Crazy, All Crazy, A Little Madness Is Good

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Chapter 306

Boom! Crash! Thunderbolt from a clear sky!

Letting a bunch of kitchen disasters compete in a food festival—how was that any different from sending a group of blind people to race cars?

If the kitchen back at Liancha Villa hadn’t been sturdy enough, it probably would’ve exploded countless times already.

As it was, burnt pots and cracked bowls were beyond counting.

“Director, are you serious?” Liu Woxing couldn’t help asking.

Director Niu nodded without hesitation, “Of course.”

Liu Woxing was briefly speechless. After pausing, she finally squeezed out, “…Very courageous.”

“Forget the rest—don’t food festivals require health permits? I mean, if a customer finds bugs or ants in the food, but ants are part of the ingredient list, does that still count as failing hygiene?”

Xie Mi threw out a truly philosophical question.

The moment she finished, everyone turned in unison to look at Yu Jinzhe.

Who the question was aimed at was obvious.

Sure enough, even the always-smooth Director Niu showed a rare awkward look, “Uh… Teacher Yu, you won’t be using those ingredients today, will you?”

Yu Jinzhe said regretfully, “It’s too sudden. I didn’t prepare those ingredients.”

Director Niu—and the entire staff—let out a collective sigh of relief.

But Yu Jinzhe professionally added, “But I can go buy some now.”

Director Niu—and the entire staff—instantly stretched out stop-sign hands: “Don’t buy!!”

[Every time I remember that baby-faced Jinzhe is the same guy who cooks with ants, my brain short-circuits.]
[The worst part is, he puts ants in dishes for others but doesn’t even like eating them himself—pure torture.]
[So what? He’s so sweet, can’t he have this one quirky hobby?]
[Then you eat it.]
[…Forget I said anything.]

“Anyway, the food festival starts at 2 p.m. sharp in the plaza. Before then, you need to sample island dishes, pick one you think can compete, learn it from the shop owner, and buy enough ingredients to run your stall.”

“This challenge is solo: eight people, eight stalls. The winner will be whoever attracts the most customers. The champion gets first choice for tonight’s dinner and accommodations.”

“And—there’s one more rule.”

“To avoid bothering the locals, you must be in disguise on the island. While tasting and shopping, you cannot let others recognize you. For every person who recognizes you and calls your name, you’ll lose one point. Those points will be deducted from your final festival score—for example, if you lose ten points, you’ll lose ten customers in the count.”

As soon as Director Niu finished, Xiao Jingxi was the first to speak, “I don’t think this rule is fair.”

He frowned slightly, speaking in an orderly, reasonable tone, “If recognition equals deductions, then those of us with more screen exposure are automatically disadvantaged.”

“Some here only became known after this show aired, and not everyone watches variety shows. But many dramas and films are household names.”
“So I think, to some extent, it’s unfair.”

The meaning was obvious.

He was popular, easily recognized—so he’d lose more.

[How to offend literally everyone in one sentence: check ✔]
[Seriously everyone. Not only dissing the other guests, but also shading the production—basically saying the show isn’t popular enough.]
[Excuse me, what confidence is this? Liancha has been a phenomenon since day one, already trending overseas. Daily live viewership across all eight streams breaks nine digits. Even surprise midnight streams pull tens of millions—way hotter than his films or dramas.]
[And Xiao Jingxi hasn’t been the show’s top trending star for a long while. Before airing and at the start, sure, he ranked first in real-time buzz. But very soon Xie shot past him, then Shen and Kitty Bro followed. He’s been middle-tier ever since—sometimes sixth or seventh. Where’s this confidence coming from?]
[His recent rise in buzz was only because of that rumored relationship with Xie Mi.]
[No joke—my elementary school sister knows who Kitty Bro is. Ask her if she’s seen Xiao Jingxi’s movies? Answer: no.]
[I seriously suspect he’s trying the “infamous” route.]

Xie Mi opened her mouth, then closed it again.

