Evolutionary Superstar

"Mm, Brother Lin’s cooking is so good. Since Brother Lin made plenty of food, everyone’s in for a treat," Su Xiaoran said, while feeling her heart bleeding.

Lin Haoren was amused when he saw her try so hard to appear calm and magnanimous.

Although they hadn’t known each other for long, he felt like he could read her true thoughts. She was like an open book.

Su Xiaoran herself probably didn’t know that Mu Qingxue and Bai Yiyi could see through her as well.

However, they chose not to expose her.

"This is great! I get to try Brother Lin’s cooking again!" Bai Yiyi cheered sweetly, but her eyes were focused on Oreo.

"Let’s eat over there." Mu Qingxue pointed to a set of tables and chairs nearby. It was a small resting area.

The group quickly agreed.

Before long, a sumptuous array of opened lunchboxes was spread out on the foldable tables, and a mouth-watering aroma quickly pervaded the air.

Within moments, the potent aroma attracted other members of the drama production.

"Smells so good! Brother Lin’s cooking improved again!"

The intoxicating aroma made Su Xiaoran drool with excitement. All her favorite dishes appeared before her eyes.

Braised Pork Belly, Kung Pao Chicken, Xiaolongbao, Sweet and Sour Pork, Wagyu Beef with Black Pepper, Braised Whole Abalone, Peking Duck, Steamed Live Lobster...

This was no longer an ordinary home-cooked meal; it was an imperial feast!

Seeing such a luxurious array of food, even Bai Yiyi gulped. The visual appeal was too strong, and the aroma was even better!

The taste had to be great!

"Classmate Mu, last time you ate at my place, I was short on funds and could only afford cheap ingredients. Thus, I wasn’t able to show off my true culinary skills," Lin Haoren explained.

"However, my short videos have recently gone viral, so I am no longer short on funds and can afford premium ingredients now."

"Come and try my cooking again. See if the taste is to your liking," Lin Haoren politely invited.

Mu Qingxue was immediately stunned by his words.

Suddenly, she understood why there was a vast difference in taste between the two times she had tried his cooking.

So it was a difference in ingredient quality.

It seemed she had greatly misunderstood him. Upon further thought, there were also several details she had overlooked.

Although Lin Haoren’s home seemed clean and proper, his financial situation at the time must have been very bad.

This could be seen in his poor skin and the dark circles under his eyes.

Even after his financial situation improved, it shouldn’t be that big of an improvement. His funds should only allow him to live stably, not in a well-off manner.

Under these circumstances, why would he agree to spend money on premium ingredients to treat her just because she demanded it?

Just because she was jealous?

They weren’t that close at all. Moreover, she didn’t help him at all. Her demand was completely unreasonable.

Lin Haoren had every right to call her sick in the head.

Thinking back on it now, Mu Qingxue felt that what she had done was no different from a wealthy female CEO demanding a poor beggar to offer up all his money.

Utterly unreasonable.

Mu Qingxue’s eyes reddened with tears as she realized this. Her heart ached with guilt.

When she took her first bite of the Wagyu Beef with Black Pepper, her tears overflowed.

The taste was truly amazing—definitely on par with the popular Western restaurant she visited with Su Xiaoran the other day.

Ding!

[Mu Qingxue’s favorability +40]

[Mu Qingxue’s favorability: 55/100]

Lin Haoren was taken aback by Mu Qingxue’s exaggerated reaction. He couldn’t help but wonder if she had misunderstood something.

After all, with her status, what good food hasn’t she tried? How could his cooking move her to tears?

"Is it that good?" He asked tentatively.

"Good! Very good!" Mu Qingxue nodded agreeably without a doubt.

Lin Haoren was even more confused.

Meanwhile, Su Xiaoran felt smug. She didn’t think much about it and figured Mu Qingxue was moved by Lin Haoren’s cooking.

On the other hand, Bai Yiyi was a bit more aware. She felt like there was something wrong with Mu Qingxue, but she couldn’t quite put a finger on it.

However, since she couldn’t figure it out, she didn’t dwell on it. She happily devoured her food.

As Lin Haoren watched the group of three beauties eat, he didn’t forget to feed Oreo. A bowl of premium cat food was filled, and it ate even faster.

Suddenly, a handsome man in his mid-30s with a scholarly aura approached them.

Shen Beichen, the A-list actor starring as God-Emperor Tian Ye in the drama.

"Qingxue, why are you eating here?" Shen Beichen inquired with an approachable smile before noticing her reddened eyes and tear stains, then frowned, "What’s going on? Did someone bully you?"

Shen Beichen fixed his accusatory gaze on the only man at the table. In his heart, this person was 80% the culprit.

Sensing Shen Beichen’s animosity, Lin Haoren stared back at him speechlessly.

Bro, I just came to deliver food. I haven’t even gotten a ’thank you,’ yet you are already throwing such a heavy accusation on me.

Is there anything more unreasonable than this?

"No one bullied Sister Mu," Su Xiaoran frowned, feeling a strong surge of dislike toward Shen Beichen. "Sister Mu cried because the food was so good that it moved her."

"That’s right, Teacher Shen. You shouldn’t glare at our Brother Lin like that before understanding the situation," Bai Yiyi sweetly chimed with a half smile.

Su Xiaoran immediately cast her a glance.

What do you mean by ’our,’ Brother Lin? There is no ours here. Brother Lin belongs to me alone!

At the same time, Mu Qingxue wiped her face and stared at the two junior actresses.

’Why are you putting words in my mouth?’ She thought.

However, this was indeed a good excuse. She didn’t want to explain the real reason. Thus, she didn’t try to refute it.

"Teacher Shen, did you need something from me?" Mu Qingxue changed the topic.

Shen Beichen nodded and said, "It’s like this, we still have some time left for our break. I was thinking maybe we can practice our lines for the next scene together."

"What do you think, Qingxue?"

After hearing this suggestion, Mu Qingxue’s expression turned serious, entering workaholic mode.

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