Chapter 480 478. Necessary tasks before meeting giant pandas
"Are there any tasks tonight?"
"Of course, Chengdu at night is also worth visiting. The night view here is very beautiful, so after dinner, there is still a mission waiting for you."
While Li Yanzhu was talking, the staff also brought up the pot that Pei Zhuxuan and the others used to eat this time.
Although there were only five of them, considering that they were all artists who needed to sing, it was unrealistic to just eat spicy hot pot, so what they served was a three-pot dish.
Tomatoes, mushroom soup, and a spicy pot filled with chili peppers that were sizzling and bubbling.
Almost as soon as it was served, the spicy taste unique to spicy hot pot began to linger on the tips of several people's noses.
Although the red chili peppers boiling in this pot are extremely scary, the taste is also really good.
"This pot is so scary."
"But it smells really good...cough cough cough."
The fragrance is really fragrant, and the smell is really bad.
"Have the dishes been ordered in advance?"
"That's right, please enjoy the first meal. After this meal, if you want to eat anything, please order it yourself and the staff."
Li Yanzhu said a few words briefly, and then left the scene to Bae Zhuhyun and the others to perform freely. She just sat in a place where the camera could not capture the scene and controlled the whole scene.
The members couldn't help but look at the bubbly hot pot, and then uniformly started taking out their mobile phones to take pictures.
Of course they have eaten hot pot in Seoul, but the hot pot in Seoul has been somewhat localized, or... they have not been exposed to such authentic Sichuan hot pot.
Such a frightening red soup was really intimidating, and Sun Sheng completely gave up the idea of trying it after just one look.
But there are still some very brave members.
Like Kim Ye-rin, but also like Kang Seulgi.
"I want to eat this." Pei Zhuxuan pointed to the mushroom soup pot. This one smelled very fresh, and there was no chili pepper in it that seemed to give her a headache.
"Me too." Sun Shengwan also nodded along with him.
Park Soo-young was very interested in the tomato pot bottom.
Soon, plates of meat were served. Pei Zhuxuan, who often ate hot pot with Liu Xin'an when he had nothing to do, was very skilled in making hot pot.
She picked up a few pieces of meat with serving chopsticks and threw them into the mushroom soup pot that she and Sun Shengwan wanted to eat. Then she also put a few pieces into the tomato pot and spicy pot.
The meat is sliced very thin, so it cooks quickly.
Bae Joo-hyun could accept the taste of mushroom soup pot and tomato pot, and when Kim Ye-rim and Kang Seul-gi picked up the red meat slices covered with red oil from the spicy pot they named, everyone was in tacit agreement.
He stopped what he was doing and couldn't help but look at the two of them.
This neat look made the two of them feel a little embarrassed.
Jiang Seulqi swallowed, ignoring the looks of several people, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.
"I'll try it first."
In fact, for artists, especially female artists like them who need to sing, it is generally better not to eat hot pot that is too spicy.
But now we are filming a program after all, and this is a famous food in Chengdu, so we must still eat it.
When Jiang Seulgi put the meat in her mouth and chewed it slowly, the spicy feeling instantly hit her forehead through her lips and teeth.
In an instant, her fair cheeks began to turn red, and layers of sweat broke out on her forehead.
The hot and tingling sensation made her open her mouth slightly and breathe in the moist heat in the air.
The stimulation brought by the spicy feeling was more than that. The spiciness was somewhat beyond her tolerance. In order to better relieve the burning sensation in her mouth, Jiang Seulqi stuck out her tongue and kept breathing.
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Seeing how pitiful her sister was, Bae Zhu Hyun quickly handed over the iced Coke she had in hand. Jiang Seulgi didn't think much and took a big gulp of Coke, which relieved her a lot.
Then, she showed a confused expression.
It seems...it doesn't taste like anything.
Just as she was confused, the spicy feeling gradually dissipated, and instead, a fragrance that was difficult for her to describe in words began to fill the tip of her tongue.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she kept pointing at the spicy pot with a pair of chopsticks.
