In the end, the Competitive Eater still didn't finish the meal.
Not because he couldn't eat any more, but because—he remembered he had ordered eighteen dishes today.
And now, after just two ordinary home-style dishes, the flavors were already this impressive.
What kind of deliciousness awaited in the remaining sixteen?
If he got full now, how could he enjoy the rest?
"Hold it in, I've got to hold it in!"
He tried his best not to look at the dishes. "There are still so many to come—I must endure!"
"Hey, if you can't finish, I'll help you eat it!"
"Same here! I really want to eat!"
"I don't believe it's that good—unless I get a bite too!"
The Competitive Eater glanced at the bullet comments and said,
"If anyone's nearby, feel free to come over. I'll treat this meal for free. No way I can finish all this alone."
"Wait, for real? If it's free, I'm on my way!"
"I'm less than five kilometers away!"
"Don't joke around—if you're treating, I'm heading over right now!"
The Competitive Eater responded,
"Come on over, eat as much as you want, it's on me!"
"Okay, hold up—I'm almost there!"
"Ten minutes tops!"
"On my way!"
Almost immediately, several netizens responded.
Ten minutes later, a few young people walked in and headed straight for the table.
"Did you come after watching the stream?" asked the Competitive Eater.
"Yeah," one of them replied.
"We're here for the free food."
The group was refreshingly straightforward.
"Come, come, have a seat," the Competitive Eater gestured them over.
Just then, the third dish was served.
"Jinling Double Stink," Zhang Cuilan introduced briefly before leaving.
Everyone simultaneously took a deep breath in—bliss spreading across their faces.
The Competitive Eater picked up a bowl and ladled portions out for everyone, explaining,
"This is a signature dish from Jinling. The 'Double Stink' refers to stinky tofu and pork intestines. Smells funky—but the flavor is out of this world!"
"I've had this dish at many restaurants, but few do it well."
"To be honest, I didn't have high expectations before coming here. But after tasting the first two dishes—honestly, I now think Chen Xuan is a culinary goddess!"
His tone was filled with admiration:
"The Twice-Cooked Pork and Mapo Tofu she made? More authentic than any authentic Sichuan cuisine I've had! Even top-tier Sichuan chefs can't match this level!"
"Alright, everyone—dig in!"
He scooped up a piece of stinky tofu. The rich sauce and the perfect fusion of intestine and tofu made it feel like his soul was leaving his body.
The others had similar reactions.
To the viewers, it was even more visually compelling.
They saw the whole table eat bite after bite until every bit of stinky tofu and pork intestine had been completely devoured.
"I believe it now. Sister Chen's food is the real deal."
"I don't care what it takes—I'm going to her restaurant tomorrow!"
"Sister Chen is my number one weight-loss enemy!"
The entire pot was cleaned out.
The Competitive Eater wiped his mouth and said,
"It's hard to believe someone can master both Sichuan and Jiangsu cuisine—and even take both to the peak!"
"I'm telling you—Sister Chen has what it takes to be Head Chef at any five-star hotel!"
"From now on, I'm a total Sister Chen fanboy!"
He exaggerated his expression for the camera as he declared it.
The Competitive Eater already had a large fanbase, and today's stream was exceptionally well-received.
And these dishes—even just watching through a screen—made people's mouths water.
After all, that +10 Appetite effect wasn't just for show.
Clips of the livestream began spreading on Weibo, drawing even more attention.
Meanwhile, Chen Xuan's livestream room saw a surge in traffic, peaking at six million concurrent viewers!
The official show stream had fifteen million.
What's more, Wang Tao and the others often kept the main screen focused on Chen Xuan's feed, making her even more popular and drastically widening the gap between her and other contestants.
There was simply no contest—among all 100 challengers, only Chen Xuan had the highest heat and most appeal.
If you weren't watching her, then who?
Even many professional chefs were watching Chen Xuan's livestream.
At first, they were just curious—after all, 20 contestants had picked "chef" as their profession, so they kept tabs on the show.
But as they kept watching, they found that this young woman named Chen Xuan had an astonishing level of skill in the kitchen.
Especially today's dishes:
Mapo Tofu
Jinling Double Stink
Twice-Cooked Pork
Simple home-style recipes—yet from her knife skills to her stir-frying technique—Chen Xuan showcased her talent to the fullest.
Most impressive of all was her control over heat.
Even through the screen, they could feel her mastery—subtle and exacting, down to the finest degree.
Even seasoned chefs admitted: they wouldn't dare claim they could do better with these dishes.
"The broth's ready."
Chen Xuan lifted the lid, releasing a wave of white steam and a rich aroma that lingered temptingly.
She glanced at Li Aimin, then at the camera.
"The home-style dishes are pretty much done.
Next up—the challenging ones."
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