Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

The team gradually split into four groups.

Deep-fried pork tenderloin and deep-fried meatballs were the most popular.

Sweet and sour pork ribs are the second best, and braised pork knuckle is the least popular.

It's not that the sweet and sour pork ribs and braised pork knuckle taste worse than the deep-fried pork tenderloin and deep-fried meatballs.

The main problem is that sweet and sour pork ribs and braised pork knuckle take too long to prepare, and their cost-effectiveness is not as good as that of deep-fried pork tenderloin and deep-fried meatballs.

In the same amount of time, the lines for deep-fried meatballs and deep-fried pork tenderloin could have moved up two rounds, while the lines for sweet and sour pork ribs had only just started, and the braised pork knuckle was still being prepared and had not yet been made.

If it weren't for the incredibly enticing aroma in the air and the illusion created by the short queue, there probably wouldn't even be ten people in the line.

"There can still be fifty people in the line for the braised pork knuckle. Let the others line up in other lines. We'll sell out today's twenty knuckles."

"There are about 200 servings of sweet and sour pork ribs left. We'll talk about it when we have the last 30 servings."

While cooking, Bai Yuan calculated the remaining amount of ingredients. After counting the number of people, he called out to the queue to prevent anyone from queuing for a long time and getting nothing.

"Master Bai, I'm back. These are the ingredients you requested."

As they were talking, an old man named Fujino ran over from not far away, carrying large and small bags in his hands, and whispered to Shirayuki who was cooking.

"Is that all?"

Looking at the old man in front of him, Bai Yuan frowned slightly. He remembered that he should have written the weight of the corresponding ingredients on his shopping list.

Could it be that you didn't want to pay for it for him, so you only bought this little bit?

"The rest are in the car behind. I was worried you might need them urgently, so I brought some over first to ensure your food stall can operate normally."

Seeing that Bai Yuan seemed to have misunderstood him, the old man Fujino immediately explained, which greatly reduced the probing look in Bai Yuan's eyes.

"You're quite thoughtful..."

A look of surprise appeared on Bai Yuan's face.

He really didn't expect the other party to be so considerate, not only taking care of the matter but also thoughtfully considering the situation of the stall and bringing a batch of ingredients in advance.

“These are all minor matters. Whether I handle them or someone else does them, the situation will be the same.”

To this, the elderly Fujino did not take credit, but said very humbly.

“You did better than most people, much better, and that’s something to be praised for. There’s nothing to be modest about.”

Hearing the old man Fujino's humble words, Bai Yuan took the ingredients from his hands. His voice was not loud, but it made people feel proud from the bottom of their hearts.

"These are what I should do."

"As a reward, you'll get a share of every dish I sell at my stall."

Looking at the smiling old man Fujino, Bai Yuan nodded inwardly, admiring his maturity and shrewdness, a quality that was not common among ordinary people.

"Then thank you."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, an expression of surprise and delight appeared on the face of the old man Fujino.

He had witnessed the popularity of Baiyuan's stall and originally planned to buy the ingredients and then join the queue himself to taste just how delicious the dishes that attracted so many people were.

This guy actually overpowered everyone on the spot, attracting nearly half the people in the square. It's truly unbelievable.

One can imagine that if the line hadn't been so long, there would have been even more people gathered at Baiyuan.

After all, there were four teams, the longest of which had more than twenty people. This would be a spectacular sight no matter where it was placed.

"You're welcome. You deserve it."

After leaving those words, Bai Yuan turned his attention back to the cooking counter.

This time, instead of running back and forth, he looked at the silver chopsticks that had been lying idle and picked them up to get a feel for them.

"Ten pots of silver chopsticks returned!"

Previously, because he only needed to manage four stalls at the same time, Bai Yuan did not use the silver chopsticks to cook ten pots.

Now that the ingredients were in place and a large crowd was gathered around, all waiting for his dish, Bai Yuan, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to showcase his skills, naturally decided not to hold back any longer.

As the various ingredients were prepared, Bai Yuan reached out and began to move, the chopsticks spinning rapidly in his hand.

Customers at the front could even feel a sudden gust of wind blowing through the space.

"What's going on? Why is the stall owner using chopsticks, and silver chopsticks at that, when preparing the food?"

As Bai Yuan picked up the silver chopsticks, the audience behind him immediately erupted into a heated discussion, their faces filled with deep curiosity.

"I'm not sure, maybe it's for frying things. You can't just take things out with your hands when you're frying them, or you'll fry your hands too."

Some of the customers behind him couldn't see very clearly, but that didn't stop him from complaining.

Unless the stall owner is a real tiger, there's no way he could stick his hand into the oil pan, and to avoid doing so, a medium is needed.

Thus, the function of chopsticks becomes apparent.

"I guess so, but do you really need such long chopsticks for frying? They're probably 1.5 meters long..."

It seems these silver chopsticks have another purpose...

Although some people explained the possibilities, the doubts not only did not decrease but actually deepened.

The reason is simple: Bai Yuan's chopsticks are too long, and they don't look like they're going to stick into the oil. It can't be that he's afraid of getting splashed with oil.

It's a bit too funny for a chef to be afraid of oil splattering.

