DTBS - Chapter 96
Chapter 96: Kitty Chasing Someone
The production team took the nine guests to a small villa by the sea early in the morning.
The villa was only half-decorated, clearly indicating they were brought here on a whim. Judging by the layout, this was likely the venue for the final wrap-up celebration of the show.
"Welcome everyone to the live stream of 《Super High-Speed Heartbeat》. I am your host, Wang Lulu."
"I'm Mu Feng. Today I have good news and bad news for everyone. What do you want to hear... It must be the bad news, I knew it!"
【? Answering your own question, are we?】
【I want to hear the good news (maintaining a rebellious spirit)】
【LOL, the bad news can't be that Jiang Lihe has officially withdrawn from the romance show recording, right?】
【Wouldn't that be good news (dog head)】
"This bad news is indeed quite bad," Wang Lulu took over, looking at the nine guests in front of her, and continued, "Due to some special reasons, our 《Super High-Speed Heartbeat》 program will be temporarily suspended. The specific resumption time is TBD and will be discussed with all the teachers later. However, please rest assured, because it is for special reasons, we will still settle the appearance fees for all the teachers according to the original schedule."
【Huh? What? Did I hear that right?】
【No way! My Qiuqing just started getting sweet!】
【Seriously? Just because Jiang Lihe left, the show is suspended?】
【Is Sufeng Entertainment that powerful? Unbelievable!】
【Sufeng Entertainment is a giant in the domestic entertainment industry, okay? The Jiang family is no joke either. All I can say is, it's all about connections and favors.】
【What the heck? Why?! Are powerful and influential people just going to run rampant?! (Shedding helpless tears)】
【Ahhhhh! So angry! From today onwards, a daily question: When will Sufeng Entertainment go bankrupt?】
【You'll go bankrupt before Sufeng Entertainment does. Why didn't Qiuqing and the others think about the consequences when they teamed up against CEO Jiang? Are they people they can afford to provoke? LOL】
【To the person above, Jiang Lihe actually has simps? You're the one making me laugh to death.】
【What do you mean "teamed up"? Normal people would want to stay away from someone like Jiang Lihe, okay?】
The comments section was buzzing with arguments. The two hosts naturally knew that saying this would ignite a topic, but there was nothing they could do. They were just small figures in the entertainment industry. A shallow struggle or resistance was fine, but no one ever thought of truly falling out with Sufeng Entertainment.
"So what's the good news?" Ding Yuyan warmed up the atmosphere.
"The good news is... our celebration has been moved up! Everyone can enjoy the benefits the production team has prepared for you in advance!" Wang Lulu had the staff bring up the ingredients. "Today, the production team has provided super rich ingredients and gorgeous decorations. Everyone can finally get hands-on and fully showcase their cooking skills!"
Tao Qiuyun: ...
I'll just cut the fruit.
"Furthermore, for the celebration effect," Mu Feng held up a bottle of champagne, "the production team even went all out and specially bought several bottles of Salon champagne for everyone. We hope everyone eats happily, plays happily, and drinks heartily today!"
The guests were very cooperative and applauded, then began dividing tasks to prepare for the celebration (self-service version). They even had to set up the venue themselves. The production team really knows how to stretch out the runtime!
Meng Wuzhong picked up a large roll of ribbons and said to Bai Yunquan, "How about we go hang the decorations and string lights?"
After all, they were the tallest two here.
"Okay." Screenwriter Bai pushed up his glasses, looked at Ai Yi and Wu Shenfeng, and smiled, "Then Xiao Wu and Xiao Ai can arrange the tables and chairs?"
"So the sisters will cook?" Wu Shenfeng looked at Tao Qiuyun and the others.
"Qingshang and I can..." Ding Yuyan wanted to show off her cooking skills.
"Cooking!" Ming Siwen immediately cut her off, smiling, "I've long heard that Sister Yuyan is a great cook. How about this, you, Linwan, and Sister Yuyan team up to cook, and Qiuqiu and Qingshang make some desserts?"
She winked at Qin Qingshang, "Right? Celebrations should be sweet."
