[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-33":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351312,4599,"Chapter 33: Are You Two Dating? (Please Favorite, Please Recommend)","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>By the side of the road, a van.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three men holding cameras looked through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the restaurant, watching Qi Hui bring Jing Tian to sit down in front of Yang Mi, and their expressions went blank in spite of themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say Yang Mi was meeting a handsome man for a late-night date?\" A man with a crew cut looked at the long-haired man to his left, suppressing his anger as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome man was indeed handsome, but what about the late-night date?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about the sensational news they had imagined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this look like anything other than friends having a meal together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, this...\" The long-haired man stammered, his scalp tingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence he received clearly stated that Yang Mi and Hu Ge were having relationship problems and that she had a new lover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the intelligence be fake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the right, a man with a gloomy face asked in a low voice: \"Boss, what do we do now? Should we leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew-cut man pondered for a moment and said slowly: \"Let's observe the situation first; we're already here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, right.\" The long-haired man nodded repeatedly: \"Let's watch and see; what if we get a big scoop later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut your stinking mouth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the man and woman in front of her, Yang Mi's expression was somewhat unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Hui, who is this little sister?\" Yang Mi glanced out the window unobtrusively and asked with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jing Tian, a junior from the '07 class.\" Qi Hui smiled: \"Isn't this a class reunion? So I brought her along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Where are the other classmates? How come it's just you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\" Yang Mi gave an awkward smile; she had originally wanted to say that she was a classmate herself and that the two of them were also having a class reunion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the words could leave her mouth, they were blocked by Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi rolled her eyes and said softly: \"I'm not sure either. I asked Shanshan to help me invite our classmates, and I don't know what happened, but only you came.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best friends, after all, are meant to be used as shields; poor Yuan Shanshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was she using Yuan Shanshan as a shield, but she also took the opportunity to throw shade at Jing Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had invited her own classmates, so what were you doing coming here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian heard it too; she immediately pursed her small lips and said with a hint of pity in her tone: \"It was I who begged Senior to bring me along; please don't be angry, Senior Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all my fault, don't blame Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she's a little green tea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Teacher Yang isn't very welcoming...\" Qi Hui raised an eyebrow, about to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi interrupted hurriedly: \"Eh... Qi Hui, we are classmates, how can you address me as Teacher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiter, bring the menu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Qi Hui, Jing Tian had a smile on her lips, and a flash of cunning crossed her large eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi felt quite depressed; she hadn't gained any advantage at all, how unreasonable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Miss, here is the menu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A waitress quickly brought over the menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi glanced at it twice and ordered something at random; she was in no mood to eat now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the menu reached Jing Tian, she took one look and ordered a steak: \"I'll have a filet, well-done. I'm not used to the blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the waitress looked at Jing Tian with a hint of disdain: \"Miss, that is myoglobin, not blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian frowned slightly: \"It's all the same, make it well-done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, would you like me to bring you a bowl of rice as well?\" The waitress asked with a hint of superiority and mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi watched quietly, her face composed, but the depression in her heart gradually turned into pleasure as the events unfolded before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to give this restaurant a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qi Hui frowned, knocked on the table with an expressionless face, and said slowly: \"I'm not used to these dishes of yours; bring me a serving of chive and pork dumplings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the waitress could speak, Qi Hui continued: \"Take note, I have the following requirements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the meat filling, use Wujin pork from Yunnan Province, 18 months is best; if the age is too high it will be tough, and if it's too young it won't taste good. Remember, use meat from the front leg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the dumpling skin, use Liaolan wheat from Pingdu, Shandong Province, wheat grown at the junction of the tidal soil and sandy ginger black soil near the Baisha River.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the chives, just use Wushan chives from Wushan, Gansu Province; I don't have high demands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the vinegar, use Donghu vinegar from Meiheju in Shanxi Province; remember, it must be aged for at least 3 years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the garlic, use the one from Pizhou, Jiangsu Province... oh, almost forgot, serve 7 dumplings first, then boil another 7.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi was somewhat dazed, not really understanding, but... can dumplings be eaten so high-class?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come she had never even heard of these ingredients?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian watched Qi Hui quietly, her eyes shining with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Qi Hui looked at the waitress: \"Repeat it back to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, this...\" Sweat broke out on the waitress's forehead; how could she possibly remember?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I'm sorry, I didn't remember it.\" She said stammeringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui's expression darkened, and he slapped the table: \"What? What are you paid for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was not soft, and the manager not far away felt his heart jump and ran over hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guest, I'm sorry.\" The first thing the manager did was apologize: \"We can satisfy any request you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring a serving of pork and chive dumplings.\" Qi Hui said indifferently: \"Take note, I have the following requirements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the manager took out paper and pen from his pocket, writing with a flourish, his hand moving extremely fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, after Qi Hui finished, he glanced at him indifferently and said: \"Repeat it back to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, sir.\" The manager held the paper in his hand and read quickly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the meat filling, use Wujin pork from Yunnan Province, 18 months is best; if it's too old it will be tough, if it's too young it won't taste good; use meat from the front leg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the dumpling skin, use Liaolan wheat from Pingdu, Shandong Province, wheat grown at the junction of the tidal soil and sandy ginger black soil near the Baisha River.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the chives, use Wushan chives from Wushan, Gansu Province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the vinegar, use Donghu vinegar from Meiheju in Shanxi Province, aged at least 3 years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the garlic, use the one from Pizhou, Jiangsu Province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, serve 7 dumplings first, then boil another 7.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui nodded: \"Not bad, that's it, go do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" The manager said in a difficult position: \"I am very sorry, sir, our shop does not have these ingredients at the moment. How about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will have them ready for you tomorrow; how about you come back tomorrow to enjoy this delicacy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it if you don't have them.\" Qi Hui glanced at him: \"Just grill a piece of beef tenderloin, which is what you call a filet steak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, make it well-done, I'm not used to the blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui said the same thing as Jing Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, I will arrange it immediately.\" The manager was tearfully grateful, then grabbed the waitress beside him and pulled her toward the exit:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you get off work, go to the finance department to collect this month's salary, including full attendance; you don't need to come back tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager...\" The waitress's face turned pale, looking pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want to leave; she hadn't yet found a good man who could let her enjoy a high-end Western lifestyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" The manager scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an easy-going customer, yet he started making things difficult for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it's not your problem, could it be mine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi asked with a hint of jealousy: \"Qi Hui, are you two dating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard Qi Hui had completely different attitudes toward her and this Jing Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were her being given a hard time, this bastard might just be eating melon and watching the show on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Help? Absolutely impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it... Yang Mi depressedly swept a glance at the van outside the window; tonight's plan simply didn't achieve the expected effect!\u003C\u002Fp>",1451,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5b76ce791e2fcc35c3da6e3d45e852818a2a741513f9eca4c0dcd53132fa8e72","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-34","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-32",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]