Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Chapter 220 Opening the Heart Knot
Flame dumplings.

Reincarnation spring rolls.

Baoshan Feilong Hot Pot.

Strong chilled sea bream mountain.

Magic Mapo Tofu.

Bouncing Turtle Soup.

……

these special dishes.

He can definitely defeat Soma, Erina, Chaoyang, Joichiro and others in every minute.

Well, let’s not talk about anything else. The luminous visual effects alone are enough to subvert everything and are shocking!

Not to mention the magical kitchen utensils in "The Little Master of China", such as the Yongling Knife, the Seven-Star Knife, the Dragon Turning Pot, the Magic Bronze Sacred Artifact, etc., as well as various superpowers that are stronger than "superpowers", such as:

The fierce bull Azure Dragon Slash, which can instantly dismember a cow.

Silver chopsticks that can control ten pots for cooking at the same time.

A super-visual ability that can concentrate all the nerves in the body in the eyes, allowing its pupils to accurately capture all actions of the target person.

all in all.

If so, Liu Pleiades ran to the world of Ji Shi.

With his strength, he can even directly become the top chef of [Extraordinary Saint]!

Therefore, these special dishes made by Zhang Fan are no longer just magical dishes, but also an impact from the origin of food, as powerful as a nuclear bomb!
……

Fish jelly has a resilience effect.

The reason is that when stewing, there is a protein called gelatin in the fish, which reacts with hot water and turns into animal gelatin.

When the temperature is high, animal glue can dissolve in water, but when the temperature drops, it freezes.

of course.

If the stewing time is longer.

Some proteins in fish will further react with water to generate various amino acids.

"No gelatin? Relying on the gelatin of the turtle soup itself, after cooling, it can form this super elastic effect?"

At this time, Fei Shasha's mentality collapsed.

She has always known that Zhang Fan's cooking skills are indeed very strong.

He was so strong that even Erina, Mana Nakiri and others who had the power of God's Tongue fell at his feet.

And what about her?
In my heart, I also feel admiration!

But she rarely had the opportunity to taste Zhang Fan's cooking.

In her memory, every time she came to the izakaya, she would follow Erina silently like a shadow.

Then, as a bystander, quietly observe how Zhang Fan conquers diners with his cooking?
Perhaps she is just Erina's foil, so her presence is always very high, so that it is often an embarrassing situation in the izakaya where you can only watch but not taste.

Now, facing this bowl of bouncing turtle soup, she couldn't help but think of the burger she had made with turtle in the quarterfinals.

Both have soft-shelled turtles, but after all they are not the same form or the same type of cuisine, so comparison is impossible.

But even so, she also knew that the gap between herself and Zhang Fan was really more than just a tiny bit!

“There are no bad ingredients, only bad cooks.”

"I finally understand now, why does the eldest lady only love the cooking you make?"

After saying this, Nito Feisako's face couldn't help but reveal helplessness and compassion.

……

For this popping turtle soup recipe.

There must be a lot she doesn't understand and she wants to continue asking Zhang Fan, such as:

Why does the fish jelly have a residual temperature after cooling?
And why, although soft-shell turtles contain a lot of protein and colloids, can they achieve such amazing elasticity without any chemical food additives?
However, at this moment, she woke up and knew that there was no point in continuing to ask.

After all, there are some things that she is destined to be unable to master even if she spends her whole life working hard and struggling.

"Fei Shasha, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Seeing Fei Shasha's confusion and pain, Zhang Fan just asked lightly.

"Well... when we first met you, the eldest lady and I were actually the same. We always felt that you were just in vain."

"However, as I got to know you better, I realized that you are really charming."

"Especially when it comes to cooking, your talent and ability are really amazing."

"Speak...seriously."

"In my heart, your status is even higher than that of the eldest lady!"

"Almost omnipotent, nothing can trouble you. Of course, what's more important is that you seem to be able to understand the eldest lady better than me."

