People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Let the heat warm you from head to toe, until beads of sweat appear on your forehead, and no one will care, because that's the badge of honor of hot pot.

A sip of ice-cold soda or a shot of liquor infused with green plums during a leisurely moment—delicious!

At this moment, the three siblings, including Fuji Yumiko, were in this state. Although Yumiko ate elegantly, she never put down her chopsticks for a moment.

Amidst the sweet, spicy, and scorching heat, even though she was drinking shochu with a relatively low alcohol content, Fuji Yumiko felt dizzy, and a blush appeared on her face.

Fuji Yuuta and Fuji Syusuke didn't say much, and both did their best to satisfy their stomachs and taste buds.

And so, in this boiling pot, the day comes to an end. Joy, regret, unease, and restlessness—all emotions rise with the fragrant white steam. Pick up your favorite ingredient and take a bite. Yes, none of that matters anymore.

No matter the weather, a hot pot meal can cure all ailments; even this passionate witch has a heartwarming side...

Although Atobe Keigo didn't want to admit it, he still had to say it: he was hungry. He wasn't as picky about food as Erina, but he had to admit he was craving the boiling hot pot in front of him. Because he was craving it, he was hungry...

Kabaji didn't show much expression, but he still glanced over there from time to time. Erina, in particular, was practically drooling as she looked over. Ever since she came to Shiraha's place, she'd had a great appetite.

Moreover, her God Tongue has become even more refined. The refinement of the God Tongue represents the improvement of her strength. She is now becoming more and more unable to resist Bai Yu's cooking. She can even imagine the taste just by smelling the food and seeing its appearance, and then she becomes completely unstoppable.

Lucifer smiled when he saw Cerberus staring at him intently. It seemed he should have Bai Yu make him a hot pot sometime. It looked quite simple, though; she should be able to learn how to make it.

At this moment, the Queen of Hell's virtuous wife nature resurfaced, though she seemed to have overestimated the dish, but also overestimated herself...

"Yuta, here, you can have this~"

Fuji Syusuke put the only half egg in the pot into Fuji Yuuta's bowl. Fuji Yuuta glanced at Fuji Syusuke but said nothing. Fuji Yuuta just wanted to gain recognition from others and prove himself, coupled with the rebelliousness of his age, which made him act this way. But that doesn't mean he's stupid or that he can't feel anything.

Yumiko Fuji smiled at the two brothers, wiped the sweat from her brow, and said with a laugh, "Let me guess... I think... Ah~ I knew it!"

Yuuta Fuji and Syusuke Fuji were slightly taken aback when they saw the two half-eggs that had reappeared in the pot after Yumiko Fuji had been searching. Syusuke Fuji smiled and said, "As expected of Shiraha-nii..."

"Yeah...as expected of Shiraha~"

As Bai Yu prepared to bake the pizza, he glanced at the half-boiled egg in the bowl beside him and said with a smile, "This is how brothers should be~"

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Chapter 117 The End with the Touch of Home (Please Subscribe~)

The three siblings ate their hotpot very quickly. Soon, they were all slightly lost in thought as they stared at the red broth. They were full, but they felt like something was missing.

Just then, Bai Yu pushed a food cart out. This time, the cart carried several simple porcelain bowls and a large transparent bowl containing three instant noodle cakes.

Shiraha first approached Fuji Yumiko and the others, leaning on the table and smiling as she said, "Looks like you're having a good time eating~ Yumiko~ You seem to have had a bit too much to drink~"

With a dreamy look in her eyes, Fuji Yumiko looked at Shiraha and said softly, "I'm fine, but shouldn't the magician show us how to finish this perfectly? I feel like something's missing~"

Bai Yu smiled and nodded, then put the instant noodle cake into the pot, added two slices of cheese, and turned on the stove again, saying, "This is what the stove is for~ Yumiko~ You can't drink anymore~"

Just as Shiraha was about to take Yumiko's drink, he saw Fuji Yumiko grab his arm and say, "There's only a little left~ I'm fine~ Besides, my project is finished, and I have a three-day holiday starting tomorrow..."

