People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

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Chapter 266 The Relationship Between Xiaoqiong and Haimeng, and the Three School Beauties of Katagiri High School (Please Subscribe~)

At this moment, Nanami's eyes lit up when she looked at the two steamers in front of her. There were several small steamed buns that could probably be eaten in two bites. The skin was white and fragrant. A little bit of soup had soaked into the bun skin, making the white skin a little darker.

On the other side, the shrimp dumplings can be described in four words: crystal clear, and in four more words: plump and full. The skin is translucent, and the filling is plump and full. You don't need to guess how rich the filling is.

Nanami glanced at the condiments on the side—there were too many, like yuzu chili, wasabi, soy sauce, and so on. After hesitating for a moment, she only poured in a little vinegar and a little chili, then picked up her chopsticks, put her hands together, and softly said, "I'll start eating..."

After doing all this, Nanami Nami picked up a small steamed bun. Just as its name suggests, this bun was steamed in a small steamer, so it was destined not to be very big. It looked like it was only enough for two bites.

It's still the same. I don't know if it's instinct, but most people will take a bite of stuffed dishes without any seasoning first, as if it will taste better that way.

The charm of xiaolongbao lies in the fact that when you take a bite, the soft, fragrant dough skin, soaked in the delicious soup, is even more perfect if it's filled with meat.

A unique aroma; one bite releases a burst of heat and fragrance, so sweet and warm that even without tasting the filling, you can't help but think, "This xiaolongbao is so delicious..."

Dip it in a little sauce, and the dough of the xiaolongbao is soft and fragrant. It's like a sponge soaking in water, instantly absorbing all the vinegar and chili. Take a bite, and you'll experience the sour and spicy flavor, along with the aroma of the meat filling. The soft and fresh meat filling, along with the fragrance of the dough and the seasoning, makes for a delicious bite.

Oh, and we can't forget the soup and the meat juice. One bite and you're satisfied. The reason why you can eat a xiaolongbao in just two or three bites is not only because it's so small, but also because it's so delicious that it makes you want to eat it in big mouthfuls.

Having just one small steamed bun is clearly not enough. Look at the crystal-clear shrimp dumplings on the other side, which look like works of art. The dumpling skin is so thin that you can clearly see the slightly reddish fresh shrimp filling underneath.

You don't need to guess how satisfying one bite is, and it truly is. Like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), which allow you to bite into the filling, shrimp dumplings...

With one bite, your teeth will perceive the texture—crisp, bouncy, and soft. This is shrimp meat, and one bite is enough to make your eyes light up.

If xiaolongbao is filled with savory meat, then this shrimp filling is truly delicious—yes, delicious, with a hint of shrimp sweetness.

One bite of this dumpling skin, with its completely different elasticity compared to xiaolongbao, dipped in a little fragrant vinegar, is enough to make your mouth water just thinking about it.

One bite is salty and savory, another is fresh and delicious; one bite has a soft texture, another has a crisp and chewy texture. The same delicious flavor, but different sensations, and in the end, only a warm and smooth feeling goes down into your stomach.

The shrimp congee in front of me is so delicious that it goes without saying that it's incredibly fresh. Plain congee alone would be perfect for breakfast, let alone this savory shrimp congee with fresh shrimp.

In the end, the steamed buns and shrimp dumplings were all eaten, and the side dishes prepared to cut through the richness were almost finished as well. Only some porridge and shrimp that hadn't been touched were left.

The breakfast transitioned perfectly from steamed buns to porridge and mixed vegetables. A sip of porridge, a bite of mixed vegetables—it was incredibly refreshing. Only at the very end did I finish the shrimp I'd saved for last. The order of this breakfast was perfect...

Nanami Nami leaned back in her chair and let out a warm sigh. Her stomach felt warm, and she felt full of energy. To be honest, she was a little bloated, but perhaps this was the only way to justify waking up so early to awaken her stomach...

Nanami Minami took a sip of the warm water that Shiraha had brought her halfway through the journey, rinsed her mouth, and then breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "As expected, Manager Shiraha's cooking is superb."

"Thank you. You seem to have a good appetite. No wonder you're so energetic every day."

"I'm doing well, much better than Hai Meng. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, you might not know, but Hai Meng has a deep connection with you."

"Huh?" xn

Lucifer asked in confusion, "What connection?"

Nanami Nami smiled and said, "I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Haimeng and Xiaoqiong are friends, but Xiaoqiong transferred schools, and Haimeng was quite disappointed for a few days."

"What?!"

Even Bai Yu was stunned for a moment before he realized that Kasugano Sora had indeed been Katagiri's, and it made sense that Kitagawa Kaimu had also been.

