The story of Shokugeki begins when Alice picks him up and brings him home

Nodding gently to Bai Yuan, Hojo Midori turned her head away and looked around, with no intention of establishing a good relationship with him.

"Hello, my name is Bai Yuan, and I am also Chinese, but due to some special reasons, my household registration is in Denmark."

Bai Yuan introduced himself in Chinese. He had actually noticed Hojo Midori a long time ago. As one of the only two Totsuki students in Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma who was good at Chinese cuisine, he was deeply impressed.

Although she is not very old, she can still be recognized from her facial features. Bai Yuan has already felt this deeply in Alice Nakiri.

However, I haven't felt this way before.

This feeling is particularly strong now.

Girls develop really fast. A thirteen-year-old looks almost the same as a sixteen or seventeen-year-old. Except for the slightly childish face, there is no other difference.

"Have you lived in Denmark since you were a child? You speak Chinese very well."

Li Wanwan was a little surprised to hear Bai Yuan's standard Chinese pronunciation. His Mandarin must be above Level A, better than what she could speak.

"No, I came here later for some reasons. Now I have to go back to China and go to Guangzhou to participate in the annual chef assessment."

Since Hojo Midori is here, and she flew from Denmark to Guangzhou at this time, it proves that they are most likely going to take part in the chef assessment.

He wanted to go with them and ask about some precautions, but it was not easy to ask directly, so Bai Yuan came up with this indirect method.

By actively revealing his own information, he made Li Wanwan and Hojo Midori relax their vigilance, thus allowing him to more easily obtain their information.

During the years in Denmark, Bai Yuan taught himself a little psychology in order to avoid being cheated in society. This trick was based on what was written in a book.

"Are you also going to Guangzhou to take the chef exam? Then we are on the same path! Since we are coming to Europe to collect materials, the only country that can fly directly to Guangzhou is Denmark."

Speaking of this, Li Wanwan couldn't help but sigh. This kind of thing would not normally happen.

However, due to the chef assessment being held during this period, chefs from all over the world have rushed to Guangzhou. Now Guangzhou has become extremely lively, and foreigners can often be seen in the streets.

"I see, that's a coincidence! Can you tell me about the rules of the Guangzhou chef assessment? Although I learned a little about it online, Denmark is a long way from Guangzhou, so there may be some discrepancies in the information."

Bai Yuan humbly sought advice and asked the questions he wanted to know most.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. Although his ability is stronger than those judges of the Guangzhou Chefs Association, it would definitely be safer to ask clearly.

He came to Guangzhou this time for two purposes, one was to get the status of a top chef, and the other was to get the top chef armband.

When it comes to the top chef armband, the most practical way is to wrap it with white cloth. In the future, if he has a dispute with other chefs and both sides insist on their own opinions and neither is willing to give in, he can pretend to accidentally remove the white cloth wrapped around his arm, revealing the top chef armband underneath!

That way you can see the other person's stunned expression due to shock.

No, I should find a younger brother and ask him to help me remove the white cloth in the chaos. It would be really unworthy of me if I tear it off myself!

Moreover, if he was alone, he felt that he would not even be able to wait until the stage of "tearing off the white cloth" and would directly knock down the "argumentative person" with one punch.

"The chef assessment in Guangzhou has been the same for decades, so you don't have to worry too much."

"Among them, the third-level chef exam requires you to select a main ingredient from the type you are good at. As long as the taste of the dish you cook meets the judges' requirements, you can pass the assessment."

"The second-class chef assessment is themed cooking. Choose the direction you are good at and make 18 dishes in a row. You can pass if the taste of these 18 dishes is stable and reaches the passing line of the exam."

"The first-class chef exam is an upgraded theme exam. The organizer will let the candidates choose a direction and give them a clear theme through the direction.

Candidates improvise dishes based on the theme, which must fit the theme. Only when both creativity and taste meet the standards can they pass the assessment. "

"As for the special grade..."

"Special is also a themed dish, but the theme is completely random and the questions are different every year. Not only are the ingredients limited, but the content is also more difficult to understand. Many chefs fail at the first step."

Just as Li Wanwan was about to continue speaking, Bai Yuan interrupted.

These were not inconsistent with what he knew. In short, the top chef title tested a chef's imagination and the basic skills to turn rich imagination into reality.

“Yes, but that’s not something we should worry about.

