Reborn in Japan as a Chef God
Chapter 463 - 462: A Teacher’s Prestigious Reputation

Chapter 463: Chapter 462: A Teacher’s Prestigious Reputation

"Ah!"

Xia Yu got out of the car, entered the shop, and let out a continuous sigh.

The "Autumn Selection" was halfway through, and then there was another cooking battle; who knew that right after the battle, major events would follow one after another.

He didn’t want to go to Hokkaido, to Sapporo, did he?

He did!

He really did!

The thought of meeting, even competing and interacting with the world’s top chefs in Sapporo sent trillions of cells in Xia Yu’s body into an ecstatic dance.

However, what identity he should go under was giving Xia Yu a headache.

After all, in this legendary cooking utensil competition, all participating chefs were there for one purpose—

To seize the legendary cooking utensil, the "Jade Dragon Pot."

This was awkward.

The legendary utensils were relics that had drifted away from Chinese Land, and according to Xia Yu’s principles, helping other organizations or groups to fight for his own country’s cultural relics was just too embarrassing.

Not to mention, at that time, he might be facing off against quite a few Chinese chefs in the competition.

In all things, it’s about credibility; claiming to be the righteous force is the only way to be spirited.

"I’ll have to ask the old man."

Xia Yu went upstairs without a word and shut himself in his bedroom.

The Yuchuan sisters exchanged glances in the lobby.

Dojima Yin and Eriina had brought him home; one sat down, while the other went directly next door to the branch to help out.

In the bedroom.

The international long-distance call that hadn’t been getting through for a month was astonishingly smooth tonight.

"Hello..."

An aged voice came through.

"It’s me, old man!"

"I know it’s you. You’re calling me about the legendary cooking utensil competition, aren’t you?"

"How do you know everything!"

Xia Yu complained.

"I’ve been following that event!"

Mentioning the competition, Xia Qing’s tone had a slight fluctuation.

"If possible, try to help Far Moon win the ’Jade Dragon Pot’!" the old man immediately said in a deep voice.

"Eh?"

"I have an agreement with the Far Moon Commander. He’ll help our Xia Family win the Jade Dragon Pot on behalf of Far Moon, and next time, the Xia Family will return the favor by aiding him in reaching the pinnacle..."

Before finishing his sentence, Xia Qing suddenly stopped talking.

Xia Yu was silent for a long time before he barely managed to control his surging emotions.

"Is the agreement reliable?"

"What do you think? At our level, words are bonds. The legendary cooking utensils are secondary for Tiqie Xianzuowen, but they’re very important to our Xia Family..."

"Moreover, hey!"

Xia Qing let out a mischievous laugh at the other end, with a hint of mockery in his voice, "I heard you get along quite well with Xianzuowen’s two granddaughters, right?"

Xia Yu rolled his eyes, "Respect your age! I’m their instructor!"

"But Makki’s also pretty good, isn’t she?"

"..."

What could Xia Yu say?

"Start producing heirs for our Xia Family soon..."

Thud.

Was this seriously a marriage push?

I’m underage, grandpa!

As he collapsed onto the bedroom floor, Xia Yu got up rubbing his reddened forehead and cursed, "Get to the point already! What’s the situation with Far Moon’s competing team? You seem very confident."

"You’ll know soon enough,"

"The competing Lin Chef from Far Moon will probably arrive in Tokyo the day after tomorrow. You go pick him up."

Xia Yu wanted to ask more, but the old man didn’t give him the chance. It seemed like he hung up the phone and even pulled out the SIM card, leaving Xia Yu jumping with anger and cursing in the bedroom.

He sat quietly with his legs crossed for a while.

"Autumn selection target 2 has been achieved."

"As for target 1, the trend has already been set in the early stages, it’ll naturally be completed on the day it ends."

He was organizing the affairs he’d leave behind in Tokyo.

The store, he’d leave it to the Yuchuan Sisters. Now, Yuchuan Ayaka is a qualified Chinese Restaurant chef, and Yuchuan Meisha’s cooking skills aren’t bad either. With these two special female chefs in charge, they could maintain the reputation he had worked hard to earn. Strangely enough, the plumply raised Hua Mao had grown quite fond of Meisha, so this time Xia Yu finally didn’t have to travel with a cat.

