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However, Yoshino Yuuki in the audience had a completely different expression when she saw this scene. Watching them eat with relish, it would be fine if she didn't know what the ingredients were, but just thinking about the ingredients and how they ate made her want to vomit, but she couldn't, and she suddenly dry heaved.

"What are you looking at?" Erina tried to grab the food, but there wasn't any left. For some reason, she felt embarrassed, and her face flushed red as she said angrily. Perhaps it was because so many people were staring at her that she was annoyed!

She thought to herself, "It's all because of that damn transfer student. Why did he cook so well and embarrass me like this?" Without a second thought, Erina blamed all the blame on Su Luo and held a grudge against him. It could be said that Su Luo had no way to seek justice.

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Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Idiot Opponent

Su Luo was annoyed by Erina's fierce gaze. "Hey, auntie, what did I do to offend you? Tsundere attitude is the worst!"

"Next dish," Erina said.

"Ms. Erina, it seems this dish hasn't been reviewed yet!" Miki, speaking timidly at the review principles meeting, glanced furtively at Erina, then avoided her gaze.

"I said the next dish is the next dish, do you have a problem with that?" Erina was already a little annoyed, and when she heard this voice, she immediately turned her head, glared, and exuded an aura that made people unable to look her in the eye.

The examiner was so shocked that he went limp, cold sweat trickling down his face. He stammered weakly, "No, no."

Only after seeing Erina turn her head did he slowly breathe a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead. The feeling of being stared at by a wolf was really unpleasant. At the same time, he mentally slapped himself, regretting why he had spoken up. Maybe the dish was just too delicious, which is why he blurted it out!

Actually, the real reason is that Erina couldn't taste the flavor of that dish at all. She wanted to ask, but she couldn't bring herself to ask, so she could only keep it to herself.

After witnessing Erina's performance, Su Luo immediately understood what was going on. Your God Tongue is indeed powerful, but this dish utilizes complex pharmacological knowledge, not just a few simple herbs. As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. If it's not your field, you might not know everything, otherwise you would have already dominated the world.

"Next, let's taste the dishes prepared by Hao Tian Lin Zhiqing."

"This is my sumo hot pot, please enjoy," said Gota Hayashiki, sounding quite pressured. Although he was very confident in his cooking, seeing how frantically Su Luo was eating her food, he knew in his heart that he might lose.

But he couldn't lose, he absolutely couldn't lose. If he really lost, the Sumo Hot Pot Research Association would be ruined. Losing his name would be even more tragic than being destroyed outright. But Su Luo didn't know any of this. He originally thought that if things were like this, he could just change his name. He didn't consider what others were thinking at all. Even if he had, so what? Only the strong are fit to survive in this world. The weak will only be eliminated and used as stepping stones to success.

The inspector looked at the sumo hot pot and saw that it was filled with a variety of colorful ingredients in a regular pattern. It looked very appealing. Amidst the billowing smoke, various delicious aromas wafted up as the hot pot boiled.

Both male examiners looked at Erina, clearly not daring to make a move before she started eating. Erina took it all for granted, and without any hesitation, scooped up a spoonful of hot pot broth and took a sip.

She spat it out as soon as she put it in her mouth, and Erina said without any politeness, "How dare you serve me this kind of garbage?"

"Impossible! This is a dish that I've perfected through countless trials, how could it not taste good?" Erina's words immediately angered Gota Hayashi, who retorted.

However, as if remembering something, he shouted, "I know, you were invited by Su Luo, so of course you would say that. You are not qualified to be an inspector at all."

At this moment, Gouda Rinji was clearly going crazy. Although he knew he might not be as good as Soya, there couldn't possibly be that much difference between them. He simply couldn't stand this kind of evaluation.

Hearing this, the other two also took a sip of the soup and said the same thing: "Compared to Su Luo's dishes, they are worlds apart, there is no comparison at all."

"No way! You must have conspired together. How could my dish possibly fail?" Hao Tianlin Zhiqing shouted, his face flushed with resentment.

These words immediately offended the three examiners, who all looked at him with displeasure.

Erina initially didn't want to say anything, but seeing how crazy Gota Rinchi was and how he was slandering her reputation, she became furious.

