Shokugeki no Imitation Chef

"Master Xie, thank you for your kindness half a year ago. At that time, the kid had eyes but didn't know Mount Tai. I hope Master Xie will forgive me."

Liu Maoxing bowed slightly politely, thanking Master Xie.

This very polite sentence was thought up by Liu Maoyuan a few days in advance and asked him to memorize it...

She was scared out of psychological shadow by Liu Maoxing's "Porridge Miao"!

However, Liu Maoyuan obviously doesn't know "Master Xie" very well. After all, Master Xie has always been a ghost, and the places where he often hangs out, except for some special professionals, ordinary women will not go...

"Hahaha, you're welcome! You can rent it if you want to use it in the future, the price is fair and reasonable... By the way, this 'Shu Han old noodles' is really a good thing, as long as you learn special techniques, you can keep multiplying, and others can't copy it, it's just laying eggs The golden rooster..."

The next few words were actually muttered in a low voice!

Liu Maoxing was choked for a long time and didn't know how to respond, but he finally thought about the business, so he asked Master Xie for confirmation: "Master Xie, in fact, I have something to ask..."

"Is it about 'super vision'? Little Sanzi has already told me about it. I have some skills that I can tell you about, but I don't have 'super vision'. These skills of mine may not be useful to you. Wait for me to sort them out. The record left by my mother during her lifetime, I will teach you about 'super vision' later...

After all, although my mother also left some notes, they are not specifically recorded, and there may be some indescribable things between me and my father, so the original manuscripts cannot be given to you! "

"...Then thank you for being old!" Liu Maoxing wanted to say very much, you don't need to explain it so specifically.

"By the way, are the Lei family, Lan family, and Tang family all here?" Master Xie asked.

And at this moment, another group of people came to the hall together with the elders of the Liu family, and greeted Master Xie first.

After all, today is the beginning of the "Shenqian Cuisine Showdown", and the other judges arrived a few days in advance.

"Master Xie, this year's 'Shenqian Cuisine Showdown', we want to hand over the jurisdiction of our Lan family to Master Lin. I'm worried that I may not be very good at this..." A chubby-looking, like said the middle-aged balding businessman, more like a chef.

"You are... Lan Jialu? Tsk tsk, the hairline is getting higher again! Hey... your father 'went' the year before last, right? Ten years ago, I heard boy Lan talking about it. Ten years later, it may not be that the Lan family will be the referee Well, you boy really lived up to expectations..."

Well, the previous "Lan boy" obviously refers to the bald father, because Master Xie has always called everyone a "boy" because of his seniority and age.

Lan Jialu laughed in front of Master Xie and did not dare to refute, but in fact he is also a well-known figure in the culinary world, and he is the chairman of Lan's Group, which has business all over the world! Sister Qianyu with a bad temper didn't dare to talk nonsense when she saw him.

But Lan Jialu himself is not very good at cooking...

And the person he entrusted was none other than his father's disciple, Lin Yi, one of the two dragon-level chefs of the Contemporary Dragon Chef Alliance, and the actual owner of the Jialou Luodao.

He replaced Lan Jialu as the judge, no matter in name or qualification, everyone accepted it.

Lin Yi also seemed to be a middle-aged man, and Lin Yi seemed to be more energetic than Lan Jialu. At this time, he helped Lan Jialu out of the siege and said, "Master Xie, don't worry. I think Jialu's youngest son is very smart in cooking, and he is also very good at cooking." Interested, I have already accepted him as an apprentice, and I will not let the master's craftsmanship be broken in the Lan family."

"Who is worried about him? I just said it in passing." Master Xie waved his hand casually.

At this time, after seeing Lei Yu from the Lei family and Tang Song from the Tang family, Master Xie became very excited, and he opened his mouth and said, "Huh? The boys from the Lei family and the Tang family have not changed? Good, good, I hope ten years Then... hey, I guess I'm going to change people in ten years, I don't know who I'm going to change..."

Everyone immediately persuaded him a few more words, but they all felt that Master Xie was just saying it casually...

