CHAPTER 759: CHAPTER 749: GOOD APPETITE

"Since no one wants to leave, I’ll assume you’ve all accepted this training plan," Feng Xu said, nodding at Qi Zhen. "In addition, I have two other arrangements."

"First, during the upcoming training sessions, I will arrange for staff members to record the process, making it easier for us to review later. There’s a good chance some parts will be edited as bloopers and movie extras."

"Second, during training, all communication devices must be handed over. You’ll only get them back during meals and at night when you return to rest. Don’t worry, if there’s an important call or message, I’ll notify you in time."

Everyone couldn’t help but look at each other.

This feels stricter than being in the final year of high school!

"During training, can’t we at least keep them on silent or turned off on us?"

"No. Time is tight and the tasks are heavy; I want you to focus fully without being disturbed by phones or other distractions."

"Alright."

The next thing was to get to know each other a little.

Feng Xu chose people in a way somewhat similar to Wei Xiao, quite unorthodox.

The selected candidates included those currently very popular, some less so, and even two complete novices.

Of course, everyone standing here had one thing in common: they all had impressive driving skills, regardless of the type of car driven.

Though in the end, more than half of these ten or so people might leave, at least during training, everyone would spend day and night together.

After briefly getting to know each other, Jiang Lingxi confirmed that Chen Keyun was indeed the professional race car driver Tong Yue had mentioned before, with the highest racing level among the three. Of course, she had suspected this when she saw this person arrive in a professional race car in the morning.

Su Linlin was an amateur, a junior member of a well-known domestic racing club, with a bit of racing experience.

As for herself, although she could drive, she was a complete novice in racing.

It was only during her previous meeting with Feng Xu that she found out it was the director of the Red Dragon car commercial that had recommended her.

As for the male actors, Jiang Lingxi had no competitive relationship with them, but she memorized them all the same; it didn’t take much effort anyway.

After introductions, the group, led by Feng Xu and Qi Zhen, left the activity room to familiarize themselves with the building they were in, such as the gym for strength training and the classroom for theory lessons, before finally heading to the canteen.

"By the way, during training, your meals are scientifically and precisely balanced, so it’s best to eat everything. Otherwise, insufficient calorie intake could affect subsequent training, and others won’t wait for you to regain your strength," Feng Xu said, specifically glancing at Jiang Lingxi, Chen Keyun, and Su Linlin. "Especially you three, don’t think about dieting during training."

"Director," someone behind Jiang Lingxi raised a hand, "I have a big appetite. Can I have extra if it’s not enough?"

Feng Xu looked at the young man with his hand raised, "Just don’t eat so much that it affects your training."

"Yay!"

Upon reaching the canteen, Qi Zhen directly led everyone to a special counter.

"From now on, you’ll get your meals from this counter. The other counters are for regular staff, and you won’t have anything to eat over there."

So, only Feng Xu leisurely ran to the other counters.

Jiang Lingxi took the lunch handed to her from the window.

A bowl of neatly pressed five-colored rice, a steamed yellow croaker, about ten slices of braised beef, two servings of fresh vegetables, a boiled egg, and a banana, with mushroom egg drop soup that had hardly any oil.

Looking at the tray of the male trainee next to her, the dishes were similar, except for about twice as many beef slices, and two eggs and bananas each.

She carried her tray towards the dining area and heard Su Linlin whispering in a wail behind her, "It’s such a big serving, I can’t finish it at all!"

Chen Keyun pursed her lips without saying anything, believing she should be able to finish it with some effort.

Su Linlin pulled a long face as she sat across from Jiang Lingxi, "Teacher Jiang, can I sit here?"

"Feel free."

Immediately, Su Linlin dragged Chen Keyun, who was about to sit at a separate table, to join them.

Chen Keyun: "..."

Considering Su Linlin gave her a gift.

"Teacher Jiang..."

Su Linlin watched as Jiang Lingxi picked up her chopsticks, intending to ask if she could finish everything on her tray, but she saw the other woman elegantly take a piece of fish with her chopsticks, then follow it with rice. The actions seemed quick yet composed, making her swallow the question she wanted to ask.

When she finally forced down a little less than half a bowl of rice, she couldn’t help but burp and then turned her head in surprise at the scene opposite her.

Jiang Lingxi, not noticing her expression, stood with her empty tray and walked back to the meal window.

"Excuse me, may I have another bowl of rice, half a fish, and more vegetables, please?"

"Excuse me, may I have another bowl of rice, more vegetables, and a bit more beef, please?"

The two voices rang out almost simultaneously.

Jiang Lingxi turned her head.

Ah, the boy who claimed a big appetite on the way over, one of the two complete newcomers.

Based on the script she’d more or less memorized, this boy, named Xiao Yu, might be one of the male lead candidates solely based on his appearance.

"Hello, Teacher Jiang. So, you’re still hungry too?"

"Yes."

The two of them carried their once-again full trays back to their seats.

During the time Jiang Lingxi stood up to get more food, Su Linlin hadn’t eaten more than a mouthful of either rice or vegetables. When she saw her return to her seat, she couldn’t help but ask eagerly, "Teacher Jiang, you haven’t had enough yet?"

Jiang Lingxi sipped the fresh-tasting mushroom soup, "Yes, I have a good appetite and eat a lot."

Su Linlin: "..."

She looked at Jiang Lingxi, whose somewhat loose sportswear couldn’t conceal her slim figure, and couldn’t help but clench her hand tightly by her side.

So frustrating!

Chen Keyun silently quickened her eating pace.

When Jiang Lingxi finished the second serving she’d fetched, Chen Keyun too was finishing her last bite of rice and set down her chopsticks.

Su Linlin had practically counted each grain of rice by the time she finished, though she wanted desperately to eat it all, but her stomach, trained to control food intake and prone to fasting, just wouldn’t allow it.

She had to resign herself, saying, "I can’t do it anymore, I really can’t eat any more!"

Chen Keyun glanced at her tray, which was still more than half full, "Don’t force it if you can’t finish; gradual progress is better."

Su Linlin nodded with a forced smile, "Teacher Chen, you’re amazing, eating it all!"

"When I used to train abroad, I ate even more than this; training indeed consumes a lot of energy."

"Then when preparing for the afternoon training, I’ll bring a few energy bars to make sure I won’t hold everyone back."

Looking at her cute, determined face as she made her promise, Chen Keyun smiled.

Amateurs are still amateurs; with this appetite, she couldn’t even come close to a professional racer. In her eyes, not a threat at all.

But Jiang Lingxi’s appetite... now that truly startled her.

If it’s not innate digestive capability making her a big eater, then Jiang Lingxi’s stamina could be better than that of a professional racer like herself.

Fortunately, in terms of racing skills, she could completely outshine Jiang Lingxi, who’s never raced before.

And with just this month’s training time, Jiang Lingxi couldn’t possibly reach her level anyway.

Confidently, Chen Keyun picked up her tray and stood.

She remembered the training plan mentioned an afternoon session for familiarizing everyone with race car driving, which would be her moment to shine!