The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Hisako Shinoto's breathing quickened slightly, and the shyness in her eyes was almost overflowing.

This beautiful yet ambiguous scene was observed by Jiang Yan, who was not far away.

So Jiang Yan quietly took out his phone from his pocket and pressed the shutter button.

"No, that..."

Hisako Shinoto's voice was barely audible, and she was so nervous that her fingers curled up.

As Erina Nakiri looked at Hisako Shinomiya's flushed cheeks, her smile deepened.

"What's wrong, Hisako? Why are you making that 'I really want it' face like that?"

He gently stroked the girl's chin with his fingertips, his tone carrying a hint of seduction.

"Would you like the opportunity to try my cooking?"

"I want it! I want it!"

Hisako Shinoto blurted it out almost without thinking, her voice filled with urgency.

Seeing Hisako Shinomiya's eager expression, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but chuckle and gently flicked her forehead with her fingertip.

"Alright, you greedy child."

Hisako Shinoto immediately broke into a delighted smile, her cheeks turning as red as ripe apples, making Erina Nakiri want to take a bite.

Jiang Yan, sitting in the audience, wore a maternal smile: Is this the story of the arrogant young lady and her loyal secretary, the one that can't be told?

"Before that, we need to report that no one passed the transfer student exam."

Erina Nakiri did not forget her job as the examiner.

Moreover, this is her first job after joining the Top Ten, so she has to see it through to the end.

"yes!"

Hisako Niito agreed very readily.

She couldn't wait to try Erina-sama's cooking.

..............................

Standing next to Jiang Yan, Soma Yukihira clearly had no ability to appreciate the beautiful scenery before him.

Seeing the lively conversation on stage, and even the intention to report that no one had passed the exam, Soma Yukihira couldn't help but clear his throat and ask.

"that……"

The moment Yukihira Soma spoke, Jiang Yan quickly put away his phone and then casually counted the lights on the ceiling.

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's voice, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto turned their heads simultaneously, their gazes falling on Soma Yukihira.

Then she noticed Jiang Yan, who seemed to be looking at something but appeared to be quite guilty.

Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto fell silent.

At this moment, Erina Nakiri's feelings were quite complicated. It seemed that the two of them had seen her conversation with Hisako.

The thought of this sent a blush through Erina Nakiri's ears, down her neck and up her cheeks, making her feel flustered.

But in the next instant, the shyness in her heart was replaced by Jingru.

Someone actually dared to stay!

She said that only dishes that satisfy her palate can pass the transfer student assessment at Totsuki Academy.

Do these two think their cooking can satisfy her palate?

That's incredibly arrogant!

Erina Nakiri's gaze turned colder, and her aura suddenly became sharper.

Hisako Shinoto, standing beside him, kept a composed expression, her hands folded in front of her, and even her breathing was extremely soft.

Soma Yukihira seemed oblivious to the change in Erina Nakiri's expression.

He flashed a confident smile and asked loudly.

"Excuse me, can I make any kind of dish?"

Soma Yukihira would never accept such a hasty announcement that no one had passed the assessment without even having tasted his cooking.

Standing to the side, Jiang Yan looked at Yukihira Soma's spirited appearance with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

..............................

He glanced at the confident Yukihira Soma and the relaxed Jiang Yan.

Erina Nakiri said coldly.

"As long as you use eggs in your dishes, feel free to experiment."

But then the conversation took a sudden turn.

"However, are you really going to take the test? If you want to give up, it's not too late now."

Erina Nakiri's tone carried a rare sincerity.

Admittedly, Jiang Yan and Yukihira Sosuke's arrogance displeased her, but she didn't want to ruin the future of two potentially promising chefs.

At least, compared to those candidates who fled in panic, the two of them still had some courage.

But if the two insist on trying, she will show no mercy.

Upon hearing this, Soma Yukihira's face showed a look of relief.

"That really scared me! I was just thinking how frustrating it would be if I failed the exam without even having a chance to cook!"

"..."

Yukihira Soma wanted to say something, but Jiang Yan suddenly reached out and grabbed him.

With him around, he naturally wouldn't watch Yukihira Soma do anything stupid.

Erina Nakiri is a tsundere; if you anger her, the upcoming exams will be tough.

He had prepared for this test for so long, and he didn't want to be defeated by Soma Yukihira's recklessness in the end.

"Alright, Yukihira-san, stop wasting time."

"Let the food speak for itself."

Jiang Yan said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Soma Yukihira paused for a moment, then realized what he meant, chuckled, and didn't refute it.

Indeed, culinary skills are a chef's greatest asset.

..............................

The two walked together to the kitchen counter and began to get busy.

Soma Yukihira is still preparing to make his transformation egg rice.

This is one of his specialties.

As for Jiang Yan, he took out butter, sugar, oranges, milk... and a few fresh eggs.

He wanted to make orange-flavored flaky pastry egg tarts with a molten center.

The first thing to do is the tart crust. Take out a piece of butter, put it in a glass bowl, and add granulated sugar and finely ground orange salt in a precise ratio of 15 to 1.

Although orange salt was his own seasoning, Erina Nakiri did not say that it could not be used.

Since it wasn't mentioned, it can be used.

Take out a pair of chopsticks, flick your wrist lightly, and quickly start serving.

The pale yellow butter gradually became fluffy and its color lightened until it turned an enticing milky white.

Two egg whites are cracked into a bowl and mixed with the butter mixture. The mixture is stirred with chopsticks at a constant speed until the two are completely combined and indistinguishable.

Next, add milk powder and almond powder, mix well, and finally add low-gluten flour and knead into a smooth dough.

Place the dough in a plastic bag, remove the air, and refrigerate to relax.

While the tart crusts were refrigerating, Jiang Yan began preparing the tart fillings.

The cream cheese has been softened at room temperature. Add sugar and beat until smooth and free of lumps.

Then pour in the heavy cream, beaten egg, freshly squeezed orange juice, and warm milk in that order.

Each time an ingredient is added, it is stirred at low speed to ensure that each ingredient is perfectly blended, resulting in a tart filling as delicate as silk.

At this point, the tart crust in the refrigerator had just relaxed to the perfect consistency.

Jiang Yan took out the dough, folded it repeatedly, and then rolled it out with a rolling pin into a thin sheet three millimeters thick.

Pick up the round tart mold and press it down; one tart crust after another, of uniform size, will be formed.

Next, transfer the tart crust into the egg tart mold and gently press it with your fingers to make the crust stick tightly to the inner wall of the mold, and make the edges round and neat.

Now you can put it in the oven and set the time and temperature.

Fifteen minutes later, the oven dinged softly, and the golden, crispy tart crust was ready.

After the tart crust cooled, Jiang Yan slowly poured in the prepared filling, filling it to about eight-tenths full, no more and no less.

The egg tarts were then placed in the flash freezer to allow the filling to solidify.

After about seven minutes, remove the slightly solidified egg tarts, brush a layer of egg yolk evenly on the surface, and put them back into the oven.

Another ten minutes passed.

The moment the oven door was opened, a rich, creamy aroma of butter wafted out, mingled with a subtle milky scent and a refreshing, sweet orange fragrance, filling the air and making one's mouth water.

The golden tart crust is crisp and crunchy, with slightly curled edges that gleam with an enticing sheen.

The filling resembles a pool of flowing orange honey.