People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"You mean why there are no chicken necks, chicken feet, or wing tips, right?"

"Hmm! Although nobody back home would eat these things, I don't think they eat them in Japan either..."

Momoko Akane nodded and said, "It's rare to see anyone eat chicken necks or chicken feet, and even rarer wing tips, because there's very little meat and they're not very useful. They're basically just pure chicken meat or cartilage."

Leonora nodded and said, "Yes, but I only found out today that the chicken feet are delicious, so... where did they go?"

Bai Yu chuckled and said softly, "These... I've already removed the bones from the chicken feet, so they can be made into phoenix feet later. As for the chicken necks and wing tips, they can be made into braised dishes, which are all good choices to go with drinks."

"Hey? It's braised, is it good?"

"Generally speaking, foods that can be eaten with alcohol usually have some merit."

"Oh! But how many chickens are there? I see five with wings."

"Four chickens."

"Huh? No wonder there's so much food! It's because there are so many people! Well then, I need to think about what dishes to prepare. Let me see what ingredients we have..."

Alice and the others watched Leonora quietly, curious about what dish she would choose. Leonora looked at the new ingredients delivered by WGO before opening the refrigerator.

After a long pause, he nodded and said, "Okay, I know what I need to do. I didn't expect to see hard cheese, pork tenderloin, and white mushrooms. That's great... No wonder it's WGO."

Alice thought for a moment and said, "Wow! Mom! You're not going to make Mrbradbffer-i-fldesovs, are you?!"

"Huh? Alice, you've really improved a lot! But Mommy, since there's still some turkey meat left... I'll take it too."

"Mom! Are you celebrating Christmas?"

Lucifer asked in confusion, "So... what does it have to do with anything? Is it just because there are turkeys?"

"No, this is a traditional dish, similar to our national dish. Some versions use pork, while others use turkey. It looks like we're in for a treat today; it goes very well with rice."

Leonora chuckled and said, "All you ever think about is eating."

"Well...."

Lucifer and the others were puzzled but didn't say anything. Suddenly, Lucifer thought of something and asked in confusion, "Hey, gentian, what's this autumn red leaf?"

Kobayashi Rindou sighed and said, "The so-called Autumn Maple Hunting Tournament is just a fancy name. In reality, its purpose is just to highlight the Autumn Selection. The real core is the Autumn Selection, which is an annual tournament held by Totsuki Academy for first-year high school students."

Yumeko Jabami asked in confusion, "Selection? Selection for what? Aren't you the Elite Ten of the third year? You're practically graduates already, what are you still selecting for? And what does this have to do with you third-year students?"

"This involves selecting outstanding students to compete, and the remaining outstanding students can participate in the Red Leaf Hunt. The Red Leaf Hunt Ten will participate, which means that the next Ten will be selected from the first-year students. After the Ten in the third year have all graduated, these selected Ten will become the real Ten."

Lucifer and the others nodded in understanding. Bai Yu chuckled and said, "In that case, Alice, you and Hisako have to do your best."

Upon hearing this, Alice clenched her fists and shouted as if she had been injected with adrenaline, "I must become one of the Elite Ten! I definitely will! Hisako! You will too!"

"Um...actually...I shouldn't be in that position...."

Lucifer said irritably, "Hisago, I know you're Erina's secretary, but we're family. If we're going to compete, we shouldn't compete at all, but if we do, we should strive for a good result. Show some ambition!"

Hisako nodded and said, "Then I'll give it a try..."

"It's not about trying; it's about going all out."

"Oh...."

Erina crossed her arms and nodded, saying, "That's right. Although Hisako can follow me whether you're a member of the Elite Ten or not, it doesn't matter. But since Shiraha has said so, you should still give it your all."

"I also want to see how much Hisako has improved over this long period of time. Whether you become one of the Elite Ten or not is not solely determined by the Autumn Selection, but you can use it to prove yourself and boost your confidence. Even if you do win, no one will force you to become one of the Elite Ten if you don't want to."

Hisako nodded and said, "I understand, but Erina-san, this time you should..."

Erina narrowed her eyes and said, "My goal is the first seat of the Elite Ten! Now that all the third-year Elite Ten have left, with Shiraha's guidance, my God Tongue and talent, and the fact that I was originally one of the Elite Ten! The only second-year Elite Ten who poses a threat to me is Isshiki-senpai! I won't lose!"

Kobayashi Rindou chuckled and said, "Eh? Quite ambitious, huh? And apparently, these guys have all gone out for further training too. Judging by that... this autumn foliage viewing looks like it'll be a lot of fun..."

Lucifer said irritably, "You think you can win?"

"Are you kidding me? I would lose to Asahi?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Asi has probably improved a lot now, so you might not be able to beat him."

