People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Momo Akane sniffed and said, "Mmm~ It's very good cheese, and it tastes like white wine. It's a very delicious dish with a warm flavor."

The girl's nose twitched, and then she looked blank. She only smelled a very fragrant aroma, but she was sure she had never eaten anything like it before.

The aroma grew stronger, and the girl's stomach growled twice. If she hadn't drunk some water earlier to calm herself down, she would have even doubted whether she was dreaming.

"This is your creamy vegetable and pork soup. The other dish will be here soon, please wait a moment."

The girl swallowed hard as she looked at the steaming, milky-white soup in front of her. The rich aroma of milk filled her nose, and the portion was generous, enough for two people.

The girl tentatively poked at the soup with a spoon, then scooped up a spoonful and slowly put it in her mouth. Her first sensation was that it was hot; she hadn't expected it to be so hot. Then came the rich milky aroma and smooth texture.

The girl sipped the soup spoonful after spoonful, her guard lowering. A place that could make such delicious food couldn't possibly be located in a dangerous place; this must be a very peaceful place.

As the girl was drinking her soup, a rich aroma wafted over, even more fragrant than the soup itself. She looked up and saw Bai Ze holding a large plate with a perfectly roasted chicken on it.

After Bai Ze put the roasted chicken down, he smiled and said, "French-style roasted whole chicken~ Well, here's all the meat and soup you ordered. Please enjoy."

As she spoke, she began reading a book. The girl glanced at Bai Yu, then looked at the roast chicken in front of her. Although the soup was delicious, she wanted to eat the meat more.

Finally, the rich aroma made her lose her mind. She picked up a knife and cut off a piece. The juices flowed down the knife, and the rich aroma wafted over. After taking a bite, the girl's pupils suddenly contracted. Then she put the knife aside and reached out to tear it apart and eat it.

Although the way she ate was rather barbaric, the girl looked rather cute as she ate, her cheeks stuffed full of food, but she kept moving her hands and occasionally taking a spoonful of soup.

Bai Yu glanced at the girl's eating habits, smiled, and shook his head. If he wasn't mistaken, the girl must have come from a war-torn place, and she must be being hunted down, otherwise she wouldn't be like this.

After finishing the last tomato that served as a side dish around the roast chicken, the girl breathed a sigh of relief. This was the most comforting, delicious, and filling meal she had ever had since birth.

Bai Yu handed her a glass of water and a white, damp towel, saying, "It looks like it's to your liking. Drink some water to calm your nerves. Here's a towel."

The girl wiped her face, and her previously dirty face became clean, making her look like a completely different person. Her beauty was so striking that even Kobayashi Rindou would take a second look.

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Hmm~ It really does look much prettier after being wiped clean~"

The girl frowned and said, "Do you know who I am?"

Bai Yu tilted his head and said naturally, "I know, diner~"

The girl was taken aback and didn't say anything more. Bai Yu smiled and said, "Have some water and rest for a bit~ You can sit for as long as you like~"

"Baiyu! I want strawberries! And ice cream too!"

"I'm speechless! You just want strawberry ice cream, don't you?"

"You know that, so why aren't you going?! Do I have to tell you myself? That's too much!"

Bai Yu rolled his eyes. He really did take good care of Kobayashi Rindou. After sighing, he went back to the kitchen to get her some strawberry ice cream. This girl was acting a little like a child showing off her toy...

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Chapter Six: The Magical Snacks (Please add to your favorites!!!)

After seeing Kobayashi Rindou's appearance, Akanekubo Momo scratched her head, realizing that her best friend had indeed been won over in the past two years—and it seemed to be a one-sided crush.

Are you really not going to continue?

As Bai Yu flipped through the book, he said softly, "I've already achieved my goal, so there's naturally no need for me to continue the competition. Besides, if I continue, I'll definitely be banned."

A hint of resentment flashed in Tianyu Zhanzhan's eyes, but she also knew that what Baiyu said was true. She was an extremely martial person, and she had met Baiyu before because of a boxing match.

At that time, Bai Yu didn't let her opponent touch her even once, and directly knocked her opponent unconscious. Back then, Bai Yu would switch companies after each fight and never stay in one place for long, so finding Bai Yu took a lot of effort.

