"Hello, Director Wang, what can I do for you?"

Director Zhang and Liu Qianqian exchanged glances, lightly swiping the phone screen to answer the call.

As soon as she heard it was Director Wang's call, Liu Qianqian's heart skipped a beat, feeling an inexplicable sense of crisis about to descend.

Oh no!

Director Wang must be here to hold someone accountable!

I'm done for!

This time it's not just about deducting wages...

The other colleagues present, including Ma Yong, cast looks at Liu Qianqian that seemed to say "you're on your own" and "it's out of my hands."

Seeing this, Liu Qianqian felt even more apprehensive and could only hope not to end up in too awkward a situation.

Just as everyone was worried, Director Zhang suddenly burst into laughter, adding a few more wrinkles to his already slightly plump face, "Oh, okay, I got it. I'll tell her then. Okay, that's that then."

Listening to Director Zhang's tone, it seemed like it wasn't bad news!

Ma Yong asked tentatively, "Director Zhang, what did Director Wang say?"

"Director Wang just mentioned that the incident of Qianqian eating marinated snacks on the program has climbed to the local hot search, it's quite popular, and netizens have responded quite positively. They say Qianqian's cutely unexpected contrast is interesting, and they are even discussing if the snacks Qianqian ate were from the Delicious Restaurant. Some even say that Qianqian eating snacks at the end of the show was deliberately scripted by us, suggesting we have a script..."

Cute contrast?

Deliberately scripted?

Ma Yong and the others were a bit confused, unable to fathom the logic of these netizens.

However, for the typically serious and earnest "Eight O'Clock News" to hit the local hot search, this was indeed a first in so many years!

Everyone simultaneously picked up their phones, each opening the local hot search.

Once clicked, the top three hot searches were revealed.

First: "Eight O'Clock News" female host Liu Qianqian eats Delicious Restaurant's snacks on a news program!

Second: Delicious Restaurant's snacks become the "props" of "Eight O'Clock News"!

Third: What's it like when a foodie girl becomes a host!

"Wow! Who could have thought that such an unintended act by Qianqian would trigger such intense attention, and the feedback is surprisingly positive. What's more unexpected is that these netizens have such a keen eye, even recognizing that Qianqian was eating snacks from Delicious Restaurant."

Director Zhang clicked into the comments section of their official TV account on Weibo, where the top comments had already turned into discussions about Delicious Restaurant's food.

"Who would have thought this live broadcast accident would turn into such a good thing, it's incredible!"

"And must I say, thanks to the snacks from Delicious Restaurant, our program managed to nab two hot searches for free."

Liu Qianqian asked anxiously, "Director Zhang, so how is the station going to deal with me? Am I still going to face a pay cut?"

"Rest assured, there won't be any pay cuts, but this should not happen again!"

Director Zhang chuckled, "Also, our station has been keenly developing short video and live stream brands. Your live broadcast incident has resulted in a spike in followers, so the station has decided to let you open a social media account and shoot short videos in your spare time..."

Got it!

We're gearing up to transform hosts into celebrities to boost the local industry!

...

At Jiang Guowei's convenience store.

Song Cailian's phone was incessantly ringing at this moment.

It's her relatives from the big family, excitedly reacting after watching the "live performance" news about Huang Tao on "Eight O'Clock News."

Then, the family group chat exploded with chatter.

Cousin: Is this really my Cousin Tao? Such godlike culinary skills almost blinded my 24K titanium eyes!

Uncle: My little Tao has made us proud. I'll definitely go to the store and try it someday when I have the time.

Aunt: Tao's culinary skills are truly top-tier. We can't help but be impressed! Amazing!

Uncle-in-Law: Tao! Your Uncle-in-Law will turn sixty next year. I'll need you to cook for the occasion. Don't push it back. Uncle-in-Law is booking you now~

Brother: I'd love to support my cousin at the food festival tomorrow, but damn work won't allow it! I'll have to wait until I'm not busy to support him at his store. Hope I have the privilege to taste this classic dish then!

