Food Wars!: Delicious Food of the Heavens

Chapter 91 Invitation

Kikuchi Sonoka put aside her complicated thoughts and pointed to the three empty plates in front of her.

"Being able to cook dishes to this standard, you must already have a direction for your culinary journey."

"In that case, I won't make any preachy remarks, lest I annoy you, junior."

Kikuchi Sonoka changed the subject, looking directly into Lin Yu's eyes with a serious expression.

"But please remember, junior Lin Yu, no road to beautiful scenery is ever a smooth and easy one!"

"To transcend mediocrity and see a different level of scenery often requires one to undertake a long, lonely, and even desperate trek through the wilderness of culinary delights!"

"However, this road is not easy to travel!"

A solemn expression appeared on Kikuchi Sonoka's face as she sighed, "Wind and rain, boulders blocking the way are the norm, but pain and despair torment any cultivator attempting to traverse the wilderness at any moment!"

"A slight misstep can destroy one's confidence amidst the storms along the way."

"But you must remember!"

Kikuchi Sonoka's voice suddenly rose as she looked at Lin Yu, her expression solemn and resolute.

"No matter the difficulty, as long as you don't give up, it's just a mile away!"

Lin Yu nodded subconsciously.

After saying all this, Kikuchi Sonoka remained silent for a long time before suddenly letting out a long sigh.

That sigh contained extremely complex emotions.

There is both the joy of witnessing a genius and the concern for this talented young man's future growth.

"My only hope is that you, junior, will steadfastly walk the path you've chosen!"

That's all I wanted to say.

"treasure!"

At this moment, listening to Kikuchi Sonoka's instructions, Lin Yu's expression also became somewhat solemn.

Hisako Shinto, standing to the side, was still looking puzzled and confused.

But Lin Yu understood.

Judging from Kikuchi Sonoka's tone, Lin Yu knew.

At this moment, when the other party said these words, they no longer regarded him as a first-year junior in school, but as a chef of the same level who was comparable to them, and they showed him full respect in the conversation.

Of course, this may also be due to the other person's gentle personality.

Lin Yu looked at Kikuchi Sonoka and bowed slightly.

"Please don't worry, Kikuchi-senpai!"

"I know all the things you haven't said yet."

"I will resolutely continue down this path!"

Lin Yu's tone was resolute, his expression unwavering, and deep within his eyes burned a fierce flame called "Battle Intent."

Even if the wind and rain are fierce, I will traverse this wilderness of delicious food, reach its end, and see the [chef].

The view at the end of this road!

Seeing Lin Yu's expression, Kikuchi Sonoka smiled.

"You understood!"

"Looks like I really wasn't wrong about you... junior!"

"In that case, I wish you a safe journey!"

"If it were you, perhaps one day... you could truly stand on a peak that no one has ever reached before, and admire a view that no one has ever seen before..."

""

Kikuchi Yoko sighed, then gently clapped her hands. A familiar, gentle smile reappeared on her face, as if Lin Yu's solemn words had been nothing but an illusion.

"Alright, don't forget we're still in the process of assessment for the joint residential training!" Kikuchi Sonoka said with a grin.

"Lin Yu, Hisako Shinto."

"I've determined that your group has passed!"

"Yay! It's finally done!" Hisako Shinoto cheered.

Although the result was no longer in doubt, she finally breathed a sigh of relief the moment her mentor officially announced that she had "passed".

"It's finally over!"

Lin Yu stretched his body, stretched out his hands, and gave a high five to the excited Hisako Shinto in celebration.

Lin Yu looked at the emotional girl and smiled, "Although you're just an assistant, I'm still grateful for your hard work, Hisako."

""

"What the hell!"

Hisako Niito's lips curled into a deep sneer upon hearing this. "Being your assistant must be exhausting, you know?"

"Besides, I've always only ever been Erina-sama's assistant!"

"This was purely by chance, you should be happy about it!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hisako Shinoto seemed to be amused by her own words, crossing her arms and smiling gently.

"But I'm in a good mood right now, so I won't hold it against you!"

Lin Yu joked, "Should I also say thank you for your magnanimity?"

"Come on!"

Hisako Shinto gave Lin Yu a pretty, disdainful look.

"If your intentions are not sincere, nothing you say will make a difference."

"If you really say it, who knows what you're thinking about me!"

"I'm not that petty," Lin Yu muttered under his breath. "Do you think everyone is like you?"

"you!"

