Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

This also brought Bai Yuan happiness.

This is what it means to seek pleasure and have fun.

The girls who received this guidance all had some degree of affection for him, so they were not averse to his actions.

Because Bai Yuan's force wasn't heavy, strictly speaking, it wasn't even a punishment; it was just a strong sense of shame that made them unwilling to be punished in front of others.

Of course, even without this step, they still kept Bai Yuan's words firmly in mind.

After all, he is a top-tier seven-star chef, and his teachings are priceless!

Moreover, they learned from Bai Yuan that after this midterm exam, he would no longer teach group classes, but would only give them, a small group of students, extra tutoring.

Once they have truly grown up and passed his tests, he will take them with him and leave Totsuki.

As for where they were going in the end, they didn't know. Alice asked Bai Yuan curiously, but he only gave her two words: "Keep it a secret."

Of course, going or not going is entirely voluntary.

but...

Such a rare opportunity, even if they were to exchange it for the first seat of the Ten Outstanding Individuals, they might not be willing.

Even if they were just unknown servants by Bai Yuan's side, it would still be an opportunity to defy fate!

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I have a match in half an hour, so I need to go in and prepare now. I'll be back in two hours."

After cleaning the countertop in front of her, Mito Ikumi jogged over to Shiroyuki.

"Go! Today is the last day. It's a fight to the death. Everyone must give it their all. Don't let carelessness lead to defeat."

Sitting upright in the armchair, with Lia fanning him beside him, Bai Yuan looked at Mito Ikumi in front of him, his voice carrying a hint of warning.

"Don't worry! I won't be careless. The last loss was a great warning to me, and I can't afford to lose again this time!"

Anger burned in Mito Ikumi's eyes. She wondered which clueless bastard had disturbed her and caused her to lose such precious time of guidance!

"I've also received a notification that there's a match in an hour. Once I finish this dish, it'll be time for me to go down and compete."

After glancing at the message on her phone, Sakaki Ryo couldn't help but sigh. If she could, she wouldn't want to accept the challenge.

Rather than fighting those guys, she would rather stay here and receive guidance from Bai Yuan.

Although the punishment was somewhat shameful, I could accept it after a few times. It was a mix of pain and pleasure, and most importantly, I felt very fulfilled!

"Me too. Luckily, there's only one match today. Unlike the past few days, there were at least three matches a day. Fortunately, I can rest for four hours after each match."

"I'm relatively relaxed; no one dared to challenge me."

Alice Nakiri shrugged and said casually.

Since her duel with Erina Nakiri, apart from Ryo Kurokiba who challenged her once and was easily defeated, no one has dared to challenge her again.

“I’ve already fought those people before me, and no one is challenging me now. Otherwise, I would not only waste the opportunity if I lost, but also lose face in front of everyone.”

As Mito Ikumi turned and went downstairs, the people present couldn't help but start discussing it.

They faced many challenges during this period.

She was very motivated at the beginning, but she became a little tired later on because the level of the challengers varied greatly, and even the competition made it difficult for her to improve.

Instead of wasting time competing with them, it's better to spend more time cooking with Bai Yuan and receiving his personal guidance; you'll gain more from that.

"Quiet down, continue cooking. If you have a match, come and report half an hour in advance. If you don't have a match, continue cooking."

Your break time is after 5 PM.

Looking at the chattering girls, Bai Yuan frowned slightly, then picked up a ruler and tapped it on the table to calm them down and continue cooking.

"Yes"

The women didn't take Bai Yuan's urging too seriously. They nodded in unison when they heard his voice, so as not to get up and hit him with a ruler.

Although they didn't dislike it, they didn't want to be beaten for no reason; it was rather shameful...

Especially when there are other people around, if you accidentally make a strange sound, the shame will reach its peak!

"Put the sugar in first, stir well, and then add the salt."

"Your binding technique is wrong. I'll only teach you once, so watch carefully."

"Your dish is pretty good, but the proportions of the ingredients need to be adjusted. With a few more practice sessions, you should be able to reach the level of a first-class dish."

Seeing the group of people getting back into the swing of things, Bai Yuan stood up from his chair and looked them over from beginning to end, correcting their mistakes as he went.

Time passed slowly. When it was everyone's turn to compete, they went downstairs, and when the competition ended, they went back upstairs, all with the smiles of victors on their faces.

Compared to the bottom 30 of the top 50, the rankings from 1st to 20th have not changed much, because everyone has challenged each other, making it difficult for a dark horse to emerge.

As for the bottom 30 of the top 50, they will inevitably face a very strong impact from those Totsuki students who are desperately trying to stay.

Furthermore, because their points are at the bottom of the top fifty, if two people ranked around one hundred compete against each other, their combined points will be enough to surpass them.

