NOVPUBChapter 889: Chapter 889: How about suspending the competition first?_1 Chapter 889: Chapter 889: How about suspending the competition first?_1 “Even though both Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke, along with the Five Judges, have repeatedly emphasized they will grade fairly, what truly happens actually depends on them.
Whether it’s just or unjust, only they themselves would be aware.”
“You’ve been quite strange, constantly picking on Cindy Clarke from the beginning.” Someone couldn’t stand it, “Fine, as you said, we’ve not tasted Cindy Clarke’s cuisine, so we can’t comment on it.
But the process of Cindy’s cooking has been watched by us all, hasn’t it?”
“Can you still argue her cooking tastes bad, despite her exceptional skills?” That person responded sarcastically, “Her fundamentals are so solid; even if her cuisine is just plain, it can’t taste bad.”
“If you think Jenny Kirk’s evaluations are reliable and trustworthy.
Then, in every round ending evaluation by Jenny Kirk, apart from clarifying the cuisines are inappropriate and lacking her expectation, did she ever claim that Cindy Clarke’s cuisine tastes bad?”
“What she expected, who knows?
Cindy asked, but she couldn’t answer it.” The person scoffed, “You must have forgotten that in the first round, Jenny Kirk was left speechless when she was questioned.”
“If Cindy Clarke’s cuisine had no issue in terms of taste, and it was appealing to all senses.
Even if it couldn’t get high scores, the gap shouldn’t be that significant with other contestants, right?
It’s not a similar 6 plus point compared to other contestants, but 4 points!
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If there were a curve for comparison, Cindy’s place would be a pit!”
“Doesn’t this prove that Jenny Kirk deliberately targeted Cindy Clarke, exploiting her status as a judge for her personal gain?
Regardless of Cindy’s cooking being good or bad, she has looked to bring Cindy down using her authority!
As long as Jenny Kirk is a judge, Cindy is never to win first.”
“Um…
I would like to say, actually, we, many of us, have tasted Cindy Clarke’s food.” Someone said.
This person hadn’t said a word until now.
Yet, couldn’t hold it anymore: “Have you forgotten? 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓹𝓾𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
The first competition was on street food.
Cindy made Skewers back then.”
“When the Food Coupons were granted, we were allowed to eat.” This person explained, “At least, I had tried it.”
While saying, he gave a thumbs up, “Damn delicious.”
“Just for its ingenious seasoning that could make regular grilled skewers taste uniquely delicious, it was rare.”, that person added, “I have not had a chance to try that fancy Michelin Star Restaurant, but have visited several places with average spending per customer around $100 to $200, because of work, celebrations and everything.”
“Honestly, a meal that costs about $200 per person is not cheap.”, the person continued, “But those kinds of restaurants, none can make grilled skewers taste as good as Cindy’s.”
“Don’t just say skewers don’t belong to the list of fancy food.
The skewer is just a formality.
If you pull off the meat and vegetables from the skewer, and change the way of presentation, then I bet it could look very fancy.”, he reminded.
“However, I’ve never tasted that flavor again.” The person spoke regretfully, “To tell you the truth, ever since I tasted Cindy’s skewer at that competition, I’ve been yearning for it.”
“I wish Cindy could open a restaurant.
Even if the price would be quite high, I’ll grit my teeth and give it a go.” The person noted.
“However, Cindy has become Mrs.
Zhekova, if she opens a restaurant, she might not cook herself.” Someone mentioned.
“Even if she doesn’t cook, just instructs and hands over the recipe to someone else, that will do.”, he claimed, “I’m not demanding.”
After saying this, the person transferred to the one who kept badmouthing Cindy, “If you claim Cindy’s cooking doesn’t taste good, it means you’re being simply delusional.”
“At least I’ve tasted Cindy’s cooking.
How about you, the one who claims her food is bad, have you tried it?” He asked.
The person who’d been constantly bad mouthing Cindy froze for a moment and reluctantly said, “Of course I have.”
“Fine, then you should show me your Food Coupon.” That person demanded, “If you bought it from the Pingla App, there should be a purchase record.”
“I…
I uninstalled it!” The person stuttered to respond.
“Huh!” That person scoffed, “Isn’t it too coincidental that once asked for proof, you uninstalled it?”
“Can you show me the purchase record, cause I can?” He scoffed.
Others nearby were rousing, “Even if the App was uninstalled, it could be installed again.
Why not just reinstall it?”
“I bet you’ve not tasted it at all!”
“You’ve not tasted it and yet you’re yapping about Cindy’s food being bad?”
“Beat it!”
The false accuser was dumbstruck by the hostility, filled with rage, yet again still unable to find the right words.
“Now, can you finally admit that Jenny Kirk is targeting Cindy Clarke?”
“No matter how good Cindy Clarke’s cuisine is, Jenny Kirk will always give her a low score.
If you don’t believe me, just wait and see!”
“If I remember correctly, for the upcoming cuisines, even if Jenny Kirk deliberately nitpicks, there won’t be much to find fault with.
By that time, if Jenny Kirk still gives low marks, wouldn’t that prove that she’s deliberately nitpicking?”
“If it turns out to be like that and people still say that this is because Cindy Clarke’s food is not good enough, and they believe Jenny Kirk to be impartial, then it is truly speechless.”
Adrian Zhekova was firmly focused on the big screen on the stage.
All because Jenny Kirk gave 4 points.
This dropped Cindy Clarke directly from first place to ninth.
Second to last!
If it were not for Cindy’s good performance in the previous rounds, she would have dropped to the last place in this round!
Initially, he thought that Cindy Clarke taking a lead in every round, even though there might be ups and downs, the steady accumulation would give her a significant advantage.
But now, it seems impossible.
If Jenny Kirk’s grading remained the same in each round.
Then, Cindy Clarke without a doubt, would become the last.
If Cindy Clarke were to lose because she wasn’t skillful enough, even if she finished last, she would take it graciously and without any interference.
But now, it’s only because Jenny Kirk is deliberately giving low scores, which is forcing Cindy Clarke to be the last.
Losing the competition this way is disgraceful.
This makes one feel so frustrated and angry!
Adrian Zhekova felt a squeeze in his heart as he looked towards Cindy Clarke on the stage.
Cindy Clarke appeared composed on the surface, standing behind her cooking station.
But Adrian knew, Cindy’s heart was far from being as calm as she appeared on the surface.
“Perhaps we should halt the competition.” Old Madam looked at Cindy Clarke and couldn’t bear it.
“No!”, Adrian Zhekova insisted in a deep voice, “Cindy won’t want us to do this.”
“It’s Jenny’s fault to deliberately downmark, it’s her disgrace.”, Adrian Zhekova said, “But if we halted the competition because of this, it would be we who are abusing our power.”
