Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Wang Zhi was completely baffled. If he were truly that intelligent, he wouldn't need anyone to tell him; he would have figured it out on his own.

　"Think it over carefully. Once you've figured it out, the probability of your cooking reaching the glowing level will exceed 50%, at which point you can reach the special five-star level."

　Some things can only be understood intuitively. If you don't realize it yourself, you'll never take that step in your entire life. So Bai Yuan doesn't intend to explain it explicitly.

　"Thank you for the reminder. It has given me a clear direction. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

　Although he couldn't understand the meaning for the time being, Wang Zhi kept Bai Yuan's words firmly in mind and planned to study them carefully when he got back.

　"Walk slowly without sending."

　Watching Wang Zhi's departing figure, Bai Yuan gave a cold reply. Since the other party had come because of the Food War, even if his attitude was good now, he couldn't completely hold a grudge, so he put on a smiling, enthusiastic facade.

　"And you, everyone else has left, what are you doing here?"

　Turn your gaze back, and finally...

　It was in the pure-looking girl in front of me.

　Standing at the entrance of Zhuang Huiyuan, the other person, with a lollipop in their mouth, was looking at him with an inquisitive gaze, as if they were looking at some novel toy.

　"Isn't this a hotel? You're staying here to check in, of course."

　Kawanoka smiled sweetly as she walked inside, preparing to check in.

　Putting everything else aside, her pink outfit, paired with her slightly chubby yet delicately pretty doll-like face, is incredibly adorable.

　"Unfortunately, we are fully booked and cannot accommodate any extra guests at the moment. If you had come a day earlier, you might have been able to get a table."

　Bai Yuan pursed his lips, somewhat helpless.

　Although he had already guessed this, the hotel was full, and even if he allowed her to come in, she would have nowhere to stay.

　"How could this happen! Otherwise, I'll make do with you and we can share a room. I don't mind at all, I trust you completely, and we can squeeze in."

　"No way, I despise you, and I'm afraid of what you might do to me."

　Seeing Kawahime winking at him, Shiro deliberately put on a scared expression, then got up and silently stood next to Tadokoro Megumi.

　He always felt that this girl was not proper; she seemed normal but was somewhat eccentric. Besides, free things are always the most expensive, so there was no need to get too close to her.

　"Don't say such unromantic things!"

　Seeing Bai Yuan waving his hands repeatedly in refusal, Chuan Linghua stopped pretending to be cute and instead complained speechlessly, "Is she really that unattractive?"

　"If you really want to stay, come early tomorrow morning. Xiaohui and I will be leaving then, and the room will be available."

　Not wanting to offend anyone, Bai Yuan pulled Tadokoro Megumi along, preparing to leave, but they were stopped.

　"Leave? Where to? According to Japan's holiday schedule, shouldn't we be on vacation now? Shouldn't we be home resting..."

　Kawanoka mumbled a bunch of things, and Bai Yuan understood what she meant. She basically said that once you mention your hometown, you shouldn't wander off.

　"That's not your concern."

　They argued idly, and although Bai Yuan didn't know why the other party refused to leave, he was a very timid person. He casually replied with a few words and prepared to leave, but the other party acted as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

　"Can I stay by your side for a while?"

　Kawanobi revealed her purpose: it would be a waste not to make good use of such a powerful master chef!

　"No."

　Bai Yuan refused without even thinking.

　Although the guy in front of me is pretty and has a great figure, he looks like a troublemaker. He's already feeling annoyed after just a short time here. If I keep him around, who knows what kind of trouble he'll cause.

　"Huh!? Such a beautiful young girl in the prime of her life asked you to take her out and play with her, without you having to do anything for her, and you just refused like that!!"

　Looking at Bai Yuan's merciless attitude, Chuan Linghua stood there in disbelief. From childhood to adulthood, she had never been rejected by anyone. Because of her looks and status, everyone would obey her.

　Now, someone is actually refusing.

　He still spoke in that absolutely decisive tone.

　For some reason, a strange emotion welled up in Kawahime's heart. If her previous feelings were about exploring his cooking skills, now she was becoming interested in him as a person.

　Thinking of this, Kawanobi ran up again, displaying her shameless and persistent spirit.