Just as Erina was about to give her evaluation and salvage her reputation, Su Luo spoke first: "Hehe! Senior Haotian Lin Zhiqing, you lost, so what? You're not a sore loser, are you? To be honest, your dish is really not very good. Even without eating it, just looking at it makes me lose all desire to eat it."

"How could that be? Don't talk nonsense to me. How could such a delicious hot pot not make you want to eat it just by looking at it?" Upon hearing Su Luo's evaluation, Hao Tianlin Zhiqing immediately objected.

Upon hearing this, Su Luo laughed, thinking to herself, "Since you care about saving face, then don't blame me for being impolite."

The others also looked at Soya with curiosity, wanting to hear his explanation.

Su Luo walked up to the hot pot, held up one finger, and said in a serious tone, "First of all, when you choose to use the sumo hot pot, you've already lost half the battle."

"That's impossible! Sumo hot pot is a very good dish." Before Soya could continue speaking, Gota Linzhiqing directly retorted.

“Sumo hot pot is indeed a very good dish.” Su Luo did not refute this statement, but then said quite sharply, “However, that’s only for sumo wrestlers! After all, this dish was specially prepared for sumo wrestlers because they eat a lot of food and need a lot of energy. Also, you have to remember that the people here are professional judges, not sumo wrestlers. Don’t you know that food like this, which has not been carefully prepared, can satisfy their taste buds?”

Su Luo's words left Hao Tianlin Zhiqing speechless, as that was indeed the case. Seeing that he remained silent, Su Luo continued, "Of course, I didn't mean to belittle sumo hot pot. I'm just saying that making it truly delicious requires a high level of culinary skill, and at least I don't think you can do it."

"Impossible! I've poured all my energy into it!" Hao Tianlin Zhiqing refused to accept that Su Luo, a first-year student, said his cooking skills were not good enough.

"So what if that's the case? Aren't other people like this too? Sumo hot pot has a variety of ingredients, which goes without saying, so it's naturally very popular. But you also need to know that more ingredients mean more processing skills. Putting everything else aside, look at these ingredients of yours." At this point, Su Luo pointed to the lobster in the hot pot and said, "Take this lobster for example. Having lobster is certainly high-class, but look at how you've processed it. Putting everything else aside, just looking at this lobster makes me want to vomit. You haven't cleaned this lobster properly at all. Look at these parts."

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Chapter 58 This dish is called "Niu Bie" (牛瘪).

As Su Luo spoke, she pointed to several parts of the lobster. Although these parts were relatively hidden, the black, filthy substance could be clearly seen.

"What does it matter if it's just a little bit?" Hao Tianlin Zhiqing had no understanding of this at all and stubbornly insisted.

Su Luo ignored her and explained directly, "As a chef, with your kind of thinking, you can actually be a chef? It's hilarious. Because of this little detail, the whole dish might become worthless. This dish relies on the handling of the ingredients and the combination of ingredients. If it's like you, I want to ask you, who can't make it?"

Seeing that Hao Tianlin Zhiqing still wanted to speak and refute, Su Luo directly said, "There's another thing, your dish has a fatal flaw, and that's the flavor. Hot pot isn't just about making a good broth and throwing the ingredients in. Especially for a hot pot like this, where the ingredients and broth are integrated, you have to consider the flavor of the ingredients themselves while also considering the broth. Only when the flavors of the ingredients and the broth are brought out and blended together is that the essence of this kind of hot pot! That's why I said this kind of hot pot is difficult to handle. Do you think you've done it?"

After saying this, Su Luo looked at Hao Tianlin Zhiqing. Upon hearing this, Hao Tianlin Zhiqing was stunned, as if struck by lightning, and froze on the spot, not knowing what to say.

"That's impressive." Erina praised Su Luo's analysis in her heart. She only knew about the taste, but she really didn't know the origin and essence of this hot pot. Because with her pride, she would never pay attention to such a low-end food. However, when she thought of Su Luo barging into her house and humiliating her, she shook her head. Thinking of this, she also thought of Soma's equally annoying face and thought, "Damn it, how could I think like that! I must kick these two hateful transfer students out of the academy."

"That's why I said that after just one look at dishes like these, I wouldn't have any appetite," Su Luo said.

