Ning Xiaoyu, as an actress, could be considered multi-talented. Her skills included dancing, singing, acting, and performing in stage plays— everything except cooking.

The only dishes she could confidently make were instant noodles, egg fried rice, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. All were simple dishes that even a complete novice in the kitchen could master in a short time.

Perhaps guessing what she was thinking, the love system added a line, 〖If your actions don’t match the given options, Girl, you will have to accept punishment. I’ve already chosen a new script for you. Look forward to it.jpg〗

Had the script really changed? Ning Xiaoyu asked, “Why the change?”

The love system sweetly replied, 〖Because it seemed like you didn’t like the previous script, 《What it Takes to Love You, My Runaway Bride》, so I picked a sweeter one for you!〗

Ning Xiaoyu: “……” Well, thank you so much for your ‘consideration’!

Afraid of getting locked up in a small dark room with Lu Jingdu again, Ning Xiaoyu immediately selected an option.

However, she wasn’t in a hurry to complete the mission. Instead, she decided to roast a sweet potato for herself. If she had chosen option b, the love system might have mistakenly thought she was preparing the sweet potato specifically for the movie king.

Roasting a sweet potato wasn’t difficult, she just needed to flip it occasionally. Meanwhile, Ling Zige and Xu Cheng were diligently grilling food for the other guests. Anyone could take whatever they wanted from the plate, so Ning Xiaoyu helped herself to a few skewers of grilled gluten meat, eating while waiting for her sweet potato to cook.

During this time, the love system urged her several times, 〖Girl, you should do your mission!〗

Ning Xiaoyu casually responded, “Got it.”

As she had suspected, the love missions were getting harder.

Of course, the difficulty was relative— to her.

Making a cake? What a hassle. Not to mention that she didn’t know how to bake, but even if she did, the number of steps required was just too many.

More steps = more trouble.

And she hated trouble the most.

As for option b…… If either of the two male guests had roasted a sweet potato, and she wasn’t too lazy to ask them for help, she wouldn’t have bothered roasting one herself.

It was much easier to eat food that others had already grilled.

Once the sweet potato was almost done, Ning Xiaoyu finally took action.

She found three clean glass cups and began filling them.

She didn’t add many things, just some goji berries.

That’s right, the option she chose was c, which was to prepare an unforgettable edible item for the movie king. And she had prepared goji berry tea.

Time-saving, effortless, and health-conscious— it was the perfect choice for completing the mission.

The love system was in disbelief. 〖This? This is what you’re giving the movie king?〗

Ning Xiaoyu nodded and explained seriously, “Goji berry is good for the skin, can improve eyesight, is anti-aging, can nourish the liver and kidneys, and improves sleep quality. Don’t underestimate it, it’s good stuff.”

The love system stammered, 〖Is…… is it really that good?〗

Ning Xiaoyu shrugged. “If you don’t believe me, why don’t you look it up online? That should be easy for you, right?”

The love system fell silent for a few seconds, probably actually searching for information. After a while, it murmured, 〖Goji berry tea does seem pretty beneficial……〗

However, based on system data, among all the similar missions given, 51% of hosts had chosen option a, 48.9% had chosen option b, and only 0.1% had chosen option c.

And coincidentally, its host was in that 0.1%.

According to big data, those in that 0.1% almost always failed their love missions.

Most hosts were skilled in cooking and willing to put effort into it. As the system had mentioned before, winning over a man’s stomach would be one step closer to winning his heart.

But who could have predicted that its host would be so different from the others?

Occasionally, it would hear fellow systems gushing, 〖The CEO praised my host today! He said the cake she made was so sweet and delicious that he wanted to eat it for a lifetime! Ahhh, I’m drowning in sweetness!〗

Or, 〖The emperor complimented my host today! He said her cooking was better than the imperial cook’s and immediately promoted her rank. My host is now one step closer to the highest position in the harem!〗

Indeed, each love system’s host existed in different eras. The common factor? They were all busy spreading sugar daily.

Unfortunately, the sugar Ning Xiaoyu provided was particularly hard. If the system wanted to enjoy it, it needed good teeth.

Moreover, the way she delivered sugar always seemed…… off. But its memory storage was too small, so it could never quite figure out what was wrong.

Ning Xiaoyu prepared three cups of goji berry tea. One for herself, one for Shen Yueyue, and one for Lu Jingdu.

If she had only made tea for Lu Jingdu, it would have been too conspicuous.

Once she finished brewing, she immediately brought a cup to him.

Seeing the tea, Lu Jingdu raised an eyebrow. “This is……?”

Ning Xiaoyu casually explained, “Something for you to drink. The barbecue tonight was too greasy. This will help cleanse your palate.”

【Wearing a salted fish onesie and offering goji berry tea— why does this scene feel so hilarious?】

【That fishhead design is so eye-catching! I laugh every time I see it!】

【This outfit matches Ning Xiaoyu perfectly.】

【Pairing this look with goji berry tea…… I have no words. Absolutely iconic.】

Lu Jingdu gazed at the floating red goji berries in the tea, and the first thought that crossed his mind was, So, besides melon seeds and pecans, she also carried goji berries with her?

