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

The scene from the original work, where Alice Nakiri was eliminated by Soma Yukihira in the first match of the Autumn Selection Tournament for first-year students, came to mind.

The old man said at the time that her cooking lacked a down-to-earth, everyday feel, and it seems that's true.

It's so relatable...

This kind of thing can't just be talked about; you have to experience it firsthand. What you're experiencing now is a great opportunity to help Alice Nakiri repair her weaknesses.

In any world, the tastes of the common people and the upper class differ greatly.

Ordinary people tend to choose affordable, hearty, and locally distinctive ingredients and cooking methods to meet their daily needs.

The upper class prefers high-end, rare ingredients and exquisite cooking techniques, pursuing the original flavor of the ingredients and an elegant dining experience.

The two are quite different and would not normally be compatible, but they do have one thing in common: they both love delicious food!

Delicious food has the power to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and it can conquer all! It can ignore differences in taste and whether you like it or not.

The moment you see it, the only thought that will stay in your mind is to eat it!

"Excuse me, can you cook fish for free here?"

Just as Bai Yuan's thoughts were drifting, a slightly uneasy female voice came from outside the kitchen. Bai Yuan and Alice Nakiri went out to take a look and found a simply dressed girl in the shop.

"Excuse me, can you cook fish for free here?"

The faded clothes had two patches on them. He seemed a little reserved when the two people came out, but he still stood firmly in place, staring straight at them.

He then repeated what he had just said.

"Of course, for the first three days of the new store opening, processing is free. Just bring the raw materials you want to eat and tell her directly."

Bai Yuan pointed to Nakiri Alice standing to the side. Upon seeing this, the girl immediately stepped forward, blinking her big eyes as she handed over the fish she was holding.

"It's my grandma's birthday today, and she's been wanting to eat fish, so she wants a pan-fried sea bass. But I'm not very good at cooking and I'm afraid I'll ruin the fish, so I'd like to ask you for help."

As she spoke, the girl looked at the two of them somewhat shyly, rubbing the hem of her clothes as she spoke, seemingly afraid that they would refuse.

"Is it an elder's birthday? Okay, when exactly? This dish can be prepared in 20 minutes."

Looking at the small sea bass in front of her, and contrasting it with the girl's simple clothes, Alice Nakiri felt a little touched, but her face remained expressionless.

“My house is just across the street. I can bring Grandma over now. 20 minutes is enough time, and it’s almost lunchtime!”

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's agreement, the girl immediately showed an excited expression, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, as she hadn't expected it to be so easy.

"Then let's start preparing now. Go and bring the old man over, so that you can eat as soon as you arrive."

"Great! Thank you so much!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, the simple-looking girl bowed deeply to her to express her gratitude.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.

Chapter 40 Longevity Noodles

"In addition to frying the fish, let's also give the elderly a bowl of longevity noodles."

The sign at the entrance also included this message: "Anyone celebrating their birthday can receive a free bowl of longevity noodles at our restaurant, which I will personally prepare."

Watching the girl's departing figure, Bai Yuan suddenly turned to Nakiri Alice and said.

"Okay master."

Alice Nakiri nodded emphatically, then jogged outside to modify the standee.

At this moment, as time passed, more and more customers began to look around at the restaurant entrance. They were interested in the content on the standee, but also hesitated.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. The more free something is, the more expensive it is. No one dares to try it if they're unsure whether it's real or not.

"Young lady, is this place where you can have fish ingredients processed into fish dishes for free? Are any kinds of fish acceptable?"

"That's right, as long as it's fish, we can process it into the dish you want! And the first three days are free, after which it will be charged."

"Yes, yes, of course!"

Upon seeing Alice Nakiri emerge, someone immediately approached to inquire. After receiving her affirmative answer, a joyful expression appeared on their face. They then walked towards Mil, a fishmonger who was selling fish not far from the shop entrance, and bought some fish.

Alice Nakiri glanced at it a few times before returning to the kitchen. The old man was coming soon, and she had to hurry up and make pan-fried sea bass.

Because it was her birthday and the first order from the new store opening, Alice Nakiri needed to make a strong impression, so she decided to give it her all.

"Grandma, this is it, be careful."

A simply dressed young woman helped an old woman into the restaurant. As soon as they stepped onto the stairs, they were stunned to see the restaurant packed with customers.

What's going on? Did she come to the wrong place? How come there are so many people! I remember there wasn't a single customer inside just over ten minutes ago!

But in this situation... it seems there's nowhere for them to sit. What should we do?

The girl helped her grandmother up, and Sheng Shang looked anxious. In this situation, they couldn't get up, but it wouldn't do for them to just stand there either!

"You're here! Please sit over there. It's reserved for you. The pan-fried sea bass will be served in about three minutes."

Just as the girl was hesitating and her grandmother was about to offer words of comfort, Bai Yuan suddenly appeared in front of them, leading them with a smile to the pre-prepared location.

He would never make such a basic mistake as leaving the birthday girl without a seat, so he had someone reserve a seat for her early on, just waiting for her to arrive.

The restaurant's popularity surprised even him; it seems that the word "free" is an absolute weapon for attracting customers, no matter the country.

With fish vendors right outside the door offering good quality fish at low prices, the restaurant quickly became a thriving success.

"Thank you for your help."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's voice, the simple-looking girl immediately showed an expression of ecstatic joy. She then bowed deeply in his direction to express her heartfelt gratitude, and then helped her grandmother to sit down in the seat designated by Bai Yuan.

