People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Then I'll make Provençal fish soup... Hisako, you're good at medicinal cuisine, so it's best if you handle the lamb. How would you like to prepare it?"

"For Western cuisine... the most classic way to cook lamb is roasted, but that wouldn't suit your style, so... braised lamb would be better..."

Erina and the others nodded, leaving only Alice. After thinking for a long time, Alice sighed and said, "This seafood... I'll have Italian mushroom soup or cream of vegetable soup..."

"Okay!" x4

After a few short chattering discussions, they reached an agreement. Yuuko Ichihara had already finished her cigarette and run downstairs to cling to Shiraha, while Nami was studying, and Riven... well... Riven was in the kitchen eating an apple and waiting for orders.

When Erina and the others came down, they saw Ichihara Yuuko, dressed in a light blue dress that looked like a cheongsam, clinging to Shiraha and completely ignoring them. They had witnessed the legendary selfless display of affection.

After looking at them, Bai Yu nodded and smiled, saying, "They're quite an idea, but... none of them are without detailed procedures. Alright, I'll go prepare the ingredients for you. Yuuko, just wait here."

Yuuko Ichihara responded and sat down to the side. Rindou Kobayashi glanced at Yuuko with a mischievous grin and said, "As expected of you, Yuuko..."

"So what do you think? Hey, what kind of cuisine do you guys serve?"

"Western food is quite diverse."

Yuko Ichihara nodded and said, "You guys have a good eye for choice. Shiraha and I just went to a French restaurant on our date a few days ago. You guys are amazing..."

Erina and the others were taken aback. Just as they were thinking, they heard Bai Yu say softly, "I've prepared all the ingredients for you. Some of them are in the refrigerator. Just help yourselves."

"Oh!" x5

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Chapter 606 These formidable girls, judged at a glance (Please subscribe~)

Erina and the others were busy in the kitchen, while Shiraha was quietly reading a book. However, he set an alarm on his phone, which puzzled Ichihara Yuuko. Why would he set an alarm?

"Bai Yu, why are you setting an alarm here? Are you implying that I haven't done something?"

Bai Yu glanced at Ichihara Yuko, thought for a moment, and said, "You do have something you haven't done."

"What is it? Is it important? If it's not important, then ignore it."

"A very important event."

Yuuko Ichihara also became serious and said earnestly, "What is it? Has my memory gotten worse lately?"

"Maybe... You said you'd give me a massage when you got back today, don't you remember?"

"Huh?! Really? But why do I need to set an alarm for a massage?"

Bai Yu sighed, gave Ichihara Yuko a look of pity, and patted her head, saying, "Because I said twenty minutes would be enough, so set an alarm to prove it."

Yuuko Ichihara nodded in realization, then pounced on Shiraha and bit him, saying irritably, "Trying to fool me! When have I ever massaged you for less than half an hour? Twenty minutes? How could I possibly say something like that! Tell me the truth!"

Just then, the alarm clock rang. Bai Yu pinched Yuko Ichihara's cheek and said with a smile, "Is it time to check on their progress? Do you want to go check it out?"

"want!"

Bai Yu nodded and said softly, "Let's go. I wonder what their situation is like now, especially Riven and Alice..."

"What's there to worry about with Riven? Isn't she pretty good? As for Alice... isn't she a very strong student at Totsuki Academy?"

"She's a molecular gastronomy expert, not a culinary expert... Alright, you wouldn't understand anyway, come inside with me."

Yuko Ichihara snorted and said, "I don't know, but I can learn! Molecular gastronomy... what's that?"

"Molecular gastronomy...you can think of it as...strange cuisine."

"Ok?"

Yuuko Ichihara didn't know how this strange dish came about, but she knew it was going to be something quite outrageous.

In fact, most people cannot accept molecular gastronomy. It's just that Alice was able to add spices and other ingredients that people can accept to make molecular gastronomy more delicious.

"Alice, you're suddenly changing the menu? Is there enough time?"

"Sure, because I suddenly remembered that Provençal fish soup is less flavorful than fish, so I can use tomatoes instead. This would make it a better choice to make borscht or stew! Since you all prefer strong flavors, you'll need something appetizing."

"That's quite right, Alice. Your outfit is pretty good."

Alice was about to say something when she suddenly turned her head, and Erina said in surprise, "Manager Shiraha?! What are you doing in the kitchen?"

"Let's check your progress. Not bad. Riven, what are you doing?"

