Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

No, good food is worth waiting for.

It'll probably take another hour or so, so I came out to watch TV with you.

He walked over to Alice Nakiri and sat down next to her. Looking at the girl's dangling little feet, Bai Yuan couldn't help but reach out and grab them, placing them on his lap.

He gently played with it with his hands, a habit he had developed over many years.

There's no particular reason, he just likes it, especially enjoying observing Alice Nakiri's reactions; the girl's shyness gives him a strong driving force!

"Sure enough, even after all these years, Brother Bai Yuan's hobbies haven't changed."

Seeing that her trap had worked, Alice Nakiri smiled smugly.

"You think you know everything? You'll see what I'm capable of later!"

Seeing the girl's expression, Bai Yuan pretended to be dissatisfied, took off her black stockings, and then reached out to pinch the soles of her feet.

"Um..."

Feeling the pain in the soles of her feet, her toes curled slightly, and Alice Nakiri couldn't help but make a sound that was hard to understand.

"You've been working so hard for so long, your body is all stiff. Let's start with your feet and give you a good massage to relax you."

"Eh!?"

As he spoke, Bai Yuan increased the force of his blows.

Alice Nakiri gasped, gripping the sheets tightly with both hands, but still managed to turn the TV volume up a few notches.

Such a shameful noise must not be heard by anyone else!

Chapter 140 Madness, Alice Finally Gets Her Wish

"Brother Bai Yuan, you're a bad guy!"

Leaning against the bed, her heart pounding wildly, the girl's face flushed, and her voice carried a hint of reproach.

After a long day, Bai Yuan's massage gradually released the fatigue that had accumulated in her feet, but the price she paid was...

"what!"

With her hands gripping the sheets tightly and her face flushed, the girl uttered a seductive voice that aroused Bai Yuan's excitement.

The pain in her feet should have been excruciating, but the faint tingling sensation that followed made her gasp softly.

This feeling of pain and pleasure coexisting was so irresistible that she couldn't stop herself from pursuing it.

"What's that saying again? Women don't love men who aren't a little bad."

So now, do you love me or not, for the person who has wronged you? My dear little Alice.

His large hand moved upwards from her feet, Bai Yuan's voice carrying a hint of teasing. His other hand mischievously tickled the sole of her foot, making her want to pull away, but he held it tightly, which made the girl's face turn even redder.

"You know perfectly well why you're asking, of course I like it! Brother Bai Yuan is so mean!"

Feeling Bai Yuan's increasingly restless hands, Nakiri Alice suddenly went from sitting to lying on the bed, her chest heaving violently.

After a long pause, she finally uttered those words, her tone tinged with a touch of coquettish reproach.

"Go take a shower first. You've been on a plane for several hours and have been traveling for a few days. You must be very tired. I'll massage your feet after you shower."

Taking a deep breath, Bai Yuan lowered his hand, suppressing the desire in his heart, and prepared to take the next step after taking a shower. If he pressed down again, he would make a mistake.

"Mmm, kiss."

Alice Nakiri nodded gently, her body trembling, and looked at Shiro Awakening sitting next to her, a feeling of joy welling up in her heart.

Then, she opened her arms and wrapped them tightly around his neck, looked at his exceptionally handsome face, and kissed him.

"Okay, kiss~"

Seeing Alice Nakiri approaching him with such an expression, Bai Yuan naturally couldn't push her away.

After kissing for a while, Alice Nakiri finally left, took out her pajamas from her suitcase, and strolled into the bathroom.

Watching the girl's retreating figure, Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze, silently switched the TV channel to Crayon Shin-chan, and sat on the bed, hugging his pillow as he watched.

This posture was something he developed when he was a child, holding Alice Nakiri while watching TV.

Children love new things and are full of curiosity about the outside world, but because honing her cooking skills requires staying at home, she rarely goes out except on holidays. For Alice Nakiri, television is the best medium for contact.

Under Bai Yuan's deliberate guidance, Alice developed a love for cartoons like Crayon Shin-chan and Doraemon, and as a child, she often pestered Bai Yuan to show her elephants.

As she grew older, after receiving incredibly detailed instruction from Leonora Nakiri, she realized how absurd her actions were and never shouted like that again.

Soon after, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Bai Yuan watched TV, occasionally smiling, while the kitchen was filled with the aroma of steak.

"This is so pleasant!"

Shaking his cocktail glass and watching Crayon Shin-chan, Bai Yuan couldn't help but sigh before leaning back against the cushion behind him.

This scene reminded him of a summer afternoon in Northern Europe.

The sun was shining brightly, and the girl was as languid as a kitten.

She lay in his arms, letting out a silvery laugh.

The cicadas chirped incessantly outside the window, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas, and the sound of children playing came from the television—everything was so beautiful and comfortable.

Now, the house is heated, the same animation is playing on the TV, and the girl is taking a bath and changing clothes in the bathroom, as if she has returned to that leisurely afternoon.

Time passes little by little.

Bai Yuan got out of bed and strode towards the kitchen.

