Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Place the dragon head pastry at the head of a long, narrow plate, then quickly chop some vegetables and make a simple cold dish, which is then placed on two plates.

　"This one is 18, and the one next to it is 1118."

　Will it taste better this way? No, it will only be more expensive.

　"Place the two plates of cold dishes in front of Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri for comparison," Shirabuchi teased humorously.

　"If it was made by Teacher Bai Yuan, even the price of this dish should be increased by four or five zeros, and as for the ones next to it, it wouldn't be unreasonable to add another zero!"

　Despite Bai Yuan's teasing, Nakiri Erina remained serious, first pointing to the plate of shimmering cold dishes, then to the side.

　If you can spend tens of thousands of dollars to enjoy culinary delights, there must be plenty of people in the food industry willing to do so.

　"You little rascal, I love hearing you say that."

　Erina Nakiri's words made Bai Yuan burst into laughter. He never expected that this girl could be so sweet-talking. Is this still the tsundere from the anime?

　"This is a decorative type, requiring a bold and imposing appearance that leaves a deep impression at first glance, so that people will order this dish again next time."

　Desserts require fillings to make them flavorful, but because of their small size, they require more delicate handling; a single mistake can ruin the entire dish.

　As they spoke, Bai Yuan began to act.

　The dough seemed to come alive in his hands, quickly opening up, wrapping it with pre-fried mung bean paste, then closing it and sticking it to the dragon's head.

　From the dragon's head to its smallest teeth and whiskers.

　Every detail must be polished; this reflects Bai Yuan's high standards for himself.

　"Because it's filled with stuffing that's already cooked, the frying time is a little different from before. It's two minutes shorter, and the taste is better."

　As Bai Yuan explained, he deep-fried the prepared red bean dragon head pastries. Before long, the mane on the dragon head pastries bristled, displaying an arrogant posture.

　"Alright, try it. The difference between the one with filling and the one without is huge."

　Seeing the dragon head pastry sizzling in the oil, Bai Yuan seized the opportunity to scoop it out and place it on a bamboo sieve to cool. Then he said to the two of them.

　However, no response was received.

　This made him turn his head in curiosity.

　But when the two sisters looked at the dragon head in the bamboo tray, the hair on their entire bodies stood on end. Their legs, which were already a little weak at the sight of the dragon head, now knelt down on the ground.

　Alice had seen it once when she was a child, and now that she is a master chef, she has a high tolerance for delicious food, so she could tolerate it.

　But Erina Nakiri was different. At this moment, her face was flushed, a tear appeared at the corner of her eye, her legs were unnaturally tightly crossed, and there was a ring of water stains on her white pants.

　"Pfft."

　Seeing this, Alice Nakiri chuckled, which made Erina Nakiri blush even more, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

　He opened his mouth as if to say something, but found he had nothing to say, so he could only bury his head deeply, making the situation even more awkward.

　"Alright, when you first met Dragon Head Pastry, you weren't in much better shape than Alice. You both wet your pants, so don't laugh at each other."

　Seeing Erina Nakiri looking like she wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, Alice Nakiri was still laughing, and Bai Yuan didn't hold back in exposing her secrets.

　"No way, my first time was much better than Erina's, okay?"

　! ”

　Seeing the strange look in Erina Nakiri's eyes, Alice Nakiri's expression froze for a moment, and she could no longer smile. Her face turned red visibly.

　"The pot calling the kettle black"—it's no better than neither side.

　Bai Yuan had no intention of indulging her. It was wrong to mock others. As he spoke, he stepped forward and extended his hand to Nakiri Erina, his face showing no trace of mockery, only a gentle warmth.

　"Teacher Baiyuan..."

　Looking at the large hand reaching out to her, Erina Nakiri's face showed emotion. She reached out her hand, felt a little shy and pulled it back, but finally mustered up her courage and intertwined her fingers with his, and he pulled her up.

　The warmth from her palm made Erina Nakiri's heart race, and she finally stood up with his help, covering her wet hands with them.

　"Let me surround you. There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to be shy. Try the food, and then go take a nice hot bath."

　Seeing the girl's uneasy appearance, Bai Yuan took down the apron hanging next to him and wrapped it around her waist. His nonchalant manner warmed Nakiri Erina's heart.

　"I'm going to wash my hands first."

