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

Thinking back to what the teacher taught during the midterm exam, Erina Nakiri could talk endlessly about it, and then she was surprised to find that she had learned a lot.

"That's right. Shrimp is easy to cook and is prone to uneven heating. Pouring the sauce during frying ensures that all parts of the shrimp are heated evenly, avoiding overcooking or burning in some areas."

This helps to lock in the freshness and moisture. Compared to deep-frying, deep-frying has many advantages. The traditional three-color prawns are deep-fried.

However, because restaurants later wanted to speed up service and save time, they abandoned the final step of frying, and it evolved into deep-frying.

It's true that I've had very few authentic dishes these past few years.

Bai Yuan's voice rang out, revealing his guess: in order to ensure efficient food preparation and avoid negative customer reviews, restaurants would cut many steps.

Unless it's a high-priced, extremely sophisticated restaurant, it's hard to find authentic dishes; most are simplified versions.

After all, aside from true connoisseurs, very few people can taste the difference. There's no need to waste most of our time on this small group of customers.

This approach is undoubtedly wrong. Over time, the correct method will be lost, while the wrong method will continue.

This is one of the reasons why some new generation chefs are not as good as the older generation.

Some of our principles have already been lost.

"It's really good. After marinating and frying, the sweetness of the prawn meat is fully brought out. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich texture."

With her eyes closed, Chu Qiu savored the deliciousness of the shrimp. She nodded slightly, impressed by how the simple frying brought out the natural freshness of the ingredients.

"After being dried and fried, the black bread becomes very crispy on the outside, but does not absorb any oil, while the inside retains the softness and aroma of bread."

The subtle sweetness of the bread and the umami of the shrimp complement each other, creating a unique contrast in flavor.

Zhang Zhong's voice rang out at this moment, nodding as he spoke. He said that the most amazing part of this dish was the way the bread and shrimp complemented each other.

The crispness and softness, the chewiness and bouncy texture, all burst forth the moment they entered your mouth!

"The addition of diced carrots and celery adds a refreshing touch to this dish. The sweetness and crispness of the vegetables complement the freshness of the shrimp, creating a perfect balance in the overall flavor."

Vegetables and shrimp are a timeless classic combination, a perfect pairing in terms of both nutritional value and taste!

"The sauce, made from shrimp broth, is rich and flavorful, with a deep aroma of shrimp shells and heads. The addition of rice wine adds a touch of alcohol, while the egg yolk makes the sauce thicker and smoother."

The sauce drizzled over the shrimp shells creates a wonderful contrast of flavors, further enhancing the shrimp's freshness and enriching the taste of the bread and vegetables!

"Overall, this dish has an exceptionally rich texture. The crispy on the outside and tender on the inside shrimp, the crunchy bread, the fresh vegetables, and the rich and silky sauce blend together to create a delicious and layered taste experience."

"This feeling is just like..."

"It's like listening to a beautiful concert in a golden ocean, with the sea breeze bringing the unique sweetness of shrimp and the warmth of bread."

Close your eyes and savor the moment; you can almost smell the salty aroma of the ocean waves and feel the warmth of the sun. Shrimp meat transforms into musical notes, bread into musical instruments, composing one enchanting culinary symphony after another!

The three judges looked up almost simultaneously, their faces flushed with an ambiguous blush, as if they had entered another world.

"It seems that both the dishes prepared by contestant Zhongyi and the dishes prepared by contestant codenamed Ai have received extremely high praise from the judges."

Both dishes were excellent, but there can only be one winner. Who will it be?!

The host's melodious voice filled the venue, captivating the audience. Almost everyone's attention was focused on the judges, eagerly awaiting their final answer.

Who will ultimately emerge victorious?

Is it Zhongyi or codename: Love?

"Now, please press the buttons in front of you, judges. The left button represents the contestant from Zhongyi, and the right button is the code name: contestant from Ai."

The room fell silent. The judges, their hands on their chins, hesitated for a full two seconds before pressing the button on the right.

"3-0! Congratulations to player codename: Love for advancing with an overwhelming advantage!"

As the judges pressed the button in front of them, the figure of Alice Nakiri suddenly appeared on the large screen in the sky, standing proudly upright with a calm expression.

"Impossible! Why, why did my brother lose?! I need an explanation! We all need an explanation!"

Seeing this, the fans in the audience couldn't sit still any longer. They stood up angrily and questioned the judges. Some even threw shoes and phones at the ring, almost throwing themselves at it.

"Of course we're not as skilled! What else is there to say?"

"Exactly! If you're not as skilled, you're not as skilled. Trash should stay in the trash can. If everyone who loses starts causing trouble, the culinary world will be in chaos!"

"Get out! This isn't a place for you trashy fangirls! Get out!"

"It's one thing to have poor skills, but the quality of fans reflects the character of the idol. If you're not only bad at the technique, but also a bad person, you should just get out of the culinary world!"

As the fans' antics escalated, sounds began to emanate from other parts of the audience.

Regardless of gender or whether they knew each other or not, they were united like never before, launching a fierce attack on these mindless fans.

The seeds of trouble sown earlier finally exploded at this moment. Every audience member present had a face full of intense indignation, and some even gave them the middle finger. The sound of their voices completely overwhelmed Zhongyi's fan group, silencing them and preventing them from even uttering a rebuttal.

In the end, it turned into sobs.

"Zhongyi, your saffron seafood risotto is really good. You cleverly use lemon to cover up the lack of vegetables, and the saffron flavor is unique."

However, the deliciousness of the prawns wasn't brought out; instead, the mussels had a stronger flavor. How can this be considered a shrimp dish?

