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

The process transforms a dish from its ordinary state to one bursting with golden light, and then to a continuous shimmering effect on its surface.

These are actually bursts of flavor. The moment the dish is finished, the flavors burst forth uncontrollably, creating this unusual phenomenon.

Now, when he is in a slightly serious state, Bai Yuan can already control the golden light, so that only a faint, continuous shimmering light surrounds the surface of the dish.

In this way, the flavor of the dish is locked inside, and it will only be fully released the moment it enters your mouth.

Bai Yuan also used this move when he was taking the special assessment in Guangzhou and making the wine-flavored vegetarian steak, but he didn't think too much about it at the time.

After a year of travel, he can now prepare any type of dish to a dazzling level, and his success rate is quite high for dishes like this one, which have a subtle golden sheen and lock in the aroma.

This method of preparation has many advantages, one of which is that it allows the flavor to remain at its best for a longer period of time.

Secondly, it allows the flavor to explode in the mouth, bringing a wonderful impact and giving diners a stronger sense of instant happiness!

"This is... a weaker version of glowing cuisine? It's just a layer of light wrapped around the surface. I've never heard of this kind of cuisine before..."

However, the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers in the air was so strong that even though the entire Mapo Tofu was pure white, it felt incredibly vibrant!

Because he had never seen shimmering cuisine before and had a limited knowledge of it, Kobayashi Rindou couldn't help but murmur aloud when he saw the dish in front of him.

The dish before her, radiating a shimmering light, was beyond her comprehension.

In fact, she had never even seen a luminous dish; she had only heard that luminous dishes would emit an amazing golden light when they were made.

And now...

Kobayashi Rindou fell into deep thought, just as she picked up her chopsticks to taste it…

"This is a 'Radiant' level dish, which is above the 'Glowing' level dish. However, normally, even a 'Radiant' level dish should first undergo a glowing process..."

Erina Nakiri's voice came from the doorway, her last words revealing a deep sense of bewilderment.

She walked over from the corridor but didn't see any golden light. She really didn't expect that there would be luminous dishes in the classroom. And who were these two people in front of her? Were they students that Teacher Baiyuan had called over?

No! She didn't quite recognize the man, but she recognized the girl among them, Erina Nakiri. It was Rindou Kobayashi, a second-year high school student who was skilled at cooking all sorts of rare ingredients. What was she doing here?!

"It's Erina! And the two behind her, hello."

Upon seeing that the visitor was Erina Nakiri, Rindou Kobayashi greeted her warmly, acting as if they were old friends.

"What exactly are you talking about, dishes that are above the luminous level?"

"Dishes above the luminous level are simply dishes that taste better than luminous dishes; they usually have a magical quality that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary!"

"A dish that surpasses the glowing level..."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's description, Rindou Kobayashi swallowed hard.

My eyes were fixed on the white Mapo Tofu in front of me, and my heart was beating a little faster. What would this dish taste like?

At the same time, the students in the classroom turned their heads and saw that not only Erina Nakiri had arrived, but Megumi Tadokoro and Yuuki Yoshino were also following behind.

It seems they met in the classroom and then came over together.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, we've arrived."

"Sorry, I think I've disturbed you..."

When her eyes met Bai Yuan's, Tadokoro Megumi couldn't help but smile sheepishly, clearly feeling that she had disturbed them.

"No, that's not true. You've come at the perfect time. Come in and try this dish."

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's apology, Shiro waved his hand dismissively and then pulled them in to join the cooking review.

At this point, no one mentioned the competition anymore, because the gap between the two was too great, like a primary school student competing with a graduate student in arithmetic.

Even if a graduate student studies humanities, they can still completely outclass elementary school students.

This is a difference in quality.

"Can we eat it too?"

Bai Yuan's words made Yoshino Yuuki's eyes light up. She then took two steps forward and looked at the white Mapo Tofu in front of her with a puzzled expression.

"What is this? It smells numbing and spicy, but it looks so clean. The contrast between the strong aroma and the appearance is so striking..."

Looking at the dish in front of her, Yoshino Yuuki couldn't help but sigh.

Despite its incredibly fair and delicate appearance, it exudes a unique and alluring charm. This striking contrast is sure to pique anyone's interest.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be a Sichuan dish, Mapo Tofu! But isn't Mapo Tofu usually red?"

Erina Nakiri's voice rang out from the side. She stepped forward, looking somewhat puzzled, and quickly stood in front of the Mapo Tofu.

If it weren't for the shimmering light emanating from the dish in front of her, she would probably have thought it was a prank. Who makes white Mapo Tofu?

"Suddenly I realized that it's all white from beginning to end, from the cornstarch slurry at the bottom of the tofu to the pure white minced meat, without a single other color. It's so pure and has such a subtle feel!"

After a careful examination, Yoshino Yuuki noticed that the dish in front of her was completely white, without a trace of any other color!

"What a beautiful dish."

Megumi Tadokoro murmured softly, as if marveling at how something so beautiful could be a dish.

"It's absolutely beautiful, it's like a work of art!"

Erina Nakiri agreed from the side, her eyes reflecting the shimmering light emanating from the food, revealing a deep and infatuated expression.

