Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　The girl in front of you looks rather young and is definitely not very old, but she has a very good figure that makes it hard to look away.

　"Age is not the key, body shape is not the key, what matters is whether two hearts are together. It's normal that you have a one-sided view of things since you've never had a boyfriend."

　Hearing Kawanoka's teasing, Bai Yuan's brows furrowed slightly. He looked up and met her gaze, finding her eyes clear and without malice, before speaking.

　"How do you know I've never had a boyfriend? I dated eight in a year, and each one of them loved me to death. If I hadn't broken up with them decisively, I'd probably still be harassed by them now."

　"You? You smell like a young girl, and you've dated eight men a year. I doubt you've ever even held a man's hand."

　Bai Yuan glanced at the girl in front of him and laughed disdainfully.

　"!! How could I have never even touched a man's hand? You're really looking down on me!"

　Upon hearing a disdainful "tsk," Kawanoka, who had been calm, instantly lost her composure and became somewhat agitated, before angrily retorting.

　"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. But judging from your appearance, what I'm saying is probably true: you've never even held a man's hand!"

　Since we're seated, let's eat together.

　Upon seeing the small basket of meat buns brought over by the staff, Bai Yuan changed the subject, focusing all his attention on the meat buns. The white outer skin was translucent, and one could even vaguely see the plump filling inside.

　With a light touch, the skin is so thin that you can almost feel the elasticity from your fingertips.

　"Speaking of which, these meat buns are really good. Both the texture and the taste are better than many breakfast stalls."

　I opened my mouth and took a bite of the water chestnut flower. The outer skin cracked gently between my lips and teeth, thin but not broken, with a faint wheat aroma.

　Immediately afterwards, the deliciousness of the filling exploded in my mouth. The meat was juicy and tender, mixed with the aroma of scallions and ginger, creating distinct yet perfectly blended flavors!

　"Eat as much as you like. This was made by Uncle Wugen. He is a very skilled pastry chef. Although he is not a first-class chef, his pastry-making skills are truly first-class. His meat buns are especially unique. In the past, some people even stayed at the hotel just for a taste of his meat buns."

　"I can taste it. This must have taken at least a decade of experience. The attention to detail is impeccable. Just the meat buns alone are already approaching the top grade."

　Bai Yuan rarely praised it, saying that it was already very good to make meat buns this well.

　"This small place is truly full of hidden talents,"

　Kawanoka muttered to herself, "This is truly an eye-opener for me."

　It's unbelievable that such a small town with a population of only 10,000 could harbor so many experts with strength comparable to the top-tier level!

　Chapter 230 Then, let's go all out and become the Dragon Chef!

　"By the way, you still haven't told me where you're planning to go next."

　What I said last night, that I want to travel with you guys for a while, is serious. I'm willing to pay, and I'll reimburse all travel expenses without any problem.

　She finished the last bite of the meat bun in her hand, gulped down two mouthfuls of soy milk, and, thinking that the other party had not agreed to take her on the trip, Kawanishika looked at the two of them and said with utmost seriousness.

　Putting everything else aside, she'll definitely learn a lot from working alongside a top-tier seven-star chef—the kind of experience she needs most right now!

　"Not everything can be bought with money. We're going to China next."

　Bai Yuan sighed helplessly, saying that modern people always want to solve problems with money. He had also understood the Chinese conversation between Chuan Linghua and Chef Wang Zhi earlier.

　This girl is most likely the granddaughter of a top-tier seven-star chef, just like Zhou Yuyu back then, only this one has a significantly stronger culinary talent.

　Is he the champion of the Sichuan Provincial Youth Culinary Competition? Judging from Chuan Linghua's appearance, she should only be in her early twenties, not much different from him. To have achieved this is already quite remarkable; she is a true prodigy.

　It would be a shame not to recruit such a talent into the world of culinary disasters!

　Such a thought crossed Bai Yuan's mind.

　Of course, although he wanted to recruit her, he couldn't be direct with this kind of woman. He had to wait until she asked him for something before he could offer his terms.

　Only in this way can we take the initiative into our own hands.

　And this is what is known as the art of managing people.

　"Go to China? I know that place well! I'm from there, I know all the delicacies in every province, and I know which restaurants are good. I'll pay for whatever you want to eat, you won't have to spend a penny. Taking me along will definitely be beneficial!"

　Sure enough, upon hearing that Bai Yuan's destination was China, Chuan Linghua's eyes lit up, and she immediately patted her full chest and began to talk non-stop.