"Gentian just taught me how to cut beef for stewing, so I'm observing."

Bai Yu nodded, turned to look at Alice, and said with a smile, "I'm really looking forward to your borscht. Well then, good luck to you guys, I won't bother you any longer."

Yuko Ichihara looked completely bewildered the whole time. What the heck? She just came in for a quick look and left? Seriously?

When she came out, Yuuko Ichihara looked puzzled and said, "You just went into the kitchen for a quick look and that's it? What were you looking at there for?"

"Judging from the time, they've only just started preparing for the crucial steps. One look at them will tell you the final result. It's not bad, but it's still far from perfect."

Yuko Ichihara nodded, somewhat exasperated, and said, "I'm really impressed with you... You can tell just by looking at it, right? So, whose dish is better?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "If I had to say... dishes made with gentian are the best."

Yuko Ichihara laughed and said, "Hey, are you sure you're not taking Rindou's side? You're not the only judge, so don't be so obviously biased."

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying softly, "There's no need for that. Longdan is still very strong. She just had a problem with the potatoes, it's a small matter. But what I didn't expect was that Hisako actually handled the mutton very well."

"Lamb... Come to think of it, it seems like it's been a long time since I've had lamb..."

Bai Yu glanced at Yuko Ichihara's expectant expression, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll make you some mutton tonight, and your Buddha Jumps Over the Wall..."

"Are you trying to threaten my feast?! That's going too far!"

Bai Yu sighed and said softly, "Lamb... I suddenly thought of something really interesting to eat. I'll try it tomorrow."

"Eh? What is that?"

"Pearl, jade, and white jade soup, with a slice of mutton."

"It's enough!"

After a while, Bai Yu put down his phone, and Kobayashi Rindou and the others pushed the food cart out. Ichihara Yuuko cheered, she was starving.

Nami across from her also put down the documents in her hand. She had been called down by Bai Yu halfway through the meal. When she saw the table of dishes, Nami was also looking forward to seeing what the students' cooking would taste like.

The appetizer was a sole salad, and that was all for the main course. There were no side dishes. The dessert was sabayun, and the drinks were just fruit juice made from sparkling water, because minors in Japan cannot drink alcohol.

Yuuko Ichihara wasn't picky about food, although her favorite dishes were still those made by Shiraha. Erina and the others were also sitting at the table, and apart from Rindou Kobayashi, the other four looked nervous.

Nami exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! This dish is amazing! Are you guys really still students? That's incredible!"

Yuuko Ichihara nodded in agreement. Although she was a foodie, she ate with great refinement. Riven also nodded silently. Nami was very caring, but this time it wasn't just a compliment; she genuinely did a great job.

After taking a bite, Shiraha smiled but didn't say anything. Erina, however, asked somewhat nervously, "Manager Shiraha, how was it?"

Bai Yu said softly, "Eating is just eating. We're also judging when we're eating. This isn't a competition; it's just a normal meal. You'll understand after we finish eating."

"Oh!" x4

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Chapter 607 How to Become a Successful Boss (Please Subscribe~)

The atmosphere at the dinner table was quite pleasant. Kobayashi Rindou and Riven were the type who didn't care about their figures or appearances at all, just eating until they were full. Nami was alright, as she usually is. Ichihara Yuuko and Shiraha, on the other hand, ate very elegantly.

After the meal, Bai Yu didn't offer her own evaluation but looked at them and said gently, "Tell us your opinions."

Erina thought for a moment and said, "The sea bass wasn't cooked properly, and the tomatoes were overcooked..."

Momoko Akane and Hisako also pointed out the flaws in their cooking. When it came to Alice, she hesitated for a while before finally sighing and saying, "I wanted it to be smoother... but I added too much cream..."

Kobayashi Rindou, oblivious to the danger, said, "The only problem is with the potatoes, it's nothing, nothing at all!"

Although they said that, they all knew that what Kobayashi Rindou said was true; Kobayashi Rindou's dish was indeed perfect.

Bai Yu smiled and asked, "How do you feel?"

Erina and the others looked disappointed, but Riven tilted her head and said, "Hmm? I think it tastes delicious."

Nami nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it's already very delicious."

Yuko Ichihara said with a smile, "If Cerberus were here, this meal would be very rushed. It's already quite good, but I didn't expect Rindou to be such a good cook."

"Please say that you did a great job, thank you."

"It's alright, you're welcome."

Bai Yu said gently, "So your meal is... a perfect score."

