"Disperse, disperse, all of you disperse! The magistrate is here!”A group of soldiers shouted loudly.
Seeing this, the crowd opened up a path that led directly to the arena. Only then did the county magistrate, who was protected by the soldiers, walk out.
"Oh my god! This was the taste! I've already forgotten the last time I smelled this smell. This is the smell of my hometown! Northeast Big Stuffing Dumplings!" The county magistrate sniffed the fragrance in the air and said excitedly.
"Sir, it's just a dumpling. Why did you have to come personally? As long as you give the order, this subordinate will directly bring the dumpling over, right?”The leader of the soldiers said flatteringly.
"Stop messing around here, you stupid thing. I'm telling you, I haven't eaten the northeast dumplings from my hometown in five years. In order to taste the taste of my hometown, I have nothing to hide.”The county magistrate scolded the leader of the soldiers.
Zhixian strode to the arena and stopped in front of a plate of steaming dumplings.
He pointed at the plate of dumplings and asked,"Who made this?"”
"Sir, I did this." Shao 'an replied.
The county magistrate walked in front of Shao 'an and reached out to hold Shao' an's hand tightly. His face was filled with gratitude.
"Alright, kid, you're not bad. I'm looking forward to this plate of dumplings. The appearance and smell have already reached my standards. Now, the only thing I'm not sure about is the taste.”The county magistrate said.
" Uh…" Shao 'an wanted to say that these dumplings were for the duel.
"You don't have to say anything. Wait until this official personally tastes a few and you'll know.”the county magistrate said.
The county magistrate began to enjoy the dumplings in front of everyone, so Shao 'an naturally could not disturb him.
However, Shao 'an quickly entered spectator mode. As a chef, it was undoubtedly a blessing to be able to see the county magistrate's current state of eating. He ate like the wind and chewed like lightning. He ate one mouthful after another without any intention of pausing.
When there were only a few dumplings left on the huge plate, the county magistrate slowed down. He did not slow down because he could not eat anymore, but because there were not many dumplings left. He had to eat slowly to maximize the taste.
The leader of the soldiers who was most familiar with the county magistrate was surprised. He knew that ever since the county magistrate took office here, he had eaten dumplings a few times. However, every time, he only tasted a few and lost interest.
As the last dumpling went down his stomach, the county magistrate's eyes actually began to tear up.
The northeastern dumplings made by Shao 'an touched the softest part of the county magistrate's heart. This familiar taste of his hometown reminded him of his old mother at home.
Five years ago, the county magistrate received a transfer order and was transferred from the northeast to Sichuan to take over as the county magistrate. Before he left, his old mother made a bowl of hot dumplings. The dumplings dispelled the cold in the north. The thick motherly love in the dumplings made him no longer feel lost about being far away from his hometown. Unfortunately, since he came to Sichuan, he had never tasted such a taste again.
The magistrate wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. He stared at the empty plate as if he could see his mother's face on it.
"The dumplings taste very good. This is a plate of authentic northeastern dumplings. Little brother, I want to thank you. You've fulfilled one of my wishes, do you know? I haven't eaten authentic northeast dumplings for five years.”The county magistrate sighed with emotion.
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Only then did everyone know that Shao 'an's dumplings were made from the northeast. The southwest and northeast were very far apart, and the northeast dumplings were even more rare in Sichuan. Xiang En and the dumpling brothers were not familiar with these dumplings, so when Shao' an made these dumplings, they were so surprised.
Shao 'an had his own reasons for choosing the northeastern dumplings as the dumpling dish for the competition. In the future, the northeastern dumpling restaurants were highly accepted by the people. Just like the Sichuan restaurants all over the country, the northeastern dumpling restaurants were also spread all over the country.
The northeastern dumplings, which were famous for their large size, filling, and good taste, were even more suitable for the public's taste. Therefore, Shao 'an brought the northeastern dumplings of the later generations to this place. He firmly believed that the northeastern dumplings were undoubtedly the ultimate gourmet enjoyment for the people of today.
The county magistrate, who was extremely satisfied, suddenly became interested. He looked at Shao 'an.
"Little brother, you look like you're only in your teens, and your accent doesn't sound like you're from the northeast. I'm really curious how you make such authentic northeast dumplings.”The county magistrate asked curiously.
"Oh? My master taught me how to make these dumplings. My master is proficient in northern cuisines.”Shao 'an replied.
Shao 'an also made up his mind. In the future, if anyone asked him why he knew how to cook a particular dish, he would push the blame to Chef Ma as long as it was a Southern dish. He would push the blame to Chef Niu as long as it was a Northern dish. In any case, he would not take responsibility for it.
"I see, but little brother, you are also very impressive. To be able to master the most authentic northeastern dumplings at such a young age, your future will definitely be limitless.”The county magistrate, who was in a good mood, found Shaoan more and more pleasing to the eye.
"Hehe, you flatter me. Compared to my master's culinary skills that encompass the entire northern cuisine, I'm still far from it.”Shao 'an replied.
"Oh right, little brother, what are you doing?”The county magistrate finally realized the strange atmosphere.
"Cough cough, Sir! We're having an arena cooking showdown.”Shao 'an said awkwardly.
"Oh! So that was what happened! Then you can continue. I'm here to watch the show.”The county magistrate immediately decided to make things difficult for Shao 'an.
Shao 'an helplessly pointed at the empty plate in front of the county magistrate and then pointed at his stomach.
How could the county magistrate not understand Shao 'an's meaning? After all this time, he had eaten someone else's cooking competition!
The county magistrate, who was determined to compensate Shao 'an, immediately clapped his hands and said," It doesn't matter. We can just compete again. Little brother, tell me what ingredients you need. I'll definitely get them for you!"”
Brother Dumpling was a sensible person. Ever since he saw Shao 'an make the northeastern dumplings, he was already prepared to lose. Compared to the fresh northeastern dumplings, the flame dumplings that had no novelty had a much higher chance of winning. However, the county magistrate's interference gave him a way out.
"Milord, Shao 'an, I don't think there's a need for a duel. Shao' an's northeastern dumplings won this round.”Brother Dumpling said.
Brother Dumpling's attitude was undoubtedly the best excuse. No matter how good or delicious Shao 'an's northeastern dumplings were, it was useless. After all, the audience below the stage did not know, but everyone knew the taste of the fire dumplings! As long as they admitted defeat at this time, everyone would more or less think that it was because the county magistrate was optimistic about Shao 'an. After all, if they lost this match, the results of both sides would be a 1:1 draw, and everyone would be happy.
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