Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

If someone were to suddenly barge in at this moment, he would probably be in deep trouble, unable to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

Bai Yuan smiled bitterly to himself, then reached out to grab Kikuchienka, intending to get her down first.

However, just then, there was a knock at the door: "Teacher Baiyuan, the bus is about to depart. Lady Erina asked me to come and call you."

"Okay, you go ahead, I'll be right there."

The sudden sound made Bai Yuan subconsciously lower his hand. Noticing where his hand had landed, his expression became subtle.

Because, the girl in front of him, Kikuchi Sonoka, also opened her eyes after feeling something strange in her body, and it only took her a second to go from bewilderment to shame and indignation.

"So, in the end, you couldn't hold back any longer and revealed your true nature, Professor Bai Yuan..."

On the bus, Bai Yuan looked at his hands and couldn't help but savor the feeling from just now.

Because it happened so suddenly, when Kikuchi Sonoka opened her eyes, he didn't immediately withdraw his hand; instead, he pressed his five fingers inward.

Fortunately, the other person wasn't angry. After a brief moment of confusion, she seemed to have made up her mind and lowered her head to kiss him.

Then, feeling shy, he quickly got up, put on his down jacket, wore the slippers that were placed at the hotel door, opened the door, and rushed out of his room.

The moment she opened the door, she brushed past Hisako Shinto and disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving the two of them awkwardly staring at each other.

Bai Yuan will never forget the look in Hisako's eyes when he arrived at the door.

That complex look in her eyes was a mixture of shock, resentment, disbelief, shyness, disappointment, envy, and other emotions.

However, when he changed his clothes and went out, Hisako Shinto didn't say anything, but blushed and didn't dare to look at him, obviously she had misunderstood something.

Bai Yuan offered no explanation, nor did he bother to.

He simply asked about what he had taught her yesterday, and when he saw that she could answer all of them, he nodded in satisfaction, then went downstairs with her and got into the car.

It's worth mentioning that there were twenty or thirty buses on the way there, but only two were left on the way back. Bai Yuan's gaze drifted slightly into a daze as he glanced at the scenery flashing past the window.

"Ding"

The phone rang, and Bai Yuan looked away and lowered his head. He found that the message was from Kikuchi Sonoka, who had kissed him and run away earlier.

Kikuchi Sonoka: [That kiss just now was my expression of feelings. I like Teacher Bai Yuan. I liked him when I was in Guangzhou, but I didn't know it was love back then.]

But now, or more precisely, after that phone call, I have a deep understanding of my own feelings.

I, Kikuchi Sonoka, love Hakubuchi.

Of course, I don't expect you to like me too, that would be too presumptuous, but I would like to ask you to allow me to stay by your side.

I'm perfectly content just being able to watch you from the side!

In Shirai's room, Kikuchi Sonoka came to retrieve her socks and shoes that she had left behind.

Bai Yuan thoughtfully placed the room key under the doormat and sent her a text message to let her know, so it didn't take him much effort.

"Teacher Baiyuan..."

After sending the text message, Kikuchi Sonoka felt a bit short of breath, then threw her phone aside, her face flushed red and she dared not look at it.

Then, she threw herself onto the bed, and after a short while, buried her face in the pillow next to her and gently sniffed the scent.

Although it was very faint, it still retained some of Baiyuan's flavor.

That passionate kiss this morning made her finally understand her own feelings.

When she came to her senses after running outside, even she was somewhat surprised that she had made such a bold move, even though she usually preferred to be passive...

"Ding"

The phone rang, and Kikuchi Yoko rolled over, lying on her back with her eyes fixed on the ceiling. Her chest heaved, and her heart was pounding.

After a while, she finally mustered up her courage, reached for her phone, and unlocked the screen with her fingerprint with trembling fingers.

Bai Yuan: [Actually, I also like you very much, and I do have feelings for you, otherwise I wouldn't take such good care of you.]

However, I have many people around me, and if we were to be together, it would be difficult for me to consider you my only one. But I will do my best to make you happy.

Looking at the message from Kikuchi Sonoka on his phone, Hakugen thought for a moment before replying.

The girl had already mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to him, so how could he continue to pretend to be clueless? He decisively revealed his thoughts.

He's a total looks-obsessed person. Kikuchi Sonoka is beautiful and cute, and has an amazing figure. She's his type in every way.

Of course, none of these were the key factors in his decision to like her. The most important thing was that the girl had a very nice personality, so gentle and sweet that it made him want to force himself to love her!

He was no exception. If he hadn't been careful yesterday, Kikuchi Sonoka would never have been able to leave his room unharmed!

"Great!"

On the other side, looking at the message sent by Bai Yuan, Kikuchi Sonoka's face showed a look of surprise, and then she picked up her phone and started typing again.

Kikuchi Sonoka: [It's okay, I can accept everything about Hakubuchi-sensei!]

Moreover, the fact that so many people like Teacher Bai Yuan precisely demonstrates his strong personal charisma, which should be something to be happy about!

"So... Teacher Bai Yuan likes me too? Well, who would let someone they don't like stay overnight, let them sleep in their arms at night, and even..."

