In response to the wave of furious opposition against the new dish in “God of Cooking”, the passionate snail noodles lovers, who were currently in the honeymoon phase with their newfound obsession, refused to back down.
[How can anyone not like snail noodles?! By the universe above, I swear this is the best dish Teacher Fish Soup Noodles has introduced in his latest book! I hereby declare: Snail Noodles will live forever! I just ordered three boxes of snail noodles, and they’re already on the way.]
[That’s right! If you don’t like snail noodles, I genuinely feel sorry for you. You have no idea what you’re missing out on!]
The controversy surrounding snail noodles grew so intense that the Food Research Institute eventually had to publicly address the situation in an interview:
“All we can say is that sales of this instant pack have been really good. For the first time, we’ve even received a massive number of orders from other star systems. However, we are indeed still working on overcoming certain technical challenges regarding the taste of the pickled bamboo shoots and sour beans.”
Harrison’s statement during the interview left countless netizens utterly shocked.
What? The instant snail noodles pack had even made its way out of the Federation Star?!
[Oh my god, I can’t even imagine what I’ll say when my relatives from outside the Federation ask me if everyone here loves snail noodles. God knows I can’t stand the smell of it!]
[I’m just curious, which star systems are so obsessed with snail noodles from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ novel? Could it be that even our alien fish fans are trying it out?]
“But I have to admit, this snail noodles is really delicious. Derqin, why haven’t you invited Teacher Fish Soup Noodles to visit us?”
“Yeah, Derqin, how’s life on the Federation Star? Have you ever met Teacher Fish Soup Noodles?”
Deep within the Elven Forest, a group of elves had finally received their long-awaited shipment of snail noodles after an expensive and time-consuming interstellar express delivery. Now, the unmistakably rich aroma filled the air as the dish simmered in the pot.
Surrounded by old friends, Derqin was met with warm enthusiasm.
“Uh… I haven’t met him yet.”
His answer immediately left everyone disappointed.
“You’re still as reserved as ever.”
“Then can you at least add Teacher Fish Soup Noodles as a friend in “Taoyuan Restaurant” for us?”
Their curiosity about the author of “God of Cooking” was evident.
“What kind of conduct is this? What exactly are you all cooking in that pot?”
Just as the group of elf snail noodle enthusiasts was busy preparing their meal, Elder Morki, summoned by the anti-snail-noodle faction, finally realized the severity of this peculiar trend spreading within the clan.
“We elves are such an elegant race. We should be exuding the fragrance of fresh grass and flowers from head to toe. How could we carry the scent of instant snail noodles?”
“This is a betrayal of our ancestors!”
As for the author Fish Soup Noodles, whom Barov’s rebellious son, Derqin, had met on Federation Star, Elder Morki found him very terrifying.
Somehow, he had managed to make a large group of elves abandon planting flowers in the forest, replacing them with chili peppers, cilantro, and even garlic.
And now, some elves had become obsessed with the snail noodles from the book and gathered together to cook them…this horrifying behavior was completely unacceptable to the elder elves.
“Elder, but they really smell amazing. Won’t you at least give them a try?”
The younger elves eagerly tried to persuade Elder Morki to join the pro-snail-noodle faction.
“…”
Watching the scene unfold, Derqin suddenly felt that perhaps he had chosen the wrong time to return home.
“Barov, bring your good son to see me at once!”
Sure enough, in the next second, Elder Morki turned and sternly commanded Barov, who had been obsessed with stealing crops lately.
Barov: ?
[But honestly, the popularity boost this time was a complete success.]
The little system, which had been diligently recording various statistics for Yu Mian, was now happily reporting the progress.
[The new foods introduced in several plot arcs have generated an incredible amount of interest. The adapted game “Taoyuan Restaurant” has also provided a massive boost in popularity, so the progress bar is filling up quickly.]
“Then does that mean I’ll be getting the full-feature version of my reward soon?”
Yu Mian was really looking forward to this particular reward.
[In theory, yes. Though to be honest, I have no idea why the way you receive rewards always turns out so… strange.]
Even the little system was uncertain.
Meanwhile, as discussions around “God of Cooking” continued to dominate hot searches, the animation giant, Lightyear Pictures, unexpectedly announced its annual flagship project, “Bei Xing’s Necklace”.
[Wow, the annual production is actually a children’s show this year? I was expecting a high-action blockbuster. What kind of story is this? And the screenwriter is a completely unknown person?]
Every year, Lightyear’s flagship project was directed by the renowned Lin Ke, and the scripts were always written by a heavyweight writer, ensuring a solid reputation.
To everyone’s surprise, while Lin Ke remained as the director, the script this time was written by a complete newcomer, The name “Mian”, was completely unheard of before.
