Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

If it weren't for his disciple, he wouldn't bother with all this nonsense.

"Yes, although I didn't spend much time underwater today, I think I've basically mastered the basics of diving. While I wouldn't call myself very skilled, I shouldn't have any problems, and if something does happen, I can help each other out."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Mito Ikumi picked up a piece of fish and placed it in her bowl, her voice lively.

"I have seen your progress. Compared to when you first entered the water, the improvement is indeed obvious."

But for some reason, I still feel worried and concerned about you all; I inexplicably feel like a parent.

Seeing Mito Ikumi's face beaming with anticipation for praise, Shiroyuki revealed his thoughts.

In fact, after a day of diving training, apart from Ryoko Sakaki who was still under pressure underwater and couldn't quickly master the skills, everyone else sitting on the scene had made some progress.

But Bai Yuan was still worried.

It's like how adults in the family might secretly follow their child to school on their first day.

He is that kind of parent now.

"Don't worry, Teacher Bai Yuan, we are already capable of handling things on our own."

Mito Ikumi picked up a piece of shrimp paste and put it in her mouth, hissing as she exhaled hot air, and spoke to Nakiri Erina.

"It's a bit too early to say that now. I'll be watching you."

Bai Yuan picked up a slice of grouper, dipped it in the spicy sauce, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

"Just you wait, I'll prove it!"

Mito Ikumi picked up a piece of sea cucumber, dipped it in peanut sauce, and put it in her mouth, her voice filled with a carefree and unrestrained joy.

"Wait, why is there nothing here?"

Bai Yuan stirred the soup pot with his chopsticks, but after scooping for a long time, he found nothing. He looked surprised.

"You guys were chatting the whole time, so of course we ate it all."

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice touched her tummy and said matter-of-factly.

"Indeed, you should eat properly. How can you chat while eating?"

Because she had been publicly spanked by Shiro Awakening at noon, Erina Nakiri's words were now laced with sarcasm, and she seemed to be gloating.

However, after being glared at by Bai Yuan, she quickly composed herself.

"If we run out, we'll just kill a few more fish. It's not a big deal."

But just eating poached fish slices isn't quite satisfying, so let's make some fish balls instead.

As Bai Yuan looked at the fish caught in the net, this thought came to his mind.

This happened when Hojo Miyoko saw a fishing net on the boat and decided to try casting it.

Unexpectedly, I caught a few mandarin fish having a tryst in the shallow water. I have to say I was very lucky.

In contrast, when Hojo Miyoko learned that Nakiri Alice had caught a fish in her net, she cast her net five times in a row but caught nothing. She was so angry that she almost cut the net with scissors.

Chapter 376 This kind of life is wonderful!

"The first step in making fish balls is to process the fish, removing the head and bones."

As Bai Yuan spoke, the cleaver in his hand flashed silver light, and the fish that had been jumping around in his hand was instantly dismembered.

Not only were the fish head and bones properly removed, but even the fish's internal organs were cleaned out.

"Fish, come and accept this free gift."

After cleaning out the fish giblets from the fish's belly, Bai Yuan took some of the better-tasting parts to cook in the hot pot. Although it wasn't much, it was enough to cook a mouthful.

As for the remaining viscous organs that still had a strong fishy smell, Bai Yuan threw them all into the sea as a gift to the sea fish.

Next came removing the fish skin and taking out the fish meat. Bai Yuan worked quickly and efficiently, and in no time he had processed the boneless meat from several sea fish.

However, for fish balls, as long as the bones aren't too big, they'll turn into crumbs after being put into a blender and stirred a little.

There was no mixer on the yacht, but Bai Yuan's cleaver was no slouch either, so it wouldn't be too difficult to handle it properly.

"Unfortunately, the conditions here are basic. Apart from some common seasonings, only egg whites are available."

Bai Yuan glanced at the ingredients on site and shook his head almost imperceptibly.

Before coming up, I hadn't thought about making fish balls, so I didn't prepare any related materials. The only egg I had was to make the bait stickier.

Many thoughts flashed through Bai Yuan's mind as his hands continued to move.

Mince the prepared fish meat into a paste, then add egg white to increase the stickiness of the fish balls. Season with salt and MSG, and stir clockwise.

The egg whites need to be added during the process of beating the fish balls; otherwise, the fish balls will be difficult to form. This is a technique in cooking.

"Small quantities, multiple times..."

From Bai Yuan processing the fish meat to now stirring the fish paste, a crowd has gathered around him without him even realizing it.

Everyone was watching him, some even taking notes seriously, especially when they saw Bai Yuan's actions, their faces showing thoughtful expressions.

"Are the seven-star fish balls in Fuzhou also made using this process? Are they just filled with stuffing?"