Kobayashi Rindou clenched his fist and shouted, "Shiraha! I'm your wife! Can't you stand on my side? Even if I really can't beat Asa, you have to encourage me! You should cheer me on and give me motivation! You have no idea how terrifying a woman with the power of love can be!"

"Hmm... in that case..."

"Mmmmmmm!"

"Keep it up, don't come home if you don't get first place."

Kobayashi Rindou was stunned for a moment before quickly saying, "Eh?! No way! Shiraha! Are you serious?!"

"Didn't you need motivation?"

"I don't want it anymore! I don't want it anymore! What does winning or losing matter? It's just a game!"

"is it?"

"Ok!"

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Chapter 161 As shrewd as a businessman, the scheme between Totsuki and WGO (Please subscribe~)

As everyone was preparing their dishes, Nakiri Managi and the others arrived one after another. Nakiri Managi asked in confusion, "Eh? What are you talking about?"

Erina waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to tell you about the Momiji-gari sooner."

Nakiri Managi paused for a moment and said, "Eh? You mean that autumn foliage viewing tournament?"

"correct."

Nakiri Managi nodded in realization and said, "Oh, I see. It's already this time? It'll be soon, Alice. Hisako needs to work hard to become one of the Elite Ten, especially Alice, do you hear me?"

"Oh...but Managi-san..."

Nakiri Managi waved her hand and said, "We're all sisters now, you should change how you address me. I bet Father would say the same thing."

"So what should I call you... Managi-nee?"

"Okay, this one will do."

Erina covered her face and said, "Never mind, I'm used to it. Alice, what were you trying to say?"

"Oh, so you mean, Managi-nee, you were also a student at Totsuki Academy back then, and you later became one of the Elite Ten?"

Everyone looked at Nakiri Managi with some curiosity, but Nakiri Managi waved her hand and said, "No, but my grades are still very good. I'm not interested in the Elite Ten."

"Oh...."

While washing vegetables, Nakiri Managi suddenly remembered something and said with a puzzled look, "If I remember correctly, it seems that... the Elite Ten can have their own special area, like the Golden Zone."

Alice snorted and said, "I can have a booming business even if I'm not in a prime location!"

"Business?"

Lucifer asked in confusion, "No... what's wrong with me? Why has this selection competition turned into a shop opening? What's going on?"

Nakiri Managi asked in confusion, "Eh? Erina, didn't anyone explain this clearly?"

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "Let me tell you the order, and you'll understand after I've explained it."

"Hmm!" xn

"Come, come, listen to Sister Gentian's lesson!"

"Go to hell!"

Kobayashi Rindou smiled and said, "Let's get straight to the point. Here's the order: outstanding students will be selected for the autumn selection. Those who achieve excellent results will receive special training, and then they will participate in the Autumn Maple Hunt."

"The so-called 'autumn foliage viewing' is something that is held or not depending on the mood. However, the 'autumn foliage viewing' itself is just about enjoying the autumn leaves together, without any competition. But the 'autumn foliage viewing' with the participation of the Ten Heroes is to meet with the outstanding students selected in the autumn."

"The purpose is just to have a chat, you can probably guess what that means."

Yukari Yakumo tilted her head and said, "Is it for further observation? Or is it to allow these selected candidates to have closer contact with the Elite Ten?"

Momoko Akane nodded and said, "That's pretty much the idea. There are some other unimportant things, and we're also trying to dampen the spirits of the next generation of the Elite Ten. Basically, it's just everyone getting together to enjoy the autumn leaves, drink tea, and have some snacks."

Rantabi laughed and said, "That sounds great, I want to go too."

"Where are you going? Go work overtime!"

"Ugh..."

Kobayashi Rindou coughed lightly and said, "Then, the school festival will follow. Since Totsuki Culinary Academy is a culinary academy, and the curriculum is different from other schools, you know that, right?"

Garuda asked in confusion, "What else do you learn besides cooking?"

"There are many, such as business administration, nutrition, public health, and so on. So when Totsuki students open shops after graduation, it seems like they are gifted and good at business, but in reality, it's all because of what the school taught them."

"Oh!" xn

Kobayashi Rindou coughed lightly and said, "During the school festival, it's a school-wide event, so naturally all ten members will be included. Since it's a culinary school, and students will work in the catering industry after graduation, the school festival is naturally also a catering competition."

"Everyone will open a shop then, and they can cook whatever they want to make money. At the same time, this school festival will also subtly influence the selection of the Elite Ten."

"At that time, Totsuki Academy will be open to the public, and a large number of customers will flock to the academy to enjoy the food. Just think of it as a grand culinary feast."

Cerberus's eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Wow! This sounds exciting!"

