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She was fully aware of her boss's ambitions and had been working towards them all these years.
"Hmph, they may have some tricks up their sleeves, but they're not what we need. Even Abe no Seimei is already dead, isn't he?" The other person snorted and continued, "Moreover, their methods are extremely strange. If we provoke them rashly, it will be detrimental to our plans."
"Alright! I'll investigate then!" Vermouth revealed a playful expression. Strange power, huh? Seems quite interesting!
"Be careful with your methods. If necessary, you can spare no expense!" the other person said meaningfully.
"Understood!" A hint of sarcasm flashed across Vermouth's lips before she quickly hung up the phone.
Such special power is not so easy to obtain. Otherwise, their organization would not have struggled for it for so long.
They might be able to acquire some minor skills through transactions, but achieving immortality through special abilities is easier said than done.
That old geezer is just talking nonsense!
Of course, the idea of having many ghosts and monsters, conducting research on them in various ways, and then modifying their bodies is truly horrifying.
Although Vermouth was unhappy, she was still very efficient at work and soon arrived downstairs to begin her investigation.
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"Is this the restaurant of Shinomiya Kojiro?" Fang Yan stood at the entrance of a restaurant about ten kilometers away from his home. Unfortunately, the restaurant, which usually required a queue of several hours, was closed at this moment.
Clearly, the information that Erina Nakiri gave Fang Yan earlier was not problematic.
Otherwise, this restaurant, located in a bustling downtown area, wouldn't have been able to close down so easily.
For most people, the daily rent is an astronomical figure.
“However, there doesn’t seem to be any problem here!” Fang Yan silently sensed the surrounding atmosphere again, but did not detect any obvious ghostly aura.
Fang Yan's perception may be lacking, but he really hasn't discovered anything yet.
"Could it be that someone has cursed Shinomiya Kojiro, and even his assistant chef?" Fang Yan then quickly thought, "But is it really necessary to target just one chef? Even if it's competition between colleagues, it doesn't seem necessary to go to such lengths!"
In this world, although there is also Totsuki, the status of chefs is not as high as in the anime. Ordinary chefs are just like everyone else.
Of course, the Nakiri Erina family is quite large. Totsuki Culinary Academy is not only the best culinary school in the entire Sakura Prefecture, but also owns a series of hotels and resorts, making it a leader in the hotel and resort industry.
Many members of Erina Nakiri's family even hold positions in international culinary associations.
This is still a family of chefs, just not as prominent as in the anime.
In Fang Yan's eyes, being a good chef wasn't actually that lucrative. At least, Shinomiya Kojiro didn't seem worth the trouble of hiring someone specifically to target him.
Well, at this moment, Fang Yan was fifty percent certain that someone was trying to mess with Shinomiya Kojiro.
As for the remaining 50% certainty, it was because Shinomiya Kojiro was entangled with demons, and it was his own bad luck.
“However, the surname Shinomiya!” Soon, Fang Yan revealed another intriguing expression.
The surname Shigong is not as rare as one might imagine, but after connecting it to this incident, Fang Yan thought of many things.
Could it be that Kojiro Shinomiya has some connection with the Shinomiya Foundation?
Fang Yan was no stranger to the Shinomiya Group; there was a young lady from the Shinomiya Group in his school's student council.
Although this young lady is at a clear disadvantage compared to her brother, compared to ordinary people, or even ordinary "rich people", Kaguya Shinomiya is still an absolute superior person!
What if Kojiro Shinomiya is connected to the Shinomiya Foundation? That would be interesting!
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"Should we get involved?" Fang Yan was a little conflicted. To be honest, he didn't really like the surname Shigong.
Admittedly, the silly rich girl in anime is cute and interesting, but in reality, Kaguya Shinomiya is still an ice queen; she hasn't lost her mind because of love.
Moreover, the people in the Shinomiya Group are generally not of very high character. When doing business, they believe that those who obey them prosper and those who oppose them perish. In Sakura Province, the Shinomiya Group's domineering nature is well-known.
Those forces that dared to oppose the Shinomiya Zaibatsu were either completely wiped out or turned into household slaves after being defeated. Just like Hayasaka Ai, whose family opposed the Shinomiya Zaibatsu and was defeated, they became a subordinate family, which was no different from being a household servant.
