MFIMM Chapter 19

Praise

Praise

“Young people nowadays don’t like to date, but they like to watch others date. Both of them have millions of fans.”

Qi Yile suddenly stood next to Lin Xi and asked faintly, “What’s wrong? Do you also want to switch tracks?”

“No, no, no.” Lin Xi shook his head. This track was still too advanced for him.

Jiang Yuan’s take had been reshot several times and he was still not satisfied. As soon as he left the camera, his face turned cold, completely different from the sweet smile he had on camera just now.

Xiao Chenyi also walked over, hooking his arm around Jiang Yuan’s shoulder, leaning half of his body on him, and watching the video in the camera together.

“It’s fine, your standards are too high.” Xiao Chenyi couldn’t help but complain, handed the camera back to the cameraman, and said, “Let’s shoot another one.”

“No.” Jiang Yuan slapped Xiao Chenyi’s hand away and said sternly.

The other staff seemed to be used to the way the two interacted, but Lin Xi felt uncomfortable and couldn’t help but approach the camera.

Lin Xi thought for a while and said to Jiang Yuan, “Why don’t you let me try shooting this one?”

Jiang Yuan glanced at Lin Xi, seemingly not thinking that he could shoot better than a professional cameraman, but still let Lin Xi try.

The cameramen also stepped aside. After all, they knew that even if Lin Xi couldn’t shoot a picture that Jiang Yuan was satisfied with, Jiang Yuan would eventually settle for second best because of Xiao Chenyi, so they didn’t worry and let Lin Xi shoot.

Lin Xi hadn’t been learning from the other cameramen for nothing during this time. He looked around for light, directing the direction and position of the reflectors.

Qi Yile was stunned. His professionalism made him pick up the camera in an instant and start filming Lin Xi.

After Lin Xi shouted “Action,” Jiang Yuan immediately entered the state. No matter how many times he filmed, he looked at Xiao Chenyi with the greatest enthusiasm.

The cold face now had the corners of his lips raised, his eyebrows curved, and his eyes fixed on Xiao Chenyi without blinking.

Lin Xi suddenly shouted “Cut.” The scene hadn’t finished yet, and everyone stared at him. “Um, Senior Jiang, can I touch up your makeup?”

Jiang Yuan nodded. The makeup artist walked up with a makeup bag, and Lin Xi took the tools from his hand and applied makeup to Jiang Yuan’s face.

After finishing, he handed the mirror to Jiang Yuan, “This will make your eyebrows and eyes look softer.”

Jiang Yuan shook his head left and right, observing the makeup in the mirror. It was indeed a good improvement. He immediately changed his opinion of Lin Xi. He originally just needed a pretty vase to fill in, but he didn’t expect Lin Xi to have so many skills.

Xiao Chenyi’s eyes also lit up, “You can make Jiang Yuan look like a different person with your makeup skills, bro. I dare say that if you usually wear makeup like this, you will definitely be able to fool…no, fascinate a bunch of alphas.”

“Who’s your brother? It’s very well done, let’s continue shooting.”

Being praised by the serious Jiang Yuan, Lin Xi felt like he was floating on air for a moment. He returned to his position and shouted “Action,” and then continued filming.

Jiang Yuan was very satisfied with this shot, and said to Lin Xi, “I’m sorry I thought you were just a pretty face before.”

“Haha.” Lin Xi received such an apology for the first time. “Thank you for praising me for being pretty and capable.”

Jiang Yuan was also amused by Lin Xi and the corners of his mouth turned up.

Xiao Chenyi, standing opposite him, stared at the two of them, especially Lin Xi, giving Lin Xi a feeling of being watched like a thorn in his back.

His shot was only a few seconds, but unlike still photography, he had to make dynamic movements and also have emotions.

After several takes, Jiang Yuan patiently helped him get into the mood.

After filming, he even added Jiang Yuan’s contact information, but Xiao Chenyi stuck to Jiang Yuan like a big dog, making Lin Xi feel a little uncomfortable.

After adding contact information, he left with Qi Yile.

Qi Yile said that the two of them had grown up together as childhood friends, and Xiao Chenyi often posted videos of the two of them online when they were in college, which got a lot of likes.

Later, they were signed by the company and simply continued to make couple-themed videos.

They have been working together for three years.

“Are all the couple bloggers online fake?” Lin Xi felt a little frustrated.

Qi Yile laughed instead, “You yourself are studying media, don’t you know the traffic code? This couple is okay, at least there are no other scandals between them. I’ve even met couples who play separately, but still get together to pretend to be a couple.”

Lin Xi’s mood suddenly fell. He thought about how he had a fake marriage with Pei Jiashu for work, which was no different from those people.

But fortunately, Pei Jiashu didn’t need him to pretend to be a couple.

But he didn’t expect that the slap in the face would come so quickly.

He was a little late getting home today because he was editing the behind-the-scenes footage that Qi Ge had shot. As soon as he entered the door, Pei Jiashu stuffed an invitation into his hand.

“This is a charity banquet held by the Liang family. I can’t refuse, and I need you to go with me.”

Pei Jiashu said to Lin Xi.

Lin Xi took the invitation, which also came with a bank card. “This card is for you to reimburse the cost of clothing. Buy some clothes to hold up the scene, but don’t be too flashy.”

The boss had spoken, and Lin Xi could only accept it. He wanted to crash into the car and beat the overthinking self.

