Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

　Kid, make me admit defeat wholeheartedly.

　As they spoke, Wang Zhi approached Bai Yuan. His face had lost its initial arrogance, replaced by humility and pleading.

　If Wang Zhi initially thought Bai Yuan was too arrogant and overbearing, he now felt he was too humble. Despite possessing the strength of a top-tier seven-star, he silently delivered a punch to Wang Zhi's cooking.

　Although he lost the match, Wang Zhi didn't feel ashamed of losing to a young, top-tier seven-star genius. However, when he thought about what he had said earlier, he felt inexplicably embarrassed and wanted to turn around and leave immediately. But before leaving, he also wanted to taste the tempura that had driven the townspeople crazy.

　This is a dish of exceptional quality; barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will likely only be able to eat it a few times in his lifetime. Each time he tastes it, it will greatly enhance his culinary skills.

　"Master Wang Zhi, you..."

　Seeing Wang Zhi actively approaching and striking up a conversation with Bai Yuan, Bai Niao Yi, who had been stunned since the beginning, couldn't help but want to say something in front of the Hundred Birds Pavilion...

　"Shut up. I have done what I promised your mother. It's just that the opponent you chose was too strong. I was not good enough and lost the game. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other."

　Wang Zhi stopped him from saying what he was about to say, his face unusually cold. He had already done what he promised, but he hadn't said that he could definitely win the game.

　The fact that he didn't get angry or embarrassed when his opponent found him such a formidable opponent, a young genius, and made him look foolish in front of so many people, is already a testament to his high character.

　"Go sign the contract and hand over the property tomorrow morning. I'm only giving you three days to move out."

　Although this food battle wasn't notarized, with so many townspeople watching, it didn't really matter whether it was notarized or not. I don't think the Hundred Birds Group would renege on their promise.

　Upon hearing Bai Niaoyi's voice, he looked up and saw his extremely sinister expression. Bai Yuan's voice was calm, yet it revealed a deep cruelty.

　By giving the hotel to Mieko Tadokoro, Hyakutori Tsubasa signifies his complete exit from the family feud, with no possibility of ever re-entering the fray.

　However, if they default on their debts, the reputation of Bai Niao Group will inevitably be affected, and the final loss may even be greater than giving away a hotel.

　At that point, he would not only lose his status as heir, but would be kicked out of the house.

　"Don't worry, it won't take three days. I'll clear out the hotel tomorrow."

　Since struggling was futile and pleading would not be accepted, Bai Niaoyi had no choice but to admit defeat, after all, they were the ones who plotted against Zhuang Huiyuan first.

　Now that he's failed, he can choose to go back to being a lavish rich kid, at least he can enjoy life to the fullest.

　"To celebrate Zhuang Huiyuan's victory in the food war, I will be making the Mountain and Sea Tempura Extreme here tonight, and all the audience members can receive one."

　"Furthermore, I will teach this dish to the chefs at Zhuang Huiyuan afterwards, so that it can become one of our signature dishes. Anyone interested is welcome to come and try it."

　After resolving the matter of the Hundred Birds Gate, Bai Yuan looked at Wang Zhi, who had been staring at him with burning eyes, and the townspeople behind him.

　The streets on both sides were completely blocked, packed with people, each face filled with longing. Bai Yuan understood that if he didn't make a move today, these people probably wouldn't let him leave easily.

　Even the best chefs have their own troubles.

　Bai Yuan thought to himself, but his face was full of smiles. He then turned around and went back to the kitchen counter.

　He had planned to do this all along, since most of the ingredients came from the townspeople. Although it was a gift for Tadokoro Megumi, it had nothing to do with him.

　You reciprocate a favor. He felt obligated to return a gift. After all, he and Tadokoro Megumi were in the same boat.

　The dishes he is making in public now are his way of giving back to the townspeople!

　"Ten pots of silver chopsticks returned!"

　Bai Yuan let out a long breath and took out the iron pot and chopsticks that he had prepared beforehand from under the counter. His expression suddenly became serious.

