NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48
Chapter 48: What is the taste of a mother? (Request for subscription)
“Wow~~~”
“So beautiful.”
“This! Is this really cooking?”
“…”
The smoke cleared, and amidst the children’s exclamations of amazement, a dish of unprecedented delicacy was revealed.
This was none other than Master Abe’s special six-in-one magical Mapo Tofu from the original animation where Cook Ding faced off against Shao An!
And it differed from the Mapo Tofu made by the two chefs earlier.
Master Abe’s version included elaborate plating and carved decorations that accentuated the vividly red Mapo Tofu, making it look like an exquisite piece of art.
“I wanted to try this dish while watching the anime.”
Bai Luo did not immediately open the other lids but instructed Hong Ye and Xi Wu to bring enough bowls and plates, starting to serve the Mapo Tofu to the children.
“Don’t rush, everyone will get some.”
“Cat tongues, be careful of the heat, blow on it before eating.”
“…”
As they received small dishes filled with the enticingly red Mapo Tofu handed over by their elder sisters, the children were completely mesmerized.
“It’s simply… like a gemstone.”
Though separated, each piece of tofu remained crystal clear, evoking a desire not to destroy its beauty.
“Gulp!”
However, hunger soon overpowered admiration for aesthetics. After Bai Luo started eating, the children quickly scooped up the Mapo Tofu into their mouths with spoons.
“Sip sip!”
“Huff huff!”
Xue Ji was the first to start eating. The young girl gently opened her lips and took a small bite.
Instantly, the sensations of numbing, spiciness, color, aroma, heat, and crispness exploded in her mouth.
“It’s so hot!”
“But, it’s so delicious!”
Six flavors erupted in her mouth like a storm, sweeping from the fox girl’s teeth to her heart.
“How could it be so delicious?”
Even with just a small bite, Xue Ji felt as if her whole body was immersed in this unprecedented deliciousness, bringing her immense pleasure.
“I’ve never tasted tofu this delicious, it’s incredible.”
Xue Ji couldn’t help but express her admiration. She looked around at the children and found that their reactions mirrored hers.
“Mmm!”
“It’s so hot!”
“Is this the cuisine of another world? Another world, impressive!”
“…”
In the chat group, after being astonished by the glowing dish Bai Luo had shown, everyone also received a group red envelope from Master Abe.
Inside the red envelope was a pastry made by Master Abe.
Misaka Mikoto: “Delicious!!”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “This, how is it made, why can it be so tasty?”
Esdeath: “When I opened the red envelope, I thought I saw light. Was it an illusion?”
Adolf K. Wiesmann: “Not an illusion, I saw it too.”
Esdeath, who was resting in the military camp at that moment, also held a piece of pastry in her hand.
The Amegakure World belongs to the Western medieval period, mostly eating roasted meat and bread; even pastries are only cakes.
Therefore, Esdeath had never seen such food before, full of curiosity.
“A food praised by Mr. Bai Luo, let me see what kind of magic you possess.”
After saying that, Esdeath generously threw the entire pastry into her mouth.
“Mmm!”
A sweet yet refreshing taste lingered on her tongue.
That unique texture was like opening a new world for Esdeath.
“Delicious.”
Looking at the pastry in her hand, Esdeath could not understand its principle at all.
It looked ordinary,
but upon eating it, there was a sense of happiness as if all the cells in her body were leaping with joy.
“Remarkable!”
Esdeath exclaimed, “Truly worthy of praise from Mr. Bai Luo, a chef he calls a master, I acknowledge you!”
Luckily, Master Abe’s world wasn’t called Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma.
Otherwise, Esdeath would probably have performed a mental strip show right now.
You say that “Cook Ding’s Crisis” is more exaggerated than Food Wars?
Then there’s nothing wrong.
A similar scene unfolded with Qian Renxue.
As a person standing at the peak of Douluo Continent, whether in the Spirit Soul Hall or the Tian Dou Empire, Qian Renxue’s clothing, food, shelter, and transportation were all top-notch.
Yet, she had never imagined that food could be so delicious.
“It’s like a miracle.”
Qian Renxue stared blankly at the remaining piece of pastry in her plate.
Unconsciously, she had almost finished it.
Tanjiro: “Chef Abe, your cooking is incredibly delicious.”
Misaka Mikoto: “Yeah yeah! Delicious! So delicious!”
Chef Abe: “I’m glad you all like it.”
If before, because Chef Abe was just an ordinary person, Esdeath and Qian Renxue hadn’t taken him seriously.
Chefs!
No matter how skilled, how great could they be?
But now…
Are you kidding me? Is this culinary skill?
“What’s going on at your place, Brother Bai Luo?”
Misaka Mikoto: “What dish did Chef Abe send you? Can you show us?”
Bai Luo: “Live streaming while eating?”
Considering Chef Abe’s culinary skills, Bai Luo thought it would indeed be worthwhile to broaden their horizons.
Bai Luo had no intention of underestimating Chef Abe.
This had nothing to do with Chef Abe’s strength or weakness; purely due to Bai Luo’s immense need for her.
All the members combined wouldn’t be enough for Bai Luo to defeat with one hand.
So Bai Luo didn’t need powerful people.
No matter how strong they were, they couldn’t surpass him.
On the contrary, Chef Abe’s cooking had a huge attraction for Bai Luo.
Bai Luo: “Alright.”
[Group member Bai Luo starts live streaming]
[Misaka Mikoto joins the live stream]
[Kurumi Tokisaki joins the live stream]
[Esdeath joins the live stream]
[Qian Renxue joins the live stream]
[…]
As Bai Luo began the live stream, all group members rushed in.