Aunt: Cailian! You truly are fortunate to have such a filial and successful son like little Tao!

The cousin brothers immediately sensed a hint of crisis and quickly made an excuse to leave.

So as not to annoy their old mother again!

...

At Gu Zhihao's home.

He sat on the sofa, swiping his phone screen, clicked on Huang Tao's WeChat avatar, and sent him a voice message.

Gu Zhihao: Tao, you made it to TV through the live demonstration at the food festival, how come you didn't say a thing! If I hadn't happened to see it, I wouldn't have known you were on TV! And who'd have thought you could even make the classic West Lake Vinegar Fish. So, when can you let a brother try this classic dish, satisfy my taste buds!

Indeed.

After watching the "CCTV News," he went for a bath. When he came out and saw the TV was still on,

He intended to take the remote and turn it off.

But somehow pressed the wrong button, switching to the local news channel.

"Eight O'Clock News" was being aired.

Not wanting to watch, he was about to turn it off when the female host's voice caught his attention, reporting on the live demonstration at the food festival—featuring Boss Huang from Delicious sharing the classic dish "West Lake Vinegar Fish."

Boss Huang from Delicious?

That's referring to Huang Tao?!

He seized on the key words and was momentarily stunned.

Thinking it over, he decided to watch.

Seeing the chef appearing on the TV screen, he was certain it was his friend... Huang Tao.

Originally thinking Huang Tao's skills were limited to snacks like marinated dishes and fish balls, he didn't expect him to also make the classic dish "West Lake Vinegar Fish."

And to make it so authentically.

The comments from Wei Mingguo and the other three food reviewers, as well as the spontaneous praises from interviewed customers, explained it all.

No wonder he's Tao!

Amazing!

Feeling both amazed and opening the finance group chat, he saw it was silent, and no one was talking about Huang Tao's TV appearance.

He quickly typed up the text, spreading this major good news to the finance group, telling his classmates to show off Tao's awesomeness.

"Breaking news! Breaking news! Breaking news!"

"Huang Tao made it to TV! Huang Tao made it to TV! Huang Tao made it to TV!"

Upon hearing this news, the originally dead-silent finance group chat suddenly came to life.

"Huh? He made it to TV? Oh gosh, was Tao arrested?"

"What? Tao was arrested? That can't be right!"

"Who got arrested? And what for? Couldn't be for some 'luxurious service,' right?"

"..."

Gu Zhihao facepalmed at the chaotic replies.

This bunch!

Seems they haven't had enough 'luxurious services'!

Watching his phone screen, he replied, "What on earth are you all thinking? Our Tao aired because of his live demonstration at the food festival, which got him on tonight's 'Eight O'Clock News'!"

"You mean the live demonstration at the food festival? I heard this demonstration invites the 'most popular vendors' chefs' to share skills with locals, proves Huang Tao's business at the festival is really doing well!"

"Getting to the live demonstration means Huang Tao's truly impressive!"

"I watched the news too, initially thinking Gu Zhihao exaggerated, but after seeing the report, I can confirm everything Gu Zhihao said was no exaggeration. Moreover, Huang Tao's cooking skills are genuinely fantastic. Even the classic West Lake Vinegar Fish was praised by Master Wei Mingguo as the best he's ever seen made by a young chef!"

"What? West Lake Vinegar Fish? Huang Tao's live demonstration dish was the West Lake Vinegar Fish?!(shock).jpg(shock).jpg(shock).jpg."

"Wow~ Huang Tao is impressive! Even in the bathroom, I have nothing but admiration for Huang Tao!"

"Huang Tao has completely changed my perception of chefs!"

"Speaking of which, we all attended the same school, took the same major, why can Huang Tao unlock culinary skills, while I'm still a kitchen disaster..."

"Ah, that's just the difference between people!"

That night, Huang Tao's classmates had gained a new understanding of him.

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