After all, he said that every time, but now the representatives of each family have changed several times, but he hasn't changed yet!

And in the end, Master Xie changed the topic to something indescribable, and asked everyone: "Eh? Do you think it's too late for me to start having children?"

And at this moment, Zhao Ming ran over, and said like a report: "Clan elders, masters, seniors, the enemy is coming! Master is dragging them..."

"This child! What did you say, 'the enemy came to the door', it was 'the guest came to the door'!" Liu Kuishan corrected, he knew that the other families still hoped that the two families would reconcile.

Liu Maoxing also looked outside the door of the hall, wanting to see what his opponent looks like earlier, it will make Liu Maoyuan think that he has no chance of winning.

At this time, Liu Maoxing naturally knew the rules of the "Shenqian Cuisine Showdown".

The whole duel is different from the "Food Halberd", which is a decisive battle, but is divided into three parts. The first match is at "Yangquan Restaurant". , the ancestors of the Liu family and the ancestors of the Lei family competed for the Yonglin knife on the same topic, that is, "eat four snappers"...

The two sides each use "bream" as the main ingredient to cook four dishes.

At this time, there will be no winners and losers, but five judges will score both sides. The full score of each sea bream dish is 5 points, and the average score given by each judge is taken.

The location and topic of the second round of assessment are unknown to both parties, and will be finalized after discussion by the five judges within three days after the first round of competition, with a full score of 30 points.

The third round of assessment was at the Liu family's ancestral residence in Sichuan. The question was to be compared with one of a hundred kinds of questions in the ancestral hall, or to be scored by five judges, with a full score of 50 points...

A total of 100 points will be scored, and the one with the highest score will win. If the score is exactly equal, five judges will vote.

As for the candidates for the five judges, in addition to Xie, Lei, Lan, and Tang who are present now, there will be one who will come with the "Dao Family".

It is said that when the Liu family split, the eldest disciple of the ancestor "Liu Maoxing" was on the side of the division, so he also left Sichuan with them...

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, Liu Maoxing finally saw a group of figures approaching...

Um? Why do you look familiar?

Liu Maoxing suddenly frowned slightly, and then gradually transformed into a black question mark face!

"Master Xie, I seem to be overusing my eyes due to the use of 'super vision' recently, and I have hallucinations... Why do I feel that the people around Senior Lou San are so familiar?" Liu Maoxing decided to struggle to the death.

Master Xie patted his bare head and said, "Familiar? Nonsense, aren't you from Yuanyue College? It's strange if you don't look familiar! Wait... didn't you know who you were going to compete with before? I said Why did you join the battle on behalf of the Liu family..."

Liu Maoxing finally understood what was going on this time, and immediately glared at Liu Maoyuan, but found that Liu Maoyuan had disappeared at some point, and then glared at Liu Kuishan and the others, but the eight old men who came in the team were also at this time. They all looked demented, as if they didn't notice Liu Maoxing's gaze...

That's right, beside Liu Lousan, among the team that was walking towards Liu Maoxing and the others "valiantly and vigorously", the leader was a man with white hair and beard and a scar on his face, who looked more like a **** boss than a Nakiri Senzaemon, the "gourmet king" of cooks!

And following behind him is Nakiri Erina, and there are also Nakiri Soe, Nakiri Leonora, and Nakiri Alice's family of three...

At the same time, beside him, there is a middle-aged man who "looks familiar" to Liu Maoxing, and seeing Fei Shazi behind him, and the edges and corners of his facial features that are somewhat similar to Fei Shazi, one can guess that this person should be The father of Niihu Feishazi... is also the head of the Xinhu family, the master of medicinal cuisine "Nihu Shou"!

"What the hell? Where's the 'Dao Family' that you agreed to?" Liu Maoxing couldn't help but said.

At this moment, the members of Lei, Lan, and Tang's family, seeing Liu Maoxing's appearance, couldn't help but look at the face of the eight elders of the Liu family, and thought to themselves: These eight have thick skins again! The co-author didn't know who his opponent was until now?

