The next day, early in the morning, just as the sky was turning a fish-belly white, Lu Jue had already arrived at the restaurant.

The various pastries he bought in the morning could be prepared in advance, and there were also drinks like red bean soup, mung bean soup, and specially prepared milk.

When Nu Tao and the others arrived, customers also started entering the campus one after another.

At first, Lu Jue's side was quite idle, but as the customer flow increased, the number of customers in the shop gradually grew.

“Boss, I’ll have a slice of this fruit cake.”

“Could I trouble you for a chocolate one, and also this prepared milk.”

“Boss, one Black Forest cake, and a cup of red bean soup, please.”

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“Xiao Li, is this the restaurant you wanted to come to?”

Tamamo Cross and Oguri Cap, this duo of gray Uma Musume, also arrived in front of the shop.

“Yes, people have been recommending it.”

Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross entered the restaurant and went straight to the front counter.

“Hello, what can I get for you?” Rice Shower, the little maid at the front desk, appeared.

“They all look very good,” Tamamo Cross scanned around, feeling a bit troubled for a moment, unsure of what to choose.

“Then I’ll have one of each cake, and… I want this milk,” After Oguri Cap finished ordering, she suddenly remembered the bean curd that Special Week mentioned yesterday, “Oh, do you have bean curd here?”

“I’m sorry, we don’t have bean curd.”

“Alright, then just these.”

“As expected of you, Oguri Cap! I didn’t even think of that, but I can’t eat that much, so I’ll just mooch off you later, that way I can try everything.”

Normally, in the morning, one small cake is usually enough to feel full.

But Oguri Cap ordered ten portions in total by herself.

“E-each type of cake? Alright.” Rice Shower was slightly surprised, but still handed the order to Lu Jue.

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“How many, ten portions for one person?” Lu Jue fell into contemplation, holding the order.

He looked through the small window at the corresponding table number, and after seeing the person, he was no longer surprised, but his hand trembled.

Just as he said, there was some ominous premonition…

So it was you, Oguri Cap.

Fortunately, Lu Jue had prepared in advance, and he didn't make Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross wait too long; the food was served quickly.

“Tamamo, you try it first.”

“Oh~ Then I won’t be polite, if I find the most delicious one, I’ll order another portion!” Tamamo Cross impatiently picked up a spoon and tasted a little of each, “Mmm~ They’re all so delicious! Xiao Li, you quickly try it!”

Oguri Cap also started using her spoon.

She first took a small, shallow bite, her eyes lit up—very good. Then she scooped a large spoonful… and then surprisingly, she picked up the entire plate and shoved it into her mouth.

This startled Nu Tao, who happened to be passing by, “C-customer! Stop quickly, you can’t eat the plate! (˃ ʍ ˂)”

Oguri Cap put down the plate, her cheeks full, but she said to Nu Tao: “Could you please wash another Black Forest cake for me.”

“Okay, I understand! (● ⁰ ꈊ ⁰ ● |||)”

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“Do I need to make ten more portions…?” Lu Jue looked at his remaining ingredients and swallowed, “It should be enough, right?”

If not, he would have to go out and talk to Oguri Cap about the dangers of eating too much cake.

Soon, ten more cakes were sent out again.

“Onee-sama, would you like some water?” Rice Shower held a cup of hot water and handed it to Lu Jue, “Have some.”

“Thank you.” Lu Jue took a sip, and the next order arrived.

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“Xiao Li, are you full?” Tamamo Cross had already been drinking milk on the side for a while.

Although the cake was delicious, it was much sweeter and richer than donuts, and she quickly couldn't eat any more.

Although Oguri Cap wasn't full yet, she was too tired of the sweetness to eat any more, “I’m about done too. I heard there’s steak in the afternoon, let’s come back then.”

“Oh wow, steak!”

“Yes, it should be delicious too.”

No wonder Grass Wonder promoted it like this; it turns out everything she said was true.

Although she usually just thinks about eating until she’s full, she was very willing to slow down her eating pace appropriately for Lu Jue’s cakes.

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Around eleven o’clock, Lu Jue closed up shop.

He had sold about three to four hundred portions of cake in the morning, which also exceeded Lu Jue’s expectations.

Eishin Flash and the others were exhausted, having shouted themselves hoarse all morning calling out numbers.

Eventually, there weren't enough plates, so someone had to wash them whenever they had a moment to spare.

And there were also many people queuing at the entrance who needed to be well-attended to, not to mention the constant stream of people delivering food.

“Have some mung bean soup, it’ll soothe your throat. You’ve all worked hard,” Lu Jue poured a full cup of mung bean soup for the four Uma Musume, “The afternoon… probably won’t be easy either.”

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To specifically allow Rice Shower and the others more rest, Lu Jue didn't open until three in the afternoon.

Some customers were a bit dissatisfied, wondering why Lu Jue wasn't continuing to make the morning pastries, but only dinner.

Lu Jue was helpless and could only smile apologetically one by one; that’s how it is when business is too popular.

At mealtime, Lu Jue saw the duo of Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross again, as if facing a formidable enemy.

But if he fled in the face of battle, without even that much resolve, what kind of master chef would he be?! How could he claim to have watched Chinese Master Chef?!

Kurishira, is it? Challenge accepted.

“Rice Shower, why do I feel like Mr. Lu Jue is fired up? He’s so scary! (˃ ⌑ ˂ ഃ)” Nu Tao and Rice Shower whispered in the corner.

“I don’t know, let’s trust Trainer.”

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“Mr. Lu Jue, table four wants another steak.”

“Mr. Lu Jue, table four wants another steak and pasta.”

“Oni Sama, table four wants another steak, this time with black pepper.”

“Oni Sama, table four wants the red wine-flavored steak this time.”

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Rice Shower came to the kitchen again, “Oni Sama…”

Lu Jue’s gaze sharpened, and he quickly answered, “What does table four want now?”

“The customer at table four wants to see you.”

“See me?”

“Yes, she said she would wait until you’re done,” Rice Shower looked at Lu Jue, who was still working even while talking, feeling quite empathetic, “And then… another steak.”

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