In short, the "Monkey Brain" dish prepared by Xia Chuyi is both delicious and interesting, very much appealing to the tastes of media personnel.

Seeing such a reaction, everyone understood that this challenge was likely a sure victory for the Z country team.

However, the Korea delegation, along with those they’ve recruited, certainly didn’t want to see such a scene.

"Speaking of which, the Z country delegation’s dish was served only after our Korea team had already been serving for some time. Isn’t that a bit unfair?" a Korea delegation’s stooge deliberately questioned.

Hearing the doubt, Xia Chuyi smiled slightly.

"Unfair? There are no rules specifying the cooking time or the order of serving, right?" Xia Chuyi calmly said, "Otherwise, my earlier dishes were served much earlier, while Korea team was quite late."

The implication being that if Xia Chuyi’s present serving is unfair, then the Korea team’s earlier serving later than Xia Chuyi’s is also unfair.

"Well... but the Korea team’s planned dishes are a court feast, which was fixed from the start, hence the delay, whereas your dish was added afterwards." The stooges hesitated, struggling to say, "If dishes can be added infinitely like that, then it would be unfair." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi smiled slightly, saying, "My previously reported dishes are part of a Tofu Feast, and my final dish ’Monkey Brain’ is also made from tofu, so it’s all part of one whole."

"Moreover, the broth used for ’Monkey Brain’ was already simmered in advance, not an impromptu addition," Xia Chuyi calmly supplemented.

At this point, Xia Chuyi indeed hadn’t violated any rules.

"If that’s the case, let’s proceed to vote." At this moment, the United States official hosting the event loudly addressed the people present.

The voting result was naturally Xia Chuyi’s victory.

The Korea team was quite dissatisfied with this result but had no choice but to accept it.

Especially after the first challenge, following this event, the Z country delegation’s pavilion saw even more crowds and thriving business.

"Chef Xia, what exactly is that Braised Lion’s Head you mentioned? We’re quite interested, can you make it tomorrow?"

Due to the ’Monkey Brain’ situation, diners developed a strong interest in those Z country delicacies with strange names.

"Certainly, no problem." Xia Chuyi’s intention for participating in this gastronomic event was to promote Z country cuisine.

Moreover, Xia Chuyi pondered that the Braised Lion’s Head dish should cater well to the preferences of the American people.

Thus, she eagerly granted the diners’ request.

Compared to the bustling Z country pavilion, the Korea delegation’s side had considerably less activity.

If the Korea delegation hadn’t proposed another challenge the next day, there wouldn’t have been such low foot traffic, at least they would have garnered some votes, which would also benefit their country’s culinary promotion.

One can only say, if you don’t trouble yourself, you won’t get into trouble.

But since they chose their actions, they would have to face the consequences themselves.

Of course, due to the victory in the first challenge, during the final few days, other delegations liked to come to find Xia Chuyi for challenges.

In response, Xia Chuyi didn’t reject any of them.

Because Xia Chuyi had made an impression with the media in the first challenge, being young and a woman.

The American media personnel were very fond of her and enjoyed watching and reporting on competitions featuring her.