Forget it—too lazy to roast him.
Wouldn’t want to accidentally fuel his “awakening.”

Faced with Xiao Jingxi’s baffling self-confidence, Director Niu could only smile politely, “Don’t worry, Best Actor Xiao, this round will be completely fair. Our cameramen will act as locals, and our makeup team will disguise you thoroughly—so well no one will recognize you.”

“At that point, it’s just a matter of acting convincingly. And in that regard, I’m sure Best Actor Xiao will excel.”

That was the art of speech.

With it phrased that way, Xiao Jingxi had no room left to argue, and reluctantly gave in.

Makeup round.

The eight guests entered the dressing room, where stylists and makeup artists were already waiting. Clothing racks nearby were crammed with outfits.

Unlike the glamorous gowns for the promo shoot, this rack was…

A giant bargain-bin Pinduoduo 9.9 collection.

Every weird, outlandish outfit imaginable, plus wigs, accessories—enough to make anyone dizzy.

Of course, not everyone felt darkened.

Xie Mi saw the first row: “Tasteful!”
Second row: “Tasteful!!”
Third row: “So tasteful!!!”

Perfectly illustrating what it meant to be dazzled again and again.

[The moment I saw the leopard print, I knew Xie would love it.]
[I even suspect this round was designed specifically for Xie, to indulge her bizarre taste.]
[No—definitely the assistant director fought to include it.]

“Do we… have to wear these?” Xu Shuangrong’s smile almost cracked— especially when her makeup artist approached holding a bald-top wig.

Qiu Chengye froze in the doorway like he’d seen a ghost, “You’re kidding! Wear this? What about my dignity?!”

Meanwhile, Shen Moqing was the most cooperative, already seated at the makeup station.

Through the mirror, he caught sight of Xie Mi happily digging through the racks—and his lips curved faintly.

“Relax. No matter how outrageous we look, Teacher Xie will always outshine us.”

Chapter 307

Even though some were extremely unwilling, under the crushing authority of the production team, they had no choice but to give in.

An hour later, all the guests were fully disguised and officially entered the little town on Green Forest Island.

Guest No. 1 – Xu Shuangrong, disguised as a schoolgirl.

She wore a long-sleeved high school uniform with matching pants, carried a white backpack, had on a black mushroom-cut wig and thick black-rimmed glasses. Her makeup was kept very plain, with freckles dotted on her cheeks.

Her heavy bangs and glasses covered most of her face—if you didn’t look closely, you really couldn’t recognize her.

She entered a dessert shop that had no customers. Keeping her head down, she finished ordering. Other than the shop owner giving her a curious glance, nothing seemed amiss.

[She’s really going all out! That makeup is so light it’s almost like she didn’t put any on. Shuangshuang, you’re a female celebrity, and you seriously have no baggage at all!]
[Shuangshuang is amazing! Among everyone here, her cooking skills are the best (except for Yu Jinzhe). She’s sure to win first place today!]
[Emmm… actually if you can see her face properly, you can still recognize her. The only reason the shop owner didn’t was because there weren’t any other customers and he’s just an old grandpa. If she goes somewhere crowded later, it might not go so well.]
[Stop being salty. You’re talking from an omniscient viewer’s perspective. Let’s see the others—bet they’ll be much more self-conscious.]

And right as those words fell, Guest No. 2 appeared – Xiao Jingxi, disguised as a delivery rider.

He wore a bright yellow courier uniform with a matching helmet, but his face was left completely uncovered—his makeup hadn’t even been changed. He just appeared there, as handsome as ever, like he was walking down a runway.

Sure enough, as soon as he stepped out, passersby started staring at him nonstop.

Fans of Xu Shuangrong, who had long been at odds with Xiao Jingxi’s fans, immediately began mocking.

[If you’re bad at the game, practice more. If you can’t play, then don’t.]
[There isn’t a single change in his makeup—this is just Xiao Jingxi wearing a courier uniform. Where’s the disguise? He just changed clothes.]
[At the very least he could’ve pulled down the visor on the helmet. LOL, it’s like he wants to be recognized.]
[Well, not everyone can be as unbothered as Shuangshuang. Our Best Actor has way too much baggage.]