Bai Yu smiled, put the wine pot down again, and said gently, "Alright, but don't expect a refill~"

"Got it~"

After Shiraha pushed the food cart away, Fuji Syusuke said with a smile, "Sister only talks to Shiraha-nii like that when she's drunk~"

Yumiko Fuji paused for a moment, waved her hand, and stared at the slowly melting cheese slices in the pot, seemingly lost in thought. In fact, when someone is slightly tipsy, they often lose focus like this while staring at the steaming soup in front of them.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. This is the beef bowl from Kabaji, followed by the cream of mushroom soup and non-alcoholic champagne from Atobe. The rest is still baking. Please enjoy."

The two nodded, their eyes lighting up as they looked at their dishes. Even Kabaji showed a hint of anticipation. The dishes in front of them were very tempting. A good dish is all about color, aroma, and taste. No matter what, the appearance and aroma are the first impressions of a dish.

The beef rice bowl in front of me features tender beef and a perfect combination of red and green chili peppers, creating an irresistible aroma of spiciness. The presence of carrot slices and onions adds a touch of subtlety to this stir-fried beef.

Simple dishes often have extraordinary flavors, and this dish proves this unchanging rule once again. The meaning of rice bowl is to combine the dishes and rice you want to eat, and one bite is enough to satisfy you.

The intensely spicy chili peppers are fully infused with flavor, along with the tender beef, the sweetness of the carrots, the subtle spiciness of the onions, and their unique sweet and spicy taste. All these elements come together with fragrant rice, and there's not much to say but simply enjoy it.

Unlike Kabaji, who was completely engulfed in flames, Atobe Keigo first took a sip of champagne, inhaled deeply with one hand, and then chuckled, saying, "Delicious... Well then, why don't you try this sometime..."

Atobe picked up a spoon and scooped up a spoonful of milky white broth with a rich, creamy aroma. A sprinkle of pepper floated on top, along with some chopped parsley that he scooped up along with the mushrooms. The aroma was probably what he was looking at.

Just as Keigo Atobe had imagined, the texture and flavor of this dish lived up to its aroma. The smooth and rich broth, along with the unique flavor and texture of the shiitake mushrooms, made it feel like you were eating a pastry. The subtle peppery flavor did not spoil the overall aroma; instead, it added a unique touch.

If I had to give this cream soup a taste rating, it would be unique, strange, an odd combination, yet it has an incredible richness and a unique texture that makes it irresistible.

On the other side, Bai Yu chuckled as he looked at the Hawaiian beef pizza being placed in the oven, picked up a bottle of shochu, took a sip, and said softly, "Pizza... it really is something you can't hate..."

As Bai Yu spoke, he stretched and slowly walked out. As soon as he came out, he saw Fuji Yumiko and her brother eating instant noodles cooked in broth and covered with melted cheese. He chuckled as he watched Atobe Keigo and Kabaji Takahiro eating rice bowls and thick soup without stopping.

Bai Yu sat back down in his seat and said with a smile, "Hmm~ Young hearts should indeed be satisfied with hot, delicious food~"

Erina nodded repeatedly. She had eaten an unusually large amount today. She couldn't help it; watching them eat was just too tempting. Erina also had the God Tongue, which gave her an extremely strong ability to visualize flavors. Just thinking about the taste of those dishes made her unable to stop eating her own food.

Alice glanced at Shiraha's gently smiling face, seemingly lost in thought. Kobayashi Rindou, propping his chin on his hand, chuckled and said, "As expected, Yumiko-nee is cutest when she's drunk~ Right, Shiraha~"

Bai Yu said irritably, "Why do you have to drag me into your evaluation?"

"because..."

"But it is indeed quite cute, because it reminds me of Yumiko before she started working~ I really miss those days~ Rindou, you'll be graduating soon too~"

A hint of emotion flashed across Kobayashi Rindou's face as he reflected on the passage of time. He said softly, "Yeah, I can't believe I'm graduating so soon. It's kind of funny to think about the first time I met you."

"How to say?"

"Now that I think about it, you used that orange to start a conversation!"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "If it were to strike up a conversation, then it wouldn't be me~ But I did want to find someone to talk to, but you weren't the one I chose~"

Kobayashi Rindou snorted and said, "Not honest~ But it's true, if you were really just trying to pick me up, I might really leave~ Would you call that fate?"

"Maybe~"

Cerberus, chewing on his food, mumbled as he raised his hand, "Master... White Feather, White Feather, White Feather! Fate, fate!"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Hmm~ Cerberus and Lucifer too~"

Lucifer chuckled and said, "So that's why you're so popular with women, isn't it?"

