Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　"What did you say? Do you think we're not qualified to receive special training from Teacher Bai Yuan?!"

　Beside her, Hojo Miyoko, who was tidying up the shogi pieces, frowned and spoke.

　"I didn't say I wasn't qualified, I just felt that everything should be prioritized..."

　Hisako Shinoto's expression changed slightly, and she spoke anxiously, not wanting to be labeled.

　"Given the current situation, it is indeed the most appropriate approach to have a small group of people receive more precise training first, and then provide special training to the rest after the competition. After all, the competition is important right now."

　Seeing her secretary being 'bullied', Erina Nakiri immediately stood in front of her to protect her, and glared coldly at Miyoko Hojo.

　The strong should enjoy more resources; that's in line with the law of the jungle!

　"Alright, stop arguing. You little rascals won't take up much of my energy. This training will be different for everyone, so don't worry about falling behind."

　Seeing the tense atmosphere among the crowd, Bai Yuan, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

　He slowly stepped forward and, raising his hand, gave each of them the fattest spots on their bodies—Hisako Shinto and Miyoko Hojo—who were almost arguing.

　"Crack-pump-"

　A crisp sound rang out in the room.

　Because of the considerable force used, Hisako Shinoto and Miyoko Hojo both instinctively covered their buttocks, gasping for breath.

　They were all too familiar with this feeling!

　Chapter 248 Erina Nakiri's Special Training: Developing Her Sense of Smell

　The next day, early morning.

　Bai Yuan knocked on each room door, waking the sleeping girls and asking them to gather in the corridor.

　"It's only five o'clock, is it really necessary to be so early..."

　"Ugh! I'm so sleepy, I feel like I can't keep my eyes open at all."

　"Open your eyes, but your soul is still asleep, unwilling to leave..."

　Good morning, Professor Bai Yuan.

　Why are you waking us up so early? What are today's training goals?

　Looking at the girls standing in a row in their pajamas, facing Bai Yuan who woke them up at five o'clock, some complained, some looked expectant, and some looked at him resentfully. Each of them had a different expression.

　"Go and change into these clothes. I'll be waiting for you in the room on the top floor."

　The top eight players will be in a single room, while the others will be in groups of three. There's a list of names in each room, so please don't go to the wrong room!

　Looking at the girls in front of him who looked lazy, Bai Yuan casually tossed them a few white T-shirts and a few pairs of denim shorts.

　"Is this training attire? It looks so cool and refreshing!"

　Yoshino Yuuki happened to be within the parabolic arc of Shirai throwing the clothes, and picked up the thin garments that fell into her arms. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan must have his reasons for doing this. Such revealing clothing is probably because he doesn't want us to be restricted by clothes."

　Furthermore, it's summer now, and the weather is hot. Dressing like a dumpling would really affect the cooking, and being too hot would also affect the quality of the food...

　As they were talking, Mito Ikumi picked up the clothes on the ground and was the first to take off her pajamas. She then changed into the uniform that Shiro had prepared for her right in front of Shiro.

　However, she couldn't help but feel shy when she was being watched by a group of people, and turned her back.

　"That's true. The kitchen is like an oven in the summer. If Teacher Bai Yuan weren't a boy, I would even want to go completely naked."

　Hearing Mito Ikumi's "reasonable and well-founded" analysis, Yoshino Yuuki nodded in agreement and said something even more exaggerated.

　However, she was far less bold than Mito Ikumi, and quietly ran back to her room to change her clothes.

　"The colors inside are showing through..."

　Seeing Mito Ikumi turn around after changing her clothes, Nakiri Erina blushed slightly and made a sarcastic remark, but did not show any obvious resistance.

　"Hisako, let's go together."

　"Okay, Erina-sama."

　After hesitating for a moment, she pulled Hisako Shinto into the room.

　"Then I'll go too."

　Beside the two, seeing them leave, Tadokoro Megumi glanced at Bai Yuan shyly, then clutched the hem of her clothes and ran towards the room.

　As the number of people around them gradually decreased, the others also returned to their rooms.

