Two days later, the food competition in Chen's Mansion soon arrived. On that day, when it was still very early, the kitchen was busy, and the chefs prepared breakfast for the owners and subordinates of each courtyard. The family in the front yard is arranging the playing field, and the competition field is by the small lake in the front yard, and more than a dozen stove eyes are lined up in turn, and each stove eye is equipped with a table, kitchen utensils, seasoning materials, etc. Directly above the arena, a row of tables and chairs of the judges were set up, gargling water, tasting utensils, soup spoons, napkins and so on.

As soon as the time arrived, Zheng Xiu, the head of the kitchen, went to the kitchen to count the number of people and determine the personnel who would finally try their cooking skills today. There are a total of 15 chefs in Chen Gongfu, and two of them temporarily took leave from Zheng Xiu, saying that they were unwell and would not participate in today's cooking competition.

The head of the kitchen, the mother-in-law, the handyman, and the chef all gathered in the small courtyard in front of the kitchen at this time, and Zheng Xiu paced and reconfirmed the list of 13 people who participated in the cooking competition. Then, she glanced at everyone, "Everyone, as I said three days ago, this cooking competition in the house is to compete for two winners to participate in the triennial food competition of our Tianqi country. Unlike previous years, the winners of this year's food competition will not only win great prizes, but will also be seconded to the palace to prepare a feast meal. ”

When the people heard this, they began to talk about it.

"Wow! will also go into the palace to cook for the emperor. ”

"It's a great opportunity to make a name for yourself."

"If you get the emperor's appreciation, maybe you can stay in the palace as an imperial chef."

Zheng Xiu coughed lightly, and everyone immediately quieted down. "So, today is a great opportunity for all of you, not only for the chef, but also for the principals, mothers-in-law, and chores. If she wins the food competition, the grandmother will be rewarded, and the chef will get her deed of sale back. At the same time, he can also nominate another person to enjoy the same treatment. ”

Everyone's eyes were shining with excitement, and some of them had even begun to talk to their chefs, hoping that after their chefs won, they would be able to designate themselves to get the bounty and get their deeds back.

At the end of the day, the chefs and handymen who participated in the cooking competition had arrived at the front yard arena. Grandma and other judges are also in place. The old lady Wang Fengyu was also present, she sat on the brocade chair next to her, smiling and looking kind.

As soon as the gong sounded, the people who were still talking just now instantly fell silent. The 13 chefs on the field and their respective miscellaneous workers all stood in front of the corresponding stove in order. The onlookers, mothers-in-law, and maids on the side all stood on the outside of the battle.

The eldest grandmother stood up and said to everyone in a graceful manner, "Everyone, today's Chen Gongfu Food Competition, two winners will be determined to represent Chen Gongfu to participate in next month's Tianqi Country Food Competition." For more details, I think Director Zheng has already told you, so I won't repeat it here. Director Zheng nodded his head a foot away, indicating that he had indeed done his duty and conveyed the matter of the game to his subordinates.

The grandmother's afterglow saw Zheng Xiu's actions in her eyes, "Today we have four judges, the master, the eldest young master, the second young master and me, the whole competition has a total of 4 questions, each topic, the judges vote for each chef's dishes, and the chef must get three or more votes to pass." When there are 3 people left on the field, each judge can only vote once, and the chef who gets more than 2 votes is considered to have passed, and if there are equal votes, a question will be added. ”

"Is this clear to everyone?" The eldest grandmother Feng Yi is majestic.

"Clear." The people answered.

The eldest grandmother bowed, turned around and returned to the judges' seat, and then gently raised her hand to signal Chunxing.

Chun Xing took the order, stepped forward, and said to the chefs, "The first question, the knife competition, each chef has a white radish in front of him, and he is asked to cut it into thin skins. The criterion is that the sliced radish is poured into a basin of water, and if all of them float without falling, it is the winner. ”

Suddenly, the eldest grandmother sighed and beckoned Zheng Xiu to come closer, "Why didn't Xia Fangcun play, what's the matter with the little girl standing in the chef's seat?" ”

Zheng Xiu hurriedly looked at the field and found that Lin Miao was standing on the edge of the stove that should have been Xia Fangcun standing. Zheng Xiu rubbed her eyes, what's going on? When I checked the list of participants in the morning, it was obviously Xia Fangcun, where did this girl come from. She hurriedly whispered to the eldest grandmother to compensate for it, "Grandma, the old slave doesn't know what's going on, I'll go and ask clearly." ”

The eldest grandmother Liu Yucian nodded. Zheng Xiu hurriedly walked up to Lin Miao, "Why are you standing here, why don't you go down quickly, what about Chef Xia?" ”

Lin Miao smiled slightly, "Chef Xia asked me to take his place and participate in this cooking competition." ”

"Nonsense!" Zheng Xiu was so angry that the flesh on his face was shaking, "What qualifications does he have to make such a decision." Her eyes searched among the people watching the battle, and soon found that Xia Fangcun was standing in the crowd of spectators three feet away.

Zheng Xiu beckoned Xia Fangcun to come over. As soon as Xia Fangcun saw Zheng Xiu letting him pass, he knew what the reason was. He slowly walked in front of Zheng Xiu with his head down.

"What's the matter with you? Is it so big that you still mess around with a child? Get back to your place. As soon as Xia Fangcun walked in front of him, Zheng Xiu reprimanded him with a slap in his face.

"Director Zheng, Chef Xia lost to me in the cooking competition two days ago, and he voluntarily gave up his qualification for this competition." Lin Miao explained on the side.

"What are you guys doing this game? How could it be that the two of you can decide to change the participants after the competition between the two of you? Zheng Xiu laughed angrily, she glanced at Lin Miao coldly, and then glanced at Xia Fangcun with hatred, "Less nonsense!" Hurry up and get me back. ”

Xia Fangcun stood still, and Lin Miao also stood still. Xia Fang's inch, because he did have a word first, and he was willing to gamble and lose, since he had promised to give Lin Miao the opportunity of this competition, he couldn't go back on his word now. And Lin Miao standing still has a lot to do with the values of the previous life, in the previous life, fair competition was emphasized, and the capable lived in it. Since you really lost to me, why can't I take your place and participate in the cooking competition? Anyway, the original intention of this cooking competition is also to compete for the two best cooking skills in the mansion, and to represent Chen Gongfu to participate in the food competition next month.

Just when a few people couldn't hold each other, the majestic voice of the eldest grandmother Liu Yucian rang out, "Zheng Xiu, what's wrong?" Do you have to grind for a long time for a little thing? ”