People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

This combination is so delicious, it'll make your taste buds fall in love!

With the spirit of an explorer, cast aside all burdens, pick up your steaming rice, prepare your chopsticks and appetite, and with anticipation and joy, open the lid of this treasure chest before you. This treasure will not disappoint you, for its name is satisfaction.

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Chapter 129 The Art of Eating (Please Subscribe~)

Zoro was eating with exceptional relish, his hands never stopping as he devoured meat, rice, and wine, thoroughly enjoying this feast for his taste buds. Who needed to calm down? Eating was just eating.

As for the two main ingredients mentioned earlier, they are not just for show. Compared to the tender and bouncy pork belly, the other main ingredient, chestnuts, is just as delicious, and even better than braised pork. Their unique powdery and glutinous texture is something that is irresistible.

Just keep eating it, with an unforgettable taste. It's the most common dish, but also the most unforgettable. When you think of a meat dish, you might think of many dishes, but basically everyone will eventually think of this braised pork.

This dish carries not only aroma and warmth, but also childhood memories, the comfort of autumn, and the satisfaction and enjoyment of rewarding oneself.

As I've always said, if you eat cleanly, you don't need to worry about your table manners. It's an art that will have different effects depending on who performs it. The art of eating has all sorts of table manners, but all you need to know is that eating is eating, and eating with relish is the best art.

At this moment, Mai Shiranui swallowed hard as she watched Zoro eat meat. She likes to eat vegetarian food and light meals, but that doesn't mean she doesn't eat meat.

Who could resist this scene? The aroma combined with Zoro's seemingly delicious eating expression would make even a full person crave something to eat. That's the art of eating, because art is infectious!

Lucifer looked at Mai Shiranui and said with a smile, "Are you regretting not ordering a meat dish?"

Mai Shiranui swallowed hard, then shook her head and said, "It looks delicious, but it's late. It's best to eat in a more refined way. After all, ninjas need to be mindful of their physique." (Akimichi and his son: Feeling offended.)

Lucifer thought for a moment and nodded. She was actually quite curious about what it felt like to gain weight. Like her and Cerberus, the only way to gain weight was through magic, and such magic wouldn't be used on themselves. So they couldn't experience the feeling of gaining weight and therefore didn't have any resonance with it.

Glug...glug...

"Hoo~ Ha! Is this the sake that the world's strongest swordsman loves to drink? It's really strong! It's exhilarating!"

After Zoro took a sip of the fragrant sake that Hawkeye and Shanks both drink, he felt there was nothing left to pursue. Being well-fed and watered was the best reassurance for everyone.

After finishing his sixth bowl of rice, Zoro finally stopped caring about anything and simply slumped in his chair, holding a sake bottle in his hand. This looked rather amusing, but not at all impolite.

Mai Shiranui breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally finished eating. You see, watching Zoro eat had made her hungry. Although eating six bowls of rice was impressive, she didn't feel full at all; on the contrary, the slight feeling of hunger was getting stronger.

Lucifer is immune to this braised pork. You should know that Cerberus's three favorite dishes are braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, and tomahawk steak. To be precise, these are the only three dishes she can remember.

Usually, Bai Yu would ask her what she wanted to eat, and then Cerberus would call out her names in order. Only if Bai Yu said that they couldn't eat them one after another would Cerberus think of other dishes. But basically, the final result was always the same: "Master, any dish you make is delicious, especially meat!"

This sentence reveals that Cerberus is adorable but also has some ulterior motives. She subtly hints to Bai Yu that she wants to eat meat, and Bai Yu always makes it for Cerberus, but always gives her some vegetables as well.

Lucifer didn't like eating meat that much; she preferred sweets, but she didn't know how to make them herself, except for a chocolate cookie. So, although she ate her regular meals properly, she would always save some room for dessert.

Since becoming a mature woman, Lucifer has felt more and more that she should learn to cook, but she hasn't had the opportunity. Suddenly, Lucifer thought of Kobayashi Rindou and the others.

"Looks like I should take a trip to Totsuki if I get the chance..."

Lucifer couldn't do it simply because she hadn't done it before, but she could learn it quite quickly if she wanted to. After all, she was a former archangel and now the queen of hell; how could her comprehension and intelligence be lacking, even though she had always seemed rather simple-minded to Bai Yu.

"Mmm~ This smells so good! It smells like peony cakes!"

Mai Shiranui could naturally smell the aroma of her favorite dessert, and at this moment, she was filled with anticipation because it was her cooking!

What's the most agonizing thing about a restaurant? It's waiting. Watching others eat your food while you wait is a cruel thing for another hungry diner.

