The tutorial called for a piping bag, but Cheng Qing hadn't bought one. So she temporarily used a plastic bag to fill with all the batter. Then she took out the baking tray, lined it with parchment paper, and made a small opening in one corner of the plastic bag containing the batter.
With Cheng Qing's superb skills, he used this makeshift piping bag to squeeze the thin paste into the tower.
Losi looked at him with his mouth slightly open, seemingly surprised.
The comments section erupted in applause:
[Leaving aside Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game), my teacher is an all-rounder in every other aspect.]
To succeed so well on your first try is truly impressive.
I really admire Chef Cheng's culinary skills!
Cheng Qing ignored the comments and put a plate of cream puff shells into the oven.
Then, while the cake was baking, she started whipping the cream. Cheng Qing bought animal-based cream, which was a bit expensive.
Once the cream was whipped and the outer shell in the oven was almost baked until golden brown, Cheng Qing took it out.
Then pipe the cream into the baked outer shell, and the simple cream puff is done.
Losi stood around the table, looking at it again and again. The crust was golden brown and looked delicious.
Therefore, she looked up at Cheng Qing, blinked her big eyes, and said, "So beautiful, Qingqing, you are so amazing."
Shortly after recording the show together, Luo Xi rarely called herself Qingqing anymore, and most of the time she followed the others and called herself Teacher Cheng. Therefore, when she heard Luo Xi call her Qingqing, Cheng Qing couldn't help but smile.
Cheng Qing: "It's just a recipe, it's quite simple, anyone can do it."
Losi shook her head: "I wouldn't."
Cheng Qing smiled and said, "Your talent isn't on the top."
Not everyone can say nice things, but everyone loves to hear them. Losy chuckled, then happily went to get a plate and filled it with cream puffs.
Cheng Qing then turned around and mixed a pot of fruit wine, and placed three exquisite glasses on a tray.
Everything is ready except for the east wind.
If you want to enjoy the scenery properly, you naturally need a good viewpoint.
Cheng Qing found a two-meter-wide green plush carpet and a low coffee table in the first-floor storage room.
Then we started to observe where it would be suitable to place it. The main gate faces the yard and the road, and you can see the houses across the street and the mountains behind it at a glance.
The back door faces a vegetable garden, a field of vegetables, and a continuous range of mountains. Actually, the scenery on either side isn't particularly appealing, so in the end, the three of them chose to place it at the main entrance.
The main reason is that the main gate is fully open, offering a great view. Also, there's a corridor in front of the gate, so even if you lay a carpet at the entrance to enjoy the view, rainwater won't splash in.
After asking the two people, Cheng Qing cleaned up the area around the front door. She also moved all the shoes out of sight and opened all the iron gates in the yard so that she could have a better view of the road.
Then, back inside, she laid the green plush rug near the front door and placed the low coffee table in the center of the rug. She then took the cream puff from Losi and placed it on the coffee table, and took the fruit wine from Muxue and placed it on the table as well.
With everything prepared, Mu Xue and Luo Xi sat on either side, while Cheng Qing took the middle seat. She poured drinks for the two of them, then breathed a sigh of relief, resting her chin on her hand as she looked out at the rain curtain that stretched between heaven and earth.
As the time approached 3 o'clock, the rain became even heavier, with each drop of rain hitting the previously accumulated water, splashing up a spray of water and creating a misty white rain.
The shops across the street also appeared somewhat ethereal in the rain and mist. Cheng Qing looked up at the rooftop eaves that sheltered the building from the rain. Rainwater flowed along the drainage pipes, forming small columns of water on both sides of the building.
The autumn wind swept in, and the rain curtain instantly slanted down.
Raindrops slanted down on everything in the world, and the water column pouring down from the roof was also blown tilted, splashing water everywhere.
Watching the rain scene so intently does indeed have a unique charm.
Since entering the entertainment industry, although Losy has never been so busy, she has never had the chance to quietly appreciate the natural scenery like this.
Villagers without raincoats rushed past outside. Even this simple scene made Rossi feel very relaxed.
I wonder if other people feel the same way I do.
Luo Xi tilted her head slightly to look at Cheng Qing, who was resting her chin on one hand and loosely grasping a glass on the table with the other. Her gaze, quietly appreciating the rain, seemed to encompass all things in the world.
His handsome face carried a cool and aloof air that captivated Rossi.
Rossi blushed, her heart skipping a beat. She touched her cheek, which was slightly flushed, and smiled shyly. Thankfully, she liked him too.
Thinking this, Luo Xi became a little bolder and went to look at Cheng Qing.
Perhaps noticing her gaze, Cheng Qing also looked over, his cold eyes softening when they met Luo Xi's.
Seeing that Luo Xi was indeed looking at her, Cheng Qing smiled slightly, her aura instantly softening. She asked Luo Xi, "What are you looking at?"
Losi whispered, "Who's looking at you?"
Cheng Qing smiled and said, "I didn't say you were looking at me."
Losi: "..."
Upon closer reflection, it was indeed true. Immediately, Luo Xi blushed, staring at Cheng Qing for a long time before angrily turning her head away.
Cheng Qing reached out and took a cream puff, placing it near Luo Xi's mouth, and said, "Eat one, don't be angry, I was just teasing you."
Lossy snorted, but still opened her mouth and ate it as Cheng Qing helped her with the cream puff. Her rosy lips lightly touched Cheng Qing's fingertips, and those cool fingertips left a burning warmth on Lossy's lips.
