Food Wars: My adoptive mother is Nakiri Managi Chapter 041

Yuanyue Academy.

Midnight, everything was immersed in dreams.

A black car drove into the main gate of the school, its tires gently rolling over the cobblestone path, hardly stirring a speck of dust, finally stopping in front of the administrative building!

Here.

This was where the Commander-in-Chief often worked.

And the entire building, too, appeared exceptionally solemn in the night, with a few dim streetlights scattered throughout.

Immediately, a ghost-like black figure emerged from the car. He took out a “letter of introduction” from his pocket and swiftly walked inside!

Passing through the empty corridor.

Every step seemed so purposeful.

It wasn’t until he reached the door of the Commander-in-Chief’s office that he gently knocked.

“Come in!”

After waiting for a moment.

From inside the door, a majestic and powerful voice finally came.

With a response, the black figure pushed open the door, and immediately, an air mixed with the scent of books and a faint aroma of coffee wafted towards him.

Inside the office, the ceiling lights illuminated a mountain of documents piled on the desk. The Commander-in-Chief, an old man with graying hair but vigorous spirit, sat on the sofa, seemingly having been waiting for this late-night visitor!

Finally, the two smiled at each other, no words needed.

A conversation about the future of Yuanyue Academy and the culinary world quietly began at this moment.

No one could know what exactly they talked about that night, or what kind of transaction took place.

But from this moment on, Yuanyue welcomed a new lecturer:

Chu Yang!

…

The next morning.

Nakiri Erina, dressed in her iconic blue and white school uniform.

Looking closely, her uniform was well-tailored, a deep blue and a pure white, perfectly complementing her noble temperament.

Her hair, gently cascaded.

Under the sunlight, it shimmered with a faint luster!

A few stray strands of hair on her forehead were gently caressed by the breeze, adding a touch of liveliness and softness.

She elegantly sat in the courtyard of a luxurious and opulent villa, surrounded by meticulously trimmed shrubs and flowers.

The air was filled with a faint floral scent, and the freshness of plants.

Sunlight, filtering through the leaves, cast dappled shadows, adding a sense of ease to this tranquil morning!

And placed before her was a steaming bowl of sea bream rich soup Japanese ramen.

That bowl of ramen was alluring in color.

The golden sea bream rich soup had a few pieces of emerald green scallions, bright red ginger slices, and a golden soft-boiled egg floating on its surface.

The soup color was rich but not greasy!

The noodles were also fine and soft, yet elastic.

Seemingly simple, yet it contained the chef’s dedication and extreme pursuit of ingredients!

…

“Miss.”

“This is the sea bream rich soup ramen from the century-old restaurant, Fujiyama-ya.”

“According to the current head chef, Fujiyama Teppei, the essence of this ramen lies in that carefully simmered soup base.”

“Using high-quality free-range chicken, paired with delicious Akashi sea bream caught from the deep sea, slow-cooked for several hours until the richness of the chicken and the sweetness of the fish are perfectly blended, that’s how this delicious ramen dish is formed!”

Beside her, Hisako, her secretary, explained in a low voice.

“Akashi sea bream?”

“They certainly spared no expense.”

Erina, who excessively pursued high-grade ingredients, couldn’t help but feel a certain fondness when she learned that this bowl of ramen contained expensive Akashi sea bream.

Afterward, she picked up her chopsticks, her movements revealing an indescribable elegance and composure.

First, she gently blew away the steam in front of her, then picked up a mouthful of noodles, slowly, slowly bringing them to her mouth.

…

Slurp slurp!

Slurp slurp!

The moment it entered her mouth, her expression became exceptionally focused.

The entire world seemed to suddenly stand still, leaving only the dialogue between her and this bowl of ramen.

“So, the noodles are medium-thin!”

“Such noodles can fully absorb the essence of the soup base while maintaining their firm and smooth texture.”

“Even when gently stirred in the soup, they are as elegant as dancers, each strand coated with rich soup, melting in the mouth.”

“As for the toppings.”

“The ingredients used are even more than I imagined.”

“The addition of low-temperature slow-cooked pork shoulder, smoked chicken, and fried burdock root adds more layers of flavor to the entire ramen.”

“Furthermore, a hint of green Sichuan peppercorns is added to the soup, making the soup base even richer and more varied in taste!”

…

Opening her eyes, Nakiri Erina couldn’t help but fall into contemplation.

Every February, true sea bream, which inhabits the outer ocean in winter, travels north from Kyushu’s Hyuga-nada, through the Kii Channel and Bungo Channel, into the Seto Inland Sea.

From spring to autumn, they traverse the Naruto Strait and Akashi Strait.

From the “Sakura-dai,” cherished by all, they transform into the “Mugiwara-dai,” which everyone avoids.

After resting and recuperating in Harima-nada, they become the plump “Momiji-dai.”

Around October.

They then travel south through the Kii Channel and Bungo Channel, entering the ocean to overwinter.

The Akashi Strait itself has strong currents, and the true sea bream swimming in the rapids become firmer and more elastic in texture. Small shrimp and crab resources are also very abundant.

This provides ample nutrition for the true sea bream, contributing to the excellent quality of Akashi sea bream.

However.

Such a high-grade ingredient.

Its taste and deliciousness were difficult to fully express in this bowl of ramen.

…

“Hmm?”

Soon, Erina’s attention was drawn to the soft-boiled egg.

She gently touched the tip of her chopsticks to the top of the soft-boiled egg, and as the chopsticks slowly pressed down, the skin of the soft-boiled egg finally cracked.

The golden yolk slowly oozed out, blending with the surrounding rich soup.

Instantly.

An even richer, more complex aroma permeated the air!

Immediately after, Erina, who had made an unexpected discovery, picked up a strand of ramen with her chopsticks. Wrapped around it were a few pieces of sea bream, chicken, and the soup that had blended with the soft-boiled egg yolk.

As she brought it to her mouth again, at that moment, her taste buds were finally awakened!

The deliciousness of the sea bream.

The tenderness of the chicken.

The chewiness of the ramen.

And the creaminess of the soft-boiled egg.

Finally intertwined, forming an indescribably wonderful taste.

The soup was rich but not greasy, perfectly highlighting the original flavors of each ingredient, allowing her to feel the purity of the ingredients themselves while tasting!

And the slightly brown egg white, as soft and tender as a young girl’s delicate lips, melted in her mouth with a gentle flick of her tongue.

The soft-boiled part was simply exquisite!

That ultimate flowing yolk, that perfectly satisfying stickiness to the teeth, it was simply…

So loved!

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