Similarly, Fang Yan's family also had conflicts with the Sigong Consortium. They competed with each other when they were doing business. If it weren't for Fang Yan's father having some connections on the mainland—well, maybe only a tiny bit—their family would probably be finished.
For the Shinomiya family, that incident was a disgrace, but they were helpless against the Fang Yan family. After all, the Shinomiya Group could dominate in Sakura Province, but it didn't have the power it had on the mainland.
Therefore, while at school, Fang Yan was inexplicably challenged by Kaguya Shinomiya, but he didn't pay any attention to it.
After all, he was just an ordinary otaku.
"What a pity!" Fang Yan thought for a moment and decided to leave. Although he also wanted to find those demons and monsters to deal with, the shop was not open. Fang Yan couldn't possibly shamelessly go to Shinomiya Kojiro and beg him to solve the problem for him.
Fang Yan could sense that the world was changing. The problem of ghosts and monsters, which had not been encountered for more than ten years, would probably become familiar to people in the near future. It seemed that encountering ghosts and monsters would not be difficult afterward.
However, I need to improve my strength as soon as possible.
"Yes!! It is indeed a pity!" At this moment, a gentle female voice sounded from behind Fang Yan.
Fang Yan turned around and saw a cute girl with a single ponytail. Well, she couldn't really be called a girl. In terms of age, this woman should be considered an older sister, Hinako Inui!
He is also someone who feels familiar.
However, compared to the villainous bonus that Shinomiya Kojiro had at the beginning, Inui Hinako has always been the confidante older sister to the main characters.
Fang Yan also knew Inui Hinako, thanks to Nakiri Erina. That girl would often be invited to try various delicacies, and sometimes she would take Fang Yan to try them if she thought they were delicious. Fang Yan had been to Inui Hinako's shop a few times.
This seemingly harmless girl is an absolute culinary genius among her peers; even Kojiro Shinomiya's culinary skills might not be as good as Hinako Inui's!
Don't be fooled by the fact that Kojiro Shinomiya was once the first seat of Totsuki Academy while Hinako Inui was only the second seat. That was based on the fact that Kojiro Shinomiya was a year older than Hinako Inui. A one-year gap is not so easy to bridge.
Afterwards, Kojiro Shinomiya went abroad, and his cooking skills did not improve as quickly as expected, and even stagnated. Meanwhile, Hinako Inui continued to improve and became one of the best among her peers. Even the picky Erina Nakiri praised Hinako Inui in private.
"It's you, Ms. Inui!" Fang Yan took off his sunglasses and mask and greeted Inui Hinako.
"It's you? Fang Yan!" At this moment, Hinako Inui finally recognized Fang Yan's identity. She was obviously no stranger to this boy who was often with Erina Nakiri.
After all, the other party often comes to his shop to support his business!
"Long time no see!" Fang Yan said with a smile. Since he couldn't find any ghosts, Fang Yan didn't want to continue hiding. After all, wearing a mask and such was not something he was particularly familiar with.
"I remember you visited my shop a few days ago, didn't you?" Hinako Inui said with a smile, her eyes narrowed, seemingly unaware that Fang Yan was just being polite.
"Uh!" Fang Yan gave a wry smile. "Miss Qianri, what are you doing here? I remember your shop isn't in the same direction as this place, is it?"
"I couldn't get in touch with my senior, so I came to check on him!" Hinako Inui looked at the closed shop door and said with a worried expression, "Cooking skills are even more important to a chef than their own life. I'm afraid my senior can't accept that the food he cooks has no flavor at all, right?"
"Is that so?" Fang Yan nodded slightly. It seemed that this somewhat cunning legal loli also admired Shinomiya Kojiro.
“But I haven’t been able to contact him these past two days. I’ve searched everywhere, but I still can’t reach him. It seems he’s not at the shop either!” Hinako Inui continued with a wry smile, “I don’t know where he’s gone.”
"Where's your home?" Fang Yan asked, then added with a sarcastic remark, "I heard that the chefs at his restaurant have all lost their culinary skills. You still dare to come here? You've got some nerve!"
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Just as Hinako Inui said, cooking skills are more important than life itself for a chef, and under such circumstances, who wouldn't avoid Kojiro Shinomiya?
If they were to get infected themselves and be unable to cook delicious dishes in the future, it would be worse for them than death.