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "It is indeed very lively. Moreover, this school festival can not only secretly reconfirm the candidates for the Elite Ten, but also bring a lot of popularity to Totsuki Academy. In addition, there are many other benefits."

Tsunade asked in confusion, "What else?"

Soryuin Shion, the business expert, chuckled and said, "This is the most natural form of publicity, and it can also consume a lot of ingredients, making the relationship between Totsuki and its ingredient suppliers closer. Besides, this school festival is no simple affair."

"Why do you say that?"

Kirari narrowed her eyes and said, "Because WGO's headquarters has moved here, and as everyone knows, WGO is our family's. This means that a large number of executives will come to Totsuki to sample our products, which is another win-win situation. In addition, Totsuki can put on a show with WGO."

Hancock covered her face and said, "What are you business people thinking? I don't understand at all. Tell me quickly, what's going on?"

Kirari glanced at Shiraha silently. Shiraha smiled and said, "It's very simple. WGO belongs to Managi, and Managi's surname is Nakiri. Totsuki also has the surname Nakiri. What place has better quality ingredients than WGO? WGO's ingredients are fresher, more complete, and more reputable."

"Moreover, because they have a lot of secret connections, they will definitely monopolize the Far Moon market. How could those food suppliers allow that? So they can only lower prices, or even sell to Far Moon at a loss or just to break even."

"With the relationship between Totsuki and WGO, WGO's move to Tokyo will inevitably lead to cooperation with Totsuki. Our ingredients will also receive publicity. If we're lucky, we might even be able to supply ingredients to WGO. The old man won't let this opportunity pass by to extort these ingredient suppliers."

Jinx said blankly, "Cook, if you were in Piltover, you could definitely swindle all those bastards out of their money."

"Ok?"

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Chapter 162 A Virtuous Cycle of Benefits: The Group Heading to the School Festival (Please Subscribe~)

Everyone was impressed. Wow, no one expected WGO to achieve such results without doing anything. Is this the influence of the world's largest and only food organization?

Nakiri Managi smiled and said, "That's right, I had forgotten about this before. Looking at it this way, it is indeed possible to do it. This forms a cycle, a virtuous cycle, and it will compound interest."

Sonoko rubbed her forehead and said, "How come this is a virtuous cycle again? I don't understand. We're making money all along and it's back to the same cycle?"

Nakiri Managi nodded and said, "That's right. Think about it. Totsuki will have a collaboration with WGO. WGO will regularly arrange open classes for Totsuki to cultivate outstanding talents."

"Then, after graduating, Totsuki will leisurely recommend its talents to WGO. Since WGO is located in Tokyo, most recent graduates will come to Totsuki. In this way, the talents will come to WGO, and WGO can use so many talents to expand its business."

"Because of the relationship between Totsuki and WGO, food suppliers will compete fiercely, using various benefits or price reductions to maintain Totsuki's supply. As long as you stick with Totsuki, you will have the opportunity to cooperate with WGO."

"Local food suppliers can save a lot of money on food transportation and preservation costs, while prices are lower and quality will be more stringent in order to cooperate with WGO."

"In this way, we can get the highest quality ingredients at the lowest price, and then the restaurants under WGO can get the ingredients at an even lower price and sell the dishes at a fair price. The price difference can be quite substantial."

"Moreover, the money saved by Totsuki and WGO can be used to launch more projects and businesses and earn more money. As for the food suppliers, because they have found a major partner, they can be guaranteed to sell all their food and also get free publicity, which will allow them to have more partners."

"In this way, those ordinary ingredients, which are not high-quality ingredients but are actually very good, will find other partners to sell to and make a lot of money, thus forming a virtuous cycle."

Night Forest Red covered her face and said, "My goodness... is this business? I thought it was just simple business negotiations and bargaining, but there are so many intricacies involved..."

Cerberus and the others nodded blankly. They probably hadn't even thought of that first step. Asagi sighed and said, "This is completely forcing the food suppliers to empty their wallets."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "But what's interesting is that these food suppliers are also well aware that this opportunity is rare and hard to come by. Temporary losses are exchanged for long-term, ever-increasing profits. They'll probably be eager to open their wallets and let Totsuki and WGO take the money. All we need to do is leave the wallets to them."

Yukari Yakumo chuckled and said, "As long as the price isn't driven too low, these food suppliers will accept it. Long-term interests lead to long-term cooperation."

Soryuin Shion nodded and said, "That's right. Apart from family, all the friendships are based on mutual benefit. So... Shion, I have high hopes for you. Come join my Imperial Sakura!"

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched as she said, "You're still trying to poach my girlfriend, huh...?"

"Isn't this just getting excited about money? Hey, keep going, what happened after the school festival?"

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "I've analyzed all of this. The school festival can directly make Totsuki a fortune."