The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Takumi calmed his somewhat agitated emotions and was about to say something when he suddenly noticed Jiang Yan, who was soaking in the pool with only his head above water, and his eyes widened in shock.

"Jiang Yan, you...you actually finished the project before me, just like Yukihira Soma!"

Immediately afterwards, Takmi clenched his fist, stared directly at Jiang Yan in the pool, and his eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

"It seems you're not to be underestimated; you're a worthy opponent!"

In fact, Takumi had noticed Jiang Yan, the transfer student, at first, since the two often attended the same class.

Although Jiang Yan's performance in class had been quite good, he had not yet shown his true talent.

This made Takmi feel that Jiang Yan posed no threat to him.

After that, he naturally didn't pay much attention to Jiang Yan.

However, Jiang Yan actually completed the project before him this time, which made Takumi realize that he had underestimated Jiang Yan.

"One day, I will defeat you and Soma Yukihira!"

Takmi raised his chin slightly and announced loudly.

Seeing Takumi's high spirits and fighting spirit, Jiang Yan casually raised his hand and waved it perfunctorily.

"Okay, good luck."

Seeing that Jiang Yan was being so perfunctory, Takumi immediately lost his temper and roared angrily.

"Jiang Yan, you better get serious!..."

Jiang Yan helplessly picked at his ear and sighed softly. Fortunately, he had soaked for a while.

Jiang Yan slowly stood up, supporting himself against the edge of the pool, and glanced at Takmi.

"You should defeat Yukihira first."

Then Jiang Yan waved to Yukihira Soma.

"I'm leaving now, Yukihira. Remember to meet in Marui's room later."

After saying that, Jiang Yan walked decisively out of the bathroom.

He just wants to hone his culinary skills quietly now; he sees no point in this kind of competition.

As for Takumi, let Soma Yukihira take care of him.

Seeing that Jiang Yan had actually left, Takumi became even more annoyed.

Soma Yukihira, who was standing next to him, was also very unhappy at this moment.

What do you mean by "defeat him first"? Does Jiang Yan think he's stronger than him?

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Back in his room, Jiang Yan put his clothes aside and arranged his luggage.

After tidying up, they took some apples and dried meat from the "Food Restaurant" and then headed towards Marui Zenji's room.

A lively gathering would be less fun without delicious food.

At this moment, Ryoko Sakaki, Yuuki Yoshino, and Megumi Tadokoro had already arrived in Zenji Marui's room.

Ryoko Sakaki and Megumi Tadokoro simply sat quietly chatting to one side.

But Yoshino Yuuki, with her hair down, was rolling around on the bed with a blissful expression.

Although I couldn't enjoy the luxurious dinner I was looking forward to, at least I was able to stay in a high-class room costing 80,000 yen a night.

This brought some comfort to her disappointed heart.

After Jiang Yan pushed open the door and came in, he greeted the people inside with a smile.

"I brought some apples and dried meat, everyone come and have a taste."

Upon hearing Jiang Yan's words, Yoshino Yuuki immediately sat up in bed, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the item in Jiang Yan's hand.

The apples are bright in color and have a sweet, fruity aroma.

The dried meat is brownish-red in color, which looks very appetizing.

"I didn't expect you to have prepared apples and dried meat, Jiang Yan! How thoughtful of you!"

As she spoke, Yoshino Yuuki eagerly reached out and picked up an apple, took a bite, and the plump flesh burst with rich, sweet juice between her teeth, the refreshing taste instantly sweeping over her entire taste buds.

Yoshino Yuuki instinctively covered her cheeks, her eyebrows curving into crescents, and couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh.

"So sweet! Just like the ones I've had before!"

Ryoko Sakaki and Megumi Tadokoro also stepped forward with smiles, each picking up an apple to taste.

The moment the fruit entered their mouths, their eyes lit up with amazement, and they nodded in unison in praise.

"It's really sweet."

"It's really delicious, and it makes me feel much less tired."

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Jiang Yan then picked up a piece of dried meat and handed it to Marui Zenji, who was slumped in a chair and looked somewhat weak.

"Marui, have some jerky to replenish your energy."

This is made from Ligaloo mammoth meat, which is very nutritious, and he prepared it specially.

Marui Zenji slowly accepted the jerky and thanked him in a weak voice.

"Thank you so much, Jiang Yan..."

Seeing Marui Zenji's listless appearance, Sakaki Ryoko asked with some concern.

"By the way, Marui, haven't you lost some weight?"

Marui Zenji looked up at Sakaki Ryoko and spoke weakly.

"Is that so? In that case, have pity on my skinny self... Let's adjourn the gathering here today, everyone get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's topic, okay?"

Right now, Marui Zenji just wants to collapse into bed and sleep; otherwise, he has no confidence that he can get through tomorrow's classes.

Jiang Yan stepped forward and gently patted Marui Zenji on the shoulder.

"Marui, you should really start exercising more."

"As a chef, having a strong physique is the foundation for us to complete high-intensity dishes and go further. We can't keep neglecting to exercise like this."

Although he had never trained, his situation was rather special.

Thanks to the enhancement of my culinary skills, even without deliberate exercise, I always possess abundant physical strength and health far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, Marui Zenji's heart stirred slightly.

But then he thought of the pile of precious cookbooks in the room that he hadn't finished reading yet, and decided that he should wait until he finished reading those books first.

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Just then, the door was pushed open again, and Soma Yukihira, Shun Ibusaki, Shoji Sato, Daigo Aoki, and Takumi entered together.

"We're here! Let the party start, come and have some fun!"

"So why do you always have to be in my room?!"

Looking at Yukihira Soma and the other four, Marui Zenji rubbed his forehead and let out a helpless wail.

Jiang Yan glanced at Takumi with a hint of helplessness; this guy was still haunting him.

Turning to look at Marui Zenji's insincere expression, she couldn't help but chuckle.

"There's nothing we can do about it; everyone's used to it."

More importantly, although Marui Zenji always complains, he quickly integrates into every gathering.

And this time is clearly no exception.

Soon, he started playing cards with Yoshino Yuuki, Sato Shoji, and Aoki Daigo.

After today's task, the group's fatigue had already reached a breaking point.

Sure enough, less than three minutes into the party, the four people who had been playing cards with great enthusiasm—Marui Zenji, Yoshino Yuuki, Sato Shoji, and Aoki Daigo—could no longer stay awake and collapsed onto their beds, falling into a deep sleep.

"Two minutes and fifteen seconds."

Ibuzaki Shun spoke calmly.

Clearly, the timer had already started silently from the moment the four of them began playing cards.

"Young people are so healthy, they can fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow."

Jiang Yan looked at the four people sleeping haphazardly and couldn't help but chuckle.

"All the fatigue I've accumulated throughout the day just exploded at once."

Looking at the four people who were fast asleep, Ryoko Sakaki was quite understanding.

Then Ryoko Sakaki stood up and covered the four of them with a thin blanket.

"Let them rest well like this before turning off the lights."