When making jam, the key is to have a clean, oil-free pot, but the most important thing is controlling the heat. A small pot of jam requires more precise heat control than a large one, and here we’re using an open flame, so we must be meticulous. Otherwise, any burnt smell means the whole pot of jam is ruined.
Bang.
From next door came the sound of a pot hitting the ground amid exclamations and angry voices. The Emcee’s voice quickly echoed, asking if contestant number two, who had spilled the jam, could start over.
Soon after, the burnt smell wafted in, leaving us to wonder whose jam got scorched.
Cheng Su thought to herself quietly, at least four contestants will be outperformed, and she needed to remain calm.
Don’t rush, don’t rush, absolutely don’t rush.
Cheng Su took a deep breath, poured the softened and juice-soaked fruit into the pot, added a specific ratio of water and rock sugar, and then gradually turned the heat up to bring it to a boil.
This principle was derived from repeated experiments: adding fruit to a cold pot is preferable to adding it to a hot one, as the fruit doesn’t stick to the pot upon heating, avoiding any burnt flavor.
Cheng Su stared at the jam in the pot, while Ning Ge watched from the side, understanding this critical moment. Ning Ge refrained from speaking carelessly, so as not to affect her judgment and senses.
"Wow, number three has started making jam too..." The Emcee’s voice suddenly broke through.
Ning Ge immediately shot over a sharp gaze, causing the Emcee’s voice to choke in his throat.
"Is there enough time?" A judge asked Cheng Su.
Her eyes never left the jam in the pot, and without lifting her head, she replied, "I don’t know." After a pause, she looked up and smiled, "But it doesn’t matter if there’s not enough time, as long as I make delicious jam."
The person raised an eyebrow, giving her a deep look, then nodded with a smile.
Admiration flashed in Ning Ge’s eyes.


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