Hisako Shinto's expression immediately fell, and she raised her hand as if to strike, but Lin Yu nimbly dodged it.

"You two..."

""

Kikuchi Sonoka said helplessly, "Once the application is approved, leave quickly so as not to disturb the other students."

Urged on by Kikuchi Sonoka, Lin Yu and Shinoto Hisako left the classroom, bickering and teasing each other.

At the last moment before leaving, Lin Yu turned around and glanced back into the classroom.

Kurokiba Ryo seemed to be cursing something loudly. Marui Zenji was trembling all over when facing the aggressive Kurokiba Ryo. His trembling appearance was just like a newly hatched chick.

Meanwhile, Alice Nakiri and Miyoko Hojo seem to be having a heated debate.

One side, accustomed to stir-frying over high heat in a large Chinese iron wok, cited Lin Yu, who had just passed the test, as an example.

On the other hand, there was a firm support for using various high-tech instruments. Judging from Alice's expression, she even seemed quite dissatisfied with the instruments on site, as if she was about to make a phone call to call for support from outside. If Hojo Miyoko disagreed, she was going to lie on the ground and throw a tantrum.

Spurred on by the success of Lin Yu and Hisako Shinto's group, the other students in the classroom also adopted a determined and relentless attitude.

The classroom was buzzing with excitement. On the podium, Kikuchi Sonoka leaned her upper body on the desk, looking down at the students, and humming an unknown tune with a smile.

"That's great, it's quite lively!"

Looking at the lively scene in the classroom, Lin Yu smiled and sighed, then closed the door and left the classroom.

"Alright, Hisako, let's go!"

Lin Yu originally wanted to invite Hisako Shinto to go with her, but she seemed to have seen something and suddenly became extremely excited, running out with cheers.

"Lady Erina!"

Hearing the sound, Lin Yu looked in the direction Hisako Shinto had run and found Erina Nakiri standing at the corner at the end of the corridor.

At this moment, Kiri Erina had her arms crossed in front of her chest and was leaning against the wall, looking like she was waiting for someone.

"Lady Erina!"

Hisako Shinoto ran up to Erina Kiri with a cheer.

Erina Nakiri smiled and gently ruffled Hisako Shinoto's hair with a light laugh.

The two girls huddled together and talked.

Because of the distance, Lin Yu couldn't hear what the two women were saying, but he could sense that they were having a very cheerful conversation, and occasionally one of them would cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

Erina Nakiri even glanced at Lin Yu from time to time.

Suddenly, Erina Kiri seemed to say something, and Hisako Shinoto looked confused.

But Erina Kiri nodded, and Hisako Shinoto also glanced at Lin Yu before running towards him.

"Um... Lin Yu..."

'

Hisako Shinto stood in front of Lin Yu, looking somewhat embarrassed, and stammering as she spoke.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Yu chuckled and teased, "Hisako, you don't seem like the type of girl who gets shy so easily, do you?"

"Be serious!"

Hisako Shinto angrily kicked Lin Yu in the shin, but the kick was light and didn't hurt much.

"It's Lady Erina!"

"She said she'd like to invite you...for tea!"

Lin Yu was taken aback and somewhat confused. "Why would you suddenly invite me for tea?"

"You think I wanted to invite you?" Hisako Shinoto pouted. "I'm finding that strange too!"

Lin Yu was about to say something when he was immediately stared at by Hisako Shinoto with a stern gaze. She pointed at him and said sternly, "This is Lady Erina's kind intention!"

"Accept this with gratitude, and do not refuse! Do not cause Erina-sama any trouble!"

Lin Yu slapped her hand away impatiently.

Don't point fingers at people indiscriminately!

After saying that, Lin Yu turned his head and glanced at Erina Nakiri, who was still waiting in the distance.

Erina Nakiri noticed his self-illumination and nodded in acknowledgment from afar.

Although it's quite far away, I can't see it very clearly.

But seemingly finding the friendliness in Erina Kiri's eyes genuine, Lin Yu thought for a moment and finally nodded.

"Alright, I'll go, just to give Erina face."

Seeing that Lin Yu had agreed, Hisako Shinto breathed a sigh of relief and ran back to report.

It was still in Kirie Erina's private lounge, the same room where Lin Yu had taken his afternoon nap.

Because the sofa was so soft, Lin Yu almost sank into the large sofa when he sat down.

