Asi sat on the stool and began shoveling curry into his mouth with his hands, eating with gusto.
"Brother, I think you should just give up!"
"These guys don't understand deliciousness at all. I make such good food, and they won't even eat it. Yours definitely won't be as tasty as mine, so they probably won't even try it!"
Asi said, while eating curry, his tone filled with disappointment.
"It's fine. I'm not making it for them. I just want to cook something to satisfy my own hunger!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly.
Although Jiang Yi said this, he still wanted to promote Chinese cuisine.
If the onlookers weren't interested in tasting, that was fine too.
"Teacher, I think I smell something!"
Natasha leaned close to the large pot, sniffing the air, looking like a greedy kitten.
Jiang Yi checked the time and, seeing that it was almost ready, removed the lid.
The next second, an intoxicating aroma wafted out of the iron pot, spreading through the air.
This smell was enough to make a child in the next building cry with hunger.
When Jiang Yi looked up, he saw everyone staring intently in his direction, constantly swallowing, their mouths watering!
Even Asi, standing nearby, found the curry in his hands less appetizing.
Natasha wiped her mouth and asked Jiang Yi, "Can I have a taste?"
"Of course!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly and then served Natasha a bowl.
Natasha quickly took it, brought it to her nose, and then said, drooling, "Just the smell makes me want to eat. Before I've even taken a bite, I know this is absolutely heavenly deliciousness!"
Jiang Yi chuckled and served himself a bowl. Just as he was about to start eating, Natasha had already finished her bowl and was licking it clean with her tongue.
"I want more!"
Natasha exclaimed.
Jiang Yi served Natasha another bowl.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to put down the ladle, he looked up and saw countless pairs of eyes fixed on the large iron pot, their hands wiping the corners of their mouths.
Just the aroma alone was making them drool!
"Brother, give me a bowl!"
Asi pleaded with Jiang Yi, his eyes full of longing.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi served Asi another bowl.
"I want to try too..."
The crowd began to gather around, all of them eager, fearing they might miss out.
"You can serve yourselves!"
After Jiang Yi served himself a bowl, he handed the ladle to the crowd.
The crowd immediately began to scramble for the food, almost coming to blows.
If one hadn't witnessed it personally, no one would have believed such a scene.
Natasha, after finishing her second bowl, was still not satisfied and was about to get another one. However, when she reached the large iron pot, she saw that there was nothing left inside.
Natasha's face was filled with disappointment.
Looking at Natasha, it seemed she could have eaten ten more bowls if they were available.
"Teacher, I've never eaten such wonderful food. Can you teach me how to make it?"
Natasha pleaded with a hopeful look.
"Even if I teach you, you won't be able to learn!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly. "It requires experience and skill, with strict requirements for heat control and technique. Even a slight deviation can result in a world of difference in taste."
"I don't care, you have to teach me!"
Natasha insisted, intending to cling to Jiang Yi.
"Alright, I'll tell you all the ingredients needed, the simmering time, and the precautions. You can ponder over it back home. Whether you succeed will depend on you alone!"
Jiang Yi said, eating as he explained to Natasha how to simmer the soup.
Natasha listened very attentively.
Finally, afraid she would forget, Natasha found paper and a pen and wrote everything down.
Jiang Yi had never seen Natasha so enthusiastic. She hadn't even been this excited when she wanted to learn traditional Chinese medicine.
After eating his fill, Jiang Yi stood up and noticed that the crowd hadn't dispersed.
"The soup you made just now is the most delicious soup I've ever had in my life!"
"I'm the owner of a five-star hotel in Simon State. I want to hire you as my head chef and I'll give you double the salary every month!"
"With you joining, my hotel will definitely become the most famous hotel in the entire Eagle Country, and business will explode!"
A portly businessman said excitedly to Jiang Yi.
The portly businessman had already spotted a huge business opportunity.
Jiang Yi smiled slightly.
"I'll give you triple the salary!"
"How about this, as long as you're willing to be my hotel's head chef, we can discuss the salary at your leisure!"
The portly businessman said eagerly.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I must decline!"
Jiang Yi refused on the spot.
It wasn't that Jiang Yi looked down on the profession of a chef, but he had no interest in becoming one.
Seeing Jiang Yi's refusal, the portly businessman's face was filled with disappointment.
After everyone gradually left, the surroundings finally returned to quiet.
"Master, you are truly amazing. I've discovered you are an all-around expert. Not only is your medical skill so profound, but your culinary art is also so astonishing."
Natasha's face was filled with admiration.
Jiang Yi smiled without saying a word.
At this moment, Jiang Tian was looking at Jiang Yi with disdain.
"I never imagined that Jiang Yi would possess such astonishing culinary skills. To amaze everyone with just a casual demonstration is truly surprising!"
Lu Ming was somewhat taken aback.
"Jiang Yi merely has the potential to be a cook. Such skills are not worthy of the grand stage; he will only become a laughingstock!"
"Moreover, today's competition is not about cooking, but about medical skills!"
"Jiang Yi's medical skills are not enough to contend with."
Jiang Tian said dismissively.
"Indeed."
Lu Ming nodded, a look of disdain appearing on his face.
"I have made all the arrangements. Not only will I make Jiang Yi lose miserably, but I will also ruin his reputation. Isn't the drug regulatory agency in Simon State looking to suppress Jiang Yi? Then I'll lend them a hand!"
Jiang Tian revealed a sinister smile.
"Young Master Jiang, your strategic planning is flawless. No one can save him today; he is doomed!"
Lu Ming said with a slight smile.
Jiang Tian's face was filled with smugness.
"My father is taking Jiang Yi too seriously by having me personally deal with him. Someone like Jiang Yi, who has no real skills, could be dealt with by anyone."
Lu Ming nodded in agreement.
...
At this moment, on Jiang Yi's side.
"Teacher, my father said he will be coming later!"
Natasha said with a chuckle.
"What is the Great Lord coming for? Did he also send someone to participate?"
Jiang Yi asked.
"How could my father possibly send someone to participate in such a competition!"
Natasha said, then stopped herself. After a moment, she spoke again, "Teacher, if I tell you why my father is coming, you can't get angry!"