But when she met Bai Yu, Bai Yu was actually running a shop! And it was a restaurant! Tian Yu Zhan Zhan asked Bai Yu for advice but was completely outmatched and was even forced to order food. That's how the two of them met.

Bai Yu sighed and said, "The most crucial thing is that if this continues, I'll be contacted by many companies jointly—that would be very troublesome for me."

Tianyu Zhanzhan revealed a disdainful smile and said, "Those small fry can't possibly threaten you?"

"It's my life~ Alright~ Your Black Forest cake is ready~ I've put it in the fridge for you, remember to take it with you before you leave, I don't eat sweets at night."

Rindou Kobayashi chuckled and said, "You don't eat sweets at night, yet you've opened a late-night restaurant~ You're something else~"

Bai Yu wiped his hands and said, "It's quiet at night~ And why aren't you leaving yet?"

"Hmph! I'm not leaving! Tomorrow's a holiday, and even if it weren't, there wouldn't be any exams and I wouldn't have to go to school~ You really want me to leave that badly~"

Just as Bai Yu was about to speak, she heard an old but deep voice say, "I thought I misheard, but it really is you, girl! I can't pretend I didn't hear that!"

Kobayashi Rindou was taken aback. He turned his head and saw an old man walking in with a slight smile. Kobayashi Rindou immediately stood up and said in surprise, "Commander! How did you know about this place!"

After sitting down at the front, Senzaemon Nakiri smiled and said, "I can't come again~ I guess I'm a regular here~ But you're never here when I come! Hmm? Tenyu is here too?"

Tianyu Zhanzhan looked somewhat embarrassed. There was no other reason. When she first found Baiyu that day, there were only two customers in Baiyu's shop, one of whom was this old man. In other words, he witnessed the whole process of her being completely defeated and then being ordered by him.

Bai Yu put down his book and said with a smile, "It seems like Grandpa doesn't have much to do today~ Same as always?"

Senzaemon Nakiri chuckled twice, thought for a moment, and said, "No, this time I want mapo tofu and tempura. I didn't eat dinner, so I saved room for that. Do you have any?"

Bai Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course~ I haven't had many customers, so there's bound to be some left over~"

Nakiri Senzaemon laughed and said, "It's a real loss to this country... no... to the culinary world if you don't have anyone here! Then give me a pot of that... what's the snack for today?"

"Pickled cod stomach and frittered eggplant~"

Senzaemon Nakiri's eyes lit up and he said, "You have eggplant fritters? Didn't you say you were too lazy to make them?"

Bai Yu waved his hand and said, "I'm in a good mood today because it's my first day of business~ Do you want this?"

"Hahaha! Of course! Eating a fritter of your eggplant is like taking your life!"

"Not being able to eat it would be like taking your life! What kind of filling do you want?"

"You decide!"

"OK~"

The conversation between Shiraha and Nakiri Senzaemon stunned Kobayashi Rindou and Akanekubo Momo. After ordering, Senzaemon looked at Kobayashi Rindou and said with a smile, "Looks like you're a regular customer, Kobayashi girl."

Kobayashi Rindou nodded, then immediately realized what was happening and shouted at Nakiri Senzaemon, "Wait...wait! No! Why are you so skilled at this, Nakiri-sama? And it seems you know quite a few hidden dishes!"

Kobayashi Rindou was extremely dissatisfied. He didn't even tell her about the hidden dishes! No… he didn't even bother to make them for her! That's outrageous! Once she's recruited him, she'll make him write down all the hidden menu items so she can eat something different every day!

Senzaemon Nakiri smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course! This kid's cooking has a kind of magic to it. I became a regular after I came here once~ Hahaha!"

Just as Kobayashi Rindou was about to speak, he saw Shiraha peek out and say, "I know what you're going to say~ Don't worry~ Everyone gets a share~ Old man, you're really setting me up~"

"Haha~ What does it matter~ Anyway, the filling can be made in one go, right?"

Bai Yu just smiled and went back to the kitchen to start preparing the food. Kobayashi Rindou leaned on the table and snorted, "Hmph~ At least you have a conscience~ By the way, Commander~ what were you two talking about earlier~ what was that?"

