Facing their provocations, Tadokoro Megumi calmly glanced at them and showed no further reaction.
She began to focus on her cooking.
Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's lack of response, the two snorted coldly.
They each took out their ingredients; one prepared to make red wine beef stew, and the other prepared to make a beef burger.
Tadokoro Megumi also took out the corresponding ingredients one by one.
They were:
Main ingredients - beef, cabbage,
Side ingredients - dried chili, Sichuan peppercorns, green onions, garlic, etc.
As Liu Ming's apprentice, Tadokoro Megumi's cooking was more or less influenced by him, and her preferred dishes also began to lean towards Chinese Cuisine.
This time, the dish she prepared was adjusted based on the flavor of the magical Mapo Tofu.
Although the cooking processes of the two were not entirely the same, her application of these spices was the most profound.
Tadokoro Megumi took out the beef and began to slice it.
Erina came to watch this Shokugeki entirely because of Liu Ming.
If Liu Ming hadn't mentioned it to her, and if she hadn't wanted to seek revenge on Liu Ming, she wouldn't have come at all.
After all, in her eyes, a Shokugeki of this level was completely unnecessary to watch.
However, when she saw the knife skills Tadokoro Megumi displayed, she was stunned.
Her eyes no longer held any contempt.
She once again stood at the edge of the window, her gaze fixed on the beef slices that Tadokoro Megumi had processed.
They were too thin, feeling like paper.
These knife skills were truly impressive.
But why was she slicing the beef so thinly? What kind of dish was she preparing? Such thin slices would be difficult to handle.
"Megumi's knife skills have become so amazing!" Yoshino Yuuki's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but look at Liu Ming.
"Megumi works very hard," Liu Ming said calmly.
Everyone rolled their eyes; if effort alone was enough, they would have achieved it long ago.
The greatest credit for Tadokoro Megumi being able to master such knife skills so quickly was probably due to Liu Ming's guidance.
Everyone couldn't help but envy Tadokoro Megumi once again, for being able to find such an extraordinary master.
They also wished they had one.
Because of Tohru earlier, a large section of seats had been vacated here.
At this moment, someone dared to walk over, and they couldn't help but look on curiously.
"Huh, isn't that Hojo Miyoko? What's wrong with her?" Sakaki Ryoko asked in confusion.
"I don't know, I don't have much interaction with her," Yoshino Yuuki shook her head.
Hojo Miyoko was quite famous among the first-years, and many people knew her.
Even Kuga Terunori had been rejected by Tootsuki.
Hojo Miyoko walked up to the group, not looking at anyone else, her gaze fixed on Liu Ming.
Liu Ming strangely touched his face, then asked Tohru beside him, "Is there something on my face?"
"No, there isn't." Tohru shook her head.
Liu Ming nodded knowingly. He turned to Hojo Miyoko and asked, "Judging by your expression, you're not here for me, are you?"
Hojo Miyoko nodded solemnly, her tone slightly joyful as she said, "I've been looking for you for over a month, and I've finally found you."
"Huh?" Liu Ming blinked in confusion.
Tohru's expression changed. She looked at Liu Ming angrily and asked with a jealous tone, "What have you been doing behind my back? A woman is even coming to find you!"
Hearing Tohru's words, Sakaki Ryoko and the others also misunderstood, each looking at Liu Ming strangely.
He's seducing high school girls!
Liu Ming gave her a chop to the head, annoyed.
"I've been living with you all this time. Don't you know what I've been doing?"
Tohru paused, recalling various past events. It seemed that was indeed the case. She gave an awkward smile.
"Don't you remember me?" Hojo Miyoko's expression was a little downcast.
"My memory isn't that bad. You're the young mistress of Hojo Restaurant, right? Tohru and I met you once at Hojo Restaurant over half a month ago.
But I don't understand why you're looking for me. I remember our last encounter wasn't very pleasant. You're not planning to seek revenge, are you?"
After Liu Ming's reminder, Tohru also remembered.
Liu Ming had taken her to other restaurants to eat, but the food there wasn't very good; she couldn't eat it at all.
"No, I'm not here to cause you trouble. After what happened last time, I realized that my cooking skills are still too poor.
I specifically came to find you because I hope you can take me as your apprentice and teach me Chinese Cuisine."
Hojo Miyoko finished speaking, looking at Liu Ming with expectant eyes.
Liu Ming was dumbfounded; she had come to ask to be his apprentice.
However, it was a pity; he had no plans to take on apprentices now.
One Tadokoro Megumi was already giving him enough trouble; another one would be too much.
Moreover, Xiao Lingyin was now very interested in making desserts, so he had even less time to guide others.
Liu Ming gently shook his head, "I'm very happy that you think so highly of me, but unfortunately, I'm not planning to take on apprentices right now, and I already have an apprentice."
Following Liu Ming's gaze, she found that the person he was referring to was Tadokoro Megumi.
Hojo Miyoko couldn't help but ask, "The apprentice you're talking about isn't that bottom-feeder Tadokoro Megumi, is it?"
Liu Ming rolled his eyes. To speak of his apprentice like that in front of him, her master, was she truly sincere about becoming his apprentice?
However, this also showed that the title of 'bottom-feeder' for Tadokoro Megumi was truly deeply ingrained.
"She's very strong," Liu Ming said calmly, then ignored Hojo Miyoko and refocused his attention on the competition.
Hojo Miyoko stood rooted to the spot, clenching her fists tightly, her eyes filled with unwillingness.
She was very unwilling, not only because Liu Ming had rejected her, but also because she had lost to someone she once looked down upon.
However, she didn't intend to give up just like that. Since Tadokoro Megumi was his apprentice, she would find a breakthrough through her.
In fact, she wasn't the only one disappointed; several people from Polar Star Dormitory were also very disappointed, because they had once had the same idea.
Leaving aside Liu Ming's cooking skills, his guidance ability alone was enough to make all of them tempted.
Tadokoro Megumi was a very good example.
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