Looking at the students who were only half left, Liu Ming wondered if too many people had been eliminated.
Moreover, if Tadokoro Megumi hadn't taken on the role of examiner midway, probably even more people would have been eliminated.
But this wasn't a solution either; next time, Tadokoro Megumi wouldn't be conducting the assessment with him.
However, what reassured Liu Ming was that he only needed to serve as an examiner one more time, and then the rest would be the responsibility of others.
He just needed to get through tomorrow.
"Alright, congratulations on passing this assessment. Everyone, pack up your things and you can return to the hotel," Liu Ming clapped his hands, announcing exciting news to them.
"Hooray!"
"I actually survived!"
Many people were already shedding tears of happiness, their faces full of emotion as they packed up their cooking stations.
Twenty minutes later, everyone boarded the bus for the return trip.
Seeing their happy faces, Liu Ming almost couldn't bear to dampen their spirits.
After all, another trial was still waiting for them.
"Yukihira Soma, next time the winner will definitely be me," Takumi said, unwilling to admit defeat, to Yukihira Soma who was sitting behind him.
Yukihira Soma glanced at him, his eyes like a dead fish, listless, and he said calmly, "My goal is Megumi."
"You—damn it, I will definitely beat you, and then it'll be Tadokoro Megumi's turn. I'll be the first to become an Elite Ten!" Takumi glared fiercely at Yukihira Soma.
Soon after, everyone returned to the hotel.
The Polar Star Dormitory members were already waiting there, and when they saw Tadokoro Megumi and the others, they quickly waved to greet them.
"This is great! All of us from Polar Star Dormitory are still here, not a single one is missing!" Yoshino Yuuki happily hugged Tadokoro Megumi.
"With Tadokoro Megumi and Yukihira Soma's strength, isn't this perfectly normal?" Sakaki Ryoko said calmly, though a happy smile also appeared on her face.
"Hahaha~~ Hooray! After a hard day, tonight we'll have a good time! I want a big meal, I want a bath!" Yoshino Yuuki exclaimed excitedly.
"Heh heh," Liu Ming chuckled faintly, his smile somewhat eerie and unsettling.
"Mr. Liu, why are you smiling like that?" Sakaki Ryoko asked curiously.
"Oh, it's nothing, I just thought of something funny. You all can look forward to your dinner, I'll be leaving now."
Liu Ming waved to everyone and left.
The Polar Star Dormitory members couldn't help but exchange glances. Liu Ming's words just now definitely had another meaning.
"Mr. Liu is an examiner here. Does he know something?" Ibusaki Shun frowned.
"Megumi, do you know anything?" Ryoko looked at Tadokoro Megumi.
Tadokoro Megumi shook her head, "I don't know either. Master didn't tell me."
"Since Mr. Liu didn't say anything explicitly, he must think we can handle it, so you don't need to worry too much," Yukihira Soma said calmly.
Everyone's eyes immediately lit up.
That seemed to make a lot of sense.
Given Liu Ming's relationship with Tadokoro Megumi, if there was real trouble, he wouldn't possibly not inform Tadokoro Megumi.
Since that was the case, they felt relieved.
Then, everyone followed the crowd towards the hotel.
Everyone, who had been looking forward to a luxurious meal, was utterly disheartened by Kanseki Hei's words.
So late, and they still had to prepare 50 servings of food for others, and their own food also had to be prepared by themselves.
Yoshino Yuuki, who had the highest expectations, had already begun to turn to stone.
On the other side, Liu Ming, after a day of work, was also ready to return to his room for a good rest.
He wouldn't waste such a good place.
Just as he was about to take the elevator, he saw a familiar face in the lobby.
He smiled, walked behind the person, and lightly patted her, "Yo, isn't this the murderer, Miss Erina?"
Erina was startled at first, then showed an annoyed expression. How could she forget that annoying voice?
She turned around, her eyes blazing with fire, glaring at Liu Ming, "How long are you going to keep using that name? Do you believe I'll sue you for defamation?"
"You even know about defamation, it seems you've done your homework," Liu Ming wasn't worried at all, instead, he continued to tease her.
"You—" Erina was instantly furious.
On the other side, Hisako, who was at the reception desk, saw Erina being bullied and quickly ran over, shielding Erina with her body.
When she saw Liu Ming's appearance clearly, her expression changed, but she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't see Thor next to Liu Ming.
That terrifying woman wasn't around, so she wasn't as scared.
She stood in front of Erina and asked warily, "Is there something you need with Erina-sama? If not, please move aside."
Liu Ming's eyebrow twitched, then he asked with a strange expression, "Is it really okay for you to talk to me in that tone? I'm an examiner here, you know. Aren't you afraid I'll make things difficult for you?"
Hisako's face changed dramatically, she wanted to explain something, but didn't know what to say.
Seeing this, Erina quickly stepped forward and said angrily, "Is that how you act as an examiner? You have no sense of responsibility at all. Have you no shame?"
Liu Ming stared straight at her until she felt completely uncomfortable, then he slowly said, "Anyone can say that about me, but not you."
"What do you mean by that?" Erina immediately became unhappy. This clearly meant he was targeting her.
"Heh heh, and you still have the nerve to ask. Not to mention things far off, let's just talk about Yukihira Soma."
Hearing that name, Erina's mood became even more unpleasant.
He was the person she disliked the most, besides Liu Ming.
"When Yukihira Soma took the transfer exam, was his cooking really that bad? Did you really act as a good examiner then? And now you still have the nerve to say I have no sense of responsibility?"
Liu Ming's words made Erina blush deeply.
Erina's expression became flustered. She argued with a lack of confidence, "Of course! Do you think my God Tongue would make a mistake?"
"Then how did he end up at Totsuki Academy?" Liu Ming pressed on.
"How would I know? Maybe he pulled some strings. Really, I told you, these commoners are just so annoying!" Erina said primly, crossing her arms.
Liu Ming was speechless. He didn't believe Erina wouldn't know who passed Yukihira Soma.
But looking at Erina's pretty face, which was so red it looked like it was about to drip blood, Liu Ming felt that if he continued to tease her like this, she might have a brain hemorrhage.
Forget it, for the sake of her grandfather, he wouldn't bother with her.