"No, Grandpa's health isn't good, he can't eat such greasy and heavy food."
Takahashi Airi said in a deep voice.
"Moreover, isn't it the most basic ability a chef should possess to decide on a dish based on the guest's condition and taste?"
She looked at Satou coldly with her dark pupils and said, "I'm very skeptical now whether what the Principal and others said earlier was true. Or were they fabricating an outstanding student representative for us to see to cover up their dereliction of duty?"
The Vice Principal and others on the side were covered in cold sweat; they never expected Satou, on whom they had placed high hopes, to make such a mistake.
Not only did he fail to satisfy the other party, but he also displeased them, which was truly a net loss.
At this moment, the Vice Principal began to doubt again, could Izayoi Tsuki have been lying?
Serving such a spicy and greasy dish to a ninety-year-old man, no chef would do that, right?
Satou was also a bit troubled. At the time, he thought this dish for replenishing energy would be very suitable for the elderly, but he hadn't considered this point. Indeed, elderly people of that age should eat light dishes.
"Don't worry, you'll know once you taste it."
Satou said.
"As a doctor, I don't really recommend an old gentleman eating such greasy dishes."
A private doctor accompanying them adjusted his glasses and said.
"Did you hear that? What if my grandfather feels unwell after eating this spicy and greasy dish?"
Takahashi Airi said displeasedly, "As for your skill level, whether you're just making up the numbers, I will personally evaluate it."
"Haha, Airi, don't say that. After all, it's a student's effort, and I, an old man, must taste it no matter what."
Takahashi Fumio's face showed a kind smile, then he stared at the plate of Twice Cooked Pork in front of him, his eyes shining, "Besides, I haven't eaten such heavily flavored dishes in years, and it makes me very nostalgic."
Ever since his body became weaker, following his private doctor's advice, he only ate light, high-protein foods every day. While healthy, eating too much of it always felt bland.
At this moment, suddenly seeing this shiny, spicy Twice Cooked Pork, his appetite was greatly stimulated.
"But, this isn't good for your health, Grandpa, and Mom will be unhappy if she finds out."
Takahashi Airi hesitated.
"Indeed, old sir, you shouldn't eat this dish."
The private doctor also advised.
"Won't it be fine if you don't tell your mom?"
Takahashi Fumio's face showed a sly smile.
Takahashi Airi was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a while, then nodded and said, "Alright then, but only one slice."
Seeing that the young lady had spoken, the doctor stopped saying anything more.
"No problem."
Takahashi Fumio agreed with a smile, then picked up his chopsticks, took a shiny slice of Twice Cooked Pork, and put it into his mouth.
The golden-fried Twice Cooked Pork was spicy and delicious, crispy and tender, fatty but not greasy, and incredibly tasty.
Takahashi Fumio had long since forgotten his earlier promise to only eat one slice. His chopsticks kept reaching out, putting slice after slice of Twice Cooked Pork into his mouth.
"It's so delicious, it's truly too delicious."
Takahashi Fumio said with a look of intoxication.
"Grandpa!"
Takahashi Airi was startled, noticing her grandfather's face getting redder and redder, unusually excited.
"What's going on?"
The Principal and the others were also greatly surprised.
The old man who was previously sickly and even needed a wheelchair to walk, now suddenly had a flushed face and was full of vigor. No matter how you looked at it, it was too illogical!
"Could it be that this dish had some stimulant added to it?"
The doctor said, alarmed.
"What? Stimulant?"
Takahashi Airi glared fiercely at Satou. Giving such a thing to an old man could very likely be fatal!
"Grandpa, how do you feel now? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?"
She quickly looked at her grandfather.
"No, Airi, I feel great now, as if I've suddenly become ten years younger."
Takahashi Fumio was refreshed and vibrant, his complexion much better than before.
"How can this be?"
Takahashi Airi was stunned, and everyone else also looked shocked.
She quickly looked at the doctor.
The doctor was already examining the old man's body, but he found that the old man's body was perfectly normal and very healthy.
At this point, the doctor was also bewildered.
"Is it because of this dish?"
Takahashi Airi quickly picked up a chopstickful of Twice Cooked Pork and put it into her mouth.
The fiery sensation, like a volcanic eruption, instantly made her feel full of vitality.
The fatigue from the long car ride also disappeared instantly.
"Could it be that he is actually skilled in medicinal cuisine? Did he add some medicinal ingredients to this dish?"
Takahashi Airi speculated; she could only understand it this way.
She couldn't help but look at Satou. At first, she had doubted his ability, but now she believed what the Principal and the others said.
Someone who could make such a miraculous dish, let alone twenty thousand for one dish, even two hundred thousand, people would probably buy it.
"Student, did you cast a spell on this dish? It's truly amazing. After eating your dish, I feel much more energetic."
Takahashi Fumio smiled and looked at Satou, saying, "You must be a medicinal chef, right? These ingredients must have been soaked in special medicinal broth, right?"
There is a type of chef who is indeed good at adding medicinal ingredients to dishes to regulate people's bodies, just like Hisako Arato is skilled in medicinal cuisine.
So Takahashi Fumio naturally assumed Satou was a chef skilled in medicinal cuisine.
However, he had also eaten dishes from many top medicinal chefs, but never once had a dish been as miraculous as this one.
"So that's it, it's medicinal cuisine?"
The Principal and the others suddenly understood. Seeing the Chairman's appearance earlier, they were truly scared out of their wits, worried that the Chairman might suddenly pass away.
"Medicinal cuisine is truly amazing."
The doctor also exclaimed in wonder. Hospitals often prepare special medicinal cuisine for patients to help them recover, but this was the first time he had seen medicinal cuisine with such powerful effects.
"The gap between us is getting wider and wider."
Izayoi Tsuki also sighed, suddenly feeling a sense of loss.
She had originally thought that by working hard to improve her strength, she could get closer to Satou, but she never expected to become more and more distant.
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