Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"What a pity, I was wondering if we could do something else in the bathroom."

As everyone gradually returned to their rooms, Alice Nakiri spoke with some regret.

When Tadokoro Megumi suggested that everyone go into the bathroom together, she was really happy, thinking that she could unite with her sisters to defeat Shiro Awaken and make him beg for mercy.

However, things took an unexpected turn.

The appearance of yellow plums has caused what used to be meat dishes to become vegetarian dishes.

"It won't make a difference if we do it once or twice more. Besides, if you want, we can sneak in when we go into the bath later. I'll have someone cover for you."

A gentle breath of warm air brushed against Alice Nakiri's ear.

As Bai Yuan spoke, he gently bit her earlobe, sending a shiver down her spine. When she turned her head, she saw a mischievous grin on his face.

"Did you sneak in? Under everyone's watchful eyes..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice hesitated, unsure whether to do something so clandestine under everyone's watchful eyes...

For some reason, just thinking about it made her feel weak and her thighs started to twitch uncontrollably.

"That's right, isn't it quite interesting when you think about it carefully?"

That feeling of others playing around while we're secretly having intimate moments.

Bai Yuan's voice was deep and seductive as his fingers gently traced her flushed cheeks.

He actually hoped for a chaotic battle in the bathroom, but because deep down he only regarded Huang Mei as his younger sister, he couldn't bring himself to do it even if he wanted to.

Since that's the case, sneaking in doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Then, pour more milk into the bath and call it a milk bath. Even if others look closely, they won't be able to see what's underneath the milk bath.

This gave him the opportunity to take advantage of her!

Alice bit her lower lip, her eyes flickering. The thought of them doing *that* in the bathroom, and being seen by others, made her weak. She said, "What if we get caught..."

"If you get caught, you get caught. We all know each other well, so even if we do find out, we can't say anything. You might even have a few more accomplices."

When confronted by Alice Nakiri, Bai Yuan seemed unconcerned. He didn't think anyone else would pretend not to have seen it after discovering it.

The most likely outcome is that I will join them.

Because he knew each and every one of them inside and out, and was aware of their madness when they were doing things, Bai Yuan understood that this kind of thing was very likely to happen.

I wonder how many people will be able to find it, but I think most of them will.

After all, it was supposed to be done secretly, but with such a big movement in the bath, how many people wouldn't notice?

As if he had thought of something interesting, Bai Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

Because of her shyness, Alice Nakiri only gave a casual reply to his words before hurrying back to her room to choose a swimsuit; she brought several with her.

"What's wrong, Sister Alice? Why are you in such a hurry..."

On the other side, Huang Mei came out of the room. She was wearing a camisole, which was different from the usual strapless style. The thin straps were tied into a bow, which added a touch of playfulness to her look.

The bottom is a pair of high-waisted shorts, which nicely conceal the tummy, making the wearer look cute while naturally exuding a touch of retro chic.

The swimsuit style is similar to that of a retro-style woman.

"She went to find a swimsuit. Your outfit looks pretty good; it resembles a glass of lemonade with honey, which is very refreshing."

Looking at Huang Mei's outfit, Bai Yuan stroked his chin and remained silent for a moment, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes. This outfit was indeed very suitable for her, and it was clear that it had been carefully chosen.

"Hehe, right? I spent five or six hours picking out this swimsuit, but it's a pity I only got to wear it today. Let's go to the beach after the competition!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Huang Mei's face lit up with surprise, and she secretly felt pleased.

The swimsuit she had been choosing for so long finally came in handy, making her feel that her efforts had not been in vain. Even just receiving a compliment made her very happy.

“Okay, then we’ll stay at the same hotel we stayed at before, play on the beach for three days and three nights, and then go back to the Dark Cuisine World together.”

"Are you planning to return to the world of dark cuisine, Boss?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Huang Mei's face showed a hint of surprise, and she changed her address for him from "Brother Bai Yuan" to "Chief." A sense of anticipation also surfaced deep in her heart.

"Yeah, it's been a long time since I've been back. I'll go back and visit, lest those old guys forget about me."

Thinking that he had been in Totsuki for a long time and hadn't returned to the Dark Cuisine World, Bai Yuan said half-jokingly that without him, no one could keep some of the arrogant old guys in check, and it was time to take Nakiri Erina and the others there.

"Everyone misses you. I'll send a message to the group right now. Everyone will be so happy that you're back, Chief!"

"Don't say anything before it's confirmed. It's not too late to tell them after it's really confirmed. By the way, they should be coming to watch the game tomorrow, right?"

Huang Mei was about to run back to her room to get her phone when Bai Yuan, seeing her expression, quickly reached out and grabbed her arm. After all, it was something that wasn't confirmed yet, and saying it out loud and then not doing it would be a blow to his prestige.

"Okay, I'll tell them in a few days."

They all said they'd come tomorrow, wanting to see the rising stars of our dark cuisine world.

I'll do my best to perform and won't let you down, although I don't know if I'll even get a chance to play. Everyone's so good; the opponents have no chance at all.

Huang Mei felt both happy and disappointed by the last sentence.

I'm happy that the new generation of dark cuisine is very strong, but I'm disappointed that I might not have the chance to perform in the end and won't be able to show my achievements to Bai Yuan.

As a chef, she worked incredibly hard during her time at Totsuki Academy, cooking every day from the moment she opened her eyes, and her skills improved significantly.

Unfortunately, because she has only been learning to cook for a short time, even if she puts in 120% effort every day, she still can't catch up with those who started as children.

This meant she was relegated to the bench in the four-person team, never getting a chance to play, while the real powerhouses took the stage, leaving them to wait for their turn.