Lucifer's lips twitched as he said, "That brat... are those two really close?"

Nanami nods and says, "Of course. At first, it was Haimu who was clinging to Xiaoqiong, saying that she wanted to cosplay characters with her. Xiaoqiong refused, but after talking to her about games and anime, the two of them started talking more."

"When Xiaoqiong was sick, Haimeng couldn't visit her, so she had to call her. Xiaoqiong doesn't have many friends in Katagiri, but Haimeng is definitely one of them. They are the two of the three school beauties in Katagiri's first year of high school."

"Who's the other one?"

"The other one is the president's younger sister. You can ask Xiaoqiong about her later; Xiaoqiong knows her too..."

Yuko Ichihara gritted her teeth and said, "That brat! She didn't say a word! She's dead meat at breakfast!"

"Hmm!" xn

She kept it well hidden, not saying a word. Although it's possible she forgot, I wonder if she would be nervous if she knew that Hai Meng had actually run into Bai Yu and was about to come to the store.

Just as Shiraha was about to speak, he heard Nanami Nami say in confusion, "Eh? Oh right, I forgot to mention, Manager Shiraha, we asked Katagiri if she knew any of the other members of Katagiri, and Katagiri said she did...who else do you know...?"

In an instant, all eyes turned to Yuuko Ichihara and the others. Shiraha said somewhat helplessly, "This... you'll find out during summer vacation... I have a feeling there might be something wrong with saying her name..."

"Huh?" xn

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Chapter 267 Yuno's Experiment, Kobayashi Rindou's Suicide Attempt (Please Subscribe~)

Everyone was stunned. Could saying a name really cause trouble? Is this person really that outrageous? It can't be that bad, to be honest, it's a bit scary, almost like a psychic.

Nanami Nami paused for a moment, then said, "Manager Shiraha, what you just said..."

Yukari Yakumo said somewhat helplessly, "Fukami, if you think it's outrageous, just say so. We think it's outrageous too. This is practically a psychic experience, it's so mysterious..."

Nanami Minami shook her head and said, "No... I really thought of someone... The person Manager Shiraha mentioned always reminds me of her..."

"Her?"

Bai Yu sighed and said, "Then you must be right..."

Nanami Nami exclaimed in shock, "My God, Manager Shiraha, you actually know her! As expected of you!"

"Um...it's alright, but to be honest, thinking about it gives me a bit of a headache..."

"Let's change the subject then..."

Lucifer and the others said with strange looks, "Huh? Who exactly is this person? Why can't we even say his name? Is he some kind of mysterious person?"

"It's just that mysterious..." x2

"Huh?" xn

Lucifer and the others were instantly filled with curiosity, but seeing that neither of them seemed inclined to speak, they figured they wouldn't get any answers, so they were just looking forward to summer vacation.

Thinking about this, the group chatted with Nanami Nami about summer vacation, but in the end, due to time constraints, Nanami Nami paid the bill and left with her bento box.

Yakumo Yukari and the others all left, except for one person: Yakumo Yukari herself. She was the only one who didn't have anything important to do.

She stayed behind to check on Kobayashi Rindou's condition on behalf of everyone. This was a major concern for Yagokoro Eirin. If everyone else might forget, but this shop wouldn't, then it was clearly an act of protection.

"Lord Zi, we're heading back now. When will you be back?"

"We're not staying all day; we have things to do later."

"Hmm... I understand. Then I'll take Orange back first. Goodbye, Lord Zi and Lord Baiyu."

"Goodbye, Lord Zi! Goodbye, Lord Baiyu!"

Watching Orange perch on Yakumo Ran's shoulder and leave with her, Yakumo Yukari breathed a sigh of relief and said, "She really is a reliable shikigami..."

"Alright, alright, let's go find the gentian. She should be awake by now."

"Yeah!" x3

Everyone except Bai Yu went upstairs to find Kobayashi Rindou. At this time, Kobayashi Rindou was wearing a nightcap and a nightgown, hugging a blanket, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.

“Ah! Who?!”

While Kobayashi Rindou was sound asleep, she suddenly felt a pain in her leg and sat up abruptly. When she saw that it was Ichihara Yuuko and the other two, Kobayashi Rindou said irritably, "That was scary!"

"Aren't you supposed to be very brave?"

"This isn't a concept! Hey? Purple? What are you doing here?"

"It's for Yonglin's sake. Yonglin wanted to stay but didn't have time, and she seemed very worried. Since we don't have anything else to do, let's stay."

"For Eirin?"

