Wang Fan’s dinner plate is noticeably larger than the usual disposable ones.

Of course, his portions are quite large too.

A large serving of fragrant snow-white steamed rice, a plate of rich and flavorful Wuxi Pork Ribs, a dish of Spicy Cabbage, Stir-fried Egg with Yellow Chives, and Garlic Oil Romaine, all fill the big plate to the brim. An ordinary appetite would definitely struggle to finish this portion.

Mr. Qi decided to deduct 50 points from Wang Fan for this dish.

After all, being nearly 60 years old, he traveled over 3 hours before finally tasting Wang Fan’s food.

He is a genuine Hangzhou Cuisine chef and happened to be on a business trip to Guizhou recently, so he naturally took on the task of tasting Wang Fan’s culinary delights.

The reason for the 50-point deduction is that he first drank his fill after falling into the water, and then got jostled around so much that he nearly vomited.

Out of a perfect score of 10, deducting 25 points each doesn’t seem too unfair, right?

As for whether Wang Fan can earn back those negative 40 points, well, that depends on whether the young man really has talent.

He thought it was unlikely.

After all, at Wang Fan’s age, he was still chopping vegetables, just starting to learn how to cook.

Wang Fan’s reputation precedes him, so his skill is undoubtedly there, but even if he has an extraordinary talent, he couldn’t possibly achieve master-level in every cuisine, could he?

"Whoa... this Wuxi Pork Ribs..."

With his mind pondering, he instinctively reached out for the meal package handed over by Zhuo Qianqian.

Being currently the most unoffendable person in the scenic area, Wang Fan’s stall has already been expanded by the scenic area, from seating 5 people to easily accommodating over 20.

Just after receiving his meal, Mr. Qi’s expression turned serious.

Rich but not greasy.

This was his first reaction upon seeing the ribs.

Rich can be seen visually, while greasy usually refers to the taste, but oily dishes can already visually suggest greasiness.

Yet, this Wuxi Pork Ribs in front of him raised no such concerns.

Each rib is almost identical in size, traditionally made with two bones to ensure that each cooked piece has consistent quality.

The reddish color involves more than just dark soy sauce for coloring; red yeast rice powder is definitely used, a technique rarely seen in other cuisines, but genuinely Wuxi-style.

Each rib now shines red and bright, perfectly cooked with juice that adheres to each piece evenly and stably, as though enveloped by a thin layer of honey glaze.

The accompanying fried ginger strips not only add flavor but enhance presentation, undeniably showcasing its premium status based on appearance alone!

Mr. Qi felt somewhat speechless, with an incredible voice lingering in his mind, saying: "Could he really be that good?"

There is only one way to validate this question—and that is to eat!

Flicking open the bamboo chopsticks and sliding them against each other to scrape off burrs, Mr. Qi had already lifted a rib to his nose.

The sweet scent of caramelized sugar, the rich aroma of meat, and the unique mix of spices came together devoid of any fishy smell.

"These ribs seem not to have been blanched; they smell even richer and have more flavor."

Mr. Qi kept nodding internally as he observed, even though he’d already deducted 50 points right away, as a professional chef and food critic, he’s bound to follow his instincts when encountering a good dish. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Nope, can’t resist!

Being a proper man from Wuxi, Mr. Qi hadn’t tasted his hometown flavors during his nearly week’s stay in Guizhou, constantly attending banquets and taste tests, returning home exhausted with no mood to cook for himself.

But these Wuxi Pork Ribs were indeed his absolute favorite.

As soon as the ribs entered his mouth, a burst of rich sweetness expanded on his palate, it was the sweetness unique to Wuxi, the taste Mr. Qi was most familiar with.

How bold!

Mr. Qi complimented inwardly.

It’s known that certain cuisines can’t step outside their regional borders without a reason, as not everyone can accept Wuxi’s sweetness.

Was he truly unafraid of backlash?

This concern vanished within seconds as his taste buds savored the saltiness.

Overwhelming sweetness might be hard to accept, but sweet yet salty is easier for people to embrace, especially with such balanced saltiness, which highlighted the ribs’ sweetness instead.

The sauce tightly wrapped around the ribs resembled a moist oil film, as teeth pierced through, fresh and rich juice began to spread uninhibitedly in his mouth, the salty-sweet taste lacked any greasy feeling, instead accentuating the ribs’ fragrant freshness, an elusive hint of wine aroma made him want to indulge more.

Teeth penetrated the rib meat, gently sucking it detached from the bone, and each strand was imbued with rich juice, every bite offered the tender meat’s intricate depth along with the sauce’s savor, inducing an irresistible feeling for Mr. Qi.

Chewing the ribs, he glanced at the vibrant-green Spicy Cabbage liked it so much, couldn’t help but scoop a bite into his mouth.

The cabbage leaves crisply cracked under Mr. Qi’s teeth’s pressure, simultaneously releasing rich aroma mingled with faint sweetness.

Juicy, sweet, and refreshing, the first bite left Mr. Qi with the distinct sense of freshness in the cabbage.

Freshest vegetables need no excessive seasoning, pork fat enhances aroma, salt lifts flavor, all other spices become unnecessary, already a rare feast.

Moreover, this refreshing sweet taste didn’t dilute the ribs’ aroma within his mouth, instead imprinting that unique fragrance onto his taste buds so strongly that after savoring some greens, he irresistibly picked up another rib.

Mr. Qi is rather lean, standing 175 cm tall and weighing only 120 pounds, with a tiny waist that would make many girls envious.

With this kind of physique, his appetite naturally isn’t large.

But today, he truly felt as though his stomach turned into a bottomless pit, seemingly unable to be satisfied no matter how much he ate.

Not just him, it appeared that everyone dining at Wang Fan’s stall suddenly developed an unusually large appetite.

All know binge eating isn’t good, but there seems to be no way to resist.

Even Gang and Hua, who’ve been into fitness for twenty years, are renowned for their unwavering willpower, yet their current manner of eating is really unwatchable, so much so that recordings must be edited to remove such moments.

Miss Fairy has given up on dieting, chomping rib after rib, continuously chanting "how can I diet with an empty stomach" to fool herself.

Those abundantly blessed in figure, intending to slim down, were telling themselves that today they’d indulge for once, and start dieting earnestly from tomorrow, since Boss Wang’s culinary moments were nearly akin to a rare novel-like encounter, how could one miss out due to dieting?

After all, missing one or two days wouldn’t make a difference!