People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Chapter 236 Alice's Decision, Tadokoro Megumi Locked In (Please Subscribe~)

Everyone was slightly taken aback. That's right! Being selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Individuals requires running around, participating in various activities, handling documents, and passing various assessments and being outstanding in many ways. But being a secretary to one of the Ten Outstanding Individuals means that the Ten Outstanding Individuals have given their consent, so one can take office directly.

Alice's eyes lit up as she exclaimed, "That's right! Why be one of the Ten Heroes? I'd be like their secretary! Longdan-nee!"

"Don't worry! If you become my secretary, I..."

"You really can't be her secretary, and Xiao Tao is out of the question too."

"Why?!" xn

Kobayashi Rindou coughed lightly and said, "Honey, aren't I amazing? I'm the second seat of the Ten Heroes! Why can't I have a secretary? I've never had one!"

Bai Yu tilted his head and said casually, "Because you've already graduated. Even if you haven't picked up your diploma or started preparing for the graduation ceremony, you've still graduated. You could say you haven't graduated yet, but you only have a few months left until graduation."

"And in the next few months, Alice will not inherit the title of the next Ten Heroes. Once you graduate, Alice will be essentially unemployed. The only difference is that Alice will have more free time this semester."

"Oh right! I almost forgot about that! Right, right, Alice really can't come to us. In that case... um... the best option is for you to go with Erina. The Commander-in-Chief knows what that means and will definitely agree."

"Ugh... Look at Erina's smug face! I'm going to be bossed around like crazy! Honey! Your little darling is going to get bullied!"

Erina said irritably, "You should save your breath. I don't do tastings anymore, and I don't have any documents. I'm basically always in the store. Why would I need you?"

"Besides, if you don't want to follow me, it's very simple. If you follow Senior Ji Zhiguo, you won't have to go to school often starting this semester, and Senior Ji Zhiguo won't need your help."

"It just so happens that you'll be in your second year of high school. When Senior Kinokuni graduates, it will be the same time she gets married. So after you go back to school, you'll have to stay for another year because Senior Kinokuni will graduate, and you'll be unemployed again. However, in Totsuki High School, they basically don't eliminate many people in the third year, and the management is much more relaxed, so you can be relatively free."

Saki tilted her head and said, "Actually, right now you're free for three years with Erina, and you're very free until the wedding with Nene, or maybe you'll be with the next generation of the Elite Ten. But until this graduation season, you won't be able to be too free. However, your senior year of high school will be very easy."

Yuko Ichihara said, propping her chin on her hand, "If I remember correctly, after Rindou and the others left, there were four spots left after Erina. All four of the four who advanced from the quarterfinals had a chance, but considering character and other factors, Subaru Mimasaka probably wouldn't be able to become one of the Elite Ten."

Sona thought for a moment and said, "Then... Hayama Akira, the 'Kyoto x Gen', ...Hisako can also be ruled out, she wasn't going to be one of the Elite Ten anyway, Yukihira Soma, then there's Takumi and Alice who were eliminated, and yourself. Think about who you would want to be with if you weren't chosen."

"Um... I'm only close to Ryo and Xiaohui... I'm not going to ask Ryo! I'm the boss! How could I ask my underlings for help! No, no, no, Xiaohui... Xiaohui is great, sensible, well-behaved, and gentle! Okay! It's decided!"

"You're going to choose Xiaohui?"

Alice chuckled and said, "For my freedom all year round! I've decided to follow Senior Kinokuni! Once Senior Kinokuni graduates, I'll switch jobs and go find Megumi! The premise is that I don't get selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Individuals. If I do get selected, then things will be even easier for me! Anyway, I don't do research."

"Although it's a bit opportunistic, it's a win-win solution. It doesn't say you can't switch jobs, and the commander-in-chief knows what you're thinking, so he definitely won't refuse. After all, Senior Kinokuni was already married when she graduated."

"Okay! It's decided then! I'll talk to Senior Ji Zhiguo tomorrow! She'll definitely agree!"

