After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

Water-based entertainment options are more varied than you might imagine.

After playing for a full three hours, everyone gathered together to enjoy lunch, which was already in the afternoon.

"Snoring, this feels so good!"

"Lying under a parasol, enjoying the sea breeze while eating barbecue."

"This is the life I've always dreamed of!"

"Huh? Where's Yu Meiren?"

"Young Master Xuan Yu has also disappeared?"

Yoshino Yuuki lay on the folding chair, enjoying life to the fullest.

"The barbecue was too hot, so they went to the shower area."

"The men's bath is on the left, and the women's bath is on the right."

"I just went to rinse off, Yuuki, do you want to go too?"

Megumi Tadokoro answered Yuuki Yoshino's question.

"Let's play a little longer, I want to swim a couple more laps later."

"I'll shower later, hehehe!"

Yoshino Yuuki refused.

Women's baths are not large, mixed public spaces.

Instead, they are individual small bathrooms, each with its own private space.

"Crash..."

"Crash..."

At this moment, in one of the bathrooms, Mito Ikumi is leaning against the wall with both hands.

She is trying hard to arch her back... down.

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"Lord Xuan Yu, we..."

"We'll stay here..."

"Is it true that it won't be discovered?"

"I'm a little... scared!"

Mito Ikumi bit her lip, trying her best to lower her voice.

If it weren't for the loud splashing of water, it really wouldn't have been able to mask the sound of Lu Xuanyu's impact.

"Don't worry, everyone else has either already washed."

"Either you're not planning to shower yet, this women's bathroom is very safe."

"Although you failed to advance to the semi-finals, I saw your efforts, Little Meat Charm."

"Turn around and hug me tight!"

Under Lu Xuanyu's gentle commands, Mito Ikumi was completely unable to resist.

Obediently carrying out Lu Xuanyu's orders, they turned around and cooperated again.

……

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

The day's group outing was drawing to a close.

"Dili li!"

"Dili li!"

"..."

Miyoko Hojo held her phone, answering calls and replying to messages.

They seem to be very busy.

However, what Lu Xuanyu cared about even more was...

Every time she picks up her phone, her expression gradually becomes serious.

It was as if they had encountered some troublesome matter that urgently needed to be resolved.

"I apologize, everyone, there's a small problem with Hojo-ro."

"I need to go back and deal with this first. I hope it hasn't affected everyone's mood."

"You all continue having fun. It's very close to Hojo-ro Restaurant. Next time, please come to Hojo-ro Restaurant for a meal!"

After replying to the last message, Hojo Miyoko finally couldn't help but come up to everyone and say something.

"Does Hojo-san want to go back first?"

"We've had enough fun, and Xuan Yu-jun has arranged for a car to take everyone back."

"Should we wait a bit and go back together?"

Tadokoro Megumi reminded her.

She didn't notice the unease and anxiety on Hojo Miyoko's face.

"Thank you, I won't need that."

"Lord Xuanyu, thank you for your kindness."

"I need to go back and take care of some things first. I'm really happy to be able to go on a picnic with everyone today."

After bowing, Hojo Miyoko did not intend to say goodbye to everyone individually.

Instead, they chose to retrieve their own belongings, wanting to leave immediately.

"Hey, Miyoko."

"Aren't we friends?"

Lu Xuanyu's sudden words startled Hojo Miyoko, who was carrying her things and preparing to leave.

"Lord Xuan Yu?"

"We...we certainly count."

"Why...why are you suddenly saying this?"

Hojo Miyoko thought that she had disturbed Lu Xuanyu's interest by leaving early.

"Is the restaurant facing any serious problems?"

"Would you like to spend two more minutes telling us what happened?"

"Perhaps we can help you."

“You should change your personality of always relying on yourself, Miyoko.”

"Aren't friends meant to be a nuisance?"

"If we encounter any problems in the future, we will certainly need your help as well."

Lu Xuanyu's words plunged Hojo Miyoko into silence.

It seems she underestimated Lu Xuanyu.

The constant phone calls and text messages led Lu Xuanyu to guess some clues.

"Perhaps you are right, Lord Xuanyu..."

"The three head chefs of Hojo-ro announced a collective strike this afternoon."

"They won't start work until I go back to the store and give them an explanation."

"We only have one hour left before opening to welcome customers, time is tight..."

"So I have to go back now, no matter what it takes..."

"At least convince them that the restaurant cannot be without a head chef, which would prevent them from serving the customers' orders in a timely manner."

Miyoko Hojo stood in the crowd and spoke of the predicament she was currently facing.

"The three head chefs went on strike?"

"Why? Is it because of...salary issues?"

"But why should a girl give them an explanation?"

Mito Ikumi asked, puzzled.

After hearing Hojo Miyoko's explanation, Mito Ikumi realized just how big of a problem she was facing.

"It's not a salary issue, it's a menu issue."