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

When faced with Bai Yuan, whose strength far surpassed her own, Nakiri Alice no longer put on airs as a young lady. More importantly, Bai Yuan's level truly impressed her, as evidenced by the aroma emanating from the oven!

Time passed slowly, and Bai Yuan picked up the recipe given to him by Nakiri Alice and began to read it, his eyes greedily absorbing the knowledge within.

Because of his young age, Bai Yuan, despite having learned all the techniques of the Dark Cuisine World, did not know much about foreign cuisine.

One reason was that he was still young and hadn't started traveling yet, but more importantly, at that time, China didn't have many skilled foreign chefs, and there were very few opportunities for the two sides to exchange culinary experiences.

The reason I'm eating this cheesy baked potato dish is because Bai Yuan once ate French-style baked snails made by a French chef.

By judging the smell in the air, they could determine how Nakiri Alice was made and what ingredients were used, and finally draw a conclusion.

As for the method, it was based on what I just saw and my personal experience.

"Wow, this is truly an eye-opener."

Bai Yuan kept clicking his tongue in amazement as he flipped through the book. His favorite thing in life was reading other people's cookbooks, and he was even happier if he could learn something from them!

Half an hour passed in a flash. As the oven dinged, Bai Yuan quickly went to the oven. On the table next to him was a plate of mozzarella cheese that had already been prepared.

Hold the baking tray in mid-air, grab some cheese with your other hand and sprinkle it on top until the potatoes are completely covered, then put it in the oven.

Turn off the bottom heat, set the top heat to 240°C, and bake for 6-10 minutes.

Bai Yuan didn't leave during this process; instead, he kept his eyes glued to the oven, observing the melting of the cheese and sensing the changes in aroma to ensure it reached its perfect flavor.

Seeing Bai Yuan so nervous, Nakiri Alice also clenched her little fists and stood beside him without saying a word. The boy was particularly charming when he was serious, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.

"It's now!"

Suddenly, Bai Yuan's eyes narrowed, and he opened the oven. In an instant, dazzling golden light burst forth from the oven.

"Light? The food is glowing!?"

Alice Nakiri rubbed her eyes in shock, muttering to herself in disbelief. When she came to her senses, the light in front of her had gradually faded, revealing her true form.

"Is it an illusion? Or..."

Looking at the dish in front of her, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but swallow. The rich aroma filled the air, turning into invisible little hands that kept pulling her towards it.

Hurry up and eat me, hurry up and eat me.

A voice kept murmuring in her mind, and Alice Nakiri couldn't help but pick up her knife and fork. Shirayuki also cut the food on the baking tray into six equal pieces, put one piece into a white porcelain plate and handed it to her.

"Try it and carefully observe the difference between my cheesy baked potatoes and yours. That's my advice to you."

Without Bai Yuan saying anything more, Alice Nakiri had already picked up her knife and fork, scooped out a small piece, and put it in her mouth while closing her eyes.

The first bite is an initial burst of flavor from the rich cheese and the soft potato.

At this moment, she felt as if she were in a vast, boundless, golden, sticky lake.

As a gentle breeze swept by, a rich aroma of cheese wafted through the air. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the lake was entirely formed of cheese!

The moment Alice Nakiri observed this, strands of cheese emerged from the lake, frantically wrapping around her body, wanting her to be forever immersed in this exquisitely beautiful golden cheese lake.

Just as Alice Nakiri was about to sink to the bottom of the lake, potatoes emerged from the lake, giving her a brief respite. They exuded the fresh aroma of earth and nature, carrying her away into the distance along with the cheese lake.

However, this feeling didn't last long before a deeper sensation came through: the unique smoky aroma of bacon intertwined with the sweetness of onions!

They are like an exciting melody suddenly added to an ancient musical piece, awakening a deeper level of anticipation in the taste buds!

The freshness of the white wine, like a gentle breeze, weaves through these complex flavors, not only balancing the overall taste but also adding an indescribable elegance to the dish.

Chapter 5 Alice, is this your little boyfriend?

"Is it all gone?"

When she came to her senses, the plate in front of her was already empty. Alice Nakiri stared in astonishment at the plate, which she had licked until it was shiny and new, and muttered to herself in a daze.

However, she soon seemed to remember something and looked at the baking pan not far away, where there were still two servings of cheesy baked potatoes left.

While she was enjoying the food in front of her, Bai Yuan had already eaten three portions and was now preparing to put the fourth portion on his plate.

"Here you go. Give the rest to Mr. Jonah, the bodyguard who helped me buy the clothes earlier."

Seeing the intense gaze that Alice Nakiri cast at him, Bai Yuan hesitated for a few seconds before finally pushing his plate over and handing the remaining portion to Jonah, who had been waiting nearby.

"Huh? For me..."

Jonah, the bodyguard in the black suit who had just helped Bai Yuan buy clothes and given him two chocolates, said in surprise.

"Yes, thank you for what you did earlier."

Bai Yuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying that if Jonah hadn't thoughtfully prepared chocolate for him, he couldn't imagine how unbearable it would have been to go hungry for 40 minutes without any food.

"this…"

"Eat it, Bai Yuan is very good at cooking, it's definitely more delicious than any cheesy baked potato you've ever had."

"I understand, thank you, Miss, thank you, Mr. Bai."

Noticing Jonah's hesitation, Alice Nakiri mumbled something between bites of her cheesy baked potatoes. Her face flushed slightly as she spoke, clearly remembering what she had initially said to Bai Yuan.

"Try it, I should probably say goodbye after I finish this."