"That being said, Ningning's agreement to have you as her secretary must have come with conditions, and those conditions must be..."

"What is it?"

"Don't bother her." x2

"Uh...why?! That hurts so much!"

Akane Momo sighed and said, "What can we do? Ningning really likes quiet. Her hobbies are calligraphy and tea ceremony. She can spend a whole morning with just a few tea cakes and a tea knife. If you make a lot of noise, she won't argue with you, but she'll definitely have a headache."

"Um... well... then I'll just keep the title, it's okay if I'm not actually a secretary..."

"If you were to actually become Ningning's secretary, she might not agree. If it's just a nominal position, she would definitely help. But if you were to become Ningning's secretary, you'd have a lot of headaches. Ningning is a sharp-tongued and cunning person."

"Um...I've heard a little bit about it...but this is still good news! Great! Eh? Why do I suddenly feel a little reluctant to be one of the Ten Heroes? I still have to deal with the documents, so troublesome."

Everyone rolled their eyes. This girl's true nature as a brat was fully revealed after she was freed. Erina, however, timely poured cold water on her, saying, "The premise is that either you or Megumi can become one of the Ten Heroes. Megumi might not be as good as [the character's name], so [the text abruptly ends here]!"

"Um... that's still a two-thirds chance! Besides, there's a school festival this year! If I have to skip the school festival, I'll set up a stall! I'll ask Megumi to help me set up a stall!"

"Sigh... You and Xiaoqiong are both exceptionally motivated when it comes to being lazy."

"I can get shot while playing a game?!"

Zdelada glanced at Kasugano Sora and said irritably, "You still have time to play games? Have you finished your homework?"

"Forehead...."

"Go quickly!"

"sunflower...."

Aoi Hinami sighed and said, "Alright, but we can finish our homework in about ten minutes today. Good luck."

"sunflower!"

"Oh...hey? Oh right, Touka, why don't you come along too? Take a look at the teaching progress and content here, and you can find out in advance if there are any discrepancies."

"it is good!"

P.S.: Happy New Year!

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Chapter 237 Tsunade's Helplessness, Fujiwara Toyomi's Motivation (Please Subscribe~)

"Fengshi, are you really sure this is the right road? This doesn't look like a place where there would be a restaurant."

"Hey, Nanako, believe me, I'll never forget how to get to the store, even if I forget how to get home!"

"Huh? Is something not quite right?"

Echizen Nanako even wondered if she had misheard. What the heck? Did Fujiwara Toyomi just say something incredible? You're such a family man!

"Phew... Nanako, let me tell you, it's really delicious. Are you going home later?"

Echizen Nanako thought for a moment and said, "I don't have class tomorrow, so I plan to go home in the evening. I can also help my aunt with some housework tomorrow."

"You're so virtuous! Anyone who marries Nanako is practically a lottery winner!"

Nanako Echizen sighed and said, "It's not that exaggerated. I don't have many hobbies or much desire to go out. Plus, I'm staying at my uncle and aunt's house, so I can't be lazy. Maybe I'm just naturally suited to be a housewife. I quite like being quiet and peaceful."

"I also want to be a housewife and stay at home to take care of my husband and children, but my family definitely won't agree... Hmm? Unless! I can win over the store manager, then my parents will definitely let me stay at home and take good care of my husband. Okay! Nanako! Help me!"

Nanako Echizen sighed and said, "Just how outstanding must a person be, and what kind of family must they come from, to make someone as politically astute as my uncle and aunt think this way?"

"Oh dear, my parents are considering a few things. First, if I marry into an ordinary political family, then I'll need to use my connections to climb the social ladder. If the other party is more powerful than our family, then that's probably unrealistic. My family would be suppressed, and to some extent, it would become the other party's capital to climb the social ladder."

"As for those who are not from political families, they are either extremely clean and politically astute, who would be a help to their families, or their families are in business and can provide economic support, thus maximizing mutual benefits."

"So, this place is... well, you could say it's a business empire. The people here are also really nice. At this point, getting involved in politics is all about mood. The most important thing is a harmonious family, because that brings the best benefits. Of course, personally, I'm just doing it because of sweet love."

