Chapter 71.1

It turned out that “Celebrity Kitchen” was quite a reputable show, and Wen Tang found her experience to be surprisingly positive.

The work was incredibly busy. She helped with cooking, serving dishes, sweeping the floor, and tidying up the tables—tasks she had never done at home.

In the cooking segment, the regular guests had low expectations for the guest stars. With most young people today relying on their parents at home or dining out, and with busy schedules, few knew how to cook. They thought Wen Tang would be like the previous guests, only able to handle minor tasks like washing vegetables or dishes, or going out shopping. To their surprise, Wen Tang immersed herself in the kitchen.

She didn’t have the expected “princess” attitude and was willing to handle dirty and strenuous tasks. She could also cook several signature dishes and did so quite well, significantly easing the kitchen’s burden.

The entire crew had a new appreciation for Wen Tang.

At the end of the day, during dinner, everyone was surprised to taste Wen Tang’s homemade dishes. The elder guest among the resident stars remarked, “Tang Tang, your cooking is really good! Do you cook at home too?”

Out of curiosity, since Wen Tang didn’t seem like someone who would cook at home.

Wen Tang replied without hesitation, “No, I don’t cook at home. Someone else does it. I learned it specifically for the show.”

The guests and crew didn’t think much of it. “Someone else” probably meant a housekeeper, and “learned specifically” meant learning from a housekeeper, which was perfectly normal!

The conversation was brushed aside.

After dinner, which lasted about an hour, there were additional activities like performances from the guests. Wen Tang, though generally good at acting and singing, was pulled up to perform a duet, which she did with heartfelt sincerity.

After cleaning up the restaurant, it was almost ten at night. Wen Tang, not accustomed to such intense physical activity, felt very tired. She rubbed her shoulders and asked, “Do you usually work this late?”

Although she had watched previous episodes, she assumed the long hours were just for show. Experiencing it firsthand, she realized that current variety shows could be quite demanding, running from morning till night without a break. If she were a regular on this show, losing five pounds would be a given.

The regular guests replied, “This is relatively early. When we first came here, nothing was organized, and we didn’t get back to our dorms until after midnight. That was really tough.”

Wen Tang: “……”

She sympathized deeply.

As they walked towards the restaurant’s entrance, where cameras surrounded the area, Wen Tang noticed Zhou Jingyu standing next to Li Yingjie, Ke Xin, and Yang Yang. She was surprised and widened her eyes slightly.

Ignoring the curious stares of those around, Wen Tang went straight to him. She gave him a hug and then took his hand, shaking it slightly, “What are you doing here? Didn’t you have work?”

In front of Zhou Jingyu, Wen Tang was more affectionate, indulging in his pampering.

Zhou Jingyu smiled, “I came here for business. I wasn’t sure if I could make it, so I didn’t tell you in advance.”

Wen Tang said, “Oh, did you finish your work?”

Zhou Jingyu replied, “Almost. I have a meeting tomorrow morning, but I can head back to Lingcheng City in the afternoon.”

“That’s great. I’ll be done with the show in the afternoon too.”

“Then we can go back together.”

“Okay.”

……

Their conversation, seemingly private and unbothered, shocked everyone else! The production team and assistants were astonished by Zhou Jingyu’s unexpected appearance.

Wen Tang wasn’t concerned about the cameras. Since the show wasn’t live, the footage could be edited out later if necessary.

After a brief chat with Zhou Jingyu and noticing the surprised expressions around her, Wen Tang openly introduced him, “This is my husband.”

Everyone else: “……”

No one expected this!

There had been rumors about Wen Tang being married, but there was never concrete proof. Most people had dismissed it, thinking it was an international joke for someone like her to settle down so early.

However, the truth was right in front of them.

Looking at Zhou Jingyu—his appearance and demeanor were exceptional—one could see why Wen Tang had fallen for him.

“Ah, oh!…… Hello, hello!!”

Despite their initial shock, everyone quickly recovered and greeted Zhou Jingyu warmly, demonstrating their professionalism and familiarity with high-profile situations.

Wen Tang proudly and somewhat inadvertently boasted, “Earlier at dinner, you asked me where I learned my cooking skills. Well, it’s from him! My husband cooks amazingly well!”

Zhou Jingyu’s lips curled slightly, his gaze towards her full of indulgence.

Others: “……”

What else is there to eat tonight? This is dog food for sure!

