It’s not even 10:30 in the morning!

A long line had already formed outside the Delicious Restaurant.

The regular customers were well aware of the house rules.

If they say lunch starts at 11:00, it starts at 11:00. They absolutely won’t open early, no matter how much you beg.

So...

Everyone stood in line calmly, playing on their phones or chatting. The men weren’t afraid of the weather, while the female customers donned all kinds of warm hats, braving the cold wind. Clearly, their love for the Delicious Restaurant’s food was immense!

Soon, it was time for the restaurant to open.

As the door opened,

The folks at the front of the line rushed in, as if they hadn’t eaten in ages. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Then they divided into two groups.

Those who knew how to use the self-service ordering machines headed straight for them.

Those who didn’t went to the counter to order from Ding Suqin.

"Suqin, quick! One Crab Fried Cake, one Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, half a Grilled Chicken, and a cup of Mung Bean Milk. I’m starving."

"I finally have time to queue today. I haven’t eaten well for several days, so give me a Braised Pork Rice, a single serving of Honeyed Ham, Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, Crispy Tofu Skins, and Spicy Prawns. For drinks, a Mung Bean Milk!"

"I also want a Mung Bean Milk, half a Roast Duck, a single serving of Dongpo Pork, Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, Spicy Prawns, Crispy Tofu Skins, and a bowl of White Rice, that’s all."

"One Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, one Crispy Tofu Skins, Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables, one Three-in-One Brine Rice, and a cup of Mung Bean Milk. Oh, right, is there West Lake Vinegar Fish today? If there is, I’ll take one. If not, never mind."

"Sorry, we don’t have West Lake Vinegar Fish today."

Hearing this, Ding Suqin quickly set aside her work making cold drinks, moved to the ordering counter, skillfully used the ordering machine, and started taking orders for the customers.

The customers waiting in line couldn’t help but crane their necks to look, hoping it would soon be their turn.

Xiaoxiao was no exception!

Waiting was a bit tiresome, but this was a task from Feifei and she couldn’t just leave recklessly, plus the enticing aroma from the restaurant made her reluctant to leave and return to eat the crew’s boxed meals.

Fortunately, the line moved fairly quickly.

Before long, Xiaoxiao reached the counter, curiously glancing at the diners as she waited to order...

The restaurant was packed, with many customers who had already ordered waiting for tables. Looking outside, the queue seemed endless!

Well, well, well~

Who would have thought such a humble little restaurant could become so popular?

When it was her turn to order, Ding Suqin saw her spacing out and politely smiled, asking, "What would you like to order, ma’am?"

"A single serving of Dongpo Pork, Spicy Prawns, half a Roast Duck, Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, a bowl of White Rice, a Mung Bean Milk, a Three-in-One Brine Rice, and a Nourishing Fish Soup, to go."

Xiaoxiao referred to the notes saved on her phone and replied.

The first few items were what Liu Feifei wanted; the last one was for herself.

"Alright."

Ding Suqin deftly ticked the choices on the ordering machine, took payment, and printed the receipt.

While waiting, Xiaoxiao glanced at the neighboring tables, noticing they looked almost identical to the food pictures she had seen shared on Weibo yesterday. It dawned on her that the Delicious Restaurant’s official account was posting these food pictures without any edits, whereas the pictures shared by other people had minor filters applied.

In short, they were very enticing!

As she watched the server serve the food, with one scoop, they dished out a sizable Braised Pork Knuckle, slicing the meat with precision.

Piece by piece, the Braised Pork Knuckle was neatly placed over perfectly cooked white rice. The server then retrieved Braised Chicken Legs and Wings from the pot, added some vegetables and a brined egg, and poured a ladle of brine over it...

Watching the server’s smooth packaging of the delicious variety of dishes into containers, Xiaoxiao was satisfied as she left the restaurant carrying three bags of food.

Looking at the long queue outside that seemed to stretch forever, she felt quite fortunate to have come early to queue.

Of course,

The main reason was... Feifei’s foresight!

...

This morning, the crew’s shooting went very smoothly, with all plans being completed on schedule, thanks to the collaboration between Liu Feifei and Ling Lu Yi.

Even though it was their first time working together, there were very few retakes.

The crew was quite grateful.

By 10:30, their scene in the back garden was finished.

This meant Liu Feifei and Ling Lu Yi could temporarily wrap up for now!

Ling Lu Yi’s assistant quickly draped a down jacket over him and handed him a warm cup of tea.

After taking care of these tasks, the assistant checked the time and stepped away.

He was responsible for Ling’s lunch, and the manager had instructed him to prepare something special for Ling, so he couldn’t be negligent and had to prepare each meal well ahead of time.

Without Xiaoxiao around, Liu Feifei had to do things herself to ensure she was well-fed.

She picked up the down jacket on her personal resting chair, put it on, sat down, and took a sip of water.

The next scene featured veteran actors Wen Yanqing and Li Qiongzhi.

Both had been invited to be in the show with much enthusiasm by the crew.

Indeed!

The crew was eager for their acting skills.

The seasoned actors were there to ensure the success of the drama.

Of course, both were actors who could easily deliver any performance. Once the clapperboard snapped, they instantly entered the mood.

Their scenes were intense and full of tension.

Making this small climax of the plot very compelling.

Liu Feifei watched, earnestly observing and learning.

Since her debut, she had taken the pure and innocent route, and over the years, she had focused on television dramas.

However.

In her heart, she longed to transition to the big screen.

When Wen Yanqing was young, he won several of the most authoritative Best Actor awards in the television industry, and Li Qiongzhi was only in her forties when she claimed the three most prestigious awards in film. Their acting skills were certainly worth learning from for most people.

After the small climax, Director Lin stood in front of the camera, and after watching the replay, he nodded in satisfaction, excitedly saying, "Great, Yanqing and Qiongzhi, your scene was excellent, simply perfect!"

After a brief discussion with the two veteran actors, he quickly began filming additional small scenes.

Seeing this, Liu Feifei began to lose focus.

She glanced toward the theater entrance, but there was no movement.

It was exceptionally quiet!

She couldn’t help but wonder: it’s already past 11:30, why hasn’t Xiaoxiao returned yet?

As the director’s satisfying command of "cut" echoed,

It meant that the morning’s shooting was complete.

The crew came around with a pile of boxed lunches to distribute.

Wen Yanqing followed his assistant to rest in his room.

Li Qiongzhi returned to her resting spot on set, eating her assistant-delivered meal, since she had another scene to film at noon.

However, she didn’t initiate a conversation with Liu Feifei, who wasn’t far away.

After all, big-name stars often don’t look favorably upon internet celebrities.

Finally, Liu Feifei saw Xiaoxiao return with the Delicious Restaurant meals she had longed for.