Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 421 - 419: Wang Fan’s Post-Match Interview
Upon hearing Wang Fan’s candid admission, Zhuo Qianqian was naturally very happy. With her fearless personality, she immediately raised her arms above her head and made a heart gesture.
The director also timely gave a close-up of her whole face, a delicate face full of exotic charm, immediately causing a chorus of howls from the audience.
Wang Cong, somewhat amazed, said: "I didn’t expect Mr. Wang’s girlfriend to be so beautiful. Here’s wishing the two of you a long and happy life together. On behalf of all the single friends out there, I’d like to ask, how does one find such a beautiful girlfriend?"
Wang Fan smiled and said: "To capture her heart, you must first capture her stomach. So, friends, when you have some free time, why not learn to cook? Cooking can be a great way to relax both body and mind, with many benefits."
Hearing this, the happiest ones were the girls present. After all, if the boys learn how to cook, wouldn’t it mean they wouldn’t have to shoulder this burden? You can’t expect to eat takeout every day after getting married, can you?
Feeling that the topic was straying, Wang Cong quickly brought it back to the main subject: "Alright, enough small talk. Now I’d like to ask Mr. Wang, winning the championship means you are the most authentic Guobaorou maker here today, using traditional methods. What are your thoughts on this?"
Wang Fan thought for a moment and said: "I don’t think there’s really an ’authentic’ or not. Even the recipes passed down by our ancestors have signs of modification. Different seasonings and ingredients that are discovered can all be incorporated into our cooking. This is a form of positive innovation."
"So, it seems that Mr. Wang supports Guobaorou with different flavors?"
Wang Fan nodded: "Every innovation actually provides diners with more choices. If the diners are satisfied, we chefs are also happy, so I believe there’s nothing wrong with different flavors, and there’s no need to be hung up on what’s considered authentic or not."
His words made the participating chefs happy.
In the past, they were often criticized for making different flavors, but wasn’t that ultimately to make the diners comfortable?
"Right."
"Master Wang is absolutely right!"
"Master Wang is awesome!"
Lv Xianchao and the other professional judges also nodded frequently, looking at Wang Fan with even more admiration.
So young yet so composed, he’s bound to become great!
Hmm... perhaps he’s already achieved greatness now? That texture in his Guobaorou—seems like I can’t replicate it...
At this moment, Wang Cong suddenly asked a sharp question: "Mr. Wang, what are your views on the upcoming pre-packaged meals competition? Or what are your thoughts on pre-packaged meals?"
Her question made Liu Director and several professional judges frown involuntarily.
There’s been significant resistance to pre-packaged meals recently. If the champion says something unfavorable now, it won’t benefit the upcoming competition at all.
This host is too reckless!
After asking, Wang Cong was suddenly taken aback, realizing her mistake.
In the past, many competitions were predetermined, and everything from what to say to who would answer the questions was communicated in advance. This time, she habitually asked questions she wasn’t supposed to.
But this competition isn’t predetermined!
It’s organized by several culture and tourism bureaus, the entire event is transparent, and there’s even a live tasting session at the end, so there’s no room for fakery. The champion was unexpected, and asking this question—if the answer goes wrong, she might lose her job!
How to fix this?
Wang Cong suddenly became nervous, but the words were already out, and it was live—so many people were watching. Besides praying silently, there was nothing else she could do.
Brother, please don’t say something you shouldn’t!
Wang Fan was also surprised. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to ask me this question?
As a chef, I naturally don’t align with pre-packaged meals.
However, the masses were excited when the question was asked.
Because, ultimately, pre-packaged meals are closely related to them, and it’s highly likely they, as working-class people, are the main target group.
Life is already tough. They just want to enjoy their meals, and now you won’t even let them eat properly, serving them a bunch of pre-packaged meals to deceive them.
If you add more ingredients, I might end up paying to eat myself sick. Why would I do that?
Honestly, Boss Wang, if you even hint that pre-packaged meals are good, we’re losing our fandom!
Wang Fan’s fans fell silent at that moment, quietly awaiting his response.
The question was indeed very sharp, but they all hoped Boss Wang would answer from the heart.
Wang Fan thought for a moment and said: "Personally, I don’t like pre-packaged meals."
With this statement, not only Wang Cong, but also the professional judges and leaders had faces as dark as coal. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
This is going to ruin the event!
The fans, however, were full of excitement. That’s the Boss Wang they know, bold enough to speak the truth!
Wang Fan continued, disregarding their reactions: "I pursue turning ingredients into a variety of delicacies, but the model of pre-packaged meals is contrary to what I pursue. Their long-term storage and secondary processing lead to nutrient loss and deteriorated taste, which I cannot tolerate.
Pre-packaged meals may contain many food additives, and long-term consumption can impact health. Furthermore, their nutritional components might not be balanced, leading to chronic diseases like obesity and hypertension with long-term consumption.
Also, their taste is monotonous, unable to cater to different people’s taste preferences. For those seeking a culinary experience, pre-packaged meals lack soul and uniqueness."
With these words, the faces of the leaders and professional judges turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Wang Cong’s once fair face turned pale; she seemed to envision herself handing in her resignation the next day.
However, she still wanted to make one last attempt.
Feigning calmness but with a trembling voice, she asked: "So, do you think pre-packaged meals... have no benefits at all?"
After asking, she looked pleadingly at Wang Fan.
The excited fans quieted down, waiting for Wang Fan’s response.
Wang Fan, in fact, has experienced pre-packaged meals before.
In his past life as an ordinary worker, he had eaten quite a few of them.
Even though that wasn’t being advertised, he didn’t naively believe that a plate of freshly stir-fried Yuxiang shredded pork could be ready in two minutes.
And the taste was truly unbearable.
Not only was there no texture, but it was also unbearably salty.
But to say it was entirely useless, Wang Fan didn’t think it had reached that point either.
"There are indeed some benefits."
"Hmm?"
This turnaround brought smiles to the faces of Wang Cong and the leaders, while the fans instantly frowned.
Is Boss Wang going to defend pre-packaged meals?
If he’s willing to defend this, then we might really lose our fandom!
