Liu Mang, came over.

"yes, I was surprised, too. Liu Mang said with a smile.

"Actually, I once thought about what would happen if I stood here with Liu Mangjun one day. Jiro Ida smiled shyly: "As a result, this day really came." ”

Speaking of this, Jiro Ida raised his head with a solemn expression: "Liu Mangjun, although you are like a mountain in my heart, it is insurmountable, but I will not give up!"

"Uh, Mr. Jiro...... It's just a dish, it doesn't have to be so tragic, and it's not a life-and-death duel. Liu Mang snorted.

"Of course you have to be serious!" Jiro Ida lowered his head and bowed deeply: "Liu Mangjun, it's my honor to compete with you on the same stage!"

"Okay. Jiro Ida's solemn attitude made Liu Mang a little unaccustomed: "Jiro-kun, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, the important thing is to enjoy the process." ”

"I would like to invite our special guest, Mr. Hartwig Fisher from the British Museum. The host's voice fell, and a man in a suit and leather shoes with a neat little beard on his chin walked onto the stage.

"Good evening, I'm Hartwig Fischer. ”

"It seems that the rules have not changed for the time being, and it is still a matter of watching artwork to cook. Lin Xiao turned his head and whispered to Liu Mang.

"Mr. Hartwig Fisher, the British Museum is the oldest and most magnificent comprehensive museum in the world, and one of the world's four largest and most famous museums. What amazing collection do you have for us today and for the players? Is it the Rosetta Stone of Egypt or the Elgin Marble Sculpture?"

"Neither. Hartwig Fisher shook his head and took the microphone: "Actually, I was hesitant when I came, like choosing the brightest one among the countless diamonds. But luckily, there was a lady who helped me with the answer. ”

Hartwig Fisher clapped his hands, and a large man walked up to the stage and placed the metal box he was carrying on the display table in the middle of the stage.

"The lady told me that both of today's chefs are from the Orient and that it is most appropriate to interpret the competition with an Oriental artwork. ”

Hartwig Fisher opened the box, put on white gloves, and carefully placed the contents on the table.

"This ...... This is Ru porcelain?" Lin Xiao's eyes lit up when he saw what Hartwig Fisher had taken out.

Hartwig Fisher took out a small bowl from the box, but the bowl instantly caught everyone's attention.

"Northern Song Dynasty Ru kiln azure glazed bowl, I didn't expect to see it here!" Liu Mang almost shouted.

"The beauty of China, Song is the ultimate!" He Donglin was also excited: "This round is worth a return ticket!"

"Chef, Master Kobayashi, why are you so excited? Shan Jian's eyes flashed, puzzled.

"This is no ordinary bowl! This is a Ru kiln! There are only about 50 pieces known in the world, and it is easy to see them in ordinary times. Lin Xiao almost jumped up.

"Everyone, test your cooking skills with this precious work of art, no problem. Hartwig Fischer put the bowl away, took a few steps back, examined it carefully, and said.

"Mr. Fisher, can we take a closer look?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Of course, no problem. But it's better not to touch it, because it's too precious. Hartwig Fisher stepped aside and shrugged his shoulders.

Liu Mang, Lin Xiao, Ida Jiro and others stepped forward, their eyes widened, and they watched carefully.

Under the illumination of the light, this nearly thousand-year-old piece of porcelain exudes a faint glow.

This light is very restrained, subtle and not harsh. If you look closely, the azure glaze of the sky after the rain is covered with fine broken lines like ice cracks, and it is these broken lines that give people an indescribable beauty of indescribable mutilation.

"After the rain is over, the sky is blue, and the color is the future! Only when you see it with your own eyes can you know what it means to be beautiful!" He Donglin pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and admired it.

"Chef, although I think this bowl is beautiful, I don't know where it is, can you explain it?" asked Shan Jian.

"Minimalist and simple, its beauty is self-cherished!" Liu Mang took a breath: "The Song Dynasty is a peak of Chinese civilization, before the Song Dynasty, such as the Tang Dynasty, the porcelain it made was all colorful and green, but the Song Dynasty put forward a simple style between the prosperity. Look at this bowl, its color is very plain, matte, not bright, no lace, no fire, not at all, but after a glance, it will be the first time, from the bottom of the heart to rise the heartfelt love, which is very difficult. ”

"Mr. Jiro, what do you think? After explaining to Shan Jian slightly, Liu Mang asked Jiro Ida on the side.

"Beautiful! It's really beautiful!" Jiro Ida was so excited that his face turned red: "This is a beauty that can make people intoxicated and forget all their troubles." ”

"Then what kind of dishes do you want to use to show this beauty?" Liu Mang said with a smile.

"This ......" Jiro Ida was stunned for a moment, and became squeaky and whined: "Liu Mangjun, I'...... I don't have a clue. ”

"Relax, we're the same. Liu Mang patted Jiro Ida on the shoulder: "It's really embarrassing." ”

"Lao Liu, what are you doing this time?" After looking around the booth for half an hour, everyone reluctantly returned to their side and discussed.

"It's not easy to do! I thought it was our Chinese stuff, and I was complacent, but now that I think about it, it's not too difficult. He Donglin had a sad face.

"Yes, how can I do this, taste the food, the color, or the smell, my God, who is that woman, why did she come up with such a bad idea?" Lin Xiao complained.

"In addition to this fine piece of porcelain, Mr. Fisher has invited a special guest to join our panel of judges today, including Ms. Catherine David. ”

A woman in her 40s and 50s, dressed in a pink dress and bowler hat on her head, walked behind the curtain into the jury and waved to the audience.

"Catherine David, this name is so familiar!" Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, and blurted out: "It turned out to be her!"