After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

Most of them were girls.

Many of them are acquaintances among 66's former rumored girlfriends.

Lu Xuanyu understood their thoughts.

They discovered that he possessed exceptional culinary talent, ranking among the top ten, and was also a mysterious, reclusive tycoon.

What was once indifferent has now turned into proactive friendliness.

Unfortunately, most of the minor characters are no longer within Lu Xuanyu's hunting range.

Youth!

It would be more memorable to play with young and beautiful girls.

Of all the women who came to talk to him, only one left a deep impression on Lu Xuanyu.

"Hey, Lu Xuanyu, do you remember me?"

A calm and crisp voice came from behind him.

Lu Xuanyu turned around and saw a girl who was almost at eye level with him, wearing a sexy red patterned cheongsam.

With an arrogant expression, he approached him.

Since it was a training camp organized by the school, most students were wearing Totsuki Academy uniforms.

The fact that she dared to appear in a cheongsam on such an occasion shows how bold and confident this young woman is.

Her short purple hair, with only one strand swept back, was quite eye-catching.

Fair skin, a cold and beautiful face, and an explosive figure that the cheongsam couldn't hide.

Such a unique girl naturally stands out in a crowd.

Miyoko Hojo!

Nickname: Iron-Fisted Fire Dragon!

Rumored Girlfriend #65 of 66!

He was also the closest person to her before the rumors of a relationship with Ryoko Sakaki surfaced.

"Miyoko, it's been a long time. It's been about three months since the second semester of junior high... right?"

"Haha, do I look like such a forgetful person? How could I possibly forget you?"

My first encounter with Miyoko Hojo was during a Chinese cuisine research activity on campus.

At that time, Lu Xuanyu verbally expressed many creative ideas about Chinese cuisine.

This piqued Hojo Miyoko's interest, and the two went out to eat together many times.

Miyoko Hojo was particularly impressed by Lu Xuanyu's endless stream of creative Chinese dishes.

Other rumored girlfriends might just involve having meals together or holding hands.

There was absolutely no actual interaction or further action.

Hojo Miyoko, on the other hand, was completely different.

Lu Xuanyu is her... first kiss thief!

The two became quite close because of their shared love for Chinese cuisine.

In addition, Lu Xuanyu was eloquent and knew how to flatter people, and the two almost became a real boyfriend and girlfriend.

After a meal together, they even kissed, but he still couldn't win her over.

However, unlike other girls who care about being a "C-grade student".

During her junior high school years, Hojo Miyoko was the second girl, after Tadokoro Megumi, to believe that Lu Xuanyu possessed real power.

When she realized she had developed feelings for Lu Xuanyu, she fell into deep distress.

She is the daughter of the head chef of a Chinese cuisine restaurant and grew up in the kitchen of Hojo-ro.

The traditional preference for sons over daughters is very evident in Chinese restaurants.

She chose to come to Totsuki Academy in order to prove her abilities, to demonstrate the value of a female chef, and to gain greater prestige.

For her, a soulmate and a beautiful romance are luxuries she can only dream of.

This feeling became the root cause of why the two couldn't stay together.

"Tch, looks like you have a pretty good memory."

"I watched your duel with Eizan Etsuya."

"Very impressive, your skill level is extremely high... although I already knew you were very good."

Why should the three years of junior high school be spent so ordinary?

Miyoko Hojo had always wanted to ask Lu Xuanyu this question.

From the day Lu Xuanyu seized a spot among the Ten Heroes, Hojo Miyoko had been eager to know.

"Yu Mei, let Xuan Yu Jun talk. Let's go to the front first."

The atmosphere between the two seemed off.

Tadokoro Megumi held Mito Ikumi's hand, temporarily separating herself from Lu Xuanyu.

The scene was handed over to the two of them, allowing Lu Xuanyu to express himself freely without worrying about being overheard by others.

"Miyoko, the reason is simple: I used to dislike troublesome things and just wanted to enjoy my youth."

"When I got to high school, I suddenly wanted to try a different approach."

"Maybe it's puberty, wanting to do something rebellious."

"Not everyone cares about standing at the top; I have something more important in my heart."

"Shouldn't youth be about following one's heart and doing whatever one pleases?"

Lu Xuanyu looked directly at Hojo Miyoko and gave his answer.

Miyoko Hojo unconsciously bit her lower lip, revealing a gloomy and bitter expression.

The reason she didn't look for Lu Xuanyu at school before was because Hojo Miyoko was afraid to face him.

He chose the path of asceticism, giving up the sweet romance of his youth.

In her subconscious, there was always a feeling that she had betrayed Lu Xuanyu.

Faced with Lu Xuanyu's words, her guilt was amplified once again.

At this moment, Lu Xuanyu's thoughts were:

"Damn it, I should have portrayed myself as more innocent and cheerful!"

"The wording you used just now wasn't serious enough."

"Feel guilty, feel more guilty, keep feeling guilty."

"Give me even more intense guilt for choosing cooking and abandoning the love of my youth!"

"Hehe, Miyoko, let's see how long your chuunibyou spirit can burn so brightly."

"..."

Lu Xuanyu was secretly plotting.

Capitalize on Hojo Miyoko's feelings of guilt and Lu Xuanyu's current achievements.

Sooner or later, it will lead her into a ditch!

"Maybe so, maybe you're right."

"But not everyone has the right to do whatever they want."

"Good luck and may you pass the test of the intensive training program."

"from now on……"

"It's nothing, goodbye."

Hojo Miyoko hesitated, then withdrew what she was about to say.

It was her own choice that led to the estrangement from Lu Xuanyu.

Their relationship may drift further apart in the future, and they may never cross paths again.

Just as Hojo Miyoko was about to leave, Lu Xuanyu spoke again:

"The Miss Fire Dragon I used to know wasn't this depressed."

"Miyako, are you deliberately giving me that 'it's all over' look?"

"You're the girl who took my first kiss, for goodness sake! Stop wearing that long face all the time!"

Miyoko Hojo: "!!!"

Even in such a public setting, even if there's no one around listening.

The sudden revelation of such a secret past between the two of them greatly surprised Miyoko Hojo.

So he... cared a lot!