I wish that when I have money in the future, I will take my children to travel around the countryside. In the city, I have almost forgotten what stars look like.
It seems nice to occasionally observe this slow-paced life, a courtyard where adults cook leisurely, and children play carefree.
You are all lamenting about life, but I am different. Looking at Fang Miaomiao's grilling technique makes my mouth water. Fang Miaomiao is so skilled that I almost forget she was once a pampered young lady. Shouldn't ladies from wealthy families have delicate hands that don't touch worldly affairs? Why do I feel less and less so the more I watch?
Actually, I've suspected this for a while. In these past two episodes, I feel Fang Miaomiao is not the kind of person who stops at nothing to achieve her goals, as others describe her. Without all the hateful comments, I find myself liking Fang Miaomiao. She is serious about her work, beautiful, and I haven't heard her complain about anything.
Stop overthinking. Time will tell the truth. If it's an act, time will reveal it. While you are still debating, I have already ordered my barbecue. In a way, it's as if Fang Miaomiao grilled it for me. Hahaha.
Cui Mantong took a bite of the scallion and her eyes instantly lit up. She gave a thumbs up and said, "Miaomiao, your cooking skills are absolutely amazing."
"Bring the dishes to the table. It's this late, the children must be hungry."
"Coming, coming right away."
Fang Miaomiao grilled, while Cui Mantong and the others served the dishes.
"Director, I've grilled the meat dishes. Everyone, come and try them. The vegetables are easy to grill, so you can all do it yourselves," Fang Miaomiao said with a raised eyebrow. "After all, I need to conserve my energy and await your next task, Director."
"Hahaha." Chen Tianming couldn't help but swallow his saliva when he smelled the enticing aroma while grilling. However, he really hadn't expected Fang Miaomiao to grill for the staff as well. "This makes us feel so embarrassed, doesn't it?"
"It's nothing," Fang Miaomiao handed Chen Tianming a large chicken leg, sizzling with oil.
The aroma of chicken filled the air.
Chen Tianming, while saying, "How can I possibly accept this," was very honest with his actions.
He ignored the heat and took a large bite: "Delicious, Miaomiao, your culinary skills are truly remarkable."
With such skills, if she were to become a chef, her restaurant would be fully booked every day.
"Since we've eaten, Director, would you consider telling us what tomorrow's task is in advance?"
Chen Tianming: "..."
Could he spit out the bite of chicken he just ate? He had originally planned to announce it early tomorrow morning, but now it was so awkward.
"Director, you see, it's really no big deal if you tell us now," Fang Miaomiao pointed to the seafood barbecue spread on the table. "After all, one piece of information in exchange for so much delicious food isn't really a loss."
Chen Tianming rolled his eyes, as if what she said made some sense. It was already dark, and they didn't have much money. They couldn't possibly go into the city to buy supplies overnight.
Thinking this way, he felt a bit more relieved.
"Your next task requires you to be self-sufficient."
Fang Miaomiao's smile froze, and even Cui Mantong, who was serving food to the staff, looked at Chen Tianming warily.
"Director, what do you mean by that?" Fang Miaomiao gave Chen Tianming a sweet smile.
However, that smile, no matter how you looked at it, had a chilling aura.
Chen Tianming looked around. The two assistant directors unhelpfully averted their gaze. He glared at them irritably. When the idea had suddenly struck him, these two had been enthusiastically egging him on, even offering many suggestions for this wilderness survival challenge.
As a result, these two guys abandoned him at the crucial moment.
"Well, our crew discovered a very good island, so we're having a three-day island party," Chen Tianming assured her. "Don't worry, we've surveyed the island, and nothing will go wrong. We also have a team following you."
"What about supplies?"
Speaking of this, Chen Tianming looked around nervously, his earlier confident demeanor deflating. "No, no supplies."
Fang Miaomiao: "..."
Could she make Chen Tianming spit out the chicken leg he had eaten?
"Director Tianming, isn't this a bit unethical of you?" Cui Mantong also came over.
"This is... to ensure the authenticity of the show?" Chen Tianming cautiously took a step back.
Good heavens, these two women looked formidable. He shouldn't have betrayed himself for a bite of food.
"Yes, Director, while we respect the program team's decisions and methods, and you are indeed excellent," Zhou Jiaxin changed the subject. "However, surviving on a deserted island for three days without any supplies doesn't seem right. We adults can handle it, but don't forget we have children with us."
Chen Huan, though silent, picked up a small knife and began cutting the chicken leg.
Her demeanor was as if she was about to dismember him.
Chen Tianming swallowed, and instinctively said, "It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. How could there be no supplies? Is our program team such heartless people? The two assistant directors initially said no supplies, but I sternly rejected them. It's a joke; we're filming a show, not risking our lives, right?"
The four women exchanged glances and then smiled knowingly.
Chen Huan placed the meat she had cut into each child's bowl.
"Oh, Teacher Chen, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and eat. This barbecue will be unappetizing if it gets cold."
"Heh heh." Chen Tianming wiped a bead of sweat that wasn't there. "Eat, eat."
Cui Mantong sidled up to Fang Miaomiao and mischievously chuckled, "Miaomiao, you did that on purpose, didn't you?"
After all, Miaomiao was someone who would sit if she could stand. Why would she voluntarily cook when there was food? If she volunteered, there had to be a reason.
"The director set a trap first. If I didn't retaliate, wouldn't that be letting him off too easily?" Fang Miaomiao smiled at Cui Mantong with deep meaning.
Cui Mantong gave a thumbs up: "Brilliant, truly brilliant."
After dinner, the children went to bed, while the adults sat in a row in the courtyard.
"What are you doing?" Chen Tianming's eye twitched. These women were like pampered princesses.
Cui Mantong cupped her face with her hands and said innocently, "Looking at the stars. There are so many beautiful stars in the sky. We haven't seen such beautiful stars in the city for a long time."
Chen Tianming: "..."
Looking at the stars is one thing, but must their gazes keep falling on him intentionally or unintentionally? He had already sent someone to buy supplies.
He vowed never to act on impulse again. He couldn't outsmart these pampered princesses. With just one barbecue, they had not only extracted his tomorrow's announced task but also made him spend so much on supplies, and he had to buy them overnight!