Lin Yu himself felt that his posture was too relaxed, so he quickly adjusted his posture and sat up straight. His gaze swept past the small tea table in front of him and landed on the figure on the sofa opposite the tea table.

Even sitting on a very soft sofa, Erina Nakiri maintained an upright posture, with a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth and a gentle smile in her eyes.

At this moment, Erina Kiri was completely different from the spoiled and willful person Lin Yu remembered. Her posture and expression were impeccable, and her temperament as a lady from a prominent family was on full display.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yu subconsciously slowed his breathing.

"You're actually quite pretty when you're not being unreasonable and sarcastic!"

Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh.

Upon hearing this, Erina tensed up for a moment, almost breaking down because of Lin Yu's words.

"I am fully aware of the fact that I am good-looking!"

"No further explanation is needed from Lin Yu. Thank you for your trouble!"

Erina Nakiri gave Lin Yu a coquettish look, her eyes sparkling with charm through the gaps in her golden hair.

Lin Yu chuckled, "You're welcome!"

Erina Nakiri sighed helplessly.

"Lady Erina, the tea is ready!"

Hisako Shinoto approached respectfully and gently placed a cup of hot tea on the tea table in front of Erina Kiri.

"Please enjoy your black tea."

The teacup is pure white with smooth curves, and the outer wall is decorated with exquisite patterns outlined in gold wire.

The teacup contains a pool of high-quality black tea, with a clear and bright liquor, a mellow aroma, and a reddish-brown color, from which steam is rising.

Erina Nakiri picked up her teacup, blew on it gently, and then took a graceful sip.

"Hmm~"

Erina Nakiri looked at Hisako Shinodo with an approving gaze.

"Hisako, your tea-brewing skills are as excellent as ever!"

Hisako Niito was immediately flattered, her eyes sparkling as if little stars were twinkling.

"Thank you for your praise, Erina-sama!"

"If you like, I can brew tea for you for the rest of my life!"

Hisako Shinto was a little nervous when she said this, as if she was afraid that Erina Kiri wouldn't agree.

Erina Nakiri raised her teacup slightly, a smile playing on her lips.

"I'm really looking forward to it!"

Upon receiving the reply, Hisako Niito beamed with joy and bowed slightly to Erina Kiri, her expression one of indescribable delight.

But when Hisako Shinto turned around and faced Lin Yu, the expression on her face immediately disappeared, revealing no emotion.

"Hey, here's your green tea."

Hisako Shinto placed a cup of green tea in front of Lin Yu, her posture casual and her tone indifferent, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"Feed?"

Lin Yu was immediately dumbfounded.

"You're so respectful to Erina, but all you do to me is 'feed'?"

"No... Hisako, this contrast is too much!"

Looking at Hisako Niito's completely different attitude, Lin Yu complained, half annoyed and half surprised, "Even if you're just being perfunctory, this isn't how you do it. Can't you even put on an act?"

"Hmph! You wish!"

Hisako Shinomiya gave a light snort, her tone slightly spoiled, "My dedication will only be devoted to Lady Erina!"

Hisako Shirato looked at Erina Kiri with an expression of admiration.

"Only Lady Erina can inspire my genuine respect!"

The next moment, Hisako Shinoto turned to look at Lin Yu, "You'll just have to make do with this!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu slapped his forehead in frustration.

Across the tea table, Kiri Erina was clearly pleased with her assistant's words. Although she didn't say anything, she continued to sip her black tea with elegant movements.

But the involuntary curve of her lips still betrayed the young lady's inner emotions.

"All right!"

Lin Yu gave a bitter smile and gave up completely.

"I was surprised to see how obedient you were when you were my assistant on the project earlier. You did whatever I asked you to do, so I thought our relationship had improved a lot."

"It seems I was overthinking it."

The moment Lin Yu finished speaking, Hisako Shinto trembled all over, her heart almost stopping in fright.

"Back then in the classroom... it was during an assessment! We were put in the same group again."

'

Hisako Niito's breathing was somewhat erratic; she waved her hands repeatedly, hurriedly explaining, "That's a special case, you can't lump it together!"

As she said this, Hisako Shinoto subconsciously glanced at Erina Kiri out of the corner of her eye.

Seeing that her young mistress didn't react much, Hisako Shinomiya breathed a sigh of relief, and her emotions, which had been soaring like a rollercoaster, returned to normal.

wrong!

Something is wrong!

Hisako Shinto suddenly realized what was happening.

Why am I so nervous?!

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