Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

The underlying reason is likely that the WGO Food Organization handled the matter secretly at the time and blocked the news.

"Chefs around the world consider earning a star from the WGO as a lifelong pursuit."

"Restaurants that receive three stars are like entering a pantheon, and their chefs also enter high society, with a status as prestigious as novelists, poets, musicians, and artists."

"The Loiseau chef who committed suicide was just like that."

"But……"

"Even so, there's no need to commit suicide, is there?"

Erina, I don't understand!

"In fact, as I later learned more about it."

“When Loiseau’s restaurant was just starting out, he took out a huge loan from the bank for renovations.”

"His restaurant is extremely luxurious; the cost of decorating just one of his toilets is equivalent to the cost of decorating an entire house in an ordinary household."

"Not many years later."

He was in debt for $1000 million.

"Although I later got the WGO three stars, my financial situation did not improve. I still had to take out new loans to pay off old ones."

"Before he was invited to the meeting, there were rumors that the WGO might revoke one of his restaurant's stars. He was extremely sensitive about this and once told a colleague, 'If I lose a star, I'd rather commit suicide!'"

……

After the shock.

Erina stood there, stunned, for a long time.

She sighed softly, saying helplessly, "Alas, it seems that WGO's star-rating system is a double-edged sword!"

"While it can bring glory to countless chefs, it also brings tremendous mental pressure to all of them. It can motivate chefs to constantly pursue excellence, but it can also become the last straw that breaks their backs."

"Chef Loiseau committed suicide, and there was also Jiro Oyama who secretly added xanthan gum..."

At this point, Erina's eyes flashed with sadness: "They are, in fact, all victims of this set of rules."

"so."

"And it's not just one or two cooks who are sick."

"It's the entire culinary world, and this overly harsh and utilitarian judging system."

"It forces chefs to cook for stars, not for the food itself. Sooner or later, this system will ruin more chefs and destroy the future of the entire culinary world."

After saying that, Lin Xu turned around and took light steps, preparing to leave the place.

But before parting with Erina, he added, "The current culinary era is actually at a point where change is imperative."

"And it's clear that the WGO, the world's most authoritative food organization, doesn't yet possess that kind of strength!"

I watched that receding figure until it completely disappeared from my sight.

Erina fell into deep thought!

……

current.

WGO star rating system.

The restaurant places too much emphasis on its reputation and luxurious style, while neglecting the quality of the food itself and the chef's innovative spirit.

Erina has always believed that a fair set of judging criteria should place more emphasis on the taste of the food, the freshness of the ingredients, the skill of the cooking techniques, and the creativity and uniqueness of the dish.

As the world's most authoritative culinary organization, the WGO has a responsibility to promote the development of the culinary world.

but.

Judging from the situation in the past few years.

Erina Nakiri was actually very disappointed.

"Mother, what was your original purpose in founding the WGO Food Organization?"

Looking up at the hazy scene in the distance, Erina finally couldn't suppress her emotions and murmured to herself.

Chapter 22 He is a very charismatic lecturer

The sun had already quietly set.

It withdrew its dazzling daytime light, generously giving the vast night sky stage to the gentle moon and stars.

The night remained as dark as ink, except for the "pearl" hanging in the sky, which constantly emitted a soft and cool silver glow.

Hisako Shinto was still fast asleep at this moment.

She was wearing a pair of pink glasses, which made her look especially cute and added a touch of playfulness.

at this time.

She just sat in front of the computer the whole time.

He was intently browsing some very "pure" comics.

As time passed, her eyes began to feel a little tired, so she unconsciously took off her glasses and rubbed her slightly sore eyes.

Then he got up, left his room, and went to Erina's residence.

As a result, she inadvertently noticed that the lights inside seemed to still be on, and she couldn't help but wonder:

this late.

Why aren't you sleeping? What are you doing?

……

Curiosity drove her to gently knock on the door.

"Come in, the door isn't locked." Erina's voice came through the door, gentle and clear.

