People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"If she were lying, she wouldn't have come. And maybe next time I see her, she won't even say her name is Vermouth."

Lucifer sighed and said, "You really understand her. By the way, what did you and Yumiko do today?"

"I went to see a movie in the morning, then had lunch, and in the afternoon I visited my aunt. I've been staying at Yumiko's house the whole time."

"Oh..."

"Huh?!" xn

Bai Yu paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Why are you so agitated?"

Klara said excitedly, "Of course! Bai Yu! You're going to meet the parents!"

"Uh... yeah, it's not the first time I've seen this... What's wrong?"

Dekker asked blankly, "Aren't you nervous at all?"

Kraki slammed her hand on the table and said, "That's not the point! The point is... Bai Yu! Bai Yu! My parents want to meet you too! I haven't dared to say it yet, thinking you'd be nervous!"

"Um... why do I have this feeling?"

"This is normal, Bai Yu..."

As Kraki spoke, she grabbed Bai Yu's hand and looked at him pitifully. Bai Yu smiled and said, "I do have time, but I'm suddenly a little nervous."

"Great! That's wonderful! But why am I so nervous? Oh, my parents are great. They've been very supportive since they found out, and they said they'd like to meet you sometime."

"Me too, me too!"

Bai Yu sighed and said, "Suddenly I feel like I've suddenly become very busy."

Kraki chuckled and said, "Alright, enough with the teasing. I can tell you're not nervous by looking at you like that."

Bai Yu pinched Klara's cheek, smiled, and didn't say anything. He went straight upstairs to change his clothes. Lucifer looked at Klara covering her face and grinning foolishly and said irritably, "Alright, if you keep laughing, you'll drool."

Kraki wiped her mouth and then said with a smile, "That's great! Mom and Dad will be so happy! They've wanted to meet Shiraha for so long! But you don't have to worry, Managi-sama, that's wonderful..."

Nakiri Managi paused for a moment, then said with a determined look, "Don't even try! That brat Erina can't beat me!"

"No, what I mean is, Shiraha met your parents, Lady Managi, even before he met you."

Nakiri Managi's lips twitched. It seemed to be true; Nakiri Senzaemon had arrived quite early. But that wasn't the key point. The key point was that he seemed to be a regular customer...

Nakiri Managi covered her face and said, "Why do I suddenly feel like something's missing in my life...?"

Justice timely poured cold water on the situation, saying, "You should catch up with Bai Yu first."

"Forehead...."

Lucifer, propping his chin on his hand, said, "Whether it's Manager Ishida or meeting the parents, none of that matters. What I want to see now is Gentian! What on earth did this girl do?"

Zhengyi paused for a moment and said, "You mean those pictures? Mengmeng, Yuno, and I all chose number three, but none of us know what they are. Yuno even guessed that they might be the family crest."

Lucifer sighed and said, "That's the problem. Hai Meng figured it out. She said it's definitely not a family crest or a brooch. This pattern isn't meant to be viewed vertically."

Riven asked in confusion, "Huh? If it's not viewed vertically, then how do you view it? Horizontally?"

"More or less. They also mentioned that the two roses extending from the sides might be a flat effect, and that the thickness and size don't fit proportionally. It's definitely not a brooch; there should be something like a gemstone in the center..."

Riven scratched her head and said, "What is this...? What did Haimeng say?"

"She said she dared not say it, she was afraid of saying the wrong thing, and told us to ask Gentian."

Justice said with a hint of helplessness, "It seems this girl has definitely seen something like this before. How come you didn't try to get any information out of her?"

Lucifer said irritably, "Why bother trying to get information out of us? It's more practical to just ask Longdan directly. Besides, I think Yukari and the others are probably thinking about this more now, especially Eirin and Yuuka. Yuuka seems to be doing nothing all day, but she must be thinking about this all the time."

Riven thought for a moment and said, "That's true, but since Longdan didn't mention it when I asked in the group before, she definitely won't mention it now."

Nakiri Managi thought for a moment and said, "Wait, something seems off. Did Momoko and Erina go with Rindou too?"

Silence fell over everyone for a moment. Just as they were about to say something, Kobayashi Rindou walked in and asked in a puzzled tone, "Hmm? What's wrong with you all? Why are you all silent?"

Lucifer coughed lightly and said, "Gentian, I'll give you a chance. Honestly explain what those patterns mean!"

Kobayashi Rindou waved his hand and said, "Give up, I won't tell you now. Just know that it's a super surprise for both of us. Also, you don't need to ask Alice and the others, they won't tell you either."

Alice and the others nodded repeatedly, and Hisako whispered, "This is just the preliminary selection... there are still a batch of designs to choose from... you'll have to choose two more after that, and you'll know once they're finished..."

"Hmm?"

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Chapter 393 Hai Meng's Magical Fried Rice, Hai Meng Discovers Something Abnormal (Please Subscribe~)

Lucifer and the others never found out what it meant, but they were all really looking forward to it, because Kobayashi Rindou was talking about a surprise for everyone, and it really was a surprise.

