I found a life simulator.

Suze and Erina both turned a deaf ear.

Erina bit through her clothes, and when she saw Su Ze let go, a fleeting feeling of guilt crossed her mind, so she released her grip. Because she was still a little angry about what Su Ze had said earlier, her voice was somewhat stiff and cold, "Hisako, what were you saying just now?"

To Hisako Shinomiya, that tone was like a thunderclap out of nowhere.

Oops!

Is the young lady angry?

Hisako Shinoto thought for a moment, then realized that this was the Nakiri family home, and she had no right to interfere with what others did. She took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "It's nothing, you can continue. After all, you're family."

acid.

very sour.

What's wrong with you?

Erina Nakiri was confused about the situation, but Hisako was clearly feeling down, and the matter was really difficult to clarify.

Never mind, let's comfort them first.

"Hisako, we are best friends." Erina Nakiri said in a gentle tone. After all, they were old friends from ten years ago, and even if some things had changed, their habits remained the same.

A natural sense of intimacy was born in Erina's heart.

"Su Ze is just a man I happen to have taken pity on." Erina Nakiri glanced at Su Ze, feeling a bit angry, and then she insulted him to make herself feel better.

"Is that so?" Hisako Shinoto's mood warmed up.

So you're the real king of the harem?

Su Ze really wanted to complain. Although Alice Nakiri always wanted to mess with Erina, she was actually very concerned about Erina's life in private.

This is Hisako Shinto.

She got jealous right away, didn't she?

Even Su Ze, a straight man, could smell the jealousy emanating from her.

If Erina were a man, with her family background, culinary talent, and good looks, she would definitely be the eldest son of a prestigious family.

"Oh, right, I forgot to get to the point. Um... I'll be the examiner for the first round tomorrow." Hisako Shinoto steered the conversation to a more important topic. "Ms. Erina, could you perhaps lower the passing grade a little bit tomorrow?"

She gently pressed her right index finger and thumb together, making a small movement.

In terms of cooking.

Erina Nakiri is strict not only with others but also with herself. However, the first round of assessment is a preliminary selection process. If judged by Erina's standards, a large number of people would probably be eliminated right away.

So, will the competition still proceed?

"I will make my own decision on this," Erina Nakiri said, her eyes slightly narrowed. Standards are standards; lowering them would be lowering one's own principles. She would not back down on her bottom line.

Hey.

It seems that Lady Erina is about to instill fear in all of Japan's culinary community once again tomorrow, a fear stemming from the Nakiri family.

I just hope those unlucky guys don't choose Erina as their judges tomorrow!

Hisako Niito sighed inwardly.

"If there's nothing else, let's go. I need to rest," Erina Nakiri said wearily, a weariness that came from within.

Hisako Niito nodded.

Turn around and leave.

Adults' idle chatter is always boring. After watching her parents hug, Rina Nakiri became sleepy and fell asleep in bed.

After Hisako Shinto walked away, Su Ze gestured towards the door with his lip.

Erina Nakiri, who was still worried that one bed couldn't fit so many people, walked out knowingly.

The two walked into the corridor.

Su Ze remained expressionless; it was a bit difficult for him to say those words.

But I can't keep quiet about it.

"Erina, could you hold my hand at the ceremony tomorrow?" Su Ze asked with an innocent expression, but he easily said the words that made Erina Nakiri want to strangle him.

Chapter 34 Rewarding Myself with a Night's Sleep on the Floor

Perhaps he was angered by Su Ze too much.

Erina Nakiri has become much more resilient to pressure. Although she wanted to strangle Su Ze, she didn't immediately throw a tantrum.

"Reason?" Erina Nakiri asked, frowning.

“This is an opportunity.” Su Ze didn’t hide his thoughts. “Do you think it’s better to publicly execute someone once, or to execute them countless times?”

Without the slightest hesitation, Erina Nakiri said, "It's definitely better to only publicly execute him once."

The feeling of being publicly executed by Hisako Shinto today is something Erina will never forget. That look in her eyes is something she can recall whenever she thinks about it.

"Then what are you hesitating for?" Su Ze bluntly stated his feelings. "Isn't this an opportunity?"

Erina Nakiri wasn't stupid; she had already understood what Su Ze meant.

“We’ve at least gained some recognition in the culinary world through this competition, right? Wouldn’t it be a one-time solution to present our best performance?” Su Ze continued. “Your friends and family, including outsiders, will find it hard to doubt our relationship. After that, all that will bother us is the pretense we have in front of Rina and Arisawa.”

"When the time comes, won't you want to make a comeback in the culinary world? You can take care of your own things during the day, and I can stay home and take care of the children."

"At night, I only need to hug the child once before I can rest."

“One year, five years, ten years later, Rina and Arisawa will have grown up and have their own ideas. It’s okay for us to break up peacefully.”

Erina Nakiri made up her mind.

"it is good."

We've already held hands and hugged today. If it can solve the problem once and for all and reduce the number of times we're publicly shamed, what's wrong with holding hands once?

Su Ze breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that you agreed.

He thought Erina would refuse, but it seems she's not completely unreasonable.

"Let's go back and rest then." Su Ze prepared to return to his room.

Watching Su Ze's figure disappear into the distance.

Erina Nakiri hesitated for a moment, then blurted out, "Suze, do you think people can change in ten years?"

"I don't know." Su Ze didn't know why Erina Nakiri suddenly asked this question.

