Food Wars!: Delicious Food of the Heavens

Chapter 78 Cooperation

Hisako Shinto finally found an opportunity, forcefully escaped Lin Yu's suppression, and turned around to kick Lin Yu in the shin.

In a fit of anger, Hisako Shinto used all her strength, and this time Lin Yu couldn't dodge, grimacing in pain.

"Wasn't that too forceful?"

Lin Yu rubbed the spot on his calf where he had been kicked, and hissed as he gasped for breath.

"It hurts a lot."

"If it didn't hurt, I wouldn't kick it!"

Although Hisako Shinto refused to back down verbally, upon catching a glimpse of the figure at the classroom door, she could only resentfully retract her second kick, glaring at Lin Yu with eyes like knives.

A young figure walked onto the podium.

The classroom quickly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were drawn to the curvaceous figure on the podium.

Hello everyone!

"I am the mentor for this assessment, Kikuchi Sonoka."

Kikuchi Sonoka exudes a delicate and fragile aura, and her voice is also quite gentle.

She clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention to herself.

"The topic for this lesson is very simple: fruit!"

"All students, please work in pairs according to the group assignments on the timetable to complete the cooking task required for the assignment."

Kikuchi Yoko pointed to both sides of the classroom, and the students in the classroom looked in the direction she indicated. They saw that in the food cabinet on one side of the classroom, many kinds of fruits were arranged in different categories.

At first glance, it is a scene full of bright and colorful colors, like an oil painting.

On the other side of the classroom, the food cabinet was filled with all sorts of common ingredients.

From basic seasonings and cooking oils to various meats, poultry, fish, shrimp, and vegetables, the selection is comprehensive and dazzling.

Kikuchi Sonoka held up two fingers and said with a smile, "The assignment will last for two hours."

"If the review fails, you are allowed to redo it as long as it does not exceed the assessment time."

"There are no restrictions on the cooking style or the types of fruit used."

"Please give it your all!"

As she was talking, Kikuchi Sonoka suddenly stopped.

"Speaking of which... wouldn't this be a bit too monotonous?"

"How about adding some extra content?"

Kikuchi Sonoka raised her hand to her chin, thought for a moment, and then expressed her thoughts.

"For this project, I hope everyone can use at least two different fruits to make two dishes with different styles."

"After all, this is a group system, with two people in each group, so it shouldn't be too difficult!"

It would be strange if it weren't difficult!

Below the podium, a large number of students silently roared in their hearts.

"By the way, each dish needs to use at least two kinds of fruit!"

Kikuchi Sonoka continued to deliver the final blow, seemingly oblivious to the dulling eyes of the trainees below the stage.

"Alright everyone!"

Kikuchi Sonoka put her hands together, tilted her head to the side, and gave a gentle and kind smile.

"Without further ado, let's begin our topic!"

Kikuchi Sonoka's tone was quite cheerful, but most people in the classroom looked serious, and a tense atmosphere filled every inch of the classroom.

Even Hisako Aragaki had a furrowed brow at that moment.

The task requires two dishes.

Moreover, each dish is required to use at least two kinds of fruit.

The complexity of flavors exponentially increases the difficulty of cooking.

Moreover, the cooking time is only two hours.

This further increases the difficulty.

The more she pondered, the more serious Hisako Shinoto's expression became, and she subconsciously uttered a sentence.

"Ugh, this is so annoying..."

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Lin Yu glanced at the nervous Hisako Shinto beside him.

"Hisako, I'll be the head chef for this project," Lin Yu suddenly said.

"How about you become my sous chef?"

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Hisako Shinoto almost instinctively retorted, "Why am I your sous chef?"

"What? You're going to be the head chef?"

Lin Yu's imposing gaze swept across the other side.

"You think you're stronger than me?"

"this......

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Hisako Shinto wanted to retort, but the words stuck in her throat.

In the end, Hisako Shinoto pursed her lips and remained silent.

"Then we can each make a dish, as long as we bring out two dishes in the end, right?" Hisako Shinto tried to argue.

Lin Yu sighed, flicked his finger on the other person's head, and said, "Didn't you hear what they just said?"

"What's wrong?"

Hisako Shinoto rubbed her forehead and muttered, "I suspect you're deliberately getting revenge..."

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"Don't interrupt!"

Lin Yu glared at Hisako Shinto.

"If it were as simple as you think, then why bother forming a two-person team?"

"Wouldn't it be more straightforward and straightforward to have one person work in a group and produce a dish within two hours?"

Hisako Shinoto spoke up, "Then tell me, why?"

"Listen, this teacher, Kikuchi Sonoka, is also a graduate of Totsuki Academy; she's our senior. She definitely didn't make this request without a reason."

"They formed a two-person team and specifically requested that I cook two dishes..."

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Lin Yu pondered the intentions of Kikuchi Enka.

"Two dishes?"

"Furthermore, each dish is required to use at least two types of fruit, which means at least four types of fruit."

"Although fruits often have a mild flavor, their flavor profiles are quite distinctive."

"This requires that the two fruits in each dish must have a harmonious flavor combination, without clashing with each other."

"Furthermore, the flavors of the two dishes from the same group must be well-matched."

"If the two of us each make a dish and the flavors don't reach a balance, then we're doomed."

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"Four kinds of fruit, two dishes, and one judge."

"Every step must take into account the overall balance of flavor."

"This project not only tested the team members' cooperation, but also their ability to balance flavors."

"Perhaps, this is the real reason why Kikuchi Sonoka made these special arrangements!"

After listening to Lin Yu's analysis, Hisako Shinto was also somewhat surprised.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel that Lin Yu's words made sense.

Furthermore, regarding the balance of flavors...

Hisako Shinto secretly glanced at Lin Yu, thinking of the [Braised Beef with Scallions and Wine] that Lin Yu had made at noon.

The sweetness of the scallions and the savory flavor of the beef achieved a perfect balance.

Even now, recalling that exquisite taste still makes Hisako Shinoto's throat tighten and her mouth water.

"So, what do you say?"

Lin Yu looked at Hisako Shinto, his gaze questioning.

"Since we're destined to be a team, let's put aside our past grievances and cooperate well, okay?"

Hisako Shinoto pouted, glaring at Lin Yu with resentment in her eyes. "All our feuds started because of you!"

"but!"

Hisako Shinto changed the subject.

"You're right, your skills are superior to mine, and I agree with your analysis."

"So, to ensure a smooth and successful completion of this project, shall we cooperate well?"

Lin Yu extended his right hand and tentatively looked at Hisako Shinodo with a friendly gaze.

"I see."

"However, let's make this clear: I'm Erina-sama's assistant, so my role as your sous chef is only for this assessment."

Hisako Shinto extended her right hand and shook hands with Lin Yu.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Lin Yujun."

"It's a pleasure working with you, little secretary."

Hisako Shinoto sighed; she had almost given up on correcting Lin Yu's way of addressing him.

Lin Yu smiled with satisfaction. "In that case, let's go pick out the ingredients!"

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