"Right." The cat nodded, looking at Tao Qiuyun, "Qiuqiu and I will make desserts!"
"Okay, I'll be your assistant." Tao Qiuyun was quite self-aware.
After all, if she really had some hidden talent and made a magical cake, the guests present would be the ones suffering.
After a simple division of labor, everyone quickly got into position.
【Why do I feel like they're not surprised? Did they know the show was going to be suspended?】
【Hehehe, Sister Qiu and Sister Qin making desserts, sweet sweet sweet!】
【They definitely knew. This kind of thing must have been told to them yesterday.】
【Sigh~ I wonder if there will be any more live-streamed romance shows in the future.】
【Exactly! Live streams are the most real!】
【When the edited version comes out, I'm going to rewatch the game arcade scene repeatedly.】
【I'm different, I want to watch the haunted house!】
【Why do I feel like none of them are sad? Don't other variety shows love to be emotional during farewells?】
【How long have they even known each other? I estimate the production team had more plans and arrangements later, who knew Jiang Lihe would mess everything up.】
【Jiang Lihe, you jinx!】
Despite the impending farewell, perhaps because the guests weren't showing a strong sense of sadness, the netizens in the live stream also displayed their usual attitude. The entire live stream didn't feel like a farewell.
"So we're making a cake?" Tao Qiuyun hesitated, looking at Qin Qingshang who was searching for cake recipe video tutorials on a tablet. "That..."
"Don't talk, I'm still learning!" The cat covered her mouth, staring intently at the tablet in her hand, studying.
Tao Qiuyun: ...
Actually, I saw cake recipes when I was researching cooking.
【LOL, Sister Qin is learning on the spot, huh?】
【Hahahaha, save me, she said she'd make desserts with such confidence just now, I thought she knew how.】
【Love watching little couples stick together and do things.】
【Elaborate on "things"】
【? Making a cake, obviously.】
"Okay, I've learned." Qin Qingshang turned off the video and started directing Tao Qiuyun, "Get a bowl."
Tao Qiuyun placed the bowl in front of her and said softly, "You do it. Cake is also cooked food, I'm a bit unsure."
"Then I'll do it. You watch carefully from the side and learn well." Qin Qingshang washed her hands and rolled up her sleeves. "First step, pour in the salad oil and milk."
"How much?" Tao Qiuyun handed her the ingredients and asked casually.
The cat paused, glared at her, then pursed her lips, "Just the right amount. I have a sense of proportion."
【She hesitated! I knew it, she forgot!】
【Sister Qin: Shut up!】
【My favorite line from food bloggers: Add an appropriate amount of salt and sugar, a little chili, add more if you can handle spice.】
【Master, how much is "a little"?】
【《Appropriate amount》】
【《Sense of proportion》】
【Looking forward to Sister Qin's cake (rubbing hands)】
"Give me the flour." - The cat reached out.
"Add a little salt." - The cat shook her paw.
"When I'm mixing, you add the egg liquid when I tell you, got it?" - The cat directed.
"Okay." Tao Qiuyun stood very close to her, adding when Qin Qingshang said to, trying to achieve seamless cooperation.
"Alright, now I'll beat the egg whites, you help me add the granulated sugar." Qin Qingshang was focused and serious, looking like a professional cake decorator.
Tao Qiuyun quietly followed instructions, until...
"Look, look!" The cat was very happy, holding up the whisk, "Such a smooth and delicate mixture, can you believe this is my first time trying? Maybe I really have a lot of talent!"
"Very impressive." Tao Qiuyun praised her, lowering her head to look at the mixture in the bowl.
It actually looked quite decent. Could it be that learning cooking is like learning martial arts? The more you forget, the more you grasp the essence?
"Now just put it in the mold and then into the oven." Qin Qingshang said to Tao Qiuyun while handling the final steps, "Qiuqiu, do you want to go check out the alcohol the production team bought? Want to try mixing some drinks for us?"
"The production team seems to have only bought champagne and beer," Tao Qiuyun walked to the drinks area, "and various beverages."
"Ah? Then we can't mix drinks?" The cat, staring at the oven, was disappointed.