But what's the most exciting thing about a restaurant? Only one thing: when your own dish is ready, when it makes its own unique sound, when it releases its own aroma. What's left besides anticipation? Oh, probably your already rumbling stomach!

At this moment, Bai Yu pushed the food cart out again, smiling gently, and said, "Bingo~ You guessed right, it seems Miss Shiranui really likes peony mochi~"

Mai Shiranui smiled, but when she saw a white jade-like porcelain pot on the food cart and a small, elegant-looking blue bamboo basket on the side, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Because she knew that what was inside, emitting a fragrant aroma and warmth, was her favorite dessert, the very thing she wanted to eat most tonight: peony cake.

Bai Yu placed the pot and bamboo basket on the table, and Mai Shiranui finally saw them. She saw the peony cake she had been longing for for a long time. The peony cake, with its tempting color and fragrant aroma, was lying quietly in the bamboo basket, looking exceptionally beautiful.

When Bai Yu placed a transparent sake bottle on the table, Mai Shiranui's gaze immediately betrayed the peony mochi, because the sake in front of her looked just too beautiful.

In the transparent wine jug, the slightly amber-colored wine looks like amber melted into water. Two emerald green plums float in the jug, making it look elegant and refreshing.

Bai Yu said with a smile, "Then this is the final step. Miss Shiranui, you'd better watch carefully, because I'm not going to explain this~"

Mai Shiranui immediately stared intently at Bai Yu. Seeing her expression, Bai Yu smiled and shook his head. "She's such an energetic and adorable girl," he thought. Bai Yu took a small bottle from the food cart and slowly poured a little clear liquid into the drink. Then, he added a cherry blossom and said with a smile, "Now it's complete. Please enjoy!"

Mai Shiranui sniffed; the aroma of the sake made her feel dizzy. It was fragrant, refreshing, and elegant, yet invigorating.

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Chapter 130 A Different Kind of Sweetness, the Elegance of Bamboo Groves and Secluded Springs (Please Subscribe~)

The room was filled with the aroma of wine. The fresh and elegant fragrance was soothing and refreshing, making one feel relaxed and happy, as if they were in a bamboo forest with a flowing stream.

The feeling is vivid: sitting in a pavilion in a quiet bamboo forest, with a chessboard in front of you, a plate of green plums beside you, a babbling brook behind you, and a gentle breeze rustling the bamboo leaves, leaving only elegance.

Mai Shiranui's shoulders relaxed completely. The lingering effects of Zoro and the braised pork's performance vanished without a trace under the elegant aroma, and her mind calmed down.

Bai Yu sat quietly in the chair, looking at his phone with a faint smile on his lips, as if he had seen something interesting. Lucifer saw this and came over, then blushed again and gently patted Bai Yu.

A few minutes ago, Mai Shiranui would have been very interested in taking a look, but now, she just wanted to finish the food in front of her.

After swallowing hard, she didn't know where to start, but in the end she chose her favorite dessert, the peony cake in front of her that looked very delicious.

Speaking of peony cakes, they are quite a story. Peony cakes can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, with a very long history. Peony cakes are also called Hundred Flower Cakes or Peony Cakes. Just hearing these names tells you how delicious this dessert is.

Although it's called peony cake, the main ingredient isn't peony; peony petals are just an auxiliary ingredient. But when you bite into it, you can still taste the fragrance of peony.

The original peony cake used bean flour, but it has evolved to use more fragrant wheat flour. Peony cakes are baked, so their texture is naturally crispy.

The filling, made with peas, red beans, red dates, and milk powder, has a sweet flavor that people are looking forward to—sweet but not cloying, with a soft texture.

When you cut it open, you'll know why this little dessert is so captivating. It's because of the soft and crispy crust that's been baked, and the smooth and tempting cross-section in the middle that's like a gemstone. You can vaguely see bits of red bean skin and some peony petals. The layers are distinct, and the aroma is delightful. Just by looking at it, you can tell how noble and sweet it is.

One bite reveals a crispy crust and a sweet, soft filling. All of this combined creates a texture that is completely different from the crispy and hard texture of traditional pastries. Instead, it is a soft and fluffy treat that feels like biting into a macaron, rather than a traditional Chinese pastry.

The sweet taste and soft texture make it more fragrant the more you chew. The sweet aroma left between your lips and teeth is the perfect interpretation of this dish. Holding the peony cake in your hand, taking a bite is not just about eating a dessert, but also about the peony quietly blooming on your taste buds and in your heart.

Noble, elegant, and sweet—all these qualities are contained in this little pastry. Just one bite is enough to understand why this little thing has earned the noble name of "Hundred Flower Cake." It truly deserves the title of "King of Flowers."

