Sparring with a Special Grade Chef

The group walked out of the shop and saw a crowd chasing something outside. Liang Yin also ran over.

"Wang Zhi, watch the shop!"

Wang Zhi: ...

At this moment, the street was crowded. Lin Chudong directly got on Liang Yin's electric scooter and rushed out.

He didn't participate in reality shows before, not because he wasn't interested, but because the system required it.

Now, he had no chance to participate.

Just for the promotion of the song, he had to try his luck today.

Lin Chudong opened the Lucky Card in his mind. With a thought, one Lucky Card disappeared.

He hoped it would be useful at this critical moment.

Liang Yin and Jia Lu ran a few steps but couldn't run anymore. They said helplessly.

"These people can really run. I thought it was just for show on TV, but I didn't expect them to be actually running!"

"Did you see which celebrity it was?"

"I saw her, it looks like Lin Qiqi!"

"It's her! She's so beautiful, what a shame I didn't see her!"

At this moment, a tall and slender young girl was running at full speed, holding a mission card in her hand. Several cameramen around her were also panting.

Lin Qiqi was a little anxious and said to the camera, "Cameramen, I'm sorry, I have to run."

"The mission this time is to randomly pull someone from the street to compete with a Special Grade Chef. I need to go to the snack street behind!"

Lin Qiqi was a newly popular "house goddess" who had played the leading role in several idol dramas and had very high popularity. In reality shows, she mainly played a sweet and well-behaved character, which was very likable.

She's young indeed, she can really run.

A director whispered, "Qiqi, you're running too fast and the camera can't catch up. Slow down a bit. Look for people who are funny or interesting, understand?"

Lin Qiqi nodded. Reality shows were not real; they were all scripted. Even if they randomly found passersby, they had to listen to the Director Team.

The Director Team had given instructions: they didn't really need to find a chef, but someone interesting and distinctive.

Lin Qiqi started searching on the pedestrian street.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from behind.

"Get out of the way! Beep beep!"

A horn blared. Everyone turned to look and saw a black electric scooter speeding towards them. The man on the scooter, wearing a helmet, executed a stylish drift to stop right in front of Lin Qiqi.

"Miss, need a ride?"

This entrance was perfectly captured by the cameras. His flashy arrival immediately drew laughter from the onlookers.

Lin Qiqi glanced back at the Director Team, who immediately nodded.

"Yes, please, big brother. We're from the Super Challenge Program Group. Could you help us with a task?"

Lin Chudong said, "No problem, little sister. Hop on."

Lin Qiqi directly swung her leg over the electric scooter. "Big brother, let's go to the plaza up ahead. I need to participate in a competition. Can you cook?"

"Can I cook? When I cook at home, people say my food tastes like it's from a restaurant. When I worked as a chef in a restaurant, customers said my food tasted like home. Do you think I can cook?"

Lin Qiqi chuckled. "You're so funny. Then I'll be counting on you. Our opponent is a Special Grade Chef!"

"Special Grade? Then he's finished. I'm at least Special Grade 2."

"Big brother, Special Grade 1 is better than Special Grade 2! The smaller the number, the higher the rank!"

"Then I'm Special Grade 0. Just watch!"

Their entire conversation was recorded. The Director Team, holding their walkie-talkies, said, "This audience member is excellent. Give him more camera time and chances to speak. Create some program effect."

"Received!"

Soon, they arrived at the competition plaza.

By this time, the plaza was already crowded. Camera positions were set, lights were ready, and five celebrities—four men and one woman—were in position.

When Lin Qiqi arrived on Lin Chudong's electric scooter, it caused an immediate stir.

As they got close, Lin Chudong braked sharply.

Lin Qiqi instinctively hugged him, her back feeling like it had bumped into a giant marshmallow. He swore it wasn't intentional.

A middle-aged man said, "Qiqi, where did you find this driver? Time is running out!"

The speaker was the popular movie star Li Bo, a Billion-Dollar Film Emperor with immense popularity, and a cornerstone of the Super Challenge program.

Lin Qiqi said, "This is the chef I found. Let's start now!"

Li Bo smiled, made a few teasing remarks, and then the formal competition began.

Even now, no one recognized Lin Chudong.

First, Lin Chudong was dressed too ordinarily today, lacking any professional singer's flair.

Second, these people were all from the film and television industry and didn't understand the music scene. They definitely knew of the Da Fei Band, but they hadn't seen Da Fei himself.

"This competition involves celebrities and ordinary people cooking together, and then competing against a Special Grade Chef. The judges are professional gourmets, and the first-place winner will receive a mysterious prize!"

Reality shows primarily focus on humor and drama. The public really wants to see an ordinary person defeat a Special Grade Chef.

Lin Qiqi asked, "Big brother, what's your surname?"

"My surname is Lin, Lin Chudong."

Lin Chudong tried to chat more. Although most of it might be edited out later, the more screen time he got, the better the effect.

"The opponent is a Special Grade Chef. What are we going to make? Do you have confidence?" Lin Qiqi was very naive and sunny. It was unclear if she was genuine or faking it. If she was faking it, then these actors were truly amazing.

"I'll be the main chef, you help me with the ingredients. Let's make Nine-Turned Intestines!"

Lin Qiqi started chopping vegetables with a cleaver, while Lin Chudong processed the intestines nearby.

The process of preparing intestines can be unpleasant for viewers, so there were hardly any shots of it.

Lin Qiqi's chopping was incredibly beautiful, naturally garnering a lot of camera time.

Fortunately, Lin Qiqi also took good care of Lin Chudong. Even though there were no cameras on him, she kept talking to him.

"Brother Lin, we're from the same clan. What a coincidence! Why did you decide to make Nine-Turned Intestines?"

Lin Chudong said, "It's a famous Shandong dish. To leave an impression on the judges, we must go for a strong flavor."

Lin Qiqi smiled, "Your idea is good. We'll either overwhelm them with fragrance or stink them out!"

Lin Chudong's cooking skills were quite impressive. With the boost from [Intermediate Cooking Skill], his preparation was as smooth as flowing water.

Several intestines were cleaned, marinated inside and out with cooking wine and white vinegar, then threaded together one by one and cut into segments about two centimeters long.

He heated oil in a wok and began julienning ginger.

At the same time, the dark-skinned Special Grade Chef also started julienning ginger.

The two men's movements were synchronized, and their speed was extremely fast. The ginger shreds were thin and uniform, and their chopping rhythm was strong, drawing gasps from the crowd.

Who exactly was this young man?

He could match the knife skills of a Special Grade Chef?

Even slightly faster?

Lin Chudong put away the seasonings, stir-fried, and simmered on low heat.

A moment later, the aroma filled the air. He sprinkled on shredded scallions, plated, and served the dish.

An exquisite Nine-Turned Intestines was placed in front of the camera.

Li Bo said exaggeratedly, "Qiqi, I can't believe you, a beautiful young lady, have such a heavy taste!"

Lin Qiqi smiled, "I've struck gold! Brother Lin from our group, his skill is no less than a Special Grade Chef!"

The Special Grade Chef beside them frowned slightly and snorted.

"Nine-Turned Intestines, whoever makes it fails. It's not skillful, it doesn't taste good, it's just for show."

"If I'm worse than an amateur, then my Shandong Cuisine Special Grade title is useless!"