Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　At this point, he was in a difficult position, but looking at the girl's sincere face, Bai Yuan nodded earnestly and expressed his feelings.

　After so many years together, he knew he couldn't hand Nakiri Alice over to anyone else. Since that was the case, he might as well express his feelings sooner rather than later.

　"Also, Brother Bai Yuan, you are so outstanding that you will definitely be liked by many people in the future. I will not stop you, nor can I stop you."

　I just hope you can be a little less of a womanizer, and think more about me at home. If you have any needs in that area, I can... um...

　"Let's go back first, I'm hungry and want some grilled meat skewers!"

　Bai Yuan covered Nakiri Alice's mouth, stopping her from saying what she was about to say, and then quickly changed the subject. He glanced at Nakiri Leonora out of the corner of his eye and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that she wasn't listening.

　This girl really dares to say anything. Isn't she afraid of being overheard by Leonora Nakiri? Or are they so open-minded that they wouldn't have any problem discussing this kind of topic face-to-face?

　Wait a minute, he seems to be thinking a bit like a Chinese person. Western education in this area is much more open-minded; some mothers even personally teach their daughters...

　He turned his head again, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Leonora Nakiri's impressive figure. His gaze shifted slightly upwards, and he saw her looking at him with a half-smile. He quickly looked away, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

　Don’t look at anything inappropriate, don’t look at anything inappropriate!

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　It was already 8 p.m. when they got home, but because of the hamburgers that Alice Nakiri had specially left, they weren't very hungry and had plenty of time to prepare a late-night snack.

　"One piece of meat paired with one piece of fruit, skewer them in this order. Tonight, our goal is to eat meat and make our special fruit-flavored grilled meat!"

　"I understand. So, basically it's about mixing and matching whatever you feel like, right? If you find something delicious, keep it; if you don't, discard it."

　"That sounds interesting, fruit with grilled meat."

　At first glance, it sounds like a bizarre or unusual dish.

　However, the sweet and juicy flavor of fruit actually pairs very well with grilled meat. Grilled fruit tends to be even sweeter and helps to cut through the richness, so the taste should be quite good!

　Inside the courtyard, the charcoal stove was burning brightly. Bai Yuan sat between Nakiri Alice and Nakiri Leonora, holding a handful of iron skewers, with a large plate of marinated meat and various cut fruits in front of him.

　The so-called fruit barbecue is simply a combination of fruit and barbecue.

　Juicy Longan Snowflake Rolls.

　Pineapple beef ribs.

　Chicken-skinned black tiger shrimp with passion fruit.

　………………

　Bai Yuan tried to create every possible combination he could think of.

　Young chefs should be bold and innovative. Even if they know the taste is not good, they should still try it first. Blindly following the rules will limit their own potential.

　So the three of them started experimenting in the small courtyard, skewering whatever combination they could think of. Bai Yuan's fruit and grilled meat skewers were all delicious, while the ones made by Nakiri Alice and Nakiri Leonora were mixed, with the quality being completely random.

　"Hmm... Brother Bai Yuan, why are all the skewers you make so delicious, while mine are at least a third of a disaster..."

　Spitting out the grilled meat in her mouth, Alice Nakiri stuck out her tongue, looking at the skewer in her hand with disgust. The taste was awful; it looked like she hadn't washed her feet in three days...

　"Because I understand the basic characteristics of the ingredients and know which combinations will taste good, I tend to go in the direction of making them taste better when I experiment. Also, since I've already made it, I shouldn't waste it."

　Seeing that Alice Nakiri had only taken one bite before tossing the skewer aside, Bai Yuan frowned almost imperceptibly, then picked up the skewer she had thrown away and started eating it.

　Wow, it's the soy sauce flavor type.

　"But it tastes awful, it's practically inedible!"

　Watching Bai Yuan pick up her skewers, Alice Nakiri pouted. "If they're so bad, why not just throw them away? It's not like we can't afford to buy more."

　But thinking about it carefully, it seems that Bai Yuan has never wasted anything. From childhood to adulthood, he has eaten all the failed dishes she made.

　Despite her constant complaints, it seemed like Bai Yuan was always the one cleaning up her messes...

　"It's about tasting this bitterness to remind yourself never to make such dishes again. Besides, every grain of food is hard-earned, and only by learning to cherish food can we make good dishes."

　Seeing Alice Nakiri's nonchalant expression, Bai Yuan raised his hand and tapped her on the head, stating the philosophy of the Dark Cuisine World.

