The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Although Yuuka did calm down and started to act like an ostrich again, the fact that she was drawing circles on Hirashin's chest was very shu in every sense...oh no, it made the person involved feel itchy in every sense.

By the way, Noah, what's the deal with your line? Did you read some study material somewhere that has an FBI red alert at the beginning?

There was no further investigation and no teasing of Yuuka. After all, this kind of thing should be stopped at the right time. It would not be fun if it really exploded. So the three of them walked into the school.

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By the time the last student returned to the classroom, there was little time left in the morning. After counting the students and checking their progress, the head teacher confirmed that everything was fine, and then they studied for a while before lunch break. Winter long runs naturally consumed a lot of energy, so before the bell rang, some people were planning to sneak out.

With about ten minutes left before the get out of class ended, everyone was huddled together in groups, whispering quietly. Ping Xin was no exception. "If I use the excuse of going to the restroom to secretly raid the cafeteria, how will you teachers and students respond?"

"I think you'd better behave yourself. Don't be denied entry to the cafeteria just after the ban is lifted. After all, you are the big brother here." Megan Lu's complaints were merciless. After all, she was not the kind of person with a good temper who liked to coax others.

Ping Xin immediately slammed the table and pointed his finger at me. "Damn that Kirikiri Jin! He actually refused me entry just because I held an impromptu eating contest, criticized the food in the cafeteria, and snatched away his favorite limited-edition pudding. How can such a narrow-minded person achieve anything great?"

At first, Heishin was refused entry simply because he ate too much. However, after his physical condition and appetite stabilized, all kinds of tricks emerged one after another, so the principal, Jin Kirikiri, had to sacrifice his personal interests for the sake of justice...

Well, he is just angry because his food is always taken away from him and he always loses. So what?

As the principal, his power in Shengxiang Middle School is unlimited!

"We have to hold a demonstration now. We have to show that daughter-obsessed middle-aged man the backbone of us students. No one can stop us from enjoying our freedom to eat—!"

No, you're the only one banned from the school, right?

Besides, don’t you have a pass that allows you to enter and exit the school at any time? The world is so big that you can go anywhere, so why bother to stick to this small school cafeteria?

Being looked at by Nilu with speechless eyes, Pingxin naturally knew what she was thinking. After all, she had a simple mind... ahem, she was upright and spoke her mind!

"I can choose not to eat, but I can't be denied to eat. This is the bottom line!"

"..."

This person is so childish!

They chatted about this and that and before they knew it, the bell for the end of get out of class had rung, but Ping Xin was still sitting there without moving. Some people hurried out while others looked at him curiously, to see if he would perform his familiar window-jumping skills.

"The charge has been sounded, heroes, let's go!" Ping Xin raised his arms and shouted, but no one responded at all. After all, everyone could read the atmosphere.

"Great~...What should we eat today, a bento?" Asuna asked.

The cafeteria was already too late for the first batch, and Pingxin hated long lines. The bread and refrigerated bento boxes at the canteen were just appetizers for him, and he preferred to eat hot meals on the spot.

So, do we have to rely on the shadows to deliver food to us for today's lunch?

"No, we..."

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"Curry chicken cutlet rice, fried shrimp udon, cheese beef donburi, hokkien scallop curry, and honey pork knuckle rice for five people. The snack platter will be fried fresh, so it'll be here in about three minutes. Drinks are here."

After bowing slightly to Hirashin, the clerk left in a hurry. After all, the expanded Hayase Restaurant was still packed every day. The price of high salary was the non-stop busy work during meal times every day.

Heinobu used to eat here all the time just to chat up Hayase Yuuka, but he stopped coming as the crowds grew. So, like the guy just now, the new staff didn't know who he was. Today, he just decided to come here on a whim...

Well, actually it’s because Miss Yuuka from the Hayase family is too cute, so I came here to help with some sales.

While it would be nice to send more homemade snacks to the student union, Yuuka definitely didn't want to see him right now. After all, her face was still red, which might be considered freezing outside, but not in the warmth of the room.

Secondly, Yuka really should eat less...

Although sugar can replenish the energy consumed by brain work and make people happy, although she is under a lot of pressure, she is now close to the limit of being well-proportioned. If she accumulates more, she will have excess fat!

Chapter 5: Sharing Tables

"Ping Xin, what are you eating? It looks really good~"

"It's just a normal stewed pork knuckle... It seems that few people in the East eat this, just like how lamb is rarely eaten."

After using chopsticks to cut a few pieces of meat, Pingxin shared them with a few people to taste. The skin and meat were more delicious together, and the flavor was completely different when you grabbed it with your hands. Personally, he preferred roasted pig's trotters, but for the cafeteria, stewing was definitely more convenient because it didn't require too much supervision.