"This is super fragrant. Although it's a bit spicy at first, it suddenly becomes super fragrant!!"
In fact, most Koreans are very spicy, and they like chili powder and chili sauce.
But... industrially made chili powder and chili paste do not provide the same flavor as natural chili peppers.
In other words, the spiciness given by chili powder and chili sauce is just spiciness.
But not in Sichuan Sichuan hot pot.
Compared with outright spicy food, the refreshing flavor after spicy food is the taste that Chinese people pursue more.
With Jiang Seulgi's personal statement, Jin Yelin couldn't help but start moving her chopsticks, and then she felt the spicy first and then fragrant feeling in Jiang Seulgi's statement.
Her warm invitation was met with three horrified faces.
Pei Zhuxuan waved her hands fiercely. She felt terrible just looking at it. Eating was a very happy thing, so why should it be so tortured?
The plan to invite Bae Zhuhyun failed, but the Amway fire in Jin Yelin's heart is still burning brightly.
The five of them were not the only ones who could be photographed. She soon found the unlucky guy Liu Xin'an.
After confirming Liu Xin'an's position, Jin Yilin smiled cheerfully: "Mr. Translator, do you want to come and have something to eat together?"
Anyway, there was no problem in appearing together, so Liu Xin'an didn't refuse. He spread his hands and consciously took a bowl and made a dipping saucer.
As a northerner, sesame sauce is the absolute core of his dipping dish, and then some other messy things are added.
Glancing at the spicy pot closest to him with lingering fear, Liu Xin'an silently prepared to eat the food in the tomato pot.
but...
Which of the people here is not a vengeful person?
The story of Liu Xin'an colluding with Li Yanzhu to harm them is still fresh in their minds.
It doesn't matter if it's hard for Kang Seulgi and the others to speak, but Bae Joo Hyun doesn't feel any pressure at all.
She looked up at her boyfriend, showed a nice smile, and asked pretending to be confused: "Why don't you try something spicy?"
Liu Xin'an froze, and then he cast a "you want to harm me" look at Pei Zhuxuan.
He is from Jincheng, and his ability to eat spicy food is probably ranked last at this table.
Pei Zhuxuan knew this very well, but she still wanted him to try spicy hotpot...
He wanted to refuse, but Pei Zhuhyun was definitely not the only one who wanted to see this scene.
When the show airs later, fans will also want to see him embarrassed.
Finally, Liu Xin'an took a deep breath.
It's okay, the best thing to do is dip it in more sesame sauce and use the sesame sauce to suppress the spiciness...
"The first bite should be original!"
Jin Yilin's seemingly unconscious words made Liu Xin'an's eyes widen again.
He looked at Jin Yelin beside him in disbelief, and the latter gave him a cute smile.
The road back is also blocked.
With no other options left, Liu Xin'an held his breath and concentrated, and resolutely stuffed the piece of beef into his mouth.
In an instant, sweat poured down his face, and his rapid breathing and eyes that gradually became mist also confirmed his embarrassment.
The spiciness was a little too much for him.
He stood up hurriedly, ran to the side to get a bottle of water, and began to rinse his mouth.
His embarrassed appearance also made several people laugh out loud, but Pei Zhuxuan did not laugh wildly along with him, mainly because Liu Xin'an's reaction really shocked her.
Fortunately, Liu Xin'an came back soon.
He held a tissue and kept wiping the sweat on his forehead with a helpless smile on his face.
"It's really too spicy, I can't stand it at all."
"Brother Xin'an, you should also practice eating spicy food more. You can't eat spicy food every time you eat. It's very disappointing."
"There's nothing I can do about it. My hometown isn't the kind of person who can eat spicy food, and it's almost impossible to find a few home-cooked dishes that are spicy."
"Brother Xin'an is in Jincheng, right?"
This time no one forced him to eat the spicy hotpot, so he enjoyed the tomato hotpot with peace of mind and nodded along the way.
