The Devoted Second Male Lead Decided to Favor Someone Else Chapter 39.2

Idol, You're Acting OOC – Intimacy is Prohibited in the Group (2)

There were some leafy greens, green peppers, eggplants, beans, and even a couple tomato plants filled with large and red tomatoes. Lu Shijin took one and wiped it on his shirt, then took a bite.

The freshly picked tomato was juicy and sweet. The camera captured the scene of the red juice coming out.

The young man's lips were stained with tomato juice, making them look very enticing.

[Isn't this a reality show? I thought I was watching a food show, it made me so hungry ]

[I want to eat tomatoes too!]

[Same . . . it looks so good. I've definitely been eating fakes before this]

[I don't agree, I don't want to eat tomatoes, but rather Jinjin's mouth (hides)]

[Shit, how are you so bold? Well, I should show myself too, I also want to do that!]

Lu Shijin was already thinking about what he could make with these vegetables.

Eggplant with beans, stir fried greens, tomato salad, shredded green pepper and potato . . .

Sheesh, there really was no meat at all.

If they had to eat that for seven days, their faces would probably turn green from all the vegetables.

The program group gave the money to the band leader, Xu Yifan. Lu Shijin knew that he didn't like him, so he definitely couldn't ask him for money.

So, if he wanted meat, he would have to figure it out himself.

Suddenly, he saw that there was a river nearby and asked the producer, “Does that river belong to anyone?”

“No, it should be public and naturally formed.”

That was good. Lu Shijin looked up at the sky. It was still early, perfect for going over and trying to catch some fish and other creatures.

Lu Shijin asked the program group if he could borrow a pair of waders.

The director was afraid that they would all be spoiled young masters who had never set foot in a kitchen before, not to mention things like doing farm work, so they would have no material to form into an episode.

It was a pleasant surprise that Lu Shijin had already gotten used to farm life and would be willing to go to the river to catch fish.

The director's gaze toward Lu Shijin changed. He clearly had a sense for variety shows, which not all celebrities had. Those who did were usually more popular than the ones without.

Surprisingly, despite being the youngest, Lu Shijin was much stronger than the other five.

The director had two cameramen go after Lu Shijin, recording him going into the river.

The largest part of the broadcast room became focused on Lu Shijin.

[Woah, is he going fish catching? Seems fun.]

[It is, I'm almost missing farm life]

[We grew up in a hurry and now live by ourselves while our parents shed tears of relief at home]

[An idol who knows how to catch fish? I'm a fan!]

Lu Shijin was just too bored and didn't want to stay with his other team members, so he went out in search of something to do.

He didn't expect to gain countless fans when he was just fooling around.

Like watching a wilderness stream, the audience watched with relish as Lu Shijin caught three large carp and enough river snails for one dish.

There was a bunch of discussion on how he should prepare the fish and snails.

Lu Shijn triumphantly brought his spoils back to the house. The first floor was quiet. Everyone else was still resting upstairs, seeming to be prepared not to eat dinner.

He didn't go up and greet them either. It was already dark, so he brought the fish basket and vegetables he picked from the fields to the kitchen, preparing to cook.

He got three fish, and on the way back, he used one to exchange for some eggs.

Other than braised fish, stir fried river snails, and stir fried greens, he could also make tomato and egg soup.

Although it was time for dinner, the number of people watching the stream only grew as they watched Lu Shijin cook.

Outside, the sky was getting darker. As smoke gently curled up, a young man in an apron skillfully shook the skillet. There was a very warm atmosphere.

The rest were woken up by the fragrance of food.

Prior, the program team had told them to acquire food by themselves.

But they obviously didn't know how to cook, so they prepared a box of snacks and instant noodles, preparing for hardship.

But upon smelling food, they thought that the program team took pity on them and had cooked for them. After starving for an entire afternoon, they funneled downstairs in search of food.

When they went downstairs, they saw that there were already three appetizing dishes on the table. They felt even more hungry.

“You're all awake.” Lu Shijin brought the last bowl of tomato and egg soup from the kitchen and smiled, “I just finished, let's start eating.”

The four looked at each other in surprise. Li Xiao was the first to speak, asking doubtfully, “You made all this?”

Lu Shijin nodded. “Yup.”

Zhao Yue looked at the braised fish and stir fried river snails, asking dubiously, “Where did you get the money to buy fish? Wasn't all of our money taken by the program team?”

Lu Shijin took off his apron, throwing it on a stool, “I didn't use money. I caught the fish and river snails from the river and exchanged one fish for eggs. Any more questions?”

Their gazes held even more surprise, how did they not know Lu Shijin could do that?

He Xinyi said in shock, “Xiao Lu, you're so cool! You can cook and catch fish!”

“Okay, okay, let's eat. Oh, I forgot to bring the bowls out . . .”

“I'll get them. You've been busy for so long, you should sit down and rest.”

Lu Shijin, the youngest amongst them, had single-handedly prepared dinner for them. As older brothers, it would be embarrassing if they continued to not do anything.

They brought out bowls and stools, and spooned rice into the bowls.

Just as they were about to start eating, Lu Shijin suddenly spoke, stopping their chopsticks, “Wait!”

“What is it?”

“Isn't Fan-ge still upstairs? Shouldn't we call him down and eat together?”

Everyone else looked at each other, falling silent.

Xu Yifan was so cold that whoever went near him would be frozen. It would be very embarrassing if they kindly asked him to come down and eat, but were rejected.

Lu Shijin realized what they were thinking and stood up, gently smiling. “Then I'll go.”

Li Xiao was glad it wasn't him and hurriedly said, “Okay, we'll wait for you to come back before eating.”

Lu Shijin went upstairs and knocked on the door to the room he shared with Xu Yifan, “Fan-ge, are you awake?”

Xu Yifan soon opened the door. His clothes weren't wrinkled and he didn't seem like he was just sleeping.

“Dinner's ready, do you want to eat together?”

Xu Yifan nodded and didn't refuse. He silently followed Lu Shijin downstairs.

“Fan-ge, sit here!” He Xinyi excitedly gestured for Xu Yifan to sit beside him and gave him a bowl of rice and a pair of chopsticks, gesturing, “These were all made by Xiao Lu, we're super impressed.”

Expectedly, when Xu Yifan heard that Lu Shijin made all these dishes, he also looked at Lu Shijin in shock.

“The fish . . .”

Lu Shijin said with a smile, “I caught the fish and river snails, no money necessary. Okay, let's eat first, I'm starving.”

They were waiting for Lu Shijin to say this. Immediately, they stopped being strangers and started eating.

Chapter end