People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Yes, yes, I'm quite used to it. After all, we're very traditional where I'm from. Whether you understand being a good wife and mother or not, I'll reduce it. But you, I feel like you're intentionally or unintentionally skipping over some topics."

Everyone stared at Kirari, who sighed and said, "My family...sigh..."

Yuuko Ichihara asked in confusion, "Huh? Does that mean you disagree?"

Yumiko laughed and said, "What do you mean they disagree? Kirari's parents always say... 'Wait until you graduate high school, then hurry up and get married. Stop fixating on Hyakka-no-O. What if you could marry Hyakka-no-O?' And then..."

"Sigh... That's why I can only go home once a year for my annual report. It's so difficult... Especially during the Lunar New Year, I'm not even sure I dare to go home because if Shirayu isn't there, I'll get nagged again. And Ririka always stares at me with that disappointed look... Sigh..."

"Pfft... I didn't know you had this kind of trouble."

"If I didn't have this problem, I would be happy. It's giving me a headache... So, this year I'm going to attend an annual meeting during the day and come back in the evening. I dare not stay at home for too long."

"What a mess..."

"Ugh...."

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Chapter 48 Confident Alice, Ziyin's Mother's Phone Call (Please Subscribe~)

Once everyone started talking, they all complained about their miserable lives after losing one of their precarious positions in the family.

Erina tilted her head and said, "Hmm? I'm not nervous at all, and my position in the family hasn't even changed."

Everyone fell silent for a moment. Tsunade tilted her head and said, "Erina, before you say that, you should think about when you'd be able to become a real proprietress. What do you think?"

"Hmm..."

Erina said somewhat awkwardly, "But even if I succeed, nothing will happen. Grandpa and Manager Shiraha are already on good terms! Besides, I live alone, so how am I supposed to lose weight?"

Everyone's lips twitched; what she said made perfect sense. Alice raised her hand and said, "Me too!"

Erina said irritably, "You? Uncle Zongwei and Aunt Leonora are still here!"

"I know, but... Dad and Mom both spoil me, so I won't lose my status in the family."

Kirari tilted her head and pointed to herself, saying, "I was the designated clan leader from a young age, and I was spoiled growing up. But now I'm still at the bottom of the family hierarchy, right? No... every day, it's like I'm the outsider."

"Um...you just..."

Kobayashi Rindou tilted her head and said, "Let me introduce myself. I'm your Rindou sister. I'm an only child. My family is well-off. My parents have spoiled me since I was little. I'm good at studying, have a good figure, and am both good-looking and capable. Everything has gone smoothly for me since I was a child. Now I'm just like my daughter-in-law."

"Uh... this..."

Kraki sighed and said, "My parents haven't even met Bai Yu yet, and I'm already practically a daughter-in-law..."

Alice swallowed hard and said, "I hope I don't end up like that...."

Erina nodded and said, "You have a high probability of that, so... you should withdraw and secure your position in the family."

"I won't lose to you!"

"Hey? You're pretty persistent."

"Can this be explained by mere persistence?!"

Kraki sighed and looked at Dekla, who was leaning against the sofa with a face mask on and looking up at the ceiling, and said, "Hey, Dekla, seeing so many people who don't have much status in their families, why am I suddenly not so nervous anymore?"

"What's the point of saying all that? Whether you're nervous or not, it doesn't matter. Mom has already said she wants to see Bai Yu today. What can you do? Just accept your fate and wait and see how things go. If things go smoothly, come out; if not, just say... you drank too much?"

"Hmm...that's a good idea..."

Kirari asked in confusion, "So, you have the same parents?"

Yumiko and the others were also surprised. Klara said irritably, "What? It's just that our two families are very close and don't live far apart. We often visit each other's homes."

“Oh.…”xn

Yumiko smiled and said, "You don't need to be nervous. When it comes to meeting the parents, Shiraha is a professional..."

"Uh..."

Akemi Souyuuin asked in confusion, "Huh? Why isn't my sister up yet? She should be up by now."

Mashiro nodded and said, "Hmm... Shion-neechan... don't stay in bed too long..."

Tenyu Zhanzhan was also taken aback for a moment and said, "Indeed, although Ziyin is a bit unreliable, she will never stay in bed if there is something important to do, including taking a nap. She doesn't even need an alarm clock. I'll go check on her... Never mind, Zhu Mei, you go."

