Chương 101: Tasting Delicious Food

In the open-air area not far away, long tables were covered with clean white tablecloths, and two chefs were cooking on site at the end of the tables.

Their respective Pokémon, Shrike and Machamp, were also busy around the stove.

The aroma that the Mini Dragon just smelled was coming from here.

"That's... Zhimi?"

Cattleya's tone was uncertain.

Her gaze lingered on the chef on her left.

He had a head of sharp, short blond hair and wore a specially made white chef's uniform with blue trim. The exquisite fabric and crisp tailoring accentuated his extraordinary demeanor.

As his upper arm swayed rhythmically, orange-red flames rose continuously, leaping several meters high, like a nimble fire dragon. His wok-flipping skills were superb, clearly those of a trained professional.

Gadriya blinked her watery eyes; it really was Zhimi.

Having reached a positive conclusion, she looked even more confused.

These Carlos people today are so different from yesterday.

He's supposed to be a trainer, so why is he showing off his cooking skills in the street?

"Click! (Being a trainer is their job, but this is their real life and passion.)" Lu Sha, smelling the rich fragrance in the air, squinted her eyes and happily pulled Jia Deliya towards the stage.

If they had done this before yesterday, it would have only provoked dissatisfaction among the onlookers.

But now.

"It's Chief Cathara!"

"The head chef is here too. Chef Carlos's culinary skills are superb! Even one of our Sinnoh's three-star chefs was defeated just now."

"Yes, yes, the chef on the field now is from Zhuqing Hotel, but I don't think he can win."

"That's for sure. The food at Zhuqing Hotel is mediocre. If you want something really delicious, you have to go to the Zhuqing College cafeteria."

Upon recognizing the newcomer, the crowd immediately parted to make way, chattering with Cattleya about the fascinating gossip that had preceded her arrival.

Listening to the discussions around her, Lu Sha wholeheartedly agreed.

indeed!

The food at Zhuqing Hotel was better than the dog food my ex gave me, but it still couldn't compare to the food in the college cafeteria.

But today, he has to have a good taste.

Under Lu Sha's guidance, the young lady and he successfully went up onto the stage.

"Oh! It's Catharia! Come quick! Today is Chef Jimi's most dedicated day yet, we're so lucky!"

Violet, who was taking pictures nearby, greeted the two of them with a smile.

"Is Mr. Jimmy's cooking famous in Carlos?" Cattleya nodded slightly to her, then her gaze returned to Jimmy and his wok.

She wasn't the only one curious; Lu Sha was too.

Especially after going on stage, you can feel that the aroma coming from Zhimi's side is much stronger than that from the other side, as if he added some secret flavoring.

"Extremely famous! He's definitely Carlos's number one chef and Carlos's top feeder! You have to book his meals months in advance."

Speaking of this, Violet's eyes sparkled, and her tone was completely unexaggerated, revealing only a simple longing for delicious food: "Luckily, I joined the exchange group, otherwise I'm afraid I wouldn't have had the chance to eat Chef Zhimi's feast."

"Crunch! (Looks like we're in for a treat today.)" Lu Sha chuckled and pulled Gadria to Zhimi's side. They gathered in the front row to watch, and the Mini Dragon was the direct beneficiary of this action.

"Mimi! (Oh my god! Mommy! Mimi wants to eat!)" The dwarf dragon was eager to move, hanging upside down from above Lu Sha's head, stretching its body as far as it could towards the source of the scent.

If Lu Sha hadn't been holding him down with one hand, there would most likely have been a new dish.

"Cut! (Calm down! Ah! Wipe your drool!)" While Lu Sha and the Mini Dragon were battling wits, Zhi Mi's steak was ready.

The final plating is underway before the meal is served.

Seemingly noticing Lu Sha and the others' arrival, Zhi Mi specially set aside a small portion, carefully placed it in a separate white porcelain plate, and even made special plating decorations.

The rest are less particular. The large claws of the prawns are used to cut the steaks into small pieces, which are then placed on disposable plates and drizzled with different sauces as garnish.

