Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　The Boston lobster is tossed high into the air, and the eye follows its raised claws and slightly swaying body as the knife tip naturally enters its body.

　Those around saw Bai Yuan elegantly flick his hand a few times, and the next moment, the lobster, which was still lively and jumping, instantly lost its life.

　As it fell from the sky, it disintegrated and decomposed, turning into whole pieces of crab meat on the large iron plate.

　"what's the situation!"

　Upon seeing this scene, the person sitting at the next table to Bai Yuan suddenly stood up, looking at the Boston lobster that had already been prepared in front of Bai Yuan with a surprised expression.

　He wasn't just momentarily stunned, was he? How could Bai Yuan have finished processing such a huge lobster in the blink of an eye?

　The others rubbed their eyes frantically, their eyes filled with disbelief.

　If the people around them hadn't witnessed all of this, they would have thought it was an illusion, and that the lobsters had already been prepared.

　"What's wrong? If there's nothing wrong, could you please stop staring at us? It's making it uncomfortable to eat like this."

　Facing the gazes of those around him, Bai Yuan asked a question with a puzzled expression. He knew, of course, why these people were surprised, but in order not to be disturbed, he didn't want to follow their lead and try to portray himself as more impressive. Instead, he put on an impatient look.

　Seeing his expression, the others wisely kept quiet and simply watched, anticipating Bai Yuan's next culinary performance.

　After what Bai Yuan just did, they were certain of his culinary skills.

　This is definitely beyond their imagination. Perhaps it is a master chef who travels to the outside world. After all, there are many instances where master chefs travel to the outside world to find inspiration for a dish and are then spotted by fans.

　"But he doesn't look very familiar..."

　Some people looked suspicious, but then they realized they couldn't possibly recognize all the top chefs, and they understood.

　"Xiao Hui, I'll leave the cooking to you. I should have worn a mask when I went out."

　Feeling the intense gazes around him, Bai Yuan looked helplessly at Tadokoro Megumi.

　"Alright, then let Teacher Bai Yuan taste my cooking."

　Tadokoro Megumi didn't say anything about it, but she worked hard without complaint, and rolled up her sleeves, wanting Shiro to taste her cooking again.

　As for Bai Yuan's side...

　He also had his own considerations.

　If I were to create a luminous dish in front of so many people, it would probably be on the news tomorrow.

　Of course, he wouldn't object to making the news as the leader of the dark cuisine world.

　But if he makes the news as Bai Yuan, then he'll probably face endless troubles in the future.

　The spread of his identity on a small scale and the spread of his identity on a large scale are two completely different concepts.

　One type is where only the strong will come to him to exchange ideas and spar.

　Another possibility is that a large number of reporters will come to his door to interview him about how he became number one at such a young age, or even that other countries will send assassins to his door to try to kill this young genius.

　After all, a top-tier seven-star chef in his twenties—something that would be considered rubbish in a novel—is now a real-life phenomenon.

　He didn't care, but Alice Nakiri and the others had little resistance to it.

　Now all we can do is wait, wait for the world of bizarre cuisine to grow from a small branch into a towering tree.

　Once Erina Nakiri and the others have developed sufficient resistance, that will be the time for him to truly show his fangs to the world.

　"Why the sudden change of personnel? Could it be a division of labor?"

　But have you noticed? That girl is not only beautiful, she can also cook! What kind of amazing girlfriend is she?!

　The person watching the cooking had changed to Tadokoro Megumi, and once again, everyone started talking about it.

　It has to be said that having a girlfriend who can cook and is willing to cook for her boyfriend is the dream of countless people.

　Seeing this, many men looked on with envy and jealousy, wishing they could kill Bai Yuan immediately and take his place.

　And Tadokoro Megumi's next move did not disappoint them.

　She first used her sharp knife skills to slice the lobster into thin slices, then grilled them on a hot plate until they were cooked through. When they were cooked to perfection, she lifted them up, placed them on sushi, and wrapped them with seaweed. That's how she made the sushi.

