The reinterpretation in the mirror continued.
Bernard immersed the pork skin in scalding water that was nearly 100 degrees Celsius, and Xia Yu followed suit.
The pork was cooked in slightly cooler water until soft.
From the perspective of an ordinary viewer, these two contestants moved in unison, but from a professional chef's viewpoint, there were many subtleties involved.
Water temperature!
Bernard eyed the pork skin and meat soaking in hot water, cleaned his hands, and then cast a glance toward Xia Yu, seeing that he had also washed and dried his hands with a towel. Bernard's face darkened with anger, feeling as if he had been provoked.
"Imitation!"
That word was seared into his brain, disturbing his peace and ominously suggesting that something was amiss.
