Fang Miaomiao generously bought the large lobsters the female boss had mentioned for all five children.
Cui Yongsi politely said, "Thank you."
Although Wen Yan'an didn't speak, he followed Fang Miaomiao like a little shadow.
"Miaomiao, the production crew has about forty to fifty people. I'm worried that this over ten thousand yuan isn't enough. The five large lobsters alone cost over a thousand," Cui Mantong said with a headache.
"It's okay, I have a plan," Fang Miaomiao reassured her. "A seafood feast, it's a simple matter. If you trust me, I'll handle everything from now on, how about that?"
She was doing this because Cui Mantong had been good to her, and the two children had also worked very hard. She wanted to cook a meal to reward them. After all, rewards shouldn't just be words; otherwise, it would be like drawing a blank check. If she drew too many blank checks, the children wouldn't believe her anymore.
By cooking a meal as a reward, she could then legitimately ask the children to help her with chores later.
"Of course, I trust you."
"Aunt Miaomiao, I believe in you. Under your leadership, we will definitely complete this mission successfully."
Fang Miaomiao, flattered, waved her hand grandly, "Leave it to me today, I guarantee everyone will be stunned."
Wen Yan'an glanced at Cui Yongsi, who gave him a slight smile.
Wen Yan'an said nothing and followed behind Fang Miaomiao.
"Boss, this, I want twenty pounds."
"And this."
"This, this."
"Oh, right, boss, do you know where to buy flour nearby?"
The female boss was surprised, "What are you buying flour for?"
"To make steamed buns," Fang Miaomiao replied truthfully. "The prize money we won isn't enough for fifty people to have a seafood feast."
Therefore, the best solution was to mix in other items, such as staple foods that could quickly fill people up.
The female boss smiled and nodded, then pointed the way for Fang Miaomiao, "Turn left ahead for about 200 meters, there's a farmers' market with all sorts of vegetables."
Upon hearing this, Fang Miaomiao's eyes lit up, "Sister, you are truly my savior, the epitome of beauty and kindness. I will definitely bring my friends to patronize your seafood place more often in the future."
The female boss scratched her head shyly, "I'm not as good as you say."
"Sister, believe in yourself. You are truly outstanding. I have a premonition that you will find a man who loves you and live a happy life together."
"Then I accept your kind wishes," the female boss said with a smile, handing Fang Miaomiao another lobster. "When you find him, I'll treat you to a meal."
"Yes, yes."
The group, carrying bags of seafood, headed back towards the farmers' market.
The arrival of the cameras attracted the attention of various stalls, but people only glanced up briefly before returning to their work.
Fang Miaomiao wished no one would recognize her on the road, "Due to time constraints, let's split up. How about we meet here after buying our things?"
"Okay."
"Camera crew, could you please help us watch these items?"
The camera operator nodded.
Fang Miaomiao quickly jotted down the items they needed, and then two adults and two children split up.
[Why do I suddenly have a newfound respect for Fang Miaomiao? My dad is a chef, and I specifically asked him. Fang Miaomiao's decision can indeed feed over fifty people.]
[Me too, I feel like I'm about to become a fan.]
[Heh heh, this is just a variety show script, you actually believe this? Someone like Fang Miaomiao, with a brain like a pig, could arrange everything so quickly? Who would believe it without a script?]
[Administrator, can someone tag the administrator? Come out quickly, there's another disgusting person here.]
Behind the screen, a person stared intently at the screen, the faint blue light of the monitor casting a terrifyingly ferocious expression on his face.
Damn it, who dared to oppose him? Very well, so they wanted to bully his goddess and praise that vicious Fang Miaomiao, did they? Then they shouldn't blame him for being impolite.
With this thought, his fingers flew across the keyboard.
Moments later, a message insulting Fang Miaomiao once again shot to the top of the trending search.
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"Miaomiao, the mission is successfully completed."
"I bought mine too."
Fang Miaomiao took out a tissue and bent down to wipe the sweat from Wen Yan'an's forehead, "An'an, you did a great job."
"Sisi, tissues, for you."
"Thank you, Aunt Miaomiao."
Upon returning to the courtyard, the people who had gone out for foraging had not yet returned.
"Director."
Chen Tianming walked out from the studio with a smile, "Oh my, how could I let you incur such expenses?"
"Then should I return them?" Fang Miaomiao's lips curved upwards, and she said with a smile, "Director Tianming, you must have seen that I got along well with the seafood market boss."
Chen Tianming's mouth twitched, his eyes unwilling to stray from the bags, "Miaomiao, what are you saying? The items are already bought, there's no reason to return them."
"You want to eat?"
Chen Tianming smiled but said nothing. Joke, a seafood feast, who wouldn't want to eat that? He had originally thought Fang Miaomiao and the others wouldn't be able to complete the task, but unexpectedly, they had incredibly good luck, winning 2000 yuan in a lottery. Moreover, Wen Zhiyan was also supporting her from behind.
Crucially, Fang Miaomiao also had genuine skills, winning both first and second prizes along with Cui Mantong.
"If you want to eat, then you can help out, right?"
Chen Tianming was about to refuse when Fang Miaomiao interrupted him.
"Director, we've been buying things and competing, we're already very tired. Look at these two children, they're exhausted. After all, they're children, we can't keep making the two little ones work, can we?"
Fang Miaomiao pointed at the camera, "Director, this is being broadcast live. Isn't it bad if news gets out that you're bullying women and children?"
"Besides, working together not only fosters a sense of happiness and participation but also promotes the glory of labor. Isn't that a good thing?"
The more Chen Tianming listened, the more he wanted to roll his eyes. How did Fang Miaomiao make slacking off sound so... irresistible? Her persuasive skills were becoming more and more formidable.
"Wait, we need to clarify something first. We'll only be assisting. You still have to be the head chef."
Fang Miaomiao readily agreed, "Of course."
Only then did Chen Tianming get up and arrange for a few people who could cook to assist Fang Miaomiao.
[I'm so envious. What kind of show am I even watching? Is it "A Bite of China"? To be honest, I'm craving it.]
[Fang Miaomiao's skills are amazing. Her speed and everything are so fast. Oh no, if my mom sees this, she'll probably lecture me again.]
[I was just thinking, why doesn't the director let some viewers participate? My knife skills are good, provided I also get to taste Fang Miaomiao's cooking.]
[Hahaha, I can hear that scheme from A City.]