"right."
"Is there anything delicious?"
The person who asked this question was Jiang Seulqi. She relies on food to distinguish Chinese cities, although... she actually can't remember a few.
"Our breakfast there is richer and there are snacks. If you have a chance in the future, please go and try our specialties."
...
Hot pot is indeed delicious, but eating hot pot still affects the appearance of female artists on camera.
Not only will this stuff smell on your body, but it will also make you sweat a lot.
Especially Kang Seulgi and Kim Yerin who are eating spicy hotpot.
It's really cool to be cool, and it's really hot to be hot.
Because she was really embarrassed, Lee Yeon Joo temporarily stopped filming to let Bae Joo Hyun and others simply sort out their situation.
After a few people had tidied up again, the filming started again.
After the hot pot was removed, the program crew ordered a cup of jelly for each of the people.
The sweet and greasy jelly just neutralizes the greasiness of the hot pot just now, and it is cool and relieves the heat.
Looking at the people who continued to express their admiration, Li Yanzhu continued to talk about the next arrangements.
"Let me explain tonight's mission."
The emergence of the word task made everyone focus.
"The location where we are now is not the most central and prosperous area in Chengdu. In a moment, we will take you to a place called 'Chunxi Road'. As far as we know, there will be a celebration for you tonight.
Random dance shooting event for the 8th anniversary of debut.”
"Oh~"
Because it is difficult to see active girl groups in China, Chinese fans always hold some such activities on their own to bring together all the fans who like Red Velvet.
In fact, there are still more than two months until their eighth anniversary of their debut, but the events are usually held in advance, and the specific videos can be released only on the eighth anniversary of their debut.
"Are we going to participate too? In a way that will surprise the fans?"
What could be more exciting for fans than the main character showing up at a random dance event?
Just thinking about that scene, Pei Zhuhyun and others could no longer contain their excitement.
"That's true, but not just that."
Li Yanzhu showed a mysterious smile.
And what she said next was the real mission of Bae Zhuhyun and the others this time.
"You have to put on a mask, put on costumes that won't expose you, pretend to be dancers attending the event, and perform at the event without being recognized. Only then can you complete the task."
"If you successfully perform one song without being discovered, one member will have the opportunity to have a close encounter with a giant panda tomorrow. If you perform two songs without being discovered, there will be two members... By analogy, if five songs are not discovered,
If you find out, then all members will have the opportunity to touch pandas tomorrow."
"And this is everyone's mission tonight."
Bae Zhuhyun and Son Seungwan exchanged glances. This was the mission Liu Xin'an revealed to them in the dormitory in the afternoon.
See what this means...the information given by my boyfriend can still be used as a reference.
but...
"Isn't it too difficult? Those who go to the event must know our fans very well. It is possible to perform without being discovered under the watchful eyes of so many fans... Is this really possible?"
If they were allowed to perform on the streets, they would still have some confidence.
But what I’m going to do soon is an event carefully prepared by fans to celebrate their eighth anniversary!
It's unrealistic to not be discovered in front of so many fans.
Besides, there was a lot of fuss over their appearance in Chengdu today. Under such premise, it would be even more difficult to complete the task in a low-key manner.
Chinese fans are very smart, and they understand this very well.
"If we are recognized as soon as we appear, wouldn't we lose the opportunity to get up close and personal with pandas?"
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Jiang Seulqi's face turned pale, and then she was the first to start encouraging everyone.
Just kidding, on this rare trip to Chengdu, she doesn’t want to follow the giant pandas and look at each other through the glass!
Son Seung-wan thoughtfully recalled the task rules mentioned by Li Yanzhu. Then, her eyes lit up and she asked as if seeking confirmation: "We decide how to put on makeup and disguise ourselves, right?"
"That's right."
"As long as you finish the dance without being noticed, it doesn't have to be a good one, right?"
"Just get it done."
