Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on the plate of mixed fried rice on the counter, and few people paid attention to them.

"Alright, you should try it too. There's a big problem with your dish. You need to learn more. The 100 servings mentioned in class weren't a joke."

After eating the food fed to him by Alice Nakiri, Bai Yuan leaned back in his chair, gave up the food in front of him, and then closed his eyes to rest and think.

With less than a week until the midterm exams, he had to come up with a challenging enough test to make things easy for these guys!

Judging from these guys' expressions, they don't seem nervous at all. If they continue like this, even if they make progress, it will be incredibly slow.

His goal was to get all the Totsuki guys to Special Grade before graduation, but now he estimates that only a few can actually achieve that.

However, the teaching policy must be changed!

"I know, it's just 100 servings of fried rice. I'll set up a stall near Totsuki Restaurant tonight. I can make 200, not just 100..."

With a hint of displeasure in her voice, Alice Nakiri put the mixed fried rice into her mouth, and instantly, an incredibly rich flavor exploded in her mouth.

At the same time, Erina Nakiri, who was also eating mixed fried rice, gripped Shirayuki's hand tightly, and the temperature of her palm was rising at an alarming rate.

"Shiitake mushrooms have a natural fresh aroma and a subtle woody scent. They are thick and fleshy with a smooth and tender texture. Carrots are sweet with a hint of sweetness and have a crisp texture."

The Chinese sausage has a unique smoky aroma that blends with its salty and savory flavor, and the meat is firm and chewy. The ham sausage has a smooth texture and a mild, slightly sweet taste.

The green peas are sweet, crisp, and vibrant green. The eggs are golden and tempting, with a delicate and smooth texture. The rice absorbs the essence of all the ingredients, becoming plump and springy, and the interplay of flavors is absolutely delicious!

Alice Nakiri exhaled a breath of hot air, her face full of enjoyment. The delicious flavor created by the combination of various ingredients was truly irresistible!

"The fresh aroma of shiitake mushrooms intertwines with the salty fragrance of Chinese sausage, the sweetness of carrots complements the crispness of green peas, the mildness of ham sausage and the delicacy of eggs complement each other, and the spiciness of scallions adds a finishing touch to the whole fried rice."

This feeling is like...

As Erina Nakiri chanted in her mind and closed her eyes, she felt as if she were swimming in a sea of ​​ingredients. She felt completely free, her body relaxing as she shed all her constraints...

However, at that very moment! Grains of rice with the appearance of Bai Yuan suddenly emerged from the sea of ​​various ingredients, their plump and round texture constantly assaulting every part of her body.

This taste, this feeling!

With her five fingers interlaced, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but tremble, although her clothes didn't burst open under the influence of Bai Yuan's internal energy.

However, this also caused that power to flow elsewhere.

Suddenly, my whole body trembled.

Erina Nakiri opened her eyes, her gaze filled with unyielding tears and a complex mix of emotions, before collapsing back into her chair.

Unfortunately, she still lost.

Fortunately, she had anticipated this and made preparations in advance, so even though she ultimately couldn't resist, no change could be seen from the outside.

This wave, this wave, was a victory for the party that was expected all along!

Totsuki Academy dismisses classes at 11:00 AM.

After the school bell rang, Bai Yuan said goodbye to Nakiri Alice and headed towards the top floor alone.

That was the classroom where Roland Chapel taught her class, and it was also where Tadokoro Megumi had her class today. If nothing unexpected happened, she shouldn't have left yet.

That little girl liked to stay after class to reflect on what she had learned that day. He had bumped into Tadokoro Megumi studying alone in the classroom many times.

His purpose in coming here was simple: he wanted Tadokoro Megumi to compete for more of his classes. He had a good impression of this simple and honest girl.

People cherish what they have the least.

Tadokoro Megumi possessed a quality he lacked—an extreme, pure kindness that warmed his heart, which was shrouded in darkness, and that's why he wanted to show her special care.

If it were anyone else, even Erina Nakiri, Bai Yuan would only say one thing to her: "Learn if you want, or get lost!"

"The bottom student is still the bottom student. Even if they are lucky enough to get an A grade, it doesn't change the fact that they are trash!"

"If I were in their shoes, I probably wouldn't even have the face to stay here after being scolded like that. I would apply to withdraw from school right now."

"Sigh, stop talking, I'm hungry. I got an A today, I need to eat something good!"

Just as Bai Yuan reached the top floor, he heard a conversation. Turning his head, he saw a group of two men and a woman, complete strangers to him.

but...

Upon hearing their words, Bai Yuan suddenly felt a bad premonition.

So he quickened his pace and soon arrived at the classroom of Professor Roland Chapel's students.

At this moment, most of the students and teachers inside had already left.

There was only one little girl with blue hair and double braids, her eyes seemed to be glistening with tears, her lips pursed, standing in front of the kitchen counter, unwilling to leave.

Chapter 100 Abandon cowardice, charge forward, Tadokoro Megumi!

Bai Yuan felt a pang of unease at the sight before him.

She was clearly a very capable young girl, but because she wasn't strong enough inside, she ended up in this situation and was even ridiculed by the weak.

"Perhaps, Tadokoro Megumi is the one who should be trained using the methods of the Dark Cuisine World!"

