Chapter 25 Steamed Sea Bass Doesn't Mind Playing Poor
Huo Yubai was not just talking. He was already walking towards the kitchen. Yun Xiangrong lagged behind him by two steps. As he walked forward, he said to the camera, "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, Huo Yubai. Where is your backbone?"
"What is backbone? Can you eat it?" Huo Yubai looked back at her.
"That's right. Food is the most important thing for people." Yun Xiangrong thought, no matter how others defined their identities, at this moment, they were just ordinary diners like everyone else.
Yun Xiangrong's camera was now focused on Ji Qingzhi who was busy in the kitchen. She was so focused that she didn't notice them outside the glass. This was the first time she saw her cooking.
"Sister Ji is so awesome." The only sound of Ji Qingzhi's knife was heard when she was cutting vegetables, and Huo Yubai was amazed.
"Huo Yubai, I find that you are a very flexible person." This was the first time Yun Xiangrong and Huo Yubai worked together. There were rumors that the new movie emperor was very cold, so she always thought he didn't talk much, but this week's interaction directly broke this rumor.
"Sister Yun, it seems you have misunderstood me." Huo Yubai explained. As for the marketing accounts saying that he was aloof or something like that, those were all taken out of context.
Yun Xiangrong was about to speak when she realized that the people inside had noticed them and were looking at her, asking, "Are you going to start filming so soon?" Yun Xiangrong nodded at her. Her camera was always focused on Ji Qingzhi who was busy inside. Of course, she did not stop chatting with Huo Yubai.
Ji Qingzhi had just blanched the spareribs and cut the lettuce and carrot for the cold dish. The filming outside did not affect her operation. She only had one thought in her mind, and she didn't know how many shots of the braised food they had taken.
Sweet and sour spare ribs is Yun Xiangrong's favorite dish. The sea bass has also been processed. When the spare ribs are soaked, the sea bass can be put into the steamer. The cold-mixed shredded vegetables are just the right way to relieve the greasiness. Of course, there is also today's protagonist, stir-fried cabbage. According to her observation, after eating dishes watered with well water or water boiled with well water, the whole person's state will gradually improve. The only pity is that Yun Xiangrong has to go to the crew and can't eat these things for a long time.
And there's this guy Jiang Lianmeng. She hasn't been in contact since I sent her a flower basket last time. I didn't know until this morning that she had been filming a MV for a certain superstar's new song. Because the new song needs to be kept confidential before it's released, she's now free to leave after the filming.
Thinking of the appointment she and Jiang Lianmeng had made to meet at the restaurant tomorrow, she couldn't help but pursed her lips. She was quite busy, and she had never been so busy before in the circle.
"Do you think Sister Ji's cooking looks beautiful?" Huo Yubai asked the person next to him, touching his chin.
"I also think that her movements are so smooth. This is the first time I know that her muscle lines are so good." Because this drama contains mostly fighting scenes, Director Jiang has always emphasized to her that it is best to have muscle lines, which is more in line with her character.
"She has such a talent. If she chooses the right track, she will be well-known in the circle." Huo Yubai was really angry.
"I'm not too sure. Judging from her agent's shrewd personality, I think she was right not to reveal her specialties." Yun Xiangrong said and shook her head.
Huo Yubai sighed lightly. Outsiders think that their profession is glamorous, but only they themselves know how difficult every step they take is.
"I think the cold-mixed shredded vegetables is the best." Looking at Ji Qingzhi who had already started to prepare the sauce, Yun Xiangrong felt that the shredded vegetables became more and more delicious. It was at this moment that she remembered the method of preparing the sauce that Ji Qingzhi had given her last time. She quickly sent the list to the purchasing staff and asked them to buy a large portion of each condiment on the list.
"I'm looking forward to the sweet and sour spare ribs. Although the glass door blocks some of the aroma, I can still smell it." When Huo Yubai was a child, his favorite thing to eat was the sweet and sour spare ribs made by his mother. Later, his mother passed away when he was a sophomore in high school, and he hasn't eaten the delicious sweet and sour spare ribs for a long time. He had never made public this past event, so he was surprised to see sweet and sour pork ribs on the menu prepared by Ji Qingzhi today.
Both of them looked expectantly at Ji Qingzhi who was busy in the kitchen. Yun Xiangrong's camera kept following her. She thought that after this vlog was released, no one with eyes would say that she was hyping it up.
The amount of stir-fried pakchoi was much larger than usual. When the vegetable and tofu soup was put into the pot, Ji Qingzhi pushed open the door and came out. While asking Aunt Liu to serve the dishes, he reminded Yun Xiangrong: "Remember to eat more pakchoi later. It's not easy for you to eat fresh vegetables in the mountains."
"Yes, the current weather is still suitable for storage. The crew purchases once a week." Huo Yubai nodded to confirm her statement.
"The Chinese cabbage was planted by my father a while ago. It is a truly pollution-free vegetable." Now that everyone is starting to pursue pollution-free vegetables, it is important to emphasize this point.
"Then I have to eat more. If my uncle needs any help, just contact me directly." Yun Xiangrong also understood Ji Yuanfu's situation. She could only sigh that fate was a cruel thing.
"Don't worry. When have I ever been polite to you? You and Teacher Huo should go and have your meal quickly." Ji Qingzhi urged. The sea bass would become fishy when it got cold.
"Qingzhi, you don't have to be so polite, just call me by my name." Huo Yubai was used to climbing up the pole.
