"You're welcome!" Cheng Qing put a chicken nugget in her bowl and said, "We're roommates!"
Luo Xi: "..." She looked at the chicken pieces in the bowl, then turned to look at Cheng Qing, speechless with anger.
Cheng Qing's attempt to curry favor only earned her a cold shoulder, so she turned to Feng Qiuyi and asked, "Are there any taboos for celebrities?"
As an idol, Feng Qiuyi's situation is actually similar to Luo Xi's: "He can't get fat."
"Hey~" Cheng Qing rested her chin on her hand and turned to look at Luo Xi. She looked Luo Xi up and down carefully and couldn't help but think that Luo Xi was too thin. So, she coaxed her, "So what if you're chubby? Chubby is cute! Luo Xi, eat some! It's delicious."
As he spoke, he squeezed some more salad dressing into Rossi's bowl.
Losi: "...You, chicken nuggets are one thing, but this...this is so high in calories!"
Cheng Qing looked up at her, smiled gently, and said matter-of-factly, "But it's delicious!"
Losi: "..." I want to eat it too!!!
Feng Qiuyi: "..." He looked to the left, then to the right, and finally burst out laughing. He'd been on the show for a month, and this was the first time he'd seen Luo Xi so flustered and speechless.
That's so interesting.
Kong Mingyan also raised an eyebrow in surprise and said to his assistant, "This is indeed Losi."
She then exclaimed, "It seems Cheng Qing is quite capable; this is the first time Luo Xi has gotten along so well with a stranger."
The assistant smiled and said, "It's normal for a newcomer to be enthusiastic. After all, they are celebrities! They have that halo effect. After a couple more days, we'll know whether they get along or not."
Kong Mingyan nodded, offering no rebuttal. Actually, it wasn't just Luo Xi who had issues with the show. Everyone had been disliked by others to some extent; it was just that Luo Xi didn't know how to hide it.
Therefore, in the show's effect, it was as if only Losie was disliked.
With deliberate editing, it really does create that visual effect.
Cheng Qing should have known this before he came.
Outside, the moon is bright and the stars are few; inside, the lights are warm.
Cheng Qing smiled as she watched Luo Xi take a small bite of the chicken nugget and asked, "Is it good?"
Losi said sullenly, unwilling but unable to refute, "It's delicious."
As the head chef of the fried chicken, Zhao Baibing looked over unexpectedly. This was the first time she had received praise from Luo Xi.
In the lamplight, Cheng Qing's smile grew even gentler: "Really? Then I'll try it too."
Rossi blushed slightly: "Mm."
Author's Note:
Thank you for liking it, thank you for liking it. (づ￣ 3￣)づ
Chapter 4
"Ugh." Cheng Qing groaned and sat up in bed, clutching her forehead.
That evening, to welcome the three teachers, she was given two drinks.
Cheng Qing wasn't a very good drinker, and came up to rest feeling a bit dizzy.
Although they shared a bed, they slept with their own pillows and blankets. It wasn't much different from sleeping in separate beds. Cheng Qing snuggled into her own blanket and fell asleep in no time.
She sleeps fairly well; under normal circumstances, unless it's too extreme, she can sleep through the night.
Therefore, she didn't expect Losi to be such an exaggerated person...
She was awakened by Lossie's Shadowless Kick from Foshan...
Cheng Qing rubbed her stomach, turned to look at her side, and exclaimed, "Oh! Luo Xi is fast asleep, completely oblivious to the fact that she kicked someone!"
Cheng Qing rubbed her hair, and then smiled.
"So, the first conflict with Ye Lingyun was because of this?"
Cheng Qing muttered to herself, feeling both helpless and amused, looking at Luo Xi sleeping innocently. She could even vaguely see Luo Xi's heaving white belly through her open pajamas.
Cheng Qing shook his head and pulled the blanket over her.
That night, after being kicked twice more by Losy, she got so angry that she wrapped Losy in the blanket and slept in her arms.
So, the next day, Losi opened her eyes to a feeling of confinement.
The first thing I saw was Cheng Qing, who was right in front of me. Cheng Qing was still asleep. She looked less gentle when she was asleep than when she was awake. She seemed particularly aloof, giving off a feeling of keeping people at a distance.
but……
Her eyelashes were so long they even cast shadows under her eyes. Her skin was nice too, though mine was even better.
Rossi's gaze lingered on her lips; most importantly, she could smile and talk. Those lips, if they wanted to be sweet enough to kill, were utterly unambiguous.
