I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show

Variety show scene.
Both Han Qianyi and Wan Chen, as well as Hu Yun and Zheng He, have received points.
Xu Mu and Qin Wei were the fourth team to finish, only three seconds behind Hu Yun and Zheng He.
Seeing that Zheng He had already started eating, Qin Wei couldn’t help but feel a bit sad, “I’m so hungry, we were just a bit late, just three seconds.”
Xu Mu didn’t say anything, just walked away.
However, he headed towards the house where Chen Xixi and Zhou Jinyuan were.
Qin Wei hurriedly followed him.
Xu Mu politely knocked on the door, and seeing Chen Xixi who came to open the door, he asked, “Where is Brother Jinyuan?”
Chen Xixi stepped aside, and Xu Mu walked into the house. When he saw Zhou Jinyuan busy in the kitchen, he was stunned.
He had never seen Zhou Jinyuan in such a scene before.
Although he had not met Zhou Jinyuan frequently, just meeting during holidays at the Zhou or Xu Family’s gatherings and exchanging polite greetings, it was clear that Zhou Jinyuan was not the type to enter the kitchen.
Because Zhou Jinyuan usually seemed too indifferent, without any trace of domesticity.
Indeed, if it weren’t for Chen Xixi quickly following to guide him, he might think Zhou Jinyuan was in the kitchen experimenting with biochemical weapons to blow up the kitchen.
Chen Xixi entered the kitchen, wanting to take over the red-braised fish that was almost overcooked, “I’ll do it, there’s someone looking for you.”
Zhou Jinyuan indicated that it was a minor issue and not a problem; he was determined to master this small dish of red-braised fish today, “Don’t move, let him wait.”
After narrowly avoiding disaster, the red-braised fish was finally ready. Chen Xixi went to scoop soup from the rice cooker, which should have been a pot of plain rice. Why it turned into soup, she suspected it was because Zhou Jinyuan cooked it, so it ended up sharing the Zhou family name…
For such a big President like Zhou Jinyuan to humble himself and enter the kitchen to cook for her personally, what more could she ask for?
Be content, as long as it’s edible, perhaps she could be the first person to taste a dish personally cooked by President Zhou!
Chen Xixi continually comforted herself.
She also wasn’t sure what the taste of Zhou Jinyuan’s red-braised fish was like… whether it was fit for human consumption.
However, with her guidance, she thought it shouldn’t be too bad.
Chen Xixi nervously held the bowl, standing in front of the kitchen cabinet, staring at the decent-looking plate of red-braised fish, hesitating for a long time.
She contemplated the likelihood of ending up in the hospital if she ate this fish…
Zhou Jinyuan walked to the sink, washed his hands calmly, and looked up at Xu Mu with an indifferent tone, “What is it?”
Xu Mu touched his nose, smiling awkwardly, “Brother Jinyuan, could I… have a meal at your place?”
Zhou Jinyuan quickly refused: “No.”
Xu Mu thought Zhou Jinyuan didn’t recognize him and introduced himself, “I am the brother of Xu Nianying…”
“I remember you.”
“Then can I…”
“No, leave now.” Zhou Jinyuan nodded towards the direction of the door, unceremoniously shooing him away.
The snubbed Xu Mu met Zhou Jinyuan’s cold gaze, immediately shut his mouth, and dared not speak.
Aren’t Zhou Jinyuan and his brother supposed to be close friends who grew up together? Why wouldn’t he give him this bit of face?
Xu Mu scratched his head, not understanding. Maybe he interrupted Zhou Jinyuan’s date?
Or was it because he and Qin Wei didn’t immediately cooperate with them earlier, which made Zhou Jinyuan upset?
But it’s just a game; Zhou Jinyuan shouldn’t be so petty about such a small matter, right?
The unsuccessful beggar, Xu Mu, left Chen Xixi’s house and stood at the door. Qin Wei couldn’t help asking, “Does your family have a relationship with President Zhou’s family?”
Xu Mu glanced at her, “Don’t pry into things you shouldn’t.”
[Looks like Xu Mu’s brother and President Zhou seem to have a special relationship!]
