Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Bai Yuan saw all of this and understood, but he said nothing and simply placed the dishes of both sides together.

　Chapter 143 Erina, do you like Bai Yuan?

　"I have tasted both dishes and have made a comparison in my mind."

　Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri's "Dragon's Belly" cleverly combines pork intestines, eel, and pork belly, utilizing the unique characteristics of each ingredient to create an unparalleled and exquisite flavor.

　"And Nakiri Kaede, Nakiri Nagi, and Nakiri Ran's whirlwind crispy grilled pork belly, you've brought the flavor of pork belly to its absolute peak."

　Looking at the five people standing in front of him, Bai Yuan slowly spoke.

　The two participants.

　One approach combines the characteristics of different ingredients, while the other uses spices to bring a particular ingredient to its fullest potential.

　Both sides perfectly showcased their individual strengths and incorporated them into the dishes, enhancing their flavor.

　It can be said that the theme was accomplished very well.

　The final victor is...

　After exchanging glances with Senzaemon Nakiri and Umori-in Nakiri, Bai Yuan picked up a brush and dipped it in ink before looking at the white paper in front of him.

　"The dragon pierces the tiger's belly."

　Almost simultaneously, the three of them wrote down their answers, picked up their papers, showed the words on them to the audience, and announced the final results.

　"Great, we won!"

　This caused Nakiri Kaede's face to show disbelief, while Nakiri Alice and Nakiri Erina crossed their hands, revealing victorious expressions.

　"why?"

　Although he wanted to keep the question to himself, he found he couldn't, so he asked in a hoarse voice.

　"Your dishes are delicious, but you only use one ingredient: pork belly."

　Despite continuously adding spices to make the pork belly taste better, it's still just a single-core dish; the upper limit of its flavor is already set.

　Alice and Erina's "Dragon-Through-Tiger Belly" combines the essence of pork intestines, eel, and pork belly, allowing them to blend together.

　Although no single part was specifically refined, the flavors combined to create a significant improvement in the dish.

　Comparing the taste of the two dishes, although both are of the highest grade, there are still differences between the two.

　Alice Nakiri passed the Guangzhou Special Grade Chef assessment, demonstrating her skill level approaching Special Grade One Star. With the help of Erina Nakiri's God Tongue, this dish's quality has indeed reached Special Grade One Star.

　As for Nakiri Kaede and the other two, although they all used their full strength, the huge gap in their strength could not be bridged by 'going into overdrive'.

　Moreover, Alice Nakiri was also on high alert, giving her all and performing exceptionally well in order to teach her three cousins ​​who had insulted Brother Baiyuan a lesson. As a result, the gap between the two sides widened even further.

　"Single-core, multi-core..."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Kaede fell into deep thought, then lowered his head and muttered to himself, as if he had suddenly understood something.

　However, while he accepted it, Nakiri Nagi and Nakiri Ranyo, who were standing nearby, found it somewhat unacceptable.

　"Do you mean that Alice and Erina's cooking is better than ours?"

　Nagi spoke with slight hesitation. Although she knew she shouldn't doubt Bai Yuan and her two grandfathers, she was extremely unwilling.

　As one of the Elite Ten who graduated from Totsuki Academy a few years earlier, she had her own pride. It was simply unacceptable for them to be so easily defeated by a junior who was five years younger than her!

　"Try it and you'll see. Since you don't believe what I say, let the food speak for itself."

　Hearing Nagi's question, Bai Yuan was not angry. He simply pushed the plate in front of him forward and handed her chopsticks to taste.

　"Gudu..."

　Looking at the few remaining pieces of dragon-cut tiger belly in front of her, Nagi swallowed hard, then picked up her chopsticks, took a piece, and put it in her mouth.

　"Roar!"

　Tigers roar and dragons roar.

　After closing your eyes.

　Such a scene appeared before Nagi Nakiri!

　Above the clouds in the sky, a giant blue dragon was coiling and roaring at a giant white tiger. The white tiger was not to be outdone, and its roar shook the mountains and forests.

　Neither would yield to the other, and in an instant, the dragon and the tiger began to battle in the void.

　The two clashed fiercely in the air, with the dragon sometimes gaining the upper hand, and flames and lightning intertwining into a terrifying net.

　At times, the giant tiger would counterattack, its sharp claws and fangs gleaming coldly, forcing the dragon to temporarily retreat.

　Such a magnificent scene dazzled Nagi, causing her heart to pound wildly and leaving her completely stunned.

　"Ah!~"

　A slightly complicated voice came from her mouth, accompanied by a tremor in her legs. Nakiri Nagi collapsed to the ground, her legs giving way, her clothes bursting open to reveal a light pink undershirt.

　This is proof that the Nakiri family thinks it's delicious!

　"We lost."

　With her hands covering her chest, Nagi Nakiri's face showed a hint of dejection. After working so hard for so long, she was now being surpassed so easily by her junior.

　How could she accept this!

　"If I were also..."

　Looking at Bai Yuan, who remained calm and composed before him, and the figures surrounding him like...

　Alice Nakiri, the butterfly flitting among flowers.

　An idea popped into Nagi's mind.

　If I were to pay out of my own pocket, could I learn the same skills?

　"Young lady, you're too attached to appearances."

　Seeing Nakiri Nagi's unpredictable gaze, Bai Yuan understood her thoughts perfectly. He shook his head, stood up from his seat, and walked outside.

　"Am I attached to appearances?"