"Um... this sudden shift to such a girly topic really caught me off guard..."

Fujiwara Toyomi waved her hand and said, "Oh, the point is that's my parents' idea. I definitely still hope to marry for love. Hmm... We're here! It's just ahead!"

Nanako Echizen paused for a moment, then said, "There really is a shop like that? That's amazing. Wait... there's no sign, and it's on this street... I feel like I've heard of it somewhere before..."

"Huh? Nanako, do you know this shop? Why didn't you tell me about it before?"

"No, I don't know, it just sounds familiar, like someone mentioned it to me somewhere before, but I was busy at the time, and the conversation was interrupted, so I can't quite remember when it happened, but it couldn't have been too long ago..."

"Is that so? It seems like Nanako, you must have met someone who has been to the store or your friend recommended it to you."

"Really? But my friends rarely come over for dinner so late at night. Could it be my uncle? Hmm... I think so, but what was he saying again...?"

"Oh, let's not talk about that now, let's go to the store first. I'm starving. I'm not planning to go to class tomorrow anyway. Nanako, I'll come find you tomorrow."

"Okay."

The shop was the same as usual, but unlike the previous days, Erina and the others went upstairs very early. It wasn't just because there were no special customers coming today, but also because it was their sisters' competition tomorrow, and they couldn't just stay downstairs without encouraging them.

In that case, Hisako would be under immense pressure and wouldn't be able to go to Shiraha. Their best solution would be to just do what they're supposed to do, and if they don't know what to do, they could just go to a cocktail party.

"Three fours with one three! I won! Five slips of paper each!"

Tsunade sighed and said, "Have I been having such bad luck with cards lately? Is it because I'm going home and I'm trying to balance things out? But that doesn't make sense. Could it be because I've been too comfortable and lost my touch as a pro? Hmm... I'll go back and beat up Jiraiya to get back into form."

"Hey... what does playing cards have to do with hitting people? Besides, don't forget you have a mission when you go back this time."

Tsunade downed her shochu in one gulp, smacked her lips, and said, "You're one to talk. I'm thinking about something right now. If Mikoto doesn't plan to go back after she comes, that would be great. But what about Konan and Kushina?"

"...You mean...Kushina and Konan can't leave yet?"

"Of course, it's not time to transfer the tailed beasts yet. Kushina has to stay with her grandma, and that idiot Nawaki definitely won't have much time either. That kid is all grown up now, he definitely has a lot of missions, and he'll have to focus on training when he gets back. Besides, how could a grown man be as meticulous as Kushina? And there's also Konan."

"That's true... But if we go back, you're worried that Mikoto might not be able to withstand the pressure from her family and might be forced to marry someone else, right?"

"Yeah, back when Mikoto was just a little girl, we could keep it up. Then the Fourth Shinobi World War came and we didn't have time to talk about marriage, so we could still keep it up. After it ended, she even helped me build the village and travel around with me on missions and training. But now that I'm gone, my teacher can't possibly care anymore, tsk..."

Wei sighed and said, "What else can you do? Kushina and Konan will feel lonely and insecure no matter what you do, unless you bring Grandma Mito here, but that's impossible."

"That's right, it's so annoying. I'll just wait and ask my husband what to do later."

"I think so too. I feel like my husband is spoiling me rotten. Luckily, I don't plan to go into business, or I'll be driven crazy."

Jinx said irritably, "You're a big dummy anyway!"

"Baobao, you should go back and rest early, don't stay up late!"

"You big, stupid donkey!"

"Then I'm your sister too!"

"Ugh... Ugh! So annoying! I can't be bothered with you!"

Jinx turned around and continued playing the game with Lux and the others, casually grabbing the juice next to Caitlyn who was watching a movie and gulping it down. Caitlyn was stunned for a moment, then her eyes twitched. Were these two sisters doing this on purpose?! Why is it that every time they bicker, I'm the one who's missing something?!