　Seeing that she was a girl, Bai Yuan suppressed his dissatisfaction and did not take action. In the end, it was Tadokoro Mieko who stepped forward and came up with a solution.

　Simply put, Shirobuchi and Tadokoro Megumi stayed there, leaving the room empty for her.

　It wasn't that they were missing this one customer; it was just that Tadokoro Mieko had been standing there watching for a long time and noticed that Tadokoro Megumi looked like she wanted to say something but couldn't.

　As someone who's been through it all, Mieko Tadokoro boldly guesses that Megumi Tadokoro must have had those kinds of thoughts, but she was just shy and embarrassed to say it directly since it was her first time.

　As her mother, Mieko Tadokoro felt she needed to give her a push, otherwise, given her shy and timid nature, she probably wouldn't be able to hold her grandson in her lifetime!

　"Alright, since it's been decided, you two should go back and get some rest."

　Seeing her daughter and son-in-law still standing there like wooden blocks, Mieko Tadokoro pushed them in exasperation.

　Only after the two figures disappeared from her sight did she wipe away non-existent sweat from her forehead and turn to look at Kawanishika.

　"Ah this..."

　"Girl, come with me."

　Seeing the strange expression on Kawahira's face, Tadokoro Mieko gave her a friendly smile and then invited her to the room where Shirabuchi had previously stayed.

　the other side.

　Bai Yuan arrived at the door of Tadokoro Megumi's room, but instead of going in right away, he looked around curiously.

　A faint fragrance wafted from the crack in the door, a blend of citrus and some soft floral scent, both unfamiliar and strangely familiar.

　"Let's go in."

　Beside her, Tadokoro Megumi saw that Shiro hadn't moved for a long time, but was just closing his eyes and smelling the fragrance in a blush.

　Although she was genuinely grateful for her mother's help, she couldn't help but tremble with a mix of nervousness and anticipation when the moment actually arrived.

　"Well, speaking of which..."

　This is my first time entering Xiaohui's room, both in Totsuki and here, even though I've been here for two days already.

　Bai Yuan also sensed the atmosphere in the air, so she took the initiative to open the door and start a conversation. The room wasn't big, but it was filled with her presence.

　The bookshelf in the corner was filled with books, and several open notebooks were casually spread out on the table, the handwriting messy but still bearing her style.

　The bed was covered with light-colored sheets, and next to the pillow was a plush teddy bear that looked quite old, yet it was still cherished and placed there.

　Next to the bed was a windowsill with several small plants on it. Moonlight streamed in through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the entire room.

　"Please have a seat, I'll get you some water."

　Tadokoro Megumi felt embarrassed and wanted to leave, but Bai Yuan grabbed her arm, pressed her down, and dragged her to the soft bed.

　"I'm not thirsty right now, so you don't need to pour me water. By the way, I've helped your family so much, doesn't Xiaohui have any thoughts of gratitude?"

　It wasn't about taking advantage of someone's kindness; it was just a little interaction between lovers. Bai Yuan leaned closer and looked at Tadokoro Megumi's incredibly cute and innocent face, and his heart started racing.

　"Yes, but I don't know what you need. Can you tell me what you want, Brother Bai Yuan?"

　Bai Yuan thought Tadokoro Megumi was cute, and Tadokoro Megumi thought Bai Yuan was handsome. Especially when they were looking at each other at such close range, their heartbeats were both a little fast.

　Being constantly on the offensive is not a pleasant experience, especially when the other person's face is close to yours; your heart rate can be incredibly fast.

　"Haven't you always known what I want?"

　Having been trained by Alice Nakiri and Sonoka Kiko, Hakugen was no longer the greenhorn he once was.

　Faced with Tadokoro Megumi's question, which he already knew the answer to, he naturally suppressed it, keeping his gaze fixed on her eyes.

　"Are you ready?"

　Although they didn't go to the mall for their date, their intimate interactions in the kitchen were no different from a regular date.

　Since they were already boyfriend and girlfriend, Shirabuchi became quite flirtatious with Tadokoro Megumi while they were cooking in the kitchen, taking advantage of her in many ways.

　Although Tadokoro Megumi appeared very shy, she was actually quite happy inside.

　The fact that Bai Yuan was willing to interact intimately with her proved that the barrier between them had been broken. If they were in a relationship and he still treated her with only polite formality, she would feel very disappointed.

