The beginning is only when you become a chef

Chapter 107: All-Black Squid Ink Feast (Two-in-One Chapter)

Mitsuda no Suke kept muttering to herself.

The other people in Polar Star Dormitory also came to their senses.

Either his face looked heavy or heaved a sigh of relief.

Isshiki Hui said slowly:

"Now, Group B is surrounded by strong enemies, including the accomplished Hojo-san and Alice, the Arato Hisako classmate, and the Italian nobleman Takumi Aldini..."

"And me!" Yoshino Yuuki also had a sad face.

"Ah this."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then cast a sympathetic glance.

Yoshino Yuuki tried to cheer herself up: "I just want to fight well and present the results of my summer research without losing face. I don't dare to think about promotion!"

"Yukihira-kun, you are in Group A, right?"

"Yes, I am in Group A."

When answering, for some reason, Soma Yukihira's expression seemed to relax slightly.

"Come on, try to qualify in Group A."

What else could Isshiki Hui say but pat the Medicine King protagonist on the shoulder.

Saiba Joichiro suddenly said:

"Qualifying is not difficult, but what about the knockout rounds where the top eight will fight against each other?"

Yukihira Soma: “…”

Which pot does not open which pot.

How can you give someone a sudden blow like this, Dad?

"so!"

Saiba Joichiro smiled and said to everyone in Polar Star Dormitory:
"There are only a few days left. During these few days, I will help you make up for the lessons and improve your cooking skills as much as possible."

"If you have any questions about cooking or dishes, please feel free to ask me for help!"

Huh? What's going on here?

When the friends in Polar Star Dormitory realized what was happening, they were extremely surprised.

"Shura", a senior Totsuki master, is willing to be the tutor, which is something that cannot be obtained even with a large amount of money.

Isshiki Hui, a member of the Ten Elite, immediately lost his composure and raised his hands:

"Saiba-senpai, can you include me? I want to improve my cooking skills, too!"

then.

Saiba Joichiro moved into the third floor of Polaris Dormitory.

Because the room 303 where he stayed during his student days was already occupied by his son, Saibajo Ichiro could only stay in room 301.

Put away your luggage and make your bedding.

Cai Bo Cheng Yilang thought of something, opened WeChat, and sent a message to Xia An:
“How about a proxy war?”

Xia An quickly replied: "What do you mean?"

"The disciples of your sect and the disciples of my sect, let's see whose disciples can go the furthest in this autumn selection competition."

Xia An: "Including your son Soma Yukihira?"

"include."

Xia An: "Then let's not play anymore. Your son has an aura, and my disciple may not be able to beat him without cheating."

"???"

Saiba Chengyilang's eyebrows twitched: "Let's just play and have fun. My bet is a classic ancient recipe!"

Xia An: "(picking nose) Please post the recipe first, and then I'll see if you will accept it."

This kid is really smart.

Saiba Joichiro shook his head, walked out of the Polaris Dormitory, and prepared to visit Professor Miyazato Takao.

……

And at the same time.

A luxury stretch limousine with a four-seater trunk picked up the person at Tokyo Airport.

"Ms. Erina, Ms. Alice, thank you for your hard work."

Hisako Arato, because of her secretary persona and powerful attributes, gradually got the nickname "Secretary-girl" in Totsuki School.

Upon receiving the news that the two eldest daughters of the Nakiri family had completed their summer vacation training and returned to Neon, Niito Hisako came to the airport early to wait for them.

On the way back to the Nakiri residence.

Next to Erina, Hisako Arato pretended to be flipping through her itinerary notebook.

In fact, his eyes were quietly moving between the two young ladies, Erina and Alice.

Put it before this summer practice.

It is difficult for these two young ladies to sit in a car calmly without quarreling or arguing.

Even with the support of their grandfather, Nakiri Senzaemon, the two sisters would still have a small quarrel when they met at the dinner table on weekdays.

In short, they have completely different personalities and are like water and fire.

But now, Xinhu Hisako discovered that after this trip to Shenzhou, the relationship between the two sisters has actually eased a lot.

Just as Xinhu Feishazi was secretly relieved.

No need to feel uncomfortable being sandwiched between two young ladies.

Alice suddenly said:
"Erina, it's a pity that you are one of the top ten and are not participating in this year's autumn selection."

Pause.

Alice said confidently, yet provocatively:

"Otherwise I will make you, the last one among the top ten, feel the pain of defeat!"

Arata Hisako:? ?
coming.

The classic plot of the Nakiri family house may only be late, but never absent!
Miss Alice is once again speaking wildly and using her taunting skills in an attempt to anger Miss Erina.

