Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

　The competition continued. Following Erina Nakiri's match, there were two consecutive days of matches between Fujian natives, including many strong opponents.

　The most eye-catching figure is someone who is in no way inferior to Zhao Xiaotian. It is said that he is also a favorite to win the championship, and last year he lost to Liu Xiaotian by only one vote.

　Lia performed as expected on the final day of the battle, winning the match with a score of 2:1.

　The list of the top eight teams has now been released, and they are as follows.

　Alice Nakiri, Zhu Yan, Soma Yukihira, and Kawashiro Hana

　Erina Nakiri, Zhao Qineng, Wang Qing, Liya

　Wang Qing is a genius who is no less than Liu Xiaotian, possessing the strength of a top-tier three-star expert and capable of consistently producing top-tier three-star dishes.

　"There's still a week until the next match, so today is your last chance to relax. Starting tomorrow, I will be putting you through grueling training."

　Inside the hotel, Bai Yuan pushed open the door and went in.

　Looking at the girls in front of them, some playing cards, others playing Ludo or Shogi, their faces full of laziness, the voice rang clearly in everyone's ears.

　"Devil training?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's voice, Lia's eyes seemed to light up.

　"Intensive training!!"

　Alice Nakiri's face was filled with fear. As someone who had undergone special training since childhood, she knew all too well the terror of the devilish training that Bai Yuan had described.

　The key word is the word "devil" at the beginning.

　This means that what awaits them next is hellish-level special training!

　Because only in hell are there demons.

　"That's right. During this period, you have either participated in the competitions yourself or watched them, and your understanding of cooking has improved significantly."

　However, this improvement will quickly revert to its original state if not reinforced through intensive training, so rigorous, demanding training is necessary!

　Does that mean we want some too?

　Ryoko Sakaki weakly raised her hand. She had initially been somewhat gloating, thinking that this special training was only for the top eight, but judging from Bai Yuan's tone just now, it seemed that this special training was for everyone!

　"Of course, you are also my students. Are you worried that I will abandon you?"

　Bai Yuan revealed a hearty smile, but the smile looked dangerous no matter how you looked at it. As he spoke, he walked up to the three members of the Polar Star Dormitory.

　Tadokoro Megumi was smiling gently at him.

　Of the three, she was probably the only one who was happy about the grueling training.

　The defeat in the previous match made her feel extremely unwilling.

　"I don't think we can keep up... and right now, Erina-sama's match is more important. We can come back after the match is over."

　Hisako Shinto expressed her concerns.

　Bai Yuan's energy is limited; he cannot possibly be responsible for training so many people at the same time.

　Currently, only Erina Nakiri and her teammates have made it into the top eight, so it's clearly more appropriate to focus our efforts on them first.

　"What did you say? Do you think we're not qualified to receive special training from Teacher Bai Yuan?!"

　Beside her, Hojo Miyoko, who was tidying up the shogi pieces, frowned and spoke.

　"I didn't say I wasn't qualified, I just felt that everything should be prioritized..."

　Hisako Shinoto's expression changed slightly, and she spoke anxiously, not wanting to be labeled.

　"Given the current situation, it is indeed the most appropriate approach to have a small group of people receive more precise training first, and then provide special training to the rest after the competition. After all, the competition is important right now."

　Seeing her secretary being bullied, Erina Nakiri immediately stood in front of her to protect her, and glared coldly at Miyoko Hojo.

　The strong should enjoy more resources; that's in line with the law of the jungle!

　"Alright, stop arguing. You little rascals won't take up much of my energy. This training will be different for everyone, so don't worry about falling behind."

　Seeing the tense atmosphere among the crowd, Bai Yuan, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

　He slowly stepped forward and, raising his hand, gave each of them the fattest spots on their bodies—Hisako Shinto and Miyoko Hojo—who were almost arguing.

　"Crack-pump-"

　A crisp sound rang out in the room.

　Because of the considerable force used, Hisako Shinoto and Miyoko Hojo both instinctively covered their buttocks, gasping for breath.

　They were all too familiar with this feeling!

Chapter 250 Erina Nakiri's Special Training: Developing Her Sense of Smell

　The next day, early morning.

　Bai Yuan knocked on each room door, waking the sleeping girls and asking them to gather in the corridor.

　"It's only five o'clock, is it really necessary to be so early..."

　"Ugh! I'm so sleepy, I feel like I can't keep my eyes open at all."

　"Open your eyes, but your soul is still asleep, unwilling to leave..."

　Good morning, Professor Bai Yuan.

　Why are you waking us up so early? What are today's training goals?

　Looking at the girls standing in a row in their pajamas, facing Bai Yuan who woke them up at five o'clock, some complained, some looked expectant, and some looked at him resentfully. Each of them had a different expression.

　"Go and change into these clothes. I'll be waiting for you in the room on the top floor."