"Hey, people can use chopsticks of any length they like. Maybe these chopsticks are just the right length for them. Why are you even interfering with this? You're being way too nosy."

The person who had previously explained couldn't help but complain.

"Holy crap, you can actually use chopsticks like that!?"

However, just as he was about to say something more to demonstrate his knowledge, a shout of "Holy crap!" from the front of him drew his attention.

"Holy crap, those silver chopsticks weren't just for frying pork tenderloin and meatballs after all!"

"The owner said he could cook ten dishes at the same time, and I thought he was just bragging, but now he's telling me it's true?!"

As far as the customers could see, countless silver lights danced in the air.

Then the stove, which had been stationary, began to change and started to move.

If you squint and look closely, you can see that when the silver chopsticks touch the ingredients, it looks like ten people are cooking at the same time.

"Is it really possible to do this using only chopsticks? How exactly are those ingredients cut into evenly sized pieces!?"

"It is a knife. Although you can only see a flash of silver light because of the speed, it is definitely a knife without any doubt."

The old man named Fujino had been watching Bai Yuan the whole time, and naturally noticed his various movements, including how he kept tossing the knife up and down.

Those scenes were like acrobatic performances.

This is how the operation enabled all ten stoves to run simultaneously.

It's simply unbelievable!

"The Broken Army Blade is the key to using the Porcupine Crimson Flame Slice, the Giant Gate Blade allows Brother Bai Yuan to slice the porcupine into different parts in mid-air, and the Literary Melody Blade can be used for fine processing. Combined with the Dark Cuisine Secret Technique Silver Chopsticks Ten Pot Return, it is possible to finely process various ingredients."

Not far away, Alice Nakiri, who was setting up a stall, kept a close eye on the situation at Shirabuchi's stall.

Looking at the shimmering silver light on the horizon, the clever girl immediately figured out the reason.

If nothing unexpected happens, Bai Yuan will use his modified dark secret technique, Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots Return!

"Not only were the Seven Star Knives used, but also other kitchen utensils such as pots, pans, and spatulas were employed, all working together under the control of silver chopsticks to make the food in the pot dance."

Beside her, Erina Nakiri withdrew her gaze, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.

To unlock the potential of her God Tongue, the first skill she needs to master is the Silver Chopsticks Ten-Pot Reversal. Only then can she prepare enough dishes to gather all the energy required for her tongue to evolve.

Therefore, she knows a lot about the Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots.

Although other people's cooking wasn't bad either, after testing, Erina Nakiri found that the results were far inferior to her own cooking.

Not only will it not enhance your sense of taste, it will actually make your tongue crave fine cuisine, gradually causing it to lose control and become the master of your body.

Her mother, Nakiri Managi, was in a similar situation.

As the level of cuisine received increases, the tongue's demand for food continues to rise, eventually reaching a point where it becomes uncontrollable.

As for why her cooking could grant God Tongue the ability to upgrade, Erina Nakiri herself didn't know the specific reason; it was all very mysterious.

I only found out later when I asked Bai Yuan.

It turns out that the dishes you make yourself are the ones that best suit your needs. The "God's Tongue" brings joy, and the feedback from the cooking process is the key to a chef's improvement.

"Speaking of which, weren't you learning the Silver Chopsticks Ten-Pot Return technique from Teacher Bai Yuan? How's it going? Is everything going smoothly?"

As if she had just thought of something, Alice Nakiri looked at Erina Nakiri with a curious expression and asked.

"The situation is terrible, it's practically nonexistent."

Upon hearing the question, Erina Nakiri's lips twitched slightly as she spoke about this topic that she had kept hidden in her heart and was somewhat reluctant to mention.

Despite my best efforts every day, I'm still clumsy.

They couldn't even master the basics of using a few silver chopsticks, let alone use them to control pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils while cooking.

"No progress at all...?"

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's account, Alice Nakiri, unusually, did not laugh but fell into a brief silence, her expression becoming complex.

"The first time I truly learned how to spin the White Snake Chain, the dough only rose to a height of less than two meters and fell down after only three spins."

It took me five years to get from zero to this point.

No amount of comfort can compare to sharing one's own experience, thought Alice Nakiri, and began to recount that unforgettable time.

Because the White Serpent Chain looked exceptionally cool when used, eight-year-old Alice Nakiri pestered Bai Yuan to teach her.

Because of her lack of cooking experience, the girl originally wanted to teach Alice when she was a little older, but she couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she agreed to teach her.

However, the result was not satisfactory. Due to her weak foundation, it took Alice Nakiri five years to learn the White Serpent Chain from scratch and make any progress, and she only reached the beginner level.

For three years, there was no progress at all; he didn't even quite understand the principle of using the white snake to spin the chain. It wasn't until the fourth year, when his cooking skills began to improve by leaps and bounds, that he gradually began to truly understand.

"Five years? Then I haven't even reached that point in a year, so there's really no need to rush."

Hearing Alice's words, Erina Nakiri's tense heart immediately relaxed a lot.

If it took the other party five years to master the White Serpent Chain, then it's perfectly normal for her to master the even more outrageous Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots Reversal Technique for ten or eight years...