Senzaemon Nakiri laughed and said, "Of course it's sake! This kid brews a lot of good sake himself. You can't get it outside. But he usually drinks it all by himself, treating ordinary goods like limited editions."

Kobayashi Rindou narrowed his eyes, about to speak, when Bai Yu said calmly, "You can't drink it."

"Tch~ Stingy... Can I have a glass of plum wine, please?"

"Wait~"

"Oh!"

Senzaemon Nakiri scanned the shop, a sense of unease rising within him. He had a feeling these girls were no ordinary people, and he knew he needed to quicken his pace.

The girl on the other side was about to leave, but when she heard that everyone had something, she stayed. She fell in love with the taste of this restaurant just because it only had a chicken and a soup.

A warm room, comfortable chairs, and a satisfying meal. There were no enemies, no stench of corpses, and no bloodstains. There was only a faint fragrance of flowers and the rich aroma of food. There were no sounds of fighting or killing around, only conversations among the people.

The girl, having lowered her guard, suddenly felt a long-lost drowsiness. Her head bobbed up and down, and just as she was about to fall asleep, a plate was placed in front of her with three golden-fried eggplant fritters on it, which looked incredibly appetizing.

"Want something to drink?"

The girl was taken aback. After looking around, she realized that everyone had ordered a drink and was eating it with eggplant slices. After thinking for a moment, she said softly, "Give me a pot of the strongest liquor."

Bai Yu was taken aback, then went back to the kitchen and brought the girl a small ceramic wine pot, saying, "This wine is very strong~ You should drink it slowly~"

The girl didn't say anything, but picked up the knife and made a cut on the eggplant fritter. She was no longer wary; this place was definitely safe. The girl looked at the cut eggplant fritter, the juices flowing out directly. The crisp sound of the knife cutting into the eggplant fritter made the girl's eyes light up.

She had a feeling this would be another amazing flavor. The girl picked up her chopsticks, took half a piece, blew on it, and put it in her mouth. She had learned her lesson; this restaurant wouldn't serve you cold dishes other than those that were supposed to be cold.

"tasty..."

The meat juices flowed in her mouth, and the eggplant, coated in batter, burst with an excellent crispy texture while retaining its own softness. She couldn't tell what kind of meat the filling was, but she knew very well that the owner of this meat seemed to have come alive, running and playing in her mouth.

The girl exhaled a breath of hot air, then picked up the wine pot and took a sip. The initial taste was spicy, followed by a smooth texture. The girl's eyes lit up; this was a rare and excellent wine.

No one noticed her reaction, because everyone was the same, including the queen of orders, Tenyu Zanzan. At this moment, they understood why Senzaemon wanted to eat this eggplant box so much.

Such exquisite delicacies paired with their favorite drinks—this feeling, only this street, this shop, this owner can offer them...a sense of enjoyment and tranquility...

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Chapter Seven: Are You Hinting at Me? (Please add this to your favorites!!!)

Bai Yu watched as everyone enjoyed their meal. After pouring himself a cup of tea, he sat quietly in his chair reading a book, occasionally making sizzling noises.

Bai Yu was already used to it. This was a family technique passed down by Senzaemon Nakiri. Eating delicious food would cause his clothes to burst open. In a sense, it was a very powerful skill, but the impact wasn't very good.

Kobayashi Rindou watched as Nakiri Senzaemon changed clothes several times from a bag he carried with him. Finally, Bai Yu smiled and said, "Grandpa, calm down. That's why I told you last time we came—don't order anything with a strong flavor."

Senzaemon Nakiri wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Hahaha! You're amazing, kid. This tempura alone is enough for many people to learn for years."

Bai Yu waved his hand and said, "No matter how much you flatter me, I won't refill your cup."

"You little rascal, you really know me well. But I can't drink too much, or my granddaughter will give me a good talking-to. She scolded me for ages last time~"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, but suddenly he froze and looked at the white-haired girl to the side. At this moment, the girl's face was slightly red, her head was nodding, and her eyes were about to close. It seemed that she had suddenly relaxed and the alcohol had taken effect.

Bai Yu walked over and said softly, "Miss, you..."