　With the help of silver chopsticks, one iron pot after another was placed on the stove. However, because the countertop was not large, only five iron pots could be used at the same time.

　Even so, many people at the scene still gasped in surprise, because Bai Yuan poured oil into four pots and made a sauce with monkfish liver in one of them.

　The sight of someone simultaneously controlling five pots using only a few long chopsticks is truly astonishing!

　"What kind of culinary skill is this? Using only a few silver chopsticks, he can control five iron pots at the same time!?"

　Wang Zhi was equally shocked, his mouth agape.

　As a chef, only he could comprehend the power of Bai Yuan's techniques. They were absolutely groundbreaking culinary skills!

　"I never imagined there was such a trick in the world! Using just a few silver chopsticks, one can skillfully control five iron pots as if they were extensions of one's own limbs. It's truly an eye-opener!"

　Kawanobi was equally surprised. Despite being born into a family of chefs, this was the first time she had ever seen such a skill, and her eyes were filled with curiosity.

　The reason was simple: although her grandfather was a skilled cook, from as far back as she could remember, the other person's ingredients...

　The arrangement was straightforward and conventional, with nothing particularly unusual about it.

　The road to simplicity, return to nature.

　This is how industry insiders describe Grandpa's cooking.

　So when she saw Bai Yuan use such fancy moves, Kawahiko thought it was amazing, but she didn't feel much envy.

　"But can dishes made using this technique still reach the level of 'flowing light cuisine'?"

　Kawahira was puzzled. To create the Flowing Light Cuisine, the chef needed to be highly focused. Only a master with a certain level of skill could do it with ease.

　However, even though it's relatively easy, I've never heard of anyone being able to handle five pots of ingredients at the same time, each one a masterpiece of culinary art. Even her grandfather couldn't do it!

　After all, it's hard to manage so many dishes.

　"It must be because there were too many customers that we lowered the standards of our cooking. Otherwise, even if we were busy until late at night, we wouldn't be able to satisfy so many people."

　Looking at the eager audience around her, Kawahira concluded that some sacrifices would definitely have to be made to satisfy such a large number of guests.

　However, just then, the dish was taken out of the pot, still surrounded by a faint shimmering light, which looked so dazzling that one couldn't bear to look away.

　"Light-level cuisine! How is this possible? Every single pot is light-level cuisine? This is light-level cuisine, not some ordinary, common dish you can find anywhere..."

　Her voice was filled with disbelief, and she stood up from her chair, strode forward, and came to the edge of the kitchen counter.

　With practiced skill, Bai Yuan lifted each plate of "Mountain and Sea Tempura Ultimate" from the oil pan with chopsticks and placed it steadily onto a silver plate.

　The sauce was placed in a large bowl, and both were distributed by Megumi Tadokoro and Mieko Tadokoro. Each person could only take one serving and could not take more than one.

　"Everyone line up in front. Each person can only take one serving. Once you've taken your food, please leave quickly so as not to continue blocking the traffic."

　Looking at the crowded townspeople in front of him, Bai Yuan raised his hand and tapped the kitchen counter. The sound contained internal energy, which sobered up the townspeople who were full of longing.

　Then they obediently lined up in two queues.

　Although everyone was eager to try it, they were also worried that overcrowding would annoy Bai Yuan and cause them to lose the chance to enjoy the Flowing Light cuisine, which was something they absolutely could not accept. So it was better to behave themselves for now.

　Soon, thanks to the efforts of everyone in Zhuang Huiyuan, the tempura was distributed to the townspeople in an orderly manner, and the crowd gradually dispersed in the process.

　Even the staff of the Hyakuryuu Torii gate across the street, under Mieko Tadokoro's murderous gaze, each received a portion.

　“This is truly a breathtaking dish. I apologize for my rude words earlier. I was blind to its value and mistook a pearl for a fish eye.”

　After tasting the dish that Bai Yuan personally handed him, Wang Zhi's face showed an expression of admiration. Even if he practiced for another 100 years, he would still be far from being able to cook this dish!

　Once your culinary skills reach a certain level, every further improvement becomes incredibly difficult!

