Chapter 126 Change of Title
The fifth qualified candidate has appeared, and the preliminary examination for the top chef has come to an end.

The rest of the people could only leave with a little disappointment, but after seeing the dishes made by the five qualified candidates, they knew in their hearts that their own strength was far inferior to theirs.

It doesn’t matter, there will be next time.

After this experience, they will definitely do better next time!

People left with their dreams of the future in their hearts.

Only Xu Qing and five others remained.

The examiner said, "The questions for the retest will be announced in one day. You should take this opportunity to have a good rest and recharge your batteries. The retest will be judged by Chef Long Hongze, Chef Lei Hua, and Chef Yao Ye. I wish you all the best and can cook dishes that will satisfy you."

"Yes, thank you sir."

The five people said in unison.

The three examiners nodded slightly and turned away.

Their mission ends here.

Not only are the questions in this year's preliminary examination for top chefs the most difficult ever, the strength of those who pass the preliminary examination is also the best ever.

It can be said that each of these five people has the ability to be a top-class chef, but unfortunately, only one person was able to pass the assessment in the end.

An examiner whispered, "I wonder who will pass the test this time?"

Another person shook his head and sighed, "I think the most likely scenario is that no one will pass. After all, the examiner is Chef Long."

"But wasn't Chef Long very easy to talk to just now? He didn't try to make things difficult for them. Maybe we're overthinking it. Chef Long didn't want to make things difficult for them. He just wanted to check their skills. If they are good enough, they will be able to pass the test."

"Um……"

These words made the other two people ponder.

Indeed, during the initial interview, Chef Long was very kind and not as harsh and cold as they thought. He did not act like a majestic Chef Long, but rather like a kind old man.

"If that's the case, the most skilled of the five should be the young man named Xu Qing. I never thought that he had completely mastered Master Luo Tian's unique skills. Such fine salt grains and iron sand were mixed together, but they were separated and not a single grain fell into other pots. It's simply a magical skill!"

"It's hard to say. Master Luo Tian's unique skills are indeed amazing, but the chefs of Feihuang Building each have their own unique skills, and they must have taught them to their disciples. It's just that they didn't use them this time, maybe they want to save them for the retest."

"Well, if that's the case, then Xu Qing, who used his special skills in advance, is at a disadvantage. He used his trump card in the first test, and by the time of the second test, he had nothing to use."

"Yes, if the same technique is used to prepare dishes for the first and second trials, and Chef Long has tasted his dishes from the first trial, then Chef Long's evaluation of him will definitely be much lower. From this point of view, Xu Qing has the least chance of passing the assessment."

"That's not necessarily true."

The older examiner said, "Why did Chef Long come to taste the dishes when it was his turn? It's obvious that Chef Long thinks highly of him. Moreover, this boy has mastered Master Luo Tian's unique skills at such a young age. You know, this unique skill has not had a qualified successor for so many years, but it has flourished in the hands of a young boy. This boy is extraordinary."

The other two also nodded repeatedly. It was indeed the case. Moreover, the impression Xu Qing’s dishes brought to them far exceeded the previous four dishes. They were overwhelming in terms of technique, taste and mood.

An examiner jokingly said: "You were very dissatisfied with this young man before, but now you praise him."

The older examiner was very casual and said bluntly: "I misjudged him before. I didn't expect that geniuses cannot be judged by common sense."

"Yes, seeing these outstanding young people, I believe that the future of the culinary industry will definitely reach new heights."

"Well, let's not talk about the future yet. Let them get over this hurdle first."

The older examiner said, "It's useless to think too much. Our work is now done. All that remains is to pray for them, hoping that they can cook the best dishes of their lives and return with praise in the end."

The other two examiners sighed softly. Yes, their work was done.

Too bad I didn't see the end.

Now they can only wait anxiously for the final result like ordinary people.

After tasting Xu Qing's dishes, Chef Long Hongze went to the side room next door.

In the hall, Lei Hua and Yao Ye were making final checks and preparations.

"Stop for a moment, both of you. I want to tell you something."

Hongze entered the hall and spoke.

"Sir, please give me your instructions," Yao Ye said respectfully. "I want to change the questions for the retest."

Hongze said lightly.

"what?"

Lei Hua said in surprise, "Sir, the retest will be in one day. Isn't it a bit too much to change it now..."

Too willful!

These words rolled to the tip of her lips, but Lei Hua swallowed them back with difficulty.

They spent several days preparing the topic, and discussed the subject matter, judging criteria, etc. in great detail in order to ensure fairness.

As a result, now they can change when they say so, and overturn when they say so.

Even Chef Long can't be so willful!

Yao Ye was also surprised. He asked cautiously, "Sir, what is the reason?"

Didn't we discuss it well before? Why did we change the topic after going out for a walk?

Hongze said: "Nothing, I just think the questions are a bit simple."

Only after tasting Xu Qing's dishes himself did he realize that he had really underestimated this young man.

He thought that he could block Xu Qing's test questions, and maybe he would be able to get through them accidentally.

By then, the secret skills of the imperial kitchen will really have to be handed over to others.

"I disagree!"

Lei Hua said seriously, "The test questions have been set. Even if you want to change them, you have to provide credible evidence. Even if you are Chef Long, you can't act recklessly."

“Thunder Flower…”

Seeing Lei Hua confronting Chef Long head-on, Yao Ye hurried to persuade them.

Chef Long is not someone they can afford to offend. If the imperial kitchen causes them some trouble, they will be miserable.

Yao Ye was deeply touched by this.

Unexpectedly, Hongze listened to it and nodded in agreement: "You are right. How about this, I only change one word?"

"This……"

Lei Hua wanted to say more.

Yao Ye quickly agreed, "Okay, then let's follow Chef Long's idea and just change one word."

Seeing Yao Ye say this, Lei Hua had to reluctantly agree.

Just changing one word shouldn't be a big problem...

The main topic of the re-examination was also chicken, and the sub-topic was umami.

The title seems simple, but umami is a very complex taste. It is not as clear-cut as salty, sweet, sour and bitter. It is a taste that is hard to figure out, describe or explain.

If you want to fully display the umami flavor, it is a test of the chef's skills.

At this moment, Chef Long wants to change a word, but the subject matter cannot be changed, because the subject matters of the preliminary examination and the re-examination have always been the same.

The only thing that can be changed is the word "umami".

Hongze picked up the pen, crossed out the word "鲜", and wrote a new word next to it.

Lei Hua and Yao Ye looked down and saw the word "Jue".

The subtitle is - absolutely delicious.

(End of this chapter)