"Ok?"

"Because you have so many destined connections~"

"Hahahaha!" xn

Inside the kitchen, the pizza slowly releases its most enticing aroma as it bakes; outside, diners enjoy their meal, friends laugh and chat—gathering together for a meal should always be a happy occasion...it always has been...

The joy and warmth brought by this lively atmosphere is the best way to end the day...

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Chapter 118 The Charm of Nighttime Restaurants (Please Subscribe~)

"Phew~ That feels right~ Brother Baiyu's cooking is as delicious as ever~"

Upon hearing Fuji Syusuke's words, Fuji Yumiko nodded drunkenly, and Fuji Yuuta didn't object. Sitting to the side, Atobe Keigo glanced at Fuji Syusuke and chuckled, saying, "Tezuka is right~ right, Kabaji!"

"..."

"Birchland?"

Atobe Keigo didn't hear the reply he expected from Kabaji. Turning around, he saw Kabaji devouring his food. Atobe paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's to be expected..."

Shiraha suddenly stood up and walked into the kitchen. This action surprised Atobe Keigo and Kabaji Takahiro, but then their eyes showed anticipation, because this was their cooking.

This was the first time in his life that Minister Atobe had felt such anticipation for a dish. Whether it was Chateaubriand steak or Yorkshire pudding, these were things he had eaten since childhood, but he suddenly felt an extraordinary sense of anticipation for this one.

"Wow~ this scent! It's definitely Chateaubriand!"

Although Atobe trusted Shiraha a lot, he was still very unsure whether there was Chateaubriand steak here. After all, Chateaubriand steak is one of the best steaks in the world, and it's not something you can just eat if you have money.

When Bai Yu pushed the food cart out this time, the aroma was anything but ordinary. Although light and elegant dishes are also delicious, there is no denying that all popular dishes are more appealing than light ones.

Such cooking methods can never be separated from three cooking techniques: roasting, boiling, and stir-frying. Roasting, in particular, is the earliest cooking method that mankind mastered and still cannot abandon today.

You can grill anything, stir-fry anything, or boil anything, but one thing that has to be said is that grilling is the most appetizing. When you see the meat slowly grilled, when you see the texture of the meat with a bit of charred color after grilling, when you see the meat juice, and when you see the surface that looks especially tempting because of the oil.

Besides, there's the slowly taking shape, fragrant cake; the cheese melting under the heat; the pizza rising in the oven—no way!

The pizza, with its exceptionally rich and beautiful appearance, doesn't look messy at all; instead, it's full of a unique aesthetic. The aroma of ham and beef on the pizza, combined with the fragrance of fruit and the flavor of cheese, creates a delightful contrast.

That's right, this is Hawaii!

Pizza is like hot pot; they share two characteristics: simple yet rich. They are incredibly easy to cook, yet they offer a wide variety of different flavors and textures.

Pizza is a bit like an open pie, but it tastes much better because of its "fillings." The "fillings" wrapped in cheese, when you put them all in your mouth, the various flavors may seem chaotic, but they are surprisingly lively. Behind the powerful flavors is the freshness of the fruit. It's like enjoying fruit and barbecue on a Hawaiian beach while feeling the sea breeze.

Meanwhile, Atobe Keigo, on the other side, also succumbed to the perfectly grilled Chateaubriand steak. For him, this dish, which he had eaten since childhood, felt particularly unfamiliar at this moment.

He felt that although the steaks he had eaten before were also delicious, they always seemed to be missing something. This steak, however, was as if it had been enchanted by Bai Yu, making it exceptionally tender, juicy, fragrant, and unforgettable.

This flavor perfectly captures the essence of Chateaubriand: tender, smooth, and crisp. Any less and it would become fishy due to the blood, any more and it would be overcooked and lose its tender texture.

Roast beef is never eaten alone. There are many options for roast beef steak, such as perilla leaves, garlic cloves, barbecue sauce, or even sea salt, all of which are delicious enough. But there is another way to eat it: pudding, a special kind of pudding, Yorkshire pudding.

This pudding isn't as bouncy and sweet as the puddings sold outside, but it has a soft bread-like texture. It's supposed to be pudding, but it tastes like bread.