Tao Qiuyun picked up a bottle of champagne and shook it, getting a feel for it, preparing to be the one to open the bottle for the celebration. She smiled, "We can just drink champagne, but if you want cocktails, I can mix them."
"Qingshang," Zhou Linwan walked out of the kitchen holding a deep metal bowl, "Knowing you're making a cake, there's cream in the kitchen fridge. I've already whipped it for you and adjusted the consistency a bit. The production team should have bought tools, you can use them to decorate the cake."
"Ah?" Qin Qingshang was shocked, "There's actually cream in the kitchen! Thank you, that was hard work. I was just thinking of making it myself."
"It's okay," Zhou Linwan placed the metal bowl on the table and smiled, "Aren't you happy making a cake with Qiuqiu?"
"Happy!" Qin Qingshang stepped forward, "Thank you, Linwan. Mine still needs to bake for a while, how about I go help you guys in the kitchen?"
"I can help too." Tao Qiuyun turned and walked over, still holding the champagne. She put the bottle on the table and said seriously, "My knife skills are decent."
"It's fine," Zhou Linwan quickly waved her hands, "You two just put the cream into the piping bags here. The kitchen is small, five people would be too crowded."
"Okay." The cat nodded.
"Then I'll go look for the piping bags." Tao Qiuyun turned to rummage through the production team's supplies.
Qin Qingshang looked at the champagne on the table, recalling how Tao Qiuyun opened bottles before, and whispered to the camera following her, "Do you guys think Qiuqiu looked really cool opening the bottle that night camping? I want to try being cool too."
With that, she picked up the champagne and the opener, imitating how Tao Qiuyun did it before...
"Qingshang, I found them." As soon as Tao Qiuyun turned back, she saw Qin Qingshang opening the champagne she had just shaken.
As expected, after removing the cork, Qin Qingshang immediately twisted the bottle. The consequence of not letting it sit was... the bubbles rose and surged out, carrying the liquid in a torrent that sprayed directly at the cat's head.
"Ah—!"
Qin Qingshang was utterly surprised, getting sprayed all over with champagne. Not only were her face and hair soaked, but even her constantly rising and falling chest was drenched. The pungent smell of alcohol was strong, making her feel dizzy.
Tao, Qiu, Yun!
You, are, really, something!
The cat was both angry and regretful, with a slight hint of frustration, after all, she brought it upon herself.
She looked at Tao Qiuyun, wanting to see what expression the instigator had now, was she walking towards her worriedly?
As a result, what did she see!
Tao Qiuyun... she, she was actually laughing!
This woman, who always maintained an air of calm elegance, was now shaking her shoulders, covering her mouth with the back of her hand, laughing heartily!
It was like the delicate branches on a jade tree being blown by a strong wind, shaking off the fine white snow above. The cold, stunningly beautiful scenery suddenly became dynamic, making one's heart tremble even more.
However, for Qin Qingshang at this moment, the more beautiful Tao Qiuyun's smile was, the angrier it made her.
The cat took a deep breath, forcing back the three words "Tao Qiuyun" that were about to escape her lips. She reached out and scooped up a glob of cream from the bowl, grabbed the champagne, and charged towards Tao Qiuyun, annoyed, "Laugh, laugh, laugh! All you do is laugh!"
"!" Tao Qiuyun was shocked and instinctively dodged to the side, causing the cat to miss.
Qin Qingshang's eyes turned red with anger, "You actually dared to dodge!"
"Qingshang," Tao Qiuyun slowly retreated, "Calm down first."
"Take this!" The cat pounced again.
"Wait, wait!"
"Begging won't help, stand still!"
"Qingshang, this was an accident!"
"Can't hear, can't hear!"
The trio in the kitchen heard the commotion and poked their heads out one by one...
Ding Yuyan: Oh dear
Zhou Linwan: Did I give them the cream too early?
Ming Siwen: (Mysterious smile)
She wasn't afraid of them making a fuss, only of them being lifeless. It seemed letting them make a cake together had a good effect. The situation seemed to be gradually clearing up.
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