　"Ah~"

　After the sushi is made, the opinions of the tasters are very important.

　Looking at Shirobuchi waiting for her to finish cooking, Tadokoro Megumi placed her hand under the sushi.

　This way, the sushi wouldn't fall apart because of her movements. Then, she brought it to Bai Yuan's lips, waiting for him to taste it and anticipating his feedback.

　"Although the ingredients on top are the most important part of sushi, the steaming of the sushi rice is also crucial."

　The rice in this sushi has too much moisture, so the texture is relatively worse.

　This means that even if you prepare the lobster meat very well, it will only be at the beginner-grade level, but it's still quite good for lunch.

　As the sushi entered his mouth, Bai Yuan felt the bouncy texture of the lobster and nodded slightly. The cooking time was just right, and the soy sauce brought a slight saltiness. The only flaw was the sushi rice.

　The reasons have already been given.

　"It looks so tempting, let's make sushi too. I saw there's still a lot of sushi rice left over there, and we have plenty of other ingredients here as well."

　"I think so too!"

　Megumi Tadokoro and Shirabuchi's actions attracted a lot of attention and also sparked a sushi craze at the shop.

　Countless people rushed to the place where sushi rice was stored. The sushi rice, which had previously been ignored, suddenly became a star product and was snapped up in no time.

　Then came all sorts of oddly shaped, beautiful or ugly sushi. Tadokoro Megumi and Shirabuchi noticed this and couldn't help but smile at each other.

　It is indeed a very happy thing to be able to influence others with your own actions.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, open your mouth."

　"Eat something yourself, don't just keep feeding me. You probably haven't eaten since noon."

　Seeing Tadokoro Megumi bring the sushi to his mouth again, Shiro turned his head away and did not eat it as before, but said the following words.

　"But I feel so happy watching you eat, Teacher Bai Yuan. It gives me a strange sense of accomplishment."

　And honestly, for someone like me to have my cooking tasted by Master Baiyuan and receive such gentle praise is an immense honor.

　Tadokoro Megumi spoke sincerely, saying that what Ten no Michi is doing now is something that many people dream of but cannot achieve!

　"Don't underestimate yourself. To have reached this level at this age is already quite remarkable."

　What you need to do now is solidify your foundation and steadily grow stronger. Sooner or later, you will become a powerful individual who can stand on your own.

　Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Shiroyuki shook his head with a serious expression.

　He never found it troublesome to critique Tadokoro Megumi's cooking, nor did he feel that teaching the people at Polar Star Dormitory was a waste of time.

　He only wanted to nurture them wholeheartedly until he saw them grow up and become capable of standing on their own, and then he would be satisfied.

　It's a very wonderful feeling.

　"But I feel like I can't compare to anyone, whether it's Alice or Erina, they're both so amazing, I don't have the slightest chance of winning against them..."

　. "

　Thinking of the Nakiri sisters who had shone brightly on the field these past two days, Tadokoro Megumi lowered her head and spoke cautiously, looking quite dejected.

　"Alice has been by my side since she was a child and has received my careful nurturing. Erina possesses the divine talent of the God Tongue, making her inherently stronger than ordinary people."

　Aside from them, you're no less capable than any of your peers. That's your current level of ability, and I think you should face yourself honestly, shouldn't you?

　Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's example, Shiroyuki raised an eyebrow.

　He wasn't afraid of anything else, except that Tadokoro Megumi would lead him astray.

　Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri are both exceptionally talented and have unique mechanics; they are definitely not comparable to her current state.

　If you force a comparison, the final outcome will only be tragic.

　I feel like I've let you down...

　"You did not disappoint me; you fulfilled my expectations very well."

　Rather, it's your current self-destructive state that truly disappoints me. What you need most right now is to regain your confidence!

　Looking at Tadokoro Megumi's expression, Bai Yuan felt something was off, so he got up and sat next to her, staring intently into her eyes until she blushed before looking away.

　At least she still has feelings for men, so there's still a chance to save her!

　"I actually know what you're saying, but once the anger in my heart dissipates, it's hard to bring it up again."

