Looking into Fang's mother's expectant and enthusiastic eyes, Liu Yifei couldn't bring herself to say the words of refusal.

She could sense that the aunt was genuinely treating her in the way she thought was best.

She couldn't refuse this simple and sincere gesture.

"Auntie, this...is too much trouble for you."

Liu Yifei tried to decline tactfully.

"What's the trouble? It's not troublesome at all!"

Without saying a word, Fang's mother stuffed the big floral jacket into her arms.

"Go inside and change quickly. This military overcoat is heavy and stiff; it's uncomfortable to wear. Our own cotton-padded jackets are much more comfortable!"

Fang Yu watched from the side, almost bursting into internal injuries from holding it in.

He knows his mother too well; once she gets enthusiastic, nothing can stop her.

This brightly colored floral jacket is probably a treasure his mother keeps hidden away, something she doesn't show to others easily.

Liu Yifei clutched the thick, soft cotton-padded coat, caught in a internal struggle.

Reason told her that if she wore this, her "fairy sister" image would be completely destroyed.

Tomorrow's headline will likely be #LiuTianxiancosplaysCountryLove#.

But emotionally, she didn't want to let this aunt down.

And... it's really warm in here; it's definitely a bit hot wearing a military overcoat.

Just as she was hesitating, Fang Yu lazily teased her:

"Let's change it; when in Rome, do as the Romans do."

"My mother's aesthetic represents the highest level of fashion in our Kaoshantun."

As soon as he said that, Fang's mother immediately shot him a glare.

"What are you saying, you brat! Yifei would look better in this than you do!"

Liu Yifei was amused by the interaction between the mother and son, and her inner turmoil vanished.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and walked into the inner room with her floral cotton-padded jacket in her arms.

The viewers in the live stream held their breath, their anticipation at its peak.

[It's about to change! A historic moment is about to arrive!]

I'm so nervous! I feel even more nervous than watching the Oscars!

[I don't care, as long as she's pretty, she'd look good even in a burlap sack! I believe in her celestial beauty!]

A few minutes later, the curtain to the inner room was lifted.

Liu Yifei came out.

The moment she appeared, the room and the live broadcast room fell silent.

She was wearing a brightly colored floral jacket, paired with her own black fitted trousers and boots.

I thought it would be a disaster, but it turned out to be surprisingly... good-looking?

The gaudy bright red and green clothes she wore didn't make her look tacky at all. Instead, they were overshadowed by her cool and beautiful face and fair skin, making her look rosy and radiant.

Like a peony blooming in the snow, it has a unique "rustic" beauty.

Holy crap! This actually works?!

Am I seeing things? She actually managed to make a floral print jacket look like haute couture!

[Indeed, fashion sense depends on looks. This outfit would make anyone else look like a country bumpkin, but on her, it's like an elf descended to earth for a life-experiencing adventure!]

[This style is absolutely stunning! I declare that from today onwards, the Northeastern floral print jacket is the new fashion trend!]

Fang's mother couldn't stop smiling and kept clapping her hands.

"Wow! I told you she was beautiful! She's so gorgeous! She's like a goddess descended from heaven!"

Liu Yifei was a little embarrassed by the praise, and a blush rose on her face.

"Auntie, please have a seat."

She helped Fang's mother sit down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), and then prepared to sit down herself.

She had only ever seen the heated kang (a traditional heated platform bed) in Northeast China on television; it looked like a platform slightly higher than a regular bed.

She imitated Fang's mother and naturally sat down.

then……

"what!"

Liu Yifei jumped up from the kang (a heated brick bed) as if she had been electrocuted, her face full of shock.

It's so hot!

Her first thought was, is there some kind of heating mechanism hidden under this bed?

Seeing this, Fang Yu finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Fang's mother also realized what was happening and quickly pulled her aside, explaining with a mix of laughter and tears:

"Oh dear, this kang (heated brick bed) is heated by fire! You should test the temperature with your hand first before sitting on it!"

Liu Yifei's face flushed red instantly, from her cheeks all the way to her ears.

This is infuriating! A massive social media frenzy!

Being scalded by the heat of a kang (a traditional heated brick bed) in front of a national audience was undoubtedly the most embarrassing moment of her career.

The live stream room was filled with laughter.

Hahahaha!

[Forgive me for laughing, but the goddess got a burn on her butt!]

[Fairy: This bed has electricity!]

So cute! The way it jumped up in surprise was just like a cat whose tail had been stepped on!

Seeing her embarrassed expression, Fang Yu suppressed a laugh and stepped forward, patted the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), and began to defuse the situation in his distinctive Northeastern accent:

"It's alright, this is called 'sitting warmly, and your future career will be warm too'."

"We have a saying around here: when a new bride enters the house, she has to be 'scorched' on the kang (heated brick bed). The louder the 'scorching' is, the more prosperous her life will be!"