Ji Qingzhi was stunned for a moment, guessing that his kindness to her was probably because of Yun Xiangrong, so he smiled and nodded: "Okay."
"We're friends from now on, how about adding each other's contact information?" Huo Yubai said as he opened his page and asked her to scan the QR code.
"Okay." Ji Qingzhi didn't hesitate. This guy was the most popular person last year, so he never had too few connections.
The two successfully added each other's contact information. Huo Yubai breathed a sigh of relief, and then said in a half-teasing and half-joking tone: "Since we are friends, Qingzhi should not be partial to one over the other in the future."
Ji Qingzhi was a little confused for a moment, not understanding what Huo Yubai meant until Yun Xiangrong beside him slapped him on the shoulder and said, "Huo Yubai, you are a person who just exchanged contact information with me, and you have the nerve to compete for my favor. Do you know how many years we have known each other?"
Huo Yubai ignored Yun Xiangrong and looked at Ji Qingzhi eagerly: "Sister Ji, I don't ask for absolute fairness, I just ask you to include my number every time you send something to our Sister Yun?"
Ji Qingzhi chuckled: "Of course." This was exactly what she wanted.
"Let's go and eat first. We have to rush back to the crew later." Yun Xiangrong did not forget that they did not have much time today.
"Sister Ji, remember what you promised me just now." Huo Yubai originally wanted to ask for VIP status at Ji's restaurant, but after thinking about it, he realized that it was only the first day they met, so he shouldn't be too greedy and had to take it slow.
Aunt Liu had already served all the dishes and the rice was prepared in advance. The two of them tacitly put their chopsticks directly into the plate of sweet and sour spareribs. The spareribs were tender, the meat was not dry at all, and it was sweet and sour. Huo Yubai couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "This is the taste, authentic enough."
Yun Xiangrong had no time to talk, she had already started to work on the sea bass. The sea bass was seasoned before steaming, and then drizzled with hot oil, which brought out the flavors. It was the first time that Yun Xiangrong felt that steamed fish could be so delicious.
Not to mention the cold-mixed shredded vegetables. She thought the sauce was delicious even if it was mixed with shoe pads. She looked at Huo Yubai and said, "With this dish, I feel like I can eat two bowls of rice."
"Then let's not do that. Overeating is not good for your health." Huo Yubai quickly shook his head. After saying that, he tasted the pakchoy that Ji Qingzhi specifically mentioned. The spiciness of the dried chili had already been stimulated, but because so little was put in, it didn't taste spicy. Instead, the pakchoy had a crisp texture. It was worthy of being a pollution-free vegetable, and the taste was different.
While the two were eating happily, Ji Qingzhi went to the backyard. If nothing unexpected happened, the fish pond would be filled with water in the afternoon. She glanced at the points on the light screen. It was already 13,900 points. After the meat sauce was ready, another 600 points would be credited. As expected, with a fixed amount of points credited every day, she was not so panicked anymore.
The condition of the cement at the bottom of the fish pond is difficult to judge with the naked eye. The sun has risen and the temperature has begun to rise. She plans to wait until the evening to release water into it. I don't know whether to put fish fry or directly put big fish in the fish pond after it is filled with water dogs.
Thinking of the two people in the private room, Ji Qingzhi quickly left from the backyard. Before leaving, he mentioned that they had brought a plate of kimchi: "I don't know if you like this, try it?"
Ji Qingzhi said this while looking at Yun Xiangrong. Yun Xiangrong heard this and said, "If I can accept pickled mustard tuber, what else can I not accept?"
After taking a bite, Yun Xiangrong couldn't help but swear. Ji Qingzhi quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
"I feel like with it, I can eat one more bowl of rice." Yun Xiangrong said and couldn't help but take another bite.
Her answer made Ji Qingzhi laugh and cry: "That doesn't mean you should overeat. If you like it, bring some back to the crew later."
"Then Sister Ji, is there a share for me?" Huo Yubai asked hurriedly.
"We have both. Don't keep it for too long. After all, it's pickled. I'll give each of you a small bottle." Ji Qingzhi reminded them not to eat too much pickled food.
"Okay." As long as there is food, Huo Yubai will be satisfied. As for the quantity? It doesn't exist. As long as he has it, it will be enough to kill everyone in the crew in seconds.
Both of them were very satisfied with the meal. With Huo Yubai, a big eater, there was no need to worry about not being able to finish the food. Yun Xiangrong glanced at him and reminded him, "You just told me not to overeat. You should be more careful."
"Sister Yun, we are familiar with each other now. I won't hide it from you. This is my normal appetite." Huo Yubai said in a low voice.
"So are you usually on the crew?" Yun Xiangrong was a little puzzled.
"After I finish eating where everyone can see me, I will continue eating where no one can see me," Huo Yubai explained.
"Why is it so troublesome?" Yun Xiangrong really didn't understand.
"It's a long story. When I first debuted, my agent said that I couldn't have the image of a glutton. Then over the years I got used to it. It wasn't intentional, I just got used to it," Huo Yubai explained.
"Does this part need to be cut?" Yun Xiangrong asked, her camera was always on.
"Cut it, my agent was doing it for my own good." Now that it's been exposed, there are always some irrational people who cyberbully others.
"That's right. No wonder you asked for so much meat sauce before." Yun Xiangrong said as she looked at him with a hint of sympathy.
"So Sister Yun, please have pity on me and give me two more bottles when you go back." In order to get the meat sauce, Huo Yubai didn't mind playing the victim.
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