No matter what, the second day of the "Academic Festival" ended with a classic image—
The picture showed two renowned chefs who had contributed wonderful culinary performances in the Sapporo competition.
They faced each other.
One was a special chef, the other a Lin Chef.
One calm, the other with eyes filled with indignation.
That day, because of the related news reports, the online world was in an uproar.
In the evening sunlight on the comrcial street,
through the partially closed door, the sound of a TV news broadcast could faintly be heard:
"... We interviewed several eyewitness tourists, who reported that Lei Zhe, the chief chef, should take the primary responsibility for this public conflict. Judging by his Lin Chef tasting standards, how many high-end restaurants in Tokyo would still suit his taste? Far Moon is the strongest culinary school in Japan, and its students are the future hope of the culinary world. For Lei Zhe to criticize these students with his picky taste is a loss of dignity!"
This was a comntary from Tokyo TV Station.
"Wow, they’re actually quite impartial!"
A voice of surprise.
At the table, Zhu Qing responded without turning back, "What did you expect? This is Japan, not the United States. Lei Zhe can act up, but that doesn’t an people are afraid to speak out. If the Culinary World wants to dominate here, destroying Far Moon alone is not enough; there is also Shi Lin Temple above it."
"Really?"
Returned from school, Xia Yu, rarely at leisure, plopped down next to Zhu Qing and grabbed the remote control.
Beep!
The channel switched to another TV station.
A guest lanted:
"Expulsion? Too rude, too discourteous! This is a desecration and disrespect of Lin Chef! The treatnt by Far Moon School completely disregards Lin Chef; it’s a contempt for the entire chef ranking system. I think Lei Zhe should apply to the IGO and the upper echelons of the Culinary World for sanctions."
Another guest concurred, "Yes, Chef Lei Zhe showed great restraint, facing such an insult calmly and choosing to leave. Clearly, he did not want to spoil the ’Academic Festival,’ even condescending to instruct juniors at the college, but alas, Far Moon School failed to appreciate his good intentions."
Puff!
Zhu Qing and Xia Yu burst out laughing.
"Such a load of nonsense!" Zhu Qing chuckled.
Xia Yu managed to swallow his tea without spitting it out.
"Let’s not watch anymore."
Grabbing the remote, beep, the TV screen went black, and the mont the sound of news ceased, Xia Yu felt as if the world’s malevolent side had receded.
"Let’s leave the verbal battles and the character assassinations to the dia themselves," Xia Yu said before drinking another cup of tea and going upstairs, holding a draft book, "Aunt Qing, have you seen the water pen? I clearly left it in the cabinet on the second floor; strangely, I can’t find even one."
"Find it yourself."
Zhu Qing pouted.
Hearing this, Xia Yu felt gloomy. Having another person in the house changed many routines; this elder’s scatterbrained nature ant he often ended up cleaning in the evenings. At that mont, Xia Yu wanted to shout—
What use are you!
But after thinking of the "Jade Dragon Pot" in the kitchen sink and Lei Zhe, those major villains driven mad by legendary culinary tools, Xia Yu’s anger evaporated completely.
Without this elder to watch over things, his life would indeed never be peaceful.
"ow—"
From the direction of the courtyard, a cat cried, followed by Hua Mao running toward Xia Yu, jumping onto the table, and dropping the water pen it held in its mouth, looking up at Xia Yu with pleading eyes.
"So it was you, little rascal, who hid it, wasn’t it?" Xia Yu chided with a laugh, tapping Hua Mao on the forehead. The silly cat looked aggrieved, its ows sorrowful. After owing a few tis at Xia Yu, it leapt down from the table and followed Xia Yu to the courtyard, stopping at the cloister and continuing to look at him pitifully.
Those tiny eyes seed to say the pen was found right there.
Hmm!
Under the dim light, several pieces of broken rope lay on the floor, right by a large column.
Thus, the purpose of the rope was obvious.
"Binding...?"
Xia Yu’s mind was filled with question marks, picking up the broken rope, looking back at Hua Mao, the little creature sniffing its small, moist nose, eyes filled with obvious caution.