Hao Tianlin Zhiqing lamented that no one had ever spoken to him like that before, as if he had been utterly belittled. Thinking of this, a surge of anger rose within him, and he said to Su Luo, "Since you say my hotpot isn't very good, then how is yours?"

"Hehe! I knew you would say that. Luckily, I was prepared." Seeing this, Su Luo couldn't help but smile, as if she had known this would happen. She walked to her workbench, picked up a bowl, and handed it to Hao Tianlin Zhiqing, saying, "I only made a little soup. You can try it. If you don't like it, then I have nothing to say."

Without any hesitation, Hao Tianlin Zhiqing took the bowl and took a big gulp. After drinking it, he froze on the spot, feeling as if his whole body was filled with infinite power, as if he had entered a sumo wrestling ring and was competing fiercely with someone. He felt that fiery emotion, that exciting moment, and that passionate struggle.

"That mild broth was actually bursting with fiery energy. As it passed through every part of my mouth, a wave of heat spread throughout my body. The taste... it was from a completely different dimension!"

The feeling was like transforming into a sumo wrestler, competing while drenched in sweat; the intense, adrenaline-pumping sensation was like reaching a climax.

Then, a cool stream of water rushed over my entire body, as if my efforts had finally paid off. That feeling was truly mesmerizing and intoxicating.

"This is... truly top-notch!!" Hao Tianlin Zhiqing felt completely immersed in the delicious food, with a blissful expression on his face and drool drooling from his mouth, looking like a fool.

Suddenly realizing what had happened, Hao Tianlin Zhiqing knew that he had completely lost, and to a child who was only eleven or twelve years old. It was incredibly embarrassing. His eyes were glazed over, and he muttered, "I lost. I actually lost."

Needless to say, the girl host announced the results: "The results of the review are in. The winner of this food battle is... Su Luo!"

"What? That transfer student actually won, and he even beat a second-year student."

"What... what a joke! He's that strong? That's outrageous!"

"Oh no, I actually overestimated myself and challenged him."

"..."

Upon hearing the result, the students in the stands erupted in a commotion, their faces displaying a variety of exaggerated expressions, which was quite a sight to behold. Some challengers even became intimidated and wanted to reclaim the challenge letters they had already sent out.

"Yes! Su Luo actually won." Yoshino Yuuki's face was filled with disbelief. She had been worried, but who knew she would win so easily.

No one thought much of Yoshino Yuuki's performance, and the other dormitory members were happy for Su Luo's victory and also breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, the system's voice rang out: "Mission: Intercept Erina: Erina Nakiri will launch a food battle against the Sumo Hot Pot Research Association the day after tomorrow. Please defeat her before she does. (Completed)"

Task Reward: One regular lottery draw

After losing, Hao Tianlin Zhiqing was like a deflated balloon, collapsing to the ground. His face was no longer full of confidence, but filled with despair. Tears and snot flew everywhere, and with his pig-like face, he looked not pitiful, but disgusting.

Since they had won, they naturally wouldn't linger. Just as Su Luo was about to leave, one of the examiners couldn't help but ask curiously, "Su Luo, how did you make this dish?"

Upon hearing this, Erina also pricked up her ears, looking completely focused. Her pride wouldn't allow her to ask Su Luo this question, but she was secretly aroused by the delicious dish, like a kitten scratching at her. Now that someone had spoken up, that was naturally the best outcome.

"Don't you know this is the chef's secret?" Su Luo turned her head, her face serious, and said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, the examiner's expectant face immediately flushed with embarrassment. He knew he had made a mistake; he had only spoken out of the blue. After realizing his mistake, he immediately apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that question."

Every chef has their own secret techniques, and as a chef, you shouldn't ask about them, because it's a taboo. Anyone who is asked will feel very uncomfortable.

At the same time, Erina's expectant eyes suddenly dimmed. She didn't know what was wrong with her, that she would want to know these things.

“However… I can tell you the name.” Su Luo had naturally seen all of Erina’s expressions. Just when she was about to be disappointed, she said again, “It’s a Chinese dish called Niu Bie. You can look it up yourself.”

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Chapter 59 Erina's Resentment

After saying that, Su Luo didn't give them time to react and ran off. They might not know about this, but if they looked it up, they would find out immediately. They might be torn to shreds by Erina and her fans before they even left the arena. You know, angry women and brainless fans are terrifying, especially a proud young lady like Erina.