However.

Xia Yu slightly raised an eyebrow.

The old shopping district’s renovation would soon be finished. Xia Yu had been pouring money into it for the past few months. As an investor and the actual owner of the property, he could not let the shopping street remain desolate, could he? The renovated shops needed to be leased out to restore the district to its former prosperity.

"Hm? Isn’t Shigong Xiaoci Lang preparing to open a branch in Tokyo? The rent is negotiable!" he muttered, stroking his chin, "Chef Qian, Chef Kikuchi, do they have any intention of opening branches?"

He pondered over this matter all night.

...

The next day.

In the branch kitchen.

"Give me the olive oil!"

"Chop the squid into dices, leave the other seafood be."

"Quick, hand me the rehydrated ’Mitoshi kelp’!"

Bright and early, the kitchen was bustling with activity; the Yuchuan Sisters were assisting, while Xia Yu, sweating at his brow, was cooking a full pot of rich seafood soup.

Last night, Eriina didn’t return to Far Moon. She stayed over at the apartment next door.

Standing behind a kitchen counter.

Eriina watched Xia Yu skillfully replicate Sekiya Takashi’s ideal recipe, her eyes going wide.

"Done!"

Xia Yu, wearing heat-resistant gloves, lifted the full pot of seafood soup, and as he walked, said, "Let’s eat at the table; you guys bring over the bowls and spoons."

A rare leisurely breakfast.

They all sat in VIP room number 1, the paper sliding doors facing the courtyard were wide open. It was autumn, and a few maple trees in the garden slowly showed tinges of red. Before long, it seemed the small garden would display a splendid autumn vista.

Ding, ding...

There was the sound of a bell from the direction of the entrance.

"We’re here!"

Shinohara Shigetaro led Aoki and Reiko, who came for an early visit.

"Hey, the three of you, take a seat!"

Xia Yu was quite casual; they were all old friends. The gathering was a jovial one, and without Xia Yu’s instruction, Yuchuan Meisha quickly returned with three additional sets of bowls and spoons.

No sooner had they sat down than the soup pot, propped up on a stand on the floor, caught the attention of the IGO Neon Department trio.

Sniffing the aroma, Reiko said in surprise, "Seafood soup?"

"It has a hint of Italian seafood chowder..."

Aoki Motota’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his eyes shining with a clear hunger.

The turmoil and culinary battles that occurred in the Far Moon Board of Directors the day before were only known to a few. Before long, the Neon Department would probably receive the news, but it was only the day after, and the message had not spread—the three of them were unaware of the story behind this pot of soup.

"Mmhmm, this is my recipe, ’Deep Sea Roar.’" Xia Yu said solemnly, completely ignoring the strange looks from Yuchuan Sisters and Eriina. Sekiya Takashi would probably die of anger if he were here.

"Deep Sea Roar? The name has a kind of dark vibe..."

Shinohara Shigetaro chuckled, Yuchuan Meisha had already served him a bowl, and without ceremony, he took it and a spoon, blew on the hot soup on the spoon, and took a small sip.

"Cough!"

Upon tasting the soup, his face reddened immediately.

He clutched his throat with his left hand, the veins in his skin popping out, his face contorting in an instant.

"Director!" Aoki exclaimed in shock.

Reiko Lina, her hand holding a spoon, froze mid-air, a trace of hesitation in her eyes as she looked at the soup.

"Try it, I guarantee it’s not a dark cuisine!"

A voice from the side suggested.

The leading lady met Xia Yu’s eyes, which he thought were innocent, with a smile on her lips. She shook her head without saying much, and downed the soup in one gulp, "You’ve put something weird in this dish again..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the leading lady also froze, her cheeks blushing deeply.

The Yuchuan Sisters and Eriina exchanged glances, struggling to hold back laughter.

These three guests, it seemed, hadn’t realized that they hadn’t dared to even taste it...