However, the eight elders of the Liu family are standing there as if they were demented, and while others are watching, I stand still...

Master Xie was puzzled and said, "The Dao Family? What Dao Family? What does it have to do with the Dao Family?"

"Huh? It's not that the branch of the Liu family changed their surname to Dao after they won the victory fifty years ago... wait... take 'Yonglin Dao' as their surname... Yonglin Dao... Kitchen Knife..."

Liu Maoxing reacted instantly!

When he heard this sentence for the first time, Liu Maoxing thought he had changed his surname to "Dao".

And at that time, thinking was limited, only looking for similar surnames among Chinese surnames.

It is only now that I realize that "chopper" is written as "baoding" in the island language, and "baoding" is divided into types, such as "Caijian" Baoding, "Santoku" Baoding, "Sashimi" Baoding...

Among them, there is a kind of "thin blade" bun, also called "Caiqie" bun, which is used to cut vegetables. In appearance, "Caiqie" bun is most similar to traditional Chinese kitchen knives. There is no curvature at the front end. A rectangle!

In the island country, the pronunciation of "Caiqie" is the same as "Nakiri"!

Reminiscent of what Erina always said to herself before, that something happened at home during the winter vacation, or Alice once said that the Nakiri family is different from other island cooking families, there is no "family crest", and the forty-nine days between the moon and the sky It was built years ago, and the strange aura felt in it... Liu Maoxing finally understood!

It turned out that the branch of the Liu family that was split back then went to the island country? Is it the current Nakiri family?

As for the reason, Liu Maoxing could guess some of it when he saw Xin Hushou.

After all, a hundred years ago, the head of the Liu family was very powerful, and it was difficult for the Liu family to develop in mainland China. At that time, the "big disciple" who stood on the side of the family division should be Shiro...

Shiro himself is a native of the island country. It is probably with his help that he separated his family to develop in the island country. Ninety-two years ago, the Nakiri family, who was still surnamed Liu at that time, founded Yuanyue Academy, but it was still "unknown." ...

Fifty years ago, Nakiri Senzaemon rose up and killed the Quartet all the way. First, he defeated the head of the Liu family and obtained the custody of the Yonglin Sword for ten years. As an "outsider", he has won a piece of cake in the island country's culinary world, and it is getting bigger and bigger.

At the same time, the surname was changed to "Nakiri", and the "Yuetianjian" was built to keep the Yonglin Sword. The status of Yuanyue College has also been improved day by day, and talents have emerged in large numbers. The Yonglin Sword has not changed hands in fifty years...

And now the head of the branch family who came to "Yangquan Restaurant" is naturally Nakiri Senzaemon, and the fifth judge is the descendant of Shiro Niito, who is now the head of the Nido family "Nitomori".

As for participating in the battle on behalf of the opponent, Liu Maoxing felt that besides Nakiri Erina, there seemed to be no other candidates...

Well, Liu Maoxing finally understood, but it was of no use...

After the Nakiri and Xinhu families came in, Liu Maoxing instantly became embarrassed. Erina, Alice, and Fei Shazi all looked at him straight, as if they were asking him with their eyes: "Why are you here? And why are you here?" over there'?"

When Senzaemon greeted the Eighth Elder of the Liu family, who was hiding Jifeng, he also glanced at Liu Maoxing.

Nakiri Soe, Nakiri Leonora and his wife also looked at him questioningly...

The positions of both parties are obviously very particular. For example, Niitomori was the only one who was side by side with Nakiri Senzaemon before. The only thing that seemed out of order was that Erina and her uncle Nakiri Soe were almost side by side. This also shows that she will be one of the protagonists of "Shenqian Cuisine Showdown"!

As for the Liu family...

Obviously, the young man standing at the front is Liu Maoxing!

"Hehe, the representative of your main family this year is really 'unconventional'... I remember Master Xie said that Liu Maoxing is not a member of the Liu family?"

