Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"I almost forgot, it would taste even better with another spoonful of braising broth."

Just as Bai Yuan was preparing to cook the next batch of shrimp and scrambled eggs, he suddenly remembered that the dish in front of him was too bland, so he scooped a spoonful of medicinal broth and poured it on top to enhance the flavor.

Although it's not the traditional shrimp and scrambled eggs, the taste is just as good as the traditional version, and it even has a unique flavor due to the addition of medicinal broth.

"Won't adding braising broth to shrimp and scrambled eggs make it too salty?"

Seeing Bai Yuan's actions, Nakiri Erina asked curiously.

“Ordinary braising broth is definitely not suitable, but the braising broth of Hisago is relatively mild in flavor and has a unique flavor due to the addition of a large amount of medicinal herbs.”

While preparing another batch of shrimp and scrambled eggs, Bai Yuan explained to Nakiri Erina.

Regular braising liquid is definitely not suitable, but Hisako Shinto's medicinal braising liquid does not contain much salt in order to highlight the aroma of the braising liquid.

"May I try a bite first?"

Looking at the glistening shrimp and scrambled egg rice, Alice Nakiri, who had been silent all along, swallowed hard, her eyes filled with longing.

The semi-solid state of the egg liquid makes the shrimp and scrambled eggs look soft and moist, with a slight sheen on the surface, and it is placed on top of the white rice.

The tender, white shrimp are scattered among the egg layers, their curved shape revealing a fresh and bouncy texture, making you feel their crispness just by looking at them.

The addition of tomatoes gives the dish a bright red-orange hue; some are cut into small pieces and melted into the egg mixture, while others are slightly larger to retain the texture of the fruit.

The edges soften slightly and a little sweet and sour juice seeps out, blending with the egg liquid to form a light orange-yellow sauce. The sour aroma mixed with the fragrance of herbs makes your mouth water!

No matter who it is, it's impossible to resist such temptation at the moment of seeing it.

Alice Nakiri is no exception!

"Eat up, you greedy little girl."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan was taken aback for a moment before realizing what she meant and handed her the spoon beside him.

"Gudu."

Seeing this, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but swallow, a look of longing on her face. She clearly wanted to eat it too, but was too embarrassed to say so.

More importantly, she was carrying a plate in her hand, and she would run off to eat halfway through her work. It's hard for her to do something so unruly.

"Alright, let's take the food out and eat together."

As he spoke, Bai Yuan placed the next serving of shrimp and scrambled eggs onto a plate.

He naturally saw through Erina Nakiri's thoughts; this girl wore her heart on her sleeve, making her all too easy to understand.

"Yay, Hisako, this is for you."

"Yes, Erina-sama."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri's face lit up with excitement.

She glanced down at the plate in her hand, then looked at Hisako Shinoto not far away, handed her the food, and quickly scooped up another plate of rice for herself.

Although it was just a simple task of assisting, it filled the emptiness in her heart.

Finally, I can help out in the kitchen!

Soon, the four of them brought their respective shrimp and scrambled egg rice bowls to the living room, pulled out chairs, and sat down.

"I'm gonna start now."

Before eating, Alice Nakiri clasped her hands together with a faint look of piety on her face. Then, she transformed into a hungry demon and began to devour the shrimp and scrambled egg rice.

While Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto didn't eat as extravagantly as she did, they were still wolfing down their food, enjoying the top-quality delicacies in front of them.

"The rice soaks up the egg and tomato broth, each grain carrying a subtle salty, savory, and sweet flavor, moist yet not mushy!"

As she tasted the sweet and sour flavor on her tongue, Alice Nakiri's eyes became glazed over, filled with longing for the shrimp and scrambled eggs.

The scrambled eggs are fluffy and soft, with a subtle milky aroma and the sweetness of the egg liquid, melting in your mouth.

Next, the umami flavor of the shrimp bursts on the tongue, its bouncy and firm texture contrasting sharply with the delicate texture of the egg, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

The addition of tomatoes makes the overall flavor more vibrant. Ripe tomatoes are sweet and juicy, and some parts are stewed until they almost melt, giving the scrambled eggs a refreshing fruity aroma.

The larger pieces of tomato release a slightly acidic juice when bitten, balancing the rich flavors of the egg and shrimp and creating a new taste experience.

"This feeling is so... satisfying!"

As she said this, Erina Nakiri's toes curled slightly, and her body tensed up slightly without her noticing.

The next moment, the God Tongue started operating at high speed, giving her an experience unlike anyone else's.

At this moment, she felt as if she were in a golden ocean, with ripe tomatoes floating in it, bringing a deep sweet and sour flavor.

Suddenly, a sea breeze blew by, and one after another, large, robust shrimp rushed towards her with unstoppable momentum.

The next moment, the shrimp crashed into her, impacting her body so thoroughly that no part of her was spared.

The consequences of this are...

Erina Nakiri let out an incredibly alluring cry, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes became somewhat hazy.

"In addition, there is the herbal braising sauce made with Hisako, which perfectly makes up for the lack of saltiness and brings a rich flavor."

Alice Nakiri commented again that because the shrimp had been washed to remove excess saltiness and not much salt was added afterward, the shrimp and scrambled eggs were noticeably lacking in saltiness.

However, Hisako Shinto's braising sauce makes up for this shortcoming, adding saltiness and making the flavor of the shrimp and scrambled eggs even richer.