　Bai Yuan's words, "There are no outsiders here," filled her mind. Clearly, the other party didn't treat her as an outsider, and for some reason, she felt a little happy.

　After washing her hands, Erina Nakiri returned to her original position. Alice didn't eat first, but waited for her to eat together. At the same time, she picked up the dragon head pastry, did some mental preparation, closed her eyes, and bit off the dragon's upper chin in the direction of its mouth.

　"Crispy, fragrant, and the sweetness of red beans spreads in my mouth—it's an absolutely amazing taste!"

　Opening her eyes, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but admire the dragon head radiating light in her hand.

　The soft, smooth texture and sweet taste of the red bean paste contrast sharply with the crispy crust of the Dragon Head Pastry. Despite its ridiculously numerous layers, you can taste the red bean paste in every bite, leaving no part untouched.

　It feels like being immersed in an ocean of red bean paste, your whole body filled with sweetness, and when you come to your senses, you find yourself soaring into the blue sky.

　That's right, it's about flying into the blue sky!

　The dragon roared and soared, carrying her into the boundless sky, then swooped down, and feeling the biting wind around her, she grabbed the dragon's horns.

　However, even though she had grabbed the dragon's horns, it did not diminish her excitement; the feeling of plunging down was incredibly thrilling.

　"What boundless pride!"

　Erina Nakiri blushed, feeling the biting wind in the air and the stimulating sensation from top to bottom. Involuntarily, she grabbed Bai Yuan's arm like a drowning fish.

　Her body went weak under the intense stimulation, and her face turned slightly red. Fortunately, Bai Yuan reacted quickly and caught her steadily.

　"Let's rest for a bit before taking a shower."

　"Ah."

　Noticing that Erina Nakiri was not in a good state, Bai Yuan helped her to a chair and said with great consideration.

　Beside him, Alice Nakiri was in a similar predicament, so he did the same to her, helping her to sit down in a chair with an innocent expression.

　Chapter 151 Transfer Student Assessment

　"Although the food is delicious, its destructive power is equally astonishing!"

　"that is..."

　Slightly panting, Alice Nakiri sat on a chair, pressing her hands against her legs as she spoke wearily.

　Bai Yuan's cooking is good in every way, but the side effects after tasting it are too great, making people want to release their emotions and everything about themselves.

　This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the problem is that there's a third wheel here, preventing Alice Nakiri from fully enjoying herself and forcing her to restrain herself to the extreme.

　"Never mind, I'm going to take a shower first. Erina, do you want to come with me?"

　Because she wasn't feeling well herself, feeling sticky and uncomfortable, but considering that someone else was in a worse situation, Alice Nakiri looked at Erina Nakiri next to her and invited her.

　"Eh?"

　"It's not like we haven't taken a bath together before, why is your face so red? It's making me a little shy."

　Upon seeing Erina Nakiri, Alice paused for a moment, unsure how to respond. Unable to resist teasing her, she playfully scratched her arm as she spoke...

　"Where are you grabbing! You pervert..."

　Feeling the hands groping her body, Erina Nakiri's face visibly flushed red, and she hurriedly slapped the hands away.

　Then came another round of playful fighting, leaving Bai Yuan's mouth dry. When he came to his senses, the two had already left, and his silvery laughter echoed from the bathroom.

　After spending this time together, Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri's relationship has improved significantly, and they are no longer as hostile as they were at the beginning.

　Bai Yuan deserves credit for this, but Alice's desire to coexist peacefully with Erina is even more significant, given that Erina has completely outclassed Alice in terms of skill.

　People don't harbor strong hostility towards an opponent who is far weaker than themselves unless that opponent has done something truly unforgivable.

　Clearly, Erina Nakiri did not do that.

　After taking a bath, Erina Nakiri ate a meal at home before reluctantly saying goodbye to Shirabuchi. She left Alice Nakiri's house, looking back every few steps, feeling a deep emptiness in her heart.

　"I wish I could live here."

　For some reason, this thought popped into Erina Nakiri's mind.

　Then her face flushed, and her eyes became somewhat evasive: "Only

　"I just wanted to learn cooking from Master Baiyuan more conveniently and quickly; I had no other motive."

　With a muttered self-deprecating remark, Nakiri Erina quickened her pace and disappeared from sight in no time, while Shirai turned back.

　"Brother Bai Yuan, it's getting late. Would you like to grab a little late-night snack?"