Of course, Xiao Jingxi’s fans fired back.

[What are you barking for? What are you barking for? Is being handsome a crime now?]
[Sorry not sorry, our Best Actor is just too good-looking. No matter how you change him, he’s still hot. Unlike Xu Shuangrong, who can only pull this off by making herself look ugly.]

And just like that, both fandoms were at each other’s throats again. This was, without surprise, one of the fiercest fan wars since their CP officially “broke up.”

Soon after, Guest No. 3 appeared – Yu Jinzhe, disguised as a milk delivery boy.

The boy wore a blue milkman uniform with a matching cap and a white mask, showing only a pair of clear, beautiful eyes. He rode onto the scene on a bicycle, looking fresh and spirited.

Even though his cap and mask covered much of his face, those bright eyes still made it clear at a glance that he was handsome. If someone stared long enough, there was still a good chance they’d recognize him as Yu Jinzhe.

But his advantage was—the bicycle.

Riding a bike meant he moved faster than someone on foot. Even if passersby wanted to take a closer look, by the time they tried, he’d already pedaled off. So, all in all, it was fairly safe.

[This milkman role suits our little Jinzhe perfectly!]
[Yes! Our little Jinzhe is exactly that sweet, soft boy who blushes when you touch his ears, hiccups when he cries, and throws himself into your arms for comfort when he’s wronged~]
[Girl, please…]

Guest No. 4 – Lai Bingxuan.

When the stylist asked what kind of look she wanted, she specifically requested something “classier” (at the very least not one of those 9.9 yuan tacky red jumpsuits).

So the stylist obliged—transforming her into a stereotypical “boss babe MLM saleswoman.”

She wore a standard short wig, had overdone makeup with bright red lips, a red suit with white high heels, and was decked out in jewelry that screamed “expensive.”

Thus, “Boss Babe Lai Bingxuan” strutted into town in high heels, arms folded across her chest.

Yes, arms folded.

The stylist insisted this pose was essential and that she must maintain it at all times.

[Wait, Sister Lai??]
[I swear this is the exact woman from my WeChat Moments who keeps selling health products.]
[HAHAHAHA who came up with this styling? I bet Sister Lai doesn’t even know what an MLM queen looks like.]
[Her next line is definitely gonna be: ‘Three sentences to make a man spend 180,000 on me!’]
[How to make a man spend 180,000 in three sentences? Easy: 1) Handsome. 2) Nice driving skills. 3) You just launched me this far with one hit.]

Guest No. 5 – Qiu Chengye.

Though he had resisted these “idiotic” disguises with all his might, the stylist buttered him up, saying he was “too handsome and too popular—going out normally would cause chaos.” His ego swelled from the praise, and he let the stylist have free rein.

As a result, they turned him into an old man—graying wig, old man’s shirt, cane, full elderly makeup. At a glance, it was actually pretty convincing.

Unfortunately, his acting wasn’t up to par.

Instead of walking with a frail shuffle, he somehow made it look like he was convulsing all over. Terrified, the passersby retreated ten meters, worried they’d catch lice from him.

[Well… I guess you could call that a tactic?]
[The bystanders here have no tolerance. If this already scares them, how are they going to survive what comes next?]
[Wait, you mean there’s someone even better coming?]

Yes. A master was about to appear.

Guest No. 6 – Liu Woxing, the “Eccentric Little Sister.”

She was fascinated by the disguise challenge and boldly asked Xie Mi to be her stylist—essentially choosing the “hell mode” difficulty.

And Xie Mi did not disappoint.

He gave her his most beloved outfit: the infamous red tight-fit “Wangzai” tracksuit, paired with bean shoes and a briefcase tucked under her arm.

For makeup: thick “八”-shaped brows and a “third eye” dot painted on her forehead.