　In the world of culinary disasters, anyone who dares to waste food will first be arrested and beaten, and those who repeatedly fail to correct their ways will be killed!

　Although there are many bad things in the world of dark cuisine, Bai Yuan thinks this is something that can be inherited.

　Tasting the bitterness of a failed dish paves the way for a successful one. At the same time, food is hard to come by, so we should approach cooking with reverence to avoid waste and create delicious food!

　"I understand, I'll take the last bite!"

　Seeing the skewers in Bai Yuan's hand, Alice Nakiri suddenly spoke up, and without waiting for his agreement, she snatched them away, her face showing a hint of excitement, and took a bite with relish.

　"what!"

　Meanwhile, Leonora Nakiri was trying to enhance the flavor of her fruit-grilled meat with beer. She accidentally poured some on the charcoal fire, causing flames to erupt and startling her.

　Startled, she involuntarily fell into Bai Yuan's arms, then, as if realizing something, she stood up with a flushed face.

　"Ahem, sorry, I just suddenly thought of this and just went ahead and did it. I hope I've caused you trouble."

　At this moment, Leonora Nakiri was slightly drunk, her speech was a bit slurred, and her mind was not clear, which is why she did such a stupid thing.

　"No problem, beer and barbecue is a great idea, just watch me!"

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, and then a handful of iron skewers appeared in his hand. Various ingredients were skewered on them at an extremely fast speed and placed on the charcoal fire.

　As night fell, the glow of the charcoal fire illuminated smiling faces. Amidst laughter and chatter, every bite of barbecue tasted like happiness, warming the entire night.

　Chapter 57 Target: Guangzhou, An Encounter with Hojo Miyoko on the Plane

　"Brother Bai Yuan, can I go with you?"

　Nordic countries, Denmark, airport.

　Looking at the boy who was a head taller than her, Alice Nakiri clutched his suitcase, her eyes brimming with tears, her heart filled with reluctance.

　"In principle, there is no problem. However, you should know that you will be going to Totsuki Academy next year, right?"

　"Stay here this year and keep Nora company. We'll be apart for a long time, and she's so lonely here all by herself."

　"But... okay, I understand."

　He reached out and gently patted Alice Nakiri's head, watching her conflicted expression, and said softly. He could certainly take Alice away; although it would be a bit troublesome, it wasn't a problem.

　However, if that were the case, Leonora Nakiri would truly become a clown, with her hard-earned daughter running off with a man, leaving her alone at home as an empty nester.

　Bai Yuan shook his head; the last vestiges of his conscience prevented him from doing such a thing.

　"Don't be too sad. A short separation is for a better reunion. I hope you will have grown up when we meet again next time."

　Look at the mouth

　After a few pauses, seemingly unsure what to say, Bai Yuan gently wiped away Alice's tears and spoke softly.

　"Attention passengers traveling to Guangzhou, China: Check-in for your flight DS8848 is now open. Please proceed to counter number 8. Thank you!"

　At the same time, the airport's announcement system came on, signaling the end of the farewell greetings and it was time to board and leave.

　"Brother Bai Yuan, squat down for a moment."

　Reaching out and tugging at Bai Yuan's sleeve, Alice Nakiri tilted her head back, assessing the distance between her cheek and Bai Yuan's. Even standing on tiptoe, she couldn't reach him!

　Relying on this piece of wood to take the initiative was unlikely before she came of age, so she decided to take the initiative herself.

　"Hmm, what's wrong?"

　Looking at Alice Nakiri's suppressed and restrained gaze, Bai Yuan knew very well what he was about to face, but he still squatted down.

　The next moment, a soft sensation pressed against him, making the boy's blood rush to his head, but he still reached out and hugged Alice Nakiri without pushing her away.

　"Don't forget me, Brother Bai Yuan."

　"I can't forget you, wait for me to come back."

　After saying this, Alice Nakiri looked at Bai Yuan with deep affection. At this moment, her breathing was a little heavy, and her chest was rising and falling, indicating that she was not at peace.

　Although she had achieved what she had longed for, she couldn't be happy at all. The thought that she wouldn't be able to see Bai Yuan for the next few years made her feel as if a piece of her heart was missing.

　Watching Bai Yuan's departing figure, Nakiri Alice stood there blankly for almost half an hour before turning around and leaving.

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　"Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Welcome aboard Platinum Airlines."

　Please take your seat as soon as you find it, and make sure your carry-on luggage is properly placed...

　As I boarded the plane, I heard the familiar announcement.

　Bai Yuan casually took out his Bluetooth earphones from his backpack, put them on, went to his seat, closed his eyes to rest, and waited for the plane to take off.

