Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

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A tall, crystal-clear glass.

It emitted a rainbow of colors under the refraction of candlelight, four words:

So beautiful!

Everything around us was enveloped in the soft candlelight, becoming hazy and beautiful.

Occasionally, the candle wick would emit a soft "crackling" sound, like notes dancing wildly in the symphony of the night, elegant and melodious!

Sitting at this table, time seems to slow down.

We haven't eaten yet!

It is already refreshing and delightful.

……

now.

Lin Xu, who had just arrived at the commander-in-chief's house, was taking a sip of wine.

He swallowed, a hint of excitement in his eyes, then picked up his wine glass and examined it closely for a while.

"good."

"It is indeed Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu."

"In terms of taste, there is no off-flavor, nor is there a strong pungent taste; it only has a sweet taste."

In Japan, the highest grade of sake is not Junmai Daiginjo.

Above that is Junmai Daiginjo Nama sake, and above that is Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu, which is the highest grade.

The body of the liquor!

They are all active and must be stored under refrigeration.

In Japan, it's difficult to find drinks that aren't locally grown or in season.

Speaking of seasonality, many wines exhibit slight variations between different years and seasons, resulting in numerous seasonally limited wines, such as:

The black rice wine that Lin Xu just drank is only available from December to March.

Because it had been refrigerated until now, I was fortunate enough to drink it.

The aroma of rice is rich.

It's very sweet and soft.

In addition, the cloudy sake has a unique taste...

Honestly, if he didn't have to go and review other restaurants later, he really would have liked to drink it all in one gulp.

"As expected of a second-class executive officer of WGO, he has a good eye for quality."

At the same time, Commander-in-Chief Senzaemon Nakiri also took a sip of sake and praised it.

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Judging from the level of production.

Between spicy and sweet, the sweet one is the premium one.

After all, anyone can make spicy liquor. Back when Japan was poor, everyone drank spicy liquor.

Moreover, many wines have some off-flavors when they are made, and those off-flavors are usually included in the "spicy" flavor, so spicy wines are generally served with food.

Sweet wine is more difficult to make.

In terms of how it's consumed, it's best enjoyed on its own.

……

He carefully examined Lin Xu.

Looking at his resolute features, bright eyes, and the powerful aura he exuded, the commander-in-chief felt both admiration and helplessness.

"Being in charge of restaurant reviews across all of Japan must be tough, right?"

The commander-in-chief withdrew his gaze and asked in a murmur.

"It wasn't very hard."

"After all, Rantabhi has already reviewed many restaurants; I'm just responsible for the final stage!"

Lin Xu said calmly.

"is it?"

"When I heard that Managi had asked you to take over Rantabi's judging duties, I was very worried."

"Because these jobs are always arduous and boring."

"Furthermore, you are a lecturer at Totsuki Academy."

"You're responsible for teaching elementary school students here during the day, and I'm afraid you'll be too busy and might even ruin your health!"

After speaking, the commander-in-chief picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

……

There are currently only 12 executives directly under the WGO worldwide.

Of these 12 people, we have to exclude Special Executive Officer Nakiri Managi and Life Secretary Anne. Only 10 people are truly the backbone of maintaining the operation of the entire WGO Gourmet Organization!

Every year, they visit the restaurant anonymously and dine there.

Workload.

It's definitely impossible to calculate.

However, take Rantab herself as an example, before Lin Xu took over her judging work.

She has visited 776 famous restaurants throughout Japan, eaten at least 500 meals, and stayed in hotels and inns for more than 180 nights.

As for the itinerary...

It's even more exaggerated, reaching approximately 3.5 kilometers.

You can take the high-speed rail, an airplane, a car, or a ship...

For a while, she was basically thinking about which plane and car to take to get to which restaurant.

Such a heavy workload naturally almost caused her to break down.

Due to her own lack of ability and the various difficulties in the current WGO star restaurant review work, Nakiri Managi was ultimately forced to order Hayashi Asahi to take her place!

……

on the other hand.

The requirements for becoming a WGO executive are extremely stringent.

In the past, when faced with a shortage of executives, Anne suggested to Nakiri Managi that WGO should relax the requirements and recruit more executives.

result.

What I got in return was a heartless rejection!

Because in Managi's eyes, the executive officer represents the WGO Gourmet Organization.

They must be among the very best in the entire culinary world.

Otherwise, any Tom, Dick, or Harry could get in, and in the end, it would be the reputation of the WGO that would be damaged!

Therefore, ever since then.

No one suggested expanding the number of executive officers anymore.

It wasn't until last month, with Lin Xu's appearance and his cooking skills that could conquer God's Tongue, that Managi finally made an exception and quickly promoted him to WGO Second-Class Executive Officer!

……

"People around the world are quite envious of the WGO executive."

"Because they are spies in the culinary world, their work is kept secret from everyone, not even their closest relatives know what they are really doing."

"Often, I come alone from the wind, and then, under the protection of the night, I disappear back into the night."

"of course."

"More than 70 billion people worldwide."

Ultimately, only 12 people became executives.

"Such a probability naturally adds a lot of mystery to the identity of WGO Executive Officer."

Lin Xu was also drinking sake, then exhaled the smell of sake and said, "Currently, I don't really feel tired from this job; on the contrary, I'm quite happy about it."

"After all, every restaurant is different, and every dish is different."

"They are all codes yet to be deciphered."

Does the negative space in the plating subtly reflect the philosophy of the cuisine? Is the consistency of the sauce precise to the millimeter? Does the chef's choice of ingredients contain hidden cultural metaphors?

"The most fascinating paradox of this profession lies in the need to maintain a discerning romanticism. You must analyze the temperature curves of a dish like a scientist, and simultaneously feel the soul-stirring power of food like a poet!"

"Finally, it's not just the food that's being judged."

"That kind of balancing act between reason and emotion makes every meal a double adventure of intellect and feeling."

"Ok!"

"Of course, that's possible."

"I've only been in this job for a short time, and I haven't entered the period of job burnout yet!"

……

"Lin Xu".

"I've noticed that the more you try to examine something, the more mysterious it seems to you!"

"Sigh, every time I talk to you, I feel like I understand you less and less?"

The commander-in-chief pondered Lin Xu's words, and finally felt that his mysterious aura had only intensified.

He had always wanted to uncover the mystery surrounding Lin Xu, and to this end, he secretly sent many people to investigate his background, but the results were all very little.

Based on the information currently available...

Lin Xu's past from childhood to adulthood is basically a blank.

Correct.

He is from the Celestial Empire.

However, all information about his previous address, lifestyle, relatives, friends, etc. in China is unknown!

Who taught him his amazing culinary skills?

Nobody knows this.

The only thing we know is what happened last month.

Suddenly appearing in a small town on the US-Mexico border, running a five-star hotel!

It is said that when it first opened...

Hundreds of top figures from the American elite attended the event.

Even WGO First-Class Executive Officer Annie discovered Lin Xu's powerful abilities that day, and immediately introduced him to Nakiri Managi upon returning home.

later.

Things are becoming clearer.

Lin Xu was invited to attend the annual judging meeting held by WGO.

She also prepared food on-site, successfully breaking Nakiri Managi's God Tongue curse, and was thus promoted to WGO Second-Class Executive Officer.

……

"General Commander."

"What's so mysterious about me?"