Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

However, many more persevered, maintaining a smile and providing excellent service despite the large number of customers, striving to satisfy every single one.

This on-site training was less of an actual training program and more of a chance for them to experience the process of opening a store in advance, since they are currently going through the same things that are required to open a store.

Thinking about this, they understood Bai Yuan's good intentions.

The other party wanted to use this opportunity to let them accumulate as much practical experience as possible in order to prepare for their future establishment in the culinary world.

Chapter 349 The Initial Emergence of Dark Cuisine's Power

"The number one spot on the daily ranking is actually..."

In the center of Xingxiang Square, two huge wooden planks stand on top.

One of them is the daily ranking, which represents the contestants' efforts throughout the day.

The other is the overall leaderboard, which is the result of the contestants' hard work day and night.

Today is Sunday.

It was also the seventh day of the on-site training.

Looking at Tadokoro Megumi, who was ranked number one on the daily ranking, the crowd gathered in the center of the square showed expressions of disbelief. How could that ordinary country girl suddenly become number one on the daily ranking? This is too unbelievable!

"I don't know what kind of luck she had to catch Teacher Bai Yuan's eye. She used to be a bottom student who was always on the verge of being expelled, but now she's gotten first place. Isn't that a bit too exaggerated?"

"Who can disagree? Teacher Bai Yuan is truly amazing. With just a little effort, he transformed a bottom-tier loser in the culinary world into a genius chef."

"I always feel like there's a lot of hype involved. My stall is right next to Tadokoro Megumi's, and her stalls are high-tech and smart. I don't know how big the difference is between our primitive stalls!"

"So that's why she took advantage of the stall. No wonder she was always hovering around third or fifth place, but suddenly jumped to first place. That makes sense."

Upon seeing Tadokoro Megumi suddenly rise to the top of the daily rankings, the crowd immediately began to discuss and question her ranking.

"You bunch of gossipy trash! Xiaohui is the champion of this summer selection, her strength is evident, what's so surprising about her taking the top spot on the daily rankings?"

A slightly angry voice rang out from behind the crowd, followed by the sound of leather boots hitting the ground.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and Hojo Miyoko appeared before them.

Looking at that handsome face that revealed a hint of anger, they couldn't help but feel a tremor in their hearts, and an embarrassed expression appeared on their faces.

Especially the boy who spoke first in the crowd.

He was well aware of Tadokoro Megumi's abilities, but he was resentful that someone like her, a complete loser, could actually surpass him. That's why he was stirring up everyone's emotions here.

What he didn't expect was that his badmouthing of someone was overheard by the person's friend...

"If you're dissatisfied with Xiaohui's performance, you can set up your stall next to hers and use your superior culinary skills to steal all her customers, instead of slandering her behind her back. That's something only cowards do."

After saying that, Hojo Miyoko walked away into the distance.

She believed that after hearing what she said...

These guys in front of me would definitely not have the face to continue saying bad things about Tadokoro Megumi.

As a long-time colleague of Tadokoro Megumi, no one knew her efforts better than she did.

During the time the other person worked at the restaurant, they were always the first to arrive and the last to leave every day.

When she asked her out of curiosity, "Why are you working so hard? You were already number one in the summer selection," the other replied, "The summer selection is nothing. I just want to be number one in Teacher Baiyuan's heart."

Perhaps it is this sincerity that has brought Tadokoro Megumi to where she is today, and earned her recognition from Hakubuchi.

That guy never cared about empty fame; all he cared about was Teacher Bai Yuan's approval.

She would do anything to gain his approval.

"I have to say, he's a really loyal guy."

Thinking of the adorable, slightly shy look on Tadokoro Megumi's face when she talked about Shirabuchi, Hojo Miyoko couldn't help but sigh.

"I need to go back and research some new things. In this market, freshly cooked dishes have become almost uncompetitive..."

I looked up at my ranking. Just two days ago I was tenth on the daily list, but now I've disappeared from it. I've also dropped out of the top ten on the overall list, having fallen from ninth place just two days ago.

It has truly become a roadside stall.

"However, we can't be too hasty. The disadvantage in the overall rankings is already set, and it will be difficult to turn things around in a short time. Right now, as long as we can get back into the top ten, it will be a success."

Although she wanted to be confident, Hojo Miyoko was well aware of her own abilities.

Having spent so much time by Bai Yuan's side, she witnessed firsthand the superb culinary skills of others. Among them, Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice were beyond her reach no matter what. They had competed against each other more than ten times, and all of them ended in her crushing defeat.

Next is Megumi. Since the two of them have had the most matches, she can best feel the tremendous progress that Tadokoro Megumi has made, from having wins and losses at the beginning to losing nine out of ten matches now.

She can no longer beat Tadokoro Megumi.

"Why are they able to improve so quickly, while my progress is so slow...?"

Turning towards her home, Hojo Miyoko had this thought in mind, and then quickened her pace. She couldn't wait to improve her cooking!

