Stop it, the country really can't fit any more bans on the domestic entertainment industry.

half a month later.

Jiaxing Entertainment, Trainee Training Room.

To the sound of upbeat music, a group of young trainees are sweating profusely in front of a mirror.

At the very front, Li Mo'an executed every beat and every precise movement flawlessly.

The problem is, it's too standardized.

It's so precise that it's devoid of any emotion; it's all technique.

Yang Mi, standing outside the one-way mirror, watched this scene and couldn't help but twitch her lips.

She originally thought that by bringing her adopted nephew over, with his handsome face and some special training, he could definitely become an idol.

But now it seems that the aura this kid exudes... how should I put it, is just too upright.

Ask him to breakdance, and he'll perform with the flair of military boxing; ask him to sing a love song, and he'll be as calm as if he were reading out a ceasefire agreement.

"This kid doesn't seem really suited to the idol route."

A thought crossed Yang Mi's mind, and she fell silent for a moment.

She even felt that if Li Mo'an were to play a bodyguard or a secret agent, he could probably win an award for playing himself, but the image of him flirting with fans or making heart gestures was too much for her to bear.

"Didn't they say this kid was weird?" She recalled the evaluation Zou Jianguo had sent, and couldn't understand it: "Isn't he pretty upright? So upright it's almost uncanny."

"Mr. Yang, we've made contact with the 'Mushroom House' team."

Assistant Xiao Gao came over with the schedule. "They happen to be short of a new guest who will be joining us out of nowhere. Our sponsorship fee is in place, and the director has no objections."

"OK."

Yang Mi rubbed her temples and made a decision.

Since singing and dancing isn't an option, let's try variety shows.

Those slow-paced lifestyle variety shows are quite popular now. Throw this kid into one, let him get some exposure, and incidentally work on that uprightness that's so out of place in the entertainment industry.

She pushed open the door and walked into the training room.

The music stopped, and Li Mo'an stood there calmly, not even her breathing faltering.

"Mo'an, pack your things, we're flying to Yunnan tomorrow."

Yang Mi got straight to the point, saying, "I've got you a variety show, 'Mushroom House.' It's the most popular slow-paced variety show in China, a rare opportunity."

"Okay." Li Mo'an nodded.

Seeing his calm and unyielding demeanor, Yang Mi felt another wave of worry.

She recalled the secretary's instructions before leaving that day. Although in the past two weeks, Li Mo'an had not shown any strange behavior except for killing two of the company's money trees, nor had he dug up the company's floor.

She didn't think much of it, but still gave a few more instructions:

"When you get there, be smart."

Yang Mi said earnestly, "That's a live variety show, countless eyes are watching. You're a newcomer, so whatever else you do, you must be diligent and do more work."

"You need to be observant and proactive, understand?"

"Only a hardworking and reliable persona is most likable and can avoid making mistakes."

"Understood, do more work." Li Mo'an remained calm, carefully noting down his boss's instructions.

Yang Mi nodded and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

As long as he's willing to work and doesn't talk nonsense, what could possibly go wrong?

........................................

Two days later.

In a remote and beautiful mountain village in southern Yunnan.

This is the filming location for this season of "Mushroom House". With its green mountains and clear waters, and swirling mist, it is indeed a wonderful place that makes one feel refreshed and relaxed.

A commercial vehicle belonging to the production crew slowly pulled up in front of the mushroom house at the entrance of the village.

The car door opened, and Li Mo'an stepped out carrying a simple bag.

At this time, the live stream of "Mushroom House" had already started.

Although it was a weekday morning, the show's immense popularity meant there were still tens of thousands of viewers online. Of course, the show "Mushroom House" has recently declined in popularity. At its peak, a single broadcast could easily attract hundreds of thousands of viewers.

When the camera focused on this unfamiliar young man, a series of polite welcomes appeared in the live chat.

"Is this the new recruit who was parachuted in?"

"Wow, he's pretty handsome! His looks are top-notch."

"Oh no, Peng Peng's position is in jeopardy! Is this guy's good looks here to ruin things?"

"Upstairs, when has Peng Peng ever had any status? Hahaha."

"Judging from this young man's calm expression, he seems like the aloof type?"

........................................

Li Mo'an was unaware of the discussions on the live stream.

He simply followed Yang Mi's instructions and tried to act as naturally as possible.

"Welcome, welcome!"

The gate to the Mushroom House was pushed open, and Teacher He came out to greet them with a warm smile, followed by Teacher Huang, Peng Peng, and his sister.

