Player 3 was actually helping Chef Li tend the fire, and somehow managed to evade the hunters' pursuit time and time again.

Chef Li raised an eyebrow: "The fire is burning quite well. This time, turn the fire down a bit."

"Oh! Okay..." Player Three shrank back, and from the outside, he really couldn't be seen at all.

Audience: ...What's with this level of professional skill? If I remember correctly, this guy is supposed to be playing the role of a refined, wealthy young master!

He just descended to the mortal realm like that?

The building collapsed just like that?

Even professional chefs have affirmed its excellence!

Player 3's agent: ...This isn't the first time I've participated, but it really caught me off guard!

Fortunately, the fans did not wail or riot; instead, they found it novel and discussed it extensively.

The agent breathed a sigh of relief; although he had landed face-first on the ground, there was still hope.

It's just a matter of changing the character's personality and the storyline.

Chef Li said calmly, "Eight people per table, eat when it's full, and consciously abide by the rules."

"Don't start eating until the table is full."

Liu Yun looked at Gou Dan, and everyone else kept repeating the same thing about him.

Liu Yun thought for a moment: "Gou Dan, why don't you go eat?"

To everyone's astonishment, Gou Dan even changed his lines: "They said I'm not allowed to sit at the table because I'm a thief."

Wen Chu exclaimed, "Did this trigger some keyword?"

After playing a lot of games, I've come to understand some key points.

Liu Yun: "The key words are probably 'dog egg' and 'eating,' which are related to this banquet."

"The old village chief has talked about Gou Dan too much; this is clearly a hint!"

Wen Chu was shocked: "So, none of us here call him 'Dog Egg'?"

The group exchanged bewildered glances. Was there something about this name that was difficult to say?

Why did everyone subconsciously avoid it?

Liu Yun glanced at the tables all over the square and suspected that the production team was taking the opportunity to treat the entire crew to a banquet.

Chef Li volunteered to be an NPC; he's taken on a huge job!

No wonder Chef Li has been busy since yesterday.

However, Chef Li seemed quite happy, so he must have done it voluntarily and was very interested in it.

Liu Yun walked directly to the innermost table in the nearest row. Even if a hunter could cross the obstacle, this distance would give him enough reaction time.

In previous episodes, the players had food and energy-boosting items, but they had never had a full-fledged feast like this.

Can we still sit down and eat?

How can it feel so unreal?

Therefore, no one considered sitting at the same table.

There are quite a few players, but it's okay to sit at one table here, but not two.

Once the table was full, Liu Yun asked if the meal could begin. With Chef Li's approval, they could start eating.

Liu Yun took a bowl, filled it with a little of everything, then stood up and handed it to Gou Dan, also giving him a pair of chopsticks.

Dog Egg: ...Finally someone is following the plot, but to be honest, they didn't even build any points.

To be honest, this half-bowl is quite substantial; wasting it would be shameful.

I've been drooling for ages, and I finally got to eat it! The chef's skills are truly exceptional; it was quite delicious.

This person wasn't a villager, but a member of the production crew; after all, not everyone has the talent of the old village chief.

It's a live broadcast, and mistakes can be difficult to fix, so staff members naturally have to step in.

After wolfing down a few mouthfuls, Gou Dan looked up and said, "I know you're not from the village. I've lived here for so many years, I know everyone in the village."

"You all appeared out of nowhere, who are you people?"

Liu Yun was surprised; this was a clear-headed person!

Unlike the rest of the village, no one else knew what had happened.

You know?

Do you know what happened in your village?

Seeing that they had started chatting, people from the other side of the table swarmed over.

Zhang Xiaopang picked up two pieces of food with his chopsticks, looked at the table and the crowd, quickly ate a couple of bites before coming over, and couldn't help but say to the camera, "Wow, this tastes amazing! It's really delicious. I wonder if I can come and join the feast after the game is over?"

Zhang Xiaopang's fans: ...This comment is definitely intentional, it has that vibe.

However, it definitely looks delicious.

It's pitiful that they can't even eat properly.

Some people say that Liu Yun shouldn't have been in such a hurry; she should have at least eaten something before proceeding with the plot.

Some people said that everyone should give the leftovers to Gou Dan... Although there's nothing wrong with the plot, it's good enough to have something to eat.

But that's actually inappropriate, since it's supposed to be a real-life NPC.

Even though it's worth the sacrifice for the sake of the plot, it will definitely be met with a barrage of criticism.

Chef Li was quite happy, probably because Zhang Xiaopang was so eager to come and eat, which proved that his cooking skills were good!

"Of course you can. Today is New Year's Eve, and this is the whole village's New Year's Eve dinner. If you have time, come and eat quickly, or there will only be leftovers."

Feifei, who is relatively good with numbers and logic, said with a puzzled look, "There are so many people in our village! There are a hundred tables, and it's a continuous feast. Once one table is finished, the next table can continue eating."

Chef Li ignored the question, saying, "Come early, it might snow tonight."

Song Xingfei: "What kind of nonsense is this? It gives me a headache."

The live stream viewers were also discussing it.

"Is the answer irrelevant because the keyword wasn't triggered? Or did the question miss the point?"

"Is there some message in these words? Ugh, my head feels so itchy, maybe my brain is starting to grow."

"I don't understand. This round's task is really difficult. Do I have to have such a high balance between mental and physical effort?"

"Those who criticize the script, please jump out and explain what's going on. I'm really anxious reading this."

"Yes, yes, let's talk about the script quickly. It would be best to post the script here. I want to look smarter."

Haters: ...They didn't say anything, yet they're being mocked?

Sorry, they don't exist.

Over there, Liu Yun and Gou Dan's conversation continued.

Faced with Liu Yun's question, Gou Dan smiled mysteriously: "I don't know what happened either, but... I have a huge secret."

Liu Yun: "...What secret?"

Can you please not be so dramatic?

Dog Egg: "If it's a secret, what's the point of telling you if I've already told you?"

Liu Yun: "...Then how will you tell me?"

Dog Egg chuckled: "Unless you prepare a year's worth of food for me."

Liu Yun chuckled: "A year? That's a rather subtle number. Looks like Gou Dan is quite clever!"

"If I remember correctly, the village's cycle is one year. Does that mean that as long as I give you a year's worth of food, you'll reappear in the next cycle after you finish eating it? That way, you won't lack food?"

Dog Egg: ...You already guessed that, how are we supposed to continue?!

Suddenly, she switched into dramatic mode, filled with vigilance and anger, "You, you, how did you know?"

"You suddenly appeared. What are you doing here? You're not here to ruin our secret, are you?"

"You don't want us to live forever, do you?"

Liu Yun: "...So, your secret is immortality?"

Is this some kind of forced plot device?