Thus, “Eccentric Little Sister Liu Woxing” appeared—swaggering with the briefcase, stopping mid-walk to wave her hands dramatically, exactly as Xie Mi had taught. Without that flourish, she’d have “no soul.”

[Sister Liu!! Sister Liu what happened to you!!]
[What kind of terrifying cult is this “Xie-bro” group? How did even Sister Liu get dragged into it??]
[And why does she look like she’s actually enjoying it?!]
[Ever since she revealed she’s part of Xie-bro, she’s been completely unstoppable…]
[And weirdly enough, you can instantly tell Xie Mi was the one who taught her.]

Her entrance gave the townsfolk a small shock. But the biggest shock was still to come.

As a puff of white smoke billowed up—the mafia boss and his woman emerged.

The mafia boss was a bald, scar-faced thug in a floral shirt, radiating menace, with a cigar between his teeth. He let out booming, terrifying-yet-bold laughs from time to time.

His woman had long black hair, wore a fur coat, and her mesmerizing eyes bewitched anyone who dared meet them.

The mafia boss proudly looked around at the crowd shrinking back in fear, then tiptoed up and wrapped an arm around his woman’s shoulder.

“I want everyone to know—this island… has been taken by you!”

Chapter 308

The production team knew how to pace things step by step, saving the most explosive reveal for the end, to give the audience some buffer time.

But as it turned out, that buffer time was still far too short.

This final pairing of the crime boss and his woman didn’t seem like much of a problem at first glance, but…

Why on earth was the crime boss shorter than his woman!!

And that’s with his woman wearing flat shoes!!!

[I thought I was mentally prepared, but clearly I wasn’t…]
[How in the world did Mr. Shen agree to dress up like this?]
[What else could it be—obviously Old Xie made him do it. Old Shen, you’re too whipped.]
[At this point I have no choice but to suspect that Old Shen was caught by Old Xie while committing murder or something.]
[Hahahahahahaha how could a scene end up being this ridiculous!]

Crime boss Xie Mi, and her woman Shen Moqing.

For a moment, no one could even tell who was supposed to be the protector here.

The key issue was…

[I really can’t tear my eyes away from Old Xie’s bald head wig]
[Bald head, sunglasses, scar on the face, and a big gold chain—you’ve nailed the essence of a mob boss]
[Strongly recommend an investigation]

“How about it, can you still recognize me now?” Xie Mi asked proudly, raising a brow.

Her look was completely unrecognizable, the bald cap and heavy special effects makeup making her appear like an entirely different person.

But that one-of-a-kind chaotic aura of hers was still impossible to ignore.

Just like back then—even with her whole head covered—Shen Moqing had still been able to recognize her.

So as not to discourage her, Shen Moqing suppressed his smile and said seriously, “Can’t recognize you.”

“Very good.”

Xie Mi reached up to pat his shoulder, missed, then had to tiptoe to finally pat him. “Your disguise is also unrecognizable, we’re safe today. Let’s go, time to hunt for food!”

The mob boss tiptoed while holding onto her woman, striding forward with great swagger.

Thus, the whole hero team had gathered.

And with it, the nightmare for the townspeople officially began.

[If a group like this suddenly appeared near my home, I’d honestly call the police—no joke]
[The first few looked somewhat normal, but the rest just got more and more insane]
[Class rep summary please: schoolgirl, delivery boy, milkman, MLM boss lady, lice-ridden grandpa, flower-waving manic pixie girl, bald scarface 165cm mob boss and her 185cm tall woman]
[Damn, this is an all-star lineup]
[Now the only question is who gets recognized first]
[The first few are unrecognizable, the last few are just too scary to admit you recognize them]

The eight, fully disguised, began their mission in town.

Their route: taste local foods, investigate residents’ favorite flavors, choose one dish to compete with, ask a master to teach them, and finally buy ingredients.

But they hadn’t even gotten through the food tasting stage before someone got recognized.

