Chapter 910: The Legend of the Boiled Fish Competition

“Welcome to our village’s first boiled fish competition!” Zhang Meng announced excitedly on the lakeside stage, a warm smile on his face.

"The champion of this competition will receive a mysterious crystal medal!" Qin Feng added from the side, shaking a sparkling crystal in his hand, looking very mysterious.

"The medals look good, but who can make the best boiled fish?" a villager joked, causing everyone around him to laugh.

"I'll do it! I can definitely make the best boiled fish!" Qing'er responded confidently and without showing any weakness.

"You'd better be careful, Qing'er! I have a secret recipe!" A villager nearby raised his fist and said provocatively.

"Humph, can a secret recipe stand up to my cooking skills?" Qing'er turned her head and looked at Zhang Meng, "You decide whose fish is better!"

"Of course it's me! I'm a candidate for the Water God, fair and objective!" Zhang Meng said, feeling secretly proud.

"Okay, in that case, let's get started! Let everyone see whose boiled fish is the best!" Qin Feng announced excitedly.

Everyone nodded and started to prepare the ingredients. The scene was bustling with activity.

"I'll go catch some fish right now, they're guaranteed to be fresh!" A villager was eager to try and rushed to the lake.

"Don't just think about catching fish, seasoning is also important! I have my family's secret seasoning here!" Qing'er hurried to follow.

"I also have seasonings, just wait! Today I'm going to impress everyone!" another villager muttered with a smug smile on his lips.

The atmosphere of the competition became more and more heated, and the villagers began to show off their cooking skills. Zhang Meng and Qin Feng were responsible for supervising the competition to ensure that everyone's cooking process went smoothly.

"Wow, Qing'er, your fish looks so delicious!" A little girl looked at Qing'er's pot with envy, her eyes twinkling.

"Of course! This is a unique skill I have learned since I was a child!" Qing'er said confidently, gently turning the fish in the pot.

"Me too! Come and try the fish in my pot!" Another villager, not to be outdone, waved at the little girl.

"Don't worry, everyone is doing well. Today is a friendly match!" Qin Feng said with a smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Friendly match? Then I won't be polite. I must win today!" Qing'er said, with a challenging gleam in her eyes.

Not far away, Zhang Meng looked at the busy villagers and felt very proud. He knew that this activity not only brought everyone together, but also enhanced their feelings.

"Today's competition is so exciting! We have to work harder to ensure fairness in the judging!" Zhang Meng said to Qin Feng.

"That's right, come, let's try these fish first to cheer everyone up!" Qin Feng suggested and walked towards a pot without hesitation.

"Wait a minute, let me do it!" Zhang Meng volunteered and reached out to taste Qing'er's boiled fish.

"How is it?" Qing'er asked expectantly.

"Wow, it tastes really good! A little spicy, but very appetizing!" Zhang Meng praised it highly.

"This is the essence of boiled fish!" Qing'er said proudly with a smug smile on her lips.

Not far away, another villager's fish was also starting to cook, emitting an enticing aroma. Zhang Meng and Qin Feng quickly turned over there.

"Come and try my boiled fish! It will definitely amaze you!" the villager invited warmly.

"Let me try!" Qin Feng said, walked to the pot, picked up a piece of fish and tasted it.

"Well, it tastes good, with a fresh and fragrant smell! However, Qing'er's fish is more special!" Qin Feng commented truthfully.

"What do you mean? Is my fish not good?" the villager asked angrily.

"That's not what I meant! Everyone's boiled fish has its own characteristics, and we haven't decided who's the best yet!" Qin Feng explained hurriedly.

"Well said, everyone's boiled fish deserves praise!" Zhang Meng quickly tried to smooth things over, "We want a fair judgement!"

As time went on, the atmosphere of the competition became more and more heated. The villagers were competing to show off their boiled fish and enjoying this gourmet feast.

"Come on, come on, my boiled fish is ready!" Qing'er shouted excitedly, attracting a group of villagers to gather around.

"I'm ready too, come and try mine!" Another villager, not to be outdone, waved to the crowd.

"Everyone, stop arguing and talk after you try my fish!" Zhang Meng interrupted with a smile on his face.

At this time, the judging time finally arrived, and everyone gathered together, looking forward to the final judgment.

"Let's start voting now to select the best boiled fish in everyone's mind!" Zhang Meng announced.

The villagers held up small signs in their hands to show their support.

"Look, my fish will definitely win!" Qing'er said confidently, pointing to her pot.

"I have confidence too!" said a villager nearby.

"Everyone is a winner, as long as we participate!" Qin Feng said with a smile, trying to balance the emotions of all parties.

In the end, after a heated vote, Qing'er's boiled fish won by a narrow margin, and everyone cheered.

"I knew I could win!" Qing'er jumped up happily with a bright smile on her face.

"Congratulations, Qing'er! This is what you deserve!" Zhang Meng smiled and handed her the crystal medal.

"Thank you everyone! This competition is so interesting!" Qing'er said with emotion.

"Today is not just a competition, it's also a day of reunion!" Qin Feng concluded with a warm smile on his face.

The villagers gathered together, enjoying the delicious boiled fish, communicating with each other and sharing their stories.

"I think we can add more activities next time, such as water tug-of-war!" suggested a villager.

"Good idea! This way more people can get involved!" Zhang Meng agreed.

"Also, I think we can consider setting up some bonuses to make the competition more competitive!" Qin Feng added.

"This is a great suggestion! It will motivate everyone to work harder!" The villagers expressed their agreement.

During this heated discussion, the atmosphere of the Water God Festival became more intense, and everyone spent an unforgettable night in laughter and joy.

"Water God Festival is such a wonderful festival that brings so much joy!" Zhang Meng said silently in his heart, his face full of pride.

"Future Water God Festivals will be even more exciting! Let's work hard together!" Qin Feng is also full of expectations.

As night falls, the stars twinkle by the lake, and the villagers enjoy a good time, their hearts full of anticipation for tomorrow.

"There will be more activities waiting for us tomorrow, and the Water God Festival will become a tradition of our village!" Zhang Meng said firmly.

"Of course, let's work together to make the Water God Festival better and better!" Qin Feng responded with a smile, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Amid laughter and joy, the first day of the Water God Festival came to an end, and the village was immersed in a happy atmosphere.

"Boiled Fish Competition, see you next year!" Everyone shouted in unison, looking forward to the next one.