　Soon, only Bai Yuan, Mito Ikumi, and Nakiri Alice remained at the scene, their expressions slightly subtle as they looked at the tightly closed doors.

　"You're definitely doing this on purpose, aren't you, you lecherous Bai Yuan?"

　Looking at Bai Yuan, whose expression remained unchanged, Nakiri Alice couldn't help but take two steps forward, press her body against his, and mutter to herself while looking at his face.

　"After all, I'm the one who works hard, so it's only natural to give me some compensation in terms of clothing."

　Bai Yuan said without batting an eye, "As the sole contributor to this grueling training, it's only fair that I receive some compensation."

　"Normal size!"

　"Only we'd put up with you. Any other girl would have slapped you already, you pervert."

　Having received an affirmative answer, Alice Nakiri took two steps back, deliberately showing a look of disgust.

　But soon, as if she had thought of something, she made a face at Bai Yuan, then said playfully, "Go ahead and look if you want, but wouldn't this ambiguous feeling be even better, Brother Bai Yuan~"

　"Stop fanning yourself, or you'll catch a cold. If you need to change, change it quickly."

　Watching Alice Nakiri repeatedly unbutton her pajamas to reveal her abs, only to close them again, Bai Yuan looked somewhat helpless. He then took the initiative to help her change out of her nightgown.

　Fortunately, Erina Nakiri had specifically instructed that no one would come up to this floor under normal circumstances, and even the surveillance cameras had been temporarily removed. Otherwise, it would have been embarrassing if Shirai and Alice had bumped into each other while they were playing around like this.

　"Hey, Brother Bai Yuan is being a pervert!"

　Unexpectedly, the moment her nightgown fell down, Alice Nakiri suddenly shouted in a funny way.

　Meanwhile, it scurried back and forth in the corridor like an eel, attracting a lot of attention. Many people peeked out of their rooms to watch the scene.

　"I already said you might catch a cold, do you have any common sense at all, you idiot Alice!"

　Seeing this, Bai Yuan's eyebrows twitched, and then he rushed forward in three steps, skillfully grabbed her arm, and used muscle memory to help her change into the uniform.

　"It's summer now, the temperature outside is almost 30 degrees Celsius, how could I possibly catch a cold!"

　When she came to her senses, her clothes had already been changed. Feeling bored, Alice Nakiri pouted and then picked up her phone to check the temperature.

　"The hotel has central air conditioning, so the temperature isn't that high."

　Bai Yuan pinched her face, making various shapes, and didn't let go even when Alice cried out in pain, as a form of punishment for her.

　Not far away, Mito Ikumi watched the two bickering with envy, wishing from the bottom of her heart that she could also be a part of their playful antics.

　Although she knew that Bai Yuan made them change into these light clothes just to look good, she was not unhappy at all; on the contrary, she was secretly delighted.

　This at least proves that Bai Yuan was interested in her body.

　Well, if you can take it one step further, it means you're interested in people!

　"Are you all changed? Let's go upstairs."

　Bai Yuan did not notice

　Mito Ikumi's delicate thoughts.

　During the playful fight, the girls in the room changed their clothes one after another. Looking at the scantily clad girls with their affected and pretentious postures, Bai Yuan's lips unconsciously curled up, and then he pointed towards the elevator.

　Before long, the long procession entered the elevator.

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　"Why are you blindfolded...?"

　In the empty room, Erina Nakiri was brought in blindfolded.

　Because she didn't know what was going on around her, she could only hold Bai Yuan's hand tightly; only in this way could she feel a sense of security.

　"Erina, your tongue is amazing. You can tell the origin and quality of ingredients just by tasting them. That's a very good talent. So this time I'm going to test your sense of smell."

　For a chef, not only taste but also smell are crucial. When cooking, you can't exactly pick up a piece of boiling hot food from the pot and take a bite to taste it, can you?

　By the time it cools down and you've tasted it, it's too late to make any changes.

　Looking at Erina Nakiri, whose eyes were blindfolded with black lace strips, Shirabuchi's voice was light and cheerful. This kind of outfit was really pleasing.

