The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

After settling the four people in, Ryoko Sakaki looked at Megumi Tadokoro, who was still lucid, with great surprise.

"Xiao Hui, you don't look sleepy at all."

Ryoko Sakaki remembered that Megumi Tadokoro's physical strength wasn't particularly outstanding.

Moreover, the challenges we faced consumed a great deal of our physical strength.

Tadokoro Megumi nodded slightly, then slowly shook her head, her expression somewhat bewildered.

"I also find it strange... My body is exhausted to the extreme, but my mind is exceptionally clear, and I'm not sleepy at all."

As she spoke, Tadokoro Megumi unconsciously twisted her hands together slightly, looking somewhat flustered.

"No wonder, you've been on edge all day, it's normal that you can't relax for a while."

Soma Yukihira said casually.

"Yes, but I think it's not just for that reason..."

As Tadokoro Megumi carefully recalled everything that had happened that day, a faint but determined light gradually appeared in her originally panicked eyes.

"During class, I always get nervous and can't help but think about what I would do if I failed."

After a pause, Tadokoro Megumi took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling, and continued.

"But today, I assisted Soshin-kun very well and completed the project with you without holding you back."

"I've gained a tiny bit of confidence."

"So right now, I'm so excited that I can't sleep at all."

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Ryoko Sakaki and the others were surprised to see Tadokoro Megumi like this.

Only Takmi was somewhat confused, but he didn't pay much attention.

His current target is Jiang Yan, but Jiang Yan is completely ignoring Takumi's thoughts, which makes Takumi very upset.

Upon realizing that everyone's eyes were on her, Tadokoro Megumi instantly panicked, her cheeks flushing slightly. She quickly waved her hands and whispered an explanation.

"Um, um... actually, it's all thanks to Soshin-kun's instructions. I only did some insignificant little things, I didn't deserve any credit!"

That's not true.

Soma Yukihira shook his head with unusual seriousness and said in a sincere tone.

"If it weren't for Xiaohui finding the right ingredients in time and providing help during the cooking process, I definitely wouldn't have been able to make that dish successfully on my own."

"Yes, Xiaohui, you are clearly the kind of person who can do well as long as you are willing to give it your all."

Ryoko Sakaki walked over to Megumi Tadokoro, gently took her hand, and encouraged her.

"You need to be more confident in yourself. I've always believed in your abilities."

"That's right, Xiaohui, you are the only student in this residential training program who has already gained the favor of those graduates and received an invitation."

Jiang Yan also spoke at the opportune moment, his tone exceptionally serious.

"This is enough to prove that your potential and talent have been recognized by those senior colleagues. You are far more outstanding than you think, so you must be more confident."

"Speaking of which, Jiang Yan, you mentioned this before."

Ryoko Sakaki remembered that Jiang Yan had mentioned this before, and she looked at Jiang Yan curiously and asked him about it.

"An invitation from graduates—what does that mean?"

Tadokoro Megumi, Yukihira Soma, and the others, including Takumi, all looked at Jiang Yan with curiosity.

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"The main purpose of having alumni serve as guest lecturers is to discover highly promising new talents."

"..."

Jiang Yan gave a detailed explanation of the purpose of the graduates from previous years coming to participate in the residential training program.

After hearing Jiang Yan's explanation, everyone suddenly realized and finally understood the meaning behind Jiang Yan's previous words.

Tadokoro Megumi was invited by two guest lecturers.

This means that both guest lecturers acknowledged Megumi Tadokoro's potential as a chef.

Tadokoro Megumi looked at Jiang Yan in disbelief, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice choked with emotion.

"Really... Can someone like me really gain the approval of my seniors?"

"Of course it's true."

Jiang Yan nodded very seriously.

"So, Xiaohui, you must believe in yourself. You have great potential and will definitely shine in the future on the path of cooking."

The others looked at Tadokoro Megumi encouragingly.

This made Tadokoro Megumi determined to successfully complete this residential training program and stay in Totsuki.

Takumi, who had been listening quietly, became serious. Could this seemingly gentle and weak girl actually have such great potential?

And they were recognized even before him.

Takmi's fighting spirit was immediately ignited.

Just as she was about to say something to Tadokoro Megumi, Jiang Yan, quick as a flash, pulled her aside.

We can't let Takumi bother Tadokoro Megumi now.

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They played around in Marui Zenji's room until lights out.

They woke up Yoshino Yuuki and the other two.

Afterwards, the group lowered their voices and left the room, returning to their respective lodgings to rest and recharge for the next day's project.

The next morning, as the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, all the remaining trainees quickly tidied themselves up and threw themselves back into the new round of research.

Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki were still in the same group, and this time the guest lecturer in charge was Hinako Inui.

Looking at the large number of students who had arrived, Hinako Inui spoke gently.

"Today's task is to create a dish of your own, any cuisine is acceptable."

He paused, then continued.

"Work in pairs as previously assigned. The most crucial requirement for this project is that you must obtain all the ingredients yourselves."

"Of course, basic seasonings and various kitchen utensils have been prepared for everyone, and fishing rods, harvesting tools, etc. are also available for your use."

At this point, Hinako Inui's tone became slightly more serious, and her eyes swept over each of the students present.

"Another important point to note is that this area is the private territory of Far Moon Academy, and it is completely surrounded by protective fences. Anyone who crosses the fence boundary without authorization will be expelled from the academy."

"You can only search for and obtain ingredients within the designated area."

"Only by making a dish that I approve of and am satisfied with can I successfully pass this assignment. The time limit is two hours."

After saying this, Hinako Inui gracefully walked to a chair and sat down, taking out some delicate snacks from her food box and slowly enjoying them.

Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki exchanged a glance, already having a plan in mind.

At last night's gathering, Soma Yukihira and Megumi Tadokoro had already discussed the format and rules of Hinako Inui's topic.

Without the slightest hesitation, the two immediately and tacitly split up to take action.

In a short while, Jiang Yan caught a plump and fresh free-range chicken in the grass in the forest.

Meanwhile, Ryoko Sakaki also had a bountiful harvest by the stream and in the bushes, gathering tender wild vegetables and plump mushrooms...