Every word.

Every word.

All revealed Fei Shasha's admiration for Zhang Fan.

Well, it also contains the love hidden in my heart that I dare not express clearly.

……

"It turns out that in your heart, I am such an amazing person!"

Being recognized and praised by her, Zhang Fan had a smile on his face: "Then tell me, what is my ideal?"

"ideal?"

"You don't seem to have any ideals, right?"

"At most, I just want to run this izakaya."

Fei Shasha blinked his eyes and said.

"Yes, my ideal is not very complicated."

"Maybe you won't believe it, but actually I just want to live a peaceful life."

"No one, including me, knows what the fate of this izakaya will be in the future."

"I am very strong. I am indeed far ahead of my peers in the field of cooking, but I am not so strong that I have the final say in this world. But even so, my determination and belief have never wavered. Pass."

"I think you also know that Totsuki Academy, WGO Food Organization, HUB Food Company..."

"These forces that can profoundly influence the food industry have all offered me olive branches and promised me many benefits."

"But I rejected them all, and there was never any hesitation or temptation from the beginning to the end."

Hearing this, Fei Shasha was stunned for a long time. She just looked at Zhang Fan's handsome face for a long time, and her thoughts became myriad.

Zhang Fan is indeed an izakaya owner with low ideals, but compared to him, he seems to have even less ideals, right?

It's not so much an ideal as the goal she most wants to achieve.

Not for myself, but for...

Erina!
……

"I see."

"Thank you for telling me this. You are indeed an amazing person!"

Finally, after thinking about it, Fei Shasha's mood suddenly became brighter.

A peach blossom without a leaf is destined to be monotonous and less beautiful.

The so-called "red flowers with green leaves" means that the protagonist or successful person needs assistance or foil to show his value.

In the case of plants, each flower is accompanied by a more or less green leafy backdrop.

This can be said to be a natural law in the plant world. When mapped into reality, it can be compared to the master-servant relationship between Erina and Hiisako.

People are always unsatisfied with the status quo and have desires that will never be satisfied. It is precisely because of this desire that we can inspire the desire to make progress.

In the fiercely competitive Totsuki Academy, there must be many people like Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri, Ryo Kurokiba, Soma Yukihira, etc. who all want to be "red flowers".

There are very few people like Fei Shasha who are only willing to be an unknown "green leaf".

safflower?

Is it really that good? It will also wither, or it will be burned by the sun, it will be bitten by insects, it will be pulled out...

So being willing to be a green leaf is not necessarily a bad thing!

……

"Just figure it out."

"During this period, you will stay at the izakaya temporarily."

"Anyway, if you return to Totsuki and return to Erina's side now, the relationship will only become awkward."

Seeing that she seemed to have figured it out, Zhang Fan took the initiative to make a request, hoping that she could stay in the izakaya.

"Thank you."

"Zhang Fan, thank you very much."

"If...if it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do!"

After saying this, Fei Shao, who was extremely grateful, suddenly stood up, then bent down towards Zhang Fan and bowed at a 45-degree angle to express his gratitude.

"You're welcome, I'm very happy for you to stay here."

"After all, the business of today's izakayas is always booming, and the seats are often packed, which leads to a real shortage of manpower."

Zhang Fan said calmly.

Just like that, in the middle of the autumn selection.

This izakaya welcomed a new temporary worker in a way that even Zhang Fan did not expect:

Nito Hisako!
……

The cold jade-colored moonlight pierced the dark night.

A silver corridor world was built between heaven and earth, allowing the light and delicate clouds to gradually disperse.

At this time, Totsuki Academy stands with tall buildings. With the end of today's two rounds, the place has become deserted, less noisy and lively during the day.

In a brightly lit villa, Erina Nakiri was lying on the bed, reading a newly released light novel "Date Live" with relish.

"what?"

"This this……"

"It turns out that the way to date elves and then release their abilities is...kissing?"