So all this time, it wasn’t just a housekeeper? The President himself is cooking, your pride is truly impressive!

Indeed, some people had recognized Zhou Jingyu’s true identity.

In the past couple of years, under Zhou Jingyu’s leadership, the Shengling Group had advanced rapidly. There had been rumors that this young president was not only sharp-minded and skilled but also looked as good as a movie star.

Many male celebrities were envious.

With the halo of a wealthy family, as long as one looks decent, there’s always praise. Until they saw a photo of Zhou Jingyu from the year-end party that was secretly circulated.

In the photo, he was listening to someone speak, his brows slightly lowered and his expression serious. The shot was flawless, capturing him as a breathtakingly handsome man!

Just from this photo, Zhou Jingyu quickly climbed to the top of trending searches that night. Initially, people were admiring his looks, but upon learning he was the President of Shengling Group, they went wild, flooding the comments with calls for him to be their husband.

Wen Tang, feeling particularly jealous, felt as if her precious gem had suddenly been discovered by the whole world.

That night, in her frustration, she bit Zhou Jingyu several times, leaving marks hidden under his shirt that would only fade after nearly half a month.

The photo didn’t stay on the trending list for long. Zhou Jingyu had it removed after he found out. But in that short period, many people had saved and widely shared it.

Even within the show’s crew, some still had the photo on their phones.

Now that the real person was right in front of them, comparing the photo with Zhou Jingyu, they were astonished to find that he looked even better in person!

What kind of celestial beauty is this? Not only is he wealthy, but he’s also handsome, and in the end, Wen Tang managed to secure him, quickly obtaining their marriage certificate.

One couldn’t help but marvel—Wen Tang is truly impressive!

Everyone saw through Zhou Jingyu’s identity but chose to keep it a secret.

After the pleasantries, the show had to continue recording, so Zhou Jingyu naturally couldn’t appear on camera. Wen Tang asked him to wait until the show was finished before heading back to the hotel together.

They recorded a bit more at the dormitory and finished filming around eleven at night. On the way back to the hotel, Wen Tang mentioned to Zhou Jingyu that she planned to announce their marriage, to which Zhou Jingyu, already knowing, smiled and replied, “Haven’t you already done that?”

Previously, she only introduced him as her boyfriend.

Today was different—she openly called him her husband.

Wen Tang rarely called Zhou Jingyu that in the past couple of years, mostly addressing him by name. When she did use that term, it was usually in bed, pressured by him.

It didn’t feel awkward when introducing him to others, but now, hearing Zhou Jingyu say it made Wen Tang suddenly a bit embarrassed.

“I just wanted to let you know, after all, it’s something between the two of us.”

She rested her head on Zhou Jingyu’s shoulder to hide her face. After a day of physical labor, she was quite tired.

Zhou Jingyu noticed and adjusted her position, making her lie on his lap, and began massaging her shoulders and neck to ease her fatigue.

In the short drive, Wen Tang ended up falling asleep comfortably.

When they reached the hotel, Zhou Jingyu got out to carry her, and she woke up. She was used to being carried by him at home after tiring days, but doing so in public made her feel self-conscious.

…How many people would see? Just thinking about it was socially embarrassing.

After waking up, Wen Tang still walked into the hotel with Zhou Jingyu.

Once they were in the suite, they took a shower and went to sleep without doing anything else.

The next morning, Zhou Jingyu took Wen Tang to the guest dormitory for the show, which was to start recording from the dormitory.

Once the show wrapped up, the rumor about Wen Tang being married suddenly became a hot topic. Unlike the usual minor marketing hype, this time it was spread by a well-known entertainment journalist, who had verified countless celebrity events and pieced together clues like Sherlock Holmes.

They compared an old photo of Wen Tang with a man who appeared in the frame, both wearing the same watch.

Later, Wen Tang had briefly worn a ring, and although there were no photos of her wearing it, traces of it were visible on her ring finger.

Whenever Wen Tang was filming a movie, there were rumors of her boyfriend visiting the set, and this boyfriend was said to be the handsome figure in the airport photo.

During the filming of “Celebrity Kitchen,” there were also rumors that Wen Tang’s rumored boyfriend visited the set, and Wen Tang publicly introduced him as her husband. The marketing account concluded—Wen Tang is indeed married!

Whether it was true or not, many still had doubts without an official announcement.

However, since this marketing account had accurately predicted many strange things in the entertainment industry, some people did believe it.