The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

However, when she thought about how she had been drinking with Bai Yuan last night, her panic subsided like a receding tide.

Instead, a faint sense of melancholy prevailed.

Even after what I did yesterday, Bai Yuan remained unmoved. Judging from the sensations I felt, he only got a little bit of his kicks.

Am I really that unattractive?

Impossible. If that were the case, Bai Yuan wouldn't have resorted to violence. The faint strange sensations coming from several places on my body couldn't possibly be as simple as an accidental touch.

"Because of that apprentice..."

When the image of Bai Yuan's apprentice, whom she often mentioned when she was in the Dark Cuisine world, came to mind, a strange feeling arose in Lia's heart, and a bitter smile appeared on her face.

The other person knew Boss Bai earlier than her, and had even saved his life. The title of "Lady of the Dark Cuisine World" should rightfully belong to her.

Her words…

"As for me, I'd be content just to be by Boss Bai's side!"

Lia changed her clothes and quietly revealed her true feelings.

"Hurry up, hurry up! Anyone who dares to stop for even a second will get a beating! Why are you all so weak? You haven't even swung the iron yet? How are you supposed to control a kitchen knife!"

Watching the young men and women jogging slowly in the mountains and forests, practicing with two iron balls in their hands, Bai Yuan urged them on in a cold voice.

For a chef, both strength and endurance are important.

Yesterday, I had these guys practice flipping the wok. Besides honing their skills, it also helped them develop their strength.

After a night of exercise, these guys' arms were sore to varying degrees, making them unsuitable for further weight training.

But it wouldn't do to just sit around doing nothing, so Bai Yuan found a whip and started training their endurance. The best way to increase physical strength is to jog, a long-term aerobic exercise.

"Don't stop! If you want to stop, wait until it's completely burned out!"

"Yes, Professor Bai Yuan!"

Seeing that the men and women behind him were moving slower and slower, almost walking, Bai Yuan frowned slightly and immediately brandished his whip to catch up.

When the men saw him approaching and saw the long whip lashing down on them, they turned pale with fright and immediately sped up.

"Boss Bai."

Seeing this, Lia, who had changed her clothes and came out of the room, greeted him and then jogged over to his side.

"Oh, you're awake."

Perfect timing! I've been supervising them here all morning; the rest is up to you.

If someone stops or slows down and you want to chase them with the whip, but they really can't keep going, let them stand and rest. Remember to find the right balance.

Seeing Liya standing beside him, Bai Yuan raised his hand to greet her, then handed the whip to her.

"I understand. I know that sitting down suddenly after strenuous exercise is bad for your health!"

Lia nodded. Although she didn't know why Bai Yuan could hand over the whip so naturally, she accepted it nonetheless.

She was already very grateful that the other party didn't disturb her sleep in the morning and let her sleep until she woke up naturally.

"Then I'll go back to the kitchen first."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

"Get running, all of you! I'm talking to you guys in the back! Don't think I'm easy to talk to just because I'm here. I'll be even stricter than Boss Bai!"

Watching Bai Yuan's departing figure and the few people behind him slowing down, Lia frowned, brandished her whip, and followed after him, her tone stern.

"Yes, Ms. Leah!"

I thought I could take a short break, but when the whip grazed my face and knocked off a piece of bark from the tree in front of me...

They discovered that Leah was even more ruthless than Bai Yuan!

"It smells so good! Looks like these little guys are in for a treat."

Smelling the fragrant aroma in the air, Bai Yuan couldn't help but speak. He then looked at the short-haired, pinkish-purple girl who was moving among the many clay pots, her brows slightly furrowed, constantly checking the heat and occasionally adding hot water.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, you're back! Please save me! Preparing over a hundred pots of stew at the same time is simply inhuman!"

Hearing a noise at the door, Hisako Shinto looked up in alarm, only to find it was Shirai. She immediately ran over with a long face.

If you look closely, you can see that the girl's face looks a little haggard.

"Being cute won't work. This is a test for you. During the Food Battle, you can't just cry to him and he'll admit defeat."

Reaching out, he ruffled Hisako Shinodo's smooth short hair, and said with a half-smile.

"Tch, I knew you wouldn't agree. You've wasted my feelings."

The delicate look on her face vanished, replaced by an expression that said, "I knew you'd say that."

"Knowing it already and still trying it, you're just asking for a beating."

Seeing the dramatic change in Hisako Shinto, Shirabuchi couldn't help but pinch her cheek until she grimaced.

Ouch! That hurts!

"What's the harm in trying? What if it works?"

Hisako Shinto rubbed her cheeks, looking at Shirayuki with a resentful expression.

This guy really doesn't know how to be gentle with women!

How could someone be so cruel to such a beautiful girl? Who pinches a face so hard!

