Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

If someone is ugly and doesn't even want to communicate with them, how can you possibly discover their beauty?

What did you go to buy just now, stinky tofu?

As he spoke, Bai Yuan sniffed and then smelled the aroma of stinky tofu, immediately showing interest.

It's quite a rare thing to find stinky tofu in Japan.

"Hmm, this dish is strange. It smells bad, but tastes incredibly delicious. Once you've tasted it, it's etched into your bones, and you'll want to eat it again!"

Teacher Bai Yuan, would you like to try some?

When Bai Yuan brought up stinky tofu, Yoshino Yuuki immediately showed an excited expression, and at the same time, she did not forget to express her feelings.

Completely unaware of the subtle glances Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko gave her from a short distance away.

"Of course, I used to like it quite a bit."

Actually, stinky tofu is essentially made by first braising and then frying. If you can't stand the smell, you can always use a different braising liquid recipe.

Seeing the indescribable expressions on Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko's faces, Shiro immediately explained the principle behind stinky tofu: it's simply that the ingredients used in the braising process have a strong flavor.

Using the same method, just by slightly changing the brine, stinky tofu can also be turned into fragrant tofu.

The reason why stinky tofu is called stinky tofu is that its pungent smell is more memorable than its fragrant smell, which helps attract customers.

On the other hand, the unique flavor of the ingredients that make stinky tofu delicious is something that some enthusiasts particularly love.

If we call Nao Satsuka over.

She will definitely love this dish.

Of course, that was the old her. Bai Yuan wasn't sure if she would still love this dish now.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, do you like this too...?"

As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, Sakaki Ryoko's voice rang out. She ignored the rest of the sentence and looked at him with a strange gaze.

It's hard to imagine such a stinky dish.

What will it taste like?

Chapter 335 The Evil White Abyss, A Treacherous Plan

"Since it's something that Teacher Bai Yuan likes, I'll give it a try too."

On the other side, Tadokoro Megumi took two steps forward after hearing Shirobuchi's words, stood in front of Yoshino Yuuki, and showed a look of resignation to her fate.

"The taste will not disappoint you!"

Seeing that Tadokoro Megumi was willing to try, Yoshino Yuuki immediately showed an excited expression, and then took out the classic black stinky tofu from the bag.

There's absolutely nothing happier in the world than receiving something wonderful and sharing it with a friend, who is willing to try it and praises it!

"It looks pretty good. Fried tofu with chopped chili peppers? This combination would be delicious even with regular tofu, let alone stinky tofu."

Although I couldn't help but think about how smelly the stinky tofu was, if what Bai Yuan said was true, the black and golden tofu in front of me was made by first braising and then frying, so the taste couldn't be too bad!

In that case, it's not impossible to give it a try.

"Xiao Hui..."

Watching Megumi Tadokoro pick up a bamboo skewer and insert it into the black and gold stinky tofu to lift it up, Ryoko Sakaki couldn't help but call out, her eyes filled with struggle and conflict.

"It's okay, let me try it."

Although she didn't speak, Tadokoro Megumi's determined gaze revealed her resolve.

Despite the overwhelming stench, she struggled to put the stinky tofu into her mouth, then closed her eyes as if facing certain death.

The moment you bite through the crispy crust, the scalding hot braising sauce, carrying the beany aroma, explodes in your mouth.

The smell was like rotten wood soaked by a thunderstorm suddenly exposed to the sun, its musty aroma transforming into a surge of freshness! It made Tadokoro Megumi's tightly closed eyes widen instantly.

"So that's how it is. The tofu core soaked in brine is salty and slightly sour, as if its soul has been forced out by the hot oil, and it raged on the tip of the tongue."

With a hint of emotion in her voice, Tadokoro Megumi finally understood why Yoshino Yuuki was so fond of this so-called stinky tofu.

"The aftertaste has a wild spiciness, does it come from chopped chili peppers? This spiciness directly cuts a refreshing crack in the sky that was shrouded in stench!"

The spiciness of the garlic water and the pungent smell of the stinky tofu tug at the throat, causing a slight itch.

As you chew, the lingering odor molecules suddenly soften, transforming into a smoky, mellow flavor that makes you want to take another bite.

In fact, Tadokoro Megumi did just that, eating one piece after another without stopping, as if the stench had completely disappeared, and the look of ecstasy on her face became more and more obvious.

"Is it really that delicious? Even Xiaohui has fallen for it..."

Seeing this, Ryoko Sakaki, who was standing to the side, fell into a brief silence, somewhat incredulous, before looking at the stinky tofu in Yuuki Yoshino's hand.

Suddenly, the musty, stench didn't seem so unbearable anymore.

A true hero is one who dares to try.

The thought crossed Sakaki Ryoko's mind, and her eyes hardened as she reached out her hand toward Yoshino Yuuki.

"Give me one too, Yuuki."

"it is good!"

Yoshino Yuuki responded excitedly, then realized that she only had one left. Her expression became hesitant, but she still gave it to Sakaki Ryoko.

There's nothing we can do; they're good friends!

"Here, have the rest. I've already eaten, so a couple of pieces should be enough."