Hisako Shinto suddenly raised her hand, voicing a question that had puzzled many people in the audience.

If the methods for making fish balls are largely the same, the Seven Star Fish Balls they ate in Fuzhou, which had fillings inside, were made using the same method.

"To say they're similar is an understatement; there's actually a difference. Let's not go into specifics for now. The ship is for relaxation, not for learning to cook."

When asked by Hisako Shinto, Shiroyuki gave a casual answer without going into details.

After all, they come here on vacation to relax, and it's fine if they learn something by chance; there's no need to delve into every single thing they come across.

"Alright, let's put them into the hot pot."

Remove the octopus from the net, process it properly, cut it into small pieces and add it to the fish balls to enhance the flavor and texture, then place them on a plate one by one.

"It looks delicious!"

Looking at the plump fish balls on the plate, Erina Nakiri swallowed hard, took the plate from Shirai and then put them into the boiling hot pot.

Before long, a rich aroma wafted over.

"Squid takes longer to cook and needs to be cooked a little longer."

As the squid and fish balls were added to the pot, the girls who had been gathered around him all headed towards the hot pot. A rich aroma wafted over, and seeing the eager faces of the girls, Bai Yuan reminded them.

"understood."

Having received a reply, Bai Yuan said no more, but simply went to the side of the ship, where all he could see was the vast, dark sea.

Fortunately, the yacht is equipped with the most advanced navigation system currently available, which can connect directly to satellites in space, ensuring that they will not get lost even when sailing at night.

"What are you thinking about?"

A cool sea breeze blew, causing the girl's hair to flutter slightly.

Ryoko Sakaki appeared beside Shirayuki with a glass of fruit wine in her hand, her eyes slightly unfocused.

"I wasn't thinking about anything, I just felt that this kind of life is really comfortable. If I could, I would like to stay in this moment forever."

"I really feel great right now."

Bai Yuan squinted as he gazed into the distance, a pleasant fragrance wafting into his nostrils.

Ryoko Sakaki held a fruit beer in her hand and swayed it gently in mid-air, resting her face on her arm as she looked at him.

The evening breeze ruffled her hair, and her cheeks, flushed from alcohol in the night, drew Bai Yuan's attention.

"Right! This kind of life without pressure, with a future full of hope, is the real life. Everything else should be called survival."

Upon hearing Ryoko Sakaki's words, Shiroyuki, as if he had finally found someone who understood him, excitedly began to speak.

Life is more than a hundred times better now than it was before!

One can gain a very high social status simply by mastering the art of cooking.

Not only that, but there are also plenty of flowers and beautiful women.

"Actually, we weren't without pressure at the beginning. It was after meeting Teacher Baiyuan that our future path was greatly broadened, which is why we didn't feel any pressure."

After Bai Yuan finished speaking, Sakaki Ryoko was not in a hurry to answer. She looked up at the star-studded sky and said with some emotion.

"Actually, it's mainly due to your hard work..."

"No, it's just Teacher Bai Yuan's ability."

If I hadn't met Teacher Baiyuan, I'd probably still be struggling with how to pass the second-year exam, and I wouldn't be able to have fun here.

After all, it's an elite culinary school with a graduation rate of only a few percent; no one studying there wouldn't feel pressured.

Ryoko Sakaki interrupted Hakugen.

Hard work is indeed a key factor in achieving success, but it only determines the lower limit. What truly determines the upper limit is the guidance and support of a mentor.

Without a doubt, Bai Yuan was their benefactor.

“Even without me, with the abilities you’ve demonstrated so far, you would definitely have no problem staying in Totsuki, and you would even be considered outstanding there.”

The sea breeze caressed his face, and Bai Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

At this moment, the original plot of Food Wars! flashed through his mind. Even if he hadn't appeared, Ryoko Sakaki and the others wouldn't have been eliminated by the regular assessment.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, please stop doubting yourself!"

Under your leadership, we are improving and becoming stronger every day—that's a fact!

However, what Bai Yuan did not expect was...

As soon as he finished speaking, Ryoko Sakaki's voice suddenly became sharp. She looked at Shirayuki with a slightly annoyed expression, seemingly angry at his rebuttal.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, after careful consideration, I want to follow you for the rest of my life!"

Ryoko Sakaki's voice suddenly became strong and resonant, as if she had mustered some kind of courage.

Seeing Bai Yuan looking over with some surprise, his eyes changed from hazy to firm.

"Of course, you are my apprentice."

"As long as you want, there will always be a place for you beside me."

"But I don't want to be an apprentice, or rather, I want more than just an apprentice."

I want to be like Xiaohui and the others, to be Baiyuan's bedmate. It's not about anything else, it's purely out of simple affection! So I hope you can accept me.