"Aunt Qing, what’s this?"
Back in the store, he tossed the broken rope onto the floor in front of Zhu Qing.
Zhu Qing was browsing on her mobile phone, glanced over, and said, "Oh, you an this? There were thieves at the shop at noon, two dumb ones, tied up easily."
"What about them?"
Xia Yu simply stood perplexed.
"Mr. Shinohara has taken care of it. The Taidong District Police Station ca by once, but didn’t dare to take over."
"Damn!" Xia Yu glared, "and you’re still sitting there all calm?"
Zhu Qing yawned, "Stop yelling!"
"I already told you that I’m handling the shop’s security, so just feel at ease."
As she spoke, it seed she swiped to sothing amusing on her phone and Zhu Qing chuckled aloud.
"Alright then!"
That was really all he could trust her with.
Xia Yu shook his head and didn’t think about it anymore; he was waiting for Shinohara Shigetaro to give him a response. Right now, the pressing issue was the school festival’s operational task.
He sat down and pulled up the task panel.
"Advance! ’School Festival’ battle begins!"
"Progress: 36/100."
The task requirent was a footfall of a million over five days.
The system’s count for the first and second day was 360,000. With these figures, by the fifth day of the school festival, they would definitely fall short of a million.
Therefore, to achieve the task target, it was ti to use his backup plan.
He spread out his sketchbook.
Xia Yu held a water pen, his frown deepening as he scribbled and crossed out.
"What are you doing?"
Soone asked.
"Designing the nu we’ll use tomorrow!"
After a while, Xia Yu suddenly looked up, blinking.
Standing quietly in front of the table, wearing a black leather jacket and pants, holding her sunglasses in her hand was Liangzi Lina, who was rumored to have been training at Shi Lin Temple.
"Liangzi, did you succeed in your training?"
The leading lady shook her head, "Success is an overstatent, just made a little progress. Also, I ca here because the minister asked to bring you sothing—"
She placed a docunt on the table, Xia Yu glanced at it, but shrugged, "A petty thief with a significant background? I figured that much. Let’s not talk about this, tell about your training instead."
"Have you reached Lin Chef level?" Xia Yu was genuinely concerned.
"Lin Chef level isn’t that easy to advance to."
"Right!"
Zhu Qing chid in, walking over, curious to look at the leading lady, "What’s your ’Food Justice’ then?"
"I haven’t thought of a na yet, I’ll na it when it truly hatches and is born," said Liangzi Lina.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but after coming down from the mountain, Xia Yu felt her aura was even more Detached.
Previously, she was like a Dahe Fuzi, seemingly cold on the outside with an icy expression, but inside she was very warm, like an elder sister. Xia Yu had always been taken care of by her, and felt sowhat embarrassed about it.
"No worries!"
Xia Yu almost patted his chest saying, "I’ll help you!"
A hint of a smile appeared in the leading lady’s eyes.
But Zhu Qing’s expression seed off, "Help? Humph, you’re still so far from reaching Lin Chef level. How can you help others? Kids always love to spout nonsense!"
Xia Yu pretended not to hear.
With one Lin Chef level and one almost at Lin Chef level present, it was a good ti to discuss the nu together.
Moreover, since Liangzi Lina was a key figure in the IGO organization, he still needed to rely on IGO for supplies for his restaurant. Having her around to offer advice made him feel much more at ease.
An hour later.
"It’s sorted!"
Looking over the two nu plans in his hands, Xia Yu was full of enthusiasm:
"System, any tasks?"
"Ding, new task."
"’First Step to a Gold dal Chef’: Host a shop at the school festival, in the following three days, break through a daily turnover of 10 billion yen. The nu must contain at least one new dish (unreleased). Completion rewards: Enlightennt Crystal x1 (Gold)."
No Talent Points?
Xia Yu was disappointed.
"Speaking of which, what’s this ’Enlightennt Crystal’ about?"
The ensuing system information made his eyes widen in surprise, "This item can actually be used on... I must get it!"
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