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Xu Cheng's article was like a bomb about to explode, thrown upon the placid surface of the lake – it caused immediate tumult and waves. For a time, the entire culinary world buzzed about Xu Cheng's actions; of course, the direction of the discussion was good, even filled with anticipation.
Decades ago, Xu Cheng's pursuit and exploration of delectable foods in this vast world had offered chefs from all over the globe the chance to become famous overnight. Whether it was state banquet gourmet dishes or street snacks costing just a few pennies, as long as one was featured in "Taste," they would become known to food enthusiasts worldwide. They could have Xu Cheng's fervent fans willing to travel thousands of miles, cross mountains and rivers, by train or by car, just to savor the delicacies mentioned in "Taste."