If things go as planned, Ms. Erina will...

Unexpectedly, it was beyond Xinhu Feisha's expectation.

Erina only raised a faint sneer at the corner of her lips. She was neither angry nor quarrelsome. She just gave a concise and powerful answer:
"Now that you have four-star cooking skills, let's talk about confronting me head-on."

Alice choked suddenly.

"Okay, okay."

"I know you've already got four-star cooking skills. Can you please stop mentioning it all the time, as if you're afraid that others don't know that you've made great progress in your practice this summer?"

Alice turned to the mask of pain and held her forehead.

Xinhu Hisako listened, still full of questions:
"??"

Ah this.

Miss Erina has already broken through to four-star cooking skills? !

She looked at Erina Nakiri. Between the "master" and the servant, there was no need to ask. From the hint of satisfaction in Erina's eyes, Hisako Arato guessed that this was true.

Then, she suddenly felt very regretful.

Why don't you work hard to get a spot and follow Miss Erina to Shenzhou for training?

If she could improve her cooking skills by half a star, it would greatly increase her competitiveness in this year's selection.

Hisako Arato is also a first-year student.

He is good at cooking various medicinal dishes.

The true Medicine King of Totsuki Academy.

Of course, Hisako Arato's goal of improving her cooking skills is completely different from that of other Totsuki students.

She didn't have any grand ideals in life. She knew that Miss Erina had the divine tongue and a series of side effects. Therefore, the philosophy of life that Niito Hisako had always implemented was that she hoped to always be a personal secretary and serve the lady, and to prepare medicinal food for her every day to help her regulate her health.

According to the original life destiny.

In the quarterfinals of this autumn's selection, Hisako Nijima was defeated by Ryo Hayama.

Then, Xinhu Feishazi will rethink the "original intention" of learning cooking and truly establish a healthy life plan.

"correct!"

Alice suddenly smacked her hands:

"Master said that I should send him a message after we arrive safely in Neon!"

After saying that, he took out his cell phone. Alice looked at the "master and servant" pair of Erina and Hisako who were sitting side by side across from her.

Smiling, he turned the phone around, suddenly inserted his head into the camera, and took a photo with a click.

Send fresh and hot photos via WeChat.

Alice: "(picture.jpg) Three beautiful girls from Totsuki High School send their regards to you, Master~"

Xia An: "Are we there yet?"

Alice: "In the car, we will be back home soon."

Xia An: "Give my regards to the commander-in-chief for me."

Alice: "Hey, Master, I have something to ask you. If I encounter any troubles or problems in my daily life, can I talk to you and get answers at any time?"

Xia An: "You can bother me in the middle of the night with cooking troubles, but please forgive me for not being the intimate giegie about the daily delusions and emotional problems of an adolescent girl."

Looking at the mobile chat interface.

Alice couldn't help but cover her mouth and snicker.

There was no trace of sadness or distress on his face as his mind was coldly blocked by his master, only the cunningness that came from the teasing and pranks he was having.

"Alice, what are you doing?"

Erina frowned, smelling something wrong, and immediately became alert.

"Chatting with Master, and letting him know I'm safe."

Alice looked at the alert Erina across from her and said with a teasing look on her face, "Oh, so-and-so can't even type a word when chatting with Master about the little troubles of adolescence, right?"

Erina: “…”

When Niida Hisako noticed Miss Erina's pink fist, it suddenly became hard.

The group returned to the Nakiri family residence in the mountains behind Totsuki.

Old man Senzaemon was in the living room, chatting with guests who came to visit his house.

As soon as they entered the door, they spoke one after another:
"grandfather."

"We have returned with our studies accomplished~"

what.

Then the sisters looked at their visitor.

"Saiba-senpai?"

They were very surprised.

Shiroichiro went to Professor Miyazato Takao's place and seemed to have gained something from the trip. He is in a good mood now:
"How is it going? After I left Lijiang City, have you made any breakthroughs during the second half of your summer studies?"

Alice: "I've broken through to three-star cooking!"

Erina: "My seasoning skills have reached perfection!"

Saibajo Ichiro, who was just asking casually as a greeting, was a little stunned:
"Um, have you all broken through?"

"Learning from Boss Xia, your cooking skills have improved so quickly?"

At this time, "Shura" suddenly had the idea of ​​sending his son to study further.

It takes one month.

Achieve a breakthrough in cooking skills.

It's totally worth the trip, it's worth spending a lot of money!
Even Mr. Senzaemon was surprised and silent for a moment. As an elder, he couldn't help but show his expectation and suggested:
"So you're going to use dishes to show the results of your training?"

Sisters, what you want.