This is the first time Liu Maoxing heard Nakiri Senzaemon speaking Chinese...

"Ahem, this... is indeed not our clansman, but the rules allow students to participate in the competition. Didn't most of you also let students participate in the competition before?" Liu Kuishan pretended to be stupid.

"Yeah, in the past I used 'my students' to participate in the battle, but this time I plan to let my granddaughter represent the Nakiri family... So instead, you let 'my students' participate in the battle?" Xian Zuo Weimon asked the most critical question.

At this time, Xin Hushou was also talking with the members of the Tang family, the Lan family, and the Lei family, and the judges could not help but look at the eight elders of the Liu family.

But Master Xie, who has always been fair, didn't know what he was thinking at this time, and he didn't mean to question it. He remembered that Master Xie knew Liu Maoxing a long time ago, so the other judges didn't speak first, just waiting for the Liu family to explain.

"Liu Maoxing is a student of Yuanyue College, we admit this..."

"It's useless if you don't admit it!"

Liu Kuishan may have been guilty of a guilty conscience. He was choked by Senzaemon, but he didn't feel angry. Instead, he continued to say slowly: "But Liu Maoxing has also learned the art at our master's house, and he also comprehended the essence of the sword art under our guidance. '!"

As for the matter of "passing the Dharma through the induction of ancestors", Liu Kuishan didn't mention it, because it's useless to mention it!

People don't believe it or not, even if this is the case, then this "ancestor" also has a part in the family, and it can't be regarded as a reason to represent the main family to participate in the war...

Liu Maoxing can't refute it now, indeed, his "sword skill essence" was "borrowed" from Liu Maoyuan under Liu Lousan's point.

However, at this moment, Liu Kuishan said something that he most wanted Liu Maoxing to strangle him to death...

"The most important thing is that Liu Maoxing and our family, Subaruyuan, are in love with each other. We are already considering letting them..."

"What? Liu Maoyuan?" Liu Maoxing exclaimed.

At the same time, Erina also exclaimed: "What? Two loves? Wait! Grandpa, if I remember correctly, the word 'two loves one' should be used in the relationship between a man and a woman, right?"

Erina's Chinese seems a bit blunt, but she obviously knows the meaning of "the two love each other"!

At this time, Nakiri Zongwei took out a small notebook and said: "Two young people can't help but come together, they like each other, appreciate each other, and stay together... It's called 'two loves are happy'."

"Silkworm, Mian?" When Leonora spoke Chinese, she couldn't put her tongue in the right place, but she obviously understood the meaning.

"Actually, I want to know why Erina is in a hurry before Alice?" Nakiri Zongwei asked coldly.

Liu Maoxing almost saw the hint: Nakiri Zongwei's favorability for you has dropped from 10 to -100, and the relationship has changed to "enemy"...

"Wait first! I think I can explain this matter!" Liu Maoxing decided to activate his (what he thought) MAX-level explanation skills.

But at this moment, Master Xie suddenly said: "Is there anything to explain? Isn't it a 'cooking showdown before the gods'? When did it become a short link among parents? Of course, if you decide to 'reconcile', the old man and I will Nothing to say, so let's go first?

If you are not here to reminisce about the old days, since you are a cook, then use 'what's on the plate' to speak! As for the question of representative qualifications... Liu Maoxing, let me ask you, have you really mastered the 'sword skill essence' under the guidance of the Liu family? "

"This...it is true, but..."

"Then let's talk about your 'but' later! You are now qualified to represent the Liu family in the 'Shenqian Sword Showdown', do you choose to quit?" Master Xie interrupted.

At this time, the eight elders of the Liu family finally stopped pretending to be demented, and winked at Liu Maoxing, and it was rare to see some pleading expressions.

Since Master Xie spoke, no one else interrupted casually.

Although Master Xie is often unserious, once he becomes serious, his words are undoubtedly the most powerful. Whether it is representatives of various families, or people from the Liu family and the Nakie family, they are all listening honestly.

