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"Mom, it's not going to happen. I've eaten sister's pine mushrooms before. They're delicious and definitely won't be a problem!"

"What do you mean 'no problem'? If that girl Qiu Niang wins all the votes, will she still have a chance?"

Old Woman Su was extremely worried. Since she had already lost, why was she still standing there? Quickly come down and flee. Perhaps, she might even be able to retrieve her life!

"Old man, are you saying something?"

"What are you saying? Isn't the outcome still uncertain?" What are you so anxious for? "

On the stage, everyone was waiting for the judge to make the final decision. After the three judges finished eating, they had a vivid aftertaste. They all felt that the taste of the mushrooms was inconceivable. It was a taste they had never tasted before.

It was smooth and refreshing, with a strange fragrance in the mouth. It lingered on her lips and teeth for a long time.

"Miss, dare I ask, how did you remove the smoke from this carbon?"

She had eaten many different kinds of pine mushrooms before, fried and stewed, but none of them were as delicious as the one she had today. She had only used the simplest cooking method, yet she was able to bring out the best of their natural flavor.

It's like this, this is from the mountain, it has been birthed from the essence of heaven and earth, and has a very good therapeutic effect. I wrapped it in oil first, and I've already dealt with the carbon grilled from the oil, so that the carbon won't have any serious smoke when it's roasted, and it tastes the same as when it's fried. However, it's not fried, it's originally a delicious ingredient, and in fact, it doesn't need to be cooked with much thought.

"Well said, we cooks are just there to let the ingredients display their most delicious taste. Cooking is actually just a way. Miss Su, you're right. The things we cook are also delicious. I'll vote for you."

After hearing her words, one of the judges agreed with her opinion!

"I'll vote for you too!"

When these words came out, everyone felt extremely pleasantly surprised. What? Su Jinsi's carburized pine antler had earned the favor of the two judges, but that mother Qiu had already passed with a full vote?

Everyone was waiting for Qiu Yun's answer. Seeing that she seemed to be hesitating, Qiu Niang admired the plate of pine mushrooms. "Judge Qiu Yun, please come to a conclusion!"

As long as his aunt came down here, Su Jinsi would lose for sure!

The county magistrate also stood up and walked over to the pine mushrooms. He lightly sniffed and said, "Mm, it smells really good. Su Jin Se, I've long since heard that the carbon baked pine mushrooms you made taste pretty good, but I've never tasted them before."

"Milord, this humble girl is willing to prepare this dish for you at any time."

"Chef Qiu, what's wrong? Is it difficult to make a decision for this dish?"

The county magistrate turned his head to look at Qiu Yun, who remained silent. Qiu Yun was having a hard time managing this. Seeing everyone looking at her, her vote was crucial.

As long as she said that this dish was not up to standard, the outcome of the battle would be decided. Her niece was still number one.

"Hurry up, hurry up!"

The people below the stage had already begun to urge her. Qiu Yun looked at the expectant Qiu Niang, then at the pine cones before standing up. "Everyone, my choice is …"

She clenched her fists as her expression became calm, but her heart was filled with anxiety. Qiu Yun was the aunt of the mother, if she had favouritism, then the victor today would be decided. Then, would she and Su Yu be caught in that trap and died with grievances?

Everyone looked at Qiu Yun, waiting for her final decision.

"I, Qiu Yun …"

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Su Jin Se, carbon grilled truffle, one vote!"

Once these words were said, everyone immediately screamed and cheered, "That's great! Su Jin Se passed the third round, but, that's not right. "Who is the kitchen girl?"

The county magistrate was quite surprised as well. "Chef Qiu, what you're saying is that the dishes that Su Jin is sitting on are equally matched with the ones that Qiu Niang is sitting on. But, you're going to choose the winner of this competition?"

Since Qiu Yun had voted for Su Jin Se, this was something he did not expect. Originally, he thought Su Jin Se would lose for sure, but …

"No, Su Jin Se's grilled pine mushrooms are slightly superior to the Lady Qiu's duck meat. Master, please announce the results of the competition!"

"What?"

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. This Qiu Yun actually said that Su Jin Se had won, then what about Qiu Niang?

"Aunt, what are you talking about?"

Qiuniang was terrified. What nonsense was her aunt spouting? How could she help an outsider and say that the food she cooked was not as good as Su Jin Se's?

Qiu Yun said coldly, "I am not spouting nonsense. Although the meat made by the Lady Qiu is tasty and looks good, but if I have to choose, Su Jin Se's roasted pine mushrooms are slightly better than the duck meat. Judges, what do you think?"

"Aiya, Chef Qiu is indeed impartial and selfless. To be honest, this carburized pine antler is indeed better than this plate of duck meat."

"Yes, I've never eaten anything so special. It's hard to imagine.

Qiu Yun slightly bowed. "County Magistrate, please announce that Danyang County's Su Jinsi has won this year's young girl's culinary competition!"

"No, aunt, you are not fair, not fair!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiu immediately went up and shouted, "Why are you saying that she's better than me? On what basis are you?"

She wasn't convinced, no matter what, why should she not be convinced? Why did her aunt say that Su Jin Se's pine mushrooms were better than her duck meat?

"Impudent! Qiuniang, the dishes you cook aren't as good as Su Jin Se's. This is a fact. If you want to learn to admit your inadequacies, then you must learn humbly. County Magistrate, please announce it!"

The county magistrate didn't expect Qiu Yun to be so selfless as to not favor his niece. "Alright, it's rare that Chef Qiu is so impartial and speaks using cooking. Now, I announce that the winner of the ninth female cooking contest is …"

"Su Jin Se!"

When the announcement was made, everyone was even more elated. Great, Danyang County had finally regained their pride. It was no longer the same county that lost every year.

"Su Jin Se, congratulations Su Jin Se!"

Su Jinsi also didn't expect that Auntie Qiu would eliminate her betrothed to such an extent. She slightly bowed with a respectful attitude. "Thank you, Auntie Qiu!"

"Su Jin Se, you're a genius at cooking. I, Qiu Yun, have never met such a young girl with talent in cooking in the past twenty years. This honor belongs to you!"

However, Qiu Niang could not accept it. She actually ran to the stage to cause trouble. "Aunt, why are you doing this?"

Her face was thrown into the pit, and those who had supported her in the past looked at her with contempt. In an instant, she fell from a high and mighty heaven to the ground, suffering a miserable fall that caused her to grit her teeth in pain.