Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　He vaguely remembered that there was one in Japan, but the composition of that dark world was too frivolous and their strength was pitifully weak, so he didn't recognize them. He could find an opportunity to recruit and train them later, and they might be of some use in the future.

　Chapter 42 A Practical Talent, Attack of Nakiri Alice

　"Let me help you. Give me a copy of the menu."

　Looking at Alice Nakiri, who was so busy in the kitchen that her feet barely touched the ground, Bai Yuan said that he was the same way back then, even busier than her.

　After all, the place where he was undergoing his trial was Guangzhou, the capital of gastronomy. Even in the world of dark cuisine, it was the most difficult city to become a Qilin Chef.

　During that time, Bai Yuan was busy from morning till night, even during meals. He felt really helpless all by himself.

　"Really? That's great! Here you go, Brother Bai Yuan."

　Inside the kitchen, upon hearing Bai Yuan's voice, Alice Nakiri's face immediately lit up with excitement and relief. She then handed him a menu filled with customer requests.

　"Is that all? Then I'll begin."

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he placed all the ingredients that the customer had handed over to him by the waiter onto the cutting board, and at the same time placed the Seven Star Knife on the other side of the cutting board.

　My fingers lightly traced the blade, quietly feeling its coolness. Then, a flash of silver light appeared, and countless knives were instantly drawn. After a series of afterimages, the knives were picked up and put down, and the ingredients in front of me were processed into the state required for stir-frying.

　"All done, the rest is up to you."

　Bai Yuan sheathed his sword and then looked at Nakiri Alice.

　With his help, the other party could devote more time to the pot and was no longer as flustered as before, becoming much more organized.

　While his help certainly played a part, it was more about her finding her rhythm and being able to better coordinate and allocate time, thus making the cooking process more organized.

　At this moment, only half an hour had passed since the opening.

　The fact that she made such significant progress in just half an hour surprised even Bai Yuan. He hadn't expected that Nakiri Alice was such a practical talent.

　Bai Yuan thought to himself, his eyes filled with satisfaction as he looked at Nakiri Alice. He then stood aside and waited quietly as she prepared the dish.

　Before long, one after another, brightly colored dishes with an enticing aroma were served out of the pot and taken by the waiting waiters to the respective guests for them to enjoy.

　Alice Nakiri also breathed a sigh of relief at this moment. Although her forehead was already covered with sweat, she had squeezed out every second and really didn't have time to wipe it away.

　In the end, Bai Yuan couldn't bear to watch any longer and used a warm towel to wipe her down. With his skillful touch, he didn't interfere with her movements at all.

　After one batch of dishes was finished, a new batch began. However, with the previous experience, Alice Nakiri improved her efficiency considerably.

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　Meanwhile, the customers inside the restaurant were actually suffering.

　On the one hand, they were reluctant to part with the top-quality food they were about to get their hands on, and on the other hand, they were afraid of Bai Yuan's power.

　However, judging from the situation, apart from the guy who took the initiative to provoke him, Bai Yuan seemed to be quite easygoing, like a sunny and cheerful big boy.

　Of course, this could also be a disguise, after all, the overwhelming aura they just felt couldn't be faked.

　That was the aura of someone who had crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood. How many people had fallen behind him... to cultivate such an aura! If I didn't know we live in a peaceful society, I would definitely call the police to investigate his background!

　With nervous anticipation, the shop's customers finally received their dishes.

　Some ordered marinated salmon, others fish balls, fish sandwiches, fish soup... and still others, unsure of what to eat, left the decision to the chef and ordered a random "fish dish blind box".

　"What is this? I've never seen this dish before!"

　Looking at the squirming squirrel-shaped mandarin fish in front of him, a bearded guest could not hide his shock.

　"The food is calling out! How is this possible?!"

　A blonde, blue-eyed middle-aged woman sat next to him. Upon seeing the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish making "squeaking" noises, she covered her mouth in fear.

　"But it smells so good! I'll try it. It's a bit like a different kind of fried fish fillet with sauce. The golden yellow and red color looks so appetizing!"

　"The waiter just said this dish is squirrel-shaped mandarin fish from China! Look closely, the fish really does look like a squirrel after it's been prepared, with a small tomato in its mouth. And the sound it makes is also a bit like a squirrel's. Chinese food is truly amazing!"

　The fact that the dish could make noise was surprising, but the rich aroma was even more irresistible. Looking at the golden squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, the bearded man swallowed hard.

　Pick up a knife and fork, cut off a piece of fish in the Western style, dip it in the bright red sweet and sour sauce on the plate, and put it all in your mouth, closing your eyes to savor it.

　鱼肉

　After careful processing, the bones are removed but the skin is left on. The meat is then cut into decorative shapes, marinated to infuse flavor, coated with a thin layer of starch batter, and deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

　Taking a bite, you first feel the crispy outer layer gently crack in your mouth, releasing a subtle aroma of oil and the sweetness of starch, which, combined with the sweet and sour sauce, is simply wonderful.

