Are you trying to force me to become a star?

Chapter 55 of the program aired.

Yan Zhi: "Did you really make that plate of hot and sour shredded potatoes?"

Xu Jinyan nodded. After the incident where no one wanted to touch the braised pork, he had been determined to prove himself, not to show off his greatness, but to regain the dignity he had lost.

Seeing her son nod, she said, "Come home often when you have time."

Xu Jinyan nodded again. He understood that Ms. Yan felt that his cooking was not as good as his grandmother's, but it was better than his father's, so she wanted him to come home and cook more often.

At eight o'clock sharp, the program started. What's interesting is that the theme of this episode is "The beauty of the world is intertwined with you".

The first guest to appear on the show was Yang Mi, who called and ordered a dish called "mock crab".

Then the camera panned to other members of the crew, with braised pork knuckles, pig's trotters, and a mixed stew of farm dishes making their appearance.

Everyone noticed that the other guests were already chatting away with He Jiong and the others, but Xu Jinyan hadn't appeared yet, so they all asked him what was going on.

Xu Jinyan said nonchalantly, "The big names are always the grand finale!"

Xu Yunge chuckled, clearly amused by his shamelessness.

She suddenly asked, "Brother, which of these three female guests do you like?"

The question immediately piqued the interest of his family, who all turned to look at him.

Seeing that Xu Jinyan remained silent, she continued, "Let me ask you another question: Which of these three do you think is the prettiest?"

Xu Jinyan broke her silence and turned to stare at her sister: "Why weren't you among the options?"

She stopped talking, sensing that he was about to betray her.

Xu Qian immediately understood and asked, "Yang Mi, Mao Xiaotong, Dilraba, and Yun Ge, who do you think is the prettiest?"

Xu Jinyan said directly, "Yang Mi."

Seeing that his family members were laughing, he continued, "Second is Dilraba, and third is Mao Xiaotong."

He looked at Xu Qian, puzzled, and asked, "Why did you actually add Yunge? What purpose does it serve?"

Xu Qian pondered for a moment: "Perhaps she played a role... ah, in laying the groundwork... in a certain way."

Hahahaha

Seeing the two brothers laughing nonstop, the old lady gave each of them a light tap on the head.

Neither of them laughed anymore. Actually, no one in the Xu family was ugly, and Xu Yunge was very beautiful, otherwise they wouldn't have teased her like that.

After chatting for a while, Xu Jinyan finally appeared. This was the first time he had seen himself from this perspective, and he looked a little reserved.

The family members also found it very novel; it was the first time they had seen Xu Jinyan like this, and they all became very focused.

Xu Wenqing: "The last part of Big Fish is really good. Tian Xiwei is truly talented."

"His major is acting."

Aunt Xu: "Why did you order hot and sour shredded potatoes?"

"I'm the best at ordering food. Look behind you, there's not a single dish left on this plate."

Xu Yunge: "Are you very familiar with Teacher He?"

"First time meeting him, but Teacher He is indeed a very nice person."

Yan Zhi: "Oh my, these girls all know you!"

"Keep a low profile."

Grandma Xu: "Binge eating and still losing weight? That's just creating a persona. You can't try that."

"Ha ha ha ha"

Xu Qian: "This Teacher Huang is indeed very knowledgeable; he even understands soil erosion."

He was speechless.

Grandpa Xu: "You really can't sing the 'Big Fish' part anymore? Why do you keep mentioning Tian Xiwei? You don't happen to have a crush on that girl, do you?"

"..."

Xu Yunge: "Are so many celebrities watching 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'?"

"That damned Lin Yuan!"

Yan Zhi: "Why are you and Yang Mi looking down at each other? Why are you whispering to each other? She's married now."

"Going back a bit, look at Dilraba's expression when she ate the 'mock crab'. We couldn't help but laugh, so we quickly found a topic to chat about for a bit."

Yan Zhi: "Isn't Huang Lei's cooking said to be exceptionally delicious?"

"The home-style dishes are alright, but if they're a little complicated, Teacher Huang likes to make a fuss, and the thing is, he doesn't even eat them himself."

Aunt Xu: "Why is that girl putting food on your plate?"

"She's getting revenge on me for making her eat imitation crab."

