How Could the Shadow Vie the Sunshine?

Lu Xinyi went back to her station and slumped down the floor as she waited for the judges to finish the second round. Surya Rathore was surprised to see her tired and exhausted.

"Sister Lu! Are you alright? Do you need anything? Should I call a medic?" he said in a panic. He'd seen how Lu Xinyi made her handmade noodles and was impressed by her kneading techniques. He had seen the same performance once while watching a live show on how to do the hand-pulled noodles at one of the restaurants they visited up north.

Lu Xinyi gave him a weak smile and shook her head. "It's alright. I'll be fine."

She needed to take a rest. She could feel her hands trembling and wondered if it would affect her next dish. There were still examinees still presenting and serving their dishes, and she thought that maybe she still had enough time to take a break for a while.