Bai Yuan simply waved his hand and then went into the kitchen, where Alice Nakiri was busy in front of several pots.

Although it looked a bit chaotic, no mistakes were made until the end.

"We should hire a few more kitchen helpers. With Alice's current abilities, she can only manage a maximum of four pots at a time, which is still not enough..."

Although the dark secret technique Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots had been taught back to Alice Nakiri, the child lacked talent and only learned the basics after two years of study.

He could control four pots at the same time, even before he sought out Zhu Qi, the Flying Sage. Controlling five pots was a qualitative leap.

"Master, you're back."

Seeing Bai Yuan return, Alice Nakiri continued working and looked up to greet him.

"You just do your thing and don't get distracted. The guest celebrating his birthday has arrived, and I'm going to cook longevity noodles for him now. You should hurry up too."

"clear."

After saying this, Bai Yuan looked at the dough that had risen on the cooking table not far away, and the boiling water in the pot.

The most basic requirement for longevity noodles is that they must remain unbroken.

Thinking of this, Bai Yuan raised his hand and tossed the dough into the air, while simultaneously sprinkling flour onto the cutting board. He then pulled it up and folded it in half, repeating this action three times.

Longevity noodles are different from ordinary thin noodles. The noodles need to be long and thin so they don't break easily, and they need to be chewy and elastic. So three folds are enough.

The prepared longevity noodles are dropped into boiling water, and the noodles are exactly ten meters long from beginning to end, symbolizing perfection and a long life.

Put salt, MSG, light soy sauce, pepper, and chicken bouillon in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and finally pour boiling hot noodle soup over it to bring out the aroma of the seasonings.

Pour the cooked longevity noodles directly into the broth, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors, and then place a poached egg on top.

Thus, a bowl of longevity noodles filled with blessings was completed. Bai Yuan placed the dish on a plate and carried it to the old lady with one hand.

At this moment, she was chatting with her granddaughter, her rough hands holding the girl's soft white hands. Despite the noise around them, they were not affected at all, and their faces were always smiling.

"Hello, this noodle is a gift for the birthday celebrant. In my country, it is called longevity noodle, which means long life and a long life of a hundred years."

Bai Yuan placed the noodles on the table and explained in fluent Danish that it was a perk offered by the shop. The old lady clearly understood him and smiled.

"Thank you, you are such a good person."

"The pan-fried sea bass should be almost done. I'll go get it. The noodles are still a bit hot since they just came out of the pan, so please be careful when you eat them."

After giving a brief explanation, Bai Yuan turned and left without saying much more, while the girl and her grandmother turned their attention to the longevity noodles in front of them.

"It looks really good. I heard that the longevity noodles in the East are only one strand, connected from beginning to end. I wonder if that's true. Grandma, please try it. The shop owner made it especially for you."

The girl handed the chopsticks to her grandmother and couldn't help but swallow as she looked at the noodles in the bowl, because the aroma in the air was just too tempting!

It's just a simple bowl of noodles with an egg on top, so why does it smell so delicious? It doesn't make sense!

"My dear, you should eat too."

"No, Grandma, the owner said that these noodles shouldn't be shared, otherwise our good fortune will be diminished."

Hearing her grandmother's words, the girl's face flushed slightly, and she quickly looked away, then said in a muffled voice.

"Having you by my side is the greatest blessing. Watching you eat makes me happy too. That's enough for me, and it's also my birthday wish. Let's split it in half, Grandma will give you half."

As Grandma spoke lovingly, she placed her chopsticks into the longevity noodles, gently picked up a noodle, and then a dazzling golden light emerged from the gaps in the noodle, instantly filling the entire restaurant.

All eyes were drawn at that moment.

Chapter 41 The Sensation Caused by the Glowing Cuisine

"A dish that glows?!"

It's unclear who spoke first, but gasps of shock filled the room.

"How is that possible? How could such a run-down little street shop produce such 'glowing' cuisine! Even five-star hotels rarely have this kind of food!"

The man's voice was filled with shock. At the same time, the sound of chairs being moved around rang out. The customers who had been waiting for their food in their seats had all come to the girl's side with her grandmother.

"And it's just a bowl of noodles that looks incredibly simple! To make such a dish shine is extremely difficult. Has the chef's culinary skills reached this level?!"

There were many people at the scene, including some knowledgeable people who had eaten pork even if they had never seen a pig run. They understood the culinary skills displayed in this dish, so how could they not be terrified!

A chef of this caliber is in Denmark!

"I can't believe it, there really are glowing dishes in the world! Although it was only for a brief moment, I'm sure what I saw wasn't an illusion!"

A group of people surrounded the longevity noodles, their faces filled with intense longing and greed, their mouths drooling profusely, and even their souls trembling!

"Name your price! I'm willing to pay 1 crowns for this bowl of noodles!"

"You think you can get this level of cuisine for 1 crowns?! That's a pipe dream! I'll give you 5 crowns! Just let me slurp up some noodles!"

"I'll pay 2 crowns just to have a sip of soup. Then I can brag to others that I've eaten a dish that glows!"

In an instant, the restaurant turned into a bidding site, with diners bidding one after another, all wanting to taste the legendary glowing dish.

If they weren't worried about offending the chef and being barred from entering again, they would have already started snatching it!