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Chapter 376
Chapter 376 - The Rules of the Culinary Battle the Opponent of the Opponent
But knowing that kitchen utensils would be provided, it saved me the hassle of bringing a large chef's knife!
Upon learning that chef's knives would be distributed, Jiang Hao nonchalantly remarked,
“No need for that, no need to bring one anymore!”
With that, Jiang Hao stepped out of the house first.
Xue Zixi tensed up upon hearing this.
At that moment, Jiang Zixuan, who was standing beside her, tugged at Xue Zixi and cheerfully said,
“We should get going, Sister Xue!”
Xue Zixi managed a wry smile, looking at the jubilant Jiang family members.
She was at a loss for words!
……
Before long, Xue Zixi drove with Jiang Hao to the culinary competition venue.
Jiang's father, mother, and Jiang Zixuan took their places in the spectator seats.
By then, the venue was bustling with activity.
Many attendees also noticed Jiang Hao next to Xue Zixi, sparking immediate speculation.
“Who is that young man? Isn't the eldest daughter of the Xue family supposed to invite that mysterious culinary grandmaster?”
“Could that young man be the mysterious grandmaster?”
“That's impossible! He doesn't look a day over twenty; how could he be a culinary grandmaster?”
……
The crowd buzzed with speculation, yet no one believed Jiang Hao was the culinary grandmaster.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hao had also learned about the competition's format from Xue Zixi.
First, the competitors would introduce themselves, followed by a twenty-minute ingredient selection phase.
Once the clock started, they would use the thirty-six culinary techniques to each prepare a signature dish, resulting in thirty-six dishes in total.
The one who took less time each round would earn an extra point.
The dishes would then be presented to a panel of judges, consisting of representatives from any of Tianhee City's elite families, for scoring.
The judges would score each dish without knowing which grandmaster had prepared it.
In the end, scores would be tallied, and the chef with the most points would be declared the winner.
As Jiang Hao was getting acquainted with the venue, a middle-aged man hurried over with a group of people.
A smile spread across Xue Zixi's face as she eagerly waved him over. The man approached upon seeing her.
As the middle-aged man approached, he spoke with urgency. “Zixi, please take me to meet the Grandmaster right away!”
Xue Zixi, concerned that her father might offend Jiang Hao, quickly gestured to the composed figure beside her. “Dad, this is the culinary Grandmaster I mentioned—Mr. Jiang!”
Upon hearing this, Xue Zhengying turned to Jiang Hao, his face registering utter astonishment. He struggled to believe what he was seeing. But given the dire straits of the Xue family, he trusted that his daughter wouldn't deceive him. “But isn't the Grandmaster a bit young?”
Xue Zhengying, a seasoned strategist, harbored his doubts about Jiang Hao, but after his initial shock, he kept his skepticism well hidden. With no other recourse, as the situation demanded action, he had to place his faith in this young man who now held the Xue family's destiny in his hands. He offered his apologies profusely, ensuring he showed Jiang Hao the utmost respect. “My apologies, I failed to recognize you as the Grandmaster, Jiang. Please excuse my oversight!”
Jiang Hao was unfazed by the apology. Together, Xue Zhengying and Xue Zixi then joined Jiang Hao to acquaint him with the surroundings. They had barely taken a few steps when an energetic, white-bearded old man and a middle-aged man bearing a strong resemblance to Xue Zhengying approached, flanked by an entourage.
Xue Zixi and Xue Zhengying halted, their faces clouded with displeasure at the sight of the newcomers. Xue Zixi whispered to Jiang Hao, “The elderly gentleman is Grandmaster Wu, and the man next to him is my Second Uncle.”
Jiang Hao nodded in acknowledgment, casting a glance at Xue Zhengying's brother. Indeed, Xue Zhengying's brother had the distinct look of a cunning character.