Seeing that the preparations were almost complete, Chef Jimi immediately ordered, "Violet, Steel Cannon Shrimp! Distribute these to the diners downstairs."

"OK."

Violet has finished taking photos and is now helping Steel Cannon Shrimp distribute food to the audience.

After quickly tidying up the table, Zhimi picked up a separately prepared porcelain plate and placed it in front of Cattleya and Lu Sha: "Zhimi's special grilled steak, please enjoy! This time it was a bit rushed and I didn't entertain you well. Please come to my restaurant next time, Chief Cattleya."

Zhimi bowed in acknowledgment, performing a standard chef's salute.

"good!"

Caldelia simply replied with a single word, picked up her knife and fork with both hands, and gracefully began cutting the steak on her plate.

But instead of tasting it herself first, she forked a small piece, blew on it to cool it down, and brought it to Lu Sha's lips.

The aroma of roasting wafted over, making Lu Sha's mouth water.

"This one isn't dipped in sauce, shall we try the plain one first?" Cattleya said, tilting her head slightly.

"Click! (Okay!)"

"Awoo!"

Lu Sha took a bite.

The steak was of excellent quality, very meaty, and had a milky aroma. Lu Sha swallowed it in no time, the meaty flavor and juices lingering in his mouth, leaving him wanting more.

"Crunch! (Delicious!)" Seeing Cattleya feeding her, Zhimi's gaze softened considerably. Hearing Lu Sha's praise, his stern face broke into a smile: "Thank you for the compliment!"

"Click? (Do you understand?)" The sand shark claw gripped another fork, picked up a piece, and gently placed it into Cattleya's mouth, letting her savor it like feeding a kitten.

"I understand some of it. Language is the bridge to precise communication, but there are many ways to communicate. Whether it's cooking skills or perceiving with your heart, these are also ways to communicate," Zhimi said with a smile, her hands behind her back.

This Garchomp is very interesting.

When Zhimi first met the other person, he had a similar thought in his mind.

After talking with Cattleya yesterday, he had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Seeing Lu Sha feeding Cattleya while arranging food for the Mini Dragon, and seeing Cattleya's genuine calmness and girlish aura, he confirmed one thing.

The person they were talking to yesterday was probably not Gadria herself, but Lu Sha in front of them.

Although it sounds incredible, there are so many special Pokémon; he has personally seen countless Pokémon that are smarter than humans.

"Crunch! (Indeed, what kind of meat is this? Do you understand what I mean?)" Lu Sha asked with interest.

Judging from his discerning palate, the beef that Zhimi selects is of exceptional quality, receiving high praise for both the Mini Dragon and the Cattleya.

After the mini dragon finished eating one piece, it almost passed out happily.

"It's an honor to introduce ingredients to diners. I can sense any conversation about cooking."

Zhimi looked at Lu Sha, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration, and generously shared, "This is beef tenderloin from Tauros, the most tender cut of Tauros meat. Of course, I have no intention of harming Pokémon; it's synthetic meat made with advanced technology, and the taste is exactly the same."

"Crunch! (Wow, it's hard to believe Kentauro meat can be this tender. Chef Zimi is really skilled!)" Lu Sha pictured Tauros in her mind. It was hard to imagine that Tauros, with its muscular body, could have such tender flesh.

Lu Sha does know a bit about the so-called technological synthesis; it's actually Pokémon cloning technology.

The mass production of Pokémon organs and meat using cloning technology is permitted under League law.

The Pokémon parts produced in this way can only be used as food; they have no attribute energy and are not protected by world rules.

Most importantly, it's quite cheap.

Going through the trouble of dismembering and capturing Pokémon is far less cost-effective than this method, and the Pokémon are exactly the same in both appearance and quality.

Of course, it is said that there are still quite a few people who are obsessed with eating wild animals.

But that's the diversity of people; no matter how much you prohibit it, it's impossible for everyone to become a good person. Some people even like to eat people.

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