"If I had to describe it, it's a bit like listening to a classical piece of music, exquisite and elegant, making the audience unable to help but be captivated by it."

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri closed her eyes. As time passed, the taste in her mouth became more and more pronounced, which made her show an expression of enjoyment.

Another scene appeared before her: shrimp served as the instrument's handle, eggs as its strings, and as her fingers moved, musical notes, each carrying the aroma of braised meat, wafted out.

Hearing the beautiful and familiar melody, Alice Nakiri suddenly stood up, ran to Bai Yuan, and looked at him excitedly, saying, "Brother Bai Yuan, can I invite you to dance with me?"

"Of course, I'm honored."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan stood up without refusing, reached out and took her small hand, while also putting his arm around her waist.

"It's been a long time since I danced. The last time was at a party three years ago. Back then, Brother Bai Yuan was very clumsy and couldn't learn even after I taught him so many times."

Alice Nakiri looked at him with a smile, and at the same time, music seemed to start playing in both of their minds, pulsating slowly and powerfully.

"After all, it's the first time learning it, so it's already quite good that you've mastered the whole thing."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan couldn't help but complain, saying that he had suffered a lot in private to learn this skill.

He even consulted Leonora Nakiri, asking her to be his teacher, so that he wouldn't embarrass Alice Nakiri at the later party.

“That’s true. It took me a month to learn this, but Brother Bai Yuan mastered it in just one week. How can that not be considered a talent?”

When talking about her childhood memories, Alice Nakiri's smile broadened. Back then, Shiro Abyss belonged only to her, which was a truly wonderful time.

"It may seem like you mastered it in a week, but you actually put in just as much effort as someone who took a month. Fortunately, the final result was gratifying."

"That makes me even happier, Brother Bai Yuan is willing to work hard for me."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's explanation, Alice Nakiri was not disappointed at all; instead, she looked even happier and threw herself into his arms after the dance ended.

Just like when she was a child, she liked to run into his arms to rest when she got tired of dancing, and even asked him to carry her home at night, for which she was never nagged by her mother.

After all, it would be somewhat inappropriate for a young woman, barely of age, to be hugged so intimately by a man in public.

However, Alice Nakiri didn't care at all; in fact, she wished everyone would look at her and think she was Bai Yuan's childhood sweetheart, so that he would pay more attention to her.

Unfortunately, Bai Yuan remained completely unresponsive, like a block of wood.

"I also want to dance. Can Teacher Bai Yuan dance a song with me?"

Watching the two resonate with each other in their dance, Erina Nakiri, who had recovered, felt envious and then spoke up when the two were deeply in love.

"Of course, but I only know how to waltz."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan tightened his grip on Alice Nakiri's hand and spoke.

"It's alright. Waltz is a ballroom dance. It's a pity there are no skirts here, otherwise I would really like to wear one and dance with Teacher Bai Yuan."

Erina Nakiri waved her hand and stood up, while Alice Nakiri released her grip on Shirayuki and relaxed her arms on the sofa.

She looked as if she were watching a performance, and everyone in the audience was trying to please her!

Chapter 328 Teacher Bai Yuan, let us give you a massage.

Although there was no music, both Shirabuchi and Erina Nakiri were deeply ingrained in the art of waltzing, and they danced it quite well at the moment.

The physical contact brought a faint warmth to each other, her long golden hair fluttered slightly, releasing an elegant fragrance, and Erina Nakiri looked at Bai Yuan with a noticeable blush on her face.

Thinking about it carefully, this was the first time she had danced with Bai Yuan. Although they were a couple, they had many firsts they had never done before.

On the bright side, they have all sorts of firsts to experience, which is something to look forward to.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, you danced so well."

When the dance ended, Erina Nakiri fell into Bai Yuan's arms, pressed her face against his chest, and her voice was filled with obvious surprise and emotion.

Clearly, she hadn't expected this either.

Besides being an excellent cook, Baek Yeon is also a professional dancer.

"This is all the result of hard work and sweat."

Hisako, you should come too. As Erina's secretary, you should be able to dance the waltz, right? I'd like to dance with you.

Erina and Alice both jumped, so if we ignore Hisako Shinoto, she might not say anything on the surface, but she'll definitely be disappointed in private.

If this causes a rift, it will be a huge problem, and I don't know how to make up for it.

"I don't think I need to. I know a little about waltzing, but I'm not very good at it. When I was practicing with Erina-sama before, I stepped on her several times."

Hearing Bai Yuan's words and seeing his piercing gaze, Shinoto Hisako lowered her head, seemingly feeling somewhat lost and guilty.

"How can you be proficient if you don't practice? Relax. If you don't know how, I'll teach you. You can just step on it a few more times. Anyway, you're so light, it won't hurt."

As they were talking, Bai Yuan had already arrived in front of Shinoto Hisako, reached out and pulled her up from the chair, dragging her to the center of the living room without saying a word.

Erina Nakiri also sat up with Alice Nakiri, her beautiful legs unnaturally crossed under her hot pants, her arms crossed over her chest, revealing her proud curves.

"I..."

Looking at Shiroyuki's eager face, Hisako Shinto couldn't bring herself to refuse, and could only blush slightly as she took his hand.

Although I wasn't against dancing together, I felt ashamed because Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri were watching from a short distance away, looking at me as if I were a novel object and finding it interesting!

"Don't look at others, look at me, I'm your dance partner."