Sun Shengwan showed an excited expression. If this is the case... there is still a chance to complete this task!
Yes, as long as it's not exposed.
For them, not revealing their identity is a daily routine!
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Soon, Pei Zhuxuan and others returned to the dormitory.
The first thing they did was to change out of their clothes that were tainted with the smell of hot pot. After changing into cool summer clothes, everyone sat together and several cameras were pointed at them dutifully.
Nowadays, variety show shootings have gotten rid of human labor. The cameras have been changed to ones that can be controlled remotely, and there are no longer those staff who follow the shots at close range.
So there are only Pei Zhuxuan and others in the dormitory at this time, plus Liu Xin'an who is joining in the fun and sitting far away.
When I came back today, Liu Xin'an briefly talked with Li Yanzhu about his appearance, but Li Yanzhu easily explained it to him.
I will go back and make a supplementary explanation, explaining that Pei Zhuhyun and the others came to China to shoot the group variety show this time as being invited by him, so that he can appear in the group variety show openly.
He is the inviter and the initiator of the event. Why is he showing up!
After hearing this explanation, Liu Xinan gave Li Yanzhu a thumbs up.
As expected of a variety show PD, the settings are really casual.
"What should be done?"
Bae Zhuhyun and the others had more than an hour to organize. The event started around 7:30 in the evening, and it was already 6 o'clock, so they had to come up with ways to deal with it and complete the transformation in more than an hour.
Bae Zhu Hyun finally figured out the setting of this group show, and Li Yanzhu gave them considerable freedom, including the way to complete the task.
Without the restrictions of the program team, they can also open up their imaginations together.
"Since the program team just asked us to complete the task, then... the task does not stipulate that the five of us must go on stage together, right? We are separated, and only one person goes up at a time, and then the dance is a little bit different... This way it won't
Will be recognized by fans!"
"Is this okay?"
Son Seungwan's proposal was unanimously doubted by the members. The problem is that fans still know them too well.
This level of understanding cannot be concealed with clothing and masks.
There are so many people, if you show up wearing a mask, you will definitely be noticed. You have been noticed, and you still want to hide it...
"I still have plan B, but plan B is very miserable. Is that okay with you?"
"How much do you suffer?"
Sun Shengwan crossed his legs and slowly explained his plan: "Isn't there those kind of doll clothes that are worn when distributing leaflets? If we wear that, wouldn't it be able to completely hide our body shape and appearance?
..."
Doll costumes are indeed a very good choice, and dancing in large toy costumes will only make them look cute, and they will not look like professional entertainers at all.
But the problem is...it's June now, and even at night, it's almost 30 degrees outside.
Wearing an already stuffy doll costume and dancing in this weather...
I'm afraid I fainted on the stage after dancing.
"This won't work, it's too hot now."
Bae Joo-hyun categorically rejected this so-called plan B and won unanimous nods from the members, including Son Seung-wan himself.
So she herself said that this plan was a disaster!
"Is there any plan C left?"
I already have plans A and B, but without plan C I always feel there is something missing.
Sun Shengwan pursed her lips and thought for a while, then shook her head. She could only think of these two methods.
However, Pei Zhuxuan suddenly remembered the time when she and Liu Xin'an had not disclosed their identities...
You can’t wear doll clothes, but you can always wear doll headbands, right?
To balance Plan A and Plan B a little bit...
"Is it okay to just wear a doll headband?"
"Wouldn't that look weird? Wearing normal clothes, and then just wearing a hood..."
After picturing that scene in her mind, Jin Yelin couldn't help but complain.
"Then what better way is there? It's absolutely not possible to go on stage together. I'm used to walking on stage..."
Muscle memory kills people, and sometimes too much practice is not necessarily a good thing.
"How about... we go on stage in a relatively inconspicuous place. This kind of flash mob-like event should have a lot of people participating. Wouldn't it be great if we blend in with the crowd?"
Jiang Seulqi, who was the most serious, thought for a long time and expressed her thoughts.