The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Mizuhara Fuyumi turned her gaze away from the porcelain plate, looked at Jiang Yan and Sakaki Ryoko, and asked with a puzzled expression.

"I recall that we didn't prepare any meat ingredients for this project!"

"Why don't you try it first, Mr. Mizuhara?"

Jiang Yan didn't explain directly; if he did, there would be no surprise.

He also wanted to see if Mizuhara Fuyumi could taste the difference in his cooking.

Fuyumi Mizuhara frowned, stopped asking questions, picked up her fork, rolled up a strand of pasta, and put it in her mouth.

The first sensation is the burst of sweet and sour flavor from the tomato sauce on the tongue, refreshing and appetizing, while the sweetness of the onion cleverly balances the sourness, making the flavors even richer.

The solid pasta has just the right amount of firmness, is smooth and chewy, and not at all mushy.

As for the minced meat, a light bite reveals its crispiness, while also carrying a rich meaty aroma.

Mizuhara Toumei chewed slowly, her surprise deepening. After a moment, she looked up at Jiang Yan.

"This isn't meat, it's 'vegetarian meat,' right? What are you making it with?"

Although it does look very much like meat, there are some differences if you taste it carefully.

The taste and texture are 90% similar to minced pork, but it is less greasy and more refreshing.

Of course, she only realized this after she knew that Jiang Yan and the other person couldn't possibly use real flesh.

Otherwise, they might mistake it for real minced meat.

Although they could taste the difference, they couldn't determine what it was made of.

"These 'minced meats' are indeed 'vegetarian meats,' made from soybeans."

Jiang Yan explained with a smile that even Mizuhara Fuyumi couldn't tell that he used soybeans, so it seems that his "vegetarian meat" is quite good!

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"Soybeans?"

Fuyumi Mizuhara couldn't help but think about how to make soybeans taste like minced meat.

However, Jiang Yan then directly explained his actions.

"After cooking the soybeans, crush them with a knife, add soy sauce for seasoning and coloring, and finally fry them quickly to set the shape and lock in the flavor. This method produces minced meat that can perfectly mimic the texture of minced meat in both taste and flavor."

After a pause, Jiang Yan added.

"The inspiration came from a dish I had heard of before."

After listening to Jiang Yan's explanation, Mizuhara Fuyumi pondered for a moment and realized that it was indeed possible to do so.

However, the difficulty involved is not low.

"The idea was bold, and the execution was remarkably precise."

"The sweet and sour ratio of the tomato sauce is just right, and the vegetarian meat made from soybeans perfectly replicates the taste and texture of minced meat."

Although Fuyumi Mizuhara's voice remained cool, it carried a subtle hint of approval.

Then, Mizuhara Fuyumi glanced at Jiang Yan and Sakaki Ryoko.

"You've passed."

Jiang Yan was not surprised to hear that he had passed.

If they still can't pass after this, then the rest of the trainees will probably have no choice but to pack their bags and say goodbye to Totsuki Academy ahead of time.

It was only because Jiang Yan and Sakaki Ryoko's minced meat spaghetti raised Mizuhara Fuyumi's expectations.

This resulted in many subsequent students' dishes being judged as unqualified without any leniency.

Of course, neither Jiang Yan nor Sakaki Ryoko paid any attention to this.

At this moment, Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki got busy again.

After all, Jiang Yan knew that there were still research projects to do on the way back, and they would also need to take care of their own dinner. So, he decided to take advantage of the remaining time to make a few servings of minced meat spaghetti to fill their stomachs.

Although Ryoko Sakaki didn't quite understand, she didn't ask any further questions.

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After Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki finished eating the minced meat spaghetti they made, this project was also completed.

The qualified trainees boarded the bus and returned to the hotel where they had originally stayed.

Yoshino Yuuki had already arrived and was very excited to see Jiang Yan and Sakaki Ryoko return.

After chatting for a while, the three decided to wait for the rest of the Polaris Dormitory.

Soon, Ibuzaki Shun and Marui Zenji arrived.

At this moment, Ibuzaki Shun remained calm and composed.

But Marui Zenji seemed to have all his strength drained away; his face was pale and his steps were unsteady.

After a while, Soma Yukihira and Megumi Tadokoro also returned to the hotel.

Meanwhile, Hayao Ibuzaki confirmed by phone that Daigo Aoki and Shoji Sato had also passed through the checkpoint successfully and were on their way back.

After confirming that everyone in the Polar Star Dormitory had passed the test, Yoshino Yuuki relaxed and couldn't help but start daydreaming.

"Finally, I can enjoy a luxurious dinner at the Far Moon Resort and stay in a room with a viewing platform, right?"

"I wonder what kind of deliciousness it is..."

However, a group of muscular, burly men suddenly surged into the lobby, instantly shattering Yoshino Yuuki's fantasy.

"After you finish making dinner for these people, you'll have free time."

Guan Shouping stood at the front of the crowd and announced calmly.

Yoshino Yuuki stared wide-eyed at the muscular man flexing his biceps and asked blankly.

"Who are these people...?"

"Members of the bodybuilding club from a nearby university."

Guan Shouping answered calmly.

"Members of the rugby and wrestling clubs will arrive later."

After a brief introduction, Guan Shouping brought up the next new topic.

"Tonight's dinner is a steak set meal; each of you will need to prepare fifty servings."

Upon hearing this, the students immediately erupted in uproar.

"Fifty servings per person?!"

"Should we do it now?"

"This is simply asking the impossible!"

"..."

They had already given their all to pass the first challenge and were exhausted both physically and mentally, yet they still had to make fifty steak sets!

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"Senior Guan Shou, what about our dinner?"

Holding onto her last glimmer of hope, Yoshino Yuuki looked at Seki Shouhei and pressed him for an answer.

"Only after completing fifty servings can you start preparing dinner for yourself."

Guan Shouping answered calmly.

"Solve it yourself? What happened to the lavish dinner you were promised?"

At this moment, Yoshino Yuuki had a very bad feeling.

"Such a thing does not exist."

Guan Shouping said decisively.

"By the way, you'll be responsible for your own breakfast and dinner during the training camp."

Yoshino Yuuki felt her heart break instantly; her lavish dinner...

Stop having illusions.

Jiang Yan patted Yoshino Yuuki on the shoulder.

"This is hellish training; how could we possibly have such a luxurious dinner?"

Of course, it will actually happen, but only on the last day of the residential training program.

Yoshino Yuuki turned and glared at Jiang Yan, who had poured cold water on her, but in the end, she could only slump her shoulders helplessly.

Reality is always so cruel!

"One last reminder."

Guan Shouping's expression turned serious.

"Those who fail to complete the task within 60 minutes will be expelled from school on the spot."

As he spoke, Guan Shouping pressed the timer.

"Start the timer now!"

The trainees were stunned for a moment, and then their expressions became flustered.

The entire food preparation area descended into chaos.

Despite their exhaustion, many trainees had to force themselves to stay alert, fearing they would be eliminated if they were even a step behind.