Reborn in Japan as a Chef God
Chapter 409 - 408: Demarcating the Plantation

Chapter 409: Chapter 408: Demarcating the Plantation

The next day.

Xia Yu appeared at Yuan Yue Academy’s Far Moon Back Mountain.

Accompanying him for the land inspection were Ichise Hui and Kobayakawa Ryodan. Worth mentioning was that this morning, Tiqie Eriina, along with her little follower Niho Fuyuka, arrived at the shopping district to start a month-long summer part-time job.

Tomorrow, Ichise Hui and Kobayakawa Ryodan would also begin their summer internship programs.

Additionally, Xia Yu had spoken with Yuchuan Meisha over the phone last night, and this evening, another unknown princess of the Yuchuan family would be moving into Xia’s Apartment.

Aside from the predetermined head chef Yuchuan Ayaka, this meant the summer term had gathered seven interns in total. The day after tomorrow, both the main shop and the branch would open simultaneously, continuing the reservations from a month ago to welcome and serve customers.

At this moment, the sun was gradually climbing overhead.

The morning mist was still spreading across the plain in front.

The valley plain of Far Moon Back Mountain, surrounded by low hills, was right before them. Xia Yu, Ichise Hui, and Kobayakawa Ryodan stood atop one of the hills, overlooking the plain.

"Instructor, how do you find this land? Are you satisfied?"

Kobayakawa Ryodan chewed on some beans with a grin, "This land used to belong to the fifth seat, Saito. About a year ago, he won it through a Shokugeki when he disbanded a Farm Cuisine Club that had existed since the school’s founding. However, due to lack of management, it had been left fallow, and now I’ve taken it over..."

Predation, in the words of the second seat senior, seemed so natural.

Which made sense.

The Ten Masters of Far Moon, each one wealthier than the next, had essentially divided up all the land Yuan Yue left for its students.

Xia Yu could have also applied for a dedicated plantation from the Far Moon Board of Directors, but upon encountering the second seat, Kobayakawa Ryodan, early this morning, she eagerly brought him here.

And he was truly satisfied with this first look.

Mainly because the environment was secluded enough, private enough.

Situated at the most remote edge of Yuan Yue Academy, Polar Star Dormitory was right on the other side of the hill, and to the north were rolling forests and mountains. High fences, like those of a military zone, were erected to prevent wild animals from entering the campus.

The key point was that this land, previously managed by the Farm Cuisine Club, only needed some minor tilling to be ready for growing fruits and vegetables.

Several low buildings were scattered throughout the valley, and Xia Yu, accompanied by Ichise Hui and Kobayakawa Ryodan, inspected each in turn, finding them stuffed with farming tools and fertilizer.

One of the houses on the edge was particularly foul-smelling, filled with all-natural excrement fertilizer.

"This is the place!"

Xia Yu propped his chin, satisfied as he looked at the glasshouse in front of him.

Right in the center of the valley plain.

The presence of this glasshouse was the last straw in convincing Xia Yu to make a decision.

A system detection message popped up:

"The area is suitable for planting the ’Rainbow Seed’ (Compatibility 91%)."

He glanced at his backpack, where a fruit as large as a dinosaur egg lay quietly inside.

Last night, Xia Yu had spent 50,000 Fame Points to exchange for a "Rainbow Seed."

He had not expected that purchasing the seed would come with a planting detector.

Thus, Xia Yu had rushed to Yuan Yue first thing in the morning, where the soil compatibility of the fertile land in front fluctuated in the 70-85% range. Little did he expect that the glasshouse area would suddenly break through 90%.

A 90% match could be called a perfect fit.

"Instructor Xia, do you plan to grow vegetables yourself?" Kobayakawa Ryodan looked at him with bright eyes, quite curious.

"This large piece of land will require many hands."

Ichise Hui laughed. Being a farm planting expert himself, someone who toiled daily in agriculture, his ’farming’ skill was definitely at the expert level.

"I want to try planting some things."

