Ever since that time when Sesame secretly ate the prize that Lu Zhen had originally prepared for a fan giveaway during a live broadcast, this little guy had truly become an internet celebrity.
Many fans came to Lu Zhen’s live broadcast room not only to enjoy delicious food and order various specialties but also to watch Lu Zhen RUA the panda.
***RUA is slang for stroking, rubbing and fondling something.
“But Sesame’s fur isn’t actually that soft and fluffy…it’s a bit prickly. I can share the sensation with everyone.”
Lu Zhen once again activated the live broadcast sensory sharing feature, instantly causing the comment section to erupt with excited screams.
[I touched Sesame! So cute, so cute!]
[I’m seriously jealous of Boss Lu. He has mountains, rivers, delicious food, and even a panda to RUA. Boss Lu, do you need a partner?]
However, every time the topic of whether Boss Lu was single came up, a familiar fan would appear in the live broadcast room with a reward.
[Sea of stars reward X10] [Duo: Sesame is cute. Next time, feed it more bamboo.]
Seeing the familiar ID, Lu Zhen was certain that it was Zheng Duozhi who was taking a break from his busy schedule to secretly watch his live broadcast.
Although he was officially here to assess the future development of Taoyuan Mountain, Lu Zhen always felt that Zheng Duozhi genuinely enjoyed everything about this place, and it always seemed to put him in an exceptionally relaxed mood.
“We’ll soon be expanding the backyard to add a small guesthouse. From the windows, you’ll be able to see the entire mountain covered in peach blossoms. We’ll be giving away ten guestroom stays through an online lottery!”
“And we’ll also have a chocolate tasting event. This is the main new product for next season. The handmade chocolate is smooth, rich, and definitely worth looking forward to.”
At the end of the live broadcast, Lu Zhen held up a cocoa pod for everyone to see, instantly sparking curiosity.
The vanilla desserts had already driven everyone into a buying frenzy, now there was chocolate too?]]
[So what exactly is this chocolate dessert!??]
[I’m going crazy with anticipation. Damn it, why is this the last page again, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles!?]
[Oh no, I’ve become a netizen in the book! I’m hooked on this chocolate too! TwT, Teacher, why can’t you write a little more?]
Just as countless interstellar readers were enthusiastically following the updates of “God of Cooking”, they were once again stopped at a cliffhanger…this time over the new chocolate dessert.
The previous vanilla ice cream had already made them go crazy, and now Fish Soup Noodles had suddenly introduced another new treat.
So how exactly did a cocoa pod turn into chocolate?
[A Bowl Fish Soup Noodles V: Here’s a sneak peek at what chocolate looks like =w= Also, the game adaptation of “God of Cooking”, “Taoyuan Restaurant”, is about to be officially released! Readers who preorder can enter a lottery for 10,000 chocolate candies! [Photo] [Link]]
Along with this update, Yu Mian also posted a giveaway on Starblog to coincide with the game launch, and the introduction of chocolate as a “secret weapon” sent the popularity soaring.
[Stellar Medal: The usual routine, I’ll repost and be the unlucky draw filler [evil grin] //Repost]
[Feather Monster: Dark brown chocolate, the complete opposite color of vanilla cream. So curious about the taste! //Repost]
Not only did old friends help spread the word, but even the cast members from “Eternal Night Rose” unexpectedly joined in on the promotion without Yu Mian having to ask.
[Wilster: Eternal Night doesn’t get enough sunlight for cocoa cultivation, but in the game, we can experience a different kind of life. //Repost]
[Director Gu Qi: Not just the game, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, have you considered making a documentary adaptation of “God of Cooking” too? //Repost]
With both Director Gu Qi and Wilster reposting, the popularity of “Taoyuan Restaurant” skyrocketed, and many fans suddenly realized that Fish Soup Noodles’ new novel had been turned into a game.
[Wait, it’s a farming game? Is it about actually growing crops just like in the book? Are there any battle elements?]
[I’ve only played mech combat games before, so this is totally new to me. But hey, it’s really cheap and novel, so I’ll support it!]
Since “Taoyuan Restaurant” was the first game adaptation, its pricing was especially reasonable at only 50 Star Coins. For comparison, even the most basic mecha skins in interstellar combat games started at 288 Star Coins.
As a result, even players who had never read “God of Cooking” and were skeptical about farming games suddenly thought, “Well, 50 Star Coins isn’t much, so why not?”