When it was time for dinner, Nakiri Managi cleared her throat and said, "I think we should first celebrate Hai Meng's successful joining WGO!"

Kitagawa Kaimu was taken aback for a moment, then quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Managi-nee! Thank you everyone! I also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for taking care of me, and for the kindness of Manager Shiraha!"

"I will definitely work hard in the future and will not let this opportunity down! I am a minor and cannot drink alcohol, so I will finish the cola!"

"Continued Cup!"

"Pfft..." xn

They were well aware of Kitagawa Kaimu's straightforward nature; her frankness was quite an interesting trait. After Shiraha poured Kitagawa Kaimu another glass of cola, everyone began their meal.

Everyone was chatting happily, and no one knew where all the topics came from. However, Kobayashi Rindou suddenly paused for a moment because Kitagawa Kaimu suddenly tugged at Kobayashi Rindou's sleeve.

"Hai Meng, what's wrong?"

Kitagawa Kaimu leaned over and whispered something in Kobayashi Rindou's ear. Kobayashi Rindou's pupils shrank, and he looked at Kitagawa Kaimu in disbelief.

Kitagawa Kaimu swallowed hard and said, "Um... Rindou-nee, is it true...?"

Kobayashi Ryudan asked in a low voice, "How did you know?"

Kitagawa Kaimu simply picked up the cola in front of Kobayashi Rindou. Kobayashi Rindou was stunned for a moment, but immediately realized what was happening and quickly said, "You didn't tell anyone, did you?"

Kitagawa Kaimu took a sip before shaking her head and saying, "No...no...I wasn't sure at first, but Rindou-nee, this is more than just a small surprise."

"I know, that's why I said it was a big surprise."

Kitagawa Kaimu silently gave a thumbs up, while Ichihara Yuuko and the others looked at Kitagawa Kaimu, who was muttering to herself, with puzzled expressions.

Kasugano Sora narrowed her eyes and said, "If you're muttering like that, you must be hiding something!"

"Hmm!" xn

Kobayashi Rindou looked up in confusion and said, "Secret? What secret could we possibly have? I just want Haimeng to cook me a couple of plates of fried rice sometime in the future."

Lucifer said in disbelief, "Really? I can hardly believe it."

"Really! I heard Hai Meng can make all sorts of weird and wonderful fried rice, right? I'm a world-renowned gourmet! Of course I'm curious! Come on! Hai Meng, tell me two interesting fried rice recipes!"

Kitagawa Kaimiya thought for a moment and said, "I tried making yogurt fried rice at home before, and it seemed pretty good... But it wasn't ordinary yogurt fried rice; it also had tofu and shrimp in it! I also added carrots, and it tasted delicious."

Everyone was stunned. Erina swallowed hard and asked, "Is it really delicious? What does it taste like?"

"I also added black pepper, and I think it's super delicious!"

Erina said blankly, "Um... Hisako, how about... we go back and try it?"

"I find this quite interesting... There are absolutely no dietary restrictions, and it's surprisingly nutritionally balanced. The combination of yogurt and black pepper should be quite fun to use..."

Everyone looked at Bai Yu, the pinnacle of the culinary world. Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Yogurt and black pepper, an interesting combination. As for seasonings, it's not suitable to use anything too strong. Basically, simple seasonings will suffice."

"Hmm... Interesting. It would be even more interesting if you added some balsamic vinegar. Stir-fry the tofu, add some chili rings, and then add rosemary just before taking it off the heat.... Hmm, it's a good base for a dish."

Erina and the others all looked like they had learned something, and Kitagawa Kaimu was also pleasantly surprised. She had learned another fried rice recipe. Erina narrowed her eyes and said, "Kaimu! Confess! Hand over all your stockpiles!"

"Huh? Huh?! Why are you suddenly talking about me?!"

"It's your fried rice!"

A few minutes later, Erina and the others looked at Kitagawa Kaimu with smiles on their faces, and they were asked about all sorts of fried rice dishes, such as coffee fried rice, pudding fried rice, fried chicken fried rice, and bread fried rice.

Riven and the others were also surprised, having no idea what these dishes would taste like, but some of them were even made by Bai Yu, so everyone was full of anticipation.

Kobayashi Rindou had only said it casually, but unexpectedly, it actually piqued her interest. Kitagawa Kaimu just kept eating in silence, figuring out that she might come up with another bunch of weird fried rice dishes sometime.

Kobayashi Rindou smiled as he watched them chat about various fried rice dishes, and even Bai Yu was pulled in as an advisor. He then leaned close to Kitagawa Kaimu and whispered, "Kaimu, keep it a secret. I'll give you a reward later."

While chewing her food, Kitagawa Kaimu gave Kobayashi Rindou an OK sign. After swallowing, she whispered, "But... Rindou-nee, have you considered something?"