　That would be disrespectful to her, and even more so, discriminatory towards him. It would be an expression of disdain for her. No girl would dislike a boy having those kinds of thoughts about her.

　Unless that girl doesn't love him at all.

　That's the case now.

　When Bai Yuan asked that sure question, Tadokoro Megumi grabbed his collar and pulled his face down even further.

　The girl's blush came into view, and her slightly aroused eyes showed that she was fully prepared, so Bai Yuan reached out his hand.

　Megumi Tadokoro responded positively.

　Although it was her first time, she had been preparing ever since Bai Yuan accepted her confession.

　Although I haven't had any practical experience with that kind of knowledge, I've read a lot of sketchbooks during this period, often staying up until late at night, which has taken a toll on my health.

　Now, she has achieved a perfect score in both theory and practice; all that's left is to put it into practice!

　Now is the perfect time to put this into practice!

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　The morning sunlight filtered through the thin curtains, like a layer of golden gauze, gently spilling into the room.

　The room still held the scent of night, a faint fragrance mingling with the warmth of body heat, permeating every corner.

　On the bed, the two were fast asleep, their breathing even and soft.

　Her head rested on his shoulder, her pale blue hair falling across his chest, rising and falling gently with her breath.

　His arms naturally encircled her waist, his fingers gently resting on her back, feeling her white, jade-like skin, unwilling to let go even in his sleep.

　I don’t know how long it took.

　Tadokoro Megumi woke up first and struggled to get up, only to find herself in a warm embrace. She gently raised her head, her gaze falling on Shirayuki's handsome face, and the corners of her mouth turned up involuntarily.

　Bai Yuan's eyes were still closed, his brows were relaxed, and his breathing was steady.

　This made Tadokoro Megumi reach out and gently stroke his brow bone with her fingertips, as if she were touching a precious treasure.

　Perhaps because of the large movement, Bai Yuan was awakened by Tadokoro Megumi's actions. His eyelids twitched slightly, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

　His vision was still a little blurry at first, but he immediately saw her face as she leaned in, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.

　This improved Bai Yuan's mood considerably. He tightened his arms around her, pulling her closer. "Good morning," he said, his voice slightly hoarse, carrying the languor of someone just waking up, yet exceptionally gentle.

　"Good morning," Tadokoro Megumi replied softly, snuggling her head into Qi's arms with a satisfied smile on her face, which also contained a hint of sweet weariness.

　The two of them were busy until late at night yesterday. Being new to this, Tadokoro Megumi was initially quite awkward and her movements were stiff. Fortunately, with Shiro's constant guidance, they eventually reached a perfect harmony.

　"Let's pack up, get up and have breakfast, then head straight back to Totsuki, get ready, and then head to Fujian, China together to participate in the Youth Chef Competition."

　"it is good

　! ”

　After hearing Bai Yuan's plan, Tadokoro Megumi nodded without hesitation and said "Okay".

　Before heading to China, the two needed to return to Far Moon to meet up with the others before taking a plane together to Fujian.

　"Help me button up the back buttons."

　Bending down to take out a brand new bra from the closet, Tadokoro Megumi was about to put it on when she saw Shirayuki looking at her with admiration. So she blushed slightly and turned her back to him.

　The gesture and meaning were quite clear; she wanted him to help her fasten her bra.

　"it is good."

　Seeing this, Bai Yuan strode forward and quickly helped her fasten her bra. While fastening it, he didn't forget to take advantage of her with his fingers, making the girl blush.

　After some playful banter, the two arrived at the lobby and saw Kawanishika eating there. Upon seeing them, she warmly raised her hand to greet them.

　"Good morning, both of you."

　Good morning, Ms. Chuan.

　When the other party greeted her politely, Tadokoro Megumi naturally couldn't pretend not to see it. She replied politely and then found an empty seat to rest with Shiroyuki.

　Seeing this, Kawano Rinka put the meat bun in her mouth, carried a chair over to the two of them, and scanned them back and forth with her eyes. At the same time, she said to Bai Yuan with a subtle expression, "You two are boyfriend and girlfriend, right? I didn't know that. So you like younger people. But you're not that old, but you're not small in some ways."

　Her gaze swept over Tadokoro Megumi, and Kawahira's words carried a hint of teasing.