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

The fact that Bai Yuan was willing to interact intimately with her proved that the barrier between them had been broken. If they were in a relationship and he still treated her with only polite formality, she would feel very disappointed.

That would be disrespectful to her, and even more so, discriminatory towards him. It would be an expression of disdain for her. No girl would dislike a boy having those kinds of thoughts about her.

Unless that girl doesn't love him at all.

That's the case now.

When Bai Yuan asked that sure question, Tadokoro Megumi grabbed his collar and pulled his face down even further.

The girl's blush came into view, and her slightly aroused eyes showed that she was fully prepared, so Bai Yuan reached out his hand.

Megumi Tadokoro responded positively.

Although it was her first time, she had been preparing ever since Bai Yuan accepted her confession.

Although I haven't had any practical experience with that kind of knowledge, I've read a lot of sketchbooks during this period, often staying up until late at night, which has taken a toll on my health.

Now, she has achieved a perfect score in both theory and practice; all that's left is to put it into practice!

Now is the perfect time to put this into practice!

The morning sunlight filtered through the thin curtains, like a layer of golden gauze, gently spilling into the room.

The room still held the scent of night, a faint fragrance mingling with the warmth of body heat, permeating every corner.

On the bed, the two were fast asleep, their breathing even and soft.

Her head rested on his shoulder, her pale blue hair falling across his chest, rising and falling gently with her breath.

His arms naturally encircled her waist, his fingers gently resting on her back, feeling her white, jade-like skin, unwilling to let go even in his sleep.

I don’t know how long it took.

Tadokoro Megumi woke up first and struggled to get up, only to find herself in a warm embrace. She gently raised her head, her gaze falling on Shirayuki's handsome face, and the corners of her mouth turned up involuntarily.

Bai Yuan's eyes were still closed, his brows were relaxed, and his breathing was steady.

This made Tadokoro Megumi reach out and gently stroke his brow bone with her fingertips, as if she were touching a precious treasure.

Perhaps because of the large movement, Bai Yuan was awakened by Tadokoro Megumi's actions. His eyelids twitched slightly, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

His vision was still a little blurry at first, but he immediately saw her face as she leaned in, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.

This improved Bai Yuan's mood considerably. He tightened his arms around her, pulling her closer. "Good morning," he said, his voice slightly hoarse, carrying the languor of someone just waking up, yet exceptionally gentle.

"Good morning," Tadokoro Megumi replied softly, snuggling her head into Qi's arms with a satisfied smile on her face, which also contained a hint of sweet weariness.

The two of them were busy until late at night yesterday. Being new to this, Tadokoro Megumi was initially quite awkward and her movements were stiff. Fortunately, with Shiro's constant guidance, they eventually reached a perfect harmony.

"Let's pack up, get up and have breakfast, then head straight back to Totsuki, get ready, and then head to Fujian, China together to participate in the Youth Chef Competition."

"it is good!"

After hearing Bai Yuan's plan, Tadokoro Megumi nodded without hesitation and said "Okay".

Before heading to China, the two needed to return to Far Moon to meet up with the others before taking a plane together to Fujian.

"Help me button up the back buttons."

Bending down to take out a brand new bra from the closet, Tadokoro Megumi was about to put it on when she saw Shirayuki looking at her with admiration. So she blushed slightly and turned her back to him.

The gesture and meaning were quite clear; she wanted him to help her fasten her bra.

"it is good."

Seeing this, Bai Yuan strode forward and quickly helped her fasten her bra. While fastening it, he didn't forget to take advantage of her with his fingers, making the girl blush.

After some playful banter, the two arrived at the lobby and saw Kawanishika eating there. Upon seeing them, she warmly raised her hand to greet them.

"Good morning, both of you."

Good morning, Ms. Chuan.

When the other party greeted her politely, Tadokoro Megumi naturally couldn't pretend not to see it. She replied politely and then found an empty seat to rest with Shiroyuki.

Seeing this, Kawano Rinka put the meat bun in her mouth, carried a chair over to the two of them, and scanned them back and forth with her eyes. At the same time, she said to Bai Yuan with a subtle expression, "You two are boyfriend and girlfriend, right? I didn't know that. So you like younger people. But you're not that old, but you're not small in some ways."

Her gaze swept over Tadokoro Megumi, and Kawahira's words carried a hint of teasing.

The girl in front of you looks rather young and is definitely not very old, but she has a very good figure that makes it hard to look away.

"Age is not the key, body shape is not the key, what matters is whether two hearts are together. It's normal that you have a one-sided view of things since you've never had a boyfriend."

Hearing Kawanoka's teasing, Bai Yuan's brows furrowed slightly. He looked up and met her gaze, finding her eyes clear and without malice, before speaking.

"How do you know I've never had a boyfriend? I dated eight in a year, and each one of them loved me to death. If I hadn't broken up with them decisively, I'd probably still be harassed by them now."

"You? You smell like a young girl, and you've dated eight men a year. I doubt you've ever even held a man's hand."

Bai Yuan glanced at the girl in front of him and laughed disdainfully.

"!! How could I have never even touched a man's hand? You're really looking down on me!"

Upon hearing a disdainful "tsk," Kawanoka, who had been calm, instantly lost her composure and became somewhat agitated, before angrily retorting.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. But judging from your appearance, what I'm saying is probably true: you've never even held a man's hand!"

Since we're seated, let's eat together.

