Xu Zhaozhao saw what was on the plate and felt a chill run down her spine.
Clumps of dark, worm-like things, with their legs curled up, were densely packed on the plate, making one's appetite greatly diminish.
Girls are generally afraid of insects, but this girl...
"Holy crap!"
The girl's eyes widened, and she uttered the essence of Chinese culture.
He picked up a "worm" with his chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it with relish.
"I bought so many cicada pupae for just one yuan! Zhao Zhao is so generous to her fans!"
"I'm a fan now! I'm a die-hard fan of Sister Zhao Zhao from now on!!"
The girl was wiping away tears with a tissue as she spoke; her eyes were red.
Xu Zhaozhao didn't understand.
Are these frying black worms really that delicious?
The comments section also sparked a debate on this issue.
Cicada pupae! Cicada pupae! Are there really any Southerners who can resist cicada pupae? My drool is practically flowing into the creek by my door!
Wow! The production team is really ruthless! When I saw this plate of bugs, I immediately took flight...
[She ate it?! It completely stunned my 24k gold chin!]
[One dollar, folks! I'd buy a bunch of bugs for just one dollar! (And these things don't seem cheap!!)]
...
Xu Zhaozhao simply couldn't accept it.
"Enjoy your meal, gentlemen. I'll be 'eliminated' now!"
Xu Zhaozhao smiled and said goodbye to the two, then pulled Gu Yulin towards the lounge.
I originally wanted to compete for first place, since I had eaten my fill beforehand.
Unexpectedly, it became the first one to be eliminated.
Returning to the lounge meant losing the opportunity to be on camera, as the camera was focused on the cafeteria.
Xu Zhaozhao took out her phone and first checked WeChat, but there were no new message notifications.
She mentally marked another mark for Gu Qingyan in her little notebook.
Then the live stream was turned on again.
I saw Xia Huai and Xiao Kai busy cooking, and they weren't wearing masks.
Xu Zhaozhao's lips twitched.
Xia Huai is so obedient! When I offered her something to eat, she just took off her mask and started eating...
However, since Xu Zhaozhao had just been recognized, and everyone present vaguely understood their rules, no one dared to rush up and identify Xia Huai.
The two "swept through" the buffet restaurant, with Xiao Kai carrying a small bowl and sweeping everything up.
"Hurry up, hurry up, or we'll get caught..."
The little chubby hands picked at the rice, muttering to themselves.
Xiao Kai was unaware of all these intricacies; he only felt that taking off his mask to eat would be discovered very quickly, so he ate his food especially fast.
Xia Huai patted his head from behind. He would occasionally eat a little bit, but not much.
Only after everyone observed that Xiao Kai had eaten his fill did they dare to go up and talk to Xia Huai.
But that's limited to answering questions and taking photos. The Xia family's businesses are all under her control, making her a true domineering female CEO.
Soon, Xu Zhaozhao and Xia Huai met in the lounge.
She projected the live stream onto the small TV in the lounge and took out some sunflower seeds from the table to eat.
The crackling sounds occasionally reached the ears of the audience, even though they couldn't see the scene in the dressing room.
Qin Yueling would never eat sunflower seeds in the self-service restaurant, and only Xu Zhaozhao would do such a thing in the lounge.
Why is Sister Zhao eating sunflower seeds?
I'm watching live variety shows, and it's just endless repetition, mainly because...
[May my dream come true!]
...
But after a while, the sound will disappear.
The audience didn't think Xu Zhaozhao had finished shipping; they thought she had turned off her microphone.
Only Qin Yueling remained on the live stream screen.
Logically, she should have been the winner of the game, but because she didn't return to the lounge, the match wasn't over.
They probably want to sell their specialty dishes and get extra rewards.
She took off her mask and wandered around for a long time, but no one came up to recognize her.
A popular comment was amplified and floated across the public screen: "Hahaha, this is all the national recognition the 'Number One Goddess' has. Nobody acknowledges her, which means she's not recognized by high society at all!"
That's what the audience, including Qin Yueling herself, thought.
Unexpectedly, after retiring from the entertainment industry for four years, her popularity among the public has almost disappeared.
She took off her mask and pushed the food cart to the table closest to her, where an elderly couple sat.
Even with gray hair, his noble air cannot be concealed.
When the woman saw her approaching, she glanced at her and said politely, "We don't need any help, thank you."
"Yes, madam, we have a specialty dish, a rare delicacy."
She pointed to the covered plate. "Would you and your husband like to try some?"
The woman's expression hardened, and she put down her bowl, ready to shoo the person away. But when she saw Tian Yitian, who looked so innocent behind her, her heart softened.
She bought this vegetable; hopefully, it will make the child feel better.
His expression softened, and he said sternly, "I bought it. Put it on my tab. Put it up here for me to see."
[These are truly wealthy people! They don't even ask the price when buying things; their perspective is amazing! [crying emoji]]
Did anyone notice this little detail? The old lady didn't want to buy it at first, but she softened when she saw our sweetie.
[I'm trying a different approach: could setting up a street stall with my adorable daughter be a good business opportunity? [Facepalm]]
...
Xu Zhaozhao also noticed this.
I silently marveled at the power of the female lead's halo; even with such clumsy sales tactics, she managed to sell the product.
Qin Yueling smiled and placed the bowl on the table for the two of them.
Everyone was quite curious: Xu Zhaozhao's plate contained cicada pupae, so what would Qin Yueling's plate contain?
Under everyone's expectant gaze, the woman's elegant hand lifted the lid.
A beautifully presented pumpkin, lotus seed, and snow fungus soup appeared before everyone, adorned with small white and green flowers on the side.
Wow, this soup looks so delicious!! [Drooling]
Is this production team biased? Why is Xu Zhaozhao's character shown with terrifying bugs, while Qin Yueling's is all serene and peaceful...?
Please, it was Lingling who was lucky. The food trucks were randomly selected, okay? Some people are just unlucky, so don't try to shift the blame onto others!
...
Qin Yueling secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Whether it's a tonic or a regular soup, this deal is sure to be a success.
But she didn't notice that the woman's face was getting increasingly smelly, like she had eaten fly droppings.
Thump.
The lid was slammed heavily onto the table, its dull impact striking the hearts of some.
"Where's the manager?!"
The woman shouted sharply.
Qin Yueling was startled, and her rosy face turned deathly pale.
Holding onto the food cart to keep from falling, she forced a smile and asked, "Is there... a problem with the food?"
"This is a huge problem!"
The woman pointed coldly at the few small flowers, "Whose precious plants are these photinia?! Who are you insulting in your restaurant?"
Two questions left Qin Yueling completely bewildered.
What kind of photinia?
What is photinia? Why can't it be added?
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