18 – For Yоur Lеаrning
Whеn it саmе to making раstriеs, Jiаng Ning trulу wasn’t skilled.
So whilе Gu Сhi was prеparing thеm, Jiаng Ning stооd bу аttentivеlу wаtсhing.
Gu Chi’s hands wеre beautiful—distinctlу jоinted, slеndеr, аnd fаir, likе thosе оf аn artist.
And аt this mоment, hе was skillfully making рastriеs, his movements еlegаnt and рrаcticеd.
The noblе аurа surrоunding Gu Chi cоuld оnlу bе truly felt whеn seеing him in persоn.
Even thоugh he was just mаking a simple раstrу, it gavе оff the impressiоn of а mаster pаstry chеf crеаting а work оf art.
Trulу worthy оf bеing а young master of such esteеmеd status.
If not for the intеrfеrence оf thе World Consciousness, how could someone like him lose to a scoundrel like Ye Chen?
Jiang Ning’s gaze was so focused that it unsettled the usually composed Gu Chi.
The tips of his ears turned an absurd shade of red, his cheeks flushed with an unusual rosy hue, and a touch of crimson extended to the corners of his eyes, making the teardrop mole there appear enchantingly alluring.
His heartbeat seemed to lose its rhythm, and Gu Chi’s fingers trembled slightly.
The viewers were scrutinizing the video with a magnifying glass.
Seeing Gu Chi’s rapidly reddening ears, the comments section erupted with laughter.
“Ningning, could you please not stare at Little Shidi so intently? He’s so shy his face is completely red!”
“Such a handsome Little Shidi, ah, I want to ruffle him.”
“Am I the only one who thinks Little Shidi really has some skills when it comes to making pastries? It’s just too beautiful.”
After about ten minutes, Gu Chi produced an exquisitely crafted pastry.
Its refined appearance alone was enough to captivate all those who appreciated beauty.
The jelly-like color palette made it irresistible, tempting one to take a bite.
Gu Chi made two servings in total.
Once finished, he took a fork, speared one of the desserts, and handed it to Jiang Ning beside him: “Want to try?”
He had been keeping his head down earlier, so no one had noticed his complexion.
Only now did everyone see the deep blush on his cheeks. The teardrop mole at the corner of his eye made him look like a bewitching male siren, sent specifically to seduce.
His dark eyes gazed at Jiang Ning, filled with anticipation.
Meeting his bright eyes, Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment: “For me?”
“Mm.” Gu Chi’s eyes grew even brighter, fixed unwaveringly on Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning smiled softly and accepted it: “Thank you.”
She took a bite—just one bite—and it instantly captivated her taste buds.
Jiang Ning’s beautiful eyes lit up as she looked at Gu Chi in pleasant surprise: “Did you really make this?”
It was a redundant question.
Because she was too excited.
Realizing this, Jiang Ning quickly added: “It’s delicious, really delicious. This is the best dessert I’ve ever had.”
As everyone knew, Jiang Ning loved desserts.
She adored them to the extreme.
Tasting such a delightful dessert that touched her heart, Jiang Ning squinted her eyes in happiness, the corners of her eyes unconsciously curving upward, her brows relaxing. She seemed enveloped in a warm glow of joy, making her delight and happiness palpable to anyone who saw her.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Jiang Ning once again couldn’t control her emotions, and her siren-like voice reached its peak.
Her voice, soft and sweet like candy, melted into the heart, unbearably sweet—the kind of voice that made listeners want to hug and cherish her, tender and delicate, touching the soul.
Gu Chi had only wanted to make her happy but hadn’t expected her to be this overjoyed.
Hearing her excessively sweet and soft voice, Gu Chi’s face flushed uncontrollably again, his thick eyelashes fluttering like a fan.
“I’m glad you like it.”
Almost flustered, he averted his gaze, picked up the other dessert, and walked stiffly to bring it to the owner for tasting.Not to mention Gu Chi, even the fans were sweetened by the voice that Jiang Ning blurted out.
In front of their phone and computer screens, the fans looked infatuated, wishing they could rush into the screen and snatch Jiang Ning out.
“Ying ying ying, once in the morning, once now, different feelings, different ways of being charming, ah, goddess, just tell me if you want my life.”
“I finally understand, when the goddess gave interviews before, she deliberately suppressed her voice when speaking. Save me, she truly is the queen of the music scene. My goddess’s voice is so beautiful it’s to die for.”
The fans’ emotions gradually peaked.
Of course, more people were curious about how delicious the pastries Gu Chi made actually were, to make the goddess so happy.
The camera followed Jiang Ning out.
Jiang Ning had already calmed down from her overly joyful emotions.