Even Senzaemon didn't speak. After all, when he won the master's house for the first time fifty years ago, Master Xie was the judge. He still respects this old man very much!

However, the other judges felt a little strange. Master Xie, who was always the most fair in the "Shenqian Cuisine Showdown", was a little mean this time?

Only Lan Jialu, who was the most active, looked at Master Xie, Liu Maoxing, and Erina, and then showed a "cunning smile".

Lin Yi on the side couldn't help asking in a low voice: "Jialu, what do you see? Why is there something wrong with Master Xie?"

"Hey, brother Lin, you are not as good as me, right? Master Xie is 'smart'! Usually, he wants both sides to stop fighting...but that is impossible, but this time there is a new opportunity Already! You said that if this 'Liu Maoxing' wins, will it be regarded as the main family or a separate family?

Even though it is nominally the main family now, don't you think there is something wrong with the 'God's Tongue' who separates him from the family? When the time comes, they will come and go, if...the main family is related to the branch family, wouldn't they come back nearby? You know! "

"Huh? Didn't the Kuishan clan of the Liu family say that Liu Maoxing and Liu Maoyuan are in love with each other? Why..."

"Why are you so stubborn! Wouldn't it be more reliable if you add Liu Maoyuan?" Lan Jialu and Lin Yi grew up together and have a good relationship. They only call him "Master Lin" in front of others. show respect.

"..." Lin Yi originally wanted to say that Master Xie's thinking would not be so "Meng Lang", but after thinking about his old man's style, he still didn't say anything in the end.

At this time, Liu Maoxing couldn't appreciate Master Xie's "love" for him, and only felt that he was "forced to a dead end".

Ordinarily, it would be better for him to refuse now, but after all, he did agree to the Liu family before, and speaking carefully, the eight elders of the Liu family did not fool him, but they were very unclear!

The most important thing is that Liu Maoxing was able to comprehend the "essence of sword skills", and it was indeed the help of the Liu family.

Even Master Xie asked "whether to choose to quit", which shows that he has already entered the competition by default, and it seems unreasonable if he quits now...

At this moment, Liu Maoxing remembered his identity!

So he asked Erina who looked like he was about to explode at any moment: "You said... can I quit?"

Well, Liu Maoxing remembered that besides being a cook, he was also a man! It's best not to be arbitrary at times like this...

For a moment, the eight elders of the Liu family and all the judges showed dumbfounding expressions.

What is this?

When the competition was approaching, one side actually asked the other side, should I quit?

Erina stared at him and asked, "Who is Liu Maoyuan?"

Well, the other party is not interested in this question yet, but wants to know more about personal privacy!

No matter how dull the eight elders of the Liu family were at this time, they understood what Erina meant, and couldn't help but looked at each other. After the eight people met their eyes, they came to a truth: let's not meddle in young people's affairs!

After all, all eight people could tell that although Liu Maoxing and Liu Maoyuan had reported about the "vegetable cutting play" before, that was what Liu Lousan said! What Liu Lousan said...you must listen to it with a 50% discount!

Now it is obvious that the relationship between Liu Maoxing and Erina is closer, especially when the eight people saw Liu Maoxing and Erina explaining, Nakiri Alice and the daughter of the Xinhu family also joined, and it became Liu Maoxing alone. Personal explanation...

The eight elders of the Liu family, who originally had "impure purposes", couldn't help but look at Nakiri Senzaemon in "horrified", as if saying: You are too cruel, aren't you?

At the same time, they are more determined, they will not intervene in this regard, and let the young people solve it by themselves... They can't understand!

Seeing that Liu Maoxing and the others were going to turn this fateful decisive battle into a romantic drama, fortunately, Master Xie interrupted at this moment: "Okay! You...you can decide whether to compare or not?"

Before Liu Maoxing could speak, Erina said in a queenly tone: "Competition! Why not? Those who don't know think I'm afraid! Whether it's the 'Shenqian Cuisine Showdown' or anything else, I'll let you know sharp!"

Liu Maoxing could only silently add from the side: "There is nothing else... Really nothing..."