Young Master's Lovely Chef

Chapter 75: The Battle of the Past

After passing through quite a long hurdle, finally the man with an aura of real presence managed to reach the final round on this day. He really did not expect he could become an elected candidate after fighting desperately for just one goal.

Tak

Tak

Tak

Those graceful and resolute footsteps momentarily drugged the guests. It felt the echo filled the room that witnessed the hot battle this time. His face was so handsome with a shady look that was able to wash away the women.

"Let's welcome the second contestant, Mikael Abiyaksa" exclaimed the MC.

Cheers and applause heard each other. Even so, Mikael did not heed this because he only participated in this race because he wanted to earn money in order to pay his brother's debt.

"Thank you" said Mikael politely.

He then stood in his place while observing the ingredients that had been neatly arranged on the table. For a moment he thought about the menu he was going to cook this time, considering the theme was about family.

No exception to its competitors, the Quardo. The handsome man from Singapore is nicknamed the King of Master Chef. Three times get the trophy win, not immediately make him satisfied. His selfish attitude is becoming more and more.

"I'll win again. My parents will be proud of me and make me heir to their business." The Quardo is optimistic.

Quardo is the son of a famous married couple in Singapore. Born as a second child made him have to be eliminated to be the successor to his father's business. The older brother who incidentally is a doctor with forced to be an heir because the Quardo is considered not to have any ability. The spoiled man who lived the poya-foya had to bite his finger at the decision of the father.

"I will succeed again" he said confidently.

He glanced towards the judges who nodded in understanding with that gaze. Quardo smiled happily and began to continue what he had started. He was sure that this time he would win again and make Mikael lose in a landslide.

Yeah, he's so confident that he's been yawning the judges there. The Quardo is aware that his abilities are still below average. But in order to prove to his father, he was willing to do evil. Arrogant and full of cheating, that's who he is.

Forty minutes later there had been two special dishes on the table in the middle of the stage. On the left is Lasagna and on the right is Papeda.

A very fragrant fragrance was immediately stirred up in the room to make people swallow hungry saliva.

"Wow ... it smells so good!" exclaim the spectators.

The judges began to judge the appearance of the two foods. However, what caught their attention was a dough that was shaped like glue. It feels ridiculous to be eaten.

"Tell me about your cooking" a jury told Mikael.

"I make a unique food that comes from one of the provinces in Indonesia, namely Papua. This food is named Papeda or abbreviation of Papua Peduli Damai. Papeda is the oldest culinary in Papua and has been around since prehistoric times ..."

"I deliberately chose this food because it contains a philosophy, that is, eating in one family keeps a story for the future of children and grandchildren." Mikael explained while paying attention to the judges who seemed a little difficult to take the dough.

"really unique." A jury praised the act until the Quardo growled in annoyance.

Slurrpp...

The faint sound there made the spectators almost salivate. How not? To enjoy a mouthful of papeda alone takes a little effort for those who are unfamiliar with the food.

"It's a fitting blend. How do you make a perfect dough like this? Eating with yellow sauce is really good. " While enjoying, the judges were unceasingly amazed.

Mikael began to explain if the dough is processed sago. Everyone can make papeda, but the perfect dough is the texture must have the right level of suppleness or viscosity, which must be chewy and not diluted. The texture of papeda affects in terms of its taste and level of enjoyment.

The judges nodded their heads in fascination with Mikael's words. This food looks strange but very delicious. And of course they are grateful to be able to taste one of the legendary foods.

While the Quardo was already furious until the sound of his teeth snapping resuscitated the judges who immediately dehemed normalized the look of their faces.

"That's weird food," Quardo circus.

Mikael did not respond because his mind was wandering into the past when his wife was alive. Both of them seemed very happy because they could eat Papeda in one dish. Food is mandatory almost every day.

The daydreams were spoiled when the judges began to taste the lasagna made by the Quardo who somehow felt like what, but received very satisfying praise from them.

Mikael himself was just relaxed no matter what the outcome was. Because for him, being the runner up he will get enough money to pay the debt. The goal remains the same from the beginning.

The jury began discussing and weighing who was worthy of being the winner. Even though it is only a cover because the bribes received have determined the final result.

A few moments later

"Good to you." The Quardo welcomed Mikael's hand with a pompous face. He was too happy with his achievement.

"Let's meet again next year. I will beat you again like today" said the Quardo, who was nodding by Mikael. The man immediately left there after getting the cash prize. Mikael did not press reporters because he missed his little daughter so much.

"Tone, I'll be home soon." A smile of happiness rose on his handsome face. Given the habit of the child who is always energetic, it is certainly watching with excitement at Heros Restaurant.

****

..."To the world, he is a father. But to his family, he was their world."...

...- Anonymous -...

...♡♡♡♡...

Hi, after a long hiatus because of the busy busyness, I finally came back again. The novel is coming to an end. Thank you for brother2 who still faithfully follow this novel. ILU ❤