At this moment, Mai Shiranui was completely immersed in the irresistible texture and unforgettable taste after taking a bite. People understand cooking, and cooking understands diners; it knows what kind of feeling to give diners at what time.

As she ate the peony cake in front of her, bit by bit, Mai Shiranui felt completely energized and didn't know how to stop writing, so she just kept eating.

"Cough cough..."

No matter how soft a dessert is, it's still a dessert. If you eat it too fast, you'll choke. At this moment, Mai Shiranui choked. She looked at the sake and the soup with the lid on, and finally chose to trust the sake.

After taking a small sip of wine, Mai Shiranui was completely stunned. She saw the bamboo forest, the green plums, and the stream, and she fell silent.

When Mai Shiranui wanted to ask Shiraha why the plum wine tasted so good, she remembered what Shiraha had said when he added that transparent liquid earlier: he didn't intend to explain it.

Mai Shiranui puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction, looking at Shiroyu who was looking at his phone. He had been so gentlemanly until now, but suddenly he stopped explaining! Even female ninjas have curiosity!

However, Mai Shiranui quickly began to ponder what exactly she had added. After recalling for a while, she suddenly remembered something and poured herself another small cup. This time, she drank it slowly, still savoring the rich aroma of bamboo forests and secluded springs.

"It's bamboo leaf sake..."

Bai Yu looked up at the girl and smiled, saying, "Bingo~ Congratulations on getting it right again~ It is indeed sake with bamboo leaves, which I made myself. The taste should be pretty good, and it goes perfectly with plum wine~"

Mai Shiranui glanced at Bai Yu but said nothing and continued eating. Just like Lucifer said, this man is a jerk! He explained so much just now, but he wouldn't say it before! That's outrageous!

However, Mai Shiranui did not dislike this behavior; on the contrary, she found it somewhat interesting and a little proud of guessing it.

Although the peony cakes were delicious, eating too many could make one feel a bit dry. It was only then that Bai Yu recommended the soup to her, but she still didn't know what it was.

But she had a feeling that this soup would amaze her. Opening the lid of the dish herself was probably similar to the feeling of unwrapping a birthday present. When your hand is on the ribbon of the present, you are already guessing what the present will look like.

“This… this is…”

With these feelings in mind, Mai Shiranui opened the ribbon of the "birthday present" in front of her. To be honest, girls' intuition is very accurate, and her intuition was right. This dish really amazed her.

White, fragrant, red.

These are the only colors you can see, and only these three colors. This dish is simple, but it looks elegant and smells sweet, a sweetness that is different from that of peony cakes.

The sweetness of peony cake comes from the deliciousness of red bean paste, wheat flour, milk powder, red dates, and peony petals baked together. It is an enticing sweetness, a sweetness with a hint of peony flower fragrance.

The one in front of me doesn't have that same feeling. The feeling can be summed up in two words: elegant and sweet. It's a different kind of sweetness, and the ingredient that brings this sweetness and elegance is called: Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup.

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Chapter 131 The Delicate Beauty of Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup, Mai Shiranui's Complex Feelings (Please Subscribe~)

Tremella and lotus seed soup, also known as tremella and lotus seed porridge, is more accurately categorized as a dessert than a soup.

Just like Longjing shrimp, this white fungus and lotus seed soup is the same; they both possess an inherent sense of elegance and purity.

The only difference is that Longjing Shrimp is like a refined and elegant hermit in a bamboo grove, giving off a sense of tranquility and elegance, like a transcendent immortal traveling among mountains and rivers with a book in hand.

However, the white fungus and lotus seed soup is different. Although both represent elegance, this one is less elegant and more gentle. It looks like a well-bred young lady waiting to be married, with fair skin and delicate features. She is not necessarily very beautiful, but rather has the air of a scholar. She should be a well-educated and sensible young lady from a scholarly family.

It has lost some of its elegance and gained more gentleness; if you had to put them together, it would be "gentle elegance." These two words perfectly describe this dish.

Dishes with this kind of temperament are usually prepared in a simple way; too much decoration will only make them look mundane and lose their unique charm.

The soup is made with just a few simple ingredients: glistening white fungus, lotus seeds that steal the spotlight with their pure white color, and goji berries and red dates that draw the eye with their bright red hue.

All of this, placed in the slightly viscous broth, resembles a gentle woman holding a book, wearing a plain white robe embroidered with a red plum blossom, and adorned with white jade pendants, leaning against a window.

The white fungus is smooth and silky, and the lotus seeds are sweet and soft, almost like eating taro paste. With one bite, you'll realize that even a gentle and refined lady from a prominent family can possess the spirit of a hermit.