He answered yes immediately, then both hurried to the back house to put their luggage away and went into their respective kitchens.

Watch them walk away briskly.

Mr. Senzaemon sighed: "I have to call Boss Xia in person..."

Saiba Chengyilang nodded:
"I want to make a phone call to express my gratitude."

"I can see that cooking skills are one aspect. Commander, your two granddaughters have become closer to the world of business, and their state of mind has also subtly changed."

He was full of praise and envy.

"Back then, I traveled to various countries and tempered my mentality and state of mind after experiencing all kinds of things."

"Now Erina and Alice are following Boss Xia to open a stall and are getting in touch with the local culture. They are much luckier than I was back then!"

Mr. Senzaemon nodded repeatedly and said in a deep voice:
“These mentalities and states of mind cannot be cultivated through teaching. You can only observe and understand them yourself.”

"This is also a social lesson that many Totsuki geniuses have to learn after leaving school. Many geniuses are unable to struggle and stand up again, so they are unable to comprehend the heart of a chef, and fall like everyone else..."

Then, the "food devil" made an international call.

"Hey?"

"Thank you, Boss Xia!"

This time, the video call mode was specially turned on. The old man in a Japanese kimono with white hair, white eyebrows and white beard, sitting on the tatami and cushions, actually bowed solemnly to the camera and to Xia An on the other end of the call to express his gratitude:

"My two granddaughters have received precious growth in life under your care."

Xia An on the video screen smiled slightly:
"What are you talking about? Since the tuition fee for the commander-in-chief is the book "White Snake Chain", my teaching must be worthy of its value."

Huh?
Nakiri Senzaemon saw that Xia An was in the kitchen.

In addition, Xia An fixed his mobile phone on a bracket and maintained a video call while cooking and slaughtering a batch of fresh cuttlefish.

When I witnessed Xia An slaughtering a cuttlefish, he carefully picked out the ink sac and removed all debris from the cuttlefish's internal organs.

"Boss Xia, are you researching new dishes?"

Hear the words.

Saibajo Ichiro, who couldn't help himself, suddenly stood up and left the table without caring about etiquette, and sat down behind the camera of the video call with Mr. Senzaemon.

He waved and said hello: "Hey, Boss Xia, what new dishes are you working on?"

At this moment, Xia An was immersing the ink sac, which had been rinsed repeatedly, into a glass mixing basin filled with clean water to rinse out the cuttlefish ink.

The clear water in the basin turned dark, visibly.

Look at such a delicate and sophisticated approach.

"You've been killing a lot of cuttlefish to get their ink sacs recently, haven't you?"

As he spoke, Saiba Chengyilang suddenly thought of something, and his eyes narrowed:

"The theme of the second episode of that show has been announced, right? Could it be that the dish you are trying to make is..."

Xia An's calm voice came from the video call without even raising his head:
"Yes, I am trying out the dishes for the second episode."

Xia An was still picking the ink sacs of fresh cuttlefish one by one.

Many people subconsciously think that these "inks" are black and dirty because of their color.

But the reality is quite the opposite.

Whether it is cuttlefish, squid or octopus ink, it is a healthy food that is high in protein and low in fat.

They are safe and non-toxic, have strong coloring power, and are considered the healthiest natural food coloring.

Moreover, research has also found that these "inks" contain essential amino acids for the human body, as well as mineral nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.

Not only is it edible, it also has good nutritional value and can even be used as medicine or as a health product.

therefore.

In Xia An's opinion.

Since the edible value of "ink" is so high, we should not waste it. How about making it into "squid ink noodles"?
Of course, using squid ink to make noodles and pasta is by no means Xia An’s first invention.

In neon, in the western food empire of Italy, or other countries.

The way of eating cuttlefish noodles has been popular for a long time.

But Xia An is confident that because of his golden special skill, the White Snake Chain, the cuttlefish noodles he makes will have an impeccable black background, allowing diners' taste buds to embrace the pure dark soul and enjoy the different "dark cuisine" reproduced in modern times.

Saiba Joichiro and old man Nakiri Senzaemon watched for more than ten minutes and saw that Xia An had been picking ink sacs tirelessly and there seemed to be no end in sight.

"You want so much and such thick squid ink?" Saiba Chengichiro asked in confusion.

"Correct."

"This squid ink is used to make the base soup, and also as a substitute for water to mix the flour to make the dough."

? ?
what's that?
Base soup, dough, are they going to make a full black squid ink feast?

"Commander-in-Chief——"

At this time, the butler brought Dojima Gin to the living room.

In the distance, Dojima Gin's loud voice rang out: "Are you calling me here to discuss this year's autumn trials?"

(End of this chapter)