"what?"

"I already know. You gave her more than a year to get through, and isn't there a rumor that someone is pursuing Manager Bai Yu? If that's the case, aren't you afraid that your new sister will be envious?"

Kobayashi Rindou grinned and said, "Of course I thought of that. I'll order a few more and keep them safe. When we need them, we'll take them out. You get it? Let's not talk about whether the future new members will like this design or not, but they definitely won't be envious of not having it."

Kitagawa Kaimu nodded without saying anything. Kobayashi Rindou did some calculations before nodding and saying, "Hey, Kaimu, remember to keep this a secret, understand?"

"I understand, Sister Longdan, trust me, it's true!"

"Hmm! As expected, reliable! Oh? Right, I just remembered, did you tell your father about joining WGO? He probably doesn't know yet."

Kitagawa Kaimu paused for a moment before quickly saying, "Right, right! I was wondering why I felt like I'd forgotten something! Oh, it's this! Thank you, Rindou-nee! I'll call right now! Dad will be so happy!"

"Hurry up and fight."

"Ok!"

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Chapter 394 Hai Meng's Excitement, Hai Meng: You Just Want to See Me Cry (Please Subscribe~)

Kitagawa Kaimu's actions also caught Lucifer and the others' attention. Alice was about to ask when she saw Kobayashi Rindou make a shushing gesture, and Alice quickly covered her mouth as well.

The phone rang for a while before being answered. A man's voice, sounding somewhat tired but gentle, spoke softly, "Hai Meng, what's wrong? Why are you calling me all of a sudden?"

"Dad, did you just get off work?"

"Yes, we've arrived at the apartment. Haimeng, is there anything I can help you with? Is your cold feeling better?"

Kitagawa Kaimu said with a smile, "Much better! Hey! Dad, I have something to tell you that you'll definitely be very happy about!"

The man on the other end of the phone chuckled and said, "Okay, I'm all set. So, what's the good news? You're not going to tell me you have a boyfriend, are you?"

Kitagawa Kaimu blushed, coughed lightly, and said, "Oh, no! It's just that I missed class because I had a cold, didn't I?"

"and then?"

"Then it was all done by Monday afternoon. I saw there was a comic convention, so I went out and ran into someone. He glanced at me, and then (thousands of words omitted here) that's how I ended up at the store, and the costume was finished! It's even prettier than the original!"

The man on the other end of the phone laughed and said, "That's a good thing. Now I don't have to worry about your food safety. Haimeng, eat less fast food. If the prices at the store are cheap, just eat there. That way you'll get plenty of nutrition. You're really lucky to have met such a nice person."

"Right!"

"But you're really brave to follow them. Luckily, they're good people."

Kitagawa Kaimu stuck out her tongue before laughing and saying, "Oh, Dad, I haven't finished yet. This is a good thing, and there's another thing... Manager Shiraha... you know WGO, right?"

"Of course I know. I also know that we've moved to Tokyo. Hmm, that will boost the quality of life and internationalization of Tokyo. That's a good thing."

"Oh, I can't think of that much. Let me tell you, WGO's most powerful executives are the fiancées of Shopkeeper Baiyu."

"The most powerful ones? Those must be the first-class executives?"

"There are also special grades!"

"Huh?! That's really impressive..."

Kraki and Dekkera on the side were all smiling, Rantabi didn't take it seriously, and Ann remained calm. Only Nakiri Managi blushed a little.

Kitagawa Kaimu said with a smile, "Right? And then, WGO is going to take a more accessible approach. That is to say, in addition to the existing high-end clothing and cuisine, we are now going to develop restaurants and fashion culture that ordinary people can afford."

"So, we set up a youth group in the fashion department, mainly targeting ordinary students and young people, focusing on everyday outfits, so we are now looking for young models."

"The requirements are: preferably a high school student, with modeling experience, meeting the standards for appearance, build, and height, and having plenty of free time, etc..."

The man smiled and said, "Hai Meng, this is an opportunity. You are a perfect fit, and you even know several of the executives. WGO is the world's largest food organization. Becoming an employee here would definitely be a bright future for you."

"Hehe... Dad, I've already started working here."

The man paused for two seconds before saying incredulously, "Really?! Hai Meng, you're not lying to Dad, are you?!"

"No, you can go to the WGO website, there is my information there. I just joined today. Sister Klaqi and Sister Dekla are the two first-class executives. They said they want me to be a model."

"Because it's the youth group, there's no base salary. The money is calculated based on the number of times I appear on screen. It's 3,000 dollars per shoot, which is 350,000 yen. I shoot once a month, and I have free time in the rest of the time. When I graduate from university or graduate school, I can become a full-time model, and then I'll have a base salary."

"By the way, there is no base salary, but there is a full attendance bonus throughout the year. If sales are good, there may be two issues a month, and the issue will be published around August. In July, during the summer vacation, we will have to go for 20 days of training."