I found a life simulator.

“I’m not a contestant,” Su Ze said, scratching his head.

Nikaido Yoshiaki's smile froze instantly.

Those who make it to the preliminary rounds are all worth befriending; they might become renowned culinary masters in the future. If they weren't contestants, there are only two possibilities for them to be here.

The contestants' family and friends, and the lost spectators.

The value of making connections immediately declined.

"My name is Su Ze, and I'm here with my wife." Su Ze had never heard of Erina Nakiri's appearance from anyone else, so bumping into Erina's classmate was a perfect opportunity to get to know her better.

Su Ze was lost in thought, and Nikaido Yoshiaki also had some ideas in mind.

This guy looks so young, how come he's already married?

Yoshiaki Nikaido thought to himself.

Getting married isn't difficult. With his family's wealth and influence, he could easily marry any girl from an ordinary background.

There's no need to make a fuss.

Su Ze pondered for a moment: if he pretended not to know Erina now, and then went on stage with Erina, would this person named Nikaido Yoshiaki think that his behavior was pretentious?

It’s better to do less than to do more.

"I think I heard Jia Nei's name in your mouth just now," Su Ze said calmly, carefully choosing his words.

Before Su Ze could finish speaking...

Yoshiaki Nikaido smiled politely and elegantly, "Haha, my friend, you're quite the joker. It's good that you're talking to me."

“If the Nakiri family finds out, you’ll be kicked out.”

"Do you know how terrifying the Nakiri family is?" Yoshiaki Nikaido pondered. "Let me put it this way: half of the restaurants in Japan depend on the Nakiri family for survival."

“Anyone from the Nakiri family who gives a review of any restaurant in Japan, even a mediocre one, can cause that restaurant to see a constant stream of customers within a month.”

"And the Nakiri family's daughter has been a regular customer of restaurants since childhood, all of which are renowned masters in the culinary world."

"Even if I wanted to marry into the Nakiri family, it would be wishful thinking. My family's French restaurant would probably be crushed by the Nakiri family, and they wouldn't even notice it."

“However, the identity of Erina’s husband is indeed an unsolved mystery in our culinary world.” Yoshiaki Nikaido said, feigning deep thought, “Because the Nakiri family did not invite many people to this wedding.”

"It was a completely secret marriage."

"However, it is worth mentioning that after Erina got married, she announced her retirement from the culinary world, and there has been little news about her since. This time, many people are coming back because of Erina's reputation."

"Speaking of which, could this sudden comeback be due to a marital breakdown?" Yoshiaki Nikaido said in a speculative tone, "He's been retired for so long without anything happening, so he shouldn't be making a comeback."

"I think that with Erina's strong personality, she probably bullied her husband every day, drove him to cheat on her, and then got angry and divorced him to make a comeback."

“I witnessed her fiery temper back when I was at Totsuki Academy.”

In the end, Yoshiaki Nikaido didn't forget to mention "Totsuki Academy" to embellish his own reputation. He usually pays a lot of attention to this kind of gossip, and he just blurted it all out in a moment of inspiration.

"Don't you dare to make baseless accusations." Su Zeyi said righteously, "Erina is the best in the world. Not only does she cook the best food in the world for me every day, but she is also gentle and considerate. Domineering? That's not domineering. That's aristocratic elegance."

saved.

grass.

saved!

He thought I was joking, but Su Ze was actually telling the truth. But what gave this guy the right to joke around...?

Su Ze's expression and tone revealed such a strong will to survive.

Nikaido Yoshiaki immediately felt a chill run down his spine. He swallowed hard and quietly looked back.

The next second, he was frozen in place as if he had been under a spell.

The chef's uniform, pristine white, perfectly complemented Erina Nakiri's fair and jade-like skin, giving her an ethereal and otherworldly aura.

Her long, flowing golden hair cascaded down her back and waist like a waterfall, her delicate features framed a face as beautiful as a lotus emerging from water, and her gleaming eyes held a chilling killing intent.

Although it's a chef's outfit that doesn't really accentuate the figure, at first glance, it has the dazzling brilliance of an idol star in person.

Yes!

The real deal!

Nakiri Erina!

"The Nakiri family's affairs are none of your business," Nakiri Erina said calmly, raising her hand and slapping Nikaido Yoshiaki across the face.

The two bodyguards standing behind Yoshiaki Nikaido didn't dare to move an inch.

Who the hell would dare touch this?

"Am I fierce?" Erina Nakiri asked Su Ze in a questioning tone. "Am I short-tempered?"

Su Ze shook his head like a rattle-drum, saying, "Fierce? Not fierce at all. I don't know who spread this rumor. People like that deserve to die."

Say something.

Erina was indeed a bit irritable.

But the attitude towards him was definitely better than that towards most people.

hai.

Maybe that's why they have a sweet tongue.

Su Ze felt that he had a pretty high emotional intelligence, and the term "straight man" was an insult to him and a prejudice against him!

“Yes, I don’t know where all these rumors came from.” Erina Nakiri then naturally reached out and took Su Ze’s arm.

She just escorted Ayazawa and Rina to the central audience seats and asked Alice Nakiri to look after them. She asked Suze to come and wait for her here.

first.

Then I heard something infuriating.

Is she short-tempered at Totsuki Academy? She's just strict with others, how can that be called short-tempered?

People who gossip behind others' backs for no reason are despicable.