His words were half true and half false, pure nonsense, but they successfully shifted everyone's attention from "burning your butt" to "good omen".

Hearing him say "the new bride is coming in," Liu Yifei blushed even more, and glared at him with a mixture of anger and amusement.

Upon hearing this, Fang's mother laughed and slapped her thigh:

"Yes, yes, yes! Xiao Fang is right! This is a good omen! Come, come, girl, sit here, it's not so hot here."

She pulled Liu Yifei to the middle of the kang (a heated brick bed), where a thick cotton mattress was laid out.

This time, Liu Yifei learned her lesson.

She carefully touched it with her hand to make sure the temperature was acceptable before slowly sitting cross-legged on it.

A warmth emanated from beneath her, instantly enveloping her entire body, so comforting that she couldn't help but sigh.

Outside it was a world of ice and snow, but inside it was warm and cozy – it was such a wonderful feeling.

"Come on, daughter, try this. It's a specialty from Northeast China."

Fang's mother took out a basin from under the kang table, which contained several dark, hard objects.

"This is... a pear?"

Liu Yifei picked one up out of curiosity. It was cold and hard to the touch, like a stone.

"Frozen pears!"

Fang Yu explained from the side:

"We don't have much fresh fruit here in winter, so we freeze the pears we harvest in the fall to eat in the winter."

"You need to take a break first."

As he spoke, he picked up a frozen pear and put it into a basin of cold water next to him.

Before long, a thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the pear, and the pear itself softened.

Fang Yu handed the pear to Liu Yifei and smiled as he watched her hold the soft pear, unsure of how to eat it.

There are two schools of thought when it comes to eating this.

"One is the bold and unrestrained style, and the other is the delicate and refined style."

Which one would you like to learn first?

Liu Yifei blinked, intrigued by his explanation:

"Is there any difference?"

"certainly."

Fang Yu picked up another pear that had been thawed, bit a small hole in the top, then took a demonstrative sip and let out a satisfied sigh.

"That's the bold style, that's how it is, just grab it and gnaw on it, your mouth is full of icy sweet juice, so satisfying."

"The downside is that it's easy to get food all over your face."

As he spoke, he gave Liu Yifei a mischievous look.

Liu Yifei immediately pictured the scene and subconsciously shook her head.

"It seems you belong to the 'gentle and refined' school."

Fang Yu smiled and took a small knife and a spoon from the kitchen, then cut the frozen pear in Liu Yifei's hand in half.

The inside of the pear had turned into a translucent shaved ice, and the aroma of the fruit was overwhelming.

"That's how the refined school of thought works: eating with a spoon, so elegant."

Liu Yifei took the spoon, imitated him, scooped out a spoonful and put it in her mouth.

The cool, sweet fruit shaved ice melts instantly on the tongue, carrying the unique fragrance of pears, and the taste is simply wonderful.

She opened her eyes wide in surprise and kept eating spoonful after spoonful, unable to stop.

That satisfied and content expression was more persuasive than any words.

This scene was faithfully captured by the camera.

Ahhh! Watching a goddess eat is so therapeutic! I want to try it myself!

[Fang Yu is so good! He even categorizes things into different schools of thought—a master of down-to-earth science popularization!]

[The contrast between a graceful fairy and a rugged, unrestrained man is so appealing!]

She seemed to have completely forgotten she was filming a show; she was so engrossed in eating, it was so genuine!

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast room in Sanya.

Hua Yu and his partner, Ju Jingyi, who is also a popular idol, are sitting in a restaurant with a sea view, with exquisite steaks and salads in front of them.

"Jingyi, try this Wagyu beef. It's A5 grade, and it melts in your mouth."

Hua Yu gracefully cut off a small piece of steak, put it in her mouth, and savored it slowly.

Ju Jingyi also ate her salad in small bites, exclaiming in exaggerated praise:

"This is so delicious! Brother Yu, I feel like my life is complete!"

However, the comments in the live stream seemed rather lackluster.

Eating steak again...it feels so unsettling.

[It feels like a staged photoshoot; there's not a trace of genuine warmth or energy in it.]

[Everyone in the other livestream is watching Liu Yifei eat frozen pear smoothies, it's much more interesting than this!]

[Going to see the Northeast F4 (Fang Yu, Tianxian, Fang's dad, Fang's mom) now.]

At that moment, the popularity of the two live streams quietly reversed.

In the small courtyard of Kaoshantun, Liu Yifei finally finished half a frozen pear and let out a satisfied sigh.

When she looked up, she saw Fang Yu and Fang's mother smiling at her, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

Fang Yu handed her a tissue and teased her:

"Isn't it delicious? After you finish this, you'll be half a Northeasterner."

Just then, Fang's mother slapped her forehead:

"Oh dear, we've been so busy chatting! We haven't even decided on dinner yet! Xiaoyu, the geese in the backyard are all fattened up, go catch one, we're having stewed goose in an iron pot for dinner!"

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