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Once everyone was in their places, Lao Hu stood in the middle to preside over the event.

"Dear fellow villagers, thank you for taking care of our guests these past few days. We're leaving tomorrow, so we specially invited you all here for a meal today. Many of these dishes were prepared by our guests. Now, let our guests introduce them. What do you say?"

"good!"

"good!"

The villagers responded enthusiastically, instantly raising the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

Damn, why didn't you say so earlier? There's more to this story!

Ji Yuzhi was extremely anxious. He had thought that since everyone else had prepared so many dishes, his roasted vegetables would be mixed in and the villagers wouldn't care. But now he had to introduce them in public, which would be incredibly embarrassing.

But he didn't have time to think about it anymore, because the introduction had already begun.

First, Pei Yin said, "First of all, thank you to the villagers for taking care of us! I made roasted pork belly, and it's not very good, so please don't mind!"

After speaking, Pei Yin placed his roasted pork belly in the center, with some side dishes next to it: potatoes, carrots, and onions.

The villagers took out their chopsticks to taste the food, praising Pei Yin's cooking as delicious.

Next was Wen Jingqian, who brought out his own roasted chicken wings for the villagers to try.

One villager picked up a chicken wing, took a bite, and oh no! The chicken wing was too cunning; he couldn't bite it at all. He tried to tear it with his teeth, but still couldn't get it. When he finally let go, the piece of meat bounced back.

The same applies to other villagers.

Wen Jingqian was a little embarrassed, probably because he hadn't prepared the chicken wings properly.

The enthusiastic villagers weren't about to let the atmosphere become awkward, so they quickly tried to smooth things over: "Uh, these chicken wings are really chewy! Very bouncy and springy, eating these can help strengthen your teeth!"

"I know you mean well, but please stop talking."

"That's hilarious, it looks even more awkward now."

"Ji Yuzhi's ears turned red, hahaha, it was indeed a bit embarrassing."

To prevent the situation from becoming any more awkward, Lin Ke stood up and said, "Come on, folks, if you've finished your chicken wings, try my chicken drumsticks!"

The villagers, quite perceptive, ate the chicken leg and didn't forget to praise it.

Only Xu Fan and Ji Yuzhi were left. Ji Yuzhi felt as if she had returned to the fear she felt when her teacher answered questions in a train-like fashion when she was a child.

Xu Fan glanced at Ji Yuzhi, who was looking down and seemed very withdrawn. So Xu Fan stood up and said, "Thank you all so much for taking care of us these past few days. These are some grilled fish and steamed buns that I baked in the oven."

The villagers' eyes lit up when they saw the grilled fish and steamed buns. The grilled fish looked delicious, but there was too little of it; each person could probably only get a small bite. But there were plenty of steamed buns; the people in their village loved eating these dry steamed buns.

They first tried the grilled fish. The moment it entered their mouths, it was dry, fragrant, and crispy, with the salty and fresh taste of the fish. It didn't have too many seasonings, which preserved the original flavor of the fish. It was delicious!

Unlike their previous polite exchanges, the villagers rushed to eat, not having time to talk, but they still gave Xu Fan a thumbs-up as they ate.

"This is really delicious, isn't it? Look how fiercely everyone's fighting over it!"

"Please, please stop saying how delicious it is! I'm a country girl eating my grandparents' cooking every day during summer vacation, and I'm dying to get it. I can't order takeout, and I'm craving it so badly!"

"It's still cold now; it tasted best when it was served just now."

After the grilled fish was sold out, the villagers set their sights on the steamed buns. One bite revealed a crispy yet chewy exterior, while the inside was fermented and baked, with a dense honeycomb structure. The best part was the brown sugar filling. Xu Fan filled a generous portion, and the moment you bit into it, the brown sugar syrup flowed out, sweet but not cloying.

"Can you teach me how to make this pancake? It's delicious!" the villager mumbled, his mouth still stuffed with food.

"Yes, it's very simple. Just wrap brown sugar mixed with dry flour in fermented dough, and then put it in the oven. But it needs to ferment for a while."

Xu Fan replied.

"That's easy? I'll do it right now. Wait for my feedback."

"With this kind of execution ability, you will succeed in whatever you do."

"Sigh, my grandma used to make this for me when I was little. It's been so many years since she passed away, and no one makes it for me anymore. I didn't expect it to be so easy to make. I'll give it a try."

Brown sugar lovers rejoice!

The villagers frantically grabbed the steamed buns, only feeling at ease after they had placed them in their bowls.