　Bai Yuan's words puzzled Nagi, while Nagi Ranye, standing to the side, showed a strange expression and then bent down to whisper a few words in her ear.

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　"Teacher Bai Yuan."

　No sooner had Bai Yuan left the house than Erina and Alice followed closely behind, standing on either side of him.

　"Take me to my room."

　Seeing the two people who had followed, Bai Yuan rubbed the bridge of his nose and spoke with a slightly tired expression.

　"It's all prepared for you. Come with me."

　Erina Nakiri nodded and then led the way. Soon, the sliding door opened, and the three of them arrived at a spacious guest room.

　The guest room features a Japanese-style layout, with a large, off-white tatami mat in the center that is soft to the touch and easy to clean.

　A niche in one corner of the room contains a simple wooden shelf displaying a few decorative items, and it's also a great spot to enjoy the view outside the window.

　As for the furniture, it is mainly in a simple Japanese style.

　The low wooden tables, chairs, and cabinets have smooth lines and harmonious colors, giving people a warm feeling.

　"The lighting is great, and I really like the layout. You can tell the person who designed it put a lot of thought into it."

　Looking at the warm and comfortable guest room in front of him, Bai Yuan nodded and said with some emotion.

　"Just a little tidying up..."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina blushed slightly, but did not mention that she had spent several hours cleaning and decorating her room after learning the news that afternoon.

　"Alright, it's getting late. Erina, you can go now. We need to rest too."

　With practiced ease, Alice Nakiri took the bedding from the closet and placed it in the middle of the room. As she made the bedding, she looked up and spoke to Erina Nakiri, who had a blank expression.

　"Oh? Your room is upstairs, next to mine."

　Erina Nakiri looked puzzled, then told him the location of Alice's room: upstairs in this house, right next to hers.

　That's where Alice Nakiri always stays when she comes home. Even though she hasn't been back for over a year, she shouldn't have forgotten it...

　"Hmph, Erina, you have no idea! We're boyfriend and girlfriend, so of course we'll stay together the first time I come home!"

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri let out a smug hum, put down the blankets she was holding, and stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug.

　"What?! You're going to live together?!"

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri's eyes widened in disbelief, but she quickly recovered:

　"Boyfriend and girlfriend? When did this happen!?"

　Taking two quick steps forward, Erina Nakiri stood before the two, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Shirabuchi and Alice Nakiri, her face bearing the constipated expression of someone betrayed.

　“A few days ago, after all, we’ve known each other for so many years, the atmosphere was just right, and things naturally progressed, so we started dating.”

　Meeting Erina Nakiri's slightly questioning gaze, Shiro's expression remained unchanged as he briefly explained the process of how the two established their relationship.

　Of course, considering that there are parts that are not suitable for children, Bai Yuan made appropriate cuts.

　"Well..."

　Looking at Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice standing together, seemingly very affectionate.

　Erina Nakiri experienced a sudden, inexplicable heartache and grabbed a chair for support, but she maintained her composure and tried to appear normal.

　"Even if you're together, you're not married, not even engaged, so you definitely can't live in the same room!"

　As if she had thought of something, Erina Nakiri took another step forward, blocking the two of them, and crossed her arms to make a gesture of rejection towards Alice.

　"What kind of feudal thinking is this...?"

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice was speechless. She then took two steps back to Shirabuchi's side and hugged his arm very affectionately.

　"Anyway, it's not going to work. Come back to your room with me! Grandpa will definitely scold you if he finds out."

　Erina Nakiri's face was flushed. She didn't know why she cared about these things, but at this moment, she just didn't want the two of them to be alone in the room.

　"Okay, I'll go up with you."

　As compensation, let me sleep with you tonight.

　"As long as you go up there, I have no problem!"

　Beside her, Alice Nakiri, whom she had pulled along, looked at her thoughtfully, then pouted and glared at Bai Yuan before leaving with Erina Nakiri.

　"What's going on? Why are you looking at me like that?"

　Bai Yuan scratched his head blankly, watched the two figures leave, then went forward to close the door and silently picked up the bedding from the floor.

　He spread the blanket out on the floor, took off his heavy clothes, turned off the light, lay down, and fell asleep soon after.

　On the other side, from Bai Yuan's room

　The two walked side by side.

　"Erina, you like Shiroyuki-nii, right?"

　Since only the two of them were left, Alice Nakiri spoke very bluntly, looking into his eyes as she spoke, but was met with a complete denial from Erina Nakiri.

　"Eh! Like Teacher Baiyuan? How could that be! Although he's handsome, a great cook, very gentle, and kind to me, I don't like him at all. At most, I respect him a lot!"

　Hearing what the person next to her said, Erina hurriedly started talking, her eyes darting around and not daring to look Alice in the eye, her heart pounding wildly.

　"But your face was so red when you said all that, and you didn't look like you had a fever. And I only said one sentence, did you really need to reply with so much?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's anxious attempt to distance herself from Bai Yuan, and her voice sounding somewhat strange, Alice Nakiri pinched her chin and spoke with a slightly teasing tone.

　"I just want you to understand more clearly that I have no improper thoughts about Teacher Bai Yuan. Please don't misunderstand..."

　"it does not matter."

　Just as Erina Nakiri was speaking at a rapid pace, Alice Nakiri's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting what she was about to say.

　"Eh?"

　Upon hearing her words, Erina Nakiri paused briefly, then exclaimed in surprise, "Eh?"

　"I never mind if there are other people around Bai Yuan. His charm is just too strong. He attracts the attention of all kinds of girls wherever he goes."