"What does this author think?"

As she watched, she blushed and hurriedly closed the novel in her hand: "Hisako, besides Yatogami Tohka, how many elves will appear later?"

"Ok?"

"Yeah, look at my memory."

"She has already run away from home. You will definitely not hear her if you call her."

"Fei Shasha, you...where have you been?"

"You left me and ran away right after the game, without even calling me. I...I'm really worried about you!"

Erina was still talking to herself, her beautiful eyes looking outside from time to time.

The light novel in her hand had long aroused her longing for Fei Shasha, that girl who was loyal, kind, and always thought of herself.

Whenever she thought of the friendship between the two and the days when they played with each other, she felt warm in her heart.

……

From small to large.

Fei Shasha has never left her side like this.

As for herself, she has always regarded Nito Hisako as her right-hand man, and also treats her as her closest friend.

And her departure naturally made Erina feel extremely uncomfortable.

Even after only leaving for a few hours, Erina found that she had no clue about many things in life and was completely at a loss!
"Jingle Bell……"

At this moment, the mobile phone next to Erina rang.

"Hey!"

"Zhang Fan, is that you?"

"Why did you call me all of a sudden? Could it be that... you missed me?"

Listening to the familiar voice on the phone, Erina's cute face turned even redder.

"what?"

"Oh oh oh!"

"You mean Fei Sha Sha is on your side?"

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry to bother you, she... she lost to Kurokiba Ryo, so she must be in a bad mood. Just remember to comfort her if you're fine."

"Hmm... don't worry, I will take care of myself too."

"Okay, if I have time, I will go over to the izakaya to visit Hisako."

After a simple phone call, Erina put down her cell phone in a daze. She was visibly relieved when she learned that Nito Hisako, who had run away from home, was temporarily taken in by Zhang Fan.

After all, as long as Zhang Fan is by her side, Fei Shasha will definitely not have any problems.

Therefore, Erina, who wanted to understand, began to cover herself with the quilt carelessly, and soon fell into a sweet dream.

……

"Thank you, help me call the eldest lady to make sure she is safe."

"Otherwise, I don't know how long she will have to worry about my affairs."

At the same time, at the izakaya, looking at Zhang Fan in front of him, he took the initiative to pick up his mobile phone and called Erina, and then quickly told her his whereabouts.

Shinto Hisako couldn't help but feel a little moved.

"Haha, I told you everything."

"How can we two be so polite?"

"Just because you are Erina's secretary, I have always regarded you as a good friend."

"Actually, when I first met Erina, I felt that although you standing behind me are not as beautiful as her, you are at least very unique."

"And unlike Erina, you are more tolerant in character!"

"That is to say."

"I still have a very good impression of you."

At this time, Zhang Fan showed a smile on his face, and then said seriously to Fei Shasha.

"Huh? Friend?"

"Do you have a good impression of me?"

Nito Feisako murmured, and then his face turned even redder with embarrassment. He could only quickly turn his head away, not daring to look at him.

……

respect?

Fei Shasha must have great admiration for a strong man like Zhang Fan.

like?

It seems that I don't dislike him that much.

Love?
It seems, a little bit.

In fact, to be honest, even she herself doesn't understand what her feelings for Zhang Fan are like?

But no matter what kind of relationship it is, Fei Shasha can't deny that she herself is a bit unsatisfied!

When she chose to come out of Yuanyue, all she could think about was Zhang Fan. She thought she would take advantage of this opportunity to see if she could stay in an izakaya?
Therefore, her appearance here was not a choice she was forced to make due to desperation.

how to say?

She had indeed gradually fallen in love with Zhang Fan's personal charm.

But on the one hand, she didn't want to compete with Erina for the same man, so she deliberately wanted to avoid Zhang Fan.

Maybe deep down in her heart, she knew that she and Zhang Fan were not a good match. The more she tried to get closer to him, the more uncomfortable she would become.

(End of this chapter)