Whether out of shyness or lack of preparation, Alice Nakiri stayed in the bathroom for a long time, reluctant to come out.

"Excellent, cooked to perfection."

Entering the kitchen, Bai Yuan opened the pressure cooker lid, smelled the aroma wafting through the air, picked up the beef with chopsticks, and showed a satisfied expression on his face.

After being pressure cooked in a pressure cooker, the bones on both sides of the beef ribs protruded, making them look very appetizing. Bai Yuan arranged them evenly on a plate.

Take a pot and pour the broth from the pressure cooker into a strainer to remove any vegetable residue. Then, turn up the heat to reduce the sauce until it's reduced by half, then add the marinated beef short ribs.

In a separate pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Then, use a cleaver to slice two mushrooms to make them fresh. Drain the peas and add them to the pot.

A spoonful of wine, a spoonful of cream, and you'll have a perfect creamy mushroom stew. Add salt and chicken powder to taste.

Stirring the pot a couple of times with a spoon, then turning off the heat, Bai Yuan brought a blender from nearby, chopped an avocado, and poured the creamy mushroom stew from the pot into it.

Turn on the blender and crush all the ingredients together, turning them into a green, fragrant sauce. Then filter it through a high-mesh filter.

The sauce in the other pot also gradually decreased due to the rising temperature.

Bai Yuan scooped the beef ribs out of the pot and arranged them neatly on a plate. Then he took some butter and flour, mixed them together, and added them to the pot with the remaining sauce.

After reducing the sauce over high heat, filter it through a high-mesh strainer. This will make the sauce smoother and create layers of flavor with the sauce of the grilled beef ribs.

A spoonful of creamy mushroom stew sauce forms the base. Use a spoon to tap the sauce down the middle and spread it out on the plate. Place the beef ribs on top and finally drizzle with balsamic vinegar sauce.

"Let's add some bacon bits and parsley to enhance the color and flavor."

Looking at the dish in front of him, Bai Yuan rubbed his chin, and the idea popped into his mind. Then he cut some bacon and parsley and sautéed them in the oil.

After processing, Bai Yuan placed both ingredients on top of the beef ribs, instantly enriching the dish's color and making it even more appetizing.

At the same time, the bathroom door opened, and Alice Nakiri, whose hair had been dried, walked out and came to the inside of the balcony with a rosy complexion.

There was a small round wooden table there, with two bottles of cocktails and glasses on it, and Alice Nakiri was sitting in one of the seats.

Watching Bai Yuan's busy figure, she didn't say anything, just stared blankly, until she noticed him knocking on the door next to her.

"For your dinner, I didn't steam rice, so I gave you two extra pieces of meat."

Get some rest early tonight, don't stay up late, you need to conserve your energy for tomorrow's battle.

After leaving the kitchen, Bai Yuan did not immediately go to Alice Nakiri. Instead, he knocked on the door next to him, carrying an extra-large steak.

"Ah? Okay..."

Looking at Kikuchi Sonoka, who had also changed into her pajamas and whose face was slightly flushed, Shirai handed her the Italian balsamic steak that he had just cooked.

"Thank you."

Kikuchi Sonoka took the steak, whispered a thank you, and avoided eye contact with him, clearly having heard the commotion outside from inside the room.

"Then, restrain yourself a little. You said you would wait until tomorrow night."

Bai Yuan glanced at the girl, Kikuchi Sonoka, whose legs were tucked under her hips, pinched her cheek, and whispered something in her ear, like a devil's whisper.

"I know! You don't need to remind me!"

The girl's face turned frighteningly red, and her eyes darted away when she heard Bai Yuan's words, clearly feeling guilty.

"A reminder is still necessary, otherwise I'm worried you won't behave in your room tonight. Here, take this, I'll make sure you're satisfied tomorrow."

As they were talking, Bai Yuan thoughtfully took out two earplugs from his pocket and put them into the pocket on Kikuchi Sonoka's chest.

Sleep well.

After saying this, Bai Yuan closed the door.

And what about Kikuchi Sonoka? At this moment, she only felt her body getting a little hot; Shiro's actions just now had aroused her.

But there was nothing I could do but endure it.

The patience we have now is for a better enjoyment tomorrow!

The thing she had been looking forward to for so long was finally going to happen tomorrow, and she didn't want to fail at the last minute, because she wouldn't be able to forgive herself for that!

Go to bed early so you can enjoy life better tomorrow!

With her fists slightly clenched, Kikuchi Sonoka thought to herself, then placed the food she was holding on the small dining table next to her and threw herself onto the bed.

Feeling the coolness in front of her, the girl's fever subsided slightly, but it wasn't enough.

She drew the curtains and took off her pajamas; the coolness brought on by the clothes helped clear her head.

Then, she began to enjoy the food on the table.

On the other side, after closing the door, Bai Yuan returned to the kitchen and placed two exquisite Italian balsamic vinegar steaks in front of Nakiri Alice.

"Try it."

He pulled out a chair and sat down, pouring himself a cocktail. Bai Yuan handed him a knife, fork, and chopsticks, while he picked up a bone and started gnawing on it.