“Can’t we do it like this?” Cui Tong blinked innocently and said, “Don’t you think this is nutritious?”
“Nutritious, what?” Cui Mantong doubted if her ears were malfunctioning. “How did you come up with the idea that tomatoes, eggs, carrots, and shredded pork would be nutritious together?”
“Carrots are good for eyesight, and shredded pork supplements protein,” Cui Tong stated with conviction.
“But, shouldn’t these be two separate dishes?”
Cui Tong knew he had caused trouble, his voice growing softer, “When I was stir-frying, I suddenly thought these two things tasted good together, so I decided to throw them in and cook them.”
Cui Mantong was helpless.
“Tongtong, believe me, I tasted it in the kitchen, and it’s not bad. You’ll definitely like it,” Cui Tong asserted.
[Honestly, seeing that innocent face, I really want to laugh. It turns out not everyone is omnipotent. However, looking at the color of the dish, I actually have a feeling that it might really be good.]
[Trust your gut. Brother-in-law is a serious person. He would never allow his disciple to have a stain, as it would be bad for his own reputation.]
“Tongtong,” Cui Tong said pitifully, “Believe me.”
“I believe, I believe.” Cui Mantong hated it the most when Cui Tong looked at her with a sad face, as if she had done something wrong.
“Then, Tongtong, try it?”
“I’ll try.”
Cui Mantong took a bite, her eyes lighting up. Honestly, it was quite good.
“How was it?”
Cui Mantong gave a thumbs-up, “Great, I like it.”
Cui Tong grinned foolishly, “I also think I’m very capable. As long as Tongtong likes it, that’s good.”
“Eat, everyone, eat,” Chen Tianming announced loudly with a megaphone.
After lunch, they put the dishes into the dishwasher, and the group agreed to go out and scout the surroundings to make things easier when the tasks began.
“Oh, you’re the big star from outside, aren’t you? You look so good-looking,” a middle-aged woman said as she came down from the fields, carrying a hoe.
“Hello, Auntie.”
The woman waved her hand, “Good, good, everyone’s good.”
“Auntie, do you know what task the production crew has arranged for us?”
“Task, huh?” The auntie looked around, then glanced mysteriously at the cameraman following behind them. “We know, but that big boss told us not to tell you.”
“It’s okay, it’s okay,” Fang Miaomiao said with a smile, pulling Wen Zhiyan forward. “This, this is an even bigger boss. Tell him, the boss who found you before won’t dare to say anything to you.”
The auntie’s eyes lit up at this. “You can actually speak our village dialect? That’s amazing.”
“It’s mainly because you, Auntie, spoke that way. I just learned it by talking to you for a few sentences.”
“No, no.”
“Of course, our auntie is as beautiful as a celestial being and so diligent. We should learn from you, Auntie.”
“That’s right,” the auntie said with a hint of pride in her voice. “Not to brag, but I’m famous in all the surrounding villages. Back when my family was arranging a marriage, young men, upon hearing that my family was looking for a match, would send people to our house. Those people, oh, they almost fought.”
“Wow, Auntie, you’re that amazing? I bet your husband must treat you very well.”
The auntie nodded, “So-so. He just doesn’t let me do any work. Look, I haven’t been here long, and that man called me back, saying he’d come himself.”
The auntie’s eyes brightened as she spoke. “Look, here he comes.”
Fang Miaomiao and the others instinctively turned to look. They saw a man in his fifties, carrying a hoe, walking towards them with a smile.
“Guihua, hurry back. It’s going to be sunny soon, and it’s not good if you get tanned.”
The auntie pretended to glare at the man, “I already told you, there’s nothing to worry about.”
“That won’t do,” the man said seriously. “Be good and go back. I’ll do the plowing. You go back and rest well. After I finish plowing, I’ll come back and cook for you.”
Guihua waved her hand, “Alright, alright. You go do your work. I’m talking to the young ladies.”
The man scratched his head, gave a few more reassuring instructions, and then left.
Seeing this, the cameraman stepped back a few paces, framing the man’s retreating back as he went to plow the land.
[I think I see love from that era. It’s so beautiful. Seeing them reminds me of my grandparents. My grandfather also couldn’t bear to let my grandmother do any work.]
[I’m so envious too. In today’s fast-paced society, I feel like I can’t find my own love.]
[Sister upstairs, don’t be discouraged. I think we can take our time to find it. And it’s okay if we don’t find it. Making money and taking care of ourselves is what matters.]
“Auntie, I really envy your love.”
“No, no,” Guihua waved her hand, her smile never fading from her eyes. “However, the young man beside you is quite good. I’m telling you, I have a really good eye for people. The young man beside you will definitely cherish you. You’ll be happy, young lady.”
Fang Miaomiao’s face turned red with embarrassment.
“I’m serious. This young man’s eyes are full of you. Young lady, when you meet a good man, you must hold on tight and cherish him.”
Fang Miaomiao nodded and then clasped Wen Zhiyan’s hand. “Auntie, I’m holding on. He won’t run away.”
The auntie paused, then clapped her hands heartily and said, “Good, the more I look at you, the more you remind me of myself when I was young. A good girl.”
“Then, Auntie, about our task?”
“Well, our house is in that courtyard, not far from where you’re staying. You should come chat with us and have dinner tonight. My man is a good cook.”
Hearing this, Fang Miaomiao chuckled and nodded, “Okay, okay, thank you, Auntie. When we have time, we’ll come visit you, alright?”
[Hahaha, look at Miaomiao’s helpless expression. She wants to trick Auntie into telling her the task so she can prepare in advance, but Auntie acts like she doesn’t understand and just ignores her. It’s hilarious.]
[I think Auntie understood, but she doesn’t believe brother-in-law is the ultimate boss, so she never told them.]
Chen Tianming watched the live broadcast with a wide grin. Little brat, trying to compete with him? Too early. He had done plenty of research beforehand and would definitely not let Miaomiao get any task details.
The two of them explored outside for a long time. When they returned, they heard Cui Mantong’s complaints from the courtyard.
“Sister Mantong.”
Upon hearing Fang Miaomiao’s voice, Cui Mantong immediately abandoned Cui Tong and rushed into Miaomiao’s arms, saying with a wronged tone, “Director Chen is too much. None of us managed to get the task content from the villagers.”