Thinking of what she had said yesterday, Losi couldn't help but smile. Losi, who would never smile in front of others, couldn't help but let that smile bloom in the morning light.
Just as Losi couldn't resist reaching out to poke Cheng Qing, she suddenly realized...
"—???...Why are you tying me up like this?!"
It was amidst this roar that Cheng Qing groggily opened her eyes...
The first thing Cheng Qing saw was Luo Xi's face, which was flushed red with anger. He was taken aback at first, and then smiled brightly.
The chilling aura emanating from him vanished instantly...
"Good morning, Losi." Her voice was as crisp as ever.
Losi: "..."
"Good morning," Losi replied, feeling frustrated.
***
When Cheng Qing came downstairs with dark circles under her eyes, Ye Lingyun looked at her with obvious pity.
Cheng Qing: "..." That's right, I only slept for 5 hours last night, so I probably look terrible.
Cheng Qing's feelings at the time were quite complicated; he never expected to be pitied by the female lead.
When the director saw her come down, he asked the cameraman to turn the camera around, and Cheng Qing could only muster her spirits to greet him.
At this time, most people have already eaten breakfast. Since most of the cast members don't have much cooking skill, they usually eat milk every morning.
Cheng Qing glanced at her watch; it was only 7 a.m., enough time to make breakfast.
She simply rolled up her sleeves and asked, "Has anyone not eaten yet? I'll make some breakfast!"
Ye Lingyun licked her lips and asked somewhat awkwardly, "What can you do?"
As Cheng Qing opened the refrigerator to check the ingredients inside, she said, "Let's just make whatever we have! Hand-pulled pancakes, millet porridge, some fried dumplings, and if you need, I can also make some chive pancakes. We can have some fruit after the meal?"
There wasn't much food left in the refrigerator, and it will probably be used up in the next few days.
However, there is plenty of flour, eggs, and other food, and the freezer is also full of frozen products. Frozen products are convenient to prepare when you want to satisfy your cravings.
Cheng Qing turned around and asked Ye Lingyun, "Would you like some?"
Ye Lingyun remembered the bland milk she had that morning and swallowed. Then, she said dryly, "My manager won't let me eat much."
Cheng Qing responded with "Mmm," then asked, "So, shall we eat?"
Ye Lingyun: "...Eat."
When Losi yawned and sat down, a lavish breakfast was already laid out on the table. Judging from the quantity, it was enough for at least 10 people.
She stared in shock as Cheng Qing emerged from the kitchen looking like a master chef, her mouth agape, unable to utter a word.
Cheng Qing: "You're down? You're all dressed up beautifully! Get ready, it's time for breakfast."
Losi: "...No need to specifically mention the previous sentence."
Cheng Qing walked away, muttering a perfunctory "Okay, okay, okay."
Losi: "..."
Approaching the table, she looked at the feast laid out before her. For a moment, Losi almost thought that this entire breakfast was prepared for her.
The live stream room was also opened, and the netizens who were suddenly kicked out yesterday were now frantically spamming the chat.
Wow, I saw the new guy making breakfast as soon as I came in.
And it looks delicious... I'm hungry.
[This is the first time I've seen someone eat Chinese breakfast after watching so many episodes, right?]
Indeed, isn't it because Western-style dishes are simpler?
[Hahaha, they've been eating milk, bread, fried chicken, and steamed dumplings for a month, they must be reaching their limit!]
Indeed, a bunch of people with terrible hand skills.
[You dare talk about my idol like that!]
The comments section was full of jokes, and soon they saw these people gather together to eat.
The production team didn't cause any trouble during breakfast. Everyone ate until their bellies were full, and they had long forgotten what the agent had said.
Having participated in so many variety shows, this was the first time they truly had to survive entirely on their own. They genuinely hadn't expected this before signing the contract.
A group of people, who had finally managed to enjoy a delicious breakfast, were almost moved to tears.
After dinner, the group gathered in the living room again, waiting for the director to give them their assignments.
Seeing that there was still some time before 10 o'clock, Feng Qiuyi couldn't help but praise Cheng Qing: "I didn't know! You're so busy at work, yet you have such good skills."
Cheng Qing asked Feng Qiuyi with a smile, "Is there any necessary connection between working and having a skill?"
Feng Qiuyi: "I just wanted to say that you must be very busy."
Cheng Qing shook her head: "No way! I'm usually very free."
Feng Qiuyi asked curiously, "...Why?"
Cheng Qing sighed: "...No students."
Feng Qiuyi: "...Then you must..."
Cheng Qing nodded: "Yes, very poor."