The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Just as Soma Yukihira was about to say something, a fresh and pleasant aroma suddenly wafted over.

Then I saw Marui Zenji walk over with a tray carrying several bowls of char siu noodles.

In the bowl, the translucent white noodles lay distinctly in the milky white broth.

The large slices of char siu pork were a real treat.

Served with slightly softened kelp soaked in broth, tender bok choy, golden corn kernels, pale yellow bamboo shoots, a handful of scallions, and a halved boiled egg... it's a feast for the eyes and a feast for the eyes, making one's appetite soar.

"Marui's cooking is pretty good!"

Jiang Yan took the bowl first, then picked up a piece of char siu with his chopsticks.

The marbled pieces of meat glistened with a warm, oily sheen under the light.

When you put it in your mouth, your tongue first touches the delicate lean meat, followed by the rich, fatty meat. The two blend together between your teeth, without any greasiness, leaving only a light and fresh aroma that lingers in your mouth.

Take another sip of the soup, and the rich aroma of pork bones mixed with the freshness of kelp will slide down your throat, warming you up and making you feel comfortable all over.

The side dishes are also unique: the salty and savory seaweed, the refreshing greens, the sweet and crunchy corn, and the tender bamboo shoots create layers of flavor that burst on the tongue, making it irresistible to eat one bite after another.

Jiang Yan was enjoying his meal when a smoky aroma of meat suddenly wafted over.

Looking up, I saw Ibuzaki Shun walk in carrying a plate of smoked ribs.

The golden-red ribs were cut into even pieces, revealing tender pink meat that oozed glistening juices.

"Just finished smoking."

"Ibuzaki Shun said calmly, while placing the smoked ribs in his hand in front of everyone.

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Jiang Yan picked up a piece of smoked rib, dipped it in the special sauce, and put it in his mouth.

First comes the salty-sweet flavor of the sauce, followed by the unique smoky flavor. The meat is firm yet tender, becoming more fragrant with each chew, and even the bones are filled with rich flavor.

Soma Yukihira and the others naturally didn't want to be left behind, and they all started to taste it.

As the smoked ribs entered their mouths, everyone showed expressions of satisfaction.

Before everyone could recover from the delicious smoked ribs, Ryoko Sakaki came over with a plate of thick-cut pork with salt koji.

Pork slices cut into the size of mahjong tiles are laid out on a porcelain plate, their color golden yellow.

"Wait a mininute."

As she spoke, Ryoko Sakaki took out a barbecue torch and lit it.

As the flames licked the meat slices, some of the surface turned a golden brown, and at the same time, a rich aroma of meat suddenly exploded, making one's mouth water.

Jiang Yan couldn't wait to try a piece.

Pork cured with salt koji has its salty and savory flavor permeated into the meat, making it so tender it practically melts in your mouth.

With a touch of grapefruit pepper sauce, the refreshing fruity aroma balances the richness of the meat, and the aftertaste carries a hint of spiciness and char, creating a wonderfully complex flavor profile.

Next, Daigo Aoki's pork cutlet and omelet sandwich was served.

Two crispy fried pork chops, sandwiched between golden egg crepes, and wrapped in a scallion pancake.

The crispy scallion pancake, combined with the savory pork chop and the tender egg skin, creates a delightful sensation with every bite. The aroma of the dough, the sweetness of the egg, and the richness of the meat intertwine in your mouth, spreading a feeling of pure bliss from your tongue.

Next up was Shoji Sato's cheese patty; biting into the golden, crispy exterior revealed melted cheese oozing out.

The smoothness of the cheese complements the firmness of the steak perfectly, and the rich aroma lingers on the palate.

Finally, there was Isshiki Satoshi's braised pork with ginger and salted cabbage.

The pork shoulder of the mongrel boar is sliced ​​thinly, coated evenly with flour, pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, and then quickly stir-fried with ginger sauce.

The sliced ​​meat is soaked in the savory aroma of ginger juice, making it tender, fragrant, sweet, and juicy. Every bite offers a taste of the unique spiciness of ginger juice, yet it's just right, not too overpowering.

The salted cabbage next to it is cut into thin strips, slightly salty and crisp, making a "crunch" sound when you chew it, which perfectly balances the greasiness of the pork. The two together are simply a perfect match.

The lively banquet continued until the early hours of the morning.

Once the food was almost gone, they all got up and left.

As for the room, which is now a mess of cups and plates, well, Marui Zenji will clean it up when he wakes up tomorrow.

After returning to his room, Jiang Yan quickly fell asleep.

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The next day, as dawn broke.

Jiang Yan suddenly woke up from his sleep, but quickly relaxed again.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Jiang Yan looked at the ceiling, sighed helplessly, and complained to the ceiling.

"Isshiki-senpai, in the morning, I think a megaphone would be fine. There's no need to climb all the way up to the ceiling!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a piece of the ceiling above Jiang Yan's head was moved away, revealing Isshiki Satoshi's face with a cheerful smile.

Good morning, Jiang Yanjun.

Isshiki Satoshi waved to Jiang Yan below.

"I just felt that it would be more sincere to invite you in person."

"I need your help with something."

"After you've changed your clothes, could you come out for a moment?"

Isshiki Satoshi's tone was exceptionally sincere.

Jiang Yan looked at Isshiki Satoshi's face on the ceiling and didn't know where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments).

Is climbing the ceiling to call for help considered sincere?

Despite his helplessness, Jiang Yan quickly changed his clothes.

Pushing open the door of Polaris Dormitory, the morning mist, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees, rushes towards you, refreshing and invigorating.

Not far away, Soma Yukihira and Yuuki Yoshino were standing at the door, both looking like they hadn't woken up yet.

"yawn--"

Yoshino Yuuki covered her mouth and yawned widely, a tear welling up in the corner of her eye.

Looking at Jiang Yan who had come out, his tone carried a hint of mutual appreciation.

"So you were woken up by Isshiki-senpai too! Yukihira too."

"However, with you guys with me, I feel much less resentful about waking up early."

Soma Yukihira scratched his head, looked at Yuuki Yoshino, and asked with a curious expression.

"Speaking of which, why were we woken up so early? What exactly are we supposed to do to help?"

"Go harvest vegetables from the field in the backyard."

Yoshino Yuuki answered crisply.

"Harvesting crops?"

Soma Yukihira's eyes lit up.

"Polar Star Dormitory even has its own vegetable garden! Do they have to grow their own ingredients?"

Although he runs a restaurant, all the ingredients he uses are carefully selected from the market. Soma Yukihira has never actually experienced growing his own vegetables before.

Come to think of it, I do seem to have seen a patch of lush green fields next to Polar Star Dormitory before, but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time.

"That's natural."

Yoshino Yuuki crossed her arms and said with a serious expression.

"Good ingredients are the starting point for good dishes, and that's the motto of our Polar Star Dormitory."

"Indeed."

Jiang Yan nodded in deep agreement.

The ingredients he had were mostly high-quality ones that he had personally caught.