Peninsula: These female celebrities are all so neurotic.

"Zi Mu Oppa, when can we finally drink this soup?"

Park Soo-young, holding a bowl, squatted next to the large pot of wild mushroom stewed chicken, staring longingly at the pot lid.

Kim Jong-kook also appeared, holding a bowl: "The chicken soup is good, I like it."

"Almost done. Wild mushrooms will be tough if you eat them undercooked." Liu Zimu didn't even look up as he sprinkled Sichuan peppercorn powder on the last serving of Mapo Tofu.

"What is a 'lying board'?" HAHA asked, leaning closer.

"It means I'm dead. We can't let Running Man turn into a ghost story because of me."

Kim Jong-kook's face turned green instantly.

Xue Renya's manager, holding his disposable rice bowl, laughed out loud.

Bae Joo-hyun appeared behind Park Soo-young at some point, her voice indifferent: "Soo-young, what are you doing squatting here? You look like a beggar."

Park Soo-young turned to look at her and whispered a complaint: "Unnie, he won't let us eat it, saying it'll kill us, but it smells so good."

Bae Joo-hyun glanced at Liu Zimu, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

Then she squatted down too.

She squatted down at Liu Zimu's feet, looking up at him with a cool and innocent expression.

"Liu Zimu, I also want to eat soon."

Liu Zimu abruptly threw down the large soup ladle in his hand, squeezing out a few words through gritted teeth: "Bae Joo-hyun, can you please stop...?"

This yandere's way of writing is just too damn unfair!

But he only got halfway through his sentence because Kim Jong-kook, Yoo Jae-suk, and others turned to look at him.

Bae Joo-hyun smiled, a normal, gentle, and appropriate smile.

She stood up, brushed off non-existent dust from her knees, and turned to Kim Jong-kook, saying, "Jong-kook oppa, I think our assistant is about to lose her temper."

Then she grabbed Liu Zimu's arm and shook it twice: "Zimu oppa~~~, calm down, we're just hungry, please feed everyone soon."

That tone, that coquettishness, who could resist?

The staff around her laughed and said, "Irene, you're so nice, even acting cute with your assistant."

That's bullshit.

Liu Zimu felt the hand on his arm; the nails were already digging in.

pain.

He winced in pain.

Kim Jong-kook, standing nearby, chuckled, "Irene and your assistant seem to have a really good relationship."

Yoo Jae-suk nodded, "Yeah, yeah, your company has a really great atmosphere."

Liu Zimu was speechless.

it is good?

That's bullshit.

It was so good that she wanted to strangle herself.

Bae Joo-hyun released her grip, took a step back, and glanced at him with a smile.

Liu Zimu now deeply regrets not having a pot of piping hot Maoxuewang (a spicy Sichuan dish) in his hand.

Otherwise, he would have definitely slapped himself on the forehead.

He should just commit suicide.

He went over to take a look and realized it was ready to eat a long time ago, so he called out to everyone, "Everyone, everyone, let's eat!"

The entire filming location instantly transformed into a rural banquet.

The VJs carried their equipment to film behind-the-scenes footage, while the lighting technician held up lights to illuminate Liu Zimu.

He stood in the very center, surrounded by people from the peninsula who were holding bowls and looking at him expectantly.

Even celebrities who are usually glamorous in front of the camera are now disregarding their image.

Park Soo-young simply held out her bowl directly to Liu Zimu: "Oppa, give me more beef, please."

Liu Zimu scooped a large spoonful for her.

Kang Hannah squeezed in, carrying a plate: "Wow, this tofu looks delicious!"

"My Mapo Tofu is a little spicy."

"I'm not afraid of spicy food!"

"This is very spicy."

"I told you I'm not afraid!" Kang Hanna said firmly.

Three seconds later.

"Water! Water! Give me water now!"

Xue Renya laughed so hard she slapped her thigh, frantically shoveling Mapo Tofu into her bowl as she laughed.

The entire venue was filled with lively interactions, laughter echoing everywhere, like a bustling market.

But amidst the hustle and bustle, Bae Joo-hyun stood alone a little further away, holding a bowl.

She didn't try to snatch it; she just watched quietly, much like she always is.