Lucifer and the others were taken aback. Had they forgotten? They were all stunned when they saw Kobayashi Rindou's puzzled expression.

Yukari Yakumo said somewhat seriously, "Rindou, do you remember what happened yesterday?"

"I remember, what did you want to say?"

Lucifer showed Kobayashi Rindou a picture of Sakurajima Mai. Kobayashi Rindou was stunned for a moment, then tilted his head with a puzzled look on his face. Lucifer and the others felt a chill in their hearts.

"Pfft... Hahaha! Just kidding! Isn't that Sakurajima Mai?!"

"Hit her!"

"Yeah!" x2

"What...what are you doing?! Help! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

A few minutes later, Kobayashi Rindou said with a resentful look, "This is too much! A Queen of Hell! A Dimensional Witch! A Youkai Sage! And the three of you are bullying me just because I'm an ordinary person! It's outrageous!"

Yukari Yakumo and the other two chuckled. Yuuko Ichihara said irritably, "Stop pretending to be dead. You really remember?"

"I remember! Mai Sakurajima! A third-year student at Shuchiin High School, she debuted as a child star and is Yuno's senior. She used to dress up as a bunny girl and was caught by Yuno twice. Moreover, people forget about her every day, and the scope is getting bigger and bigger. Now she follows Yuno every day. I even saw her yesterday when I delivered food."

Lucifer and the others nodded, and after a long while, they breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It seems the experiment is going well. The shop really will protect the mistress from corruption. Now Eirin can rest assured."

Yukari Yakumo nodded and said, "Hmm...indeed...but then again, we're still not sure if any special circumstances have occurred...how can we be sure?"

Lucifer smiled and said, "No need to confirm. Gentian did what a normal person would do last night. If she forgot, that's normal. If she didn't forget, then it can only be said that it was the shop's fault. So the experiment was successful."

"That's true... Yuno should still have a way to confirm it in the end."

"I have a way."

"Huh?! When did you get here?"

“If Longdan-nee hasn’t forgotten, then we can be sure, because I called someone randomly yesterday to confirm that she remembered Sakurajima Mai, but when I called her today, she said she didn’t know that person.”

"How did you know?"

"Because I used social research to interview her about her daily life, and then gave her 2,000 yen in phone credit, yesterday Longdan-nee's life was exactly the same as usual, except that she didn't drink barley tea. By the way, she lives in the far east... and she's a full-time housewife, so I can be sure it's because of the shop."

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched slightly as she said, "You really do react quickly... But if that's the case, Eirin can rest easy now... So how are you going to deal with Mai Sakurajima?"

“There are many solutions, but there’s no need to solve them for her now, because she doesn’t know why she’s like this yet. So let’s wait until she comes to her senses before we talk about it. By the way, Sister Zi, are you all alone?”

"Huh? What if?"

"It's nothing... I thought Orange was here too..."

"I have some errands to run in a bit, so Cheng, go back and get ready."

"Oh...."

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Chapter 268 The Arrested Midnight Chef: Only a Psychopath Would Fight Food (Please Subscribe~)

Yukari Yakumo and Rindou Kobayashi chatted for quite a while, until it got brighter and brighter before Rindou Kobayashi went to wash up. Yuno Gasai then joined Rindou Kobayashi in her room.

"Ugh... Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh!"

Yukari Yakumo said irritably, "Rindou, spit out the toothpaste foam in your mouth before you speak!"

"Pah... I said, Zi, what are your plans? How many days are you going to stay here?"

Yukari Yakumo sighed and said, "Let's talk about it after summer vacation. There's plenty of time. It's not like we have nothing to do... Hey? Don't you have a graduation ceremony?"

"Yeah, all those sentimental graduation speeches. I was thinking that if all else fails, I should just have Alice pick up my diploma for me."

Lucifer said irritably, "Is this even considered fraudulent claiming?"

"Anyway, Alice is going to pursue Bai Yu, and Bai Yu won't refuse, so they're definitely family. It all depends on how that girl handles it. So what do you call this?"

"what?"

"Collect on behalf of family members!"

Lucifer and the others rolled their eyes. It was absurd, but strangely reasonable. Lucifer suddenly thought of something and said with a puzzled look, "I suddenly remembered those late-night chefs. I wonder what their situation is now."

"Those late-night chefs, it seems some were arrested, some ran away, but nothing happened to them."

"Eh? How did you know?"

"It was before, Kuga... You all know who Kuga is, right?"

"I know, it's Kuga Terunori from the Elite Ten, what's wrong?"

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "It was when I was looking at his updates that I saw him post that he was excited to go on his training trip, but not long after he left, he saw a few people barging in."