"The water in clay pots numbered 32, 61, 72, and 86 is almost boiled dry. Hurry up and add water."

"You should have said this when you came in!"

Smelling the scent in the air, Shirai spoke to Hisako Shinto, which made the girl panic and become flustered.

At the same time, she felt increasingly terrified of Bai Yuan. So many of these soups were the same, and theoretically, they should all taste pretty much the same.

He simply sniffed and could tell which pot of soup was almost boiled dry.

With such terrifying abilities, it's no wonder he possesses such powerful culinary skills. He must have some kind of extrasensory abilities, just like Lady Erina.

"The 11th casserole is almost done cooking, bring it over for me to try."

Looking at the busy Hisako Niito in front of him, Shirabuchi found a quiet spot to sit down and then spoke to her.

He taught Hisako Shinto how to make medicinal soups some time ago. Although she knew it before, she had only learned simplified versions of it.

Although cuisine has traditions, no single "authentic" version, and everyone's taste is different, the world has always been quite unified in its evaluation of what makes something delicious.

Therefore, after discovering Hisako Shinto's problem, he corrected it, for which the girl was punished with a ruler quite a few times.

"it is good."

He added hot water to the soup that Bai Yuan had previously specified, and then boiled two more pots. Hisako Shinto brought the No. 11 casserole to him.

"Please taste it."

She quickly ladled a bowl of food and brought it to Shirayuki. Hisako Shinto's expression was tense as she stared intently at his face.

At this moment, Bai Yuan looked at the chicken soup in front of him, but he wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and inhaled the aroma before speaking:

"This chicken soup with astragalus and goji berries is a good way to supplement their nutrition."

The chicken used is authentic free-range chicken, paired with astragalus and goji berries, and finally topped with a few golden jujubes—it's absolutely delicious!

Opening his eyes, Bai Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, a satisfied expression appearing on his face.

At his invitation, Hisako Shinto arrived at the mountain before dawn to prepare nourishing medicinal meals for the underachievers in the special training.

After a morning of settling and slow simmering, the astragalus and goji berry chicken soup has become incredibly delicious with the passage of time.

"Don't just stand there, ladle yourself a bowl too. You've worked hard all morning, you can't let the person who made the soup not drink a drop."

Seeing Hisako Shinto sitting to the side, staring at him expectantly, Shirayuki's face showed helplessness.

He then got up, personally ladled a bowl for her, and gave her the large chicken leg from the casserole.

This pot of chicken soup was made with a whole 4-pound free-range chicken, to help the trainees replenish their nutrition and fill their stomachs after a long day of work.

"Thank you."

Taking the chicken soup from Bai Yuan, Shinobu Hisako whispered her thanks, then gently scooped up a spoonful. The soup was as smooth as silk and melted in her mouth.

"Medicinal cuisine, when done well, tastes absolutely amazing. No wonder people in Guangdong love drinking slow-cooked soups so much. Having a sip before a meal is like being in heaven!"

Bai Yuan picked up the bowl and drank, then closed his eyes again to savor the taste.

The subtle aroma of herbs blends perfectly with the rich flavor of the chicken.

The addition of astragalus adds a subtle sweetness and a delicate herbal aroma to this soup.

It is not flamboyant, but it slowly releases its flavor in the mouth, complementing the savory taste of the chicken and making the whole soup more full-bodied and layered.

Goji berries bring a subtle fruity aroma and a slightly sweet and sour taste. They dance lightly in the mouth, intertwining with the sweetness of astragalus and the richness of chicken to create a unique flavor experience.

This balance of sweet and sour, neither too sweet nor too sour, perfectly stimulates the taste buds.

"Great, I really like this soup."

When he came to his senses, the chicken soup with astragalus and goji berries in front of him had been finished. Bai Yuan scooped another bowl from the clay pot, his face full of satisfaction.

Chapter 113 Twenty-Five Days in Hell: The Final Test

"When you get back in the evening, make another pot of chicken soup. This time, add a little dried scallops to enhance the flavor of the soup."

After wiping his mouth with a napkin from the table, Shirayuki offered a suggestion to Hisako Shinoto.

"Scallops? I'll try it tonight."

"Dried seafood undergoes dehydration and sun-drying processes, which uniquely enhances its taste and flavor, significantly improving the quality of soup."

Of course, this doesn't mean you can just throw anything into the soup, because different dried seafood has different flavors, and the pairing of different seafood is quite particular.

Seeing Hisako's eager-to-learn expression, Shirabuchi decided to explain it to her.

"I see…"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Hisako Shinto's face showed a thoughtful expression.

She did know that adding dried seafood to soup could greatly enhance its flavor, but that wasn't her forte.

This is also the main reason why she didn't do that.