What else could she possibly pull out of her pockets?

Was this Doraemon’s pocket?

Under the glow of the seaside bonfire, the cup of goji berry tea looked particularly beautiful. The goji berries floated and sank in the water, carrying a calming effect.

Lu Jingdu took the cup from her and drank a sip on the spot.

Watching this, the love system was in a daze. 〖It seems…… this edible item really will be unforgettable for the movie king. If only the process of making goji berry tea weren’t so simple……〗

But Ning Xiaoyu had deliberately chosen something simple. If it had been complicated, she wouldn’t have made it at all.

After all, she was lazy.

An edible item naturally included drinks.

As for making it unforgettable— this was probably the first time Lu Jingdu had ever received such a drink, so it should count.

So, Ning Xiaoyu once again completed her mission perfectly.

Although the love system found today’s sugar a bit too much for its taste, wasn’t having some sugar better than having none at all? With that thought, it felt that today was truly a sweet day because it had successfully witnessed a CP moment.

Ning Xiaoyu handed another cup of goji berry tea to Shen Yueyue, who took a sip without hesitation and let out a satisfied sigh.

She wasn’t drinking it for health benefits but to cleanse her palate. She had accidentally eaten too much barbecue earlier.

Seeing them drinking health tea, Xi Rui couldn’t help but ask, “Xiaoyu, do you have any extra goji berries?”

Without disappointing Xi Rui’s expectant gaze, Ning Xiaoyu swiftly pulled out a handful of goji berries from her pocket.

Xi Rui didn’t hold back, grabbing five or six berries. “I’m already twenty-nine. I should start drinking goji berry tea to stay healthy.”

Seeing Xi Rui take some, other staff members couldn’t resist coming over as well.

In no time, the goji berries in Ning Xiaoyu’s hands were completely wiped out.

Mu Jiajia watched the lively scene with a tinge of jealousy and muttered sourly, “As if she’s the only one with goji berries.” Weren’t they dirt cheap? If people liked them so much, she could gift everyone a pound tomorrow.

Ning Yuwei’s expression wasn’t too pleasant either.

After a moment, she slowly spoke, “There’s no rule saying that only Ning Xiaoyu can take this approach, right?”

What was so special about snacking on melon seeds and carrying goji berries?

What was so special about wearing quirky outfits, even going as far as wearing salted fish onesie outside?

If the audience liked it and the other guests played along, then why not create another ‘Ning Xiaoyu’?

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Ning Xiaoyu had no idea that Ning Yuwei saw her as a primary rival and had even come up with ways to deal with her.

But even if she knew, she wouldn’t care.

After all, Sister Ning had always roamed the Jianghu^[1]in wuxia, the subculture of the martial arts community; in crime fiction, the subculture of the criminal underworld, undefeated and unmatched.

After dinner, it was time for the bonfire party.

Ning Yuwei wore a black sequined mermaid dress, standing there gracefully with an air of charm.

A beauty under the lights appeared even more stunning.

Unfortunately, most casual viewers were already accustomed to the beauty of the entertainment industry and had developed a certain level of immunity.

Compared to Ning Yuwei, they were clearly more interested in Ning Xiaoyu, eagerly anticipating more of her unexpected antics.

The bonfire party naturally included some entertainment performances. However, participation was voluntary and any guest who wanted to perform could step up, while those who didn’t could simply watch from their seats.

Xi Rui went up first and performed a sizzling dance, earning a wave of cheers.

She was dressed in a champagne-colored short dress with fringes at the hem, which swayed with her every movement. The dress wasn’t long, showing off her long, slender legs. Paired with sky-high heels, she embodied the very essence of ‘hot and sexy’.

By the end of her dance, Xi Rui had gained a lot of popularity and new fans.

After Xi Rui, it was Shi Chao’s turn. He was a rising young director with some fame.

Previously, he hadn’t had much screen time, so this time, he seized the opportunity and performed on four different musical instruments. Life was tough so being multitalented was a necessity. To be a good director, having some artistic skills was a must.

Shi Chao’s performance was impressive, earning him plenty of new fans as well.

Following Shi Chao, Ning Yuwei and Xu Cheng took the stage.

Their performance was a duet of a love song.

Ning Yuwei had great talent in dance, but her singing skills were just average. However, she was beautiful, and her voice had a pleasant tone, so quite a few viewers still enjoyed it.

Originally, she should have been the center of attention for many casual viewers. But then, a few sharp-eyed audience members in the live chat suddenly noticed something.

【Look at Ning Xiaoyu! What is she eating this time?】

【The outer skin is red…… Looks like jujube?】

【Seems like it, but is it really?】

Noticing these comments, the cameraman thoughtfully zoomed in for a close-up.

This time, the viewers saw clearly that Ning Xiaoyu was indeed eating jujubes! And not just any jujubes, but the premium XX jujubes! The kind that looked incredibly sweet at first glance.

So while Ning Yuwei and Xu Cheng were singing a love song on stage, Ning Xiaoyu was leisurely munching on jujubes, replenishing her blood and nourishing herself.

She truly knew how to enjoy life!