After sending the message and putting down her phone, Kikuchi Yoko blushed slightly as she thought about what had just happened, then buried her face in the pillow again.

"What's making you so happy? You've been unable to stop smiling since just now."

Looking at Bai Yuan, who was holding a phone in his hand, typing a few words every now and then, and smiling constantly, Nakiri Alice asked curiously.

"I feel very happy chatting with other people."

Bai Yuan answered truthfully.

"Who?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri felt a sense of vigilance and immediately looked at his phone to see who was calling him.

"Mukuchi Garden Fruit."

Bai Yuan didn't hide anything and handed her his phone directly, showing himself to be incredibly generous.

"So it was her. I asked her about the details of the Guangzhou top-level assessment before. She's a very gentle and beautiful girl. Do you like her?"

Seeing Bai Yuan's honesty, Alice Nakiri's wariness lessened considerably. She stopped looking at his phone and then asked casually.

"Yes, she just confessed her feelings to me."

"You agree?"

Bai Yuan's words raised Nakiri Alice's voice a few decibels, attracting the attention of many people.

"Of course, after all, it took her a lot of effort to muster up the courage, it would be too pitiful to refuse."

Don't worry too much about it. No matter what, you'll always be my favorite girl, and that won't change no matter who comes along!

Bai Yuan nodded, still not hiding anything, and worried that she would be jealous, so he once again expressed his feelings to her.

"I know, I'm just asking out of curiosity."

"Kikuchi-senpai? She has a pretty good reputation at Totsuki Academy and is popular with many boys, so she's certainly qualified to be someone close to you."

Hearing Bai Yuan's undisguised words, Alice Nakiri felt her heart skip a beat, but she still forced a smile at him.

Although he previously said he was open to dating as many girls as he wanted.

But when that moment actually arrived...

Hearing that Shirabuchi had accepted Kokuchi Sonoka's confession, Alice Nakiri still felt uneasy; in short, she was jealous.

However, Bai Yuan's honesty made her feel gratified.

This proves that he is a responsible man, or perhaps he simply doesn't care about these things, and love is just a little something to add to his life.

"master."

After a few minutes of silence, as if she was preparing something, Alice Nakiri suddenly spoke.

"what happened?"

Bai Yuan put down his phone, which he was chatting with Kikuchi Sonoka, and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Winter break is in two months. I checked the official website and the Guangzhou Special Grade Assessment will be held in November this year."

During this time, I hope you can train me in the strictest way possible. Once I pass the Guangzhou Special Grade Chef assessment and become a Special Grade Chef, I want to be with you...

As she spoke her last words, overcome with shyness, Alice Nakiri whispered her long-awaited reward into Bai Yuan's ear.

"I originally wanted to wait until you turned eighteen, but if the appearance of other people makes you feel threatened, it's not impossible to do it a little earlier."

"I'll go with you to the Guangzhou Master Chef exam. Once you become a Master Chef, I'll fulfill your wish."

Looking at Alice Nakiri's determined eyes, and recalling the girl's ambiguous gaze when he mentioned Kikuchi Sonoka earlier, Bai Yuan finally agreed.

Because of Alice Nakiri's confession, Bai Yuan decided to save his first time for her, which is why he treated other girls who took the initiative with gentlemanly courtesy.

As for why it had to be left to her.

It was purely because Alice Nakiri had been with him the longest and was also the first girl to make his heart flutter; he wanted to draw a perfect conclusion to his youth.

"No need, let me go by myself. You've built up a lot of reputation in Guangzhou, and I don't want others to know that I'm your apprentice, so they'll give me preferential treatment."

I want to rely on my own skills, pass the culinary assessment, and truly earn the honor of being a master chef!

If it were in the past, Alice Nakiri would have been very happy to hear Bai Yuan say that, but after the midterm exams, she wanted to become a little more independent.

Bai Yuan made a great name for himself in Guangzhou and got to know many of the leading figures in Guangzhou's culinary world.

If Bai Yuan were to take her to the Guangzhou Special Grade Assessment, there's a good chance someone would give her special treatment, which is something she doesn't want to see!

Chapter 128 Master-Disciple Showdown, Tadokoro Megumi's Conflicting Thoughts in the Bathroom

"Are you planning to go alone? Isn't that too dangerous..."

Hearing Alice Nakiri's words and seeing the look in his eyes, Bai Yuan couldn't help but frown, a sense of worry rising in his heart.

It doesn't seem right for a young woman like her to go to China alone without anyone to look after her!

"Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore, and you've taught me some self-defense techniques. Three or five ordinary men wouldn't be a match for me!"

Seeing Bai Yuan's expression, Alice Nakiri felt a warmth in her heart. She then pulled up her sleeves and showed Bai Yuan her muscles, making a gesture that said, "I'm very strong, believe me."

"Since you've already made your decision, I won't say anything more."

With your current skills, you should be able to pass the Guangzhou Special Grade Chef assessment smoothly, but you must not be arrogant or complacent.

I know quite a few people who have the ability but haven't passed the top-level assessment. For now, you should focus on learning Chinese.