Chapter 95
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 95
Chapter Title: Grand Chef Korea - Surging Interest and the Sixth Mission
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Right after Carrier's stream ended, Episode 3 of Grand Chef Korea wrapped up at the perfect timing as well.
Was it because both broadcasts ended at the same time? The gallery was pure chaos.
Did you see her julienne those radishes and make that omelet? It was legit insane lolololol
Her omelet nailed the texture perfectly;; It puffed up like a soufflé omelet, looked so damn tasty...
My wife lol
Bullshit lol, with that face, you think guys left her alone?????
Hurry up and fuck her!!!!!!!
Quit bullshitting! This can't be real... it just can't be real!!!
Fr lol if their oshi looked like that they'd have doxxed already you idiots lololol
Just a ^dream^ lololololololol
The timing of her starting the stream is sus, ending it is sus, everything's hella suspicious;;
She never straight-up said from her own mouth she's not Kang Yerin??? So I'm still believing ㅇㅇ;
I saw with my own two eyes that Carrier and Kang Yerin are the same person;
Fact is she never said that ㅇㅇ;
Could be playing dumb;
Sigh ffs; what am I even saying lol
Especially after this episode, those claiming Kang Yerin and Carrier were the same person faced fierce backlash.
Go back to your main base lololol Carrier and Kang Yerin aren't the same person
In the end, they were chased out of the 'Grand Chef Korea' gallery starting with this episode.
Then what the hell was that from Episode 1?????
Anyone can see it's Carrier ffs, voice is exactly the same ffs
The sister who appeared with her sounds just like Noir too ffs
Where else would the outcasts go? Inevitably, they returned to their homeland, the 'Virtual Streamer Gallery'.
What Carrier lololol she abandoned her stream to go travel lolol
Has-been (her stream after ages hits over 30k viewers)
Of course, they weren't welcomed there either. Public opinion on Carrier had never been great to begin with.
So heartbreaking...
Is this how Hong Gildong felt? Unable to call his father father, unable to call Kang Yerin Carrier...!
Rejected even in their homeland, they grew angry, hurt, and ultimately despaired.
Most people would have stopped here, but they were different. Were the types who make these claims on communities ever normal to begin with?
Finally, they chose all-out spam. They started flooding every community with posts about Kang Yerin.
A v tuber this pretty?
These guys causing chaos here too lolol
Some communities cursed them out, but others surprisingly poured in positive reactions. Were their efforts paying off?
"Hello! I'm Hot News, delivering the hottest community scoops fastest. Today, let's talk about Grand Chef Korea..."
In the end, a cyber lecca took notice. His shorts video exploded in views as it spread.
When one person hits it big, the horde follows—that's the lecca ecosystem. After that, similar shorts were mass-produced nonstop. Truly endless.
"...You see this?"
"Kang Yerin and Carrier are the same person?"
As a result, the rumor even reached the Grand Chef Korea set. When contestants and staff started paying attention.
"...This is actually working? Why is this working?"
"Beats me..."
Producer Jeong Inseon and writer Seo Nahyun just tilted their heads in bewilderment. Well, ratings were up anyway—good for everyone.
I stepped out into the dorm courtyard, quietly assumed a stance, and closed my eyes. To meditate.
There was almost no mana on Earth. So I had to consciously regulate my breathing to gather it.
'It's become a habit by now, though.'
After meditating, my mind and heart felt much calmer. Like clear water pouring over my head from the crown.
After finishing meditation, I immediately stretched to loosen stiff muscles. I incorporated yoga to build flexibility too.
This was a habit picked up from the Sword Saint. Flexibility was more crucial in swordsmanship than one might think.
'Today, the stares feel especially intense.'
I usually drew eyes while stretching like this. Lately, reactions had died down, but today they were swarming again.
Probably because of the posts about me spreading online. Sis told me this morning shorts were being churned out like crazy.
'Annoying, but nothing I can do.'
I let out a small sigh and refocused. Just as I finished meditation, stretching, and rose from the yoga mat.
"Hm?"
Five massive trucks were pulling into the mansion parking lot. New ingredients? But they looked different in size and shape from usual.
'Probably related to the new mission.'
I wiped sweat with a towel and headed inside. Chef Kang Taeyeon would explain soon anyway.
*
"Announcement to all contestants. Cease your current activities immediately and gather at the mansion parking lot."
The announcement blared through the mansion speakers. I got up from bed and stepped into the hallway.
"Unni!"
Just then, my eyes met Yurim and Seohwa's. They approached smiling, but something felt off.
'They saw it after all.'
Makes sense. What else is there to do in the dorms? If bored, they'd check shorts—no way they missed it.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Playing dumb, I asked. Yurim flinched in surprise.
"N-No! It's nothing! J-Just... been a while, so I'm happy to see you...!"
"We saw each other this morning though?"
"W-Well..."
Her eyes darted around before she added,
"T-That happy!"
"Yeah? Glad to hear it."
I smiled and patted Yurim's head lightly, then turned to the side.
"Does Seohwa have something to say to me too?"
"...No!"
She shook her head with a big smile. Super awkward, but I let it slide.
"Wh-What do you think they want?"
Yurim abruptly changed the subject—obvious, but I stopped teasing.
"Probably for the sixth mission. What else would make them call all contestants like this?"
"Right...!"
Heading down the stairs, eyes met Han Chaeyun's. She flinched, opened her mouth, then closed it.
"...Hi."
"Hi."
We exchanged light greetings and headed to the parking lot. Judges, contestants, and five huge trucks were there.
"A hearty welcome to everyone for the sixth mission of Grand Chef Korea!"
Chef Han Seojin stepped forward and shouted energetically. Contestants all looked displeased. Probably annoyed at being yanked mid-activity.
'Why's she staring like that?'
Chef Kang Taeyeon on the platform glared right at me. She'd heard the rumors about me, it seemed.
'What're you gonna do.'
I shrugged at her. She sighed faintly, then looked away.
"Ten contestants remain. And five trucks behind me. Any guesses on the mission?"
"Food trucks!"
Seohwa shouted without hesitation. Chef Han Seojin clapped and laughed.
"Spot on. Seohwa. The sixth mission of Grand Chef Korea is food truck operation."
"Only after making food and selling it yourself do you earn the right to be called a chef. This mission will test you in many ways."
"Don't underestimate food trucks. Consumers are ruthlessly discerning."
The three judges spoke in turn, contestants' eyes darting busily.
"This mission is freer than any before. Sell where you want, cook what you want, price as you like—all up to you."
"Of course, the responsibility is entirely yours too."
"One criterion: net profit. Including startup funds, the three teams with the highest net profit over four days advance."
"Form teams today, hit the streets tomorrow. Note: we've already assigned teams arbitrarily."
The site buzzed at Chef Han Seojin's words. They'd expected to pick partners themselves.
"Now, we'll announce the teams we set one by one."
'Who'd I get paired with.'
Yurim would be nice... but unlikely. If they wanted friends together, no need for judges to intervene.
"Team A: Yurim Seol, Seohwa Lee."
The first names called. Other contestants pursed lips, watching quietly.
"Let's do great."
"Yeah...!"
The two high-fived beaming. Thrilled to be with a friend, at least.
"Team B."
Names were called one by one, teams forming. Soon, only the last, Team E, remained.
That moment, I already knew. Who my partner was. Only one left.
"Finally, Team E: Yerin Kang. And."
Chef Kang Taeyeon grinned, drawing it out.
"Chaeyun Han."
'...Ah.'
This wasn't rigged to screw me, was it?