Chapter 93: Night Celebration
As night fell, the energy in Lianwu Street only grew more electric. The crowd swelled even bigger, laughter and chatter echoing down the lantern-lit alleys.
Up on the main stage, a popular local band played their hearts out paid handsomely, of course, by Zhao Yiming. If he was going to revive Lianwu Street, it had to be big, bold, and unforgettable.
And finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived.
The master of ceremonies stepped up to the mic, his suit sparkling slightly under the lights, and spoke with exaggerated grandeur.
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining the first ever Lianwu Street Spicy Inferno Eating Contest! Sponsored by New Dawn Housing Inc.!"
The crowd cheered.
He raised his hand. "Now... it’s time to announce our winners!"
Drums rolled, someone was literally banging a pot with chopsticks in the back.
"For the Spiciest Eating Champion, someone who didn’t shed a single tear didn’t break a sweat, and even asked for more... give it up for Han Queying!!"
The spotlight swiveled as Han Queying stepped up with a lazy wave and a casual thumbs up, completely unfazed, as if she’d just finished drinking water instead of consuming hellfire noodles.
The crowd erupted, half in awe, half in disbelief. One of the participants of the spicy eating champion clapped his hands even when his mouth was red and puffed like a duck with tears flowing in his eyes.