Therefore, apart from the one match where they are forced to fight, they often need to take the initiative, because only in this way can they secure a place in the top fifty.

In this process, a major reshuffle is inevitable, but there is no way around it; that's the cruelty of the final day!

However, the essence of this assessment is to cultivate talent; only those who excel in all aspects are qualified to remain.

As for the others?

According to Totsuki Academy's training methods, even if someone isn't eliminated now, they will be expelled in the future for various reasons.

After all, he was the last person to graduate from Totsuki Academy.

You can count them on two hands.

Time flew by, and soon it was evening. As the clock struck five in the afternoon, more than a dozen matches that were being played simultaneously came to an end.

All the girls he was grooming passed the exams without exception.

Alice Nakiri remains firmly in first place, while Erina Nakiri comes in second.

Erina Nakiri was defeated by Ryo Kurokiba once, but she challenged him back and won the match. She was challenged by him several more times, and she won each match. In the end, she firmly sat on the second place.

While Kurokiba Ryo couldn't beat Nakiri Erina, he was more than capable of handling the others, ranking third. Hayama Ryo was fourth, and Tadokoro Megumi was fifth.

As for the others, they are mostly ranked between sixth and twentieth, with little difference between them, and their rankings change almost every day.

In the losers' camp, eight people made it into the top fifty, only one of whom made it into the top thirty, while most of the others were stuck between the 100th and 200th places.

Clearly, the gap between top students and those at the bottom cannot be completely eliminated by a month of grueling training.

Such a result was beyond Bai Yuan's expectations.

"So, in the end, I'm leaving after all?"

"In the end, I still failed to live up to Teacher Bai Yuan's expectations."

"After a month of intensive training, almost all of the top fifty have the skills of a second-class chef, and they are simply not someone we can handle."

"Don't be discouraged! Teacher Bai Yuan didn't teach you any of this. Even if you fail this time and are expelled, it doesn't mean our culinary journey is over."

If we keep working hard, one day in the future we will definitely have the opportunity to make Teacher Baiyuan proud of us!

Looking up at the sky, the girl said this, but the confusion in her eyes was undeniable.

At the age of 14, she was expelled from Totsuki Academy. What could she do? Help out at her family's restaurant? But her family's restaurant had already closed down two years ago.

"This is a cruel reality..."

"It would be great if there were more spots available."

The losers gathered together, and after twenty-five days of hellish training, their relationship improved considerably; at least they could be called "friends."

"I'm going back to pack my things. I'll leave today."

"Kenji, carry our share and persevere until graduation to become a master chef!"

"I'm going back too. Let's leave under the cover of night tonight; it would be a bit awkward to leave tomorrow."

"In that case, let's go together."

It's unclear who started it, but as everyone talked, they all returned to their residences and soon gathered downstairs with large and small bags.

However, just as they were about to leave...

"Where did you hear this news? I was just about to tell you to pack your bags, but I didn't expect you to have already prepared them in advance."

Bai Yuan appeared downstairs at the hotel, looking at the young men and women carrying large and small bags as they came out, his expression revealing a hint of surprise.

Has he told anyone about this? I don't think so... How come everyone is already prepared before he even gave any notification?

"Teacher Bai Yuan."

"Professor Bai Yuan! We are so sorry."

Upon seeing Bai Yuan standing at the hotel entrance, the underdogs who were about to leave couldn't hold back any longer.

Several of the more emotional girls even dropped their luggage, ran up to him, and hugged him tightly around the waist, tears streaming down their faces.

"What happened? This is all..."

A pleasant scent wafted towards them. Bai Yuan reached out and supported the girl. What's wrong with these guys? Why are they suddenly getting so sentimental?

Wait, sentimentality? Luggage?

A thought flashed through Bai Yuan's mind, and he seemed to suddenly understand something. He reached out and grabbed the girl's shoulder, looking at her slightly fragile, tearful face.

"Hold it back."

Bai Yuan coldly said something to the girl in front of him, then looked up at the other underachievers.

"Put your minds at ease and stop thinking about unnecessary things. You've put in so much effort for me, how could I possibly give up so easily?"

Looking at the young man and woman in front of him, Bai Yuan said somewhat speechlessly.

He went to so much trouble to lay the foundation for them, so naturally he couldn't use them as disposable supplies.

"Ok?"

"What's with the idea that you won't give up easily..."

Bai Yuan's words instantly caused a stir among the crowd. The young men and women looked at each other, suddenly feeling as if they had stumbled upon a hidden village after a long and winding road.

"You will all become trainees for the world of 'dark cuisine'! Head to Shanghai, China today. I have already spoken to the people there."

As night fell, a cool breeze blew.