“Okay, come in first. What’s for dinner tonight?” Pei Jiashu was still wearing an apron, and his shirt was rolled up to his elbows, revealing a section of his forearm, where he could faintly see the bulging veins, indicating that he exercised regularly.

Lin Xi’s thoughts were immediately interrupted by these tempting veins, and he licked his lips.

“What to eat?” He unconsciously repeated Pei Jiashu’s words.

Until Pei Jiashu asked him, “What’s wrong? Are you allergic again?”

Lin Xi suddenly came back to his senses, his eyes darting around randomly, not daring to look at Pei Jiashu.

What was so good about Pei Jiashu’s arms? He would punish himself by looking at other handsome guys online later.

But speaking of what to eat, Lin Xi’s eyes lit up as he looked at Pei Jiashu, “Didn’t you say that I can only eat your food if I learn to cook from you?”

As soon as Lin Xi finished speaking, he regretted it. He directly told Pei Jiashu what he wanted to eat. What if Pei Jiashu was in a good mood and made it for him directly? He had to mention it.

“It’s as if I haven’t fed you before.” Pei Jiashu touched his nose, turned around and went to the kitchen to continue preparing the ingredients.

Lin Xi also reacted, dropped his bag and ran to the kitchen, approaching Pei Jiashu.

Pei Jiashu didn’t let him be idle, and handed the vegetables in his hand to Lin Xi, “You wash the vegetables.”

“Okay.” Washing vegetables was not difficult. Lin Xi took the cabbage and turned on the faucet to rinse it.

“You really can’t cook.” Pei Jiashu looked at Lin Xi’s movements and couldn’t help but laugh. He put down the kitchen knife in his hand, walked over and took the cabbage from Lin Xi’s hand, breaking off the leaves one by one.

Lin Xi’s hands suddenly emptied, and the icy water flowed through his fingers, but as Pei Jiashu approached, the air suddenly warmed up, especially on the left side, which seemed to be burning.

“Don’t stand there, pick the leaves.” Pei Jiashu put the cabbage back into Lin Xi’s hands.

Lin Xi held the cabbage, not daring to give Pei Jiashu a single glance, and gave a soft “um” before concentrating on his work.

Washing and picking vegetables was quick work, and Lin Xi finished it in a few strokes. Considering that he couldn’t even wash the cabbage properly, Pei Jiashu didn’t dare let him cut vegetables.

Lin Xi became idle, staying on the side and quietly watching Pei Jiashu cook.

He thought that Pei Jiashu could only make simple breakfasts and dinners, but he didn’t expect that he was also good at stir-frying, tossing the wok with one hand and stir-frying with the other.

The veins in his forearm bulged slightly because of his movements, coupled with the cream-colored striped apron, Lin Xi felt his nose getting hot.

Pei Jiashu cooked quickly, covering the cooked dishes with a warming lid first, and beckoned to Lin Xi, “I’ll teach you how to make a simple soup.”

Lin Xi obediently walked over, and Pei Jiashu gave him his place, taking out two eggs and a pack of seaweed from the cabinet.

“You crack the eggs into the bowl.” Pei Jiashu said to Lin Xi. Lin Xi clumsily took the egg and tapped it on the cutting board, but he used too little force and the egg didn’t crack.

He increased the force, but who knew that the egg white would flow directly onto the cutting board, and he frantically wiped the cutting board.

Pei Jiashu laughed uncontrollably beside him. Lin Xi shyly asked Pei Jiashu not to laugh. Pei Jiashu walked over, grabbed Lin Xi’s hand, took another egg, gently tapped a small opening on the cutting board, and then used the other hand to open the small opening and crack it into the bowl.

He helped Lin Xi crack one in and then stepped back, letting Lin Xi crack it himself. Lin Xi followed Pei Jiashu’s example.

This time, the egg was cracked in, but because he didn’t control the force well, the eggshell also broke into it.

Lin Xi awkwardly took the chopsticks and picked up the eggshells one by one. The water in the pot was already boiling. Pei Jiashu first put the seaweed into the pot and asked Lin Xi to stir it evenly and pour it into the pot.

He stirred it randomly, pouring it into the pot in a hurry.

“There’s seasoning!” Lin Xi said anxiously, and Pei Jiashu handed him the seasoning.

The egg liquid quickly turned into egg flowers. Lin Xi wiped the sweat from his forehead, but smelled a burnt smell. He immediately turned off the switch and stirred the bottom of the pot with a spoon. The light yellow egg flowers were already burnt.

He said dejectedly, “How did it burn in such a short time?”

Pei Jiashu walked over to take a look and comforted Lin Xi, “It’s okay, only a little bit at the bottom is burnt. Don’t drink the bottom part. Let’s go eat.”

Pei Jiashu brought the food to the table, and Lin Xi scooped two bowls of rice, placing one in front of Pei Jiashu.

“Thank you.”

Lin Xi sat opposite Pei Jiashu. Although he only made one soup, he felt like he had used up his exercise quota for the month, and he ate like a hungry tiger.

I have to say, Pei Jiashu’s cooking was still quite delicious.

After finishing a bowl of rice, Lin Xi looked at the soup on the table, first scooping a bowl for Pei Jiashu. He looked at Pei Jiashu expectantly. After all, this was his first time cooking, and he still wanted to hear some praise from others.

Under Lin Xi’s fiery gaze, Pei Jiashu slowly took a spoon and blew on it. The first bite he took was a broken eggshell.

He swallowed it whole and couldn’t help but say, “Worthy of you.”