Unlike regular screen broadcasts, the chat group’s live stream had multiple viewing modes, including an immersive option.
By “immersive,” it means creating a shadow around Bai Luo.
This shadow isn’t multitasking, so it doesn’t burden the main body or affect its thinking.
Even if the members were in battle, they could still project a shadow to calmly watch others’ live streams.
Moreover, except for the inability to interfere with reality and remain undetected, the shadow’s sensory perception is almost identical to reality.
“So fragrant!”
“Whoosh, this is truly Chef Abe’s real level?”
“I want to eat it too~~”
The projections of the members appeared near Bai Luo, but their presence didn’t elicit any reaction, as if they didn’t exist.
“This is Mr. Bai Luo’s world?”
Although it was just a projection, Chef Abe was still very curious about the first world she had traveled to.
Especially when she saw the animal-eared girls surrounding Bai Luo, her eyes sparkled.
Cute children, furry animal ears, and tails.
Chef Abe couldn’t take her eyes off them.
Similarly unable to tear their gaze away were Kurumi, Ace, and Adolf K. Wiesmann.
“So cute!”
Misaka Mikoto instinctively wanted to touch the rabbit girl Yu’s ears closest to her.
Unfortunately, Ace’s hand went straight through, unable to make contact.
“Ah, what a pity.”
“Hmm.”
Kurumi also looked regretful. Her eyes were fixed on the cat-girl sisters Chun and Qiu, nearly staring straight ahead.
As a cat lover, Kurumi lost control and just wanted to hold the pair in her arms and love them dearly.
“Aren’t we here to watch a live stream?”
Adolf K. Wiesmann, this old-school guy, turned out to be the most fashionable in the group.
Suddenly, Adolf K. Wiesmann noticed the pink-and-white kitten sitting on Bai Luo’s shoulder.
“That is…”
Adolf K. Wiesmann had also watched the anime “K” that Bai Luo uploaded, so he instantly recognized Cat Girl’s identity.
“Has this child been taken away by Old Bai too?”
Adolf K. Wiesmann wasn’t upset about losing a buddy to Bai Luo but rather felt relieved.
There was no way, because Bai Luo’s interference meant Adolf K. Wiesmann never met Cat Girl, so naturally, he wouldn’t develop any feelings.
Moreover, the characters in the anime were quite different from the real-life Cat Girl.
“.. This is fine too.”
Adolf K. Wiesmann believed Bai Luo could take good care of Cat Girl, and that was enough.
Furthermore, due to his recent busyness, Adolf K. Wiesmann had actually forgotten about Cat Girl.
If Bai Luo hadn’t specifically searched for her, when Adolf K. Wiesmann remembered, he might have had a headache.
“Everyone, get ready.”
“I’m going to take out all the dishes.”
As soon as the words were spoken, Bai Luo used magic power to control all the food boxes, lifting their lids simultaneously.
“Boom!!!”
In an instant, golden beams shot skyward, their dazzling brilliance resembling waterfalls cascading from above, stunning everyone.
Secret Recipe Chrysanthemum Chicken, Solar Corona Phoenix Egg, Tofu Trio, Jade Dragon Noodles, Big Stir-Fried Pork Belly, Kung Pao Chicken, Dan Dan Noodles, Beish Style Sweet and Sour Cherry Meat…
This time, Chef Abe sent three large trays of food, each several layers high.
Opening them all at once, the emitted light alone was enough to blind anyone.
And when the light finally dimmed, a tsunami-like wave of fragrance surged forth.
Despite the numerous dishes, the aroma was not chaotic at all.
Instead, it subtly resonated, harmoniously blending into a perfect symphony.
“Gulp!”
Whether group members or Bai Luo’s little ones, after tasting Chef Abe’s craftsmanship, they were thoroughly conquered by her skills.
“Meow~~”
The little Cat Girl squatted on the table, burying her face in the bowl, turning into an emotionless rice-devouring machine.
“Incredible.”
Asato Seiri trembled holding her chopsticks, saying to Bai Luo, “Is this really cooking? It’s unimaginable, what kind of remarkable person can create such a dish?”
Through her senses, Asato Seiri could confirm that these dishes did not contain a single mysterious ingredient.
Yet, using such ordinary ingredients, they created this extraordinary masterpiece.
It could only be said that the chefs in “Cook Ding’s Crisis” truly possessed skills that reached divine heights.
“Impressive, right?”
Receiving Asato Seiri’s praise, Bai Luo also felt honored.
As for the group members who were previously watching the live stream, they had long since vanished.
Misaka Mikoto (Private Chat): “Chef Abe, please make me a dish, I beg you!”
Kurumi Tokisaki (Private Chat): “Chef Abe, a small gift (Fourth Bullet), not worth mentioning.”
Qian Renxue (Private Chat): “A modest present (Thousand-Year Ginseng), not worth mentioning.”
Esdeath (Private Chat): “Not sure what to give, this is the meat of dangerous species from our world, hoping Chef Abe likes it.”
Tanjiro (Private Chat): “Blushing, respectfully requesting a few rice balls, I want to bring them to my teacher, thanking him for his care.”
“Ah!”
“Everyone, don’t rush!”
“Everyone will get some…”
In an instant, Chef Abe, who was previously unknown, became the apple of everyone’s eye.
It can only be said that delicious food knows no borders.
To conquer a person, one must first conquer their stomach.
Chef Abe has achieved this.
With outstanding culinary skills and a down-to-earth personality, gentle like a mother, Chef Abe gained the affection of everyone in the chat group.
Yes, following the group’s beloved Tanjiro, the taste of a mother, Chef Abe, officially goes online.