Upon seeing the small basket of meat buns brought over by the staff, Bai Yuan changed the subject, focusing all his attention on the meat buns. The white outer skin was translucent, and one could even vaguely see the plump filling inside.

With a light touch, the skin is so thin that you can almost feel the elasticity from your fingertips.

"Speaking of which, these meat buns are really good. Both the texture and the taste are better than many breakfast stalls."

I opened my mouth and took a bite of the water chestnut flower. The outer skin cracked gently between my lips and teeth, thin but not broken, with a faint wheat aroma.

Immediately afterwards, the deliciousness of the filling exploded in my mouth. The meat was juicy and tender, mixed with the aroma of scallions and ginger, creating distinct yet perfectly blended flavors!

"Eat as much as you like. This was made by Uncle Wugen. He is a very skilled pastry chef. Although he is not a first-class chef, his pastry-making skills are truly first-class. His meat buns are especially unique. In the past, some people even stayed at the hotel just for a taste of his meat buns."

"I can taste it. This must have taken at least a decade of experience. The attention to detail is impeccable. Just the meat buns alone are already approaching the top grade."

Bai Yuan rarely praised it, saying that it was already very good to make meat buns this well.

"This small place is truly full of hidden talents,"

Kawanoka muttered to herself, "This is truly an eye-opener for me."

It's unbelievable that such a small town with a population of only 10,000 could harbor so many experts with strength comparable to the top-tier level!

Chapter 230 Then, let's go all out and become the Dragon Chef!

"By the way, you still haven't told me where you're planning to go next."

What I said last night, that I want to travel with you guys for a while, is serious. I'm willing to pay, and I'll reimburse all travel expenses without any problem.

She finished the last bite of the meat bun in her hand, gulped down two mouthfuls of soy milk, and, thinking that the other party had not agreed to take her on the trip, Kawanishika looked at the two of them and said with utmost seriousness.

Putting everything else aside, she'll definitely learn a lot from working alongside a top-tier seven-star chef—the kind of experience she needs most right now!

"Not everything can be bought with money. We're going to China next."

Bai Yuan sighed helplessly, saying that modern people always want to solve problems with money. He had also understood the Chinese conversation between Chuan Linghua and Chef Wang Zhi earlier.

This girl is most likely the granddaughter of a top-tier seven-star chef, just like Zhou Yuyu back then, only this one has a significantly stronger culinary talent.

Is he the champion of the Sichuan Provincial Youth Culinary Competition? Judging from Chuan Linghua's appearance, she should only be in her early twenties, not much different from him. To have achieved this is already quite remarkable; she is a true prodigy.

It would be a shame not to recruit such a talent into the world of culinary disasters!

Such a thought crossed Bai Yuan's mind.

Of course, although he wanted to recruit her, he couldn't be direct with this kind of woman. He had to wait until she asked him for something before he could offer his terms.

Only in this way can we take the initiative into our own hands.

And this is what is known as the art of managing people.

"Go to China? I know that place well! I'm from there, I know all the delicacies in every province, and I know which restaurants are good. I'll pay for whatever you want to eat, you won't have to spend a penny. Taking me along will definitely be beneficial!"

Sure enough, upon hearing that Bai Yuan's destination was China, Chuan Linghua's eyes lit up, and she immediately patted her full chest and began to talk non-stop.

The scene instantly became incredibly erotic, and Bai Yuan's eyes, as if auto-aimed, locked onto the area on Chuan Linghua's body that was shaking violently.

Kawanoka naturally noticed this as well, and her hands paused. Realizing what she had done, her face visibly flushed red.

However, in order to maintain her persona as someone who had dated many boyfriends and was a relationship guru, she didn't say anything, but simply lowered her hand and reduced the range of motion.

"So, you definitely won't lose out by bringing me along. On the contrary, I can help you a lot and make your trip to China the most perfect one!"

Kawanobika said excitedly that she had been in Japan for several months and had learned a lot of local specialties to enrich her knowledge.

She had planned to leave in a few days and head to the next country, but she hadn't decided where to go yet, which is why she was delayed.

Bai Yuan's appearance has now helped her overcome her indecisiveness.

Let's go back to China. China is a vast country with abundant resources. There are many places she hasn't visited yet, so this is a good opportunity for her to travel around and experience the local cuisine.

"Since you're showing such sincerity, let's go together. But you have to listen to me on the way, otherwise we might part ways at any time."

Bai Yuan feigned hesitation and agreed, but secretly chuckled to himself. What an easy girl to fool; it's obvious she's been well protected by her family.

"Really? That's great!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Chuan Linghua's face lit up with excitement, and she jumped up, her eyes curving into crescents with joy.

"Then pack your things and we'll leave in a bit."

Bai Yuan gave a brief explanation and then continued eating the meat buns and fried dumplings.

Tadokoro Megumi stood silently by his side, quietly filling his cup with soy milk, playing the role of a virtuous wife and loving mother while he dealt with his affairs.

"it is good!"

Kawanoka nodded in agreement, then jogged back to her room and returned a few minutes later carrying a bag.

Because her family was wealthy, she could buy whatever she wanted directly and have things she liked mailed home, so she didn't have much luggage.

"I'm all packed and ready to go!"

"Then let's eat something else. There are no cars at this time."

"Eh…"

Bai Yuan patted the chair next to him. He hadn't expected her to tidy up so quickly; he thought it would take an hour or two.

"I'm full, I'll go back and tidy up."