These dishes have always been available at Qianlong Pavilion, but they were generally only ordered by Yan people. They were considered a "hidden menu" that had always been there but hadn't been popular. However, after a foodie from Eastern China posted a video and article online, many of these long-standing but lesser-known dishes have become popular in Tokyo.

Of course, he certainly played a role in fueling the flames. After all, in principle, Qianlong Pavilion is similar to a high-end club where filming is prohibited. Of course, if permission is obtained, that's another matter.

“This smells delicious and tastes so soft!”

“It’s chewy but not too chewy...”

But how could such meat be perfectly divided by chopsticks? And such even cuts, too? Although Karin was a little curious, in her eyes, Hirayuko was an omnipotent man. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and a hero is in the eyes of the beloved. At this point, was there any need to be surprised?

"Plus, this is high in protein, so it seems to be helpful for beauty and skincare~"

After hearing Ping Xin's words, the female office workers at the nearby tables all looked over, their eyes gleaming with the light that could be read between "companions" at a glance.

To maintain their figure and save money, office ladies often bring their own food, or those who are busy or lack cooking skills often come here to eat. The combination of good quality, affordable food, and nutritionally balanced filling is the foundation of Hayase Shokudo's continued success.

If Ping Xin said this today, the sales of stewed pork elbow rice bowl will probably increase steadily tomorrow. After all, the speed at which word of mouth spreads among women cannot be underestimated.

If someone else or the staff here had said this, they would have definitely turned their noses up, thinking it was some kind of marketing gimmick. But coming from a student like Heishin who had nothing to do with the incident, and who was also a handsome guy, it was incredibly believable!

It’s not just men who look at faces and figures!

"But it's really strange. I remember that these dishes were not available originally. Could it be that the manager and his wife went somewhere to study cooking when they were expanding and renovating here?" Zhu Yin pushed her glasses. Ping Xin would look at her immediately when she made this gesture, so she always did this before speaking when they were together.

Although she knows how to cook, she hasn't cooked in a long time. She usually just helps Hiranobu at home. Or she might cook some "love dishes" with Asuna and the others, the kind that won't kill you...

The band girls would occasionally gather here for meetings, as a livehouse is a public place after all, so some things might be awkward. Cooks like Imai Lisa would occasionally make snacks for the occasion, while Murokasa Akane, with her gentle demeanor and generally measured demeanor, became the go-between, or perhaps the foreign minister?

She is a "cleaning maid" who likes art (explosion), but it is not surprising when you think about it carefully——

After all, Asuna's outgoing personality makes it hard for her to sit down and talk to people for a long time. Karin is introverted and sometimes a bit stubborn. Needless to say, Nel doesn't care about those empty social activities...

"...Why are you looking at me? I'm gonna beat you up!"

"Yeah, you look cute~"

After being praised and patted on the head by Ping Xin, Meganelle blushed and turned away. Fortunately, she was short to begin with, so she shrunk a little so that everyone could only see a long alopecia swaying back and forth...

In a way, it seems pretty bad! ?

In short, due to some reasons that everyone understands, the aggressiveness in Nilu's original character has gradually been restrained. Although she is still prone to showing her teeth like a rabid dog when dealing with outsiders, when she is with others, she is like a little puppy who can be hugged and pampered, a super cute one.

By the way, although she is still wearing the cherry blossom and golden dragon embroidered jacket today, the clothes underneath have become a simple and cute white skirt.

The blue ribbon and ruffles on her dress made her look more relaxed, neutralizing her occasional angry expression and highlighting her cuteness that suited her age...

Although it looks very criminal from the perspective of appearance and body shape!

But this year's birthday has passed, Meganelle is a real 18-year-old, and now it may be her turn...

"Ahem... Anyway, back to the question. Actually, the Hayase couple weren't idle during the expansion. They were looking for new chefs and learning new techniques, and they eventually found Qianlong Pavilion through their connections."

"I see..."

Hearing this, the C&C girls instantly understood, but since they were all busy eating, only Hua Lin responded. After all, some things can be understood without even thinking, it's that simple.

Qianlong Pavilion? That Qianlong Pavilion? Zundu fake du?

Noticing that everyone's attention was focused on him again, Ping Xin smiled and continued to explain: "Of course, the chef here is not the chef of Qianlong Pavilion. After all, if it's just the canteen, he wouldn't be qualified..."

As expected, otherwise the purity of Qianlong Pavilion would be greatly reduced.

"Just because it's not now doesn't mean it won't be in the future."

???

Riddler, get out!