Noticing the change in Yoshino Yuuki's eyes, Bai Yuan stopped after eating two pieces of stinky tofu, returned the rest to her, and took out a tissue to wipe his mouth to indicate that he was full.

"Don't be shy, have another piece."

Yoshino Yuuki could naturally feel the boy's gentleness, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She picked up a bamboo skewer, stuck a piece of stinky tofu into it, and handed it to him.

Seeing this, Bai Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and took a big bite to taste it. The faint stench spread in his mouth, turning into a rich aroma as it fell between his teeth.

"I have to say, stinky tofu is a perfect match with chopped chili peppers. It not only removes the pungent smell from the fermentation of the brine, but also adds a touch of spicy aroma."

One bite and the juices burst forth, the intense spiciness perfectly complementing the aroma, transforming into an indescribable crispy fragrance that is incredibly satisfying.

Even Bai Yuan couldn't help but sigh, "At first glance, you would avoid this thing like the plague; upon seeing it again, you would cautiously try it; and in the end, you would become completely inseparable from it."

"Delicious! This is exactly the taste. It seems ordinary at first, but the more you eat, the better it gets. I want another serving!"

Thinking of this, Yoshino Yuuki ran towards the stinky tofu stall not far away once again, while Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko also looked at Shirobuchi.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I haven't asked you what you're doing here yet."

Ryoko Sakaki was the first to speak and inquire about the reason.

Teacher Bai Yuan is so busy, he certainly wouldn't come here for no reason. Now that he's here, he must have something important to tell them.

"Nothing much, just came to check on you all and relax a bit."

Upon hearing Ryoko Sakaki's question, Shiro simply waved his hand casually, then sat down next to Megumi Tadokoro, stretching and moving his body as he did so.

At this moment, the girl's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she looked a little shy. Only she knew that Bai Yuan had come specifically to find her.

Precisely.

If it weren't for Shirai coming to find her, she would never have left the kitchen, let alone traveled so far to meet Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko.

The reason is quite simple: she felt that champagne shouldn't be opened halfway through the match.

If you're going to do fieldwork, you should act like you're doing fieldwork. Once you start, stick with it to the end.

Therefore, she rejected all invitations from Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko, believing that women would only hinder her growth.

Three extra days of focused training also greatly improved her cooking skills.

I thought this situation would continue until the very last moment, but then I received a message from Bai Yuan.

This was big news for Tadokoro Megumi. It was rare for the other party to invite her out, and she thought that she had trained enough, so she came out.

Of course, another reason is that Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko have invited her so many times that she feels she might lose her friendship if she doesn't go.

"Oh, is that so~"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words and seeing him sitting next to Tadokoro Megumi, Sakaki Ryoko meaningfully drew out the last syllable before taking the initiative to sit on his other side.

In this way, Bai Yuan was caught between the two.

"I don't know why, but I'm a little skeptical. Did Teacher Bai Yuan come to see us, or did he come specifically to see Xiao Hui?"

Ryoko Sakaki's words were full of hidden meaning and a deep-seated sourness. Although she was nameless and had no official status, it did not stop her from complaining about Bai Yuan's favoritism.

He was just checking things out; if Tadokoro Megumi weren't here, he probably wouldn't have come at all!

"Of course I came to see you. Otherwise, I could have just found a place to meet Xiaohui privately. Why would I have to show up here? I was worried that you weren't doing well, but seeing how lively you are puts my mind at ease."

Bai Yuan was also sweating profusely at this.

After all, Ryoko Sakaki was right. If Megumi Tadokoro hadn't been there, he wouldn't have come at all, let alone said so much nonsense.

The reason is simple: there are too many girls around me.

Bai Yuan is currently overwhelmed with other matters, and even those he has already established relationships with are somewhat difficult to take care of, let alone these little ones who are not yet in a committed relationship.

"You're getting ahead of yourself. What's the situation with this assessment?!"

I remember that the second phase of previous field training programs usually involved working in the shops of experienced colleagues. How come it suddenly turned into me setting up a stall at the market?

Ryoko Sakaki retorted to Shirokuchi without any hesitation, her voice playful, while also asking why the training program had been suddenly changed.

"Of course, it's because the shortcomings of the previous regulations were discovered that they need to be corrected."

Since it's called field training, it can't just be about working for others; there has to be a storyline where you become your own boss.

Upon hearing the question, Bai Yuan's eyes brightened noticeably, and his voice carried a strong seductive quality, making listeners feel their blood boil and subconsciously want to move forward on the path he had arranged.

"What you said doesn't mean entirely wrong, but will gathering everyone in one place for trials really unleash their potential and make them stronger...?"

Although Bai Yuan's promises sound very promising, one can't help but doubt their reliability.

After all, they've been classmates for so long, and they know each other's abilities. Unless the difference in ability is not significant, it's hard for them to have any thoughts of competing.

As for the rewards, they're only for the top three, so what's the point of these bottom-ranked players competing for them?

"In keeping with Totsuki Academy's style, failure is naturally punished, and the bottom ten students will be expelled."

At the same time, I will also allow those prospective members of the Dark Cuisine world to join, and those who make it into the top ten will become official members of the Dark Cuisine world.