ICTEUWMN Chapter 85.1

“It’s so delicious, what exactly is this…”

Omirs devoured a small vanilla cream cake with a spoon in just a few bites, his eyes widening with every bite.

Even Yu Mian hadn’t anticipated that this scar-faced, tough guy, and former star pirate, now turned author Stellar Medal, would have such a sweet tooth.

By the time Omirs finished, not even a crumb was left on his plate. He even licked his spoon clean, staring at the empty plate with a peculiar, indescribable feeling.

When Omirs had first been contacted by his editor, informing him that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles was sending him a trial gift for the new book, he hadn’t dared to believe it.

After all, he’d lived so many years, and this was probably the first time he’d ever received a gift from a friend, especially from his favorite author, Fish Soup Noodles!

Although he became an author at Huanyu after his debut book became a huge hit, and had occasional interactions with Fish Soup Noodles on StarBlog, Omirs still saw himself as just a fan at heart.

Even after Fish Soup Noodles’ supposed “address exposure” and the revelation of his identity, Omirs had remained the same, though he detested the black fans who tried to muddy the waters.

“But looking at things now, it seems like Teacher Fish Soup Noodles hasn’t been affected at all, which is great.”

Perhaps food could indeed convey the chef’s emotions, and just eating it filled Omirs with genuine happiness.

Moved and inexplicably cheerful, Omirs posted the photos he had taken to StarBlog, which unsurprisingly shot to the top of the hot searches that evening.

[Teacher Stellar Medal, can you please start a live broadcast?! Also open up the permissions so we could get a taste as well, QAQ!]

As Yu Mian had learned when researching for the gourmet food novel, interstellar live broadcasts could simulate both smell and taste. So amidst the cries of fans, someone quickly suggested that Omirs do a live broadcast.

“Hmm… that’s a great idea.”

But when Omirs looked at his already emptied plate, he could only admit they were too late.

[Stellar Medal V: Too late, I already finished it all. There’s nothing left to use for a live broadcast. (Photo of an empty plate) (Scratching head awkwardly)]

And when Omirs posted this interactive StarBlog, countless netizens who were originally skeptical realized that this was really not an act?

[Are you serious?! You ate it all that quickly, Teacher Stellar Medal? Have some self-control! You even licked the plate clean!]

[I’m crying, I really want to receive a handmade snack from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles. Is there anyone else who got it? I’m willing to buy it for a high price.]

[Same here. Price isn’t an issue, I just really want to taste it. Is there anyone willing to sell?]

Soon enough, the comments section was filled with people offering to buy, hoping someone else had received Fish Soup Noodles’ trial gift for the new book.

Among them, one reader directly offered 50,000 star coins just to buy a small cake made by Fish Soup Noodles. The generosity of this mysterious reader shocked the whole audience. His ID was the little crab Ernis.

The jealousy of seeing others receive the gift while he got nothing made Ernis feel both greedy and want to cry. He couldn’t help but wonder: Was there any way to salvage his image in Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ eyes?

But Ernis’s hopes were destined to be dashed. None of the old friends who had received Yu Mian’s tasting gift were willing to part with it, no matter the price.

[An: I received mine as well. It was delicious and even carried an artistic beauty to it. Thank you, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, and the Huanyu editorial team for helping with delivery. (Photo)

And as for a live broadcast, I think I’d need Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ permission first, so I won’t consider it for now.]

As a big shot who had collaborated with Yu Mian multiple times on illustrations, once even dragging his father, a national treasure-level artist, to assist, An couldn’t resist showing off the small cake he had received.

In An’s photo, the vanilla cream cake was elegantly displayed on a vintage candlelit dining table, creating an aesthetic and atmospheric feel.

[Damn it! Even Boss An got one? I won’t be able to sleep tonight…]

[So, I’m the only one in the world who didn’t get a gift from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, huh?]

[Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, did your delivery get lost? The one meant for me got lost! [crying uncontrollably]]

“Everyone is so thoughtful. They all even posted on StarBlog.”

