The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 174 WGO Field Investigation

After communicating with Kikuchi Enka, Jiang Yan began to get busy.

First, select fresh and crisp cucumbers, wash them, and put them into a juicer to extract sweet cucumber juice.

Next, add freshly squeezed cucumber juice, fresh eggs, and milk to an appropriate amount of low-gluten flour, and then start stirring.

Once the flour has been stirred into a smooth and fine batter, set it aside to ferment. Wait for the batter to become fluffy and soft.

Once fermentation is complete, gently stir to release the air, then pour the batter into a custom-made mold and bake it in a preheated oven.

Once baked, open the oven, and a rich aroma of wheat mixed with the sweetness of cucumber fills the kitchen.

The baked cake base is soft and delicate, with a light green color.

Let the cake base cool. Jiang Yan selected a ripe kiwi, peeled it, put it in a bowl, mashed it into a smooth puree with a spoon, added whipped cream, and stirred it thoroughly.

The sweet and refreshing kiwi cream is now ready.

Use a spatula to spread the butter evenly on the surface and layers of the bread dough, ensuring a moderate thickness for distinct textures.

Finally, in the decoration stage, the white chocolate is melted in a double boiler, and dried spinach powder is added and stirred evenly, turning the originally white chocolate into a fresh grass green.

Jiang Yan spread the green chocolate liquid evenly on a refrigerated tray and waited for it to solidify slightly before using a knife to cut out lifelike grass leaf shapes.

Then add the butter to the bread dough.

Done—Grass Cake.

The green chocolate grass leaves are arranged in a neat and orderly manner, paired with the green cake, making it a visually appealing sight.

Jiang Yan cut a piece of cake, placed it on a plate, and presented it to Chef Kiki, who was already waiting at the door. "Chef Kiki, please have a taste."

Kikuchi Enka picked up the plate, and the fresh aroma of the cake lingered in her nose.

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The refreshing cucumber, the sweet and sour kiwi, the rich chocolate, and the creamy smoothness intertwine, creating a flavor that is light yet not cloying, sweet yet not overpowering, instantly whetting her appetite.

Pick up the small dessert fork, fork up a small piece of cake, and put it in your mouth.

First, there's the light, crisp, and slightly melting chocolate grass leaf, which melts instantly on the tongue with a silky smooth texture. There's no bitterness, only a faint plant fragrance and a warm cocoa sweetness, like biting into a tender grass leaf with the scent of sunshine—refreshing and delightful.

Next, the rich, creamy kiwi spreads between your teeth.

The whipped cream, smooth as a cloud, is infused with fresh kiwi puree, adding a natural burst of fruity acidity that creates a perfect balance of sweet and sour.

It balances the richness that cream might bring while retaining the freshness and juiciness of the fruit, resulting in a bright and refreshing fruity aroma.

Further down, the cake base slowly unfolds and melts on the tongue.

It is soft, moist, and melts in your mouth.

The refreshing aroma of cucumber permeates every strand of the cake base in a gentle, subtle way, leaving a clean and sweet aftertaste. It carries the most authentic freshness, making the entire cake base clean and translucent, as if you are taking a bite of the vitality of spring.

The richness of chocolate, the smoothness of cream, the tartness of fruit puree, the crispness of cucumber, and the aroma of flour—the textures unfold layer by layer, and the aromas blend together.

The initial notes are refreshing and crisp, the middle notes are smooth and sweet and sour, and the base notes are warm and sweet with a lingering aftertaste. It is neither cloying nor strong.

Each bite is clean, light, and full of life, as if a whole gentle and bright spring day has been condensed into this small cake, which is very much in line with the positioning of Chun Guo Ting.

After finishing the last bite of the grass cake, Kikuchi Sonoka was still immersed in the fresh and natural aftertaste. When she came to her senses, Kikuchi Sonoka looked at Jiang Yan and said seriously.

"Jiang Yan, this grass cake will now be officially added to the regular menu of Chun Guo Ting."

With Kikuchi Yuenka's announcement, it signifies that Jiang Yan has successfully completed his second field study session.