Chapter 36 The Soul-Eating Competition? (X) The Dog-Killing Competition! (?)

Yoshiaki Nikaido froze on the spot.

He got slapped by Erina Nakiri.

However, the slap didn't really shock him much, because being caught red-handed gossiping about the Nakiri family and talking about their affairs was no big deal for him.

in Japan.

Although the class system is not as rigid as in South Korea, it is not entirely absent. The Nakiri family is a behemoth, and the Nakiri surname is so powerful that no one in the culinary world can move under its weight.

What shocked him was...

That guy, who was just average-looking—no, in his eyes, just an ordinary person—was actually the one who married Erina Nakiri.

What shocked him even more was...

Despite her strong stance, Erina Nakiri would take the initiative to link her arm with his.

Small head, big doubts.

Is this what a married woman is like?

Is she considerate and loving towards her husband, but ruthless and ruthless towards outsiders?

Yoshiaki Nikaido forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. He had been beaten, but he could only face it with a smile. Even if he wanted to transform into a monster and fight back, he would have to consider whether he had the strength to do so.

Erina Nakiri wouldn't care what the clown was thinking.

They are not worthy, nor are they qualified.

If you gossip about others, be prepared to be reprimanded.

Linked to Su Ze's arm, she slowly walked into the venue, initially going unnoticed, but eventually attracting the attention of most people.

Erina Nakiri has experienced so many situations. She appeared on food shows from a young age and often commented on food. She has seen a lot of attention and is no stranger to being in the spotlight.

However, the gazes of passersby this time were more or less filled with curiosity, and this strange and special look made Erina Nakiri feel uneasy.

Su Ze noticed Erina Nakiri's anxiety.

With his other free hand, he gently stroked the hand that Erina was holding.

Don't know why.

Su Ze subconsciously made this gesture as if he wanted to comfort her.

Senzaemon Nakiri walked over with a smile.

All the contestants who had arrived at the venue, whether they were paying attention or not, turned their attention to the movements of the former leading figure in the culinary world, the renowned Nakiri Senzaemon.

"Is that the son-in-law of the Nakiri family?"

"He's in great spirits."

"They're a perfect match for the young lady!"

Seeing this entrance, everyone had to give them face. If Su Ze and Erina Nakiri hadn't made such an intimate entrance, there might have been some whispers and gossip.

But now they're holding hands.

They clearly look like a loving couple.

There's no need for people to say things that are unpleasant.

"Is everyone here?" a guy who looked like a host asked, holding a microphone. "If everyone's here, let's start with a standard entrance ceremony and an explanation of the rules, and then the first round of the preliminary rounds will begin."

The photographers prepared their equipment.

"Commander Nakiri, could you please move to the center?" the photographer suggested.

The entire Food Soul Competition is broadcast live, with the aim of promoting and popularizing the dishes; otherwise, so many chefs wouldn't be participating.

This competition still had the flavor of the fame and fortune arena.

If a chef's dishes can elicit enthusiastic praise from the judges and garner screen time during a live stream, they can still generate some buzz and attract customers to their restaurants, even if they are eliminated later in the competition.

The host, holding the microphone, first introduced himself: "Hello, everyone in the live broadcast room. This is the cooking competition of the Food Soul Competition. I am the host, Yamano Kazuichi."

"The annual Food Soul Competition has finally begun again."

"This year's Food Soul Competition also welcomes new judges and new chefs. I'm sure everyone already knows about the return of Erina Nakiri, the granddaughter of the 'Food Demon King' Senzaemon Nakiri and a former culinary genius of the king level."

"The return of Erina Nakiri, who has been retired from the culinary world for seven years, is a highlight of this Food Soul Competition. As someone with the God Tongue, what kind of evaluation will Erina Nakiri bring to our dishes? This is the biggest highlight of this Food Soul Competition."

"Alright, enough chit-chat, let's take a look at the four renowned judges of this Food Soul Competition!"

"A renowned chef known for his gentle and simple folk cuisine, whose dishes bring a sense of healing to diners—Tadokoro Megumi!" Yamano Kazuichi said, half-jokingly, while holding the microphone.

The photographer's lens quickly found the somewhat inconspicuous lady.

Megumi Tadokoro smiled and waved.

"No need for introductions at all—a living legend—Mr. Dojima Gin!" Yamano Kawa waved his hand repeatedly, and the camera focused on a burly man with a crew cut.

He simply nodded.

When Erina made her comeback, Senzaemon Nakiri approached her and invited her to be a judge in the upcoming Food Soul Tournament. Gin Dojima put aside many other commitments and took time out of his busy schedule to become a judge and support Erina's comeback.

"Third place, the queen of meat cuisine, Ms. Mito Ikumi, whose knife skills and cooking techniques are both superb!"

"And our grand finale!"

When Yamano Kazuichi introduced the last person, his voice was already at its highest.

"Erina Nakiri, the owner of the God Tongue who has been retired from the Nakiri family for seven years and was once hailed as the most likely successor to the throne of Japanese cuisine!" Yamano Kazuichi shouted.

Your chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) is ridiculous.

Let's stop here.

I'd heard before that Japanese people are extremely immature and delusional.

Su Ze hadn't expected these people to be so childish. Even famous chefs had to give them nicknames that were so cringeworthy they were depressing in real life.

and also!

Wait a moment.

It's supposed to be an introduction to Erina Nakiri.