Around 4 PM.

Once the diners finished savoring this plate of West Lake Vinegar Fish, it marked the perfect conclusion to the afternoon's "live demonstration."

However, the applause from the diners and chefs, though it may arrive late, will never be absent!

Clap! Clap! Clap!

The sound of continuous applause filled both the stage and the audience.

Some people still smacked their lips, wanting more.

Not satisfied, they wanted to eat more!

"Thank you!"

"Thank you!"

Huang Tao returned to the stage and politely bowed to the diners and guests.

He shook hands and bid farewell to the three judges, including Wei Mingguo.

Then he made way for Liu Qianqian to take the stage again.

He left the stage.

Preparing to take his parents and Xuanxuan back to the Delicious Restaurant booth.

"Dad, Mom, let's go back..."

He smiled as he bent down to pick up Xuanxuan: "Come here, sweetheart, Daddy will carry you back."

"Daddy, you're tired, don't carry me, I can walk by myself~"

Xuanxuan looked up at her dad, her innocent eyes sparkling, as adorable as a little elf, her words as heartwarming and considerate as her little figure, a warm feeling spreading inside Huang Tao's heart, with a touch of emotion.

"You, okay, Daddy will listen to you."

He chuckled, brushed her little nose, and held her small hand.

"Mm-hmm~"

Xuanxuan nodded vigorously.

Holding her dad's hand in one hand and her grandma's in the other, she followed her grandpa toward the food exhibition area.

Ma Qingxiong and the other chefs were heading back as well; upon seeing Huang Tao, they all greeted him with cupped hands and smiles.

They were all in awe of Huang Tao's culinary skills!

Truly convinced!

Ma Qingxiong even approached proactively, smiling as he introduced himself to Huang Tao: "Boss Huang, hello, I'm Ma Qingxiong, the Head Chef at the International Hotel. I've long admired your reputation, and it's an honor to witness you making this authentic West Lake Vinegar Fish today, and I had the pleasure of tasting it, it's truly impressive!"

He always thought he was quite remarkable, learning everything quickly.

The dishes he made were all delicious!

He could be said to have a natural talent for cooking.

Until Huang Tao appeared... all his sense of superiority was crushed.

He truly understood what "beyond a person, beyond the heavens" meant!

After all, at Huang Tao's age, his own culinary skills were nothing like this...

Now!

His skills still didn't measure up~

Huang Tao smiled humbly: "Hello, Head Chef Ma! You're too kind..."

This scene surprised the other head chefs from various hotels and restaurants, each showing a small expression of surprise, as if saying, "Is this really the Ma Qingxiong I know?"

Ma Qingxiong always prided himself on his culinary skills, never considering other chefs from various hotels and restaurants, nor did he engage with them.

Even if they approached him with goodwill.

In the end, it was always a case of enthusiasm meeting indifference, leaving them embarrassed.

No one expected Ma Qingxiong to proactively approach Boss Huang and compliment him.

Hmm~

Did the sun rise in the west today?

Of course, that was just a joke.

They all understood well!

Ma Qingxiong's move was only because he was impressed by Boss Huang's culinary skills.

After all, they felt the same way!

The Head Chef of Dongling Stone Hotel: "Boss Huang, your West Lake Vinegar Fish finally reclaims the name for this classic dish!"

The Head Chef of Yunding Hotel: "Indeed! I used to think that making West Lake Vinegar Fish delicious meant making it neither West Lake nor Vinegar Fish. The further it deviated from authentic West Lake Vinegar Fish, the more likely it was to win back diners' favor. Having the chance to taste Boss Huang's West Lake Vinegar Fish today, I realized I was completely wrong! I deeply understand now that my culinary skills are just not up to par, hence why I couldn't make authentic and delicious West Lake Vinegar Fish. Ashamed, I'm so ashamed!"

The Head Chef of Maideng Hotel: "Boss Huang, having such culinary skills at a young age is indeed rare and precious! As Elder Wei said, Boss Huang is the best among the younger generation at making West Lake Vinegar Fish!"

Old Qian from Taste Memory, lucky enough to taste a bite, couldn't help but praise: "I told you Boss Huang is amazing! Watching the process of him making West Lake Vinegar Fish, from ingredient handling, knife skills, to the control of heat, it's all so well-managed, it's truly admirable!"

