Receiving Mr. Liu's affirmation of his culinary skills made Zhou Chen very happy. With a smile on his face, he said, "Thank you, Mr. Liu, but what I need is your honest opinion. Please don't praise my cooking just because I'm on a TV show."
"Hahaha, you're such an honest kid. Other trainees would love to be praised by us old folks, but I'm speaking from the heart. I really love the steamed pond crucian carp you made. And I also want to try the big plate of fish and the crucian carp tofu soup," Mr. Liu said with a laugh as he picked up his chopsticks and tasted each of Zhou Chen's dishes.
After tasting everything, he once again gave Zhou Chen a thumbs up and praised, "Delicious, absolutely delicious. Nowadays, young people who can cook like you are almost non-existent."
"Zhou Chen is amazing. He has conquered Mr. Liu's taste buds in an instant. He's not only the most handsome among this batch of trainees but also the best cook."
"You can tell that Mr. Liu genuinely enjoys Zhou Chen's cooking. His expression says it all."
"So those who still doubt Zhou Chen's cooking abilities can shut up now, right? The fact is, Zhou Chen is a master of all trades. I'm officially his fan from now on."
"Among the trainees, many are pampered and exude a youthful vibe, but Zhou Chen gives off a very manly feeling. I think the entertainment industry needs trainees like him, artists who are multi-talented."
Mr. Liu's affirmation of Zhou Chen's culinary skills once again delighted and pleased those who supported Zhou Chen.
They had grown tired of the pampered and artificial trainees. Zhou Chen's combination of good looks and cooking skills was like a breath of fresh air, earning him their admiration.
On the other hand, also at Wanhe Entertainment, Liu Chao had finished cooking and was dining with Grandma Yang. However, his cooking was so unappetizing that Grandma Yang almost spat out her first bite.
"Liu Chao, your cooking is excellent. It's delicious," Grandma Yang said reluctantly, recalling the message Liu Chao had sent her and assuming he was genuinely in need.
Thinking of the message Liu Chao had sent her, Grandma Yang reluctantly forced herself to eat and even praised his culinary skills.
"Besides Zhou Chen, our Liu Chao's cooking is also excellent. Look, Grandma Yang has given him high praise."
"Yeah, Liu Chao is different from other trainees. Just now, he was diligently working in the kitchen and seemed very familiar with all the kitchen utensils. It's obvious he's someone who often enters the kitchen."
"Both Zhou Chen and Liu Chao are Wanhe Entertainment trainees. It seems that Wanhe Entertainment has high expectations and training standards for its trainees. They not only need good looks and talent but also need to learn various life skills."
"Hahaha, count me as a fan of both. I suddenly feel like they might become the twin stars of Wanhe Entertainment in the future."
"I wonder if they'll debut as a duo or go solo. But no matter what form their debut takes, I'll always support them."
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Liu Chao already had a considerable fan base due to his connections in the industry, so Grandma Yang's affirmation of his cooking skills also earned him a wave of high popularity similar to Zhou Chen's.
"Thank you, Grandma Yang. If you like it, then please have some more. Here, let me serve you some more dishes," Liu Chao said, forgetting for a moment his own culinary abilities and believing Grandma Yang's praise of his cooking.
However, Grandma Yang frowned. She had barely managed to swallow the first bite, and she feared she couldn't endure much more.
She had to find a polite way to remind Liu Chao. "Xiao Chao, I can't eat much. Don't worry about me. You should taste your own cooking. After all, you've been busy in the kitchen for so long today. You should enjoy the fruits of your labor."
"Grandma Yang is right. I'll give it a try," Liu Chao said, trying to maintain his composure despite the unpleasant taste of his cooking.
"Not bad. It's to my liking. Looks like today's dish turned out quite successful," Liu Chao said, understanding that Grandma Yang's praise was for the sake of the show's effect, so he cooperated by pretending to enjoy the food.
"Since you like it, have some more. Young people like you shouldn't skimp on meat for the sake of dieting," Grandma Yang said, subtly indicating that he should deal with the unappetizing beef himself.
"Thank you, Grandma Yang. I'll help myself then. I really enjoy beef," Liu Chao said, though inwardly he was in agony. Despite the food being unpalatable, he had to force it down since he had made it himself and was on a TV show.
As he ate, Liu Chao felt extremely uncomfortable. He had to suppress the urge to vomit while maintaining a facade of enjoyment.
Meanwhile, Grandma Yang opted to eat the nearby vegetables. Thankfully, they were bland but edible. She was relieved that she could at least enjoy the vegetables, as she feared she wouldn't be able to tolerate both the beef and the vegetables if they were both unpalatable.
After finishing their meal, it was time to clean up. This segment was also filmed by the camera crew, so Liu Chao couldn't slack off. He diligently helped clear the table and wash the dishes.
"Grandma Yang, is there anything else I can help with? If not, I'll head back," Liu Chao asked.
"Thank you, Xiaochaozi. You've cleaned the dishes so well, there's nothing else to do. If you don't want to leave, you can stay and chat with me," Grandma Yang said warmly.
"Thank you, Grandma Yang, but I won't disturb your rest. Could you please give me a score for today's performance, and then I'll head back?" Liu Chao asked.
According to the show's requirements, the elderly people who cooked with the trainees would give them a score for their performance, which would be broadcasted live for fairness.
Based on his actual performance, Liu Chao didn't deserve even fifty points. However, Grandma Yang believed his fabricated tale of a pitiable background, so she gave him a perfect score of one hundred.
Seeing the score given by Grandma Yang, Liu Chao was secretly delighted, thinking that he had secured his position in the first round no matter what...
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