The strongest anime shop owner

The rich aroma of coconut is like gentle sunshine, filling one with warmth.

As I swallowed slowly, I felt a sudden jolt in my body, and instantly all the fatigue of the day vanished. My whole body felt as if it were immersed in sunshine, filled with warmth.

After taking that first bite, I quickly continued eating. Lotus seeds, red dates—each one, each bite, was full of different textures and flavors, making it impossible not to keep eating.

Unfortunately, the portion of this meal was pitifully small, only about the size of an adult's fist, and it was devoured in no time, which shows that the dish must have tasted quite good.

Dojima Gin savored the taste slowly, finding it increasingly delicious and flavorful with each bite, as if he were under the influence of drugs.

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Chapter Nineteen Results

Although he hadn't spoken yet, everyone already knew the result, since the difference between the two dishes was simply too great.

"I won't comment much on the seafood rice, the young man has already explained it very well," Dojima Gin paused for a moment before continuing, "This pineapple eight-treasure rice is very innovative. Generally speaking, pineapple eight-treasure rice uses the pineapple as a container and stir-fries the other ingredients together. However, this dish does not use the stir-frying step. Instead, the ingredients and rice are processed separately, and lotus root starch is used to finish and connect the ingredients."

"When cooking rice, coconut milk is used instead of water, which makes the rice more flavorful. More importantly, the rice is cooked so that each grain is distinct and plump, and it also retains a high temperature, which is truly rare."

"Finally, the ingredients are sealed with lotus root starch, and the skin is frozen directly at low temperature. The combination of cold and heat is like the melting of snow, full of vitality."

"As for the result, it goes without saying that the victor is..." Dojima Gin paused here, only then realizing that he still didn't know the boy's name!

"Xing Ping Su Luo."

Seeing this, Su Luo wisely gave her name.

"The victor is Yukihira Soro."

Wow!

Upon seeing this, everyone couldn't help but erupt in a clamor. They simply couldn't believe that this young man had actually won. Could he really be a genius?

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Clara's mind, leaving her ears ringing.

"How is this possible? Yes, how is this possible? I will not lose." Clearly, Kra was unable to accept this fact for a moment. He muttered a few words with his head down, then suddenly raised his head and shouted loudly with a determined look on his face.

“A loss is a loss. When you said those words, you should have known this would be the outcome. The result of a food battle isn't something anyone can defy.” Facing the ferocious expression on Klara's face, Dojima Gin said calmly.

"Food War, yes, this food war was against the rules, so the result doesn't count, right?" After hearing the words "food war," Kra seemed to have grasped something and said this, his words carrying an indescribable sense of pride.

Faced with such shameless words, everyone was furious. After all, in most people's minds, the judges for a food battle are usually a group of three people.

"That's a real shame. Food battles are usually held by three people, but that's just to ensure a good judging process and avoid a tie. So, the number of judges is always odd. Of course, one person can also be a judge, especially with the consent of both parties." Before Dojima Gin could speak, Shinomiya Kojiro spoke up, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain.

These words were like a heavy hammer blow, shattering Clara's last hope. A chef, a full-time chef at that, what else could he be if he couldn't be a chef?

“I don’t believe it, I will not accept this result.” Kra knew that if all of this was true, then his life was truly over.

"Whether you admit it or not, the result is the same. Even if you get out, no one will want you. You should know that the food battle proposals are all on file with the food battle organization." In order to reflect the fairness and openness of the food battle, the food battle proposals must be made public to avoid any unfairness from the judges. If there is any, there will be a review and a series of other procedures.

"Young man, I wonder if you'd be interested in going to Totsuki Academy? If so, I can recommend you." After seeing how amazing Su Luo's cooking skills were, Dojima Gin extended an invitation directly. After all, a genius shouldn't be missed. Moreover, this was just a recommendation; whether Su Luo could actually enter Totsuki would depend on his abilities.

As for why he only made a recommendation, he had considered many factors. Besides, with Su Luo's cooking skills, passing the assessment would be absolutely no problem for her.

As for why they didn't just hire him directly, it was because they were afraid he would be looked down upon by others. More importantly, every chef has his own pride, and they all like to be upright and honest.

"Sure! But I just graduated from elementary school this year! I wonder if I can help you with that."

Su Luo had been waiting for this moment; even if Dojima Gin didn't bring it up, he would have.