Faced with Fang Yan's words, Inui Hinako remained silent. She had no idea what to do about Shinomiya Kojiro's situation. She had never heard of a chef's cooking becoming tasteless.
If she hadn't heard it from her friend, Hinako Inui probably would never have known that such a thing happened.
As for whether she herself would become like that, Hinako Inui didn't consider it; she just wanted to do what she should do.
"I don't know where my senior lives, and I can't get through to him on the phone!" After thinking for a moment, Hinako Inui still said.
"Is that so?" Fang Yan nodded slightly. It seemed that the relationship between Shinomiya Kojiro and Inui Hinako wasn't as good as he had imagined. But thinking about it, it made sense. Inui Hinako wasn't the type to fawn over someone. Even if she had some slight feelings for him...
It's more about admiration for someone with exceptional culinary skills. As Hinako Inui's cooking skills surpass those of her, their feelings for each other also change.
Moreover, Hinako Inui doesn't usually pay attention to Kojiro Shinomiya's affairs. Otherwise, how could Fang Yan have known about it, and why would Hinako Inui arrive so late?
If she were a simp, Hinako Inui would be absolutely unacceptable.
"So, Fang Yan, what are you going to do next? Why don't you come sit with me for a while!" Inui Hinako smiled and looked at Fang Yan, saying, "If you want to eat French food, I can try making it, but the taste might not be as good!"
"Then I'll have to trouble you!" Fang Yan said to Inui Hinako after thinking for a moment.
It just so happens that he hasn't eaten yet. He's been having nightmares for the past few days, and today he was even being chased by Aki Tomoya. Fang Yan hasn't had a proper meal yet.
Despite Inui Hinako's claim that she is not good at French cuisine, as a graduate of Totsuki Culinary Academy and even once the first seat, how could she not know how to cook French food? She is just better at Japanese cuisine.
"Hmm!" Hinako Inui nodded slightly, and was about to push her stroller aside when she looked to the other side, attracted by another figure.
"What's wrong?" When Fang Yan asked this question, he also sensed a strange aura. Following Inui Hinako's gaze, Fang Yan saw a disheveled man with a cigarette in his mouth and a bottle in his hand, staggering towards him from a distance.
It's you, Sharp Brother! No, it's Shinomiya Kojiro!
Fang Yan wasn't very familiar with Shinomiya Kojiro, but he had met him a few times. He was definitely a handsome young nobleman, but someone who paid meticulous attention to detail was now looking disheveled, which was really hard to understand.
"Senior!" Hinako Inui rushed to Kojiro Shinomiya and greeted him with concern.
"Oh, it's you! Are you here to laugh at me too?" Shinomiya Kojiro glanced at Inui Hinako in front of him and said with a wry smile.
"No, no! I came to visit you!" Hinako Inui quickly explained, feeling a sense of helplessness. She knew that the man in front of her was a man with a very strong sense of pride.
He would never accept such kindness from others.
"Heh, so you want to make fun of me too?" Shinomiya Kojiro sneered. "Haven't you always wanted to surpass me? Fine, now I have nothing left. I admit I'm inferior to you, okay?"
"Me?" Hinako Inui wanted to explain something, but when she opened her mouth, she couldn't say anything.
At that moment, another voice rang out from the side: "Mr. Shinomiya, have you offended anyone before?"
"What do you mean?" Shinomiya Kojiro turned his head and, upon seeing Fang Yan, asked, though somewhat impatient.
This boy had come to his shop with Erina Nakiri before, so it would be hard for him not to remember him.
When did that young lady from Totsuki become so close to anyone else?
“It means you’ve offended some special people, or someone wants to harm you, like by cursing you or something!” Fang Yan said, staring at Shinomiya Kojiro.
Fang Yan said that he was just a martial artist now, but he could feel the difference in Shinomiya Kojiro. This person was cursed!
Even though he was extremely slovenly, Fang Yan could still see the dark aura on Shinomiya Kojiro's face.
At this moment, he was also very fortunate that the abilities he inherited from Dongjun included these methods. If it were someone like Ximen Chuixue, he might be cool, but all he could do was fight!
"A curse?" Shinomiya Kojiro's pupils contracted upon hearing this. He quickly walked up to Fang Yan, grabbed Fang Yan's arm tightly, and said, "Do you know something? Please, tell me!"