Liu Zimu was busy serving food and didn't notice her.

But Bae Joo-hyun kept watching him, watching him frantically trying to get things done while surrounded by staff, watching him scoop an extra spoonful of meat for everyone and then reminding them to "be careful, it's hot."

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

This person is really interesting. Should I lock him up?

Park Soo-young squeezed back with a bowl full of food: "Unnie, didn't you get any food? It's so delicious, really so delicious! This beef and chicken soup are absolutely amazing!"

Bae Joo-hyun glanced at the various delicacies in Park Soo-young's bowl and said calmly, "No rush."

"Then I'll go get you a bowl first, there are far fewer people now."

Bae Joo-hyun handed over the bowl, her eyes still fixed on Liu Zimu: "I don't want beef, I just want the fish and tofu."

"Yes." Park Soo-young, carrying two bowls, squeezed into the crowd again.

Bae Joo-hyun stood there, then suddenly smiled—a very soft, chilling smile.

"Unnie, here's your fish and tofu." Park Soo-young handed over the bowl.

Bae Joo-hyun took the bowl of rice, glanced down at it, and saw white fish floating in the soup.

She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and put it in her mouth.

hot.

It's really spicy.

It was so spicy that tears streamed down her face.

But she didn't vomit, nor did she seek water.

She held the piece of fish in her mouth, savoring the explosion of flavor.

Park Soo-young handed her a bottle of water: "Unnie, are you alright?"

Bae Joo-hyun shook her head, swallowed the piece of fish, and then smiled.

It's really delicious.

She picked up another piece, this time chewing even more slowly.

Liu Zimu finally finished ordering all the dishes.

The food for fifty or sixty people was completely distributed, the large pot was empty, and the cutting board was spotless.

He leaned against the stove and picked up a bottle of water.

All around me were noises, the sounds of eating, and praise.

He looked at these scenes; they were very ordinary and heartwarming.

Goo Hara probably didn't know that a strange man had made a big splash because of her.

Liu Zimu took a sip of water, his mind preoccupied with the system's mission rewards.

The brave Goo Hara.

He squeezed the water bottle, and the plastic bottle made a squeaking sound.

That girl, and Choi Sulli.

This job is worthwhile.

Just then, Yoo Jae-suk came over, his lips red, and held up a water bottle with a sincere expression: "Zimu, you really worked hard today! Thank you for making such delicious Chinese food for everyone."

Liu Zimu quickly raised his water bottle and touched it with his: "Brother Zaishi, you're too kind."

"It's not just being polite." Yoo Jae-suk shook his head. "The Chinese food you made is different from what we usually eat, but it's really delicious. And no one in the production team has ever made it like this before; this is your first time."

Kim Jong-kook suddenly appeared out of nowhere, holding a bowl of chicken soup and drinking it: "Zimu, I really like this soup. This meal will make me run for two more hours."

"Brother Chung Kwok, you can eat less," Liu Zimu said with a smile.

Kim Jong-kook looked at the beef in his bowl, hesitated for a fraction of a second, and then took another bite: "No, we can't waste food."

HAHA chimed in from the side, "Zimu, do you have a girlfriend?"

Liu Zimu's heart tightened: "Uh...maybe."

HAHA's romantic feelings on Line instantly ignited: "Who? That's so sweet!"

Liu Zimu quickly changed the subject: "Brother, your food is getting cold."

HAHA glanced at the sauerkraut fish in his bowl, quickly took a bite, and suddenly screamed, "Ouch! It's hot! Hot! Hot!"

Lee Kwang-soo was laughing hysterically on the side.

Just then, Jiang Hanna came over with her phone: "Zimu, can we take a picture together?"

Liu Zimu was taken aback: "Huh? With me?"

"Yeah, you were the most popular man in the whole place tonight." She had already held up her phone, her eyes squinting from the heat.

Before Liu Zimu could react, Jiang Hanna leaned over and snapped a picture.

"I'm going to post this on Instagram, the food smells so good." Kang Hanna said, typing the text with her head down.

Xue Renya also joined in the fun, popping out from behind Jiang Hanna and giving a peace sign to the camera.

Liu Zimu wanted to refuse, but the other party had already taken the photos.