Today's weather was clear, with not a cloud in the sky; a gentle breeze brought waves of coolness over the plaza, where figures clad in white chef uniforms could be seen everywhere.
This competition day was sacred to many chefs, who rarely received attention in their daily kitchen routines. This cooking contest provided the perfect stage to showcase their skills, and earning a good ranking might lead to a career leap with offers from some star-rated hotels.
"Lin Chen, everyone is wearing their chef uniforms! You are way too unprofessional like this," Xue Zi Qi pouted, looking at Lin Chen in his casual clothes.
"No one told me to wear a uniform," Lin Chen replied helplessly.
"Didn't you read the competition notice?" Xue Zi Qi pointed out the notice's instructions with annoyance.
"I really didn't read it," Lin Chen scratched his head.