The first, unsurprisingly, was Xiao Jingxi—who, despite changing clothes, had no disguise on his face.

When a fan in a shop called out his name, he just pressed a finger to his lips in a “shh,” gave the fan an autograph and photo, and soothed them until they left quietly. Then he looked helplessly at the camera.

His eyes seemed to say: See? I knew it.

The viewers had no words left.

[Why do I feel like he’s even a little proud of being recognized]
[His face screams “I knew I’d be the first, I’m the most popular after all”]
[Blind guess: Xiao Jingxi dressed so obviously on purpose just to get recognized]
[Exactly]

The second to be recognized was Yu Jinzhe.

Even with his bicycle as cover, he still had to stop sometimes to shop.

His bright, youthful aura was too eye-catching. At first, people only stole glances, but once they became sure, they lit up with excitement and cautiously approached.

“Hello, are you Yu Jinzhe?”

Ding.

Name called, minus one point.

After that, Xu Shuangrong, Liu Woxing, and Lai Bingxuan were also recognized one by one.

Though the manic pixie girl and the MLM boss lady had pretty extreme looks, they were simply too attention-grabbing—people stared long enough to eventually figure them out.

By now, only three hadn’t had their names called: Qiu Chengye, Xie Mi, and Shen Moqing.

Xie Mi and Shen Moqing were simply too terrifying and over-the-top, people didn’t dare recognize them.

As for Qiu Chengye, his whole bizarre act made bystanders back away nervously, afraid something was wrong with him.

This was when the real high-level gameplay began.

After hearing the situation from the PD, Qiu Chengye immediately got sneaky ideas.

He pretended to head to the bathroom, secretly removed his mic, then waited by the door. As soon as someone came in, he whispered, “The mob boss in the next shop? That’s Xie Mi!”

At first the person was startled, but quickly grew excited, “Xie Mi? Really? I knew he gave off an unusual vibe!”

After repeating this trick several times, Qiu Chengye came out with a satisfied grin, pretending nothing had happened.

Sure enough, a commotion broke out next door.

Xie Mi and Shen Moqing had been calmly enjoying coffee in a café, but outside, a crowd began gathering, sneaking glances inside.

“Is that really Xie Mi? Now that you mention it, it does look like him!”
“What are you all looking at? Xie Mi? The Xie Mi from Love Observation?”
“Wait a sec, isn’t that gorgeous woman next to him Shen Moqing?!”
“Ahhhhhhh!”

[WTF, what’s happening, why is a crowd suddenly forming]
[No way—recognizable? Come on, I’ve been watching the livestream this whole time and I didn’t dare recognize them. These passersby have eagle eyes! I’m starting to think it’s scripted]
[Old Xie and Old Shen—danger!]

“Teacher Xie, I think we’ve been spotted,” Shen Moqing said, lifting his cup of coffee as if just sipping.

Xie Mi raised her teacup to hide her lips as she spoke: “At this point, running would only make it worse.”

“So what do you suggest?”

“A dangerous gambit.”

After their spy-movie-style exchange, Xie Mi suddenly slammed her coffee cup onto the table, yanked a pair of nunchucks from her waistband, and stormed outside.

“Who the hell is staring at my woman?! I’ll gouge your damn eyes out!!”

She immediately launched into a full-blown maniac act—thrashing her head wildly while swinging the nunchucks like crazy.

The bystanders were so terrified they stumbled backward, until finally a whole group bolted with Xie Mi chasing them.

“Run! Run as far as you want! Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, no one will save you! Hahahaha—”

“Holy crap! A psycho’s about to kill us, run!!”

[Risky move, but damn effective]
[Only works if you sell it that hard—anyone else would’ve blown their cover]
[Old Xie is unbeatable when it comes to playing crazy]

Chapter 309

Xie Mi went full manic on the spot, successfully scaring off the passersby who were about to recognize her.

The town even kindly posted her photo on the utility poles as a warning notice.

Caption: Beware of this bald, scar-faced man. Suspected to be mentally unstable. Keep away if encountered.