　The scene instantly became incredibly erotic, and Bai Yuan's eyes, as if auto-aimed, locked onto the area on Chuan Linghua's body that was shaking violently.

　Kawanoka naturally noticed this as well, and her hands paused. Realizing what she had done, her face visibly flushed red.

　However, in order to maintain her persona as someone who had dated many boyfriends and was a relationship guru, she didn't say anything, but simply lowered her hand and reduced the range of motion.

　"So, you definitely won't lose out by bringing me along. On the contrary, I can help you a lot and make your trip to China the most perfect one!"

　Kawanobika said excitedly that she had been in Japan for several months and had learned a lot of local specialties to enrich her knowledge.

　She had planned to leave in a few days and head to the next country, but she hadn't decided where to go yet, which is why she was delayed.

　Bai Yuan's appearance has now helped her overcome her indecisiveness.

　Let's go back to China. China is a vast country with abundant resources. There are many places she hasn't visited yet, so this is a good opportunity for her to travel around and experience the local cuisine.

　"Since you're showing such sincerity, let's go together. But you have to listen to me on the way, otherwise we might part ways at any time."

　Bai Yuan feigned hesitation and agreed, but secretly chuckled to himself. What an easy girl to fool; it's obvious she's been well protected by her family.

　"Really? That's great!"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Chuan Linghua's face lit up with excitement, and she jumped up, her eyes curving into crescents with joy.

　"Then pack your things and we'll leave in a bit."

　Bai Yuan gave a brief explanation and then continued eating the meat buns and fried dumplings.

　Tadokoro Megumi stood silently by his side, quietly filling his cup with soy milk, playing the role of a virtuous wife and loving mother while he dealt with his affairs.

　"it is good!"

　Kawanoka nodded in agreement, then jogged back to her room and returned a few minutes later carrying a bag.

　Because her family was wealthy, she could buy whatever she wanted directly and have things she liked mailed home, so she didn't have much luggage.

　"I'm all packed and ready to go!"

　"Then let's eat something else. There are no cars at this time."

　"Eh..."

　Bai Yuan patted the chair next to him. He hadn't expected her to tidy up so quickly; he thought it would take an hour or two.

　"I'm full, I'll go back and tidy up."

　Seeing that Kawahira was ready, Tadokoro Megumi wiped her mouth with a tissue, got up and went back to her room to pack her luggage. A short while later, she returned to the living room dragging a large suitcase, which was in stark contrast to her.

　"Xiao Hui, I'm quite busy here right now, so I won't be able to see you off. Take care on the road."

　Looking at the passengers who were getting up and preparing for breakfast, Mieko Tadokoro gave Megumi Tadokoro an apologetic look. After all, she would see her off every year, but this year, due to the full house, she couldn't leave.

　Fortunately, Bai Yuan was there, and she felt at ease as he escorted Tadokoro Megumi away.

　"It's okay, Mom, you go ahead and do your work."

　Knowing her mother was busy, Tadokoro Megumi said considerately. Just as she was about to grab her luggage and leave, she discovered that Shiro had already taken it.

　"Speaking of which, what are you planning to do in China? Oh, I see! China is a vast country with abundant resources. You want to learn more advanced culinary techniques, or perhaps you want to gain inspiration, so that's why you're going, right?"

　Or do you know anyone in the culinary world? Or what kind of food you'd like to eat? Tell me, and I can help you find out. Don't let my appearance fool you; I know quite a few people in the culinary world.

　On the street, Kawanoka followed beside Shiro, chattering excitedly, her face full of excitement, like a child on a trip.

　Bai Yuan didn't pay much attention to this, only saying a few words when the topic interested him. Most of the time, Ueda-do Megumi would chime in, and their relationship improved considerably as a result.

　During this process, Kawahiko discovers that Hakugen is only interested in topics related to cooking and is a complete cooking idiot.

　However, this suited her just fine, since she had asked Bai Yuan to bring her along in order to ask him some questions about cooking, so she took the initiative to start a conversation about cooking.

　Kawano Rinka was a top-tier chef, and with the guidance of high-ranking chefs since childhood, she had a unique understanding of cooking, which greatly benefited Bai Yuan.

　That's how chefs are; they need constant communication to improve their culinary skills.

　Knowledge comes in stages, and skills have their own specializations. Even a chef with a lower star rating than oneself still has areas where one can excel.

　So-called communication is to...

　Absorb the strengths of others to improve yourself.

　"Speaking of which, you're a top-tier seven-star chef, right?"

