People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

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Chapter 709 The Discovery of Shiranui Ari, Yakumo Yukari, and Others (Please Subscribe~)

Ali is just sitting in the chair, not saying a word, while Bai Yu is being pestered by Yuuko Ichihara and the others, who keep asking him all sorts of questions.

Japan also has ancient poetry, but it's not as sophisticated as China's, lacking in charm and artistic conception, and there aren't as many categories.

Aoandon smiled and said, "A-Li, are you still thinking about that piece of work from earlier?"

Ali blushed slightly and nodded, saying, "Yes, although I don't know the full meaning of some sentences or what kind of story it is, it's really touching."

Just as Aoandon was about to say something, the shop door opened, still bathed in white light. This time, it was someone Kobayashi Rindou knew who walked in.

"Eh?! Aoandon! You're back!"

As soon as they entered, the person exclaimed in surprise. Aoandon said gently, "It's been a long time, Lady Purple, Lady Youxiang, Lady Blue."

Yakumo Ran felt quite accomplished, as she was rarely addressed as "sir." Yakumo Yukari glanced at Aoandon opposite her and paused for a moment, then looked at Aoandon with a puzzled expression.

Aoandon simply shook her head imperceptibly, while Kazami Yuuka was also somewhat stunned. She looked up at Ichihara Yuuko and the others, who simply shrugged to indicate that they didn't know either.

Yukari Yakumo smiled and said, "Oh my, what a beautiful girl! Is Aoandon your friend?"

A-Li noticed Qingxingdeng's earlier form of address and quickly said, "Lady Zi, I am A-Li, a friend of Qingxingdeng..."

Yukari Yakumo smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous. I'm not a bad person. My name is Yukari Yakumo, and this is my shikigami... assistant, Ran Yakumo."

Yakumo Ran nodded, her demeanor much more aloof than Yakumo Yukari's, simply uttering, "Yukari..."

Yukari Yakumo smiled and said, "Ari, don't think too much about it. That's just Yuuka's personality. She's only gentle with the shopkeeper."

"Yakumo Yukari!"

"Oh dear, Yuuka, don't be so irritable, you scared me."

Despite saying that, Yukari Yakumo's eyes showed a smile that didn't seem like she was frightened at all. Yuuka Kazami, on the other hand, looked calm, while Yukari Yakumo had a bad feeling.

"Yuko Yakumo...."

"What do you want?"

"It seems your memory has returned..."

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched as she recalled how Bai Yu had tricked her before. Bai Yu chuckled and said, "You two really do bicker as usual. What would you like to eat?"

"We want spicy chicken and... and almond tofu! And rose wine!"

After speaking, Yukari Yakumo fell silent. She had been amazed by the almond tofu earlier. The spicy and savory flavor of the spicy chicken paired with the soft and sweet almond tofu created a sensory impact that made Yukari Yakumo instantly fall in love with both dishes.

Kazami Yuuka didn't speak, but simply put down the sunflower and sat in her usual spot. However, this time, she said softly, "Add another serving... rose mousse."

Yukari Yakumo exclaimed, "Oh! Yuuka, you've finally ordered something else again!"

"do you have any opinion?"

"I was just curious. Lan, what do you want to eat?"

After thinking for a moment, Yakumo Ran said, "I...I also want spicy chicken...or fried tofu...and for drinks...I want fruit..."

"Lan, you're not going to say it's juice, are you?"

"I...I want fruit wine! Please give me fruit wine!"

Yukari Yakumo nodded and said, "I knew it! Ran, you wouldn't let me drink alone like this. You're such a considerate fox."

"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Zi."

Bai Yu also sighed. Yakumo Ran really didn't have much influence. However, in a sense, Yakumo Yukari was quite good to Yakumo Ran.

After Shiraha returned to the kitchen, Erina and the others followed, but Rindou Kobayashi didn't go with them. Rindou Kobayashi was also curious about what would happen.

Nakiri Managi and the others checked the time and went up to work. Ichihara Yuuko didn't hold back anymore and said softly, "Aoandon, you really found an amazing friend."

Ali quickly replied, "I'm just an ordinary songstress."

Aoandon smiled and said, "Ah Li, you are the best songstress on the island, a renowned figure throughout the world..."

"But... I'm just a caged bird..."

Aoandon thought for a moment and said, "In that case... you can choose to go somewhere else."

Ali thought for a moment and said, "Location is never true freedom... What should be free is..."