Now that Bai Yuan has changed into a new set of clothes, and given his significantly taller stature compared to his peers, finding a job as a chef shouldn't be difficult.

Even if things don't go well, the other party will still give him a chance to try.

Of course, the most important thing is that after eating the cheesy baked potatoes, Bai Yuan felt that his internal energy had recovered a lot and he could use it normally again. If he got serious, he could easily deal with two or three strong adult men.

Unfortunately, he was too young at the time, and his body was still developing. Excessive exercise might stunt his growth, so he rarely exercised specifically.

However, he is now 13 years old and his height has exceeded 1.7 meters. In another two years, he should be able to reach 1.8 meters and can start training.

"Are you leaving? Where are you going? If you have nowhere to go, you can stay here. I have quite a few spare rooms."

Upon hearing that Bai Yuan was leaving, Nakiri Alice suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm, speaking anxiously with reluctance in her eyes.

She had finally found someone she could talk to, and he was such a good cook. If possible, she didn't want to let him leave like this!

"Staying here? It's a good option, but I still want to find a job, after all, I need to eat."

Bai Yuan expressed his thoughts: he was penniless and would starve if he didn't work.

"Can you please not leave?"

Alice Nakiri pouted, unwilling to let go of Bai Yuan's sleeve. She had finally made a friend; before that, she had always been alone, which made her very lonely.

"If you don't leave, will you support me?"

Bai Yuan said half-jokingly, but he was indeed somewhat tempted. With the power of the Nakiri Alice family, raising him shouldn't be a big problem.

But wouldn't that make him a gigolo?!

"I'll take care of you!"

Alice Nakiri blurted out those words without thinking, then immediately realized her mistake, and a blush rose on her small face.

"I want you to be my teacher and teach me about cooking. The salary will definitely be higher than any restaurant outside!"

Alice Nakiri hurriedly added that although she was young, she knew a lot. After all, compared to conservative Japan, the atmosphere in Scandinavia was obviously more open, especially in Denmark.

"To be a master...?"

Bai Yuan fell into deep thought and began to consider it seriously. The main problem was that it was very troublesome to go out and find a job, and it was also very troublesome to find a place to live. In fact, it would be much simpler to stay here and become Nakiri Alice's master.

Teaching someone to cook and getting paid is a fairly respectable job. I'll work for two years and save enough money before leaving!

"That's possible, but..."

Just as Bai Yuan was about to say something, the villa's front door suddenly made a sound, followed by light footsteps, and a beautiful figure appeared in front of the two of them through the entrance hall.

"Oh, Alice, is this your new boyfriend? Hmm, not bad, he's quite a handsome boy."

Her gaze swept over Bai Yuan from top to bottom. The newcomer had long white hair, a gentle and intellectual appearance, and was dressed in a sexy and playful black dress.

Judging from her appearance, it's not hard to tell that this must be Alice Nakiri's mother.

"Who is this beautiful lady? You look so much like Alice, you must be her sister."

"Oh dear, you've misunderstood. I'm Alice's mother."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's address to her, the white-haired mature woman instantly became shy, waving her hands and making no attempt to hide the joy on her face.

"How could that be! You're so young, I thought you'd be the older sister!! By the way, my name is Bai Yuan, and I'm Alice's friend."

Bai Yuan's face also showed a suitable expression of shock. If Oscar were here, he would definitely present him with an Oscar.

"Friends? What a pity, you two look so well-matched. But do I really look that young?"

"Of course, time hasn't left a single mark on your face! Otherwise, I'll call you 'sister' from now on. I'd feel guilty calling you 'auntie' with a face like that!"

"Okay! Then you can call me 'older sister' from now on. And really, why don't you consider Alice? She'll be just as beautiful as me someday!"

Bai Yuan flattered her with a smile, but half of what he said was true, because Nakiri Leonora looked really young. It's good to be rich; there were no signs of aging on her face.

As for the other half, Bai Yuan already knew Nakiri Leonora's identity, so theoretically he shouldn't have called her by the wrong name.

This demonstrates Bai Yuan's high emotional intelligence. He is very concerned about his age, as a woman who is already a wife and mother.

At this point, as long as you sincerely describe her as younger, even if the other person knows that you may be faking it, the effect will be outstanding!

In order to stay in this family and become Alice Nakiri's teacher, Shirabuchi decides to first win over Leonora Nakiri through words.

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Hearing the two of them talking back and forth, when Nakiri Leonora immediately sold her out and wanted to marry her off to Bai Yuan, Nakiri Alice stomped her foot, her face turning red, to express her protest.

"Haha, Alice is shy. I clearly saw you grabbing his clothes just now, so why did you let go when you saw me coming?"

Seeing Alice Nakiri's performance and recalling what she had seen when she entered the room, Leonora Nakiri couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

That's why she helped her daughter find a partner. What kind of young girl grabs a boy's sleeve for no reason? That's something only couples do!

Chapter 6 The Trial of Leonora Nakiri

"So, do you want him to be your cooking teacher?"

Looking at Alice Nakiri's serious expression, Leonora Nakiri repeated what she had just said.

"That's right, Mom, I want Bai Yuan to be my cooking instructor!"

Alice Nakiri said excitedly, "It's a pity that I just finished the last piece of cheese-baked potato, otherwise I would definitely let my mother see Bai Yuan's cooking skills."

"This is no child's play. At the very least, I should see how strong Brother Bai Yuan is."

After the introduction, Leonora Nakiri learned Bai Yuan's name, and because of his praise earlier, she felt a great liking for him.