An accidental assist.

[Hahahahahaha who the hell put up this notice]
[I literally can’t hold it in anymore, guys]
[The first person who coined “Old Xie” is a true genius]

Seeing that Xie Mi had managed to defuse the crisis, Qiu Chengye looked a little disappointed.

But from the staff he learned that, during the chaos just now, both Xie Mi and Shen Moqing had had their names called and lost points. At present, he was the only one with a perfect score.

Satisfied, Qiu Chengye walked out of the dessert shop, ready to head to the next place.

But suddenly, the town’s broadcast system blared to life:

“Attention, missing elder! Missing elder!”

“The elderly man has gray hair, walks with spasms, was last seen wearing an old man’s shirt, black pants, and carrying a cane.”

“If you see him, please escort him to the broadcast station. As thanks, you will receive a carton of eggs.”

“P.S. The old man does not have lice, he is not contagious, please approach without worry.”

Qiu Chengye: “?”

He lowered his head, glanced at his old man shirt, black pants, and the cane in his hand, then caught sight of his gray wig in the glass reflection beside him.

Qiu Chengye: “…”

A bad premonition.

“I see that old man! Quick, help him!”
“Grandpa, your family’s looking for you at the broadcast station, come with us!”
“Ahhh so he was a missing elder, how pitiful… I even thought he was an epileptic earlier, I’m such a jerk…”

Sure enough, the next second, a group of kindhearted passersby appeared, insisting on escorting him to the broadcast station.

Qiu Chengye instinctively raised his hand to cover his face, but it was already too late.

“Hey, doesn’t this grandpa look a bit like Kitty Bro?”
“You mean Qiu Chengye? Damn, he really does!”
“Wait—could it actually be Kitty Bro?!”

Startled, Qiu Chengye couldn’t worry about anything else. In a panic, he shoved through the crowd and bolted.

[Sixty-year-old grandpa sprinting like a teenager!]
[A medical miracle right before our eyes]

That dash completely blew his cover.

The bystanders’ confusion turned into joy. The next second, phones came out as everyone chased after him.

“Ahhh it really IS Kitty Bro!”
“Kitty Bro don’t run! I’m Xie-bro, by seniority you have to call me Auntie!”
“Qiu Chengye, your Auntie’s here—”

His wig went flying as he ran, but he still couldn’t stop himself from roaring back in frustration: “Are you all insane?!”

“That voice, no mistake—it’s Qiu Chengye!!”
“Qiu Chengye! Qiu Chengye! Qiu Chengye! Qiu Chengye! Qiu Chengye—”

Staff disguised as bystanders jogged alongside, counting out loud: “Minus 1 point, 2 points, 3 points, 4 points, 5 points, 6 points, 7 points…”

Qiu Chengye clutched his head in despair.

“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!”

He should’ve been in first place!!

Finally, finally, he had stepped on Xie Mi’s head for once!!

Meanwhile at the broadcast station, Xie Mi and Shen Moqing slipped away quietly, hiding their accomplishments and fame.

[At first I didn’t get why Sis Xie went after Kitty Bro, but looking at the barrage on his side, it’s clear—those who suddenly recognized her had all come from Kitty Bro’s shop]
[Ahhh so it was revenge, served instantly]
[After all this time filming together, how has Kitty Bro still not learned his lesson? Why poke Old Xie]
[Every kid has a rebellious phase [heart hands]]
[Don’t let Qiu Chengye off the hook, everyone [heart hands]]

Qiu Chengye’s exposure caused chaos in town. More and more people heard he was there and joined the spectacle.

Seeing his score about to implode, Qiu Chengye gave up completely—if he was going down, he was dragging everyone with him. He started death-note calling names as he ran, pointing at random people and yelling:

“That one in the red suit is Lai Bingxuan!”
“The delivery guy in the cake shop is Xiao Jingxi!”
“The guy in blue on the bike is Yu Jinzhe!”
“The one in the school uniform is Xu Shuangrong!”
“That crazy girl in the red dress… who the hell is she!!”