　Next comes the delicate and delicious flavor of the fish itself. The flesh is as white as jade, with a smooth and tender texture that is also chewy. It seems to melt slowly on the tip of your tongue, bringing endless satisfaction.

　"It's so delicious! This is the first time I've ever had such a delicious fish dish! The combination of crispy and tender textures is perfect. Even fried fish fillets can't compare to this. It's simply a world-class gem!"

　"Is it really that exaggerated?"

　Seeing her husband enjoying the dish so much, as if it were the best thing in the world, the blonde, blue-eyed mature woman swallowed hard. She then reached out with her chopsticks and skillfully picked up a piece of the squirrel-shaped fish that was making a sizzling sound. She had studied in South Korea before, so she knew a little about how to use chopsticks.

　The moment the fish enters your mouth, the sweet and sour flavor bursts forth, a sensation akin to swimming in the deep sea and suddenly being dragged to the depths by a sticky sauce, only to find yourself completely overwhelmed by the sauce's intensity!

　Her thighs were unnaturally crossed, and a faint blush appeared on her face. The flavors of the fish and the sweet and sour sauce kept assaulting her taste buds, making it irresistible!

　"Ah! How can these fish balls be so chewy! One bite and the juice bursts out inside! They're so delicious, they'll make your eyebrows fall off!"

　"The crispy fish fillet is absolutely amazing! The fish skin is crispy and fragrant with peppers, and the oil used to fry it must be Sichuan peppercorn oil, while the fish meat is soft and smooth. How do they manage to combine these two completely different taste experiences?! I can't take it anymore!"

　A chorus of praises filled the air. Customers who had originally planned to leave immediately after finishing their meal now seemed rooted to the spot, quickly pulling out their phones to call their families and urging them to bring the ingredients over as soon as possible.

　Such high-end cuisine used to only appear in upscale restaurants, and even a single meal would cost an ordinary person several months' salary.

　Now that it's free, naturally no one is willing to give it up easily!

　As for the legendary glowing dishes, those kinds of dishes, let alone eating them, just smelling them would prolong your life!

　The rapture on their faces and the excitement in their bodies made the restaurant fall into complete silence, with only the occasional gasp of breath proving that everyone here was alive.

　"Boss, I'd like a sweet and sour carp!"

　"I'd like to try the Eight Treasure Fish."

　As time went on, and with customers constantly calling and messaging to urge them on, someone soon arrived at the restaurant to deliver the raw materials. Then, the people sitting down immediately found the waiters and asked them to take the raw materials to the kitchen so that the head chef could process them.

　However, before they could go inside, they were stopped by a towering figure.

　"Each person can only order one dish per day. If you want to eat it, come earlier tomorrow. There are still many people waiting outside!"

　Bai Yuan spoke coldly, explaining that this was something they had planned long ago to prevent the restaurant from being occupied by the same group of customers, which would prevent them from achieving their goal of ruining the neighboring [Nuoyu] restaurant.

　Now, the aroma of food from the restaurant wafts through the doorway onto the street.

　Countless pedestrians noticed this place, as well as the sign at the restaurant entrance, and couldn't tear themselves away—it was too tempting to be free!

　At that moment, fishmonger Mil's stall had sold out of fish and he was constantly apologizing to the customers who were queuing behind him but hadn't been able to buy any. When he saw Bai Yuan come out of the restaurant, he immediately smiled and waved to him.

　"Brother Bai, that's amazing! All the fish are sold out, and it's only been two hours! I wish I had ordered more!"

　Seeing Bai Yuan walking towards him, fishmonger Mir said excitedly that this was the first time he had sold fish so smoothly, without even a bargaining process, and the customer bought his fish directly!

　There was no way around it; there were just too many people queuing up behind them. If they didn't buy, someone else would!

　Chapter 43 No, dude, you guys are going a bit too far!

　"Business will be even better tomorrow. We'll stock up on more fish, and we can choose some rare and expensive varieties to raise the prices, which will increase the profit margin."

　"Ok, I see!"

　Bai Yuan smiled and patted the fishmonger Mir on the shoulder, then shared his thoughts.

　Rare and expensive fish, even though he needs to think for a moment before cooking them, would definitely be a considerable challenge for Alice Nakiri.

　After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to the guests waiting at the door.

　They were pressed against the glass windows outside the restaurant, their eyes scanning back and forth inside. There were men, women, and children all inside, and the only thing they had in common was that they were all carrying bags of ingredients. Their Adam's apples bobbed from time to time, and they looked very eager.

　Indeed, with such a rich and enticing aroma wafting continuously from inside the restaurant, it would be truly strange if they didn't react at all!

　"Quick, there's a seat available inside! Let me in!"

　"You're not going in! I'm going in first! You can just wait outside and eat my ass!"

　Suddenly, a group of people inside the restaurant finished eating and got up, causing an immediate commotion outside. Countless diners gathered at the entrance tried to squeeze through the door.

　The loud noise startled the customers who were eating inside.

