Moreover, Shen Baobao hadn't driven this time, so Lin Xu also had his sister-in-law, Chen Yan, give her a ride. After all, the business at the TV station was important and couldn't be delayed.

Once everything was arranged, Lin Xu said goodbye to his grandmother, drove out of the alley, and followed the GPS to Yanjing City TV Station.

Soon, Shen Baobao also got into Chen Yan's Porsche.

According to their plan, the two of them were supposed to go back to work separately.

But plans often go awry. Just after getting into the car, Shen Baobao suggested, "Yan Bao, do you want to go for a swim at my place?"

That single sentence piqued Chen Yan's interest in losing weight and shedding some fat. After eating so much rice for lunch, it was the perfect time to swim a few laps and aid digestion.

She thought for a moment and said, "Then you're not allowed to deliberately show off your figure in front of me."

"No showing off, no showing off. There's no sense of achievement in it anyway."

Chen Yan was speechless. If only I were driving 007's car, then I could eject this show-off from the passenger seat and let them fly a kite! So what if your breasts are big? So what if your legs are long? I'm older; am I bragging about it?

「Two in the afternoon.」

When a white G63 slowly pulled into the courtyard of Yanjing TV Station, Zeng Xiaoqi hurried over to greet him. She was wearing a white floral sundress, a sun hat, and transparent high-heeled sandals. Anyone who didn't know better might think she was on vacation at the beach.

"You're dressed quite casually."

Lin Xu rolled down the window and greeted the beautiful Zeng Xiaoqi, then parked in an empty parking spot.

"When I'm not on camera, I just wear whatever is comfortable," Zeng Xiaoqi explained as she led Lin Xu to the prepared filming set. "Our travel channel has always been pretty laid-back, and no one at the station really cares."

It was a small news recording studio that had been converted. The space was cramped but fully equipped. Tripods were placed in various positions—overhead, to the sides, front, front-side, rear-side—all likely designated camera spots. Besides the tripods, there were also several sets of fill lights.

"This program is aimed at ordinary families, so we're using a home-style stove rather than the professional ones you use in restaurants. Will you have any problem operating it?"

"No problem."

Lin Xu also checked the range hood; it was a silent model, so the noise level was quite low. The height of the stove, the sink, and other features were all quite good. The production team had clearly put a lot of thought into it.

"It's all great; nothing needs to be changed. I can start cooking anytime."

This statement made Zeng Xiaoqi sigh in relief. "I oversaw the entire renovation process here and even consulted several chefs, just to make sure the stove setup would meet your requirements."

Lin Xu said, "This is much better than I imagined. When can we start recording the show?"

"Tomorrow or the day after would be fine. However, there's a small issue right now: we haven't finalized the show's name. We've tentatively chosen several, but none seem quite suitable. Plus, the station hopes to have a prominent figure do the calligraphy for the title, which is proving difficult for Director Zhen."

Lin Xu thought for a moment. "What names are you considering?"

"We have 'Everyday Home-cooked Dishes,' 'Daily Food,' 'Food 365,' 'Xiaoqi Learns to Cook,' 'The Taste of the World,' 'Food Heaven'..." Zeng Xiaoqi listed a whole series of them.

Lin Xu felt any of them would work. For a cooking show like this, as long as it highlighted the food, it would be fine. As for getting a prominent figure to do the calligraphy for the title... That was actually quite important. The mission required the first episode to achieve the highest viewership ratings across the entire station upon airing. To reach that level, the show needed to generate buzz even before its premiere. There were only a few people with that kind of renown.

Lin Xu thought for a moment and said, "I can ask Mr. Geng Lishan to do the calligraphy, but we can't take advantage of a calligrapher's work for free."

Zeng Xiaoqi said with a troubled expression, "The problem is, the production team has no money right now. If we had money, none of this would be an issue. But since we're broke, we can only offer station resources in exchange..."

"What kind of resources?"

"The naming rights for the cooking show for one month. That's equivalent to over one hundred thousand in cash."

Lin Xu was largely clueless about these matters. Comparatively, his sister-in-law, Chen Yan, knew a bit more. He said, "Let Director Chen discuss this with Director Zhen. If they reach an agreement, I'll help you get a piece of calligraphy. If not, then let's just pretend this conversation never happened."

Zeng Xiaoqi nodded. It seemed that was the only way.

After discussing these points, she looked at Lin Xu and asked, "The Tomato Stew Beef Brisket you made today looked delicious. Can you make that dish when we record the show in the next few days?"

She had seen Lin Xu's post earlier today and instantly started craving it. That rich, red sauce and those tender, trembling chunks of beef looked incredibly appetizing. If he could make it during the recording, and they steamed some rice to go with it, wouldn't that be another wonderfully satisfying meal?

Lin Xu smiled and shook his head. "That kind of stew isn't suitable for the first episode. It's relatively easy to make, and many people already prepare it at home. It wouldn't truly showcase a chef's skills and might even stir up arguments about the cooking method."

"What about Jade Soup then? It's both flavorful and good for weight loss."

"Soups and consommés can be done later; they aren't quite right for the first episode. For the premiere, we need something famous, a dish that people don't typically eat every day."

Hearing this, Zeng Xiaoqi immediately perked up. "Such as?"

"Oil Braise Large Shrimp!"

Oil braise... The moment Zeng Xiaoqi recalled the Oil Braise Large Shrimp she had eaten at the scenic area, she subconsciously swallowed. That dish was well-known, required skill, and, most importantly, was delicious. It was indeed perfect for the first episode.

Having decided on Oil Braise Large Shrimp, Zeng Xiaoqi curiously asked, "When do we start recording? I need to get the shrimp ready."

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