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The skill of the taste of love was passive and only effective during cooking, giving dishes prepared with love an extra flavor.

This vague description made Jasmine curious about the specific effects of the skill; she took a tomato and an egg from the fridge and quickly cooked a tomato and egg stir-fry.

Despite living alone for many years, she could manage a few dishes. After a few minutes, the dish was ready, and when she plated it, it looked different today.

Jasmine picked up a pair of chopsticks, tasted the dish, as soon as the tomato touched her tongue, she could taste its flavor. Her nose tingled and her eyes welled up with tears.

She was unexpectedly reminded of the past.

A long time ago. 

When Mom was still alive and Dad hadn't divorced and run away with someone else, they lived in a small house in their hometown, a two-bedroom, one-living room, about fifty to sixty square meters. They would sit around a small coffee table, watching TV and eating together. It was the happiest time in Jasmine's memory.

Back then, she was young and didn't understand the adults' worries, nor could she see any problems between her parents. She just felt that Dad loved Mom and Mom loved her, so she was extremely happy and content.

...

Who would have thought it would turn out like this?

Jasmine sniffled and finished off this plate of tomato and egg stir-fry. After getting her mood in order, she decided she couldn't be the only one to taste this flavor. When the show comes on, she'll cook up two more dishes to make everyone cry. (ᕑᗢᓫ∗)˒

Director Wang Ping asked Chi Yan and Jasmine to cooperate more and help with the movie's promotion, especially directing this request towards Chi Yan due to their previous lack of harmony during TV show promotions.

He used to work with someone on filming a TV drama and appearing on shows together to promote, but they had absolutely no chemistry, which made it super awkward.

Following the director's idea, this time they went to "Desired Life." Not to say it's super sweet and heartwarming, but at least a classic eye contact plus a shy smile, right? If they could reveal some interesting details, that would be even better. Of course, the director only dared to think about it in his heart without having any special expectations.

Chi Yan, he's not the type to spill everything he catches. He's a dedicated artist, able to do a great job once he takes on work. Even if there are issues during recording, he would persist no matter how late it is, never complaining, just not very talkative.

For a newcomer artist, being like this is a disadvantage, but Chi Yan is already famous. With his handsome looks and fewer words, it's like his trademark, and the audience is quite used to it.

After being repeatedly reminded by the director and the manager, Chi Yan and Jasmine got into the car headed to the shooting location.

"Desired Life" has been on for several seasons. Initially, they had fewer guests, but as the show became more popular, more people came to promote their works.

For example, in this episode, in addition to the four regular members, the show also invited two groups of guests. One group is Jasmine and them, while the other group consists of the male and female leads of a TV drama that will soon air on the Mango TV channel.

Movies and TV dramas don't directly compete, so it doesn't matter if they air at the same time.

With four plus four, eight people can just make up a table.

Jasmine and Chi Yan were the last to arrive, and when they appeared, the other six people seemed a little excited.

"Friends, don't be in a hurry. Look who's here!"

Everyone walked to the door together, and then one of the regular members cleared his throat and exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, is this episode a treat for me? They actually invited my male and female gods to be guests together!"

Someone whispered beside him, "Sister Jasmine is also my goddess. Her drama is so good."

"Jasmine is very welcome to come over, but Chi Yan... why invite someone so handsome? The director team is not leaving us any chance."

"With this face... please make me look good with PS, don't let me lose too much."

It's all about mutual compliments in the industry. Those who know, know.

Since they had just arrived, the show's team didn't arrange for them to promote their work but instead had everyone work together.

Just as they were discussing sending one group to the stream and another to the vegetable garden, everyone looked at Jasmine again.

"Then Jasmine will definitely go to the vegetable garden."

"Everyone knows she has the reputation of the Vegetable Garden Queen. Some netizens have said they haven't seen enough, so let's fulfill everyone's wish, okay? Today's vegetables will be picked by Jasmine." The main cook among the regular members is Luo Hua, a senior actor and a veteran in variety shows with strong hosting skills.