Before Bai Yu could finish speaking, the girl slumped onto the table. Bai Yu sighed and said, "She's really impressive; she managed to drink all that strong liquor..."

After Bai Yu finished speaking, he put the tableware on the table in the kitchen, then returned here, tilted his head to take a look, and helped the girl up to walk upstairs.

Kobayashi Rindou, with an eggplant box dangling from his mouth, shouted, "Shiraha! What are you doing? This is a crime!"

Bai Yu rolled his eyes and said, "This young lady has had too much to drink, and I don't know her family's contact information. Besides, do you think she's someone I can wake up? I just took her to a guest room on the second floor to rest. You've stayed there before, haven't you?"

Before Kobayashi Rindou could say anything, he saw Byakuya help the girl to the bottom of the stairs, then pick her up in a princess carry, saying, "She's quite heavy," and then head upstairs.

He placed the girl on a bed in a room and then left, without making any other moves. The moment the door closed, the girl opened her eyes. She was indeed drunk, but to expect her to lose consciousness and actually fall asleep while drunk was wishful thinking.

The girl was prepared to knock Bai Yu unconscious if he did anything. She didn't want to kill him. Looking at the unfamiliar ceiling and feeling the soft mattress and pillow, she looked a little confused.

She glanced at the room's furnishings; it was clean and tidy, and contained many things that looked like high-tech gadgets. Lost in thought, she drifted off to sleep, leaving behind only a dreamlike murmur:

"Where...am I...?"

After Bai Yu went downstairs, he saw Kobayashi Rindou, whose lips were so full they could practically hold a bottle of soy sauce. Bai Yu smiled and said, "You don't really think I'm someone who takes advantage of others in their vulnerable state, do you?"

"Hmph! Who knows! Anyway, I'm staying tonight! I can't let you do anything bad! I'll nip your criminal thoughts in the bud!"

Bai Yu simply sighed and said, "Whatever you want~ By the way, your stuffed animal, pillow, and pajamas are in the closet. Go get them yourself."

"Oh!"

Senzaemon Nakiri glanced at Rindou Kobayashi. Good heavens, she said she was skilled, but this one is truly skilled. He realized that Rindou Kobayashi wasn't here as a customer; she was after the proprietress's position.

Tianyu Zhanzhan snorted, then stood up and skillfully walked to the kitchen, took out the cake, placed the money on the counter, and said softly, "I'll come back in a few days, you..."

Okay~ Take care~

A flash of anger and frustration crossed Tianyu Zhanzhan's eyes, but in the end, he said nothing, picked up the cake, pushed open the door, and walked out. Clearly, this was not the first time such a thing had happened.

Senzaemon rubbed his stomach and said, "I really want to keep eating like this forever. Shiraha, are you really not planning to become an honorary teacher? You can just teach occasionally."

Bai Yu gently shook his head and said, "I'm not good at dealing with students. Just look at that girl, Kobayashi Rindou, and you'll see. I have absolutely no way to deal with her."

Rindou Kobayashi snorted and said nothing, but he couldn't stop smiling.

Senzaemon Nakiri stood up, placed the money on the table, and said, "If you're not coming, then you're not coming. But your price is really too cheap~ I really don't know how you make a profit~"

Bai Yu put the money away, chuckled, and said, "It's all about looks~"

"Hahaha! I really have no reason to refute that. Alright! See you in a few days!"

"Take care on the road. I'll look forward to the next time."

"Manager Baiyu, here's the money... Um... The food was delicious... Little Peach has never eaten such delicious food before, Little Peach will definitely come again..."

He stood up and ran out, then ran back, grabbed Butch, and with his head down, quickly chased after Senzaemon Nakiri. To be honest, this alley was really scary at night.

Only Kobayashi Rindou and Shiraha remained in the restaurant. After taking a sip of tea, Shiraha said softly, "You should rest."

Kobayashi Rindou wanted to say something, but after seeing Bai Yu's faint smile, he immediately became obedient, leaned over to look at the book Bai Yu was reading, and asked in confusion, "You...why are you reading an international pet ranking magazine?"

Bai Yu closed the book and said with a smile, "Because I think it's cute, and I've always wanted a pet, since it can keep me company in many things~"