Because he hadn’t seen Liu Woxing’s disguise earlier, Qiu Chengye’s vision went black.

That tight bodysuit with “Wangzai” on it, shaking flowers mid-run like a lunatic—don’t tell me that’s Liu Woxing!!

But thanks to his mass outing, everyone was exposed.

Lai Bingxuan, Xiao Jingxi, Yu Jinzhe, Xu Shuangrong, Liu Woxing: “?”

What did we ever do to you?

“And that mob boss and the woman next to him—that’s Xie Mi and Shen Moqing, go get them too!!”

Qiu Chengye kept shouting as he ran, but when he looked back, the crowd was still chasing only him.

“Kitty Bro, don’t run, we just love you!”
“Here comes the flying stick~”
“Kkii—ttyyy—bro—”

Qiu Chengye broke down completely.

“Arghhhh!!”

[Hahahahahaha too savage!]
[Kitty Bro really misunderstands his own popularity—he’s still the third hottest among the guests, even if it’s all comedy fans]
[He came on the show hoping to be charming, but instead he’s getting locked deeper into the comedian track]
[No joke, I can’t look at Kitty Bro without laughing anymore]

Soon, the others were also surrounded by fans who had recognized them. Cries of their names rose one after another, staff scribbling furiously to keep up with the deductions.

Among them, Xiao Jingxi’s situation was without a doubt the most awkward.

He prided himself on being the easiest to recognize and therefore the most disadvantaged, yet right now he had fewer fans than Qiu Chengye—and even mixed in some haters cursing him as a scumbag.

[Knew this slap-in-the-face moment was coming sooner or later]
[Once his score tanks, he’ll stop acting so smug]

Xiao Jingxi’s expression was visibly strained, but he still forced a “friendly” smile while signing autographs.

[Male lead awakening progress: 3%.]

In the end, the security guards hired by the production had to step in, explaining to bystanders that filming was in progress, and painstakingly escorted the guests out.

In the temporary lounge, Director Niu was on oxygen.

He had expected the guests might be recognized and cause minor disturbances, so he’d prepared a security team.

But never in his wildest dreams did he think Qiu Chengye would go nuclear, dragging everyone down with him!

Absolutely unmanageable!

“Because of the chaos, filming will switch to indoors for now. You’ll need to learn the recipes online yourselves, prepare a list of ingredients, and staff will buy them for you.”

“At 2 p.m., we’ll head straight to the food festival venue to set up stalls.”

“Before that, let me announce the point deductions from just now.”

Director Niu picked up the tally sheet, took a deep breath when he saw the numbers, and barely managed to keep calm.

“Qiu Chengye: minus 324 points.
Xie Mi: minus 298 points.
Shen Moqing: minus 219 points.
Xu Shuangrong: minus 178 points.
Liu Woxing: minus 163 points.
Lai Bingxuan: minus 149 points.
Xiao Jingxi: minus 132 points.
Yu Jinzhe: minus 130 points.”

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[The contest hasn’t even started yet, and all their points are already gone]

[Soon there won’t even be enough guests left for you to lose points on]

[That said, I still can’t help but laugh at Xiao Jingxi — after acting in so many famous dramas and movies, how is he still second to last?]

[Face-slap compilation video already edited [rose]]

As soon as Director Niu finished reporting the scores, everyone turned to look at Qiu Chengye in unison.

The meaning in their eyes was obvious.

But Qiu Chengye didn’t feel guilty at all. “What? What’s the problem? Didn’t I lose the most points? Why are you all anxious?”

Liu Woxing: “Psycho.”

Xie Mi: “What a fool.”

Lai Bingxuan: “Lip-stud boy.”

Shen Moqing: “Owned.”

Qiu Chengye instantly blew up, his glare sweeping sharply over them.

He looked at Xie Mi — avoided. Looked at Liu Woxing — blacked out. Looked at Lai Bingxuan — alright, it’s you.