A rare opportunity.

"Everyone has their own role. Even if you can't play now, when you do play, it will be the most critical time."

When everyone thought we were doomed to lose, you stepped up, displayed absolute strength, and turned the tide. Isn't that something to be proud of?!

Upon hearing Huang Mei's words, Bai Yuan reached out and rubbed her head, soothing her gently.

What he said wasn't wrong. When it really came down to the last moment, Tadokoro Megumi, Yoshino Yuuki, Sakaki Ryoko, and Huangmei were the last line of defense.

They will save the day like heroes, and the atmosphere at the scene will definitely be electrifying.

However, with Alice Nakiri and the others holding the line, the probability of such a thing happening is extremely small.

at the same time.

The rest area of ​​Asahi Academy.

A voluptuous woman with burgundy wavy hair and black-rimmed glasses looked at the documents in her hand, her brows furrowed, clearly in a bad mood.

"Sister Hong, what do you think of this Dark Cuisine World? What are our chances of winning against them? I heard they completely crushed their opponents with a score of 3-0 in their first two matches."

The tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open, and Zhou Yike walked into the room.

Although she didn't get a definite answer from him, she already had some guesses in her mind as she looked at Mu Hong's somewhat unpleasant expression.

"It's uncertain. On paper, our high-end combat power is inferior to theirs, but our mid-to-low-end combat power is stronger. The key is that we need to win one of the first three matches."

Mu Hong rubbed her temples as she described the current situation.

The power of the Dark Cuisine World was far greater than she had imagined. Not only did it have a three-star chef, but it also had two two-star chefs under its command.

On her side, there are only two two-star chefs, and most of the others are one-star or no-star chefs. If they were to compete in order of strength, their chances of winning would be very low.

"Since that's the case, let's just use the strategy of Tian Ji's horse racing to win the game."

First, we'll use our weakest player to wear down the opponent's strongest player. Then, I'll take care of their second-ranked strongest player, and Xiao Nai and Mo Yang will play the doubles match and win another game.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yike offered the best solution to the current situation: the "Tian Ji Horse Racing" strategy, which was also their only way to defeat the Dark Cuisine World.

“You’re right. Judging from the previous matches, the Dark Cuisine World is unlikely to change its contestant list unless absolutely necessary. This is an advantage for us, as there’s a lot of room for maneuver. If we play it well, even if the opponent is stronger than us, we can still win this match.”

Hearing Zhou Yike's words, Mu Hong nodded slightly, her eyes showing appreciation. This little girl was indeed her personal disciple; she thought of the same thing as her.

The strategy of Tian Ji's horse racing is timeless, no matter the era.

Of course, this is on the premise that the two sides are roughly equal in strength.

Otherwise, if the strongest player on one side can't even beat the second or third strongest player on the other side, then there's no point in talking about the "Tian Ji horse racing" strategy; it would be more efficient to just give up.

"We've been planning for so many years to win the championship and become famous. We absolutely cannot let this dark culinary world, which has appeared out of nowhere, ruin this important moment!"

Thinking of this newly emerged power, a cold glint flashed in Zhou Yike's eyes.

As the daughter of the principal of Chaoyang Academy, she was well aware of what her mother had sacrificed to win first place in this academy exchange competition and expand the school's influence.

She grew up under his tireless guidance, shouldering the ambition of making Chaoyang Academy dominate the inter-school exchange competition for three consecutive years, thus completely replacing Dongfang Academy. Now it is only the first year, and she cannot die before she even gets started!

Chapter 437 Relaxation Before the Finals

I know your aspirations and goals, but I don't want you to make things too difficult for yourself.

Noticing Zhou Yike's increasingly dangerous gaze, Mu Hong hesitated, seemingly wanting to offer advice but feeling she had no right to do so.

"Don't worry, I'll do what I'm capable of. Even if I lose in the end, I won't complain or blame others. At most, I'll just lament that I'm not as skilled as others."

Seeing Mu Hong's hesitant expression, as if she wanted to persuade her but didn't know how to start, Zhou Yike, who had been looking cold, suddenly smiled.

Her mother did ask her to represent Chaoyang College and win the college exchange competition, but she didn't expect her to go all out and use any means necessary to win.

If the opponent's strength is truly insurmountable, then losing is acceptable.

"It's good that you have this mindset. Don't let the outcome of a game bother you. Go back and get some rest."

"It's only noon now, why go back to rest? I'm going to go out for a walk and enjoy the scenery to cultivate my mind."

Hearing Mu Hong's words, Zhou Yike glanced at her helplessly.

This guy's attention is all focused on researching the world of dark cuisine, he actually said something like that. Is it really okay to let him rest early in the middle of the day?

"Nap, I meant nap!"

Going out for a walk is good. With the finals just around the corner, there's no need to make yourself so tense; that might actually negatively impact your performance. It's good to relax a bit.

Upon hearing Zhou Yike's words, Mu Hong immediately realized that what she had just said was inappropriate, and her face turned red. She then tried to justify herself in a somewhat forced manner.

"You have this quirk? Want me to come with you? I'm free this afternoon, I can walk around the beach with you and be your bodyguard."

At the same time, a male voice suddenly came from the doorway, followed by a man wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and sporting a neat buzz cut.

"Mu Bai, what are you doing here? Were you eavesdropping on our conversation at the door? It's so damp..."

Looking at the handsome man who made his entrance, Zhou Yike's face subtly showed a look of disdain. Then, she crossed her arms and looked at his face, asking a question.

"How could that be! I just happened to be passing by and overheard your conversation."