Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Aunt Dan went up and opened the bag, looking at each item one by one, and exclaimed in amazement, "So many beautiful things!"

Hu Xiaoxiao finished the soup in her bowl and said, "I just bought this for the production team. Aunt Dan, see if you need it. If you don't, I'll buy something else."

"Of course we need it, how could we not need it? These are all top-quality goods." Aunt Dan took them out one by one as if she were looking at treasures. "Look at this dried cuttlefish, it's huge, almost three pounds, it's hard to find. Miss Hu, tomorrow I'll use the dried cuttlefish to make you a double lotus cuttlefish soup, it's very suitable for women."

When it comes to food, Hu Xiaoxiao is more serious than anyone else. "What is Shuanglian?"

Aunt Dan said, "Lotus root, lotus seeds, a little dried tangerine peel and goji berries, and some pork bones are added to make a soup. It nourishes the liver and blood, strengthens the heart and spleen, and moisturizes dryness. This soup is most suitable for autumn."

After talking about the dried cuttlefish, Aunt Dan took out a bag of fish maw from the bag, her face beaming with joy: "This whole bag of fish maw is from males. Look how plump they are, how thick the meat is, it's top-quality stuff. There are also scallops and sea cucumbers underneath, all premium quality. Miss Hu, thank you for spending so much."

Hu Xiaoxiao glanced at the items and said, "They're alright."

She often buys seafood as gifts, especially since Teacher Xia Qing particularly likes to use dried seafood to make soup. The more she buys, the more she knows the market prices and roughly how much each item costs.

Looking at the things on the table, and then thinking about the money he had paid Chang Wanming, it was about the same amount. He hadn't taken advantage of the other party, and they were truly even. "If you can use it, just take it to make soup."

Aunt Dan immediately thanked Hu Xiaoxiao and asked if Hu Xiaoxiao had any dietary restrictions or dislikes. If so, she would avoid making soup with such foods in the future.

Hu Xiaoxiao is easy to feed; she doesn't discriminate against anything that tastes good.

The soup is almost ready, and the production crew is making preparations before turning on the equipment.

Hu Xiaoxiao examined Aunt Dan's attire and noticed that Aunt Dan's neckline was low, making her neck appear bare. She took a trendy silk scarf from her bag and tied it around Aunt Dan's neck. After tidying her up, she suggested that Aunt Dan use an orange-toned lipstick based on her skin tone.

With just a few changes, Aunt Dan's image instantly became much more fashionable, and she also looked more radiant.

Faye looked at Hu Xiaoxiao with surprise and delight: "My little Xiaoxiao, is there anything you can't do?"

"I won't do things I don't like." Hu Xiaoxiao's monthly fashion magazine readings haven't been for nothing. Over the years, she has developed a keen sense of fashion and cultivated her own personal style.

The cameraman turned on the camera, and Hu Xiaoxiao and Aunt Dan were already sitting at the small dining table.

On the small dining table was freshly made soup. Aunt Dan first introduced Hu Xiaoxiao to the audience in front of the camera and promoted the recently popular TV series "Mu Guiying Takes Command".

Then the camera zooms in, and Aunt Dan begins to scoop soup with a spoon and introduces the soup.

Hu Xiaoxiao took the soup from Aunt Dan, smelled it first, and praised, "It smells very fragrant and fresh. Let me try a sip for everyone. Hmm, the ginseng flavor is rich, with the sweetness of dendrobium and the freshness of pigeon. It's sweet at first and then sweet later. This soup is just right."

Facing the camera, Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to be thoroughly enjoying her drink without even having to act.

As usual, Aunt Dan explained the effects of American ginseng and dendrobium, as well as the benefits of this soup and some soup-making techniques. However, Aunt Dan's explanation, combined with Hu Xiaoxiao's eating habits, made this episode a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, as if you could smell the aroma and taste the sweetness even through the screen.

The staff below were all drooling.

After filming the show, Hu Xiaoxiao was already half full from drinking soup.

As soon as the camera was turned off, Faye brought over a large rice cooker, opened it, and found that the rice inside was already cooked.

"Xiaoxiao, would you like a bowl of rice soaked in soup?"

"Yes!" Hu Xiaoxiao answered without hesitation. Seeing that everyone was used to it, it was clear that eating and drinking after filming was a characteristic of this production team.

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately knew she had come to the right place.

Or, could she make a food show too?

After handing Hu Xiaoxiao her food, Fei scooped a large bowl for herself and distributed the rest to the staff. She told Hu Xiaoxiao, "Making money isn't important; the most important thing is to eat and drink well."

Hu Xiaoxiao wholeheartedly agreed.

The next day, Hu Xiaoxiao saw her gossip and scandal in the newspaper again, and the male protagonist of the news was still Chang Wanming.

She unfolded the newspaper, which featured a photo taken when Chang Wanming delivered dried goods to her. Due to the angle, the two were standing very close and looked extremely intimate.

Hu Xiaoxiao's gaze fell on the background of the photo, observing it bit by bit...

Because of promotions and the program "Aunt Dan's Soup Recipes," Hu Xiaoxiao has been appearing on television more frequently than before.

She sensed a subtle feeling of being watched, but couldn't find it by searching carefully. Yet, even without looking, she felt as if someone was constantly watching her.

After Mingxu left the TV station, Charlie's newest talent was decided: Chang Wanming. He's young, good-looking, and his acting has improved; Charlie thinks he has great potential.

In order to boost Chang Wanming's career, Charlie approached Hu Xiaoxiao again, hoping that Hu Xiaoxiao could make a cameo appearance and play a couple with Chang Wanming.

Before Hu Xiaoxiao could refuse, Charlie spoke first: "You don't need to say anything, I understand. I'm talking about interests with you."

Charlie took out a document and handed it to Hu Xiaoxiao: "This is a TVB anniversary drama that will be filmed at the end of this year and is scheduled to air next year. It's a big project for the company's anniversary, a big production with a big investment, a drama that has been in the works for ten years. Are you interested? If you are, we can exchange resources."

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately took the information and turned to the first page, which listed the production team: a team of top-notch directors and screenwriters... the company's most elite and luxurious team.

The series stars two leading actresses, Jiang Yu and Song Yan'an, and tells the story of the intertwined relationships and conflicts among several prominent families in old Shanghai during the Republican era. The plot encompasses the business world, officialdom, the foreign concessions, and even Japanese pirates, creating a grand narrative.

Even the top female and male stars like this script, which shows how good it is.

Hu Xiaoxiao glanced at the synopsis. It was a pity that the female lead was set to be a bit older and had given birth to several troublesome children. Otherwise, she would have definitely competed for the female lead role.

This script features multiple parallel storylines, with the two main ones led by Jiang Yu and Song Yan'an respectively. Jiang Yu's storyline revolves around the grudges and entanglements of an old, established family, showcasing the conflict between old feudalism and new ideas, and depicting the struggles of a time of transition.

Song Yan'an's storyline revolves around national and personal vendettas, involving the underworld, gunfights, international events, and domestic crises.

There are many characters in the drama, but apart from the two main characters, there are only two or three other characters with significant roles and well-defined screen time. Their performances are almost as outstanding as the two main characters, and these are roles that the company has specially prepared for young artists who are capable of carrying the show.

Getting these roles signifies being among the top young actors and having the potential to take over the mantle.