The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

As we were talking, a buzzing sound of a chainsaw suddenly came from the side.

The three looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ibuzaki Shun holding a chainsaw, intently cutting wood.

Yukihira Soma looked at the busy Ibuzaki Shun and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"What is Ibuzaki doing?"

"Ibuzaki personally makes the firewood needed for his smoked dishes in this way."

Yoshino Yuuki explained, paused, and then added.

"Not only him, Ryoko is very good at cooking with koji, and there is even a private workshop for her in the Polar Star Dormitory."

While Yoshino Yuuki was explaining to Yukihira Soma, Jiang Yan walked over to Ibuzaki Shun and asked him a question.

"Ibuzaki, have you run out of wood for the smoking? Do you need me to help you?"

There was still some meat left over from yesterday, presumably in preparation for the smoking process.

After all, it was something he had asked Ibuzaki Shun to do before, so it was naturally inappropriate for him to stand idly by.

"No."

Ibuzaki Shun responded calmly, his hands still moving.

"We just need to prepare a little more, but it will be done soon."

"I see."

Jiang Yan nodded and didn't say anything more.

She turned around and followed in the footsteps of Soma Yukihira and Yuuki Yoshino.

The three of them soon arrived at a chicken coop.

Yoshino Yuuki looked at the flock of chickens leisurely strolling in the henhouse, and her expression instantly became somewhat expectant.

"These are all Polaris chickens that I raise."

"I've always wanted to breed a famous breed like the Bress chicken, so I let them roam free-range here."

The Polar Star chickens she raises have been bred for several generations, and their meat is indeed much more delicious than that of ordinary chickens, but it is still quite a distance from the level of Bress chickens.

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

Jiang Yan looked at Yoshino Yuuki and made a serious suggestion.

"In that case..."

"Why don't you raise some Polaris rabbits, Polaris deer, Polaris ducks, or something like that while you're at it?"

"We can graze them all here."

Every day or two, the rabbits, deer, and ducks that Yoshino Yuuki kept in her dormitory would sneak out for a stroll.

While it adds a lot of fun to Polaris Dormitory, it also occasionally leaves some "little surprises" that are hard to guard against.

"That's a great idea!"

Soma Yukihira nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"That way, we'll have a wider variety of ingredients to use for cooking!"

"No, no!"

Yoshino Yuuki immediately shook her head in refusal.

"Kamosuke, Usagi, and Shikano are all used to living in the dormitory."

"And if I don't see them when I wake up in the morning, I'll feel listless all day!"

Want her precious baby to move out of the dorm? No way!

Jiang Yan shrugged helplessly.

This is all because of the way Oomido Fumio, the dormitory manager, spoiled her. If it were any other dormitory, Yoshino Yuuki's pets would probably have been kicked out long ago.

But that's precisely why he was willing to live in the Polaris Dormitory.

As the three chatted and laughed, they arrived at an open field.

Looking around, the lush green cabbages are growing vigorously, cucumber vines are climbing all over the trellis, tomatoes hang from the branches like little red lanterns, and eggplants are a glossy purple...

The air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and vegetables.

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

"Look, this is the vegetable garden of Polaris Dormitory."

Yoshino Yuuki pointed to the field in front of her, her tone full of pride.

"It's run around Isshiki-senpai, and they grow more than a dozen kinds of vegetables there."

"The vegetables we use for cooking are mostly picked from here."

Looking at this vibrant field, Jiang Yan couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy.

However, when Jiang Yan saw the figure on the ridge of the field wearing only a loincloth, wielding a hoe and sweating profusely, the smile on his face froze.

Seeing such a scene in person was indeed quite an eyesore.

At this moment, Isshiki Satoshi was shirtless, his skin glistening with beads of sweat that shone in the morning light.

The hoe in his hand was raised high and then brought down heavily.

This is only because Polar Star Dormitory is located in a remote area surrounded by dense forests; otherwise, Isshiki Satoshi would probably have been arrested by the police long ago.

"I feel like this would suit Isshiki-senpai very well."

Soma Yukihira couldn't help but mutter to himself.

After all, Isshiki Satoshi gave him the impression of being unrestrained and free-spirited.

Seemingly noticing the three people's gazes, Isshiki Satoshi stopped what he was doing, straightened up, and waved to them.

Good morning, Jiang Yan, Soma, Yoshino!

"Morning labor is the most refreshing for both body and mind, so come and work up a sweat together!"

Looking at Isshiki Satoshi's vibrant face and then at the loincloth he was wearing, Jiang Yan couldn't help but recall the image of him and Isshiki Satoshi working in the fields.

He couldn't help but shudder; the image was too gruesome to bear, and he dared not think any further.

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

Just then, a gentle voice suddenly came from behind.

Good morning, everyone.

Jiang Yan turned around and saw Tadokoro Megumi dressed in simple country clothes, wearing a straw hat, and holding a bamboo basket filled with freshly picked vegetables.

Because of her labor, Megumi Tadokoro's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, but she wore a gentle smile on her face, looking like a daisy blooming in a field, fresh and healing.

"Look, these are vegetables grown by Isshiki-senpai."

Tadokoro Megumi showed his work to Jiang Yan and the other two.

Bright red tomatoes, tender white radishes, and lush green cabbages... each one is plump and juicy, radiating an enticing sheen.

"How should I put it?"

Soma Yukihira stroked his chin, pondered seriously for a moment, and then spoke.

"Xiao Hui and this vegetable garden are a perfect match, making people feel incredibly comfortable."

"As expected of Xiao Hui, she looks much more refreshed."

Looking at Tadokoro Megumi's gentle smile, Jiang Yan's drowsiness from waking up early disappeared, and he couldn't help but smile back.

"Yeah, yeah."

Yoshino Yuuki nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Xiao Hui is our Polaris Dormitory's cooling balm."

Listening to Jiang Yan and the other two praising her one after another, Tadokoro Megumi's cheeks turned even redder.

She lowered her head somewhat shyly, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, her voice barely audible.

"No...no, I just did what I was supposed to do."

Isshiki Satoshi walked forward with a smile, took two bright red tomatoes from the bamboo basket, and handed them to Jiang Yan and Yukihira Soma respectively.

"Here, have a taste. This was just picked."

Jiang Yan took the tomato; it was slightly cool to the touch.

At the same time, a rich, fresh tomato aroma wafted over.

Taking a big bite, the firm flesh bursts open between your teeth, and the sweet and sour juice instantly fills your mouth, with a rich and mellow flavor that leaves you wanting more.