Liu Ming's words made everyone's hearts tremble.
They only now realized that a chef could be so great.
But how many people in this world could achieve such a feat?
These words also drew out another person who had been hiding.
After Nakiri Senzaemon emerged, he looked at Liu Ming with appreciative eyes.
"Grandpa, why are you here?" Erina and Alice went to greet him.
"I'm old, so I just wanted to come out for a walk." Senzaemon chuckled.
However, looking at the muscles on his body, it was completely unconvincing.
Senzaemon slowly walked up to Liu Ming, smiled at him, and asked, "Is this gentleman interested in teaching at Totsuki? I can offer you quite generous compensation."
"I object." Erina immediately retorted.
Having Liu Ming teach here, wasn't that pushing her into a pit of fire? He was already targeting her everywhere; if he became a teacher, what would happen then? She firmly objected.
"I am the Director General, what I say goes." Senzaemon did not listen to Erina just because she was his granddaughter, still sticking to his own opinion.
"But I am also one of the Elite Ten, I have the right to object." Erina said, dissatisfied.
"Heh heh, but you're only one person, so it can't be established." Senzaemon gently ruffled her head.
"But on what grounds?" Erina said unwillingly. "Our Totsuki Academy is a prestigious academy, not just anyone can get in."
"Ahem." Liu Ming coughed twice, interrupting their argument. He said softly, "Thank you for your invitation, but I cannot accept."
"Why not? I heard Tadokoro Megumi is your apprentice. Wouldn't teaching here allow you to guide her better?" Senzaemon asked.
"I opened a restaurant and can't leave." Liu Ming politely refused.
"Is that so? That's truly a pity." Senzaemon showed regret, but he quickly changed his expression and continued to invite, "How about this, you can just be a visiting lecturer here, coming to teach once or twice a week."
"Grandpa, don't go too far. I will definitely raise an objection at the Elite Ten meeting."
Erina spoke up again. She just didn't understand why her grandfather valued this scoundrel Liu Ming so much.
However, both Senzaemon and Liu Ming chose to ignore her presence.
"Heh heh, you trust me that much? It seems this is our first time meeting, isn't it?" Liu Ming raised his question.
"As Totsuki's Director General, I do have some connections. I've inquired about your situation, and the two Sensho sisters have spoken highly of your culinary skills."
Senzaemon did not hide the fact that he had investigated Liu Ming.
Not long ago, something had happened to Erina… he was afraid Erina had hidden it, but he, the Director General, still found out.
As Erina's grandfather, he naturally sent people to investigate Liu Ming and his group's information.
He didn't know until he investigated, and what he found shocked him.
For this, he even personally inquired with Sensho Natsume to confirm.
As a result, Liu Ming's culinary skills were even more abnormal than what was written in the material.
This was a genius, and he naturally hoped that the other party could teach at Totsuki.
This was also why he ignored his beloved granddaughter's opinion.
Tadokoro Megumi looked at Liu Ming expectantly. She certainly hoped Liu Ming could come to Totsuki.
That way, she would be able to see Liu Ming often. However, she did not speak up to persuade him, but quietly waited for the result.
"So that's how it is. That explains it."
Liu Ming also understood.
The group Chitawara Natsume belongs to has a partnership with Totsuki Academy, so it wouldn't be difficult for Senzaemon to find out about his situation.
"Let's not, even though I look like this, I'm actually quite busy," Liu Ming waved his hand, continuing to refuse. He had a bunch of people at home he needed to look after, so he didn't have any free time to teach here.
"Hmph, ungrateful," Erina saw that Liu Ming actually refused her grandfather's invitation. Although she was a little happy, she was mostly displeased.
Totsuki Academy was her pride, and now that it was being looked down upon, it would be strange if she were happy.
All in all, she could oppose you joining, but you couldn't refuse the invitation.
After being rejected, Senzaemon was not displeased, just a little regretful.
He didn't discuss the topic further. He said, "Chitawara Natsume said your cooking is incredibly delicious. I'll definitely come and taste it myself if I get the chance."
Liu Ming shrugged and said gently, "You're welcome anytime."
"In that case, I, this old man, won't disturb you any longer," Senzaemon said, gesturing to everyone, then turned and left.
"Hmph, you just wait and see," Erina snorted coldly, then left with Hisako.
She already had a plan in mind. Since Liu Ming ran a restaurant, her God Tongue would have a chance to shine.
She thought to herself, "How dare he treat me like this? I'll make sure his restaurant has no customers."
Thinking of this, Erina's expression immediately became joyful.
Hisako, on the other hand, looked strangely at Erina, whose expression kept changing.
"Hehe, you're really interesting. To be able to make Erina so angry, I have high hopes for you."
Nakiri Alice came up to Liu Ming, wanting to pat his shoulder, but even on her tiptoes, she couldn't reach Liu Ming's shoulder.
She immediately huffed in annoyance, her expression changing instantly, and said unhappily, "Why are you so tall? You're not approachable at all."
Liu Ming chuckled. Could he be blamed for that?
He reached out and ruffled Alice's snow-white hair, teasing, "I'm this tall, of course, to make it easier to pat your little head."
"You~" Alice quickly jumped aside, escaping Liu Ming's grasp.
"You just wait, hmph. Ryo, let's go," Alice huffed delicately, then left with Ryo Kurokiba. But before they left, both of them gave Tadokoro Megumi a deep look.
No one was willing to let go of an Elite Ten seat.
After everyone from the Nakitiri Family had left, the Polar Star Dormitory residents secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Especially when facing Nakiri Senzaemon, the pressure was too great; they were almost too nervous to breathe.
Of course, there were exceptions.
Old Woman Fumio and Isshiki Satoshi were obvious, and Yukihira Soma, being the easygoing person he was, didn't care at all, his thoughts constantly wandering.
After staying at the Polar Star Dormitory for a while longer, Liu Ming took Tohru and the others, leaving under Tadokoro Megumi's reluctant gaze.