Upon hearing this, Hisako pushed open the door and saw Erina standing before her, wearing a light green nightgown. The nightgown looked very soft, which complemented her delicate and elegant temperament.

She was looking up at the endless starry sky outside the window, her eyes deep and her pink lips occasionally opening and closing.

She was whispering to herself, yet no one could hear what she was saying.

Hisako did not disturb her.

He simply stood quietly to the side, watching silently.

Looking at that delicate and pretty face, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration and affection between master and servant!

From childhood to adulthood, Erina has always been so outstanding and so strong in her eyes.

Yes!

When I was little.

She then heard that Erina's mother, Managi, had run away from home.

And for the lonely Erina, her only close friend in Totsuki Temple is her!

Over the years, Hisako has taken care of Erina's daily life as her secretary.

The hardships and difficulties involved.

Perhaps only she herself knows the truth.

But Hisako never regretted it.

Because she knew that being able to stay by Erina's side, share her worries, and share her joy was her greatest happiness.

……

Just as Hisako's thoughts drifted away.

Erina's bright, sparkling eyes finally showed a flicker of emotion.

She turned around, her gaze falling on Hisako. After staring at her for a few moments, she asked softly, "Is there something you need from me so late?"

"I saw that the young lady's room was still lit, so I thought I'd come in and take a look."

Hisako snapped out of her daze and hurriedly said...

Erina nodded, then took light steps to stand in front of her and stared intently at her.

"Miss..."

Hisako spoke somewhat nervously.

"What is your ideal?" This question seems a bit abrupt, yet it feels so natural.

"ideal?"

Hisako paused for a moment.

He then scratched the back of his head and replied with a smile, "Of course, I'd like to serve you, Miss, for the rest of my life!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Erina's eyes.

She never imagined that Hisako's ideal was so simple and pure—simply to serve her.

However, in that instant, she felt deeply moved. After all, how rare and precious it is to find someone in this world who treats her with such genuine sincerity!

……

"Fei Sha."

"Don't you want to become the most famous and accomplished expert in medicinal cuisine?"

Erina couldn't help but ask again.

In her eyes, Hisako has extremely high talent and potential, and if she works hard, she could very well become a leader in the world of medicinal cuisine.

Unexpectedly, Hisako shook her head and said, "That kind of honor and fame is dispensable to me!"

"Even if I become the strongest expert in medicinal cuisine, the price is that I can't be by your side, Miss Erina. What meaning would that have for me?"

"Fei Sha..."

Erina felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

……

The harshness of the tongue of God.

Like the Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of every chef.

Every dish they painstakingly prepared paled in comparison to that invisible judgment.

Even the exquisite and noble dishes that Erina Nakiri, a culinary prodigy, personally prepares, which are enough to amaze the world, can still be found to have shortcomings and regrets in the face of Managi Nakiri's extremely picky taste.

Yes!

Before Lin Xu appeared.

She always believed that the only person who could defeat her was Nakiri Managi, who also possessed the divine tongue.

However, it turned out that Nakiri Managi had been won over by Hayashi's cooking a month ago.

In fact.

After parting ways with Lin Xu.

She was always absent-minded, always thinking about some problems.

If I want to open the door to the healing "God's Tongue," let my mother Managi rediscover the beauty of food, and also elevate my culinary journey to unprecedented heights.

Therefore, Lin Xu is likely someone I must learn from.

But to learn from him, it naturally meant that she had to give up some of the beliefs and things she had held onto for many years.

"Ugh!"

"How can I do?"

Erina couldn't help but sigh, as a wave of confusion and pain washed over her.

She didn't know where to go from here, whether to continue to uphold her father Azami Nakiri's culinary philosophy or to bravely forge her own path and pursue the unknown ultimate in cooking.

At this moment, Hisako noticed her hesitation and confusion, and mustered up her courage to say, "Miss, there are some things I really want to say, but I'm afraid of offending you."