All the head chefs from various hotels and restaurants voiced genuine admiration and praise from the bottom of their hearts.

At this point, the diners who had watched the "live demonstration" also flocked towards Huang Tao.

That's right!

Those who have tasted it are left wanting more.

Those who haven't tasted it are itching to try it.

Everyone came over hoping to ask if they could have the chance to eat the West Lake Vinegar Fish again in the future.

"Boss Huang, your West Lake Vinegar Fish is sweet and sour, the meat is tender and melts in the mouth. It just makes people want to keep eating! I wonder when we might have the chance to taste your West Lake Vinegar Fish again?"

"Boss Huang, I'm just wondering if the West Lake Vinegar Fish will be available at the Delicious Restaurant in the future?"

"Bro, you asked the question I've always wanted to ask but never did! Boss Huang, same question here."

"Boss Huang, same question!"

"..."

For a moment, the customers were asking one after another.

Huang Tao thought for a moment and said, "Everyone, after the food festival ends, the restaurant will definitely offer the West Lake Vinegar Fish, but the ingredients for this dish can't be rushed. The Child Fish needs to be starved in clean water for about two days, allowing it to expel all the mud and sand, and to ease the tension caused by catching or transportation. Only then will the flesh of the fish be tender, and the bleeding more thorough. To ensure the quality of the dish, this West Lake Vinegar Fish won't be available every day or every meal. It might be two or three days before it's available, and as for exactly when it will be sold in the restaurant, I really can't reply to you at the moment. Let's talk about it after the food festival!"

Upon hearing this, everyone wasn't disappointed. Instead, they were moved.

They genuinely admired Huang Tao's meticulous cooking and pursuit of flavor.

And they all felt that Huang Tao is a conscientious businessman!

After all, currently, those restaurants with West Lake Vinegar Fish rarely have Child Fish; it's more profitable with bigger fish.

Starving them is even rarer.

The fish are often lined up to go straight into the pot, and the preparatory steps are not meticulous, resulting in West Lake Vinegar Fish with a prominent muddy taste.

They all regretted not having met Boss Huang earlier!

Otherwise, they wouldn't have eaten fake West Lake Vinegar Fish for all these years!

If Huang Tao knew what they were thinking, he would surely say, better not to have met him earlier, because a few years ago, he only knew how to cook ordinary home dishes!

Many customers live or work far from West City Old Street, making it difficult to go to the Delicious Restaurant every day to check if West Lake Vinegar Fish is available.

So...

Everyone was thinking about how they could know when Boss Huang's restaurant would get new stock?

This way, they could buy the delicious West Lake Vinegar Fish at the first chance!

Got it!

The person who first thought of the idea looked at Huang Tao, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled, "Boss Huang, could you set up a 'New Arrivals Group'? If there's a new dish, you could notify everyone in the group, and we can come over to buy it first."

The other customers nodded in agreement, looking at Huang Tao with anticipation.

New Arrivals Group?

Huang Tao stroked his chin and thought for a moment.

This proposal seemed pretty good.

This way, as long as there's a shout in the group, customers can immediately know about the latest dishes in the restaurant.

"This proposal is not bad." He nodded.

The eyes of the customers all lit up.

Did he agree?

The first customer immediately took out his phone and moved closer, "Boss Huang, let's add each other as friends! Then I'll create the group, don't worry, I'll seek your opinion before adding anyone to the group."

"Boss Huang, I want to join the group too!"

"Boss Huang, how about me? I also want to join the group."

"I also want to..."

"..."

All the customers were very eager.

Huang Tao smiled, "Add anyone you like, as long as they enjoy the Delicious Restaurant's food!"

The first customer nodded; whatever Huang Tao said, he was in full agreement.

They added each other as friends.

The friend immediately created a small group.

The group name was: Boss Huang's New Arrivals Group.

All the surrounding customers were added to the group.

The head chefs from nearby hotels and restaurants saw this and were eager to join too.

They also clamored to be added!

Honestly, the customers were both surprised and reluctant.

Surprised that these chefs were also eyeing the food from Boss Huang's restaurant.

Reluctant because if too many people came, there wouldn't be enough for them!

But Boss Huang just said that as long as they like the food from the Delicious Restaurant, they can join the group.

So they had to agree to let them join!

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