Chapter 11 A large number of reporters arrived
Chen Ming's documentary clip, like a pebble thrown into a lake, created ripples across the internet. In just 72 hours, the hashtag #SuYingxue'sLunchbox# garnered over 300 million views, and related videos accumulated over 50 million views across various platforms. Netizens affectionately dubbed this actress, who insisted on personally cooking meals for the film crew, "37-Degree Chef," a warm and endearing nickname that quickly climbed into the top three of the trending topics list.
"Which film crew is this? I want to be an extra too!"
"That boiled fish fillet looks so delicious! Which Michelin-starred chef made it?"
"Who is Su Yingxue? Why is she personally making lunchboxes for the entire crew?"
The most talked-about moment was Chen Ming's heartwarming interview: "Food has a temperature, thirty-seven degrees, just like a person's body temperature." This memorable quote was turned into countless memes and spread wildly on social media platforms.
When Mei Ruoguo's agent rushed into the dressing room, the rising star was studying a new script. The three words "Su Yingxue" flashing on her phone screen instantly caught her attention.
"What? That new actor..." Mei Ruoguo snatched the phone, her fingers flying across the screen. Her eyes lit up when she saw the pot of bright red and tempting boiled fish fillets in the documentary.
"I want a cameo role in 'The Banquet of Chang'an'!" Mei Ruoguo put down her script, her voice filled with rare excitement. "It's the same production as Su Yingxue's. Remember to tell the assistant director I can join the crew tomorrow."
The agent raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Didn't you complain about the filming location being too remote last time...?"
“Things are different now,” Mei Ruoguo waved her phone. “Being able to eat a boxed lunch made by a chef from 37 Degrees is an experience that money can’t buy.” She could already picture herself holding a steaming hot boxed lunch and smiling happily at the camera.
It's generating a lot of buzz, it's good for hype, and most importantly, she wants to know where she falls short compared to Su Yingxue. Last time, she was given the role, but Su Yingxue just left and was making takeout.
Meanwhile, Shen Yu's fan group exploded.
"Look, ladies! My Yuyu is in a documentary! She's really eating a boxed lunch!"
"That fish fillet... ahhh, my mouth is watering!"
"Yu Yu said she hasn't had fish slices for three days... Waaaaah, I want some too!"
Shen Yu was lying in the back seat of her van scrolling through her phone when she saw fans turning her snatching fish slices into various funny memes, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud. She opened the comments section and saw someone jokingly saying, "Yu Yu is going to be the spokesperson for foodies!" She immediately replied, "Fish slices made by a chef at 37 degrees Celsius—you're not human if you don't eat them!"
Zhu Xiaoxiao peeked over: "Are you interacting with fans again?" Seeing Shen Yu laughing so hard she was doubled over, she shook her head knowingly, "Wait until we get to the set, then we'll see if you're still laughing. Three more pages of lines today."
Shen Yu looked miserable for a moment, then smiled again. She remembered Su Yingxue saying there would be a big meal today. Her heart started to flutter again.
He Qianyu's fan club has been extremely busy these past two days. On Weibo, the hashtag #HeartbreakingForQianyu'sShortWeightLoss# continues to gain momentum, with fans requesting to visit the set and see firsthand what their idol's diet is like.
"My brother has lost a lot of weight. So pitiful!"
"The documentary says the older brother almost fainted."
"This food looks good, but is it really delicious, or is it just an illusion?"
"That person upstairs is a fake fan! You should be concerned about your idol's health!!!"
The fan club president held an emergency meeting overnight and ultimately decided to launch a "Protecting Qianyu's Healthy Eating" set visit. When He Qianyu learned of this, he was practicing swordsmanship with the stuntmen on set, sweating profusely, and raised an eyebrow: "Are they sure they're not here to see me eat my boxed lunch?"
Three days later, an account verified as "He Qianyu Global Fan Club Official" posted a preview of a set visit: "Tomorrow morning at 10:00, we will visit the set of 'Chang'an Banquet' to verify whether the legendary '37-degree boxed lunch' really exists!" The accompanying picture was a screenshot from the documentary showing He Qianyu drinking three bowls of soup.
This Weibo post was like a bomb dropped into deep water, instantly triggering a tsunami of reposts and comments. Food bloggers, film and television influencers, and even some industry insiders who never participate in gossip shared the message.
At five o'clock in the morning, while the crew of "The Banquet of Chang'an" were still sound asleep,
The small kitchen on set of "The Banquet in Chang'an" was already lit with warm lights. Su Yingxue, wearing a clean apron, was kneading dough at the work surface. The dough gradually became soft and smooth under her hands, just like her peaceful mood at that moment.
"Xiao Su," Xu Guoqing tiptoed into the kitchen, carrying two cups of hot soy milk, "I heard that more than two hundred people are coming today?"
Su Yingxue didn't look up: "I've calculated it. Half a pound of ingredients per person should be enough." She glanced at the memo on the wall, "Zhu Xiaoxiao will be in charge of maintaining order, Xu Qingqing will guide people at the door, and Uncle Guoqing... you'll be in charge of taking photos."
Xu Guoqing took a sip of soy milk, smiled, and shook his head: "With my physique, I'd be better off moving tables than taking pictures." He paused, then lowered his voice, "Xiao Su, are you really not considering hiring a professional chef? This setup..."
“No need,” Su Yingxue placed the last dough ball into the steamer. “My grandma always said that the most important thing about cooking is the thought behind it.” She wiped her hands and took a jar of homemade chili sauce from the refrigerator. “Besides, I promised everyone.”
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By nine o'clock in the morning, a long line had already formed outside the film set. Fans held up cameras, light boards, and some even brought professional live-streaming equipment. Fang Xiang, as the reporter representative, was the first to arrive. When she took off her mask, Su Yingxue almost didn't recognize her.
"Su Yingxue!" Fang Xiang waved excitedly, "I'm here again! This time I brought twenty friends!"
Su Yingxue greeted them with a smile: "Welcome, welcome! We've prepared a special menu today."
At 9:30, He Qianyu's van slowly pulled up. He was wearing a black mask, but sharp-eyed fans immediately recognized him. Amid screams, He Qianyu straightened his collar as he got out of the car.
"Qianyu! Over here!" The fans crowded around, but were politely stopped by the staff.
“Everyone, please don’t rush,” He Qianyu said, taking off her sunglasses and revealing a gentle smile. “We’ll just line up.”
At exactly 10:00 AM, when Su Yingxue opened the door to the small kitchen, the scene before her stunned her—at least two hundred people were crammed onto both sides of the narrow passageway, with more people arriving in the distance. Flashbulbs went off one after another, like the opening of a mini concert.
"Hello everyone," Su Yingxue took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said in a gentle yet firm voice, "Welcome to our... cafeteria."
A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd. Fang Xiang pushed his way to the front, followed by a group of industry insiders who had rushed over upon hearing the news. Mei Ruoguo, wearing a fisherman's hat, stood quietly at the back of the crowd, but her eyes shone with an astonishing light.
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