Zhang Zhong's voice rang out, pointing out Zhongyi's most fatal mistake: the mussels caught this year were of very high quality, with an exceptionally rich flavor, and when added to seafood risotto, they directly stole the spotlight from the prawns.

It's fair to say that the decision to choose seafood risotto was doomed from the very beginning.

Unless the skill level of his opponent is too far behind.

"Ai, although I don't know why you're called by that code name, your cooking is really good."

This dish perfectly utilizes the characteristics of Shandong cuisine's Three-Color Shrimp, creating a top-notch two-colored shrimp dish despite limited ingredients.

"The light carrot and celery bits perfectly highlight the deliciousness of the king prawns, and the bread underneath is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside after being fried."

"A very good shrimp dish."

The judges showered Nakiri Alice with praise, a stark contrast to their earlier attitude towards Nakagi. They were clearly very satisfied with Nakiri Alice's cooking.

Such differential treatment naturally made his fans dissatisfied, but before they could speak out, they were silenced by the surrounding gazes.

"Thank you."

Alice Nakiri didn't react much to the judges' praise; she simply smiled and thanked them, as this victory was within her expectations.

After completing the required procedures, Alice Nakiri left the scene to find Hakuyuan, but was surprised to find someone standing in the contestant passage.

"So you're codename: Love? You actually managed to defeat Xiao Yi, and with such an absolute crushing force. You must have some skill. I'll remember you."

When I passed by.

The man gave her a cold look, left those words behind, and strode past her, leaving Alice Nakiri looking puzzled.

"baffling."

Watching the other person's back, Alice Nakiri pouted and made a disgusted comment before leaving the player's passage.

Outside the passage, Bai Yuan was waiting ahead of her. When he saw her come out, he immediately opened his arms to her, and Nakiri Alice rushed over.

"Mission accomplished perfectly, wasn't I awesome?"

With a hint of coquetry in her voice, Alice Nakiri pressed her face against Bai Yuan's warm chest, feeling its warmth and feeling happy.

"Great job, you performed very well in this competition."

Bai Yuan patted Nakiri Alice's head, his voice filled with praise.

Although Alice's cooking had many shortcomings, now was the time to celebrate the victory, and there was no need to talk about anything that would spoil the mood.

"Hehe, this is an adaptation of the dish you taught me when I was 12: Three-Color Shrimp. I still remember it perfectly!"

Alice Nakiri released her grip on Shirayuki, put her hands on her hips, and looked like she was asking for praise.

"Do you remember that the 'deep-frying' method only applies to the bread part at the bottom, while the shrimp on top needs to be 'drenched' in hot oil? Just quickly fry them in hot oil until they are just cooked through."

Bai Yuan looked at Nakiri Alice with a half-smile, then asked the question. Since she had already admitted it, he couldn't very well pretend not to know, lest she think he was right.

"Ah...is that so? I seem to remember that the soaking and frying method is sufficient, isn't it? Am I remembering wrong? Hahaha."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively took a step back. Then, as if realizing something, she scratched her head and grinned sheepishly, trying to get away with it by being cute.

"Pretending to be stupid won't work. If my memory serves me right, I should have explained all of this in detail, it's just that you weren't paying attention."

Seeing Alice Nakiri take a half step back, Bai Yuan couldn't help but chuckle. He then stepped forward, pinched her cheek, and said through gritted teeth.

"I'm so sorry, I forgot!"

At this moment, Alice Nakiri was filled with regret. This had never happened in the first place; it was all her fault for rushing up to claim credit, which had put her on the knife stand.

In this situation, instead of being stubborn, it's better to admit it directly. Otherwise, Bai Yuan definitely won't let her off easily, and he'll do this to teach her a lesson…

Alice Nakiri didn't dare to think any further.

"Winning the competition will be rewarded, and failing to cook will be punished. Let's do it the old way."

Let's go home now. I'll give you a little something extra later. Remember to come watch Xiaohui's competition tomorrow.

"Since we won the game and didn't cause any serious consequences, could the punishment be lighter later?"

Alice Nakiri leaned her head in again, her voice softening. The last time she was begging for praise, this time she was begging for a lighter punishment.

"But if the punishment is reduced, wouldn't that become a pleasure for you?"

Bai Yuan pinched his chin, his eyes scrutinizing Nakiri Alice. A mild punishment was hardly a punishment at all; on the contrary, it would only excite her.

This guy's got some pretty high hopes!

"I'm not some kind of pervert! How could being punished by you be enjoyable!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri's face turned even redder, and she cried out in a slightly vulnerable manner. She was unwilling to admit that she was a pervert!

"Really? Then if I yell 'faster, a little harder,' every night, like that, the person I can endure is... sob sob..."

"It's me! It's me! Isn't it enough that it's me!? I misjudged you, Brother Bai Yuan has such a terrible personality, actually saying such things in public!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri hurriedly stepped forward and covered his mouth, her face turning even redder, almost bleeding. This guy really blurts out everything! Shameless!

"It's all because you stubbornly refuse to admit it. This is something only heaven, earth, you, and I know. You're still being stubborn and pretending to be innocent in front of me. Isn't that a bit too distant?"

"It's all your fault! You've done all sorts of strange things to me. I was born into a respectable family, and you've corrupted me!"

"So I'll never treat you like that again?"

"Forget it, I've already become like this, who else but you can satisfy me? The usual methods don't work anymore, you need to take responsibility for me!"

Under the streetlights, their shadows grew longer and longer as they bickered, the air thick with an ambiguous atmosphere, as if foreshadowing the big battle that was about to take place that night.

"What do you think is the reason that person suddenly came to Fujian? I don't believe it's just to show his apprentice the world. Could it be that we also have those legendary kitchen utensils here?"