　Judging from their demeanor, those in the know would understand they're here to eat, but those who don't might think they're going to tear the restaurant down!

　"boom."

　"Line up! Don't you all understand the rule of first come, first served? Anyone who doesn't follow my rules can leave now. You're not welcome here!"

　Looking at the chaotic crowd, Bai Yuan frowned and slammed the restaurant door shut, calling out in a deep voice.

　At the same time, his overwhelming aura surged forth once more, causing the crowd to freeze in their tracks. They scrambled into a neat line, like startled birds and beasts.

　What's going on? Who exactly is this guy? Why does he have such an imposing aura that makes people afraid to look him in the eye, let alone look at his face?

　"That's more like it! We believe in first come, first served. You all hate people cutting in line, right? You could have done it perfectly, couldn't you?"

　Seeing the rapidly tidying line in front of him, Bai Yuan couldn't help but sigh, "The people in this world really have no manners at all."

　They know perfectly well how to queue, but they only agree to queue when others get angry, and their manners are even worse than those of the residents of "Chunghwa Ichiban" (a popular Taiwanese restaurant chain).

　"Just follow this line. If anyone tries to cut in line, you can report them to me, and I will kick them out. Those who report others can enter the restaurant early."

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he reopened the restaurant door, and a rich aroma wafted out once more. The customers who had been blocked at the door came out, giving him a grateful look and understanding his actions.

　At the restaurant, when he saw Bai Yuan presiding over the order, he thought that this person was making a mountain out of a molehill, and that there was no need to be so serious when everyone came to have a meal.

　But now it seems that nothing can be accomplished without rules. Some rules must be established, otherwise the world will become chaotic.

　"You two go in, hand the ingredients you bought to the waitress, and tell her what you want to eat. If it's not a common dish, just state your specific requirements. If you're unsure, just ask them to bring you a 'fish dish blind box.'"

　"Okay, we understand, thank you."

　Looking at the man and woman in front of him, who were clearly a couple, Bai Yuan glanced at them, gave them a few simple instructions, and then turned and went back to the restaurant.

　After his two shouts, the restaurant is now much more orderly than before; at least everyone is listening to him.

　Hopefully, this situation can be maintained. We've made it through the first hurdle of opening the store!

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　"What's going on? Why are there so few orders today? Usually, we get at least forty or fifty orders by now, but today we only have a dozen or so?"

　In the kitchen of the [Nuoyu] restaurant, Jancis looked at the few order receipts and a puzzled expression on her face.

　It couldn't possibly be because of yesterday's competition.

　Although it is indeed embarrassing, only the nearby residents should see it. Even if it were to spread, it would take more than a day or two.

　Furthermore, even if he loses face, it won't affect his restaurant, since his status as a top-level chef is genuine and without any exaggeration!

　"Thurben, go outside and check what's going on. What happened to cause such a sharp drop in the number of customers!"

　With an indescribable gloom on his face, Jesse kicked Thurben, who was chopping vegetables not far away, and said in a commanding tone.

　"Yes, Chef!"

　Although the kick hurt a bit, Thurben still looked respectful and ingratiating before quickly leaving the kitchen. However, once he left the kitchen, the respect and ingratiation on his face vanished instantly, and he spat out a "pui".

　"You piece of trash! You got defeated by a kid like that. You're no special-grade chef. How dare you order me around like that? I'll get you out of this restaurant one day!"

　After saying this, he nervously glanced around the restaurant. Only after confirming that no one had heard him did he breathe a sigh of relief and leave the restaurant to investigate the situation.

　Although he had some complaints about Jesse, the other man was still the head of the kitchen and someone he couldn't afford to offend, so he had to do the work he was given.

　"What's going on over there? What happened? Why are so many people gathered there...?"

　Just as Thurben stepped out of the Noyu restaurant, intending to investigate, he spotted Alice's restaurant. With so many people gathered there, it was hard not to notice. He immediately looked suspicious.

　Without hesitation, he crossed the street and quickly arrived in front of Alice's restaurant. Looking at the queue that stretched almost to the other side of the street, he couldn't help but frown.

　"Free fish cooking? Are you kidding me? I'm curious how this run-down place can have so many customers!"

　Looking at the sign at the store entrance, Thurben frowned even more. It's understandable that a new store would have promotions, and it's also understandable that they would offer free processing to attract customers, but why are there so many people queuing up at the door?!

　With such a long queue, it would take at least one or two hours to get food. Add to that the time it takes for the chef to cook, and it would take at least three hours. He believed that no one on the scene could not calculate such a high time cost.

　Even so, they were still queuing! Not a trace of annoyance on their faces. What's going on with this restaurant? Could it be that another top-tier chef has arrived on this street?!

　The only explanation for this scene is that a master chef attracts people with his culinary skills! As he approached the restaurant and smelled the rich aroma wafting from inside, Thurben's face showed a look of surprise.

　Without much hesitation, he pushed through the crowd, opened the restaurant door, and stepped inside to see what was going on.