According to the procedure, Jiang Yan only needs to spend the last day of field study peacefully before he can pack his bags and return to Far Moon Academy.

However, an unexpected incident occurred on the last day of the field study at Chunguo Pavilion.

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In the afternoon, the door of Chun Guo Ting was pushed open by a group of people, led by WG0 First Executive Officer An.

Clearly, WGO conducted a surprise on-site inspection of Chunguoting.

When the news reached the kitchen, Kikuchi Sonoka's expression changed slightly as she was arranging ingredients.

WGO's evaluation criteria are always rigorous, scrutinizing everything from culinary skills and ingredient quality to kitchen standards and service systems.

This sudden, unannounced attack left her with no time to prepare, let alone adjust the menu.

Optimize the process so that everything can only be reviewed in its most basic state.

"No prior notice whatsoever—this is troublesome."

"Why did you arrive so early?"

Kikuchi Enka's fingers tightened slightly, and she looked somewhat uneasy.

If the on-site inspection fails, all previous efforts will be in vain.

The key issue is that although she applied for WG0 review, it should have been later, which meant she wasn't prepared.

Seeing the uneasy look on Kikuchi Sonoka's face, Jiang Yan thought for a moment and decided to help.

Regardless of the circumstances, after spending this time together, Kikuchi Sonoka has treated him with kindness and sincerity, and has shared a lot of kitchen experience with him without reservation. It is neither reasonable nor emotional that he should stand idly by.

"Chef Kikuchi, perhaps I can be of help."

As he spoke, Jiang Yan took out some almond cabbage from the cooler he was carrying.

Of course, the food container was just a cover; it was actually taken from inside the "Food Restaurant".

However, Kikuchi Sonoka did not notice this.

"This is almond cabbage, a special ingredient."

"My junior also has special ingredients?"

Kikuchi Yoko opened her eyes wide and looked at Jiang Yan with some surprise.

As a graduate of Totsuki Academy, she naturally knew about the special ingredients that had recently been circulating from Totsuki. She herself had even been fortunate enough to obtain a small amount of these ingredients, and the flavor of the dishes she made with them was indeed far superior to that of ordinary ingredients.

However, these special ingredients are very scarce and cannot be supplied stably, let alone included in the official menu.

Seeing the surprised expression on Kikuchi Sonoka's face, Jiang Yan immediately realized that she was unaware of the inside story.

This made Jiang Yan change his mind.

"I do have some almond cabbage on hand, and I can supply it regularly if you need it."

In fact, Jiang Yan was certain that this surprise inspection by WGO was by no means accidental. It might involve internal power struggles within Totsuki Academy, and even be related to Kiriji.

This is normal, though. From the moment Eizan Etsu also set his sights on him, Jiang Yan knew that Kiriji must also know that he was the one providing special ingredients for Totsuki Academy.

With the ingredients he had, it was impossible for Chiji to ignore him.

This is probably a test of him.

But regardless of the cause, neither Shunkotei nor Kikuchienka should become victims of this game.

The "Just Right Restaurant" has already achieved large-scale cultivation of almond cabbage, and donating a portion to Chun Guo Ting is just a small favor.

"Long-term—stable supply?"

Kikuchi Yoko looked at Jiang Yan in shock.

For Chun Guo Ting, the ability to maintain a long-term supply of rare and special ingredients is even more important than upgrading its star rating.

Without the slightest hesitation, Kikuchi nods in agreement.

"Thank you very much, Junior Brother Jiang Yan! This help is extremely important to Chun Guoting!"

With the almond cabbage, all the panic in Kikuchi Sonoka's eyes disappeared, replaced by unwavering confidence.

To Jiang Yan's surprise, Kikuchi Sonoka even decided to officially include his grass cake creation in the WGO judges' display menu.

Moreover, Kikuchi Enka cleverly incorporates almond cabbage into the making of herbal cake, perfectly blending it with the flavors of cucumber, kiwi, and chocolate.

This adds a layer of rich and mellow almond sweetness and fresh vegetable flavor to the already refreshing and beautiful grass cake, elevating its flavor to a whole new level.

The result was as expected: Chunguoting successfully passed the WGO on-site inspection.