Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 497: Playing Me? (Two - s Combined)

Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Playing Me? (Two Chapters Combined)

"Yes, with such two-faced behavior, who would dare to associate with her again?"

"What Xue Jieyu said earlier, I’m afraid it was directed at Ding Ruyun. On the surface, she’s gentle and plays well with others. Unlike Ye Fei, who, although not close usually, is willing to help at critical moments."

"This shows that Ye Fei truly has good character."

The other contestants were still waiting for the judges’ comments in front of the cooking station, and at this moment, all eyes turned to Ding Ruyun.

They usually got along well.

Who would’ve thought Ding Ruyun was such a person?

In the qualifying seats, the expressions of the other two contestants also showed a bit of surprise as they looked at Ye Fei.

They thought Ding Ruyun was kind, but it turns out she says nice things but turns her back on people when it’s time to help.

They thought Ye Fei had a bad temper, was troublesome, and often argued, but at crucial moments, she was incredibly loyal and straightforward.

They truly misjudged people.

Thinking back on their previous attitudes toward Ye Fei, they felt a bit embarrassed.

One screen replayed while the main screen continued with the live broadcast.

At this moment, the judges finished tasting Xue Jieyu’s dish and moved on to Chen Zhengping’s.

"I remember the time you put the fish into the steamer," Guo Wenbo said. "The fish you chose is rather large, and considering the steaming time, it seems risky. It’s likely not cooked."

Chen Zhengping said, "I hurt my hand in the middle, so my movements were a bit slow."

"As a professional chef, being injured isn’t ideal, but being so careless as to get a fishbone stuck under your nail shows you were quite unfocused at the time," Ye Huasong said. "Therefore, this can’t be an excuse for your dish’s failure."

Chen Zhengping felt indignant.

The judges hadn’t tasted his dish yet, so how could they be so sure it failed?

But he should also consider that all five judges were very experienced chefs.

Knowing how long to steam a fish of this size is a basic matter; how could they possibly misjudge it?

"Let’s verify if it’s cooked," Gu Changfeng took a small dining knife and sliced open the thickest part of the fish’s belly.

As the fish meat was spread open, the center was seen to be slightly pinkish.

The fish hadn’t turned white, nor was it fully cooked into flakiness.

"The fact is, your fish wasn’t steamed properly," Gu Changfeng placed the knife aside and did not pick up his chopsticks, "This is not a mistake a professional chef should make."

The other four judges also refrained from picking up their chopsticks.

"If I had just two more minutes, only two minutes..." Chen Zhengping said urgently.

"However, this is a competition; everyone’s time is the same. We can’t just give you two extra minutes, even if your hand is injured," Ye Huasong said unreservedly, "Moreover, your hand injury was due to your own carelessness, and it’s your responsibility."

"But... but only the inside is uncooked; most of the outside is cooked," Chen Zhengping said. "Can I have a chance to let the main chefs taste it? The taste is really good."

"This is a dish I’ve spent a long time designing," Chen Zhengping said.

Guo Wenbo said, "If fish is not cooked, no matter how good the taste is, we won’t sample it."

"In a restaurant, would you serve an uncooked dish to a guest?" Luo Jialin said coldly.

"I announce, Group Seven, Xue Jieyu wins," Guo Wenbo said.

Not a single judge tried Chen Zhengping’s dish.

Chen Zhengping’s hands clenched tightly into fists.

After thanking them, Xue Jieyu quickly went to the qualifying seats.

As she approached, she smiled at Ye Fei from afar.

She sat firmly beside Ye Fei and quietly thanked her, "Thank you, if you hadn’t given me the scallions and ginger, I would have been eliminated."

"You’re welcome," Ye Fei generously accepted the thanks.

Chen Zhengping, while walking toward the elimination seat, felt disoriented.

He couldn’t accept the fact of his elimination.

He was ranked near the top, and before the competition, he was relieved after being grouped with Xue Jieyu.

Thinking he had guaranteed victory today.

Who knew, he would actually lose!

It was all Ye Fei’s fault!

Approaching the elimination seat, Chen Zhengping refused to sit.

Suddenly, he turned and stared intently at Ye Fei.

If not for her meddling, how could he have been distracted?

How could he have been injured, and ultimately, how could he have committed such a low-level mistake as steaming the fish improperly?

Yes, and earlier, when Ye Fei blocked the pantry door, it wasted a lot of their time.

Otherwise, time would definitely have been sufficient!

It was Ye Fei’s fault that he was eliminated!

Ding Ruyun, at the elimination seat, seeing Chen Zhengping’s reaction, added fuel to the fire, "Ye Fei is impressive; she eliminates anyone who looks down on her. I wonder who else doesn’t like her; they’ll probably be eliminated soon."

Chen Zhengping suddenly turned to Ding Ruyun.

"Not coming in to sit?" Ding Ruyun craned her neck, feeling tired, "Things are already like this. Even if you’re dissatisfied, there’s nothing you can do. The judges won’t change their decision. You might as well think about what’s next."

"What’s next?" Chen Zhengping finally came back to his senses.

The matter was settled, and he couldn’t keep standing outside.

Finally, unwillingly, he entered the elimination seat.

"You’re eliminated; are you willing to accept it? Just watching as Ye Fei goes ahead, eliminating anyone who opposes her?" Ding Ruyun whispered.

"Before, you weren’t hostile towards her because of me and Jiu Mei, but today, you were impolite several times. And what’s the result? You got eliminated today. Why is it such a coincidence?"

Chen Zhengping’s face darkened.

"Honestly, if it weren’t for her meddling, even if your fish hadn’t been cooked. Likewise, Xue Jieyu’s dish had flaws. Without ginger and scallions, her fish jelly wasn’t tasty," Ding Ruyun whispered, "Then, who would’ve advanced between you two? It’s really uncertain."

"But it’s not like now where you were eliminated without a shred of suspense," Ding Ruyun continued quietly.

Ding Ruyun reminded Chen Zhengping once more.

Chen Zhengping immediately asked, "What do you plan to do?"

"What can I do? I’m also eliminated and might never get the chance to meet Ye Fei again," Ding Ruyun chuckled.

"Then why are you telling me this?" Chen Zhengping said coldly, "Are you playing me?"

"With your impulsive nature, that’s why you suffered losses in front of Ye Fei," Ding Ruyun said, "Future matters are uncertain. We’ll have to wait until the competition is over to see. Asking me suddenly, I don’t have any ideas either."