The video Xiang Yutang recorded for her fans at that time was also released by the director's team. She once again trended on social media with the hashtag *Sister is the Queen, Xiang Yutang*, attracting a large number of passers - by who didn't usually follow talent shows to ask who this beautiful and fun - loving girl was.
Xiang Yutang's ranking was undoubtedly the first by a huge margin, and Zhuo Ziyu also rose to the sixth place. The sisterly bond between the two also won them the favor of the public.
However, fame attracts trouble. Xiang Yutang, a trainee who hadn't fully debuted yet, had been on the hot - search list two or three times in just a few days and ranked first by a wide margin. Naturally, this annoyed the rival companies. Some ill - intentioned people began to remind everyone that Xiang Yutang had once tried to get close to Zhu Zhengchu before the show aired.
Some brainless fans, influenced by this negative wave, started leaving malicious comments on Xiang Yutang's posts again. Fortunately, Xiang Yutang didn't really care. Instead, she thought this uncertain outcome was quite exciting.
During the recording of the ranking announcement, both the eliminated and the remaining trainees were in tears when they took the stage to speak. As the first - ranked contestant, Xiang Yutang happily went up on stage and did a somersault.
Zhu Zhengchu watched her with a mixture of amusement and helplessness. Fortunately, this girl wasn't wearing a skirt today, or she would have exposed herself.
"I didn't expect to be in this position. First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for your support. Also, remember to vote for my dear Ziyu when you vote for me. We'll go all the way to the end together!"
After saying that, Xiang Yutang ran off the stage and clung to Zhuo Ziyu. Zhuo Ziyu tapped her on the forehead and said, "If you're obedient, I'll definitely be able to go to the end with you."
"I've always been very obedient!"
After seeing off a group of trainees, it was finally time for a rare relaxation. All the trainees gathered to have hot - pot. Xiang Yutang had been craving hot - pot for a long time.
As soon as they arrived at the hot - pot restaurant, she quickly ran to the sauce bar to prepare her exclusive dipping sauce. Her movements were as skillful as an experienced chef's.
The camera crew specifically came over to film her. Xiang Yutang introduced seriously, "Minced chili peppers, minced garlic, scallions. If you don't like scallions, you can skip them. Oyster sauce, and a bit of crushed peanuts. Drizzle some sesame oil on it. It's absolutely delicious."
Zhuo Ziyu couldn't help but smile. "Tangtang, this isn't a food show."
"Maybe it won't even be broadcast," Xiang Yutang said. She prepared three bowls of dipping sauce, one for herself, one for Zhuo Ziyu, and secretly took one to Zhu Zhengchu.
Zhu Zhengchu took it and asked, "Aren't you afraid of gaining weight if you eat such oily food?"
"I'll exercise if I gain weight. When you go out to eat, you should definitely enjoy yourself."
"Do you like hot - pot very much?"
"Of course I do."
Zhu Zhengchu probed, "Then if I have some free time, I'll treat you to hot - pot?"
"No way," Xiang Yutang refused quickly.
Zhu Zhengchu felt a bit disappointed. It seemed this girl was really hard to pursue.
Xiang Yutang then said, "I should be the one treating you. You're my teacher. How can I let you spend money? As long as you can take me out, I'll treat you to whatever you want. I have money!" As she said that, she patted her chest, looking like a nouveau riche.
Zhu Zhengchu replied, "... Okay."
"Teacher, I'll go back to our table to eat."
"Go ahead." Zhu Zhengchu watched her back and fell into deep thought. How could he pursue this girl?
Assistant Xiaolin ran over. "Brother Zhu, I've prepared your dipping sauce."
"No need. I'll eat this one today."
Xiaolin was a bit surprised when he saw the dipping sauce in his hand. "Brother Zhu, you don't usually eat spicy food, do you?" Since Zhu Zhengchu needed to protect his voice for singing, he generally didn't eat spicy food.
"I'll make an exception today." This was personally made by that little girl. He couldn't not eat it.
Xiaolin said with a smile, "Is this the one Xiang Yutang made for you, Brother Zhu? I saw her making it just now."
Zhu Zhengchu tapped him on the head. "Just keep it in mind. Don't talk nonsense."
After dinner, in order to attract the cameras, everyone showed off their skills during the after - dinner entertainment. Xiang Yutang just wanted to have fun. She showed everyone how to walk around with a bowl on her head without dropping it, which made Zhu Zhengchu both amused and helpless. Did this little girl train in a circus?
After the performance, this little girl ran into Zhu Zhengchu's private room.
"Why are you here again?"
Xiang Yutang looked at the meat on his table longingly. "Why do you have so much meat?"
Although the trainees were supposed to relax, the production team strictly controlled the meat supply for the girls' figures. Only fruits and vegetables were available in unlimited quantities. Xiang Yutang had a big appetite and loved meat, so the small amount of meat provided was far from enough for her.
Zhu Zhengchu pulled out the stool next to him. "If you want to eat, sit down. There are no cameras here."
Xiang Yutang quickly sat down. "Teacher, you're such a good person!"
"Just because I give you some food, you think I'm a good person? Your definition of a good person is so shallow?"
"Although you played a perverted character before, I believe you're really a good person in real life." Xiang Yutang affirmed him while eating.
Zhu Zhengchu: ...
He should have never taken that role when filming.
Zhu Zhengchu watched her cheeks puff up like a little hamster as she ate. She looked so cute that he couldn't help but tease her.
"I paid for my own food here. You've eaten so much of my food. You have to pay me back."
"Okay! I'll transfer the money to you when I get back!"
"I want you to pay me back now."
Xiang Yutang felt around her body. She didn't bring her phone, so how could she transfer the money?
"If you don't pay me back, I won't let you eat anymore." Zhu Zhengchu wanted to see what she would do.
Xiang Yutang was afraid that he would really stop her from eating. She stuffed food into her mouth and looked at him pitifully with her almond - shaped eyes. "Please don't. I'll pay you back when I get back."
Zhu Zhengchu was touched by her little look and stopped teasing her. "I'm just joking. Eat as much as you want."
Xiang Yutang said vaguely, "Otherwise, I can pay you back with meat now."
Zhu Zhengchu raised his eyebrows. "What did you say?" Pay back with meat? Did this little girl know what that meant?
Xiang Yutang swallowed the meat in her mouth. "If you order two more plates of meat, I guarantee I can cook them in a different way. Is it okay if I pay you back with meat?"
Zhu Zhengchu tapped her on the head. "I think you're just saying this because you're still hungry."
"Don't expose me. And I really can cook them differently. I once worked in a hot - pot restaurant, so I have experience."
Zhu Zhengchu scanned the ordering QR code on the table with his phone and gave it to her.
"Order whatever you want."
"Teacher, you're really a good person! In the future, your disciple will marry you in return!"
"Marry in return?! " Was there such a good thing?
Xiang Yutang looked at him happily after placing the order. "Yes, I'll use my voice to repay you. Your disciple will definitely practice singing hard and sing the most beautiful songs to repay you, teacher!"
Zhu Zhengchu: ...
If it was this "voice" in return, he'd better forget it.