Such thoughts appeared in Bai Yuan's mind, and then they became unstoppable!

The strong should not be humiliated by the weak. This is the first time Bai Yuan has ever seen Tadokoro Megumi in this situation, whether in his past life or this one.

"Xiao Hui."

As if he had thought of something, Bai Yuan took two steps forward and walked to Tadokoro Megumi's side.

"Bai... Teacher Bai Yuan? What brings you here?"

Upon hearing the sound, Tadokoro Megumi hurriedly raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eye, then realized that her tears had dried up, so she forced a smile and looked at him.

"Of course I came to see you. Why didn't you come to my class today? I missed you all morning."

Bai Yuan patted her shoulder as he spoke, a sunny smile on his face.

"I didn't get a spot in your class..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Tadokoro Megumi lowered her head and whispered.

"Then let's use a food war to steal it! Anyway, so many people don't like my class, so even if you just ask, they'll give it to you, that's not an excuse."

Looking at Tadokoro Megumi with her head down, Bai Yuan shook his head, clearly not agreeing with her reason, which was too superficial!

"Teacher Bai Yuan, am I really useless? I can't do anything right..."

Instead of answering Bai Yuan's question directly, Tadokoro Megumi asked him another question. With her head held high, her mood, which had just calmed down, was stirred up again by his appearance.

"Your skill level is at least in the top ten in the Far Moon region."

Therefore, there's no need to belittle yourself, and even less need to care about what others think; after all, those guys aren't as good as you.

Thinking of what he had overheard in the corridor, Bai Yuan looked at Tadokoro Megumi's face seriously.

This is not a lie. With her diligence, dedication, and talent, she would undoubtedly be in the top ten among her classmates at Totsuki Academy!

However, her inner timidity made Tadokoro Megumi stop in her tracks and even retreat.

In fact, Bai Yuan had already sensed during the last lesson with her that the confidence this girl had painstakingly built was rapidly slipping away.

Based on what I overheard earlier, Tadokoro Megumi's lack of confidence most likely stems from the pressure from her classmates, feeling overwhelmed by countless voices...

"Top ten? How is that possible? I'm not that good..."

Bai Yuan's words startled Tadokoro Megumi, but a wry smile appeared on her face as she assumed he was trying to comfort her.

"I say you have it, so you have it! This is the assertion of a top-tier seven-star chef. Do you dare to question me?"

Bai Yuan's face turned cold, and he pretended to be angry, which made Tadokoro Megumi panic and awkwardly wave her hand in the air.

"I didn't mean to question you! It's just that I botched the cooking again today and got the lowest rating. I could have done it well..."

Thinking about what happened in class today, Tadokoro Megumi lowered her hand, pursed her lips, and her mood visibly dropped.

"Enough with the nonsense! What dishes did you make in class today? Make them again now! Let me see your skills!"

The girl's emotions were really too difficult to deal with, and Bai Yuan was not a good person to comfort others, so he tapped on the kitchen counter.

Since the problem stems from cooking, let's solve it with cooking.

To help someone who has lost confidence in cooking regain their confidence, watch them cook a good meal and offer them unwavering encouragement.

"Shall we start cooking now?"

"That's right, don't you love staying in the classroom after class to summarize your cooking experiences? Then let's start today's summary!"

Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's slightly surprised expression, Shiro deliberately raised his voice a few decibels and looked at the remaining food on the table.

"But we don't have enough materials left..."

Looking at the few remaining ingredients on the counter, Tadokoro Megumi fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, her expression awkward.

"Then let's make improvements. This classroom has so many ingredients. If one ingredient isn't enough, there must be another that can be substituted."

And all you have to do is think! Think about how to make this dish using your own methods—that's a fundamental skill for a chef!

Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's embarrassed expression, Bai Yuan leaned closer to her once more, their eyes meeting, and then spoke earnestly, word by word.

Besides the ingredients that will be used in this lesson, there are also some alternative ingredients left in this classroom to accommodate students' creative ideas.

After all, Totsuki Academy is not a rigid school.

"Improvement? Improvement!"

Okay, I understand! I'll do it!

Hearing Bai Yuan's firm and decisive voice, and seeing his eyes filled with fervor as he looked at him, Tadokoro Megumi pursed her lips, muttered the same thing to herself several times, and then clenched her fist and shouted earnestly.

If this is what Master Baiyuan expects of her, then she is willing to do it! She is willing to perfect the dish to meet his expectations!

"Go ahead and do it! Let me see your skills, Tadokoro Megumi!"

"I understand!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's impassioned voice, Tadokoro Megumi wiped away the tears that remained in the corners of her eyes and then began to tidy up the kitchen counter.

Discard any unnecessary items and place the ingredients you need on top...

"Today, Professor Chapel's lesson is red wine ox tongue, which mainly uses onion chunks, celery chunks, carrot chunks, and bacon."

Sauté the bacon in butter until fragrant, then add the vegetables and sauté until fragrant as well. Transfer to a stew pot...

However, there's no celery or bacon left, so if we want to be innovative, we can only start from these two aspects...

While taking stock of the remaining ingredients, Tadokoro Megumi explained what she had learned that day to Shirai, and quickly constructed a new dish in her mind.