So I'm the Villainess- Screw the Plot, Let's All Go Down Together! - Chapter 14

Shen Zhi’s adept demeanor earlier was truly intimidating.

Thinking about her proficiency in beachcombing, no one could associate her with being a kitchen disaster.

This contrast was a comedic effect at its peak.

Others could still manage to control themselves.

But Su Keke, being young, and Zhou Yu, who appeared calm but was actually quite absent-minded, couldn’t hold back.

For a moment, the kitchen was filled with their hysterical laughter.

[Zhou Yu, are you really like this? Where’s your deep male supporting character persona? Stop laughing, I’m losing the plot!]

[Their humor threshold is really low, hahaha!]

[…You’re not much better.]

Jiang Muxue was quite pleased to see Shen Zhi make a fool of herself.

Meanwhile, Fu Zhihan was filled with doubts.

In the past, Shen Zhi often brought him meals and desserts to please him when he joined a crew, though he always tasted a bite in front of her and threw it away once she left.

He remembered that although Shen Zhi’s cooking wasn’t great, it wasn’t as bad as it seemed now.

Both of them remained silent for a while until Qiu Zefei coughed, holding back her laughter, prompting Su Keke and Zhou Yu to restrain themselves a bit.

“Done laughing?”

Shen Zhi raised an eyebrow and suddenly stepped forward, pointing at the dish Su Keke had just made, asking, “What is this? Sweet and sour fish?”

Su Keke’s big teeth instantly retracted, “…This is braised sea cucumber.”

Zhou Yu burst into laughter.

Shen Zhi glanced at the nearby plate of sticky, eerily blue-purple octopus and couldn’t help but comment, “If this dish existed in ancient times, what use would there be for poison?”

Zhou Yu was defenseless.

[Hahaha Shen Zhi, you’re really tearing apart everyone’s umbrella even if you’re in the rain yourself, huh?]

[Shen Zhi: No one lives.]

[Oh no, none of the guests can cook this episode.]

[What? Our Baby Xue can cook, it’s hilarious how everyone was so proud at first, but now they have to rely on others.]

[Honestly, Jiang Muxue’s dishes might not taste great, but at least they look good.]

“Ha.”

Standing at the back, Xie Jinyan walked over at some point, raising an eyebrow at the plates on the table.

“This stuff, even dogs wouldn’t eat it, right?”

Shen Zhi was certain that when Xie Jinyan said this, he was looking at her dish.

Just as she was about to argue, Jiang Muxue chuckled and spoke, “Maybe they’re not very good at cooking. If you don’t mind, I can-”

“I mind.”

When the man uttered these words with a blank expression, not only Jiang Muxue but even Shen Zhi was shocked.

Brother, isn’t this your long-pursued white moonlight?

What’s with this cold and heartless tone?

Could the plot have deviated, and the male supporting character won’t go for the dark, obsessive love trope but instead pursue a wife with a fiery passion?

As Shen Zhi frowned, pondering the possible plot developments, Xie Jinyan had already walked over with his legs that seemed longer than her life.

Suddenly, he met her gaze.

Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he slowly bent down.

At an extremely close distance…

He suddenly snatched the spatula from her hand.

“Stop embarrassing yourself.”

Shen Zhi: “?”

[Damn, I was scared to death, I thought Xie Jinyan was going to kiss her.]

[Come on, with the Young Master’s eyes on top of his head, would he fancy Shen Zhi?]

[No, what’s the Young Master up to? He can’t possibly cook, can he?]

…

Nearly an hour later.

The dining table was adorned with six dishes and one soup, beautifully plated.

In contrast, even the dishes Jiang Muxue, who often shares cooking videos on Weibo, made seemed lackluster.

Though everyone in the kitchen had already gained a basic understanding of Xie Jinyan’s culinary skills.

But looking at the exquisite dishes on the table, they still felt somewhat unreal.

Su Keke slapped herself hard, incredulous, “Divine Yan actually cooked for me? Am I dreaming?”

Zhou Yu slid into a seat at the table, clasping his hands together with a devout expression, “After this meal, I’d be willing to train for chest muscles, abs, and biceps!”

[Alright, alright, you’re really taking advantage, huh?]

[No way, are all the wealthy families this competitive now? Even culinary skills are included in elite education?!]

[Ahhh, handsome, good physique, great family background, can sing and cook! What a dream Xie Jinyan is!]

[Sister, calm down, that’s my husband, thank you.]

Shen Zhi looked puzzled.

In the novel, it never mentioned Xie Jinyan could cook.

And in the variety show “Summer Heartbeat,” Jiang Muxue captured all the guests’ hearts with her excellent cooking, becoming the show’s favorite.

But now…

“What are you standing there for?”

Xie Jinyan’s gaze lightly fell on her, and Shen Zhi realized that everyone else had already taken their seats, leaving her standing there in a daze.

At that moment, Jiang Muxue suddenly spoke up.

“Zhizhi must be worried about Xu Che and wants to wait for him to come back before eating together, right? Speaking of which, didn’t the director say Xu Che would return soon after handling his affairs? But it’s already evening, and he’s still not back…”

Jiang Muxue murmured with a worried look, “Could it be that he’s not coming back…”

The lively atmosphere cooled down a bit instantly because of Jiang Muxue’s words.

Shen Zhi, however, ignored her and directly went to her seat.

Jiang Muxue seemed determined to talk to her, “Speaking of which, you were paired with Xu Che. Do you know why he suddenly left?”

Of course, Shen Zhi knew, but it was a personal matter, and she couldn’t possibly talk about it.

Whether Jiang Muxue was intentional or not, it made her feel annoyed.

Shen Zhi didn’t indulge her and said with a smile, “I don’t know. If you want to know, why not call him directly and ask?”

However, in the eyes of the audience, this had a different meaning.

Many of Xu Che’s fans were still waiting for his return, and seeing Shen Zhi’s unapologetic demeanor, they started cursing on the spot.

[Don’t know? Who made him leave and doesn’t have a clue?]

[I just don’t understand, why can someone who did something wrong sit here and eat so comfortably?]

[What’s Xu Che’s status compared to Shen Zhi’s? Is the production team just sitting around doing nothing?]

[Why are you so sure Shen Zhi drove Xu Che away? Watching today’s show, I really don’t think she’s like the rumors.]

[No way, does Shen Zhi have fans now? Remember how badly the production team was criticized on the day they announced the lineup? Her character is obvious!]

While Xu Che’s fans and netizens were passionately arguing in the live stream room.

On camera.

The villa’s door suddenly opened, and then a figure rushed over, hugging Shen Zhi tightly, and with a loud “ow,” began to perform the scene of a handsome man in tears.

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