276: The task progress is finally updated

Hearing this, Ding Xinyang couldn't help but look at the man in surprise, then, while opening the insulated box to retrieve the bento, he gave a thumbs up and laughed, "Yo, buddy, not bad! You say you're robbing money, but you're pretty ruthless, going straight for the top-tier? Looks like you know your stuff!"

The man's face immediately showed a pained and helpless expression when he heard this, and he pouted, explaining, "Brother, don't flatter me. I can't afford an 888 bento! It's for my Hu... ahem, Boss Hu."

Hearing the surname Hu, Lu Chuan and Ding Xinyang exchanged glances, naturally thinking of Hu Di himself, who had passed by the stall not long ago, and then both showed a look of understanding.

The man didn't choose to pay by scanning a code, but instead directly pulled out cash.

After paying, he carefully took the heavy, exquisitely packaged, custom-made high-end bento.

"My Boss Hu said this bento smelled very fragrant and insisted I buy one to take back. But if it only smells good and doesn't taste good, I'll have to advise him not to make such impulsive purchases in the future."

The man seemingly joked as he dropped that line, then, holding the bento, he rushed off again, his figure quickly disappearing around the corner of the antique-style street.

"Don't worry, your Boss Hu will definitely come back to buy more after he tastes it!"

Ding Xinyang shouted to his retreating back, then turned to Lu Chuan, a hint of curiosity on his face.

"A Chuan, what do you think that big star's reaction will be after eating our bento?"

Lu Chuan looked in the direction where the man had disappeared and smiled.

"Who knows? With his status, what good things hasn't he eaten?"

He lowered his head and looked at the system task progress prompt in his mind, which was still showing no movement, and thought to himself:

Hopefully, this big star's taste buds can withstand the impact of these P5-level ingredients.

"Pack up!"

Lu Chuan waved his hand.

"Alright!"

He Jingrui's clear response immediately came, his eyes filled with anticipation for the upcoming "bento destruction" phase.

Meanwhile, in a lounge in a modern urban-style setting, Hu Di, who had just finished an important dramatic scene and was physically and mentally exhausted, was leaning back in a reclining chair, eyes closed, resting.

His assistant carefully walked in, holding the expensive bento, and whispered, "Brother Hu, the food is back, it's from that place you mentioned..."

Hu Di immediately opened his eyes, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his tired gaze:

"Good, thank you!"

With that, he eagerly walked to the table and sat down, took the bento the assistant had placed on the table, then tore off the film on top, and finally, lifted the lid.

The moment he opened the bento, an indescribable aroma of food burst out, instantly filling the entire lounge.

The scent was dominant but not cloying, with an ultimate umami and saltiness, accompanied by a cool floral fragrance and a mellow sweetness, as if it had a life of its own, drilling into one's nose.

Another supporting actor in the same lounge smelled the aroma, couldn't help but sniff, then suddenly opened his eyes, curiously looking around.

"What's that smell? So fragrant?"

Hu Di paid no attention; his entire focus was drawn to the colorful, artistic bento in front of him.

The crystal-clear rice seemed to shimmer, the 'Glazed Salt Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin' was glistening and tempting, the 'Stone Marrow Stewed Lion's Head' was plump and round, the 'you lan honey Glazed Pork Ribs' were reddish-brown, and the 'Rainbow Mushroom and Vegetable Stir-fry' was fresh and pleasing to the eye... He picked up his chopsticks and first cautiously tasted a mouthful of the seemingly ordinary rice.

The moment it entered his mouth, his pupils slightly widened.

This rice... how could it be so chewy and sweet?

Each grain of rice seemed to contain powerful vitality, happily dancing between his teeth.

Next, he picked up a piece of the you lan honey Glazed Pork Ribs and put it into his mouth.

The tender, fall-off-the-bone rib meat, mixed with the cool orchid fragrance and the ultimate sweet and savory honey glaze, instantly melted in his mouth, creating an unprecedented taste experience.

An extreme sense of satisfaction, accompanied by a strange sense of tranquility, surged through his heart, as if all fatigue and pressure were gently smoothed away by this wonderful taste.

"Mmm...!"

Hu Di couldn't help but let out an extremely satisfied, trembling sigh, completely forgetting his image and the presence of others, subconsciously shoveling another large mouthful of rice, chewing faster and faster, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

"This beef tenderloin! Wow! The savory taste! The layers are so rich!"

"This lion's head! Melts in your mouth, so fresh it makes your eyebrows fall off! My stomach feels so comfortable after eating it!"

"These mushrooms... refreshing and cuts through the richness, perfect!"

He couldn't stop eating, his cheeks puffed out, his face radiating pure and intense happiness, occasionally letting out muffled exclamations of praise, no longer resembling the elegant and dignified superstar he was on screen.

The assistant and the supporting actor beside him watched, dumbfounded, subconsciously swallowing their saliva.

The assistant, who was the man who bought the bento earlier, felt a stormy surge within him, shouting madly:

"Holy crap, Brother Hu didn't react this strongly even when he went to that old Chinese restaurant whose ancestors were imperial chefs last time! Is this the power of an 888 bento?"

Swallowing again, the assistant looked at the rich dishes in the bento with amazement, feeling his already full stomach from lunch start to rumble again.

"Maybe I'll splurge a little tonight and buy one to try... Uh, never mind, it's still too expensive. Maybe I'll just buy the 128 one?"

...[Ding! Current task progress has been updated.]

[1. Successfully supply bentos to at least ten film crews and obtain written praise (must include specific compliments on the dishes) from the crew leader or main actors. Current task progress: 0/10.]

[2. Cause at least three famous actors (definition: possessing at least one representative work with box office exceeding 100 million or viewership rating exceeding 1) to lose their composure on the spot due to the deliciousness of the bento (behaviors include but are not limited to: shouting 'delicious' regardless of image, shedding tears of emotion, actively requesting more food, abandoning high-end crew meals in favor of your bento, etc.). Current task progress: 1/3.]

The system's prompt suddenly rang clearly in Lu Chuan's mind.

Several kilometers away, Lu Chuan, busy preparing dishes for the evening bentos in the restaurant kitchen, paused his movements slightly, then a faint smile curved his lips.

It seems this big star's taste buds are very honest.

It was already Wednesday, and the task finally had some progress.

They say everything is difficult at the start, but as long as there's a breakthrough, with his cooking skills, this task, like the previous ones, will surely be completed smoothly!

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan hummed a little tune, feeling relaxed.