Akemi Kanadein's eyes twitched. She'd been sold out again. Nevertheless, Akemi Kanadein walked toward Shion Kanadein's room. As soon as she arrived, she saw that the door was open and Shion Kanadein was touching up her makeup while talking to herself.

After hesitating for a moment, Akemi Souin went over anyway, only to be stunned and exclaim in surprise, "Mom?!"

"Oh! Isn't this Zhu Mei? Long time no see, have you missed your mom?"

"Hmm! Mom, where are you?"

"Hey grassland, let me tell you, last night when we were camping, we saw elephants walking not far from us!"

"Um... Mom, why are you so agitated?... It's scary, okay...."

"Oh? That's so much fun! I even fed you a watermelon. But speaking of which, it seems that the fruit in Japan is really expensive and not very tasty. When your dad and I leave this time, we'll mail you some fruit. It'll be absolutely delicious and super cheap."

"Okay! But Mom, you should send more, since Zhanzhan and Mashiro are at home too."

"Sure, sure! Oh, by the way, Ziyin, hurry up and take Mom to meet your sisters!"

Zou-yuu-in Shion sighed and said, "Mom, can you wait until I get my makeup done? They're not going to disappear, and besides, aren't you going to see Shiraha?"

"It would be great to see him, but there are so many of you, and it's still lunchtime, so he must be the one preparing lunch."

"Alright, Zhu Mei, what made you decide to come find me?"

"Because Sister Zhan and the others said you should have woken up a long time ago, but there's still no movement. Something must have happened, so let me come and take a look."

Soryuin Shion nodded and said, "Hmm, you know me quite well. Alright, Akemi, let's go. By the way, what are we having for lunch?"

"Rumor has it that it's hot pot and cold noodles... I haven't had cold noodles in a long time."

"Huh?! Hot pot! Cold noodles! This is great, I can't get any of this here. I'll go to the duty-free shop later and see if they sell hot pot base."

"Mom...it's over 30 degrees Celsius where you are, and you're still eating hot pot? Be careful not to get heatstroke and break out in pimples."

"Huh? I'll just eat it tonight! Besides, Ziyin, you had hot pot a few days ago!"

"The nature of these events is different. Alright, alright, think about what you're going to say later. There are a few of these people you've met before, so..."

"Hey, I know, just introduce me to people I haven't met before. By the way, how's Huangying Group doing lately?"

"That's good, but I have a plan."

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Chapter 49: The Confirmed Time, the Legendary Parents' Group (Please Subscribe~)

As everyone was chatting, they saw Soryuin Shion walk over with her phone, seemingly saying something. Before Lucifer could speak, Soryuin Shion turned her phone around and said with a smile, "Let me introduce you. This is my and Akemi's mother."

"Hello everyone, I'm Shion and Akemi's mother."

Everyone was taken aback when they saw the beautiful woman who bore a resemblance to Souryuin Shion, but with the same hair color as Souryuin Akemi. They quickly greeted her, "Hello, Auntie!"

"Mom, let me introduce you first... Oh? Hongxu, you're here."

"Yes, good morning, Auntie."

"Good morning, good morning, Ziyin, hurry up and introduce yourself."

"Oh...this is the Lucifer I told you about...and then..."

A few minutes later, everyone started chatting, while Shion and Akemi sat quietly to one side. Yumiko smiled and said, "Don't you feel like you're the outsider?"

"I'm used to it. Hey? Yumiko, are you staying at home or coming to my place for New Year's this year?"

"We'll see. I'm not really sure. If my dad comes back, I'll come over. If he doesn't, I'll stay home."

"Okay, hey? Why don't you just come work for me and be my copywriting secretary?"

"Let's forget about it. It feels weird to work at my own sister's company, like I'm making my own family's money?"

"But your method of working overtime isn't quite right... Hmm? What's wrong?"

While Soryuin Shion and Yumiko were chatting, they noticed that Lucifer and the others had turned to look at her. Lucifer silently turned the screen away, and Soryuin Shion's mother casually said, "Shion, Mom has already made it confirmed. Your father and I will be back at the end of March the year after next."

Soryuin Shion was stunned for a moment before exclaiming with delight, "Really?! That's wonderful!"

Soryuin Shion's mother said with amusement, "Shion... are you excited because your parents are coming home, or because you're going to be a bride?"