Seeing these carefully crafted posts on StarBlog, Yu Mian realized that the small desserts offered as trial tests for the new book seemed perfect for interactive sharing.

So after the new book is officially released, wouldn’t it be natural for readers to try to cook according to the recipes in the book’s plot and then go to star network to share their creations?

[Crispy Shark: Of course! You have no idea…these posts alone have skyrocketed search volume for the new book several times over. Even your serialized work “Reborn” and your completed books “Eternal Night Rose” have seen a massive surge in traffic!]

Editor Shax was extremely excited about this. He didn’t expect that the unpopular new food book would become popular before it was even released.

Many black fans who had previously deliberately criticized Fish Soup Noodles’ new book on the star network had already been drowned out by the wave of curiosity surrounding the “trial taste”.

However, just when the whole network was envious, Kane’s belated StarBlog post made everyone who was originally crazy with envy laugh so hard that their stomachs hurt in the middle of the night.

[Kane V: I didn’t even get to taste it… My sister ate it all. I’ve been considering ending our sibling relationship for ten days now. (Cold and stoic) (Photo)]

In the photo Kane shared, his sister could be seen hurriedly running with a fork to erase the evidence. But the cream at the corner of her mouth gave it all away.

“Brother, how could you post that?!”

Seeing the flood of “hahaha” comments below, Audrey grabbed Kane’s light brain and deleted the post.

But Kane, now filled with resentment, just stared at the empty box he’d come home to after work, along with the small card that read “New Book Trial Taste”.

In his mind, the thought “I missed out on Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ trial gift” replayed endlessly… [Mushroom sprouting in the corner.gif]

[Lilith V: I’m upset too. Next time, I’ll come eat. (Photo)]

Kane was not the only one feeling sad. Lilith was far away in the Eternal Night star system, but she hadn’t been left out entirely. She had received an electronic voucher inviting her to claim a new dessert next time she visited the Federation Star.

[A Bowl Of Fish Soup Noodles V: Actually, no one needs to feel bad. Once the new book is published, every reader will be able to make these desserts themselves. I’ll even host a live broadcast to teach everyone!]

Yu Mian looked at the feedback from the food tasting and finally couldn’t help but smile as he posted his first Star Blog since clarifying his identity. The mention of “live broadcast” instantly sent fans into a frenzy of excitement.

[Wow, is this the interactive event mentioned before? Teacher Fish Soup Noodles is really going to do a live broadcast?!]

[A Bowl Of Fish Soup Noodles V: Yes, though the category for the new book is still in the works. It should be ready soon. //Repost: …]

[Crispy Shark: So, are you really planning to show up on camera?]

After hearing the news, the staff at Huanyu Editorial Department were beyond excited.

A cooking live broadcast didn’t necessarily require showing one’s face, but one way or another, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles would appear in person. That would surely put to rest all the rumors and speculation once and for all.

[Fish: Yes, I think it’s necessary to make an appearance, and this seems like a good opportunity.]

After the recent delivery incident, Yu Mian realized that the less he showed himself, the more outrageous the speculations became. Although he didn’t care much, this little guy Huo Yan got furious over a few comments from black fans. Imagine how much worse it must have been for people who truly cared about him.

Editor Shaxs was, of course, thrilled. Having the reclusive author finally agree to appear in public was a massive leap forward. In fact, Shaxs had often fantasized about how those spreading baseless rumors would react if they ever saw the real Fish Soup Noodles one day.

If this wasn’t good-looking, then what in the entire interstellar universe could be considered good-looking?

Meanwhile, in an office at the Research Institute of Literature, Lu Wei was staring blankly at the [New Book Tasting] card that repeatedly appeared in the photos on StarBlog.

Fish Soup Noodles’ handwritten note…

Lu Wei instinctively glanced at the copy of “The Chronicles of the Blood Moon” on his bookshelf.

There was a note tucked inside the book, a sticky note that had been inadvertently left behind. Its handwriting had left an equally profound impression.