Su Luo agreed without the slightest hesitation; everything was within his plan.

It's not that you absolutely have to go to Totsuki Culinary Academy, but it's closer to the protagonist, so there will be more missions. Plus, it's known as the number one culinary academy in Japan, so there will definitely be many geniuses there. That way, the quality of the items you get will definitely be better than if you just wander around randomly collecting them. Whether it's the God's Tongue or the God's Scent, getting just one of them is a huge win.

After achieving victory, the system's voice rang in my mind: "Mission: Make a dish and gain Dojima Gin's approval. If you can't even do this, how can you expect people to look at you differently? (Completed)"

Reward: 10 points

"Finally, I got 10 points! This is so much faster than trading in real life!" Su Luo thought to herself.

But thinking about it later, I realized I'm still quite poor. It seems I need to do more tasks. Even though I can only get a maximum of 50 points, that's still a significant amount.

"Of course, no problem." Seeing Su Luo agree so readily, Dojima Gin was very happy.

As for this small matter, there is absolutely no problem. As for his parents, there is definitely no problem. After all, being a chef is the best profession for people in this world. Although this profession is very cruel because there are many people and the competition is fierce, once you stand out, you are truly remarkable.

Why? Because culinary skills are the best profession in the world, especially getting into one of the top culinary schools in Japan! You know, most people don't even have a chance to get in! And if you can persevere until graduation, you'll at least be a seven-star chef!

As for age, that's not a problem at all.

"This is my business card. You can call me if you need anything." Dojima Gin took out a business card from his pocket.

Su Luo took the business card, put it away without even looking at it, and said, "Okay."

"Then I'll be waiting for you at the Far Moon Resort. Don't say you weren't here when you arrive." After saying that, Dojima Gin and the others walked outside, looking quite busy.

But thinking about it, it would be strange if such important people weren't busy.

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Chapter Twenty: Conversation

As for why Dojima Gin said that, it's because, not only does Dojima Gin sometimes serve as an examiner at the academy, but he also conducts a training program every year at the Totsuki Resort. As long as Su Luo becomes a student at Totsuki, she can't escape the training program, and meeting him is inevitable.

"Ok."

After they left, the shop owner, the fat man in the suit, put on a fawning smile and said to Su Luo, "I wonder if this young man would be interested in working for me?"

"No way! I don't have time to work in such a lousy place!" Su Luo turned her head away and said disdainfully.

By the way, Su Luojun, you're being too arrogant.

Such a terrible place! Such a terrible place!

These words were like a curse, sending the fat man plummeting into the abyss, muttering the same phrase over and over.

As for Clara, he had already collapsed on the ground in a state of dejection. He was now filled with regret, regretting why he had made such a rash decision. In fact, with such a high position for so long, no one dared to defy him, not even the owner of this shop. At least that was the case in this shop, which led to his arrogant and conceited personality. He could say he had brought this upon himself.

On the way back, Su Luo began to plan her next steps.

The entrance exam is tomorrow, so I should start thinking about what kind of food to cook.

After thinking for a moment, I made a decision.

"Just make golden fried rice for the assessment."

As a time traveler, Su Luo Ke knew the content of the assessment, which was to prepare egg dishes.

After the food battle, naturally many people tried to curry favor with her, which drove Su Luo crazy. After dealing with them, she tragically discovered that she had already missed the last train of the day, which was incredibly frustrating.

Left with no other choice, Su Luo had to take a taxi. By the time she got home, it was already around 11 or 12 o'clock. Looking at the time and thinking about those people, she felt terrified. Surprisingly, the Xingping Restaurant was still lit up. At this time, Su Luo and the others would usually be asleep, since they had to get up early every day to prepare ingredients and open the restaurant.

Su Luo entered the house, secured the door, turned off the downstairs lights, and went upstairs.

After Su Luo went upstairs, she knocked on Cheng Yilang's room.

"Come in." A familiar voice came from inside after Su Luo knocked on the door.

"Dad, you're still up so late?" Su Luo said as she opened the door and saw Cheng Yilang sitting there.

"It's all because of you, you brat! If you hadn't come back, I was going to call the police." Looking at Su Luo's smiling face, Cheng Yilang said irritably, but he didn't ask Su Luo what she had been doing today.