Cheng Qing naturally withdrew her hand and glanced at Mu Xue, who was giving her a disdainful look. Mu Xue didn't say anything. After being subjected to public displays of affection for several days, she suddenly understood what her presence here represented.
Yes, she's just here to help the CP fans get to see the live performance.
After realizing her status during the live stream, she went online to check. She discovered that whenever she showed an expression of adoration, she would become the subject of comments from the CP fans: "Look, she's shipping the one we're shipping, hahahahahaha."
However, this is good, at least it has some effect.
Mu Xue thought resentfully, "It's better than being completely invisible." She had only signed on to the show for a few days anyway; it would be truly embarrassing if no one even knew she had been there when she left!
This subtle kiss was just an accident, and only lasted for a moment.
However, both of them were flustered, blushing, and their hearts were pounding.
***
The three of them savored the sweet but not cloying cream puffs, accompanied by refreshing fruit wine, enjoying the scenery and food at the same time.
Time passed, and Cheng Qing pointed to the umbrella by the door and said, "Final task: taking a picture. Who wants to go first?"
Mu Xue jumped up happily: "I'll go first."
She took the umbrella from the corridor entrance, walked to the chrysanthemum pot at the entrance of the courtyard, and made a peace sign in the direction of Cheng Qing and Luo Xi.
Cheng Qing took a picture of her with his phone, then looked at Luo Xi. Luo Xi got up and went to the corridor to pick out a green umbrella. She also walked to the chrysanthemums. But she chose to half-squat in front of the chrysanthemums, gently holding a chrysanthemum bud under one hand. The green umbrella and the raindrops hitting the umbrella added to her tranquility.
Cheng Qing looked at the stunning photos in the lens and pressed the shutter with satisfaction.
Cheng Qing didn't care much about taking photos. She took the umbrella from Luo Xi and stood straight at the door, holding the umbrella in one hand and putting the other hand in her pocket.
Losi took out her phone and pointed it at Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing held up the same umbrella, a gentle smile on her face. Surrounded by the rain, it seemed as if even the sound of the raindrops was blocked out by the umbrella.
Whenever it's Cheng Qing, there always seems to be this peaceful feeling.
Losi took a careful picture, saved it to her album, and added it to her favorites.
After taking the photos, the three of them continued to sit there, enjoying their wine and the scenery, seemingly savoring this rare moment of tranquility.
At 4 o'clock, Cheng Qing and the others heard the sound of a motorcycle next door. A moment later, a deliveryman on a motorcycle stopped outside the gate.
He was holding a gray bag containing a package and called out towards the door, "Is Miss Cheng here?"
Cheng Qing pointed to herself: "Cheng Qing?"
The deliveryman glanced down at the waybill and said, "Yes, yes, Ms. Cheng Qing. Your package, please sign here."
Cheng Qing got up, walked around the coffee table, put on plastic slippers at the door, grabbed an umbrella, and went to the deliveryman.
Suddenly, she wondered how Cheng Rong knew the address. It wasn't surprising that she knew the general address—she had mentioned it—but she hadn't given the exact address.
When I received the package, I found it hilarious. It turned out to be addressed to Cheng Qing, who was filming a variety show in Cangsong Town, Lvsen City.
This is the only place in this small town where a variety show is being filmed, so it's probably common knowledge in the town. The deliveryman is a local, so even if he didn't know, he could easily find out by asking. No wonder the deliveryman went from house to house asking; Cheng Rong felt comfortable doing so.
After receiving the package, Cheng Qing thanked the courier and returned to the living room.
Both Mu Xue and Luo Xi were very curious, but they couldn't see anything even though they craned their necks.
Because it was raining, the sky had already darkened early. After putting the package back in the room, Cheng Qing went downstairs and helped the two of them pack their things.
After preparing a simple dinner, Cheng Qing returned to her room.
***
Cheng Qing placed the package on her bedside table. Although she wanted to understand the original owner's past immediately, the diary represented a certain period of her original life.
Therefore, reading the diary was not so simple for Cheng Qing.
Before opening the package, Cheng Qing obediently apologized to Yuansheng, and then used a utility knife to cut the tape.
Inside the box are the original owner's life experiences, as well as her deep affection for Mingyue.
Author's Note:
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Chapter 116
The original owner of this body also had the surname Cheng and the given name Qing, just like Cheng Qing.
She lives in a family of five, with parents and siblings.
The family was of modest means, and the parents raised their three children solely through frugality.
Cheng Qing's older brother, Cheng Xi, has a steady personality, but his only flaw is that he's very concerned about saving face. He now owns a small factory, and business is doing quite well with a stable annual income.
Cheng Qing also has a younger sister named Cheng Rong, who is lively, cheerful, and loves to laugh. She is currently a sophomore in college and is the youngest in the family.
The original owner of Cheng Qing was the second child in her family. She was introverted and a little gloomy, so she didn't attract much attention from her parents because of her older brother and younger sister.
But this is not the reason for her personality; her introverted nature was innate. Just like some people are born with depression, she was an isolated and gloomy person from the beginning.
With this kind of personality, she wasn't very popular from elementary school onwards. In fact, you could say she was often teased by her classmates from elementary school onwards.
Children in elementary school are still young, and although their malice cannot be concealed, the ways they can bully others are limited to minor squabbles.
This situation escalated in middle school. Gradually, it went from isolating someone to bullying them.