Chapter 15 — After the Divorce, I Stopped Paying for My Mother-in-Law's Medicine

Tieu Vu immediately responded:

"Don't take anyone's gold bracelet by mistake today, everyone will thank heaven and earth."

The people around burst into laughter. Trieu Que Lan's face immediately turned purple. Right at that moment. The host rang the bell.

“Opening!”

“Each team will make a signature breakfast dish.”

“Time limit is two hours.”

An Tinh started working almost immediately. Every move is extremely skillful. Hua Man stood next to her and was in charge of decoration and display. Occasionally glanced at me. I opened the small jar I brought with me. Inside are dried cinnamon flowers dried to the right degree. An Tinh suddenly spoke up:

“Does Mrs. Tham also make flower waffles?”

She smiled.

“What a coincidence.”

“The An family also made flower waffles today.”

“Facing a long-standing brand like us...”

“It seems your luck is not very good.”

I didn't reply. Continue the work at hand. Half an hour later. The An family's side began to smell the fragrance first. The smell of cinnamon flowers was so strong that it filled the entire kitchen. In the observation area. Someone praised in a low voice:

“It is indeed the An family.”

“Cinnamon smells really good.”

Trieu Que Lan immediately said loudly:

“Of course.”

“At least better than those small shops that smell of poverty.”

Tieu Vu was so angry that he gritted his teeth. But I gently shook my head. Then continue to soak cinnamon flowers in warm water. A few minutes later, pour that water away. Just keep the petals. In the front row. To Minh Nghi still quietly observed. The assistant next to him kept taking notes. When you see my movements. An Tinh's eyes immediately changed. She tilted her head. Whisper something to the kitchen assistant. Less than a few minutes later. A kitchen assistant from the An family carried a pot of hot water past my counter. Right when you get close. That person suddenly staggered. The entire basin of hot water poured straight towards the desk.

“Miss Duong!”

Tieu Vu shouted. I reacted extremely quickly. Take half a step back. The water did not splash on him but still wet a corner of the table. With half a bag of flour. The host immediately ran over.

“What happened?”

The kitchen assistant kept bowing his head.

“I slipped!”

I looked down at the floor. There are no water stains. There's also no grease. An Tinh frowned.

“Accidents are normal when competing.”

"Miss Tham, can't she continue working just because she lost a bag of flour?"

I lifted the wet dough aside.

“It can still be done.”

Hua Man immediately stepped up.

“If needed, I can share some flour with you.”

Tieu Vu burst out laughing.

“You keep it to play the good guy.”

The host asked me:

“Do I need to add ingredients?”

"No need."

I opened my bag. Take out another prepared packet of dough. An Tinh's face immediately darkened. To Minh Nghi's assistant looked at me. Silently write a few more lines in the notebook. An hour later. The An family's flower waffles are the first batch to be put into the oven. The fragrance is very strong. But the more I smell it, the more sick I feel. On my side. Progress is much slower. Each step is done very carefully. Trieu Que Lan stood outside waiting until she lost patience.

“Such slow.”

“By the time you finish, the judges will probably starve to death.”

I raised my head. Calmly replied:

“If you're too hungry…”

“You can go get someone else's food and eat first.”

“Anyway, I'm used to that.”

Several observers immediately burst into laughter. Trieu Que Lan was so angry that she hugged her chest.

“Dieu Xuyen!”

“I heard what he said How's mom?"

But this time. Giang Diec Xuyen did not speak at all. When the cake comes out of the oven. My flower waffles are much lighter in color than An's. The fragrance is also not too strong. On the contrary, it is very gentle. Serenity. Hua Man immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it. Apparently she thought I had lost. All finished products are transferred to the grading room. The jury conducts anonymous tastings. The teams stayed outside to wait for the results. An Tinh proactively walked in front of me.

“Boss Tham.”

“Do you know how many years the An family's flower waffles have been sold?”

"Don't know."

“Twenty years.”

She curled her lips.

“Even though that year your mother really knew how to make this dish.”

“But she didn't turn it into a famous brand.”

“A formula is in the hands of those who can develop it into fame...”

“Then it belongs to that person.”

I looked straight into her eyes.

“So you admit this recipe comes from my mother?”

An Tinh's face immediately changed.

“I said hypothetically.”

Right at that moment. I raised my phone. Press the button to stop recording. The sound sounded extremely clear. An Tinh's face immediately changed.

“You recorded me?”

She rushed forward and wanted to snatch the phone. I stepped back. The host quickly stepped forward to stop it.

“Please maintain order at the scene.”

Ms. An immediately stood up from the visitor area.

“Shen Duong!”

“Don't play such petty tricks!”

To Minh Nghi slowly spoke.

“Is it a petty game or not…”

“After listening, you will know.”

I turned on the speakerphone. In the quiet space of the kitchen. An Tinh's voice rang out clearly:

“Even though your mother knew how to make this dish that year…”

“But she didn't turn it into a famous brand.”

“A formula is in the hands of whoever develops into fame, it belongs to that person.”

Clearly not a single sound was missed. In that moment. Ms. An's face turned pale. As for To Minh Nghi's eyes... They were extremely cold. Mrs. An immediately changed her face.

“What does that say?”

“In baking, there are many similar recipes.”

But at that moment. The door to the examiner's room opened. The main judge walked out holding the scoring board.

“First round results announced.”

“Tam Ky's flower waffle creation ranked first.”