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Chapter 238 Echizen Nanako's Surprise, Pander Discovers a Blind Spot (Please Subscribe~)

"So, Hisako, you don't need to be too nervous. You don't need the title of Elite Ten. And look at Alice, she was the first one to be eliminated in the first round. Look how optimistic she is."

"That's right, that's right. Just do your best and show your progress. Your husband won't be disappointed. Besides, Alice is now eager to become a secretary instead of one of the Ten Outstanding Individuals, so you don't need to panic."

"Well... that's true, and I've tried my best to perfect my cooking. I've even practiced repeatedly to make the taste very close to the ideal. I know I never wanted to be one of the Elite Ten, and the result of the competition doesn't matter, but I still feel a lot of pressure..."

Yuko Ichihara waved her hand and said, "Hisako, you're overthinking things. You're a very sentimental person and you have a lot on your mind. Don't worry, it'll be fine. You'll be fine after your match tomorrow. The Autumn Election is our last competition, and we won't have any more competitions after that. Relax."

"Hmm... Oh? We have guests, huh?"

Hisako had just finished speaking when she saw the stylishly dressed Fujiwara Toyomi and the innocent-looking Echizen Nanako walk in. Lucifer looked up and said, "Eh? You actually came."

"Well, 677 is a college student after all, she has a lot more time than Qianhua, Manager Baiyu! Good evening!"

They were talking normally, but when she turned to look at Bai Yu, she was unusually energetic. Her energetic appearance surprised Echizen Nanako. So you can be so girlish sometimes?

Bai Yu nodded with his usual gentle smile and said, "Good evening. No reservations are needed. You can sit anywhere."

"it is good!"

Echizen Nanako felt something was off. She felt like she had heard the name Shiraha before, but before she could recall, Fujiwara Toyomi pulled her aside.

"Manager Shiraha, this is my best friend, Echizen Nanako, a gentle and beautiful girl who is very popular at school."

"Hmm? Echizen...Nanako?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

Yuko Ichihara remarked with a hint of surprise, "Eh? That surname sounds familiar..."

Bai Yu tilted his head and asked, "What is your relationship with Echizen Ryoma and Echizen Nanjiro?"

Nanako Echizen paused for a moment and said with some confusion, "They are my uncle and cousin... Ah! I remember now! My uncle mentioned this shop before and also mentioned you, Manager Shiraha, but I was writing a report at the time so I didn't pay much attention. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

Fujiwara Toyomi said with some surprise, "What a coincidence!"

Nanako Echizen smiled and said, "That's right. Uncle and Manager Shiraha are friends. They've mentioned it before, but we only started talking about the store recently. It seems like Uncle came to the store last night, and that's when he brought it up again. Ryoma has always wanted to beat Manager Shiraha."

"I also visited your home today, and Uncle Nanjiro mentioned you. I didn't expect you to be good friends with the eldest daughter of the Fujiwara family."

Fujiwara Toyomi puffed out her cheeks and said, "Manager Shiraha, what do you mean by 'young lady'? Just call me Toyomi. You call me Chika by my name, and I'm quite familiar with Sayaka and the others, so there's no need to be so formal."

"Ok."

Fujiwara Toyomi chuckled upon hearing this, and Echizen Nanako breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Although I don't remember what Uncle said, I do remember that he said Manager Shiraha was a very outstanding young man and that the store was very good. But I didn't expect Manager Shiraha to be so young."

"Then I'll accept this compliment without hesitation. What would you two like to eat?"

"Huh? There's no menu?"

"There's no menu in the shop. If Manager Shiraha has the ingredients, he can make any dish. Hmm... Nanako, what should we eat? Japanese food? Chinese food? Or something else?"

"I'm fine with anything, Fengshi, you can decide."

"Let's have Chinese food then. We didn't get enough of the food when we ate here before, Manager Shiraha. Just... two meat dishes and a soup will do, something a bit strong in flavor. We'll have rice and scallion greens. Shall we drink alcohol or soft drinks?"

Nanako Echizen thought for a moment and said, "We still need to go home, so how about we just have drinks..."