This kind of cooking never uses complicated or fancy cooking methods; just boiling is enough to bring out all its flavor.

With its smooth texture and mellow, sweet taste, one bite envelops the entire body in its gentle sweetness, leaving a lingering sweetness that brings a sense of tranquility and sweetness to the heart.

This dish is suitable for men, women, and children of all ages, but women, especially beautiful women, tend to like it more than men, because it has had many benefits since its inception.

It has many benefits, such as replenishing blood, nourishing qi, relieving coughs and moisturizing the lungs, clearing heat and strengthening the body, but these are not the key points. The key point is that it can strengthen the kidneys and improve sexual function, nourish yin and blood, beautify the skin, and lighten spots and remove acne. This is why so many people love it.

At this moment, Mai Shiranui was thoroughly enjoying her meal, sipping the soup spoonful by spoonful while holding a peony mochi in her hand. She took a sip of soup and a bite of mochi, savoring the two different aromas. The combination of a refined lady and an empress was perfectly balanced by a sip of elegant plum wine, creating an exceptionally harmonious atmosphere.

Lucifer, sitting next to Bai Yu, covered his mouth and chuckled while looking at a novel on his phone. Bai Yu asked softly, "What's wrong? Why are you laughing so happily all of a sudden?"

Lucifer handed his phone to Bai Yu, who smiled and shook his head, saying gently, "Why are you guys still chatting so late? Don't many of you have school tomorrow? And this novel you recommended... it's quite interesting~"

Lucifer smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, this novel is really interesting, it's a pity it's too short. Hey Bai Yu, do you think it's dangerous for Qi Luoli to send you to the Boxing Frenzy Elimination Tournament?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Are you asking if I'm in danger, or if I'm in danger?"

"what?"

What difference does it make if Lucifer didn't understand it?

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Do you mean I myself will be in danger, or that I am a dangerous presence for the other players?"

Lucifer paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Alright, I know the answer. But Kirari only let you fight five matches. Who were those five matches against?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, we'll see what Qi Luoli does then. Do you want to go see her? Or are you going to stay here and mind the shop?"

"Of course I'm going with them! I can't give Kira a chance!"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, twitching his fingers slightly. He did enjoy cooking, but that didn't mean he only liked cooking.

Lucifer's eyes lit up with anticipation after seeing Bai Yu's subtle gestures. The Kengan match sounded so exciting! She was incredibly curious about the atmosphere and Bai Yu's performance.

"Phew~ Manager Shiraha's cooking is absolutely delicious! This is the best meal I've ever had!"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "It's not that exaggerated, but thank you for the compliment anyway. Have you finished eating?"

Mai Shiranui rubbed her flat stomach and said with a smile, "Hmm! I'm very full, but Manager Shiraha, I have two questions for you."

"Ask away! I can answer almost anything, except the really weird ones!"

Mai Shiranui nodded and said, "I'm curious about the very delicate fragrance in that initial rose tea. I don't know what it is, but it feels strangely familiar..."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "That's all? It's just jasmine petals~ But you're quite impressive to be able to taste the fragrance~"

Mai Shiranui smiled and then, with a hint of excitement in her eyes, said, "Manager, I heard you say before that you participate in the Kengan tournament. Is the Kengan tournament similar to a fighting competition?"

Bai Yu smiled and nodded. After recounting some details of the Kengan Tournament, Mai Shiranui was stunned for a moment, then said with an admiring look, "Manager Bai Yu, I didn't know you were such a powerful fighter!"

Bai Yu tilted his head and said, "Huh? How did you know?"

Mai Shiranui patted her chest proudly and said, "I am the successor of the Shiranui-ryu school, so of course I know some fighting techniques. Just now, Manager Shiraha, your kick was incredibly powerful and so fast it was almost invisible. Manager Shiraha, you didn't use your full strength, did you?"

Zoro, who was standing to the side, looked at Bai Yu with great interest and said, "Hmm~ I feel the same way."

Bai Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "Indeed, I didn't use my full strength, otherwise Mr. Zoro would have been dead long ago."

Zoro's lips twitched; his question was redundant. Mai Shiranui, on the other hand, covered her mouth in surprise and said, "As expected, he didn't use his full strength!"

Mai Shiranui looked at Bai Yu. He was charming to girls, very gentlemanly, cooked delicious food, had a gentle personality, was skilled in martial arts, and was extremely handsome. She could tell from how he comforted Lucifer that he was a very considerate person. Thinking of this, Mai Shiranui sighed. What a pity, someone like him already had a girlfriend.