Xia Yu put away his phone and smiled at the two.

Just now, he’d spoken with Dojima Yin on the phone and submitted the request to designate this piece of land for his exclusive use. The result would probably be available by tonight.

Exclusive, akin to marking out a forbidden area, off-limits to others.

After all, he was planning to plant fantasy plants here on a large scale.

After finishing the inspection, he returned to the shopping district together with Ichise Hui and Kobayakawa Ryodan.

As soon as he entered the shop,

Xia Yu raised his eyebrows at the uneasy atmosphere.

Two women were confronting each other in the front of the store.

Sen Tian Makki and Niho Fuyuka stood by, fraught with anxiety.

"...Did you find this recipe book upstairs on your own?" Tiqie Eriina, clutching the recipe notes, suspiciously scrutinized Yuchuan Ayaka, "Do you know what level of recipe this is?"

"It was given to me."

Yuchuan Ayaka responded calmly, reaching out to take back the notebook.

"That’s not right!"

With a stern furrow of her brow, Tiqie Eriina scanned the calm Yuchuan Family princess up and down. The more she thought about it, the angrier and more unsettled she became. She had gone through great lengths, using all kinds of conditions to trade for the recipes like "Ascending Dragon Dumplings" and "Flame Dragon Roll Fish Fin Sausage."

Why did this woman so easily get her hands on the "Nine Feathered Phoenix" recipe?

And moreover,

The recipe had been modified and was now truly of Special Grade One Star quality, its preciousness was self-evident.

For some reason, a wave of grievance and anger took over her heart.

Tiqie Eriina’s eyes on Yuchuan Ayaka grew increasingly hostile and wary, much like a legal wife looking down on a sneaky mistress.

Sen Tian Makki was one thing; she admitted she was at a disadvantage.

But why this woman...

At this thought, Tiqie Eriina’s pupils contracted, "Damn it, it couldn’t be!"

A mysterious blush crept onto her cheeks as she stepped forward, almost pressing close to Yuchuan Ayaka, sniffing around like a little dog, "I can’t smell his scent! Did you clean it up afterward..."

She murmured to herself.

No wonder Tiqie Eriina’s thoughts went astray.

The conditions set forth by culinary battles were severe; the loser became a servant with no personal rights. Anything could happen.

If there had been a deeper exchange, it would be natural for the woman to have the recipe.

Believing she had grasped the truth, Tiqie Eriina looked at Yuchuan Ayaka with disdain.

Sen Tian Makki and Niho Fuyuka, who overheard her mutterings, immediately turned dumbfounded, their faces blushing with shame.

"How dare you!"

Yuchuan Ayaka grew even angrier, "Give me back my recipe!"

She snatched back the notes, and Tiqie Eriina stood powerless before her.

"Oh my..."

Another female voice cut into the conversation, "Instructor Xia, aren’t you going to intervene? Two angels are about to duel over you, you better say something and prepare a reward for the winner..."

Kobayakawa Ryodan was fanning the flames from outside the door, carelessly popping snacks into her mouth as she watched the drama unfold with relish.

Instantly,

The shop fell silent.

Casting a glance at the second seat, Xia Yu could only step inside and explain to Eriina, "The recipes were given to her by me."

Eriina stared at him intently, "You really did have an improper relationship with her..."

Yuchuan Ayaka had already taken her recipe notes and gone upstairs.

"Makki, take care of her."

Xia Yu pointed to the Divine Tongue as if her mind had gone haywire and promptly summoned his childhood friend for assistance.

Sen Tian Makki obediently stepped forward, taking Eriina’s hand and whispering something to her.

Niho Fuyuka also gathered around.

Xia Yu turned to Ichise Hui with a shrug, to which Ichise Hui responded with a helpless look.

A car pulled up slowly outside the shop amidst the commotion.

The Hong Kong Chef Alliance delegation, led by Lin Chef Guan Xingchen, along with his daughter Guan He and his adopted son Guan Yi, stepped out of the vehicle.