　There's an old Chinese saying, "One should strike while the iron is hot, but the momentum will wane on the second attempt, and be exhausted on the third." I feel like I'm currently in the "exhausted on the third attempt" stage.

　Megumi Tadokoro revealed the real reason for her frustration.

　Having fought my way in from Totsuki Academy without any obstacles, I thought that even if I wasn't a genius, I was still a reliable and capable strong person.

　To her surprise, she was easily defeated in the first round of the youth selection competition, which was undoubtedly a blow to her.

　"In that case, let's set a reward for the goal. How about I be the reward? For every game we win, you can have a nighttime activity with me."

　Bai Yuan's voice carried a hint of seduction, his gaze fixed on Tadokoro Megumi for a long time, until he finally saw a hint of longing in her eyes.

　This tactic worked.

　Since that's the case, let's just go with the flow!

　"A nighttime event will be held after each game won..."

　Tadokoro Megumi repeated Shiro's words. Of course she knew what he was talking about, after all, she had just experienced it herself not long ago. But using it in this kind of situation was just too embarrassing!

　"That's right, this is my reward. Consider tonight a little encouragement in advance."

　The most impactful thing these days is nighttime activities, which is also what most motivates Tadokoro Megumi, judging from the subtle changes in her eyes.

　Bai Yuan felt a mixture of helplessness and relief.

　In any case, Xiaohui has returned to normal and can move forward as before!

　Chapter 271 You need to have your own weapon; that's the key to becoming a Special Grade Five Star!

　It was already afternoon when I left the buffet restaurant.

　After dinner, Bai Yuan took Tadokoro Megumi to stroll around the mall. They had a great time on a date, just like any other couple.

　When they left the mall, Bai Yuan had several bags in his hands. These were clothes they had tried on at the clothing store and bought because they thought they suited them.

　In addition, there were various pieces of jewelry, all of which Bai Yuan felt indebted to Tadokoro Megumi as compensation, but she didn't seem to care much about them.

　To her, anything given by Bai Yuan was precious, no matter what it was! Even a simple Coca-Cola pull tab would be praised as unique by her.

　"Huh huh huh~"

　Humming a cheerful little tune, holding Shirayuki's hand, Tadokoro Megumi looked very happy, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

　"Just be happy, forget your troubles. The world is vast and wonderful, let's explore it!"

　The nursery rhymes played on the rocking chairs in the mall were so catchy that Tadokoro Megumi still remembers them to this day, to the point that she hums them a couple of lines every time she walks down the street.

　As for Bai Yuan, he just looked at her with doting eyes, and when the mood was right, he would sing a few lines with her. To outsiders, they were just a pair of silly lovers.

　"Stupid couple."

　This happy scene attracted many people to stop and watch, then they would chuckle and mutter a curse from the bottom of their hearts, and then show an envious expression.

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　"You go back to your room and wash up first. I'll go over there and comfort Leah. She lost the game today and is probably still feeling down in her room."

　Standing in the hotel corridor, thinking of Lia's defeat in today's competition, Bai Yuan let go of Tadokoro Megumi's hand and told her to go back to her room to rest first.

　"I know, go ahead, but you must come over tonight, it's our agreement."

　Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Tadokoro Megumi was not surprised. Instead, she nodded understandingly.

　If Bai Yuan didn't comfort Liya at this time, but instead stayed here fooling around with her, then he wouldn't be the Bai Yuan she knew.

　"Hook."

　Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's understanding yet somewhat dejected eyes, Bai Yuan felt guilty towards her, so he took the initiative to extend his finger and make a pinky promise gesture.

　"Okay, pinky promise, never to change for a hundred years. Anyone who betrays a sincere heart will have to swallow ten thousand needles."

　After saying this, a look appeared on Tadokoro Megumi's face.

　She smiled, then jogged back to her room. Bai Yuan watched her leave before going to find Liya next door.

　"Excuse me, are you already asleep... or are you not even here? But if you're not at the hotel at this hour, are you out for a late-night snack...?"