“Apologies for the wait, esteemed guest. Please enjoy your meal.” Lu Jue lifted the lid and placed the rice in front of Mejiro McQueen.

“Thank you.” Mejiro McQueen didn't immediately pick up her spoon, intending to eat after Lu Jue left.

However, Lu Jue didn't leave at that moment.

He wanted to see Mejiro McQueen eat before he left.

“How do you all feel about the dishes we’ve introduced? Do you have any suggestions?” Lu Jue asked.

Mejiro Dober and Mejiro Ryan exchanged glances, then spoke in unison, “They’re wonderful! We feel like we could eat several more bowls.”

Mejiro Dober even cupped half of her face, “Teacher Lu, is it still possible to sign up for your practical class now?”

“To be precise, registration hasn’t started yet, but you’re always welcome.”

Lu Jue subtly glanced at Mejiro McQueen, and seeing that she still had no intention of picking up her chopsticks, he turned his gaze to the Mejiro family’s grandmother.

The grandmother smiled and said, “Young Master Lu, thank you so much for allowing me to taste cooking of this caliber again… As for suggestions, I truly can’t find a single flaw.”

“You flatter me. If there’s an opportunity next time, I’ll certainly let you taste my cooking again.”

Lu Jue tried to slow his speech, finally managing to drag it out until Mejiro McQueen, unable to resist the aroma, picked up her spoon.

For crying out loud, why isn’t she eating yet!?

If she doesn’t eat soon, then no one eats! I’ll just flip the table (╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻━┻.

Lu Jue was also a little afraid that Mejiro McQueen, after forcing herself to resist the temptation of the delicious food and taking a bite, would curl one corner of her lip, reveal her white teeth, and look at him disdainfully with her chin raised, saying dismissively, “Trash is trash~ Still as unpalatable as ever~”

Although the probability was very low…

Surely no hentai would want to see an expression like the one on the cover, right? (Dog head)

Seeing that all questions had been asked, Lu Jue had no choice but to directly ask Mejiro McQueen, “Miss McQueen, do you have any suggestions?”

Mejiro McQueen took a bite. To avoid any unsightly display, she quickly pulled herself out of her daze and swallowed the mouthful of rice, “It’s very delicious. Thank you for the meal.”

Although somewhat unwilling, the delicious food in her mouth made it difficult for her to say anything insincere.

Hmph, for the sake of the delicious food, I, this lady, will be magnanimous this time.

“Alright, please enjoy your meal. If you need anything else, you can always find me or a waiter.”

......

After seeing off the Mejiro family, the second group of guests soon arrived.

“Welcome~”

“Mr. Satomi, please come in.”

This time, there were only three guests.

Besides the human middle-aged man in front of Lu Jue, there were two little girls following behind him—Satono Diamond and Kitasan Black.

The two little ones were like two small figurines.

Satono Diamond hid behind her father, while her good friend Kitasan Black boldly observed Lu Jue.

“Eh, are you Eishin Flash Senior!” Kitasan Black exclaimed, running to Eishin Flash’s front.

“Yes, hello little one.” Eishin Flash paused, then replied with a smile.

“Diamond, come look, it’s Eishin Flash Senior!” Kitasan Black excitedly shouted.

“It really is!” Satono Diamond, who had been a bit shy earlier, also ran to Eishin Flash’s front. However, being more well-informed, she also recognized Taiki Shuttle, “And Taiki Shuttle Senior!”

Lu Jue suddenly felt a bit redundant.

But it was fine, he directly arranged, “Xiao Ai, Tree, please entertain the guests.”

“Okay~”

“OK~ This way, please.”

......

The two little Uma Musume were like curious babies, pestering Taiki Shuttle and Eishin Flash with questions.

Even the Satomi family head felt a bit embarrassed and apologized to Lu Jue.

Lu Jue waved his hand, indicating he didn't mind, then placed dishes on the table one by one, “Please enjoy your meal.”

After taking a bite, Satono Diamond’s and Kitasan Black’s eyes lit up. After finishing two baskets of shrimp dumpling, their attention successfully shifted to Lu Jue.

“Dad, can we come back here to eat tonight? This big brother’s cooking is so delicious.” Satono Diamond tugged on her father’s sleeve.

“No, Diamond, this is a reservation-only restaurant.”

“Okay.” Satono Diamond’s small face showed a hint of disappointment, but she didn’t dare disobey her father’s words.

But Kitasan Black was not from the Satomi family.

She widened her bright, watery eyes and asked Lu Jue expectantly, “Big brother, is it really not possible?”

She was too cute, it was truly hard to refuse.

But he had to go watch his Uma Musume’s rehearsal tonight. Even if he would face condemnation from the audience, he still cruelly refused.

However… Lu Jue had another plan.

“I am a Trainer at Teresen. If you two little ones get into Teresen Academy in the future, you can come find me and I’ll make delicious food for you.”

As the saying goes, one must start digging a corner from the children.

The Satomi family had dedicated Trainers training within the academy, so whether they could be poached was hard to say.

But Kitasan Black didn’t have one.

“Can it be every day?” Kitasan Black, who had just drooped because of Lu Jue’s refusal, now perked up again.

“Haha, you have to eat every day, so of course, it can be every day.”

“Okay!”

......

On the other side, the eating contest.

Special Week, Oguri Cap, Tamamo Cross, and Super Creek simultaneously took the stage.

In front of the four of them were neatly stacked donuts, like four pyramids.

“The contest—begins!”

Super Creek held one in each hand, taking a bite from each side, her eating manner quite adorable.

Tamamo Cross, on the other hand, haphazardly stuffed them in, picking up another donut before swallowing the one in her mouth. Her cheeks quickly became full.

But insiders knew that the real highlight was on Oguri Cap and Special Week.

Oguri Cap’s strength was evident to anyone who had eaten with her in the cafeteria.

As for Special Week, she naturally couldn’t be underestimated. Perhaps she was just hiding her true abilities normally, not revealing her full extent. Who could know her limits?

Both of them ate one donut in a single bite, keeping pace in the first half of the race.

“Spe-chan, ganbatte!” Silent Suzuka tried very hard to shout, though her cheering voice was still very soft.

“Xiao Te, go for it!” Somehow, Seiun Sky also got infected and became a bit hot-blooded.

Special Week on stage dared not slacken. The pressure Oguri Cap brought her was truly immense. “Go, Little Belly, let me see your limits!”

Tamamo Cross also paid attention to the movements of the other competitors, thinking as she ate, “As expected, Oguri is still so terrifying. Super Creek is about the same as me… What was that one called, the one who suddenly appeared halfway through? Dammit, I won’t give up!”

Aow miao miao miao miao— (Chewing sounds)

Oguri Cap didn’t think so much. She was just there to eat. The prize wasn’t important. “It’s delicious, but I feel like I’ve eaten too much, it’s a bit too sweet.”

......

(Thank you all for the gifts. It’s also my first time receiving the Gift King. The boss isn’t confused, investing is not a loss! According to Tomato’s mechanism, two updates a day maximize profits, but the author will add more updates whenever I have time. All my previous drafts have been used up.)

(Also, a little plea for support out of love~)