"Hisako just spoke to me, and what she said was simply to ask me to relax the requirements for the review process. If we were back in the past, she wouldn't have said something like that," Erina Nakiri said with a firm tone.

"Uh, that's because you were in school back then, right?" Su Ze paused for a moment and thought for a moment before saying, "In school, the stricter the better. After all, if the school isn't strict, who knows what kind of people these students will become after they graduate."

“But now that we’re in the workforce, people tend to care more about saving face, right?” Su Ze could understand Hisako Shinto’s behavior.

Su Ze spoke rather tactfully, but in the adult world, it's indeed better to be more tactful in dealing with people. Being too rigid in one's actions can easily lead to rejection.

From a certain perspective, mediocrity is the key to fitting in.

"Then what should I do?" Erina Nakiri actually asked Su Ze for advice, a rare sight for the usually opinionated young lady to seek advice from others.

Ultimately, she is still a 17-year-old girl at heart.

“The meaning of life lies in not forgetting your original aspirations, why do you ask me?” Su Ze replied, “When you ask me, you probably already have a decision in your heart.”

"I asked you just to see if we agreed, and to seek comfort."

"Even if I offer a different opinion, you won't change it, and I won't force others to agree with my opinion."

"Erina, make the choice you think is right."

"I don't know anything about cooking, but I know you as a person."

Whatever choice you make, whatever it may be, I will do what I should do, and I will only support you and support you even more.

Erina Nakiri froze in place.

"Although you usually seem like you have a sharp tongue and can't speak properly, when it comes to crucial moments, the things you say actually get high marks from me." Erina Nakiri nodded with an affirmative tone, "There's a reason why my future self chose you."

"On matters of principle, my stance will not change." Su Ze knew very well that Erina Nakiri would not let someone pass the review easily just because of whether there was an open audition or not, or because of saving face.

He supports Erina Nakiri being a little stricter in the assessment.

However, Su Ze doesn't understand many things, so he speaks and acts recklessly, only leading others astray. It's best to trust the professionalism of the experts and support their choices.

Erina Nakiri is his wife in name only.

In terms of stance.

Both of them are unlucky souls trapped in the future, ten years in the future.

In this kind of situation, instead of supporting each other, are we going to stab each other in the back?

"On matters of principle, my stance will not change." Erina Nakiri's words made her intentions clear: any dish that doesn't meet her standards will not be accepted by her.

"We're on the same page about two things today," Su Ze said with a sigh. "As a reward for you, I'll sleep on the floor tonight."

The first thing was something Su Ze brought up.

The second thing was brought up by Erina Nakiri.

Both sides submitted their opinions, and their steps were completely in sync.

When Su Ze walked out of the room, he glanced at the bed in Erina's room. It was a bit small, not as big as the bed at home. It would be just right for Rina, Arize, and one other person to sleep in.

If four people sleep in one bed, there won't be enough room.

The last time he slept in the same bed with Erina Nakiri, what happened was so vivid in his mind that it was almost etched into his DNA. Now, Su Ze would rather sleep on the floor than share a bed with Erina.

Purely for oneself.

Besides, there's no problem with my wife and kids sleeping in the bed.

Humility is a virtue.

"Let's go back to sleep, I'm a little sleepy too," Su Ze said, stretching.

next second.

Erina Nakiri reached out and took Su Ze's arm.

"What are you doing?" Su Ze asked, confused.

"Practice beforehand, so you won't be nervous on the day." Erina Nakiri realized that she no longer felt nervous as she linked arms with Su Ze.

"By the way, Su Ze, I don't know why, but I've suddenly developed a craving for sour things lately." Erina Nakiri frowned and said, "Could I be pregnant again?"

After thinking for a moment, Su Ze said, "Maybe it's because you used to really like sour foods?"

Erina Nakiri thought for a moment and said, "That makes sense. As long as it tastes good, I can accept any flavor."

“You’re making a comeback to the culinary world after a seven-year hiatus, so you should get your health certificate, right? You can just get a checkup then.” Su Ze shrugged and said, “If I’m really pregnant, I’ll be there for the delivery and take responsibility all the way.”

Chapter 35 Maybe that's because he has a sweet tongue.

The scene of the Food Soul Competition.

The stadium, which can hold 20,000 people, was temporarily converted. Outside the venue, people were already coming and going. At this kind of competition, not only were there contestants from the preliminary rounds, but also many local residents who came to watch. Sometimes, the dishes made by the contestants would be judged by these audience members.

The entrance passage.

A number of athletes have already arrived.

Su Ze randomly found a seat and sat down.

"Hello." A man in a suit, with his legs crossed and two bodyguards wearing sunglasses behind him, greeted him with narrowed eyes.

"Hello." Su Ze noticed that the other person was greeting him and responded in kind.

"You're also a contestant in this Food Soul Competition, right?" The man introduced himself. "My name is Yoshiaki Nikaido, and my family runs a French restaurant."

"It's quite remarkable that the contestants have made it this far."

"After all, you need to have a certain level of strength to get into the preliminary rounds. After all, the organizer of the Food Soul Competition is the Nakiri family."

"By the way, the young lady of the Nakiri family, Erina Nakiri, is making a comeback. Let me tell you a little secret: I was also a student at Totsuki Academy."

"She and Miss Erina are alumni."

"By the way, I've been so busy talking to myself, I wonder what your name is?" Nikaido Yoshiaki said with a grin.