You look so young, so you should be taking the second-class chef exam this time, right? As long as you pass the second-class chef exam, you will be a formal chef in any restaurant and have a good salary. "

Li Wanwan said with a smile that except for a few guys with outstanding talents, a chef's age can basically be linked to his or her strength.

If you are learning cooking from a young age, under the guidance of a chef who is not a special chef.

People around the age of 20 are generally second-class chefs, and people around the age of 30 are first-class chefs.

As for the top chef...

There is a saying in the chef world that if one cannot become a top-class chef before the age of fifty, he will never be able to become a top-class chef in his entire life.

After the age of fifty, a chef’s thinking becomes increasingly rigid and his ability to accept new things decreases. It becomes difficult for him to create creative dishes, and he loses the possibility of becoming a top-grade chef.

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Afterwards, Bai Yuan and Li Wanwan chatted a lot.

Because Bai Yuan had just helped them, Li Wanwan answered all his questions without reservation and was completely defenseless.

In the end, she even revealed her identity and invited him to be her guest.

The daughter of the owner of Guangzhou "Xianglan Restaurant", the restaurant specializes in Hunan cuisine.

Her father is a top three-star chef and also the master of Hojo Miyoko's father. This time she went to Japan to pick up Hojo Miyoko to take the second-class chef assessment.

It is worth mentioning that.

This is the second time that Hojo Miyoko has taken the second-class chef assessment. The last time, she was judged as unqualified by the examiner because of a mistake in a dish.

"The main reason was that I didn't have enough time. I was a little anxious and rushed the cooking process, which led to mistakes. That's why I didn't pass..."

Because the subject of the discussion was herself, Hojo Miyoko could no longer pretend not to care, and instead spoke anxiously. At the same time, she looked at Bai Yuan angrily, as if she was afraid of being looked down upon by him.

Because of her living environment since childhood, she likes to compare herself with boys. She can do what boys can do, and she can also do what boys cannot do!

It is this belief that has supported her all the way to where she is today!

"Don't worry, you will definitely pass this time. After all, you have put in so much sweat and effort, it would be unreasonable if you fail again.

I also have to take the first-class chef assessment. I don’t know why my father insisted that we take the exam in Guangzhou, when it’s obviously easier to pass in other places…”

The last sentence sounded like a complaint, Li Wanwan muttered, then sighed and leaned back in the airplane chair to empty her mind.

"That person, you can follow me throughout the second-class chef assessment. I have already registered once last year and am familiar with all the procedures. You don't want to waste too much time on the registration, do you?"

Suddenly, Hojo Midori turned her head and spoke to Shirabuchi.

She is actually a very kind-hearted person. Even though they were just casual acquaintances, she doesn't mind helping out if she can.

"That's right. You can follow us during the chef assessment. Registration is in the same place anyway, just queue in different lines."

Hearing Hojo Miyoko's voice, Li Wanwan also said that it was rare to meet a fellow villager outside, so if she could help, she would naturally help. Moreover, they had just had a very pleasant chat, and Bai Yuan was very good-looking, and it was very pleasing to the eye to have around him...

"Thank you then."

Bai Yuan was just worrying about how to start the conversation, so Li Wanwan and the others invited him. He accepted without hesitation and then said nothing.

"You're welcome. We still have a few hours to go. Let's get some sleep first. We got up early this morning to catch the flight. We must be exhausted."

They raised their hands and yawned, then stretched themselves. They had flown from Japan to Denmark, and then from Denmark to Guangzhou. The back and forth trip really made them exhausted.

"Rest now, I'll call you when we get off the plane."

Putting aside the chef assessment, they were after all just strangers who had just met, so naturally they didn't have much to talk about.

I put on an eye mask, closed my eyes and rested, and ate a pretty good airplane meal on the way. After several hours of bumpy ride, we finally landed safely.

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At the airport gate, Guangzhou, China.

"The chef assessment will be held in three days. Let's say goodbye here. Here is my contact information. Call me later."

When getting off the plane, Li Wanwan grabbed Bai Yuan who was about to leave and handed him a note.

"Forget it, just leave me your phone number and I'll find you when the time comes."

After thinking about it, Li Wanwan took the note back, handed the phone to him, and then looked at him expectantly as he entered her phone number.

"Give."

After quickly entering the phone number, Bai Yuan returned the phone to Li Wanwan and nodded to her without saying anything else.