　"We just had dinner... I'm a little hungry too, so let's have some dessert."

　Looking at Alice Nakiri, who had shed all her restraints and was spraying cream all over herself, Bai Yuan swallowed hard.

　At this moment, Alice Nakiri was the best dessert he had ever eaten in his life!

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　In March of Yangchun, everything recovers.

　After returning to Totsuki, Hakuyu didn't go anywhere. He stayed at Alice Nakiri's house, teaching Erina Nakiri and the others how to cook, and making them improve their skills.

　Perhaps knowing that he was returning early, Tadokoro Megumi, Yoshino Yuuki, Sakaki Ryoko and others arrived at school a week before the start of the semester, and came to see him every day before dawn.

　Faced with such eager-to-learn girls, Bai Yuan was completely open to sharing his knowledge, imparting everything he had to them, based on their respective strengths.

　Under his targeted training, everyone's skills are improving at a rapid pace. Now, everyone on site has the ability to prepare first-class dishes, reaching the pinnacle of second-class chefs.

　"Alright, that's enough for today. I have some things to do. You can continue practicing here or go back to rest."

　After glancing at his watch, Bai Yuan addressed the group.

　He was so engrossed in training that he almost forgot the time. Luckily, he glanced down at the clock just now, otherwise he would have missed the transfer student assessment, which would have been terrible.

　"Let's continue practicing here. Teacher Bai Yuan, you can go ahead and do what you need to do."

　Mito Ikumi made her decision without hesitation. At this moment, she was still dressed provocatively, and because she was in front of Shiro Awakening, she was wearing even less clothing. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was on a beach vacation.

　Of course, this only applies to Bai Yuan's house.

　Once she steps out of this door, she changes into normal clothes, because in her mind, no one but Bai Yuan deserves to see her like this.

　As for Bai Yuan, even though she rarely focused her attention on him, she still tried her best to show herself, which was indeed somewhat abnormal and obsessive.

　But she enjoyed it.

　"Yes, Teacher Bai Yuan, you should go quickly, don't keep people waiting."

　As for Megumi Tadokoro, she shares the same thoughts as Ikumi Mito, but due to her conservative mindset developed from childhood, she is unable to go to such lengths.

　However, when Bai Yuan personally instructs her, she will make intimate gestures, such as touching his fingers when handing him something, pressing her body against him when he helps her, and whispering in his ear while he speaks, secretly feeling the warm breath he exhales, and so on...

　She didn't know how to express her feelings, but she was content with the status quo. She could see Bai Yuan every day and learn to cook from him.

　"Then I'll go first."

　Hearing what the others said, Bai Yuan nodded.

　Back in his room, Bai Yuan quickly tidied himself up to avoid looking disheveled before leaving home and heading towards the large classroom for the transfer student assessment.

　Before long, he arrived at the teaching area from the dormitory area. The teaching area was full of people. Some were chatting in twos and threes, some were acting alone, and some were elegantly drinking tea with their butlers and maids.

　Without exception, these people were all dressed in luxurious attire, displaying the air of noble young masters to the fullest extent, and they hardly resembled chefs at all.

　After a quick look around, Bai Yuan couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

　No wonder that in the original work, Erina Nakiri's mere presence and announcement that she was a judge was enough to terrify these guys.

　A fledgling eagle that has never experienced hardship, no matter how skilled its culinary techniques, cannot soar through the sky.

　Just like how they had never met Erina Nakiri, but were intimidated by her fame and worried that their future careers as chefs would be blocked, so they hesitated and stopped moving forward.

　"Hey you over there, yes, I'm talking to you. Hold on, I have something to tell you!"

　Just as Bai Yuan quickened his pace, preparing to leave sooner, a male voice sounded from behind him. Bai Yuan looked over curiously, but after realizing it was someone he didn't recognize, he turned and left.

　However, the person behind him seemed to have taken a hold on him, jogging up and grabbing his arm.

　"Do we know each other, kid?"

　Looking at the man's face in front of him, Bai Yuan searched his memory for a moment. After confirming that he did not recognize him, he said in a rather unfriendly tone.

　"Don't be so nervous. We didn't know each other before, but we do now, right? You're here for the transfer student assessment too, right? That's me too. You look so distinguished; I can tell you're extraordinary!"

　As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. Seeing the man in front of him laughing and joking, Bai Yuan patiently listened to him finish speaking.