Finally, it was Ji Yuzhi's turn. He felt so embarrassed that he hesitated for a long time before finally standing up. Once he stood up, he didn't say anything and just stood there like an idiot.

Actually, he wanted to play dumb to get away with it, but that wouldn't work; they were just waiting for him. So Lao Hu took the initiative to ask him, "What delicious food did our Ji Yuzhi's father make for the villagers?"

Never mind! Ji Yuzhi gritted his teeth. At worst, he'd just talk nonsense like he did when selling pork rib rice!

He took a deep breath, then exhaled, and picked up the bowl of roasted vegetables.

"Fellow villagers, this is my special roasted vegetable! Don't let its plain appearance fool you, it's something special! It... well, it's rich in vitamins A, B, and C! I'm not going for the fancy stuff, it's the most traditional way of making it, and eating it can... beautify your skin and improve your complexion!..." He couldn't come up with anything more.

"He's a big liar."

"If I were as good at conning people as him, I would have made money long ago."

"My goodness, how did he manage to make a bunch of roasted vegetables with absolutely no seasoning sound so amazing?"

"They're shameless."

The villagers watched him boast indifferently, but after he finished, they still decided to try the vegetables.

But how are we supposed to divide it? He didn't even cut it into pieces; it's all whole. Does that mean each person gets a potato and the other gets a carrot?

Fortunately, it had softened after baking for a long time. They cut it with a spoon, took a bite, and were all speechless. What "natural"? It just didn't have any salt...

There was no sincerity at all; the villagers just nodded and hummed a few times perfunctorily.

Ji Yuzhi breathed a sigh of relief. He was terrified. Although it was embarrassing, at least he wasn't exposed in public.

Next, it's time for everyone to eat and drink.

The villagers who lived near Xu Fan happened to taste some delicious stir-fried dishes. After learning that Xu Fan had made them, the enthusiastic aunties and grandmothers took Xu Fan's hands, praised him for his competence, and offered to introduce him to potential partners.

"Oh my, young man, you cook so well! Do you want a wife? I'll introduce you to my daughter."

"No, I have to introduce her to my granddaughter!"

Xu Fan had never seen anything like this before, and he was incredibly flustered, a faint blush rising to his face. He shook his head, refusing the kindness of these elderly women: "No need, I won't..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Fan realized that this was still a live broadcast, and he didn't utter the word "no".

Sitting diagonally opposite Xu Fan, Ji Yuzhi kept a close eye on Xu Fan's movements. He carefully and cautiously stole glances at Xu Fan's face, and of course, he noticed Xu Fan's lip movements. Xu Fan said, "No need, I don't..."

What? You don't like girls?

Ji Yuzhi thought he was too smart, he guessed it right away, and he was overjoyed.

Although he always tried to charm Xu Fan, he overlooked one thing: Xu Fan never said that he was gay.

What does this mean? It means his chances of success have increased! It's like heaven is helping him, hahaha!

The guests ate and drank while chatting with their fellow villagers, creating a very harmonious atmosphere. Halfway through the meal, one of the villagers left his seat, picked up a jar of wine from the ground not far away, and was about to pour it for the fathers.

"I'm so happy today! Come on, this is some homemade wine, let's have a drink!"

When it was Xu Fan's turn, he waved his hand and said, "I can't hold my liquor, so I'll pass..."

"This is homemade, and it has a very low alcohol content!"

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Xu Fan offered his own bowl.

The fellow villager poured Xu Fan a full bowl.

All the villagers stood up, and the children stood on benches. Some held wine, some held water or drinks, and everyone clinked glasses to celebrate.

"Cheers!"

After the toast, it was time to take a sip. Xu Fan took a sip and found the aroma of the liquor to be very strong. He didn't feel anything special, just a slight spiciness. The aroma of the liquor was very rich, so Xu Fan took a few more sips.

After clinking glasses, everyone went back to chatting or eating.

Xu Fan suddenly felt a heat on her face, and her whole body felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she were floating on a cloud. She really wanted to sleep...

Lin Ke, who was standing next to Xu Fan, noticed that something was wrong with Xu Fan. Xu Fan's face was very red, like it had been braised. He guessed that Xu Fan might be drunk.

Xu Fan's little head started to droop down repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice.

Lin Ke said with some concern, "Xu Fan, if you're sleepy, take a nap. I'll wake you up when we leave."

Xu Fan's vision became blurry, and even with his glasses on, he couldn't see people clearly. Who was talking to him? Oh, it seemed to be his friend Lin Ke. Lin Ke told him to take a nap and that she would wake him up when it was over.