"Hmm? It smells delicious, but it's a bit pungent. Is Manager Baiyu making some amazing food this time?"

Lucifer narrowed his eyes at Ali, and after a long while, he frowned and said softly, "No... it seems he really hasn't awakened yet..."

Kazami Yuuka glanced at Ari, and after a long while, she said softly, "This matter... is probably not that simple... Yakumo Yukari, you're better at this kind of thing, aren't you?"

Yukari Yakumo narrowed her eyes and said, "Ah... as long as we can break this seal-like thing... it's not a problem, but the problem is, it's very strange... this situation is really strange."

A-Li looked puzzled, and Qingxingdeng smiled and said, "A-Li, don't think too much. Lord Zi and the others are all very good people...A-Li, tell me about what happened in the past."

Ali clenched her fist and suddenly became unusually calm. She said softly, "I was bought from a fisherman... I was trained to be a songstress from a young age... I grew up in a strange, beautiful pavilion... I don't know how many years have passed, but I have not let my teachers down and have become the so-called best songstress."

Aoandon said softly, "I used the little magic you gave me, Cerberus, to travel around. Along the way, I heard about Ari, the famous songstress from the island, and inquired about her a lot."

"Ah Li's performances are always on a boat. Many people travel from far away to watch her sing and dance from the water. At this time, the entire sea is ablaze with lights, and from a distance, she looks just like the legendary great demon Shiranui. That's why Ah Li is also called Shiranui..."

Ichihara Yuko said in disbelief: "Dayou Shiranui?!"

Upon hearing Yuko Ichihara's words, Ari secretly clenched her fist, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, but no one noticed.

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Chapter 710 A-Li's Friendship with Qingxingdeng, A-Li's Happiness (Please Subscribe~)

Ali clenched her little fist, her expression still aloof. She had never had any friends, or rather, she had never had any friends like this. Her only friends were her companions from the Liren Pavilion.

She treated them as friends, but they always looked at her very respectfully. She had no one to talk to, and over time she became aloof. She also wanted a free life, and she also wanted many friends who treated her like an ordinary person.

But this ordinary thought was a luxury for the world-renowned "Shiranui" Ari, however, all of this quietly changed one morning....

After her performance that day, Ali returned to her bedroom to rest, but for some reason, she couldn't fall asleep. This was because she had seen a bluish light during her performance.

"What is that thing? Why does it give off a chilling feeling..."

"Who is that? What are they doing? Where did they come from?"

Unable to sleep, Ali sat up and stared blankly at her exquisite face in the bronze mirror. A wisp of sea breeze carrying the faint salty scent of the ocean blew in from the window.

A gentle breeze stirred a strand of Ali's hair, bringing a cool sensation. Ali looked at her own face, sighed, and whispered, "If I didn't have this appearance... would I be able to have my own freedom?"

"No matter what, beauty is innocent."

When Ali heard this, she was stunned. She turned her head and saw a familiar bluish light. However, to Ali's surprise, her room was not in a low place.

Out of curiosity, Ali walked over barefoot. This was probably the first time in all her life that she had seen something so amazing. A voice in her heart told her that she should go out and see, as it would change her destiny.

Ali also found it very magical, but she still walked over. However, just as she reached the window, she saw a silver-haired girl with a beautiful face float up. That's right, she floated up and sat on a paper lantern.

Ali asked in surprise, "A...a monster?"

Aoandon floated into the room on her own and said with a smile, "You're not afraid of me, just like Bai Yu and the others. As expected of a world-renowned songstress, you are indeed exceptionally beautiful."

Ali said softly, "Sometimes beauty is just a constraint... Who are you?"

Have you heard of "Blue Lantern"?

Ali nodded and said, "Of course I've heard of it, but what brings you here?"

Aoandon jumped down from the lantern and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous. I was just passing by when I heard about a beautiful songstress. I came to take a look last night. You noticed me too, didn't you?"

Ali nodded in surprise and said, "You...you are the blue light from last night?"

"That's right, but it was truly an amazing performance. It was incredible. I've never seen such beautiful dancing or such moving singing before."

"You flatter me... So you just came to see if I'm as beautiful as the rumors say?"

Even so, Ali still wanted to hear a negative answer. She wanted friends who could treat her like an ordinary person, and for that she didn't even care if they were monsters.

Aoandon thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "That's part of the reason. After all, a woman said that other women would also like you if they saw you, so I'm a little curious."