He charged up on the spot, ready to brawl.

“Lai Bingxuan, you dare curse me?!”

“Yeah, I’m cursing you, so what? Lip-stud!!”

And of course, they broke out into a scuffle.

[Brother Qiu really keeps his emotions stable — even raging, he knows when to back down, respect]

[Sister Lai looks the toughest to mess with, but actually the easiest to provoke]

[Kitty Bro taking crisp, refreshing slaps again today]

After the farce, it was already 11 a.m.

Only three hours left before the food festival — very tight.

The crew brought the guests into a cooking classroom, each at their own stove. Next came self-study time.

“You’ve just tasted the town’s local specialties, so you should have some idea of the residents’ preferences. Next, please choose one dish to learn. Make sure you finalize your menu before 1:30 so staff have time to buy the ingredients.”

At once, everyone dove into busy preparation.

After all, the contest results affected both dinner and lodging.

And by now, they all knew the show’s style: if they didn’t rank well, sleeping in a tent was definitely possible.

As they bustled around, staff started interviews to keep things lively.

“Teacher Xu, do you have any direction for your dish?” the PD asked Xu Shuangrong.

Xu stood at the ingredient rack, thinking. Hearing the voice, she turned back in surprise, catching the camera off guard with a beauty-crit hit and a dazzling smile.

“I noticed the island’s residents like to innovate with food — like the century-egg coffee, chocolate instant noodles, crayfish candied hawthorns I tried today.”

“Though these are unusual pairings, they tasted unexpectedly good. So I suspect the locals enjoy creative yet delicious foods. I might go in that direction.”

[I think I know why Green Forest Island’s cuisine is famous]

[Maybe it’s just my lack of imagination — can these things really taste good?]

[I thought what these guys cooked before was already dark cuisine. Turns out this island makes theirs look tame]

[Eureka moment! So this is why they were brought to this island for the food fest?]

[Sudden realization, fam]

After Xu’s interview, the PD moved on.

“Mr. Qiu, so far you’ve lost the most points. Things look grim. Do you have confidence to turn it around?”

Qiu looked utterly relaxed, no hint of panic at being behind.

Hearing the question, he only smiled confidently.

“They don’t understand the essence of this contest. Since it’s about serving the most guests in limited time, the key is speed. I won’t waste time making complicated dishes like them.”

PD: “So you mean you’ve already decided on your dish?”

Qiu scribbled something on a piece of paper and handed it over.

“My menu’s set. Go buy the stuff. I’ll cook once it arrives.”

The PD glanced at the note, then looked at Qiu with admiration.

“Mr. Qiu has gotten smarter.”

(—not implying he was dumb before.)

[Kitty Bro evolved again?]

[To be fair, though he’s a spoiled rich kid, he is an heir to a wealthy family — some business acumen is expected]

After handing the menu to procurement, the PD kept moving.

She came to Yu Jinzhe just in time to see him pour scorpions into a pot.

“Teacher Yu, stop!!”

Yu froze, puzzled. “What’s wrong?”

The PD wiped sweat, frantically searching for tactful phrasing.

“I know Teacher Yu’s cooking is excellent, but today’s dishes aren’t for the other guests — they’re for customers. Shouldn’t we consider… their tolerance levels?”

[Other guests: ?]

[Got it — fine for the cast, not for customers]

[Such a fan-serving show, I love it — just no regard for the guests’ lives]

[They’ve always been love-hate like this [heart]]

Yu Jinzhe just smiled. “Don’t worry, Sister PD. These are edible scorpions, very nutritious. And fried scorpion is loved by many. No problem.”

The PD looked at the pot, speechless.

Fried scorpions, sure, she’d heard of. But dumping them into milk like that? That wasn’t fried scorpions!

“Well… you make a good point. Good luck! I believe in you~”

(Well, he did call her “Sis”… fine, let him be.)

[Why did her tone suddenly turn so soft??]

[Point? Where’s the point in this??]

The PD kept moving.