He didn't understand what a test paper was, but did he need to?
As long as the barrier could be broken, it would be an ultimate masterpiece!
"The next dishes will be much more complicated, I need to do them one by one."
"According to the order of transactions... let's start with the Skin Doll."
The Skin Doll immediately bowed deeply.
With its hands clasped in front of its chest, it performed a strange gesture of respect towards Zhang Wei.
"Thank you, Master Chef, for your favor. I will use my most perfect body and mind to enjoy your hard work!"
That's right!
Enjoyment!
This was the essence of Gourmet Cells.
Unlike those arduous leveling systems, in the Great Gourmet Era, as long as the body experienced enough enjoyment and satisfaction, it could achieve significant progress in strength.
Even if the barrier couldn't be broken, the gains from food effects could still boost one's strength.
It was a win-win situation.
Zhang Wei busied himself between the chopping boards. The small space was filled with afterimages.
He appeared extremely busy, yet Zhang Wei was at ease and composed.
"Skin Doll, your gesture has a very exotic flavor. It doesn't look like it's from around the North."
The Human World was vast, with a core area of approximately 510 million square kilometers.
The outer regions were ten times larger than the core area.
Beyond the outer regions lay the mysterious Gourmet World, which was dozens of times larger than the entire Human World.
The North, the City of Progress, the Frozen Hell Plains... all were just corners of the outer regions.
The Skin Doll said slowly, "Qingcheng and I both came from tribes, but my parents and relatives were all slaves."
"In my tribe, this is a gesture of respect to the most revered person, usually parents, masters, husbands, and so on..."
"Husband?"
The Skin Doll nodded. "Before I became this way, I was also a normal woman. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the nickname 'Doll'."
"In fact, my previous appearance had already become somewhat fixed due to maintaining the illusionary arts for a long time."
As she spoke, the Skin Doll transformed again.
Her body gradually shrank to about 160 centimeters. She had black pigtails and a slightly babyish face.
Her features were exquisite, but her face was covered with fine stitches that looked like surgical scars, extending from both cheeks to her mouth, and then down her neck until they disappeared into her collar...
She looked like a real doll that had been stitched together!
She wore a black and white fluffy long dress, a Lolita style.
She appeared both obedient and creepy.
Zhang Wei clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "Well, these two stitched lines are quite beautiful, they give you a distinguished air."
Qingcheng's jealousy flared up!
"How are they beautiful? Look at her makeup, it's dry and shiny, like wearing a mask, she doesn't even have any expressions!"
"And those stitches, although there are no scars... where are they beautiful?"
"A girl should be soft and smooth like me~"
As she spoke, she didn't forget to give Zhang Wei a seductive glance.
Zhang Wei coughed lightly, averted his gaze, and focused on the dishes again.
But the Skin Doll was not someone to be provoked easily.
The bandages on her body and her skin churned, and in an instant, before the three of them, she transformed into Qingcheng's appearance.
Even the leaf mask on her face was identical.
The Skin Doll spoke in Qingcheng's voice, alluring and charming.
"Mr. Zhang, strictly speaking, I am also a woman. I can do everything Qingcheng can do, and even more. If Qingcheng cannot do something, I still can!"
"My control over my body is at the millimeter level. I can freely manipulate every hair, every inch of skin, and even my internal organs."
"No matter what kind of feel, taste, figure, or face you like... I can provide it!"
"I can even customize it to your preferences."
"In other words, there is only one Qingcheng. But with me, you have all!"
As she spoke, the Skin Doll's appearance changed again.
Loli, mature woman, heroic and spirited...
JK, stockings, pleated skirt, black leather outfit...
Clothing, appearance, and body shape changed and combined madly. In just a moment, hundreds of combinations appeared!
Zhang Wei gasped again and again!
You could still play like this?
He had learned so much!
Qingcheng reprimanded in a娇声 (jiāo shēng - delicate voice): "Fake, fake, all fake! I am real. What's the difference between you and cosmetic surgery?"
"I'm fast."
"Fake!"
"It's all real flesh."
"Hmph, you little slut, I'll fight you!"
"Come on, I'm not afraid of you!"
Just as a full-blown fight was about to break out,
Jufeng, standing to the side, felt speechless and bewildered.
Why did he suddenly feel at a disadvantage in terms of gender?
Zhang Wei was too lazy to break up the fight. It was normal for people from the Black List to bicker, as long as no one died.
He was numb...
An hour later...
Jufeng lay to the side, dozing off out of boredom.
Qingcheng and the Skin Doll were still fighting with great enthusiasm.
Zhang Wei put away his kitchen utensils, plated the dishes, and shouted into the distance, "You two can fight later, eat something first to regain your strength."
"Also, the Skin Doll's barrier-breaking dish is ready. Eat it first so I can prepare Jufeng's."
Upon hearing this, Jufeng's spirits immediately rose. He said righteously, "Mr. Zhang is sweating profusely here, and you are playing around. That's too disrespectful!"
"Hurry up and come eat! And Qingcheng, quickly give Mr. Zhang a massage to relax him. You have no awareness! How will you survive in society in the future!"
Without Jufeng's urging, the Skin Doll instantly flashed to the dining table.
She bowed deeply and said, "Sir, you have worked hard."
"In fact, this amount of exercise can hardly be called hard work."
"Whether I can break through this time or not, you are the Skin Doll's benefactor."
Zhang Wei smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have at least seventy to eighty percent certainty with this dish, not to mention I guaranteed an upgrade! If it doesn't work this time, we'll try again. Hurry up and enjoy it."
Steam was rising from the plates.
Several dishes were casually arranged.
The Skin Doll was stunned. "Isn't this a Western-style banquet? Is there an order for eating?"
"Your problem is not that big, no need to be so particular."
The Skin Doll was a little confused. Zhang Wei's techniques were different from most chefs.
Looking around, the Skin Doll started with the soup.
This taste...
It was fresh, fragrant, and smooth, but she could still discern the taste of the medicinal herbs within.
In terms of taste, it was impeccable.
Seeing the Skin Doll's expression of enjoyment, Jufeng and Qingcheng swallowed.
"How does it taste?"
"So sweet~~ I feel so relaxed, like a burden has been lifted..."
"I haven't felt this relaxed for so many years."
The Skin Doll sat back, her whole body seeming to have lost its bones.
Steam even emanated from her body, a sign of extremely active Gourmet Cells!
Qingcheng and Jufeng exchanged glances, seeing complex emotions like hope, shock, and envy in each other's eyes.
"As expected of the King of Northland Chefs!"
"What was said was not false!"
"He really has absolute confidence!"
The others had some doubts before, but the body's reaction never lied!