[Wait, 50 Star Coins?! Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, are you sure you won’t be losing money on this?]
Instead, it was the long-time book fans who grew anxious. Could this really turn a profit?
All the old fans knew that Fish Soup Noodles had personally invested his own royalties into the game’s development.
Now, with the price set so low, was Teacher Fish Soup Noodles planning to become poor all over again!?
[Derqin V: It won’t lose money. Just play with peace of mind.]
As the lead developer of “Taoyuan Restaurant”, Derqin officially registered on Starblog for the first time and confidently made this declaration, further fueling curiosity among the fans.
Could this game really be that good?
With “Taoyuan Restaurant” launching simultaneously across the entire star system, countless players downloaded it the moment it became available. Even game anchors, despite receiving no marketing incentives, downloaded it voluntarily.
First, because the genre was unheard of…if it turned out bad, a 50-Star-Coin trainwreck could still generate buzz.
Second, some game anchors had played Derqin’s earlier incomplete version and secretly hoped this game would turn out surprisingly fun.
If this Derqin was indeed the mysterious expert from before, then maybe refusing to sell the copyrights to big companies and developing the adaptation personally made it even better.
As the game launched, everyone was immediately blown away by the holographic visuals.
When reading “God of Cooking”, Yu Mian’s words had allowed readers to imagine the beauty of Taoyuan Mountain.
But now, the direct, immersive visual impact made it feel even more breathtaking.
The game’s login screen opened to the sight of a small wooden swing gently swaying beneath the largest peach tree of Taoyuan Restaurant, stirred by the breeze.
Peach blossom petals fluttered through the air, covering the swing’s wooden seat in a thick layer, as if waiting for its owner to return and brush them away.
Not far away, the spiritual spring and farmland stretched into view, lush and thriving. Just the sight of the vibrant greenery made one long to step inside, wander among the fields, and harvest fresh ingredients to create countless delicacies.
“The graphics and scenes are so amazing! They are much better than the previous incomplete version. With such strong gameplay and stunning visuals, is this game going to be a big hit?”
The gaming anchor Chili was a devoted reader of “God of Cooking”…and a hardcore chili pepper enthusiast, to the point where he had changed his ID to Chili.
Ever since hearing that Fish Soup Noodles had officially launched the game adaptation, Chili had been thrilled beyond measure. Naturally, he was among the first to purchase, download, and dive into the game today.
While explaining the game to his fans, Chili clicked on the glowing “Start Game” button. The screen briefly faded before transitioning into the opening plot.
[You have inherited a run-down restaurant…]
In addition to the first batch of players on Central Star who were already immersed in the game, Derqin, who had not contacted his family in a long time, sent copies of the game and the original “God of Cooking” novel to his family and old friends for the first time.
This was his proudest work so far, and no matter what, he wanted to share it with them.
[So you still remember to contact your family? I thought you had completely vanished into the universe.]
His father, Barov, was the first to respond, glancing curiously at the link.
“Taoyuan Restaurant?”
The star system where the descendants of the elves resided did indeed have an excellent natural ecosystem. The people there enjoyed tending to plants and flowers in their daily lives.
But online farming? That was something new.
Could it really be fun? Was it better than growing things personally in the forest?
What exactly was this kid Derqin up to on the Federation Star?
Muttering to himself, Barov clicked on the first link.
And it wasn’t just him…many of Derqin’s old friends also followed suit. Some opened the game, while others started reading the novel first.
There was no doubt that this blend of cyber farming and gourmet food elements sparked a strong sense of curiosity and intrigue.
[Fish: Did you send it to your family?]
During Yu Mian’s conversations with Derqin, he had gradually learned that this mysterious genius was, in fact, a rebellious young man. Despite opposition from his entire family, he resolutely came to the Federation Star to carve out his own path.
But Yu Mian was a little curious, just what kind of family did Derqin come from? Why were they still so obsessed with farming in the interstellar era? And every household actually had their own private farmland?
[Derqin: Yes, I sent it.]
At this moment, Derqin had not yet realized the consequences of introducing his elven relatives to Fish Soup Noodles’ books and its spin-off game.
The impact was obviously no less than a young person on Earth suddenly buying their grandparents smartphones one day, only for them to become so addicted that the ten acres of farmland they should have been taking care of were left completely untended!