"Congratulations, Su Luo!" Soon, Su Luo reunited with her roommates. Everyone was happy for Su Luo's victory and offered their congratulations.

"Hehe! There's nothing to congratulate you on. It's just a food battle, isn't it? You guys will have one sooner or later. I'm just going ahead of it." Although Su Luo said this, she was still very happy inside.

"Oh my! My little brother is really something! He's even being a bit arrogant." Ryoko Sakaki ran over and hugged Su Luo, pressing her breasts against his neck and rubbing against him with great elasticity.

"You jerk! Let me go! You're the little brother! And what do you mean by 'my family'? Finally, I'm not being arrogant!" Su Luo said, her face flushed, turning her head away. She didn't know why, but being around Sakaki Ryoko always made her feel this way.

Su Luo felt the two soft mounds on his neck, and his face instantly turned red. As a typical otaku, he'd never even held a girl's hand, let alone had such intimate contact. He immediately cried out and struggled to escape Sakaki Ryoko's embrace. He still couldn't understand it. Sakaki Ryoko was such a gentle and virtuous girl in the anime! How did she become like this? This plot was completely wrong! Was it a distortion of human nature? Heavens! Could this be the legendary hidden attribute of a shota-con?! Was he about to be eaten, or was he about to be eaten alive?!

"Oh my! The little brother is blushing." Ryoko Sakaki said teasingly.

"You're the one who's blushing! Your whole family is blushing," Su Luo said proudly, her face flushed.

"Su Luo, are you sure this dish was made with that thing?" On the way back, Yoshino Yuuki couldn't contain her curiosity and asked. After all, she had seen the ingredient with her own eyes, but she never expected that such a disgusting thing could make such a fragrant dish. It was unbelievable, as if it had been enchanted.

"Okay." Su Luo nodded.

"What are you talking about? What is that?" Soma asked curiously, seeing that they were using some kind of sign language.

"It's nothing, I was just talking about the ingredients for my dish," Su Luo said calmly.

"Oh! I wonder if you could make one for me too? That dish looks delicious." Soma asked casually, just thinking about that dish and the aroma that wafted over made his mouth water.

As soon as Soma spoke, everyone else looked at Su Luo, except for Yoshino Yuuki.

"Well, I think we should just forget about it!" Su Luo wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and said rather awkwardly.

It wasn't that Su Luo didn't want to cook for them, but that dish was just too... well, it was really embarrassing to say. Saying it would definitely make people gag, unless they had a strong palate. Otherwise, most people really couldn't handle it.

"Why are you doing this?" Soma looked at him with a resentful expression and said in a complaining tone.

Seeing their expectant eyes, Su Shilu couldn't take it anymore and just blurted out the answer: "Alright! Alright! I didn't want to say this! Since you're pressuring me like this, I have no choice but to tell you. Don't say I didn't warn you that the dish was made with undigested food from a cow's stomach."

Upon hearing this, the space seemed to freeze for a moment. After a short while, everyone began to gag in unison. The thought of the inspector wolfing down his food made them feel even more nauseous.

"Well, you asked me?" Looking at their expressions, Su Luo immediately curled her lip, speaking with a sarcastic tone. Finally, she shrugged, like a seasoned veteran, and said, "Sigh, how come there are so many disobedient kids these days! Is this what they call teenage rebellion?"

After saying that, he ignored them and walked away on his own.

After the food battle ended, in a luxurious villa, Erina sat in a chair, looking at the data on her computer. Suddenly, she felt her stomach churning and her face turned pale. She immediately said to Hisako, "Hisako."

Seeing this, without Erina saying anything, her personal secretary Hisako immediately understood. She carried the trash can forward, and upon seeing it, Erina couldn't hold back any longer and immediately vomited into it, quite violently.

Hisako immediately patted Erina's back and asked with concern, "Erina-sama, is your stomach upset? Should we go see a doctor?"

"No...no need." Erina said with a pained expression.

After a long time, Erina finally calmed down, but then she remembered Su Luo's hateful face and said angrily, "Damn it, another transfer student? I'll make you pay!"

"What's wrong, Lady Erina?" He couldn't help but ask, seeing Erina's angry expression.