　With the help of Leonora Nakiri, he obtained legal status in Denmark and a passport to travel to China.

　Because the destination was Guangzhou, China, and most of the passengers on the plane were Chinese, they were communicating in Mandarin, which sounded especially warm to him.

　After thinking for a moment, Bai Yuan took off his headphones again. His seat was in the business class of the plane, which was more comfortable than economy class and suitable for long-haul flights.

　Moreover, those who sit in business class are generally industry elites with a broader and wider knowledge base than the average person, from whom you can obtain a lot of information.

　While in Denmark, Bai Yuan frequently viewed information about China on television and online, but much of this information was outdated.

　To know the exact and accurate results, you still need to go to the local area and experience it for yourself.

　Of course, you can also get information by chatting with people, but you need to distinguish between true and false information yourself, otherwise you can easily be deceived.

　"Excuse me, could you please put my luggage away? I can't quite reach it, and the flight attendants seem to be busy too."

　Just as Bai Yuan was lost in thought, a sweet female voice rang in his ears. He turned his head and saw two girls, one tall and one short.

　Standing before him was a pretty girl with short, shoulder-length hair, wearing a short-sleeved dress with half-buttoned back and black lace stockings. She had a pure and lovely face, red lips and white teeth, and exuded youthful energy; she looked like she had just come of age.

　The other one had a more youthful face, but it was clear she was a beauty in the making. She was wearing a slit cheongsam in the traditional Chinese style, and her figure was very well-developed, creating a strong contrast with her slightly immature appearance.

　At that moment, the older girl was greeting him, while the younger girl watched from the side, looking somewhat dejected.

　She was holding a backpack and trying to stand on tiptoe to put it on the overhead rack, but because she wasn't tall enough, she could only stand there helplessly.

　Around them, flight attendants were helping other passengers board the plane, and for a moment no one noticed them. Even those who did notice had to proceed one by one in order.

　Therefore, Bai Yuan became their best target for help, and more importantly, they were simply exhausted. After traveling all day, all they wanted was to sit down and rest.

　"give it to me."

　Bai Yuan naturally wouldn't refuse the beautiful woman's request, especially since it was such a small favor. He immediately got up and helped her put her backpack on the luggage rack.

　"Thank you. My name is Li Wanwan, and I am Chinese. This is Hojo Miyoko, and I am Japanese."

　Since they were sitting right next door, and Bai Yuan had just helped them, Li Wanwan took the opportunity to introduce herself, along with the girl sitting next to her, Hojo Miyoko.

　"Hello."

　Hojo Miyoko nodded slightly to Bai Yuan, then turned her face away, looking around as if she had no intention of trying to build a good relationship with him.

　"Hello, my name is Bai Yuan, and I am also Chinese, but due to some special circumstances..."

　The reason is that my household registration is in Denmark.

　Bai Yuan introduced himself in Chinese. He had actually noticed Hojo Miyoko long ago. As one of only two Totsuki Academy students in Food Wars! who were skilled in Chinese cuisine, she left a deep impression on him.

　Although she was young, she was still recognizable by her facial features, a fact that Bai Yuan had already deeply felt in Nakiri Alice.

　However, I had never felt this way before.

　This feeling is especially strong now.

　Girls develop really fast. A thirteen-year-old looks almost the same as a sixteen or seventeen-year-old, except for her slightly immature face.

　"Have you lived in Denmark all your life? Your Chinese is really good."

　Hearing Bai Yuan's standard Mandarin pronunciation, Li Wanwan was somewhat surprised. His Mandarin must be above Grade A, even better than hers.

　"No, I came here later for some reasons. Now I'm going back to China to participate in the annual chef assessment in Guangzhou."

　Since Hojo Miyoko is here, and flew from Denmark to Guangzhou at this time, it's highly likely that they are also going to participate in the chef assessment.

　Wanting to travel together and ask about some precautions, but not wanting to ask directly, Bai Yuan came up with this indirect approach.

　By proactively revealing his own information, he could lower Li Wanwan and Hojo Miyoko's guard, thus making it easier to extract information from them.

　During his years in Denmark, in order to avoid being deceived in society, Bai Yuan taught himself a little psychology, and this trick was based on the book.

　"Are you also going to Guangzhou for the chef assessment? Then we're on the same path! Because we're coming to Europe to source ingredients, the only country that can fly directly to Guangzhou is Denmark."

　At this point, Li Wanwan couldn't help but sigh. Such a thing wouldn't normally happen.