She was really curious—a young master like Gu Chi should have never lifted a finger in the kitchen, so how could he make such delicious pastries?
She thought Gu Chi was sure to win.
Sure enough, when the pastry chef saw the pastries Gu Chi brought out, he snorted lightly, arrogantly picking up a small piece with a fork and putting it in his mouth. “Let me see…”
As soon as it entered his mouth, a refreshing and delightful fragrance burst in his mouth—sweet but not cloying, soft and chewy, with every detail perfectly controlled.
Pastries may seem simple, but even a slight deviation in any detail can result in a completely different taste.
With just one bite, the pastry chef saw the gap between himself and Gu Chi.
Gu Chi had an arrogant attitude and even said the pastries he made were terrible. The pastry chef had originally decided that no matter how well Gu Chi did, he wouldn’t show it.
But clearly, the finished product in front of him was worlds apart from his own pastries.
Even if he wanted to shamelessly claim it wasn’t good, he couldn’t.
He admitted defeat wholeheartedly.
He even began to entertain the idea of apprenticing under Gu Chi.
His reaction made the fans in the livestream see through everything.
“Damn, even the goddess, who has tasted so many desserts and delicacies, was amazed. I don’t want to admit that I’m drooling.”
“How delicious is it? The pastry chef’s dreamy expression… yikes.”
The pastry chef looked at Gu Chi with sparkling eyes.
Before Gu Chi could ask, Jiang Ning said, “Well? Did he make it better than you?”
Her eager expression truly showed how deeply she loved the desserts Gu Chi made.
The fans burst into laughter.
“The goddess is getting impatient.”
“You don’t understand—this is the goddess’s respect for food.”
“I declare the junior apprentice brother has won big time this round.”
Gu Chi glanced sideways at Jiang Ning beside him, quickly withdrawing his gaze, his fingers hidden under his sleeves curling up in delight.
The pastry chef was just an ordinary man. Faced with Jiang Ning’s stunningly beautiful face and her expectant gaze, he felt rather embarrassed.
Scratching his head awkwardly, he smiled sheepishly and said, “I admit defeat. It’s a hundred times better than what I make. I agree to your request.”
Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, and she reached out to Gu Chi in surprise. “We succeeded.”
This was a high-five after victory.
Gu Chi looked at her fair, tender palm, pursed his lips, unable to hide the joy at the corners of his mouth, which lifted into a faint curve.
He raised his hand and gently touched hers. Gu Chi’s palm felt hot, and his fingers trembled involuntarily several times.
Next, Gu Chi was responsible for making the pastries, while Jiang Ning and the pastry chef were in charge of selling them.Originally, those passersby were arranged by the production team, but the team allowed them to act freely, doing whatever they wanted.
At the call of the pastry chef and Jiang Ning, everyone curiously went over to take a look.
Jiang Ning cut the untouched portions of the pastries into small cubes, offering them as free samples to passersby.
Tying on an apron, she stood by the roadside, holding a tray for everyone to try. While passersby might resist the allure of celebrities, they couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food.
Everyone who tried the samples rushed into the shop without hesitation to make a purchase.
The genuine reactions of the passersby made fans in the livestream envious.
“Is it really that delicious? I really want to try it, it’s killing me.”
After all the busy work, Jiang Ning and Gu Chi actually managed to sell quite a lot. After splitting the earnings evenly, she and Gu Chi made 8,500 yuan.
Jiang Ning counted the money like a little money lover.
Her eyes sparkling, she looked at Gu Chi and said, “You’re amazing. After deducting the profit share for the owner, we made a total of 8,500 yuan.”
Her slightly admiring gaze made Gu Chi feel a rush of warmth, and he quickly looked away, nodding awkwardly. “Yeah.”
His adorable reaction clearly showed he was shy.
Fans in the livestream begged Jiang Ning to stop teasing her junior brother.
Some even noticed a key point: “Since this morning, the goddess has been looking sad and upset. Now, without Ye Chen around, she’s finally happy again. Hmm… I feel like something happened last night that we don’t know about.”
After all, before today, Jiang Ning’s eyes would always shine when she looked at Ye Chen, and she was very dependent on him.
Meanwhile, Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen chose to perform a talent show.
They collaborated on a performance on the square’s stage.
Ye Chen played the piano while Jiang Zhi danced.
When Gu Chi and Jiang Ning arrived at the square, this was the scene they saw.
Jiang Zhi and Ye Chen worked together seamlessly. Ye Chen was refined and elegant, while Jiang Zhi was cute and pure. The two looked like a perfect match made in heaven, and when their eyes occasionally met, the chemistry was palpable.