Therefore, the moment Lightyear’s announcement dropped, it immediately sparked heated discussions.
[Someone I know works at Lightyear. Apparently, this year’s internal script selection process was intense. Many big-name screenwriters submitted scripts, yet in the end, a newcomer won? No one saw that coming.]
Especially after a so-called “final selection list” mysteriously leaked, curious audiences found the results utterly baffling.
[What?! My favorite screenwriter, Koslin, got rejected?!]
[Oh no, even Quint, whose work I love, didn’t make it?]
The list of those who were rejected contained numerous familiar names, while the chosen writer remained a mystery.
[Yeah, and this time, the secrecy around it is insane. All we know is that it’s a children’s show, and this script was deemed the most fitting, so it won.]
[If this flops, it’s going to be so awkward. What is Lightyear even thinking? So this is the most “suitable for children”, huh?]
[No, no, I heard that this new screenwriter has backing from Xinggui. They’re pushing a new writer, and that’s why they made a deal with Lightyear.]
For a time, all kinds of gossip were spreading like wildfire.
“It’s probably just some of the rejected writers feeling a little unconvinced.”
Lin Ke’s production team, upon noticing the online debate, couldn’t help but speculate.
After all, the three veteran screenwriters were all well-established peers who acknowledged each other’s skills. If one had been chosen over the others, it wouldn’t have caused much drama.
But this time, none of the three top contenders made it, and instead, a complete unknown was selected. Naturally, people would start questioning why.
“But I believe that once the animation airs, the young audience will give us the best answer.”
The ever-cheerful Director Lin Ke watched the situation unfold with a knowing smile.
The entire production process for “Bei Xing’s Necklace” had been really enjoyable for everyone involved.
Perhaps it was because the story itself was warm, romantic, and filled with whimsical imagination, the whole team had been eager to bring this project to life on the big screen.
They eagerly anticipated how the audience would react once it aired.
In a way, although this animated film was designed for children, it was also a great choice for adults looking to unwind.
On the night of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” first episode premiere, the two young daughters of the Camberley family were practically clutching their Da Xi dolls, counting down the seconds in front of the screen.
“A new work by Fish Soup Noodles!”
“Will there be fun stories and cool characters?”
“Is it really that good?”
Even Camberley’s wife curiously paused in front of the screen, intrigued by how devoted her daughters were to their favorite author.
“That person’s works are always worth looking forward to. And I swear, I’m not saying that out of personal bias.”
Camberley chuckled as he answered.
As the opening song appeared on the screen, everyone subconsciously quieted down, turning their full attention to “Bei Xing’s Necklace” as it began.
The opening song alone had already made the two little girls widen their eyes in amazement.
“Ah, the beautiful necklace is about to break!”
“Huh? It got snatched away by a star beast?”
As the light and airy music played, a dazzling necklace suddenly snapped and fell toward a planet. But just before it hit the ground, a furry ball creature caught the last gemstone in its mouth.
The scene shifted with the music, and the broken necklace was placed into the hands of a girl.
In the next moment, a dreamy light flashed, and the girl, originally dressed in a school uniform, suddenly found herself in an elegant gown. Amidst a flurry of falling petals, she chased after a streak of blue light that glided across the sky.
That light was none other than the second gemstone, “Yishui”, taking the form of a melancholic boy with long, aqua-blue hair.
“…So beautiful!”
For young audiences, a male character that could cause a sensation needed to be either handsome or cool.
And the human form of the “Yishui” gemstone was the very definition of melancholic handsomeness.
Not to mention, when Yishui finally stopped before Bei Xing and allowed her to take his hand and transform him into a gemstone adorning the necklace, the young viewers were so shocked that they stood up in disbelief.
“Ah! How did he suddenly turn into a gem on the necklace?!”
One stunning and beautiful character after another appeared on screen, dazzling the audience. Each one was so breathtakingly beautiful that words couldn’t do them justice, yet they only stayed for a few seconds before disappearing.
[Episode 1: Form a Contract with Me!]
As the gorgeous and cinematic opening song came to an end and the title of the first episode slowly appeared, almost everyone felt a sense of disbelief…was it already over?
They hadn’t seen enough yet! They wanted to rewind and watch it all over again.
The sheer amount of information packed into the episode was overwhelming, and the art style was so visually stunning that it felt like a feast for the eyes.
Even the many older viewers who had tuned in out of curiosity due to the online buzz couldn’t help but be astonished after watching the opening.
[Wait, I heard this was a children’s show? So, can a 300-month-old child like me still watch it?]
[I think this show has a serious problem. Lightyear, why not just release a few more episodes at once so we can properly analyze it? (dog head emoji)]