And coincidentally…or perhaps not, after “Eternal Night Rose” concluded, Lu Wei never saw the young man who always wore a hat and mask in the library’s ancient history section again.

For the first time, Lu Wei gazed at the book in his hand and fell into deep thought.

In fact, Yu Mian did remember this loyal reader, “Reed,” who had helped him several times.

But Lu Wei always acted swiftly and left without a word after stepping in, never contacting Huanyu Publishing or engaging in any official collaboration. So Yu Mian didn’t even have an address.

Assuming that such an official boss was probably aloof, Yu Mian refrained from reaching out rashly.

However, what Yu Mian didn’t know was that due to the popularity of “Reborn”, the events on the Federation Star also became popular outside the Federation Star system.

Readers from other star systems were eagerly piecing together translated updates about Fish Soup Noodles’ latest developments.

One such reader was Claudius from the Imperial Star.

The Imperial Star was a constitutional monarchy completely different from the Federation Star system, and Claudius, as the first in line to the throne at twenty-three years old, had an eighteen-year-old younger brother.

When Claudius first came across the popular novels circulating from the Federation Star, he was immediately attracted by the bold and novel plot design.

Even though he knew that these novels had sparked a craze among young people on the Imperial Star, Claudius did not take it too seriously. Instead, he happily discussed various plot points and CPs in forums under an alias.

But all this harmony suffered a devastating blow with the serialization of “Reborn.”

As “Reborn” spread among general readers on the Imperial Star, Claudius realized things were going very wrong.

Forum members had started shipping him and his younger brother, Kechard, as a CP.

It was like being struck by lightning.

Therefore, the authorities quickly came forward and stated that all these books that were secretly brought into the Imperial Star didn’t have any copyright authorization and were classified as banned books.

Claudius thought that would end things.

He never expected that Fish Soup Noodles’ books would only grow in popularity despite being banned.

After all, forbidden fruit is always the sweetest!

It would have been fine if they hadn’t banned it, but as soon as they heard that there was a batch of banned books, countless people on the Imperial Star became curious and began to inquire about the books.

Fish Soup Noodles’ books are addictive, so readers quickly devoured one book after the other. After everyone on the Imperial Star finished reading all the previously completed books, their attention turned to the popular serialized novel “Reborn”, and suddenly opened a new world.

The CP of the older and younger brother is so delicious!

But isn’t this a coincidence?

Our Imperial Star now has its own “Federation Kane” in the form of their royal twin heirs!

As a result, a large number of CP fans inexplicably appeared in the original royal fan group.

Although the number of these fans was not large, their output was huge and their fighting power was extremely strong.

As a result, Claudius and his once-close younger brother, Kechard, had to start avoiding each other.

They didn’t even dare to appear on the same screen at official events. It could be said that they were deeply persecuted by Fish Soup Noodles’ new book.

As a result, the book’s comments section soon hosted a famous “black fan and nitpicker” whose presence was legendary among Federation readers.

Take the core plot of “Reborn”, where a mix-up in genetic cells and the truth about the real and fake young masters drives the drama. Most readers were initially shocked but fascinated.

But this reader, under the ID “Star Crown,” published a comment of at least several thousand words to express crazy condemnation of this plot:

[How could such an event occur in the interstellar era? A mix-up in the genetic cells of the parents? That fugitive doctor would have been immediately apprehended if he was in the Empire. Our system would never allow such negligence… (thousands of words omitted).]

Or take a scene where the younger brother, Pei Shen, visits the set and finds the lead actress showing interest in his older brother, Pei Yan. Overcome with possessiveness, he becomes jealous behind the scenes. Everyone in the comment section basically shouted: blacken, blacken! We’re waiting for the adult romance! !

But this reader would risk going against the world and say:

[This is clearly normal sibling behavior. If a younger brother sees his older brother getting close to others, why can’t he feel jealous? In families with siblings, this is completely typical. How can your minds jump straight to shipping? This is irrational, unscientific, and unacceptable… (thousands of words omitted).]