She chose to sell stir-fried dishes at her stall this time. Since that's the case, she just needs to upgrade the quality of the stir-fried dishes so that everyone feels they are getting great value for their money.

"Teacher Bai Yuan taught me how to make 'Fried Double Crispy'. Let's make that dish this time. As long as the ingredients are fresh and the heat is controlled properly, it will be fine."

As she walked home, this thought popped into Hojo Miyoko's mind. She then turned around and strode towards the supermarket.

the other side.

After nightfall, Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri packed up their stall early.

Seeing Bai Yuan, who had finally managed to break free from the crowd and was looking for a place to rest, an alluring blush appeared on their faces.

"Teacher Bai Yuan."

"Brother Bai Yuan".

Seeing Bai Yuan walking towards them, Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri couldn't help but call out his name. Then they turned their heads to look around, ran forward, and each hugged his broad arms, their eyes filled with love that seemed to stretch into threads.

"What brings you two here? Where's Hisako?"

Feeling the softness pressing tightly against his arm, Bai Yuan looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression, while asking about the whereabouts of Shinoto Hisako.

Although Hisako Shirato has a relatively weak presence, she always stands next to Erina Nakiri.

Now that he's gone, it's hard not to have something to think about.

"What? Did coming to see you make you feel uncomfortable?!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice couldn't help but puff out her cheeks and said with slight annoyance.

"How could that be? I was just a little surprised that you all came, but of course I'm happy."

Seeing Alice Nakiri puff out her cheeks and pretend to be angry, Bai Yuan naturally reached out and hugged her, gently patting her back and comforting her with tender words.

He could tell that Alice Nakiri wasn't angry; this was one of her usual tricks for acting cute.

All for the sake of being comforted by him.

However, she was his wife, so Bai Yuan naturally wouldn't expose her. He deliberately played along, letting things unfold as she had imagined, and offered her gentle comfort.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I want a hug too."

Beside her, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but feel a little jealous watching this scene. She then pinched Bai Yuan's arm and looked at him with slightly dissatisfied eyes.

Having spent so much time together, Erina Nakiri has learned how to express her love. Unlike when they first met, she no longer turns her head away with a haughty expression when she sees this scene, thinking that it's his loss if he doesn't hug her, and muttering dark thoughts to herself while feeling a pang of sadness.

"Of course, how could I forget you!"

Seeing Erina Nakiri being so proactive, Bai Yuan reached out and pinched her cheek, then opened his other arm and generously pulled her into his embrace.

The left side is soft, and the right side is even softer; he enjoys the bliss of having two wives.

The men passing by looked on with envy at the sight, and some even took out their phones to take pictures and send them to their friends to complain. But then Bai Yuan noticed them in advance, let go of their hands, and led Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice away from public view.

"Let's go to the underground parking garage over there, Hisako is there."

Seeing Shirayuki leading them away, Erina Nakiri finally revealed Hisako Shirato's whereabouts.

"The underground parking garage? You drove here?"

"Because there are so many things, it would be impossible to bring them all here without a car."

Seeing that Shirayuki was a little confused, Erina Nakiri gave a brief explanation, while her gaze searched the underground parking garage, seemingly looking for Hisako Shinoto.

"Where on earth did Hisako go...?"

Looking at the empty underground parking garage, Erina Nakiri had this thought in her mind, and then she searched the garage, but still couldn't find any trace of Hisako Shinoto after a long time.

"I hope nothing bad has happened..."

As if she had thought of something, a look of worry appeared on Erina Nakiri's face.

Without much hesitation, she dialed Hisako Niito's number.

However, the phone rang for a long time but no one answered.

"Teacher Baiyuan, something's happened. It seems like we can't get in touch with Hisako."

As she said this, Erina Nakiri's voice trembled slightly. She simply couldn't imagine what kind of situation Hisako would not answer her call.

You should know that in the past, Hisako Akito would answer her calls in no more than five seconds, though not immediately. What happened today was quite unusual.

Not daring to have any further thoughts, Erina Nakiri looked to Hakuyu for help.

Here, he was the only person she could rely on.

"Don't worry, maybe your phone was on silent and you didn't hear it. Besides, this is my territory, no one dares to cause trouble here."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Shiro's expression shifted slightly, his inner emotions churning, but he maintained a relatively calm demeanor on the surface.

He then called the person in charge of security for the area.

The other party is a formal member of the dark cuisine world.

After six months of development, the Dark Cuisine World has grown rapidly in Japan, and has now become one of the top forces under Totsuki Culinary Academy. Because of the relationship between Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri, it maintains a close strategic partnership with them.

Now, Bai Yuan, as the teacher conducting the on-site training, believes that as a teacher, he must be responsible for the safety of his students, so he specially sent the unofficial members of the Dark Cuisine world to this place.

On the one hand, to maintain order at the scene, and on the other hand, to prevent accidents from happening.

I thought I wouldn't need them, but they came in handy at this time.

"Hey."

Bai Yuan dialed the phone number of the person in charge of this area.

"Chief? What do you need me for...?"