　The top eight players will be in a single room, while the others will be in groups of three. There's a list of names in each room, so please don't go to the wrong room!

　Looking at the girls in front of him who looked lazy, Bai Yuan casually tossed them a few white T-shirts and a few pairs of denim shorts.

　"Is this training attire? It looks so cool and refreshing!"

　Yoshino Yuuki happened to be within the parabolic arc of Shirai throwing the clothes, and picked up the thin garments that fell into her arms. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan must have his reasons for doing this. Such revealing clothing is probably because he doesn't want us to be restricted by clothes."

　Furthermore, it's summer now, and the weather is hot. Dressing like a dumpling would really affect the cooking, and being too hot would also affect the quality of the food...

　As they were talking, Mito Ikumi picked up the clothes on the ground and was the first to take off her pajamas. She then changed into the uniform that Shiro had prepared for her right in front of Shiro.

　However, she couldn't help but feel shy when she was being watched by a group of people, and turned her back.

　"That's true. The kitchen is like an oven in the summer. If Teacher Bai Yuan weren't a boy, I would even want to go completely naked."

　Hearing Mito Ikumi's reasoned analysis, Yoshino Yuuki nodded in agreement and said something even more exaggerated.

　However, she was far less bold than Mito Ikumi, and quietly ran back to her room to change her clothes.

　"The colors inside are showing through..."

　Seeing Mito Ikumi turn around after changing her clothes, Nakiri Erina blushed slightly and made a sarcastic remark, but did not show any obvious resistance.

　"Hisako, let's go together."

　"Okay, Erina-sama."

　After hesitating for a moment, she pulled Hisako Shinto into the room.

　"Then I'll go too."

　Beside the two, seeing them leave, Tadokoro Megumi glanced at Bai Yuan shyly, then clutched the hem of her clothes and ran towards the room.

　As the number of people around them gradually decreased, the others also returned to their rooms.

　Soon, only Bai Yuan, Mito Ikumi, and Nakiri Alice remained at the scene, their expressions slightly subtle as they looked at the tightly closed doors.

　"You're definitely doing this on purpose, aren't you, you lecherous Bai Yuan?"

　Looking at Bai Yuan, whose expression remained unchanged, Nakiri Alice couldn't help but take two steps forward, press her body against his, and mutter to herself while looking at his face.

　"After all, I'm the one who works hard, so it's only natural to give me some compensation in terms of clothing."

　Bai Yuan said without batting an eye, "As the sole contributor to this grueling training, it's only fair that I receive some compensation."

　"Normal size!"

　"Only we'd put up with you. Any other girl would have slapped you already, you pervert."

　Having received an affirmative answer, Alice Nakiri took two steps back, deliberately showing a look of disgust.

　But soon, as if she had thought of something, she made a face at Bai Yuan, then said playfully, "Go ahead and look if you want, but wouldn't this ambiguous feeling be even better, Brother Bai Yuan~"

　"Stop fanning yourself, or you'll catch a cold. If you need to change, change it quickly."

　Watching Alice Nakiri repeatedly unbutton her pajamas to reveal her abs, only to close them again, Bai Yuan looked somewhat helpless. He then took the initiative to help her change out of her nightgown.

　Fortunately, Erina Nakiri had specifically instructed that no one would come up to this floor under normal circumstances, and even the surveillance cameras had been temporarily removed. Otherwise, it would have been embarrassing if Shirai and Alice had bumped into each other while they were playing around like this.

　"Hey, Brother Bai Yuan is being a pervert!"

　Unexpectedly, the moment her nightgown fell down, Alice Nakiri suddenly shouted in a funny way.

　Meanwhile, it scurried back and forth in the corridor like an eel, attracting a lot of attention. Many people peeked out of their rooms to watch the scene.

　"I already said you might catch a cold, do you have any common sense at all, you idiot Alice!"

　Seeing this, Bai Yuan's eyebrows twitched, and then he rushed forward in three steps, skillfully grabbed her arm, and used muscle memory to help her change into the uniform.

　"It's summer now, the temperature outside is almost 30 degrees Celsius, how could I possibly catch a cold!"

　When she came to her senses, her clothes had already been changed. Feeling bored, Alice Nakiri pouted and then picked up her phone to check the temperature.

　"The hotel has central air conditioning, so the temperature isn't that high."

　Bai Yuan pinched her face, making various shapes, and didn't let go even when Alice cried out in pain, as a form of punishment for her.

　Not far away, Mito Ikumi watched the two bickering with envy, wishing from the bottom of her heart that she could also be a part of their playful antics.

　Although she knew that Bai Yuan made them change into these light clothes just to look good, she was not unhappy at all; on the contrary, she was secretly delighted.

　This at least proves that Bai Yuan was interested in her body.

　Well, if you can take it one step further, it means you're interested in people!

　"Are you all changed? Let's go upstairs."

　Bai Yuan did not notice