Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

　"Teacher Zhang, whose cooking do you think is better?"

　The two argued back and forth, their faces flushed with rage, neither able to convince the other. Their voices, initially hushed, eventually became loud enough for the entire audience to hear.

　"To be fair, I think Wang Qing's lobster is better."

　When the two brought up the topic of him, Zhang Zhong, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened them and gave the answer he had already prepared.

　"Wang Qing's lobsters are better? Why?"

　Su Yan frowned, staring straight at Zhang Zhong's face, giving off an air of "You better explain yourself properly, don't even think about getting away with this."

　As a top-tier four-star chef, she will argue for a dish to the bitter end once she has chosen it, unless the other party has a reason that can convince her.

　"The burning sensation awakens the taste buds, while the icy sensation resets their sensitivity."

　Compared to the gentle transition of the Wagyu beef served by Yu Li, I still prefer the explosive power of Wang Qing's lobster. It bursts open the moment it enters my mouth, giving me a very forceful and satisfying experience!

　The chopsticks were placed in front of the lobster plate to indicate...

　Adhering to his own stance, Zhang Zhong looked up at Su Yan, his voice conveying authority and wisdom.

　"A more brutal kind of satisfaction? What a coincidence, I prefer gentle things."

　As she spoke, Su Yan placed her chopsticks in front of Liya's plate to show her determination; clearly, this reason was not enough to convince her.

　"I've already made my stance very clear. Wang Qing, congratulations on advancing to the semifinals."

　As he spoke, Tan Guai pointed at Wang Qing and gave them their final answer.

　"My pleasure."

　Upon hearing Tan Guai's words, Wang Qing's initial panic instantly subsided, replaced by an elegant and relaxed smile. As he spoke, he even gave a gentlemanly bow in the direction of the judges.

　"They lost 2-1? What a pity!"

　Hearing the judges' conversation and seeing that they had reached a conclusion, Leah stood aside with a pitiful expression of resentment and helplessness.

　Alice Nakiri couldn't help but bite her lower lip, as if she wanted to say something, but finally sighed helplessly.

　"Although she lost, she still deserves credit. Lia's strength was not as good as Wang Qing's to begin with, and it was already quite an achievement that she was able to snatch a point from him."

　Of course, it's always a bit of a pity to lose in the final step.

　Upon seeing the judges' final results, a hint of regret flashed in Bai Yuan's eyes.

　He could tell that Leah had tried her best.

　In this situation, no one can be blamed for the failure, even if that person is herself.

　"What an absolutely fantastic match."

　In the back row, Hisako Shinto, who had witnessed all the matches, expressed her heartfelt feelings, then leaned back in her chair, her small face filled with joy.

　"That's fantastic! This is the kind of match I wanted to see!"

　"That was amazing! This is definitely the most exciting culinary showdown I've seen all year!"

　"Wang Qing! Wang Qing! Wang Qing!"

　"Lily! Lily! Lily!"

　At the same time, after a moment of silence, thunderous applause erupted.

　Many audience members in the back rows even stood up to get a better view of what was in front, and the cheers and shouts were constant, making it a very lively scene.

　Bai Yuan and the others were also infected by this atmosphere and loudly shouted out Lia's code name.

　She eventually heard the shout, but when she turned and met Bai Yuan's gaze, she pursed her lips and turned her head away, unwilling to look at him again.

　"Tsk."

　In the audience, Bai Yuan also noticed this, so he clicked his tongue softly, said nothing, and prepared to comfort her properly later.

　After all, the person who suffered the most and couldn't let go of the loss was Leah.

　"Xiao Hui, pack up and let's leave."

　The last match was the one featuring Sichuan Linghua.

　Bai Yuan was quite curious about this girl who had been separated from them since arriving in Fujian, but her opponent in this round was not even as good as Xiao Hui.

　With the outcome already decided, there's really no need to waste time watching such a match.

　"Ah? Okay..."

　Being called out to her was a bit of a surprise, but Tadokoro quickly tidied herself up and followed.

　The others were somewhat surprised, but they didn't say anything.

　After all, everyone has their little secrets, and everyone craves personal space. All they need to do is pretend they don't know and calmly wait for the next match.

　the other side.

　After leaving the competition venue, the two walked one after the other until they arrived at a sparsely populated park. There were only a few elderly people around, and no one else. Tadokoro Megumi mustered up her courage, quickened her pace, and took Shirayuki's hand, walking side by side with him.

　"Finally up here. I was wondering how long you were going to hesitate."

　Feeling the warmth from his palm, Bai Yuan knew who had come. A faint smile appeared on his face, and he turned to Tadokoro Megumi behind him.