Hearing these words, Su Luo felt an indescribable warmth in her heart; it felt so good to be cared for.

Su Luo seemed to have discovered something and said, "Where's that idiot?"

“Soma fell asleep while waiting for you, so I’ve already carried him back to his room,” Joichiro said.

"Dad, aren't you curious about what I did today?" Seeing that Shiro didn't seem to care, Su Luo couldn't help but ask.

“What’s the point of asking that? You’re not a child anymore. I believe you can manage your own affairs,” said Shiroichiro.

"Dad, is there something you want to tell me?" Su Luo knew that at this point, Cheng Yilang must have his own plans.

"Well, Soma's school is about to start. I was planning to go help out at an old friend's place after Soma went there, but I don't know if you want to stay here or come with me. If you stay here, I'll find someone to help you." For some reason, Joichiro was acting very differently than usual. So that's what he wanted to say.

"No, I'd rather stay here. I don't want to keep going back and forth between schools with you; it's too much trouble." Su Luo naturally knew that Cheng Yilang would be going to America. To be honest, compared to there, this place was better, both in terms of the environment and her own plans.

“However, you’ll have to give me a lot of money, I know you have a lot of money, and I don’t want to starve to death like that idiot.” Before Cheng Yilang could speak again, Su Luo spoke first.

He knew exactly what kind of person his father was. Su Luo wouldn't believe he would receive money monthly. Just think of Soma in the original story; towards the end, he barely had any spare change left, enough to buy just a few drinks.

"Starve to death? Haha, how could that be?" Upon hearing this, Joichiro's serious attitude instantly turned to ashes, and he laughed it off.

Seeing this situation, Su Luo became even more certain that this would definitely happen.

"Okay, I understand." Seeing Su Luo staring at him with disbelief, Cheng Yilang had no choice but to give up and said, "I'm curious, how did you know?"

"How did you know you were rich, right?" Su Luo naturally knew what Cheng Yilang wanted to say, so she directly picked up the conversation and said.

"Mhm." Joichiro nodded.

Su Luo pointed to a photo on Cheng Yilang's desk and said, "I'm not that idiot."

Without needing to be explicitly stated, Joichiro naturally understood what Su Luo meant. The photo was of Joichiro with some friends, including a foreign chef, who was quite famous.

"Okay, I'll transfer the money to you monthly."

"No need, just give me the money you'll have before you come back." Su Luo decisively refused what Shiroichiro said. "By the month? I think it's by the day. With Shiroichiro's unreliable attitude, it would be strange to trust him."

"Uh." Taken aback by this, Joichiro said pitifully, "You don't even trust your old man?"

"Yes." Su Luo rolled her eyes and said quite decisively.

After saying that, Su Luo went straight out the door. Suddenly remembering something, she took out some things, handed them to Cheng Yilang, and said, "This is my phone number, and this is my bank account. Remember to transfer the money tomorrow. Bye-bye."

Then, Su Luo really went out, leaving Cheng Yilang staring blankly at the paper in his hand. What was going on?

Summer weather is very hot. If you don't shower for a day, you feel sticky and uncomfortable all over. Su Luo quickly went back to take a shower and then went back to her room.

When Su Luo returned to the room, Chuang Zhen was fast asleep, but his sleeping posture wasn't very good; the blanket was completely pulled back. Although it's summer, it's easy to catch a cold if you're not covered up properly. Don't think it doesn't matter just because it's hot.

Su Luo covered Chuangzhen with the blanket and then lay down next to him to sleep.

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Chapter Twenty-One: Distant Moon

In the morning, Su Luo woke up much later than Chuang Zhen, but for someone like Su Luo who likes to sleep in late, this was an unprecedentedly early morning.

After Su Luo got up, dressed, and took care of her personal hygiene, she found that Soma and Joichiro were no longer there. However, there was a breakfast on the table, which she could simply heat up in the microwave.

While heating her breakfast, Su Luo took out her phone and checked it. Sure enough, there were two new unfamiliar messages. She opened them and found that the money had been deposited into her account. The other message was from Cheng Yilang.

After receiving the package, Su Luo happily began to eat breakfast.

After having breakfast, Su Luo headed straight to Totsuki Academy. Since school wouldn't start for a while after the exams, she didn't need to bring much. For Su Luo, a backpack full of junk food and a few books would be enough.