The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne - Chapter 350

350: Eliza Showing Her Talent (2) 350: Eliza Showing Her Talent (2) Twenty minutes passed quickly.

Godric, Evander, and Lucien finally arrived, each pushing a trolley loaded with food.

Nolan lifted Eliza into his arms and walked toward the prepared table.

Shion rose and followed him.

After placing Eliza in the middle seat, Nolan sat on the left, and Shion took the right.

“We’ve prepared dishes we’re sure you’ll enjoy, Leader Shion,” Godric said politely as he stopped the trolley beside the table.

He lifted the cover, revealing three dishes and a drink laid out before them.

There was a roasted lamb leg, stir-fried red-furred rabbit meat, roasted purple sweet potatoes with honey jam, and a refreshing pink drink.

Meanwhile, Evander had prepared golden-scaled fish soup, braised snow deer meat, and fried forest birds, complete with purple tomato sauce.

His drink was mango juice mixed with special appetite-enhancing herbs.

Lucien, on the other hand, presented blue mushroom stir-fry, mountain beef pie, and stir-fried vegetables with Koralin bird eggs from the eastern forest.

His drink was a rich, delicious-looking berry juice.

They carefully arranged everything on the table in front of them.

“Woah… everything looks amazing,” Eliza muttered, wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth.

Just the aroma alone was enough to make their mouths water.

Not only Eliza, but also Nolan and Shion swallowed hard.

Although the three chefs in front of them had often been criticized by customers, it was undeniable that their cooking smelled truly appetizing.

Roland couldn’t take his eyes off the food, but he quickly suppressed his hunger and looked at Shion and Nolan with respectful attention.

“So, how do we rate it, Leader Shion?” Shion didn’t answer.

She glanced at Nolan, silently asking him to respond.

Nolan naturally understood and rested his chin on his right palm.

“The judgment is simple-let my sister taste it,” he said succinctly, then added, “I know you might be skeptical, and that’s understandable.

But there’s a reason.

My sister has extremely sensitive taste buds.

She can detect ingredients, seasonings, and even flaws in food with just one bite.

I want you to pay attention to any mistakes in your cooking afterward.

Do you understand?” Nolan’s eyes met theirs with an indifferent stare.

The three chefs felt a bit foolish hearing his explanation.

Logically, if they were going to use this method, wouldn’t it make more sense to call a professional instead of relying on a little girl?

After all, a child like Eliza couldn’t possibly give accurate feedback-at least, that’s what they thought.

Still, despite feeling annoyed and uneasy, they nodded and followed Nolan’s instructions.

Reluctantly, they pulled small notebooks from their apron pockets and turned their eyes to Eliza, as if waiting for her to begin.

Eliza felt a flush of embarrassment under their gaze, but the aroma of the food in front of her quickly captured her attention.

“Okay, dear.

You’re going to taste all the food in front of you and give your opinion, alright?” Nolan said with a gentle smile, patting her head.

“Don’t worry-just say whatever comes to mind, even if it doesn’t taste good.

Understand?” Eliza nodded eagerly, like a chick pecking at rice.

“I understand, brother!

Leave it to me!” She didn’t fully understand why her brother was going to such lengths for her.

But ever since he had asked their father for permission to bring her here, she sensed that Nolan was preparing something special.

Her heart urged her to do her best and not disappoint him.

Meanwhile, Godric, Evander, and Lucien bristled at Nolan’s casual words.

They had poured their hearts into cooking every dish, confident that it would be delicious.

Yet this young man suggested it might not be, and the implication stung.

Nolan’s gaze shifted to the roasted lamb leg, its brown surface glistening invitingly.

Carefully, he cut the most tender part with a fork and knife and placed it on a plate.

“Try it,” Nolan offered softly.

Eliza nodded eagerly.

She lifted the fork and brought the food to her mouth.

“Mmm!

Yum, yum, yum…” Eliza chewed, and her round eyes immediately sparkled like stars.

“Wow!

It’s so delicious!” she exclaimed.

Godric beamed with pride.

He had cooked the leg of lamb with care and perfect timing, eager to prove to Roland, Shion, and Nolan that his cooking was indeed the best.

As for the customers’ complaints?

That must have been their mistake.

With a smug glance, he looked at Nolan-only to find no sign of appreciation in his eyes.

Nolan watched Eliza calmly, as if waiting for more of her comments.

After swallowing, Eliza pursed her lips and muttered, “The food is delicious, but something is missing.” Everyone turned to her instantly, their expressions serious.

“The meat is tender, but it’s still not as good as it should be.

I once had roast lamb at this restaurant with my brother, and I can still remember the taste,” Eliza continued, looking at Nolan intently.

“It’s also not as savory and sweet as it should be, as if the cook wasn’t bold enough with the seasoning.” Her comment stunned everyone-except Nolan.

He cut a slice of lamb and tasted it.

Indeed, it was delicious, but something was missing, just as Eliza had said.

“If it had been cooked a bit longer-maybe five more minutes-I’m sure the meat would be juicier and more succulent.

Some parts also lacked flavor, especially the inside,” Eliza added with a long sigh.

“That’s all I have to say.” Everyone fell silent, not expecting the little girl to give such a simple yet meaningful judgment.

Nolan cut a few pieces, placed them on five small plates, and passed them around the table.

“You can judge for yourselves,” he said.

They quickly took their portions and tasted the food.

It was delicious, but after hearing Eliza’s comments, they realized there were some shortcomings-especially for those who had tasted the roast lamb made by the previous chef.

In an instant, they looked at Eliza with newfound admiration.

“Thank you for your comments,” Godric said sincerely.

“I finally see my shortcomings!” The words came straight from his heart.

Since receiving the previous complaint, he had been trying hard to identify flaws in his cooking.

Of course, it had been a long and exhausting process, and all his efforts had seemed fruitless.

He had almost convinced himself that the fault lay not with him, but with the customers.

Eliza felt a flush of embarrassment-but then she noticed her brother’s gaze from the side.

For some reason, it gave her an inexplicable confidence.

With a proud smile lighting up her chubby face, she nodded and said, “You’re welcome!”