　The most obvious example is the Special Grade Four-Star and Special Grade Five-Star. Although there is only a one-star difference between the two, they have trapped Wang Zhi for thirty years.

　However, this is not without its advantages. Thirty years have been spent accumulating strength for a top-tier five-star, hoping that one day it can transform into a dragon and soar into the sky.

　Unfortunately, this day is just too hard to wait for.

Chapter 231 Xiaobai, you and Xiaohui can share a room.

　“Your cooking is actually good in every way, and you pay great attention to the details, but there is one obvious problem: the dishes are disjointed and not well-integrated.”

　Seeing Wang Zhi's convinced expression and his humble demeanor, Bai Yuan stopped making things difficult for him and instead pointed out the shortcomings of his cooking.

　Although he hadn't tasted it, he could still keenly discern the shortcomings in Wang Zhi's cooking from the aroma wafting in the air.

　By addressing these shortcomings, the dish can be taken to the next level. If every detail is then perfectly executed, it can reach the pinnacle of culinary artistry.

　"Integration..."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Wang Zhi fell into a brief moment of contemplation. If an ordinary person had said these words to him, he would have simply smiled and remained silent.

　But the person who said these words was Bai Yuan, and the young man in front of him, as a chef who could make luminous dishes, must have his reasons for saying so.

　What exactly is this so-called integration?

　Wang Zhi was completely baffled. If he were truly that intelligent, he wouldn't need anyone to tell him; he would have figured it out on his own.

　"Think it over carefully. Once you've figured it out, the probability of your cooking reaching the glowing level will exceed 50%, at which point you can reach the special five-star level."

　Some things can only be understood intuitively. If you don't realize it yourself, you'll never take that step in your entire life. So Bai Yuan doesn't intend to explain it explicitly.

　"Thank you for the reminder. It has given me a clear direction. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

　Although he couldn't understand the meaning for the time being, Wang Zhi kept Bai Yuan's words firmly in mind and planned to study them carefully when he got back.

　"Walk slowly without sending."

　Watching Wang Zhi's departing figure, Bai Yuan gave a cold reply. Since the other party had come because of the Food War, even if his attitude was good now, he couldn't completely hold a grudge, so he put on a smiling, enthusiastic facade.

　"And you, everyone else has left, what are you doing here?"

　Turn your gaze back, and finally...

　It was in the pure-looking girl in front of me.

　Standing at the entrance of Zhuang Huiyuan, the other person, with a lollipop in their mouth, was looking at him with an inquisitive gaze, as if they were looking at some novel toy.

　"Isn't this a hotel? You're staying here to check in, of course."

　Kawanoka smiled sweetly as she walked inside, preparing to check in.

　Putting everything else aside, her pink outfit, paired with her slightly chubby yet delicately pretty doll-like face, is incredibly adorable.

　"Unfortunately, we are fully booked and cannot accommodate any extra guests at the moment. If you had come a day earlier, you might have been able to get a table."

　Bai Yuan pursed his lips, somewhat helpless.

　Although he had already guessed this, the hotel was full, and even if he allowed her to come in, she would have nowhere to stay.

　"How could this happen! Otherwise, I'll make do with you and we can share a room. I don't mind at all, I trust you completely, and we can squeeze in."

　"No way, I despise you, and I'm afraid of what you might do to me."

　Seeing Kawahime winking at him, Shiro deliberately put on a scared expression, then got up and silently stood next to Tadokoro Megumi.

　He always felt that this girl was not proper; she seemed normal but was somewhat eccentric. Besides, free things are always the most expensive, so there was no need to get too close to her.

　"Don't say such unromantic things!"

　Seeing Bai Yuan waving his hands repeatedly in refusal, Chuan Linghua stopped pretending to be cute and instead complained speechlessly, "Is she really that unattractive?"

　"If you really want to stay, come early tomorrow morning. Xiaohui and I will be leaving then, and the room will be available."

　Not wanting to offend anyone, Bai Yuan pulled Tadokoro Megumi along, preparing to leave, but they were stopped.