He named the vegetables and asked Jasmine to go to the vegetable garden.

"Shouldn't Sister Jasmine go by herself?"

The younger brother from the regular team volunteered, and Chi Yan also picked up a basket, and the three of them temporarily formed a small team to go to the vegetable garden.

Unlike "That Village, Those People, That Challenge," this show's vegetable-picking segment is quite relaxed. They are not showing off their farming skills to the audience but rather depicting a beautiful lifestyle. The guests can't just work silently; they also need to chat. That's why when dividing into groups, both teams have one experienced member leading the conversation.

As they walked along the rural road, the camera crew was crazy about capturing the guests' beauty.

While filming, the younger brother asked, "I heard you have a movie coming up soon, right? When exactly?"

"The premiere is on July 12th."

"What's the title?"

"'Waiting for Dawn.' It's about a spy story during the Anti-Japanese War period. He plays the male lead, He Ming, an intelligence officer. My character has a wide network of relationships, and he thinks he can get the information he wants from me, so he comes to flirt with me, and the story starts like that."

"Sounds quite trendy."

The younger brother leading the way turned to look at Chi Yan at the back and asked, "Regarding the matter of seducing girls for information, do you have anything to defend yourself?"

"...If she says so, then that's it."

"Well, the nature of this seems a bit bad."

"So, he faced consequences later."

"What consequences?"

Chi Yang was about to speak when Jasmine shouted "stop: 'No spoilers allowed, interested audience friends please go to the cinema to watch it, okay?'"

...

As they walked and talked about the vegetable field, Jasmine was different this time. She completely met the requirements of the program "Desired Life," working in the field swiftly and efficiently, giving off the feeling of being in her element.

In terms of efficiency, Chi Yan and younger brother together couldn't beat Jasmine.

They were quite skilled themselves.

For example, Chi Yan would take the initiative to pick fruits and vegetables from high places, quietly switching light leafy vegetables from Jasmine's basket to his own side, and trying to load the basket with fruits.

Younger brother was feeling defeated yet amazed.

"I'm the older one, I lost, completely lost. How can Sister Jasmine be good at everything?"

Jasmine chuckled, "There are things I'm not good at too."

"Really? How come I don't know?"

Chi Yan, who was quietly loading the basket with fruits, reminded in a low voice, "She can't sing."

...

...

Jasmine's face instantly turned red.

She turned around, looking displeased at Chi Yan.

Chi Yan thought he had made a mistake, then heard Jasmine accusingly say, "Did you say I sing well? You liar, Heming(Waiting for dawn)."

"...I didn't lie to you."

At this scene, younger brother was puzzled.

Although Chi Yan didn't say much, he was quite affectionate and without the director's reminder, they naturally added sweetness.

The vegetable picking segment had many highlights. After returning, they planned to make a sumptuous dinner with the ingredients they found. The chef of the fixed team was the first to get busy, the other two guests helped wash and chop vegetables, and prepared firewood. Jasmine mentioned that she usually cooks for herself.

The group immediately exclaimed -- 

"We're so lucky!"

"To be able to eat a meal cooked by the goddess herself, I made the right choice!"

"Teacher Luo must be very happy, he can make two fewer dishes today."

Jasmine covered her face laughing, saying, "I can only make some simple home-cooked dishes, can't handle the complex ones, we still need Teacher Luo to showcase the main dishes."

"What are Jasmine's signature dishes?"

"Probably stir-fried tomatoes, scrambled eggs, and tomato scrambled eggs."

The excitement from earlier turned into disappointment.

This gathering directly collapsed here.

However, Jasmine still made two dishes, one being her tear-jerking tomato scrambled eggs, and the other being vinegar cucumbers.

After the dishes were ready, Chi Yang brought a basin of water for her to wash her hands. After she finished, they all sat around the table, ready to eat.

Jasmine looked expectantly at everyone, waiting for them to taste the two dishes she made.