"Oh my, this must be Mo'an? Boss Yang specifically called to tell us to take good care of you." Teacher He gave Li Mo'an a hug as soon as she arrived, which was very heartwarming.

"Hello Teacher He, hello Teacher Huang, hello everyone."

Li Mo'an greeted him politely.

Teacher Huang looked Li Mo'an up and down, a hint of admiration in her eyes.

This young man has a straight posture and clear eyes. Unlike those loud and boisterous young idols, he looks quite composed and upright.

"It's good that you're here. Now that you're here, we're all family."

Teacher Huang said with a smile, "Put your luggage down first, we need to prepare lunch."

As the head of the family and the chef of the Mushroom House, Teacher Huang is naturally most concerned about things in the kitchen.

Moreover, the newest members this season, as is customary, all have to demonstrate their skills in the kitchen, which is the fastest way to integrate into the group.

The group sat down in the pavilion and were served tea.

After chatting for a few minutes, Teacher Huang asked casually, "Mo'an, do you cook at home? How's your cooking?"

This is an easy question.

If you say you can't, then you'll be responsible for washing dishes and chopping wood; if you say you can, then you'll show off your skills and earn the image of a good stay-at-home husband.

Li Mo'an sat on a small stool, his back ramrod straight.

He remembered Yang Mi's instructions before she left, telling him to be diligent and do more work.

Since we're expected to do more work, we can't say we don't know how.

"Reporting to Teacher Huang, I will do a little," Li Mo'an replied calmly.

"Oh?"

Teacher Huang's eyes lit up. "That's great! There aren't many young people these days who can cook. Do you have any special dishes? How about showing off your skills for everyone at lunchtime today?"

Pengpeng chimed in from the side, "Simple scrambled eggs with tomatoes is fine too, we're not picky."

Viewers in the live stream also left comments, saying that this newcomer was probably only good at cooking instant noodles or stir-frying vegetables.

however.

Li Mo'an pondered for a moment.

He remembered a special dish he had crammed on a short video platform the night before he left, specifically to prepare for this situation.

He looked up and carefully recited the names of the dishes:

"Nine-Turned Large Intestine".

After he finished speaking, the pavilion fell silent for a moment.

Teacher Huang was stunned for a moment, and then the surprise in her eyes deepened.

"Nine-Turned Intestines?"

Teacher Huang looked at Li Mo'an with some disbelief. "That's a famous dish in Shandong cuisine, the process is very complicated. Washing, boiling, frying, braising, the heat control is very important. Are you... sure it's your specialty?"

That's way too hardcore!

When a newcomer comes, they might only mention braised pork or cola chicken wings, but this guy comes right up with classic Shandong dishes.

"Yes, I'm good at it."

Li Mo'an nodded, his expression calm.

Since Yang Mi told him to be more diligent, he naturally had to come up with the most time-consuming dish that best reflected his diligence.

"Good lad! You've got some skills!"

Teacher Huang slapped her thigh, looking very pleased. "Great! The production team just happened to have a few large intestines among the ingredients they bought today. I was originally planning to throw them away because I thought they were too much trouble to prepare. Since you can cook them, then you'll be in charge of the main dish for lunch today!"

Teacher He clapped along, saying, "I'm so excited! We're in for a treat today!"

The number of comments in the live stream chat increased instantly.

"Holy crap, Nine-Turned Intestines? This newbie's got guts."

"This dish is difficult to make; if you don't do it right, it will taste like nothing at all."

"Looks like they came prepared; they're not just some pretty face going through the motions."

"I'm starting to look forward to it. Judging from his calm demeanor, maybe he's a master chef?"

........................................

Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone, Li Mo'an stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and headed towards the kitchen.

His back view looked so confident and composed.

However, nobody knows.

Li Mo'an's so-called specialty is indeed something he is exceptionally good at.

He learned how to make this dish last night in his hotel room by watching short videos, and it took him a full five minutes.

This was the first time in his life he had ever made this dish.

It is also the only dish that he can theoretically make so far.

—Of course, you could say that's something I'm good at, since I only know one dish.

The cameraman followed them into the kitchen, carrying his equipment.

The camera gave a close-up shot.

Li Mo'an stood calmly in front of the cutting board, reached out and picked up a raw pig intestine from the basin. The intestine was still dripping with an unknown liquid.

Looking at the slippery thing in his hand, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

A confident smile appeared on his lips.

"Whether it takes five minutes or five years, I've memorized all the steps."

"If I follow the steps, it should be... edible, right?"

"By the way, to make it more spiritual, you also need to add your own understanding."