Aunt Xu: "How can I put it, the braised pork knuckle isn't even tasty? Braised pork knuckle is a fairly common dish, isn't it?"

"Keep watching, ma'am."

On the screen, Xu Jinyan took a small bite of the pork knuckle, and then the background sound effects came in, making him seem like he was about to ascend to heaven. They even added a slow-motion effect to his performance.

Then everyone heard his evaluation: "This pork knuckle reminds me of my mother's cooking; it really gives me a sense of familiarity."

Upon hearing this, the whole family fell silent.

Old Xu has always been the one cooking in their family; his mother can't even tell the difference between seasonings.

The video continued playing on the screen, and Teacher Huang happily said, "This braised pork knuckle and pig's trotters were made without adding a drop of water, just by simmering them in two catties of Shaoxing wine."

The silence continued.

What should I say at this point?

It's hard to say for the old lady. This is her daughter-in-law. Although she doesn't cook, her son has raised her well. She is filial and sensible.

It's not appropriate for the eldest brother-in-law to comment, nor is it appropriate for the sisters-in-law to comment; it's their family matter, and the younger generation certainly shouldn't say anything.

However, although they couldn't say it, they were both suppressing their laughter, and the two younger ones were even more so, their faces turning red from holding it in.

Xu Jinyan slowly turned his head and gave his mother a smile: "Mom, it's just an act. You've only ever cooked before, but once you start, you'll be something else!"

Ms. Yan smiled and said, "Come home often in the future, and Mom will make you braised pork knuckle."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunge couldn't help but chuckle, and then the whole family broke down in laughter.

The old lady even gave a special reminder: "Put in less rice wine, or it will turn sour."

Just then, Teacher He's voice came from the screen, and Xu Jinyan quickly reminded everyone to remember this sentence, a key point that would be on the test later.

"Who says these beans are old? These beans are fantastic!"

So everyone stopped discussing the pork knuckle and started watching variety shows.

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"..."

"Pretty much. I hadn't signed with a record company yet when I sang 'Huo Yuanjia,' and that's when I earned the most."

At this moment, Qin Shuyin's family was also watching a variety show. They were quite familiar with the Xu family, but they didn't want to disturb them every time they had a gathering, so they watched it at home by themselves.

Li Ruyue laughed and said, "It seems that Jin Yan bought this villa after 'Huo Yuanjia,' right? He made so much money with just two songs."

Qin Shuyin looked at her father: "Dad, Jinyan earns so much money, he's probably richer than our family now, isn't he?"

Qin's father thought for a moment and shook his head: "He definitely doesn't have any total assets. Your father has worked hard all these years, but the funds he can mobilize should be no less than mine."

"Sigh, that's what creators are like. They have strict copyright requirements and outstanding talent. The Chinese music scene is their natural stage."

He was also a little envious. Logically speaking, people who live in the same neighborhood as celebrities must be extraordinary, and they probably don't take celebrities seriously at all.

But Xu Jinyan is different; talent is respected everywhere.

The following conversation, however, once again changed his opinion of Xu Jinyan:

"It's probably a matter of mindset. To be proud, I became famous too quickly, and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."

"What I'm trying to hold onto is my original aspiration."

"Having already recognized the vastness of the universe, I still cherish the green of the grass and trees."

"Everything that happens is for my benefit."

After hearing this, Qin's father had only one feeling:

—This child is terrifying!

Are all young people this arrogant now? Back when he made it big, he was so cocky.

Back then, I really thought "the world is number one, and I am number two." It took me a few years to become much more mature. Now, Xu Jinyan has already started to reflect on things right after her debut?

He strongly agreed with Huang Lei's summary, "People who are so young are really not ordinary people."

He suddenly glanced at his own daughter; she was eighteen and quite beautiful.

Then he shook his head again, "No, no, it's not that bad!"

Next up is the performance of this episode's theme song.

If you're a familiar face without any filters, it just sounds warm and pleasant.

However, for most netizens, hearing such a beautiful song in the gentle, warm, and cozy atmosphere of the show made them feel really cheerful, and the man singing it was really handsome!

The production team basically preserved all of his highlight moments.

The only slightly unfair thing was that they took a close-up of the scene where he and Dilraba smiled at each other and added pink to it, making the pairing feel a bit too forced.