　"But when I was preparing the soup and tasting it, I could just blow on it a little and it was ready to drink..."

　The boundless darkness made Erina Nakiri feel a little uneasy, and she couldn't help but argue logically and persuasively with Shirabuchi's words.

　"Why don't you say that you can taste the saltiness before eating noodles? These are the most basic applications of taste. The advantage of God's Tongue lies more in the incredibly accurate post-event review and summary, which allows you to improve rapidly. Your talent for impromptu cooking is not that strong."

　"Um..."

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Shiro couldn't help but smack her on the bottom, which immediately made her tense up.

　Her fair and delicate face visibly turned red.

　"Okay, I've prepared olive oil from Italy, Spain, and Greece, as well as sea salt, rock salt, and rose salt for you. Go up and smell them, and then tell me the differences between them."

　Taking Erina Nakiri's hand again, Shirabuchi led her to a table.

　"The aroma is quite light, with notes of grass, artichokes and almonds, and a moderate balance of bitterness and spiciness."

　This is Italian olive oil, and if I'm not mistaken, it's from the Puglia region.

　Tuscan olive oil is known for its fruity and spicy flavors, while Puglia olive oil is more intense and complex.

　As Bai Yuan placed a serving of olive oil in front of her, Erina Nakiri quickly suppressed her fear, sniffed, and then spoke.

　"That's right, it's clear that you had a solid foundation when you were young, at least you know the specific differences between olive oil from these countries."

　Italy ranks fourth in the world in olive oil exports, and its unique flavor is widely appreciated.

　"Let's try this one."

　As they were talking, Shirayuki handed another serving of olive oil to Erina Nakiri.

　"It has aromas of tomato, banana and nuts, with a more pronounced bitter and spicy flavor. This is Spanish olive oil."

　"It has a richer flavor with aromas of grass, fruit, and herbs. Although it's similar to Italian olive oil, there are distinct differences. The bitterness and spiciness are milder. This must be Greek olive oil."

　Soon, all the olive oil samples in front of them were tested, and all the answers were correct. Bai Yuan nodded secretly to the side. Then, they began to test the salt, and Nakiri Erina answered fluently as well.

　"It seems the beginner level is no longer a challenge for you. Now let's move on to the intermediate level."

　I will be using these different types of olive oil and salt to make different kinds of dishes. While I'm cooking, you must tell me which two seasonings I've used; otherwise, you are not allowed to remove your blindfold.

　Bai Yuan's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

　To prevent Erina Nakiri from losing control and removing the strip of cloth, he tied her hands with a rope, binding her tightly.

　"Huh?! Why are they using ropes now?!"

　Feeling the tightness around her wrists, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but gasp softly. Then, due to the discomfort, she twisted her body slightly. If she didn't know that only Bai Yuan was beside her, she probably would have screamed.

　"Quiet! Do you want to win? Calm down and focus on the scent wafting through the air!"

　Once she entered cooking mode, even though Erina Nakiri was twisting and turning in all sorts of flamboyant ways, there was still no evil thought in Bai Yuan's eyes; all he could see was a look of longing for creating the perfect dish.

　“I…I understand…”

　Seeing that Bai Yuan seemed a little unhappy, Nakiri Erina immediately stopped wriggling and began to speak softly, though her heart was beating a little fast.

　Being alone with a man and a woman in a room, with her hands and feet bound, she really couldn't help but overthink things.

　However, now that the two have established a relationship, it seems quite reasonable for Bai Yuan to do anything to her...

　Thinking of this, Erina Nakiri became even more nervous, her heart pounding in her chest.

　"Meditation."

　Just then, Bai Yuan's cool voice rang in her ears, carrying some internal energy, which calmed her restless heart slightly.

　"it is good."

　Erina Nakiri took a deep breath and stopped thinking about anything else.

　Just quietly feel everything around you, because of the unseen origin.

　As a result, her sense of smell, touch, and hearing were enhanced to a certain extent, and this enhancement became stronger over time.