NOVPUBChapter 1103: Chapter 1103: Very Remarkable_1 Chapter 1103 -1103: Very Remarkable_1 “No, it’s really impressive.
Believe it or not, ask anyone, they definitely didn’t think of this.” Adrian Zhekova said, looking straight at Cindy Clarke.
He spoke with particular satisfaction and pride, “My Cindy is just that amazing.
You should not be modest.”
When he said this, Cindy was even more embarrassed.
She felt that Adrian Zhekova was now just self-promoting very blatantly.
“So, I want to get a feel for the International Culinary Competition’s strength this year.
I’ll be part of the Defensive Team; the rest from different countries who come to compete are all regular team members, but I can still compete with them and understand their abilities.”
“Actually, the defensive side, in the public perception, might only be considered substitutes.
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But strategically speaking, if we can make other countries’ regular team members earn one less badge, their ranking might drop slightly, and our team’s ranking might improve.” 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
“The opponents we end up against in the competition might be weaker than us.” Cindy analyzed, she stopped what she was doing and told Adrian Zhekova about her plan entirely focused.
“In this way, it helps our team either to win the championship or to achieve the best possible ranking.
I think not only did I think of this, every country would have figured it out.
They’re not stupid, so among the defensive teams, there must be one or two strong competitors.”
“Since you say I can rank in the top ten at Pingla Academy, then my strength should be quite good, right?” Cindy said.
Adrian Zhekova didn’t give Cindy any chance to be modest.
He directly said, “Yes, very strong.”
Cindy couldn’t help but laugh.
She even doubted if Adrian had a filter, rating her skills extraordinarily high.
Lacking a certain impartiality.
“At least my presence can increase the difficulty for the teams that come to compete.
What if it makes them earn one less badge?” Cindy said.
“This would help our official team, right?” Cindy added.
Adrian Zhekova nodded, “Indeed, it would.
In terms of the competition’s outcome, having you on the defensive side would significantly boost our advantage.”
“Not just in terms of the result.” Cindy said with a smile, “Even if the defensive side has one or two strong competitors, their overall strength is definitely weaker than the offensive side.”
“In other words, the official team members can’t experience the top levels from all countries.
They only meet in the top ten.
But the top ten teams are just a part of each country’s top teams.
The eliminated teams are not necessarily weak; they simply don’t have enough badges.”
“On the other hand, being on the defensive side allows you to encounter the top teams from every country.” Cindy said, “If you don’t care about getting awards or being recognized worldwide during live broadcasts, being on the defensive side actually exposes you to a larger variety of international teams, allows you to participate in more competitions, and learning as much as an official competitor.”
“The official competitors can receive guidance from the judges.
But the defensive team members can compete with competitors from more countries and experience more international cuisines firsthand.” Cindy said.
“Most chefs rarely get a chance to travel and experience the food of each country.
Like Charles Dean, he only visited a few key countries.
If you really want to come into contact with authentic cuisine from all countries, participating in the defensive competition is a good opportunity.”
“I want to make a name for myself, not to get lots of attention, but hoping more people will notice our country’s cuisine.
Recognize the authentic Chinese Cuisine, not the ones that have been modified abroad, the ones our people have never eaten or heard of.”
“I want more people to accept our country’s cuisine.” Cindy said, “And making a name for myself is a necessary step.
Only then can people taste my food.
Just like Charles Dean, because he is so famous, more and more people are curious and want to taste his food, to understand why he is so famous and how delicious his food is.”
“However, these are all things for the future.
Before that, I still have a lot to learn and improve.” Cindy said, “Luckily I’m still young, I still have time.”
“Things always have to be taken step by step, climb up slowly.
You can’t get fat with one bite, and you can’t reach the peak with one step.” Cindy laughed.
“So this year, I want to be on the defensive first, just to observe.
The defensive side also gets exposure to those outstanding competitors.” Cindy said.
“Good.” Adrian understood Cindy’s thoughts and readily agreed, “As long as you like it, it’s all good.”
Adrian praised, “My Cindy is such a thoughtful and ordered person, always steady, always taking it step by step.”
“What’s up with you today?” Cindy blushed at all of Adrian’s praise, “Have you become a complimenting tool today?”
Adrian laughed, “I just think that way, so I just said it.”
“If you want to become a member of the defensive group, you still have to compete, right?” Cindy asked
“Yes, you still have to participate in competitions within Pingla.” Adrian answered, “The top nine automatically become official team members, and the 10th to 19th become substitutes, that is the defensive side.
After the official competition starts, these 10 defensive team members will also go to Des Moines to serve as substitute members.
In case any competition issues occur that impact the performance of the official competitors, or if they simply can’t compete, substitutes will go on.”
“However, what if you go to the competition and directly take first place?
If you want to give up your place on the official team and let the rest move up, it might work.
I won’t comment on the contestants outside of Pingla, but the students of Pingla Academy are all very proud.”
“If you choose to withdraw from the official team and let the vacancies roll down.
This would let the originally intended substitute member get promoted into the official team.
But I’m afraid neither the substitutes nor the official team members would be satisfied.”
Official team members don’t want to be with the promoted team members who are promoted due to Cindy’s refusal even though they are not as skilled.
And the substitutes who are promoted because of this would not want this offered vacancy.”
Cindy blinked her eyes, staring at Adrian in disbelief.
Adrian touched his face and listened to Cindy asking, “Are you that confident in me?
Do you think I can definitely win?”
“Yes.” Adrian nodded without hesitation.