However, pudding is still pudding after all, and its texture is incomparable to bread. Yorkshire pudding is usually shaped like a cup, and its taste is not sweet but slightly salty, which is quite strange for a pudding.

But when it meets grilled steak, when the juices from the steak are absorbed by the Yorkshire pudding, and when the sauce flows out of the cup-like pudding, it's a perfect combination. These four words are not an exaggeration at all. Beef may have countless excellent combinations, but there is no denying that Yorkshire pudding is one of the best companions for grilled beef, this big pig's trotter.

The soft bread, with its slightly crispy crust, absorbs the meat juices and its own subtle saltiness. Paired with tender beef steaming hot and coated in sauce, this is irresistible—indulge to your heart's content!

Bai Yu, holding a plate of toothpick meat she'd taken from the kitchen, said, "Watching others eat can be quite enjoyable, but it's not a good thing if it makes you hungry~ Come on, try some~ I made it along with the food~"

Everyone saw the toothpick meat like drowning people grasping at a straw. Just as Bai Yu said, watching others eat with great relish, and the food looking delicious, is a pleasure, but if it makes you hungry...

This is a disaster. No one can watch others eat so heartily when they are hungry without thinking about anything else. That's impossible.

Cerberus is one of the best examples. At this moment, Cerberus's eyes were green with envy as she looked at the toothpick meat in front of her. She now has a great fondness for small things that can be eaten in one bite, whether it is meatballs or this thing called toothpick meat.

After all, there's not much to say about the combination of fried pork and cumin; it just smells good. Lucifer, holding a toothpick of meat, said, "Sigh~ I really don't know whether eating your cooking is a good thing or a bad thing~"

"Why do you say that?"

"Because seeing it again will make me hungry~"

"Hahahaha!" xn

The atmosphere inside the restaurant became lively, filled with the laughter of girls and the chatter of Fuji and his friends discussing tennis. Shiraha chuckled softly, leaned back in his chair, and murmured, "That's the charm of a late-night eatery..."

"That's part of your charm..."

Bai Yu turned his head and felt something being stuffed into his mouth. After chewing it, he realized it was toothpick meat. Bai Yu looked at Lucifer and Kobayashi Rindou in front of him, smiled, and said, "The taste is not bad..."

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Chapter 119 Cerberus Wants to Play Too (Please Subscribe~)

When the dish in front of Atobe Keigo was replaced with matcha cake, everything came to an end with his actions. Atobe Keigo did not eat immediately but chose to lean back in his chair and rest for a while.

Keigo Atobe looked at Shiraha, who was clearing away the plates, and said with a hint of admiration, "You're really something... It seems that restaurants suit you better than tennis~"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "I think so too. After all, for me, I prefer hearing the story behind the cheers to hearing them on the field."

Atobe Keigo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. It seemed that he had made the right decision to go and cause trouble at the open-air stadium that day. If he hadn't gone, he probably wouldn't have come here.

At this moment, Fuji Syusuke glanced at Fuji Yuta. Just as Fuji Yuta was about to say something, his phone rang. He then nodded at Fuji Syusuke. Fuji Yumiko, standing to the side, squinted her eyes and nodded gently, looking exceptionally cute.

When Atobe finished eating, Fuji Syusuke said softly, "Brother Shiraha, the bill!"

"Nine hundred yen~ But Yumiko still got drunk~"

After putting down the money, Fuji Syusuke smiled and said, "Yes, that's right. Brother Shiraha, could you please take care of my sister tonight? She's drunk and can't drive, so I can take her home by myself."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Sure, you and Yuta should be careful on your way back."

"Ok!"

After the two left, Shiraha breathed a sigh of relief after accepting Atobe Keigo's two thousand yen and Kabaji's twelve hundred yen, amidst Atobe Keigo's incredulous expression.

Seeing Fuji Yumiko nodding her head, he sighed, walked over, picked her up, and then said to Erina and the others, "Is there anything else you want to eat?"

Erina and the others shook their heads. They were tempted, but after finishing that plate of toothpick meat, the last bit of space in their stomachs was filled. Bai Yu nodded and said, "Then you guys chat first. I'll take Yumiko upstairs."

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "Oh my~ I really didn't expect that~ Yumiko-nee's alcohol tolerance has decreased~"

"Eh?"