"Okay, see you in three days."

Li Wanwan said this with a smile, then took Hojo Midori and left in another direction.

Bai Yuan took out his cell phone to check the hotel information, and soon found the hotel that Leonora Nakiri had booked for him and put down his luggage.

“I really miss it.

It's not easy to come to this famous food paradise. Let's have something to comfort ourselves after a hard day's work, and get to know Guangzhou's chef community."

Looking at the night scene through the hotel window, Bai Yuan's thoughts suddenly went back to a few years ago, when he had spent an unforgettable time here.

Now, as time passes, the surrounding scenery has changed dramatically. The only thing that has not changed is Guangzhou, which is still the food mecca.

Bai Yuan did it as soon as he thought of it. He opened his backpack, put the Chinese currency that he had exchanged in advance into his wallet, and then got up and left the hotel.

In Guangzhou, the first meal upon arrival must be boiled chicken, clay pot rice and traditional Chinese soup. These dishes are also the ones that best reflect the level of the restaurant.

Of course, what we are referring to here is Cantonese cuisine.

In addition to Cantonese cuisine, there are also Chaoshan cuisine and Hakka cuisine, the three together make up Cantonese cuisine.

Wandering on the streets of Guangzhou, looking for a suitable restaurant, Bai Yuan put his hands in his pockets, looking a little lazy, his eyes scanning the streets.

Guangzhou at night is like a flowing painting.

Street vendors are hawking their wares, pedestrians are laughing, and the aroma of delicious food wafts from the restaurants and wineries on both sides, tempting one to stop and take a look.

And what attracted Bai Yuan's attention the most...

He was an old man in plain clothes standing in front of the restaurant.

Chapter 58: Tianfu Restaurant, bullying customers because of its size?

"Old man, do you want to eat at this restaurant?"

Perhaps he was in a good mood, or perhaps he had other considerations, Bai Yuan looked at the old man who was dressed simply and had been staring at the "Tianfu" restaurant in front of him since just now, and walked up to him and started a conversation.

"What's the point of wanting to eat? I don't have any money in my pocket. I can only look at it from outside and smell the food inside to satisfy my craving."

The old man was very particular about his speech. Although he was wearing patched clothes, he kept them spotless. Although old, he was full of energy, giving people a carefree feeling of being a hermit in the city.

Bai Yuan was very good at judging people, and the old man in front of him was definitely extraordinary.

This is the extraordinary intuition he developed through constant battles with powerful chefs when he was in the dark culinary world!

Otherwise, with so many people stopping to look at the restaurant with greedy expressions on their faces, he would not have stopped just for him, let alone asked this question.

"How is the food in this restaurant? There are so many restaurants on this street. I see you have been here for quite a while. You must have eaten at this restaurant before."

Since the reason for going out was to eat, Bai Yuan was naturally very tempted when he saw a restaurant that seemed good, and then he asked the old man.

"Don't mention the taste. It will make me hungry! Different people have different tastes. You need to experience it yourself."

"Okay, let's decide on this one. Old man, please come with me. Although I can't afford a luxurious dinner, a simple meal is still okay."

Meeting is fate. Bai Yuan couldn't help but want to make friends with a mysterious old man whose background he couldn't see clearly. Even if the other party was not a big shot, the loss was just the money for a meal, and the communication between people was priceless.

If you make friends with someone because of his noble status, and ignore him because of his humble status, then your motives are impure and you will not be able to make true friends.

"You're going to treat me, the old man, to dinner? Why?"

Bai Yuan’s words surprised the old man in plain clothes. Although he would not be considered a beggar in this attire, he could not be mistaken for a rich man either. What was the purpose of this guy inviting him to dinner?

"Meeting is fate. Since we met here today and we talked for a few minutes, and we got along well, it's no big deal for me to treat you to a meal.

I also have something to talk to you about Guangzhou. You must have lived here for many years. "

For an old man who has lived in Guangzhou for decades, even if he is just an ordinary person, he must have heard about the big and small things happening in Guangzhou.

As the saying goes, an old person in the family is like a treasure. The other party said that he had eaten at this restaurant before, so he must have been rich. The information alone is worth a meal.

“Meeting is fate.

Old man, I like what you said. People should live freely and unrestrainedly in this world, without being bound by worldly rules and regulations.

Hahahaha, I, an old man, accept your meal!"