"Eh?!" x4

Bai Yu looked at Erina and the others, who were looking surprised, and said with a smile, "Erina, let me ask you a question. Who are the people who come to eat at your restaurant?"

Erina said blankly, "A guest."

Bai Yu nodded and continued, "So, is every guest a gourmet? Or is every guest a person with a super sense of taste, or what you call a 'god tongue,' a special kind of super sense of taste?"

Hisako shook her head decisively and said, "Absolutely not. Many people can't even cook, and they don't even recognize all the ingredients."

Bai Yu tilted his head and said casually, "Then why do you have to be so particular? Can your customers tell whether the dish is 2 grams less salt, or cooked for 30 seconds more or 10 seconds less? Ninety percent of them will only say one thing: delicious or not delicious."

Erina was about to say something when she heard Rindou Kobayashi laugh and say, "What Shiraha means is that if you're pursuing perfection in a restaurant, it's impossible for every dish to be perfect. You just need to adjust it gradually once you realize that. If the customers think it tastes good, then it's a success, right?"

Bai Yu nodded and said with a smile, "You have a pretty high level of awareness."

"Of course! I feel like I could write a book called 'How to Be a Qualified Restaurant Owner,' and I can tell you it would be a huge hit."

Yuko Ichihara said irritably, "Give me a break. You're the kind of person who can turn a little writing into a diary."

"Yuko! Are you saying I'm stupid?"

"It's alright, not too stupid."

You still think I'm stupid!

Yuuko Ichihara and Rindou Kobayashi naturally began their battle of wits on the sidelines. Erina thought for a moment, then nodded, sighed, and said, "Manager Shiraha, we're too tense..."

"Customers never crave perfect food; they crave an enticing aroma, an appetizing appearance, and a truly delicious dish. Sometimes, going to a restaurant isn't about filling your stomach, but about the atmosphere."

Erina nodded. She had just recalled the customers of the restaurants she had visited before. At most, they would comment on the quality of the meat, but their descriptions of the internal defects were not comprehensive enough for her.

Bai Yu glanced at the situation outside and said softly, "Try your best. The good and bad details are all in your mind. If the customers think it tastes good, then it's a success. Make adjustments slowly. You all have great talent, so there won't be any problems."

Erina nodded at Shiraha and wasn't so nervous anymore. Akanekubo Momo raised her hand and asked, "Manager Shiraha, what exactly do we need to do for our assessment?"

Bai Yu tilted his head and said, "Do you know why the old man sent you here?"

Erina and the others shook their heads, and Bai Yu said with a smile, "It's true that you've all been too stressed lately. It's true that the old man sent you here for an assessment, but more importantly, he wants you to start learning from scratch."

"Eh?!" x4

Bai Yu nodded and said, "In other words, the old man sent you here to attend a training course. Of course, I will arrange tests for you regularly. It might be a test of cooking dinner, a test of cooking breakfast, or a test of cooking a complimentary dish for a guest, and so on."

Erina said nervously, "But...but..."

"Don't worry, cooking is also an art. Just think of it as turning the original sketch into the current abstract art. You won't improve if you're afraid of making mistakes."

Erina nodded, and Shiraha smiled and said, "I'm still quite curious, who made this drink?"

Alice raised her hand, and Bai Yu smiled and said, "It's a very interesting idea, but... it would be even better if you processed the ice next time."

"understood!"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Alright, go upstairs and tidy up your rooms. Come down later. You can watch me make dinner and ask me anything you don't understand."

"Okay!" x4

Erina and the others breathed a sigh of relief and rushed upstairs to pack their things. Nami also went upstairs to continue studying, while Riven stayed downstairs.

Bai Yu looked at Riven and said with a smile, "Cutting meat isn't difficult, right?"

"It's alright... but didn't you say there were a lot of situations? I feel like I still have a long way to go in learning... By the way, are there a lot of guests coming today?"

Yuuko Ichihara thought for a moment, then clapped her hands and said, "Right! I forgot! Kirari and Ahua are coming!"

"Pand will be very happy then..."

"why?"

Riven said matter-of-factly, "Pander likes to drink coffee, and Kira has been winning coffee in the group chat. Pander said he's wanted to see Kira for a long time, so he should be very happy to see her this time."

Yuko Ichihara thought for a moment and shook her head, saying, "No, no, no, that's impossible. Pande probably just wanted to learn how to win so many times and also discuss the coffee issue. Just thinking about it makes me angry!"

"what happened?"