[Then Xu Mu should at least be a young master, why is he so eager to date?]
[President Zhou really shows no mercy, just drove Xu Mu out like that. Isn’t he worried that Xu Mu’s brother will be Unhappy?]
After Xu Mu left, Chen Xixi also sensed that their relationship seemed unusual, she softly coughed and kindly offered, “If he’s an acquaintance of yours, tasting a bit wouldn’t hurt.”
Actually, she’s pretty short on a poison tester right now.
“Not close.” Zhou Jinyuan walked up to her side, picked up the chopsticks, and seeing her biting her own chopsticks, he asked, “Why aren’t you eating?”
Chen Xixi quickly replied, “Waiting for you.”
Zhou Jinyuan’s lips slowly curled into a smile, a pleased expression appeared on his face.
Then she put on a boot-licking smile, extended a hand, and struck a ‘please’ gesture, “President Zhou, you go ahead, I’m not in a hurry.”
Under Chen Xixi’s watchful eyes, Zhou Jinyuan picked up a piece of fish, but instead of placing it in his own bowl, he put it in Chen Xixi’s bowl, “You taste it first.”
Without hesitation, Chen Xixi picked the fish meat back into Zhou Jinyuan’s bowl, her eyelashes curled up, her almond eyes showing an innocent, mischievous smile, “President Zhou, with your status, of course you should go first. Besides, in this game segment and the cooking segment, you’ve been the greatest contributor, so it’s only right you eat first!”
Zhou Jinyuan chuckled lightly, once Chen Xixi started her flattery, he knew this was not so simple.
He smiled, “Afraid I poisoned it?”
Chen Xixi quickly denied, “How could that be!” With his cooking method, does he even need to poison intentionally? Absolutely not!
The poison might just manifest out of nowhere!
Zhou Jinyuan picked up the fish meat, put it in his mouth, and Chen Xixi carefully watched every change in his expression.
She asked with concern, “How is it? Is it okay?”
Zhou Jinyuan savored it for a while and nodded, “No poison, tastes good.”
Having said that, he picked up another piece of fish for her.
Chen Xixi, half believing, half doubting, tasted it and was immediately taken aback.
The flavor of the dish Zhou Jinyuan made was not as bad as imagined and was actually pretty good.
She couldn’t help but praise, “You’re really talented.”
“Really? I’ll cook for you again next time.”
“That would be too much.” Chen Xixi scoffed down some rice, “Next time, just use less water, please trouble President Zhou.”
Zhou Jinyuan: “…” Why does he feel like he’s been schemed against?
Wait, let him rethink this for a second.
[Hahaha! I really didn’t see where Chen Xiaokou was being shy, hahaha!]
[You can always trust Chen Xixi’s honest (insincere) reactions, hahaha!]
[People who’ve just learned to cook shouldn’t be praised too much, the more you praise, the more they love to do it, seems like President Zhou fell into the trap, hahaha!]
[As expected of Chen Xixi, she even dares to boss President Zhou around!]
[It seems like President Zhou is about to become Chen Xixi’s head chef, hahaha!]
On the other side.
Zheng He and Hu Yun also got 10 points.
The two were debating what to exchange at the Points Supermarket.
Since they both aren’t good at cooking, they eventually spent 4 points on two boxed meals.
The two sat at the doorstep, Zheng He proudly said, “Chen Xixi eats a one-point breakfast, I took you out for a two-point lunch, how about that, am I not quite something!”
Hu Yun sneered, “Two points is just the cheapest lunch, and there isn’t any one-point option, plus, these points were won by me anyway.
Moreover, I just saw Chen Xixi carrying a fish in her hand, that fish cost only one point, and not only did they eat better than us, it was also more appropriate for them.”
Cooking together enhances relationships, so the original ingredients’ points cost less than ready-made meals and even come with free seasonings, which is very economical.
Zheng He felt somewhat embarrassed and then retorted, “What’s the big deal, I inquired just now, Chen Xixi spent all her points, while we still have 6 points left!”
Hu Yun’s eyes shifted, then suddenly said, “Let’s keep these 6 points with me.”