"Well, well! Weren't you full of bravado earlier? Why are you standing still now?" Larry Black sneered, retrieving beef from the refrigerator while casting a disdainful glance at Evan, who stood calmly to the side."Seeing you frozen in place, clearly at a loss, brings me such joy," he continued with a contemptuous smile. "Let me be frank - I knew all along you couldn't handle beef properly, let alone master this particular dish!"Remarkably, he had mistaken Evan's composure for hesitation!Evan remained impassive, completely unfazed. He casually waved his hand, not even deigning to acknowledge the bald man's taunts.Larry Black's attempt at provocation fell flat, leaving him slightly deflated.At that moment, one of his lackeys, following their predetermined plan, initiated a live stream that had been set up in advance. Addressing the handful of viewers, he gloated, "Ladies and gentlemen, witness the downfall of this new restaurant's chef!"The audience for the live stream was sparse

"I need no favors from you. Are these evasions an attempt to back out? Fine, if you're so reluctant to let the judges taste your dish, you can admit defeat right here, in front of everyone!"Following their boss's lead, his lackeys chimed in."That's right, surrender! Admit defeat to our boss!""You lack confidence in your own creation? Could it be all style and no substance?""Well, since you insist, let's have the judges sample the dishes," Evan replied with a faint smile. Ah, I had hoped to give you one last opportunity, but you're so eager to face your downfall. What can I do? I'm at a loss as well!"Judges, please step forward. We'll taste from left to right. On the right is Larry Black's dish, and on the left is the masked chef's creation," one of Larry Black's underlings called out, summoning the randomly selected white-collar judges.Simultaneously, the lackey livestreaming the event grinned at the camera, addressing the online audience with apparent pride: "Ladies and gentlem

Conversely, Lumina City's residents flocked to Evan's establishment in droves, leveraging their geographical advantage. A mere subway ride brought them to the epicenter of intrigue, eager to unravel the mystery and savor the legendary fare.Evan had anticipated this turn of events.He was engrossed in his culinary preparations, crafting an array of menu items for the imminent influx of local patrons.As predicted, around four in the afternoon, a throng of citizens who had seen the video descended upon his establishment. Their eyes brimmed with admiration as they watched Evan plating dishes in the dining area.Basking in their ardent gaze, Evan felt a surge of pride rather than discomfort. He offered a subtle smile and said nonchalantly, "What would you like to order? I must warn you, the prices here are rather steep, but I assure you, every dish is worth its weight in gold."At his words, the crowd's attention shifted to the menu displayed in the hall. Their eyes widened in astonishme

The crescendo of excitement forced Evan to intervene, gesturing for calm with a wry smile. "Ladies and gentlemen, please remember this is a restaurant. If the noise persists, I fear the authorities might shut us down for disturbing the peace. Let's enjoy our meals in a more subdued manner, shall we?"His plea fell on deaf ears. Though slightly muted, the buzz of excitement remained palpable, spilling onto the street outside."Very well, let them revel," Evan mused, recalling that the neighboring establishments were still under renovation from his earlier Elite Soldier encounter. "At least we won't be disturbing anyone else."With a resigned glance at the crowd, he turned to Emma and Sailor, his voice laced with gratitude. "I apologize for the imposition today. Your assistance won't be forgotten, and I assure you, I'll find a way to repay your kindness in the future.""Mr. Smith, you're too kind!" they responded in unison, their cheeks flushed. "Your generosity far outweighs this small

Their quick minds immediately grasped the situation."I understand. I'll gladly serve as your food runner," Liza volunteered, patting her chest.Jenna, surveying the scene, offered, "I'm rather adept at household chores. Perhaps I could assist with dishwashing?"Rebecca, Rihanna, and the others chimed in with radiant smiles, "We'll take the upper floors, each managing a level as servers, just like Emma.""Very well. I appreciate your assistance," Evan responded with a nod.In a flash, the celebrities dispersed to their respective stations. Liza positioned herself at the kitchen door, Jenna headed straight for the sink, while Rebecca, Rihanna, and the others ascended the stairs.As they settled into their roles, the stunned crowd erupted into a cacophony of excited screams that threatened to raise the roof."They truly are here to work! Liza's by the kitchen - she's the food runner! Jenna's at the sink - she's washing dishes! Rebecca and Rihanna have gone upstairs - they must be servin