Everyone was smart, all waiting for someone else to be the first to try.

No one knew how good Jasmine's cooking skills were, someone had to take the risk.

Chi Yan was the first to pick up a cucumber strip, put it in his mouth, and after swallowing, he was initially surprised, then looked at Jasmine.

Her eyes curved with a smile as she asked, "How is it? Do you like my vinegar cucumbers?"

Chi Yan nodded.

Seemed okay?

Others followed suit with their chopsticks, "I'll try this tomato scrambled eggs."

This person put a piece of tomato in his mouth, and tears immediately flowed.

The whole table was stunned, the camera crew and directors were also stunned.

"What's wrong? Why crying? Too spicy?"

"This is outrageous, how can tomato scrambled eggs be spicy???"

Another person tried a bite, didn't cry immediately, but their eyes turned red in an instant, and they sniffed.

"This..."

"What are you guys doing?"

The first one who cried had wiped away some tears, choked up and said, "It reminded me of the last time we had a meal at home, it's a bit emotional."

Everyone looked at each other, not understanding.

"Can you say something we can understand?"

"Exactly, eating tomatoes is just eating tomatoes, how can it make you cry?"

Crying person looks at Jasmine and says, "I don't know, but I just feel like crying a lot, it feels like eating my mom's cooking."

Another person raised their hand and said, "I was thinking of my grandma, I grew up with my grandma since I was little. It's a pity that my grandma passed away before I could become famous, she didn't get to enjoy the blessings."

...

...

"We are not doing a special episode of memories today, friends! Don't get emotional like this, okay? Look at the director, he's already confused, we didn't plan for this."

The two who lost control on the spot didn't know what to say, so they suggested everyone try the food.

"Have this tomato and egg stir-fry."

"You'll know once you eat it."

Upon hearing this, others were still puzzled.

What can I know from eating this?

Fortunately, they obediently picked up their chopsticks, each took a bite of the tomato and egg into their mouths, and suddenly three of them teared up. One of them turned around and started crying.

The director was confused to see the sudden loss of control.

Originally, it was supposed to be chatting about movies and TV shows while eating, calling guests to reenact classic scenes from their works, arranging confession scenes, and promoting their works to boost the show's popularity.

It was all planned well in advance, but now everyone is crying out of the blue, not focusing on the main agenda??? Not doing what they were supposed to do???

"Wait a minute, what are you all doing?"

The eight people sitting around the table all looked at the director at the same time.

Finally, it was Luo who explained, "Director, you should try a bite and see, it's not our fault, this dish is just too tear-jerking."

The director:...

Didn't even put rat poison, right? 

Why is everyone so incoherent?

He has only heard people praise food as delicious, but this is the first time I've heard food being described as tear-inducing.

Thinking this way, the director walked over, picked up a clean pair of chopsticks, picked up a bite of the egg, put it into his mouth.

As soon as the egg entered his mouth and he took a bite, he remembered the time when he wasn't successful yet, he was busy outside every day, no matter how tired he was, seeing the warm dishes of two vegetables and a soup under the warm yellow light at home made him feel particularly warm.

Later, when he became successful and ate out more often, he had forgotten the taste back then, but now he suddenly remembered.

The director also couldn't help but be moved, unable to control his emotions.

Damn, this dish really is too tear-jerking.

Jasmine glanced at them, then at Chi Yan with surprise, couldn't see any unusual expressions from him, and asked him softly, "How do you feel?"

"It tastes like my grandma's, very delicious."

"G,grandma???"

Chi Yan also felt that something was not quite right, so he reorganized his words, "I didn't mean you're like my grandma..."

Jasmine covered her face, looking grief-stricken, "Please don't say that, if you keep talking like that, we'll end up as a grandparent-grandchild couple, what movie can we sell then?"

Chi Yan tilted his head, "I think you're taking advantage of me."

Jasmine:...

Dude, you can endure a lot, now you've even learned how to act cute.

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Chi Yan: Real feelings.

Jasmine: Working hard to promote.