　"You knew all along that I was hesitating in the back, didn't you? You just took advantage of my cowardice and didn't dare to step forward. Teacher Bai Yuan is so mean!"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Tadokoro Megumi's expression froze for a moment before she immediately reacted. Her cheeks puffed up like a pufferfish, and she clenched her little fists as she angrily retorted.

　"Isn't it because I wanted to see how long it would take you to adjust to your new role that I wasn't in a rush to urge you?"

　Sensing Tadokoro Megumi's hand about to pull away, Shiro held it tightly, not letting it go, until she realized she couldn't pull it away and gave up, then he loosened his grip slightly.

　"So you're taking me to the river for our date?"

　Looking at the surging river in front of her, and recalling Bai Yuan's hint that morning, Tadokoro Megumi couldn't help but complain, "Is this what they call a date?"

　Isn't that a bit too hasty?

　However, if the object of her affections is Bai Yuan, it's not unacceptable, but she will inevitably be a little disappointed, since she specially picked out beautiful clothes for this occasion.

　Her white dress and innocent face attracted many boys who wanted to add her on the field during the competition.

　But she rejected them all.

　It's easy to imagine how effective her outfit was at appealing to young men.

　"Of course not, it's just that I have something I wanted to give you, so I came over first."

　As he spoke, Bai Yuan walked towards an open space not far away, then picked up a sunflower from a chair and stuffed it into Tadokoro Megumi's arms.

　"The weather is nice today, and Mr. Sunflower is happy for you too."

　The sunflowers were brought by people from the Dark Cuisine World at Bai Yuan's behest.

　Since they arrived in Fujian, the Dark Cuisine world has infiltrated them, and now he can order them around with just a phone call.

　"What beautiful sunflowers."

　Tadokoro Megumi received the sunflower from Shirai, and a look of surprise appeared on her face. She then held it in her arms with both hands, and her surprise turned into a smile.

　"The flowers are beautiful, but the people are even more beautiful."

　Bai Yuan subconsciously offered a compliment.

　Bathed in sunlight, Megumi Tadokoro looked like a radiant angel, captivating all who looked at her and inspiring heartfelt admiration.

Chapter 272 Heart-to-Heart Talk: Tadokoro Megumi's Troubles

　"Thank you."

　Holding the sunflower, cradling it in my arms.

　At that moment, Tadokoro Megumi's smile made Bai Yuan momentarily distracted, almost missing her words. But when he came to his senses, he immediately stepped forward.

　Seeing this, Tadokoro Megumi naturally rushed into Shiro's arms and embraced him tenderly.

　"So where do we go next?"

　After hugging for a while, Megumi Tadokoro looked up; she had had enough of being in the park in the cool breeze.

　"Let's eat first. After watching the game for so long, I'm a little hungry."

　Looking at Tadokoro Megumi, who was tilting her head and asking him a question, Shiro couldn't help but swallow.

　A white dress was still too irresistible to the boy, so he reached out and took her hand, leading her toward the department store outside the park.

　That's why he chose this park.

　"Alright, then I'll leave it all to you today, Teacher Bai Yuan~"

　Seeing Bai Yuan's subtle awkwardness, Tadokoro Megumi smiled.

　This was the expression she wanted to see. It was worth the time she spent back in her room after breakfast, busy picking out clothes for an hour, and even putting on light makeup.

　Leave it all to me!

　Hearing his voice made my body go weak. Bai Yuan's voice wasn't loud, but it was strong and clear, and just hearing it gave me a sense of security.

　Tadokoro Megumi was the same; at this moment, she was no longer satisfied with just holding Bai Yuan's hand, but instead intertwined her fingers with his.

　This feeling is incredibly wonderful, more than a hundred times happier than simply holding hands!

　"Ah."

　A faint, mosquito-like sound responded, and feeling the warmth emanating from her palm, Tadokoro Megumi quickened her pace.

　Soon, the two left the park and arrived at the mall, but when they saw the dazzling array of shops, they suddenly had a problem deciding what to eat.

　"That Jiangxi stir-fry place looks really good. But I've never tried the Xinjiang food there before; I imagine it must be quite unique. That Hunan rice noodle place also looks very appealing; I want to try it. Ugh, I'm so torn!"

　Looking left and right, she saw delicacies she had never seen before.

　She wanted to try everything, but her stomach only had room for a little. So, Megumi Tadokoro walked back and forth in front of the shop, caught in a deep dilemma.

　"If you're unsure what to choose, why not try the buffet?"

　Bai Yuan was also making a selection, but his attention was drawn to a buffet restaurant.

　The sign at the entrance clearly stated that...

　[Over 300 food ingredients to choose from, grills and hot pots are all at your disposal.]

　There are also over a dozen kinds of fruit desserts, durian baked with cheese, and fresh seafood for customers to choose from. Don't miss it!