The aroma of the dish wasn't very strong; you could only smell it when you got close. So, unlike in the classroom, it didn't cause the people present to make a fool of themselves.

However, as time went by, the lingering aroma stirred their hearts, giving them the urge to devour every last bit of food in front of them.

"I can't take it anymore!"

In less than a minute, Kobayashi Rindou's patience reached its limit, and he picked up a spoon and chopsticks and dipped them into the plate.

She wasn't greedy; she just swallowed hard, scooped up a spoonful of tofu, picked up a few pieces of minced meat, and shoved the whole dish into her mouth.

"hiss…"

The rich flavor exploded in my mouth!

The spiciness of fermented soybean paste, the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns, and the aroma of garlic and ginger intertwine to create a complex yet harmonious taste experience.

Numbing, spicy, fresh, fragrant, tender, and hot.

This was the first thing I noticed.

Next up is deep-fried minced soybeans and meat! It has a crispy texture, and if you press it with chopsticks, it will fly away like a marble!

"The faded garlic sprouts are standing upright on the plate!"

As Kobayashi Rindou moved, the originally harmonious and unified white Mapo Tofu suddenly changed.

The faded garlic sprouts sprinkled on the dish suddenly stood upright on the plate, as if they had just been picked and chopped from the field, looking incredibly lifelike!

And this is the final ingredient in white Mapo Tofu.

live!

"It feels like the tofu is jumping around in my mouth!"

Megumi Tadokoro's cheeks flushed, and she exhaled a deep, warm breath. As she took a spoonful of tofu, she felt something ramming and churning in her mouth.

With a slight press of the palate, a burst of spicy, numbing, and savory flavors suddenly erupts from this small piece of tofu.

It's hard to imagine that such a small piece of tofu could contain so many flavors!

"Wow, this minced meat tastes amazing! Is it made with chicken? Why is it so crispy and incredibly springy!"

Compared to the fresh, lively tofu that was bumping around everywhere, Yoshino Yuuki had an extremely strong interest in the flavorful, crispy, and incredibly elastic minced soybean meat in her mouth! So she looked up and asked Shirayuki.

"No, it's just that the soybeans are put in chicken broth to absorb the essence of the broth, then simply seasoned with salt, crushed, and finally fried in boiling oil to lock in the flavor and set."

Bai Yuan didn't hide anything and directly revealed how to make the minced meat, referencing Fairy Bei's magical six-flavor Mapo Tofu.

"The crispy pork made from soybeans—no wonder it's white! The elasticity is amazing; it's truly incredible technology!"

As she spoke, Erina Nakiri scooped a spoonful of Mapo Tofu and put it in her mouth.

A tense expression immediately appeared on his face, and he gripped the edges of his chef's uniform tightly with both hands, as if he was worried about something.

One second, two seconds.

"Looks like this time it won't happen..."

The thought had barely crossed Erina Nakiri's mind when a surge of power suddenly welled up within her, causing her to look at Bai Yuan with pleading eyes; he was the only one who could help her...

Seeing this, Bai Yuan immediately took action, quickly heading towards Nakiri Erina, but because Kobayashi Rindou and the others were blocking his way, he was ultimately a step too late.

"Stop it!"

Bai Yuan's voice suddenly exploded in Nakiri Erina's ears, carrying immense power.

Because of this sound, the power emanating from Erina Nakiri slowed down and even paused briefly.

The next moment, a warm, large hand landed on her shoulder, pouring in boundless internal energy to counterbalance the surging power within her body.

However, this time the situation is slightly different from the last time. Because of the previous delay, the power of the clothes-tearing is about to burst out, and even if Bai Yuan arrives, he can only suppress it.

At this moment, Erina Nakiri's chest heaved violently, and her eyes revealed a hint of confusion, as if she was suppressing something, a beast deep in her heart.

"call out"

A pristine white button popped out from Erina Nakiri's chest, and was caught precisely by Bai Yuan's fingers, nestled between his fingers.

My gaze couldn't help but drift downwards; beneath the white of the chef's uniform lay an even deeper layer of white! And beyond that, there was a pale purple…

"You're so cute, hurry up and put your clothes on."

"What do you mean by 'cute'...?"

Suppressing the dangerous urge to press his hand down, Bai Yuan calmly stated a sentence and then stood in front of her.

There was no other way; behind the two of them were Terunori Kuga and the others. If he left, Erina Nakiri would probably lose all face.

Furthermore, he didn't want Kuga Terunori to see this scene, as it would cause him a subtle discomfort, which can be simply described as possessiveness.

"I'm sorry, Professor Bai Yuan..."

Looking into the man's pure and simple eyes, Erina Nakiri suppressed her shyness and blushed as she pulled her ripped clothes tighter.

However, this action caused Bai Yuan's desire, which he had managed to suppress, to rise again. This guy really has no idea how charming he is!

"Ah, I wish Hisako were here! But she seems to be in a bad mood. Oh well, it's okay to give her a break once in a while..."

As she pressed down on her clothes, Erina Nakiri had this thought in her mind. Then she saw Shiro suddenly take off his coat, grab the collar by both hands, and drape it over her shoulders.