Xu Fan nodded obediently and seriously, then lay down on the table in front of him, using one arm as a pillow.

After lying down for only a short while, Xu Fan felt discomfort and a slight pain in the bridge of her nose and around her eyes.

It turned out to be glasses. Xu Fan frowned impatiently, took off his glasses and placed them on the table next to him, then lay down and slowly fell asleep.

No one noticed this little corner, and the cameras weren't pointed at them. Even Ji Yuzhi didn't notice Xu Fan; he had been drinking and started bragging to his fellow villagers about his world championship.

"I'm a world motorcycle champion, a world champion!"

What is a motorcycle?

"...It's a motorcycle!"

"What? There are competitions for motorcycle pole vaulting, and they're world competitions?"

"..."

Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and it was quite late; it was time to go home, wash up, and go to bed.

After saying goodbye, the villagers left one after another, leaving only the father and children.

"It's so lively! It makes me want to eat at the banquet too."

"It feels really good to have everyone gathered around to eat, drink, and chat."

Lin Ke glanced at Xu Fan, who was still sleeping, and gently patted his head: "Xu Fan, Xu Fan, wake up, it's time to go home!"

Xu Fan looked up blankly. Was he going home? Still half-asleep, he'd even forgotten to wear his glasses as he stood up: "Okay, home..."

Although he couldn't see people's faces clearly without his glasses, he noticed that the moment he stood up, everyone turned towards him and stopped moving.

Xu Fan was puzzled. He tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong...aren't we going home?"

The chat was silent for a second.

Then it erupted completely, scrolling so fast that not a single word could be read.

"Holy crap, is that Xu Fan? How can he be so good-looking!"

"Aaaaaah, his head tilt is so cute it's making me swoon!"

"So cute! My wife!"

"Who the hell told me he looks worse without his glasses? I don't believe a damn thing!"

"I finally believe that glasses in anime can seal away a person's good looks..."

"This, this, this is even better looking than a celebrity! And with that hairstyle, he'd look like an idiot if he weren't good-looking! But with good looks, he looks so cute!"

"He looks like an idiot when he doesn't take off his glasses..."

"I must marry this man today!"

The comments were still scrolling rapidly.

The guests on this side were dumbfounded. Fu Chun and Lin Ke weren't surprised, but they were worried about Xu Fan's condition. Xu Fan looked silly and something was very wrong with her.

Ji Yuzhi was furious! Xu Fan was his, his! What if someone else found out how good-looking Xu Fan was and tried to take him away from him?! He could tell that blond guy with that deadpan face was gay; he was obviously a pervert!

He himself is gay.

Pei Yin and Wen Jingqian were also dumbfounded. Pei Yin's mouth was wide open, and his jaw almost hit the ground.

Don't tell him that this is Xu Fan. Has he been possessed?

He's so good-looking, he could have been the visual center in the group before him!

Wen Jingqian was also very surprised. He had been in the entertainment industry for many years and had never seen such a natural and pure appearance.

Most people in the entertainment industry have had cosmetic surgery or procedures done to fix various minor flaws on their faces. But this face in front of me looks like it hasn't undergone any cosmetic surgery. The skin is fair and delicate, and the facial features are well-proportioned and beautiful. Is Xu Fan really that good-looking?

The director almost choked on his food when he saw this. He wanted Xu Fan to give everyone a major plot twist, but not now!

His idea was that once this episode was over, Xu Fan's hair would be back to normal by the time the next episode aired. He would then ask the makeup artist to do Xu Fan's makeup and give her a stunning hairstyle!

To give the audience a little shock.

In this situation, my hair hasn't grown back, I haven't put on makeup, and my clothes are unfashionable—it's all too hasty! Oh well, at least my face still looks good.

The director became more and more satisfied with Xu Fan. He glanced at the constantly scrolling comments and the rapidly rising trending topics, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.

We really found the right guy! He's brought us so much traffic, we'll definitely hire him again for the next episode, and the one after that!

While the others were still in a daze, Lin Ke touched Xu Fan's glasses and put them on him. Then she told the two children to hold hands, and she helped Xu Fan up before saying goodbye to the production crew and leaving.

The crowd was left still in a daze.

Pei Yin was still in a daze, looking incredulous: "Was that Xu Fan just now?"

Wen Jingqian: "Yes, you read that right."

Seeing that Xu Fan had left, Ji Yuzhi saw no need to stay and also left with Chaochao.

Pei Yin and Wen Jingqian also took their children and left.

Their shock didn't dissipate even after they got home.