A-Li nodded without speaking, but there was still some disappointment in her eyes. Qingxingdeng smiled and said, "However, I'm here more to make friends, after all, she's a very talented songstress."

"Friend...?"

A-Li was a little surprised. Aoandon nodded and said, "That's right. I'm currently traveling around, looking for interesting people and monsters to make friends with, and telling them stories."

Ali looked at Qingxingdeng with some envy. She also wanted that kind of life. However, Ali was more concerned about other things right now. Ali asked expectantly, "You really want to be friends with me? Why?"

Ali came up with countless reasons, such as wanting to learn singing and dancing, liking her own appearance, and being very interested in songstresses, etc. Qingxingdeng said strangely, "Do you need a reason to make friends?"

Ah Li felt a tremor in her heart. This was something she hadn't expected. It was the first time Ah Li had encountered such a situation, and she had no idea what to do. She just stood there, stunned.

Aoandon laughed and said, "Can't a songstress make friends? That's a bit strange..."

"No! I'm willing..."

Aoandon smiled and said, "That's great! You must be the most talented of all the friends I've made in this world so far!"

"Is...is that so...but I really didn't expect the legendary Aoandon to be so beautiful."

"I'm still somewhat self-aware, which means I'm alright. By the way, Ali, you don't need to perform during the day, right?"

Ali paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, no performance is needed... If you want to see singing and dancing, I can..."

"I didn't become friends with you just to see the song and dance performance. I was thinking that we could go out for a walk during the day."

"Huh? But I..."

"Can't I be afraid? It's okay, it's okay, just come with me, I have a plan."

"Eh?"

A-Li nodded, and without putting on makeup, went back to put on her shoes and came over. Qingxingdeng nodded and tapped A-Li's forehead. A-Li was stunned and looked at Qingxingdeng in confusion. Qingxingdeng said gently, "Let's go, no one will stop you now."

A-Li was a little confused, but she still followed Qingxingdeng out. As she walked along the road, it was as if no one had noticed her, which surprised A-Li.

When they reached the beach, Qingxingdeng took off her shoes and stepped onto the sand. Ali followed suit and took off her shoes as well. She felt exceptionally relaxed on the sand.

Aoandon smiled and said, "This is the first time I've looked at the sea like this, and I suddenly feel like telling a story. Hey, Ari, how about I tell you a story?"

"Huh? Okay? It's just a ghost story, right?"

"No, no, no, it's a myth. It's no fun telling ghost stories during the day."

"Huh? Oh... go ahead and tell me."

Aoandon used her excellent language skills to vividly tell the mythological story, which captivated Ali. It wasn't until noon that Ali said with some emotion, "What an interesting story... Did Aoandon come up with this herself?"

"No, no, it's a book I saw in another world..."

"Another world... could it be the underworld?!"

"No, no, no, it's another world, a world different from ours. That world is beautiful, with lots of interesting things, delicious food, and I have quite a few friends."

Ali said with a hint of envy, "That's so great... I wish I could..."

"Sure, if you want to go, I can take you. I'm going back to stay for a while soon, and I'll buy some new books while I'm there."

"Buying books?"

"It's this kind of book, but Ali, you might be scared because it's scarier than ghost stories."

Ali nodded as she looked at the beautifully decorated books, then held them in her hands with some surprise and said, "Such exquisite books...they must be very valuable."

"No, it's very cheap over there. Let me tell you about that world."

"Okay!"

As Qingxingdeng talked, she would occasionally take out the magazines she had bought for Ali to look at. Ali was also filled with longing for that world. So, without eating anything, Ali sat with Qingxingdeng on a cliff edge, listening to the sound of the waves. One of them talked about the mysterious other world, and the other listened quietly.

Her long black and silver hair danced gently in the sea breeze until A-Li fell asleep against the blue lantern. Only then did the wind subside. A rare smile appeared on A-Li's face as she murmured in her dazed state, "Blue Lantern... thank you..."

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Chapter 711 Ali's Secret, Ali's Worries (Please Subscribe~)

Aoandon floated to the side reading a book, the sound of turning pages barely audible against the backdrop of the waves. But for the fast-sleeping Ari, all she heard was the sound of turning pages.

The voice made her feel at ease, because it proved that Aoandon was right beside her. She had truly found a rare friend. Although Aoandon was a yokai, she was far better than the people outside and her companions in the Liren Pavilion.