Soryuin Shion blushed and said, "Um...we have...we have..."

"Pfft... How cute... Yumiko, you can all rest assured now, the time has been set."

Yumiko and the others nodded repeatedly. Soryuin Shion's mother thought for a moment and said, "Oh? By the way, Shion, later, could you send me the contact information of the elders in your other sisters' families? I need to create a group chat."

"Huh? Isn't it too early..."

"What do you mean 'early'? We need to choose a location, and we need to get to know each other better so it's convenient for us to get together and chat. We need to agree on a time, and there are many other things to do. I'm just being responsible and saying a few words to you girls."

"What...?"

Soryuin Shion's mother said very seriously, "Do you think marriage is just a matter between two people?! You're thinking too much! Marriage is tiring not only for the bride and groom, but also for everyone around them! They have to help with everything, prepare everything, and get up earlier than the newlyweds!"

"Um...we just lack experience..."

"Alright, alright, I'm too lazy to talk to you anymore... Your dad's back, let's go see if the duty-free shop sells hot pot base, I'll let you know in a few days! By the way, hurry up, if it's nearby, maybe we can visit him while we're traveling!"

"Um...I've always wanted to ask, where did Dad go?"

"Hmm? He just went for a massage and bone setting. By the way, we absolutely have to win over Otonokizaka. This is money delivered right to our doorstep; we have to grab it."

"Uh... I understand..."

After finishing her sentence, Shion saw the phone hang up. She sighed and said, "Sigh... I'm suddenly under a lot of pressure... But at least there's good news. My parents will be back in March of the year after next... So that means they can come in April or May..."

"Mmm mmm mmm!" xn

Lucifer and the others were also excited. Even Yuuka Kazami had a rare smile on her face. For people with such great power, it was no big deal for them to sleep for more than a year if they wanted to.

Just as Shion was about to speak, her phone rang. She picked it up, glanced at it, and asked in confusion, "Huh? Sonoko, what did you send?"

"Contact information? Didn't your aunt say she wanted her family's contact information? Here, this is my mom."

"You really are... Eh?! Eh?! What are you guys doing?! Why are you all suddenly exchanging contact information?!"

"Pfft..."xn

"What are you talking about? Why are you laughing so happily?"

Seeing that Bai Yu and the others were carrying a large pot, and that Gurefia and Yakumo Ran were each carrying two stoves, everyone's eyes lit up. Lucifer said irritably, "What else can we talk about? Is it time to eat?"

"Hmm, isn't it obvious?"

"What about cold noodles? I've never had them before. Are they good?"

Kira casually said, "Lucy, think it through. You're asking Bai Yu. You're asking him if his cooking is good. Do you think it's good?"

"Um... that's true, but I've never actually eaten cold noodles before... Can cold noodles even taste good? Won't they stick together?"

Bai Yu tilted his head and said, "They will indeed stick together, but they're stuck together from the very beginning. You'll have to separate them yourself. By the way, you guys have been having barbecue, hot pot, and grilled food all this time, haven't you ordered any cold noodles?"

"No!"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head. The group walked towards the restaurant and set up the stove and pot before saying gently, "Alright, you'll find out soon enough. Let's eat first. Those who can handle spicy food can sit here, and those who can't can sit there. The ingredients are the same on both sides. As for the dipping sauce, just make it according to your own preference."

"Ok!"

Seeing everyone sitting down in an instant, Bai Yu was also stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to say something, he heard the sound of running. Then he saw Wu Fengshui and Wu Jialouluo running over.

"Phew... Garuda! I knew we should have driven faster on that stretch of road when there was no one around! We're almost there for dinner! Oh! Hot pot! I want spicy food."

"I think I'll stick with the non-spicy version..."

"Stop asking about the spiciness, come over here quickly!"

"Oh!" xn

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Chapter 50: The Team Members Going into Battle, Saeko Busujima of the Kendo Club (Please Subscribe~)

Everyone was having a great time chatting. Orange had even forgotten about being caught by Yoru no Mori. She treated the basa fish like a snack, tossing it into the spicy hot pot broth and scooping it out as soon as it was cooked, enjoying it immensely.

Lucifer and the others had a great time chatting about everything under the sun: funny things in life, business and studies lately, work-related matters, and how to have some fun these next few days.