It's natural to interrupt the article here by throwing in an advertisement. Ping Xin just slowly took a sip of his drink, knocked on the table twice, and then spoke: "For a qualified chef, basic skills, theoretical knowledge, and teacher's guidance are all important, but actual practice is also an indispensable part—

Every chef apprentice needs to undergo more than three months of practice here. During this process, they must not only be proficient in cooking existing menus, but also find ways to create new dishes and improve existing dishes. Only after receiving high evaluations can they continue their studies at Qianlong Pavilion.

Eh, doesn’t that mean...?

"It's a great deal to be able to enjoy the food of a future chef at a discount price at a regular restaurant..."

There is one thing to say, indeed.

Oddly enough, ever since I found out this dish was made by the (future) chef of Qianlong Pavilion, it seems to have tasted much better...

He is indeed a famous chef!

"Excuse me, everyone. We have four more guests but there are not enough seats. Can we let them share a table? Of course, they are all students from nearby, so I don't think they will cause any trouble to you—"

Chapter 6: Divide and Eat

The table where Pingxin and the others sat was made up of two square tables, with a long sofa on one side and chairs on the other. This layout was common in restaurants and wasn't unusual. The only thing that caught the attention of outsiders was the four beautiful girls sitting intimately on the sofa, while he lazily leaned back in his chair.

Led by the waiter, the four students from a nearby school came to the table where Ping Xin and the other five were sitting.

"Excuse me~...Hey, Shin?"

Even today, few people give Ping Xin a nickname. After all, he always introduces himself using the Yanguo pronunciation, and the name itself sounds like a nickname. To this day, there are many people who are qualified to call him that, but the only one who always calls him that is...

"Good afternoon, Tou, how come you guys are here for lunch? Your school usually doesn't allow you to leave the school at noon, right?"

Ping Xin didn't stand up, but just waved slightly as a greeting. After all, this was outside, and it was better not to act too familiar with people you hadn't met in public...

"Hira Nobu-senpai is so cold... Ahaha~ Have you really forgotten about Hina and us~?" The girl with light brown hair was the first to sit down among the four people. She spoke to Hira Nobu in a tone that was completely different from her usual tone, with a hint of resentment.

As soon as the familiar "Aha~" came out, there was no need for me to say who it was.

"Koito-chan, over here~"

At Asuna's warm invitation, Fukumaru Koito took a seat inside, on the sofa. Higuchi Enka sighed and followed suit. The fact that she hadn't glanced at Hiranobu since she came in suggested she might be in a bad mood. Could it be her period again?

The sofa itself is very long because when it was originally designed, it was taken into consideration that the two tables of guests were not familiar with each other and therefore needed to be separated. However, even though there were more comfortable seats over there, Asakura Toru still sat next to Hina and sat on the outer chair like her and Hiranobu.

After snapping his fingers, Ping Xin cast an illusion around the seats, so that to outsiders, there would be no communication between them, ensuring that it would not have a negative impact on their careers and their own peaceful lives.

"How could I possibly forget you?"

"Ahaha~ So you've been thinking about Hina and us the whole time~!"

Upon hearing Hirashin's words, Ichikawa Hina immediately smiled happily. Her facial changing speed surpassed 99% of the people in the country. She was as unpredictable as ever.

"No, it's not that serious... Maybe that's true."

Everyone looked over in surprise at Hirayuko's words, even Higuchi Enka, who had been pretending to scan a QR code on her phone to order food. While this tough-talking man always said cheesy love words to her in private, this time was different.

Putting that aside, Ping Xin's admission itself was incredibly strange. After all, when someone who's always been so stubborn suddenly lets go, it's hard not to wonder if he's been provoked by something...

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Aren't we here to eat? Even if the beauty is delicious, we can't go in empty-bellied, right?"

Well, a familiar saying.

Judging from the fact that he likes to use these subtle words mixed with preaching, it is definitely Ping Xin himself.

to chat with?

Eat first, eat first!

So, under Ping Xin's persuasion, everyone started eating. Generally, Dongguo people are more accustomed to the separate dining system, that is, each person pre-determines how much food to eat and then eats what is in front of them, but they obviously prefer Ping Xin's method, so they picked up their chopsticks without hesitation when eating.

"......ha?"

As the vegetables, the rice soaked in broth, the pork knuckle stewed till soft, and even the miso soup in front of him disappeared one by one, a big question mark appeared above Ping Xin's head.

I let you eat, but why are you all sharing my lunch?

What about me!?

Theoretically, even if it's a woman, it's intolerable to take food from the tiger's mouth, but if it's a family member, a real family member...

Forget it, just be happy!

"Ahaha~ What is this? It's delicious~"

Don't know why you still eat?

But if you think about it carefully, you will know that there is certainly no problem with the food in Pingxin's bowl, and it must be delicious. Hina always makes the right choice.

"From the taste point of view, pork?" Asakura Toru was a little uncertain.

"W-It tastes completely different from usual!"