　"It must be, otherwise it would be impossible to create a 'Radiant' level dish so easily. But such a young Special Grade Seven Star should be world-renowned, so why is he completely unknown..."

　As if she had thought of something, Kawanishika muttered to herself, a look of confusion on her face.

　Logically speaking, every country treats young geniuses extremely well, eager to announce to the world that they have produced a genius.

　Furthermore, every genius has their own growth trajectory; they don't just appear out of nowhere.

　Thinking about this, Kawanahiko's confusion deepened.

　After our conversation, she learned that Bai Yuan was Chinese and had passed the top-level chef exam in Guangzhou, so he shouldn't be so unknown...

　"No, wait a minute."

　Guangzhou, yes, Guangzhou, I remember now!

　Her consciousness gradually sank into the depths of her memory, and then suddenly jumped out at a certain key point. Kawanishika looked at Shirayuki, her mouth forming an "O" shape.

　"The knife skills duel before the gods, you must be that young chef! You gained the recognition of the Eternal Spirit Knife after participating in that competition, but you disappeared quickly and haven't been heard from since. It turns out you went to Japan!"

　If we're talking about the most talked-about competition in the past two years, it has to be the knife skills duel in front of the gods, because a strong person emerged who could create luminous dishes and was recognized by the legendary cooking utensil, the Eternal Spirit Knife.

　Come to think of it, aren't their names exactly the same?!

　When the rumors first came out, everyone assumed that Bai Yuan, who won first place, was a reclusive master in his seventies or eighties, and no one considered that he might be a teenager or a young man in his twenties.

　Even though some of the spectators knew Bai Yuan's age, others still didn't believe it. After all, a top-tier seven-star chef in his twenties was just too outrageous.

　This is like saying that an eight-year-old child can build a rocket.

　This guy is eight years old?!

　Even Kawanashika, before meeting Baiyuan, believed that the person who gained the approval of the legendary kitchen utensil Yongling Blade was a reclusive old man.

　"Yes, it's me."

　Bai Yuan was not surprised that Kawanishika recognized his identity.

　He never deliberately hid himself; it's just that some people in China thought it was too amazing for someone his age to possess such strength, and that he might encounter unnecessary trouble, so they deliberately suppressed the news.

　Even the highly anticipated knife-fighting match was seen by foreigners and even many Chinese as nothing more than a shameless publicity stunt.

　Without witnessing firsthand the legendary kitchenware recognizing its owner, no one would believe such a thing could exist in the world.

　How to make spoiled food fresh again?

　Do not make jokes!

　If we had this technology, we would have invented a time machine long ago!

　"But then, you're carrying the legendary kitchen utensils with you?"

　Honestly, I'm incredibly interested in the Eternal Spirit Blade! It's a legendary blade that can make rotten food fresh again. I was planning to wait a few years before trying to get my hands on it, but you beat me to it!

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's admission, Chuan Linghua gasped, her mind already conjuring up the thrilling image of him taking away the legendary kitchen utensils in front of a group of veteran chefs. She then leaned closer, her delicate face close to his, and whispered:

　"Can I take a look? Just one look! I'm so incredibly curious about what these legendary kitchen utensils are! Is their ability to make rotten ingredients fresh really true?!"

　Blinking her bright, big eyes and looking at the handsome face in front of her, Kawanishika's eyes were filled with longing. Then she put her hands together in a praying gesture.

　"Please, please, just let me see it once, I'll do anything!"

　Seeing that Bai Yuan was unmoved and didn't even want to talk to her, Chuan Linghua's expression became even more devout, and she raised her voice. The sudden sound attracted a lot of strange looks.

　"If you keep doing this, I won't take you with me."

　Feeling the strange gazes surrounding him, densely packed around him, Bai Yuan frowned slightly, then coldly spoke to Chuan Linghua.

　As any parent knows, if you give in to a child's tantrums, it's like being controlled, which is detrimental to the child's development.

　Although Baiyuan is not Kawanishika's parent, he does not want to be manipulated like this.

　"Well..."

　Sure enough, when she heard that Bai Yuan might not take her along because of this, Chuan Linghua immediately dropped her act and stopped begging for pity.

　"I'm sorry, I'll never do it again."

　Kawano Rinka said pitifully, but this time she dared not exaggerate, lest she attract a crowd of onlookers and make things difficult for Bai Yuan.

　"It's good that you know you were wrong. The Eternal Spirit Blade isn't a monkey in a circus; it has a soul, its own consciousness, and can choose its master."

　If you're destined to see it, you'll meet it someday; there's no need to rush.