Yang Fan had no idea that Qin Yuxue had already started silently mocking him for getting tanned.
He smiled and continued, "Haha, you may not be a big star now, but who knows about the future? I think if you enter the entertainment industry, you'll definitely make it big."
Honestly, Yang Fan thought that with Qin Yuxue's looks and charisma, she could easily outshine many so-called "celebrity beauties" in the country. If she ever entered the entertainment industry, did a variety show, or acted in a movie, she might truly become famous.
"Eh, that won't happen. I don't want to be a big star," Qin Yuxue said, smiling and shaking her head.
In reality, as her fan base grew, many talent scouts from entertainment agencies had approached her, and numerous managers wanted to sign her and bring her into the industry. But Qin Yuxue had firmly rejected them all.
She simply wanted to be a free UP master, casually making and sharing the videos she liked, documenting her life. Entering the entertainment industry as a star would be a complete departure from her original intention, and everyone knew how deep the waters of the entertainment industry were.
The thought of possibly facing the ugly, repulsive "hidden rules" of the industry made Qin Yuxue completely shut down any possibility of pursuing a career in entertainment.
These days, there were plenty of pretty girls who would do anything to "sacrifice themselves for their dreams" of entering the entertainment circle, but Qin Yuxue chose to reject fame even when she had the opportunity to become a big star.
She truly was a breath of fresh air.
Yang Fan, of course, had no idea about Qin Yuxue's train of thought. If he did, he would definitely wholeheartedly support her decision.
Reunion conversations between old classmates naturally involved some pleasantries.
The two of them chatted for a few more minutes when Yang Fan finally remembered to ask if Qin Yuxue had eaten lunch yet. "Hey, old classmate, did you eat on the plane?"
"No, I hate airplane food. I've been waiting to get off the plane so you can take me to try the local specialties!" Qin Yuxue gave a sly smile.
"Haha, no problem. But my hometown is by the coast, so our specialty food is just all kinds of seafood. You could probably get that anywhere, though," Yang Fan replied with a grin.
"That's different! The seafood in coastal cities must be fresher, richer, and tastier than what you'd find inland, right?"
"Well, that's true. Alright, I'll take you to have a seafood feast."
"Hehe, sounds great! I'm really looking forward to it!" Qin Yuxue smiled brightly.
After deciding on a seafood feast, Yang Fan led Qin Yuxue and her photographer cousin, Chen Qian, to a taxi and left the airport.
Yang Fan knew a seafood restaurant near the city's dock area. While it wasn't particularly high-end, it was known for its great taste. He planned to take Qin Yuxue there for lunch.
The seafood restaurant was located right by the pier, so after they ate, they could just take a ferry back to the village.
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About half an hour later, they arrived at their destination.
The seafood restaurant was called "Fisherman's Pier." Though small in size, the place was very uniquely decorated, featuring a rustic, fishing village theme that made it look like a typical, authentic local eatery.
"So, how do you like it? Is this good?" Yang Fan asked, turning to Qin Yuxue as they stood at the door.
"Mm, I really like it! The decor is nice," Qin Yuxue smiled and nodded in approval.
"Great, then let's go in," Yang Fan said with a smile.
They entered the restaurant, where a server immediately greeted them and led them to a quiet seat by the window.
It was already 1 PM, and the lunch rush had mostly passed, but the restaurant was still quite busy with many customers.
Once seated, Yang Fan handed the menu to Qin Yuxue, letting her order what she liked.
Qin Yuxue smiled and didn't hesitate. She and her cousin Chen Qian began looking over the menu together.
Soon, they had both picked a dish. Qin Yuxue ordered steamed wild sea mullet, while Chen Qian chose a vegetarian dish—sweet and sour shredded potatoes.
Seeing that they had only ordered two dishes after quite some time, Yang Fan jokingly looked at Qin Yuxue and said, "What's this, old classmate? Are you afraid I won't be able to pay the bill? Why only these two dishes?"
"Hehe, of course not! We just got off the plane, so our stomachs aren't in the best condition. That's why we're keeping it light," Qin Yuxue smiled and explained. "Besides, you should know, Yang Fan, the country is cracking down on food waste these days. So when Qian is filming our video later, we shouldn't have too many dishes in the frame, or the final video might not pass the review."
"Ah, I see. Alright then," Yang Fan nodded in understanding.
This topic had recently been trending, and Yang Fan was somewhat aware of it.
Speaking of which, Yang Fan occasionally watched food vloggers on Bilibili. He had noticed that since the country started promoting anti-food waste campaigns, these food vloggers had been preparing much smaller portions of food, leading to fans jokingly asking if the vloggers were running out of funds.
Yang Fan wasn't the type to waste food, so if Qin Yuxue and her cousin didn't want to order too much, there was no need for him to over-order. He casually added a braised eel dish to their order and asked the waiter to bring the food.
However, since his old classmate had finally come to his hometown, Yang Fan was determined to give her a proper welcome.
This lunch was just a quick stop, but after returning to the village, he planned to go to the wild abalone spot he had discovered yesterday and get some premium wild abalone for Qin Yuxue to try.
The food came out quickly, and the three of them started eating while chatting and laughing.
Since Qin Yuxue was a full-time UP master, her cousin would occasionally take out the camera to capture interesting moments for future video edits.
Naturally, Yang Fan would also be filmed from time to time.
He didn't mind it, though—if they were filming, then let them film. After all, he was handsome, so he wasn't worried about being on camera.
What Yang Little Fandn't anticipate was that, thanks to his appearance in Qin Yuxue's videos these past few days, he would unexpectedly gain a large following of female fans.
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