The food was already delicious even without chili? It seems that it really couldn’t be compared to nutrient solutions in terms of deliciousness.
“But everyone needs to be careful next. I’ve enabled taste and smell permissions so you can smell the aroma, but don’t get too close, or you’ll be choked by the spice.”
As Yu Mian explained, he began pouring the chili peppers into the oil.
At the moment when the chili peppers were fried over low heat, an indescribably spicy and numbing fragrance quickly filled the air.
Especially when Yu Mian skillfully tossed the chicken pieces into the pan and stir-fried them together, the rich aroma burst forth almost instantly.
The bright red chilies paired with the golden-brown fried chicken made the colors in the pan striking and appetizing, as if just looking at it could make one imagine the taste on the tongue.
[It smells so good! What kind of magic is this? How did it suddenly become this fragrant? My mouth is watering!]
[Same here! This is amazing! I’ve been staring the whole time, but the moment the chilies went in, everything changed!]
[So this is how chilies are used? They’re so red and vibrant, and the chicken looks crispy and delicious. I really want to take a bite… hss, it’s hot!]
“Wait a second, everyone, don’t rush to try it yet. Freshly fried spicy chicken is extremely hot!”
Yu Mian quickly realized that some people, tempted by the fragrance of the stir-fried chilies, had already pounced on their plates to taste the virtual flavor just like Feathered Monster last time.
They immediately let out pained whimpers from the scorching heat, though the delicious aroma continued to lure countless fans into attempting an early taste.
[Me too! Ah, I burned my tongue! I need Teacher Fish Soup Noodles to pat my head to make it better, wuuu!]
“Stop crying. You really have to wait for the food to cool down a bit next time… hss!”
Just as Yu Mian was glancing at the barrage to comfort them, he accidentally got splattered with hot oil on the back of his hand.
The sudden sting made him set down the plate in pain, his gaze falling on the reddening spot where the oil had landed.
“What happened?”
Huo Ting immediately noticed the accident and reached out to check Yu Mian’s hand.
“It’s fine, just a little burn, not too serious.”
Yu Mian explained in a low voice.
Since the live broadcast was still going on, he only wanted to endure it and finish the broadcast.
“Run it under water first. I’ll grab the medicine. Otherwise, it’ll leave a scar. Qiao Ni, can you help plate the dish?”
But before Yu Mian could protest, Huo Ting had already turned on the water dispenser and started rinsing the burned area under cool water.
As the cold water washed over the red mark, Yu Mian felt the burn quickly cooling down…it seemed like it was more serious than he had thought.
With no other choice, he turned to the camera and explained, “Sorry, I got a little burned just now. The milk tea I mentioned earlier might have to wait a bit. Everyone, please be extra careful when cooking. Oil at high temperatures is dangerous, so make sure you don’t get splattered.”
Since the accident, the barrage had been filled with messages of concern, even as the spicy aroma continued to linger.
[Are you okay, Teacher? Does it hurt? I saw a red burn mark on your hand!]
[Quickly rinse it with water and apply medicine! You still have to write later tonight. How will you type if your hand is burned?]
The unexpected accident not only sent #MysteriousDeliciousSpicyChicken# to the hot search but also brought #TeacherFishSoupNoodlesHandBurn# to the real-time rankings.
With the sudden surge in discussion, a flood of new viewers and book fans poured into the live broadcast room.
However, most of the fans who came in after seeing the hot search were first hit by the overwhelmingly delicious scent of spicy chicken before realizing that the screen showed Yu Mian getting his hand treated.
Qiao Ni had already plated the finished dish, while Yu Mian obediently let Huo Ting apply medicine to his hand.
The medicinal supplies at the old residence were all highly effective, and the moment the cool ointment touched his skin, he immediately felt a soothing sensation.
Even so, Yu Mian still felt a little embarrassed. It was his first time doing a cooking live broadcast, and he had already run into this kind of mishap.
“I’m really sorry… I had originally planned to introduce a few more chili-based dishes so everyone could have more options at home. For those who don’t like spicy food, I was also going to suggest a sweet iced milk tea.”
Hearing this, Huo Ting glanced at Yu Mian, who was still talking, as if he wanted to say something. But since the camera was still on, he remained silent.
This fish always seemed laid-back, but in reality, he was incredibly demanding of himself.
It wasn’t just the trial live broadcast, he had even stayed up the night before the broadcast, rehearsing his script repeatedly.
Meanwhile, the barrage was flooded with comments of reassurance.
[Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, don’t feel down! The spicy chicken tastes amazing. I got a virtual bite, and now I’m even hungrier. I really want to win the giveaway for a tasting sample!]
[That’s right! Next time before the live broadcast, we should all cook and send our homework to Teacher Fish Soup Noodles instead. The Spicy Chicken Chef Squad is about to be born! I already placed an order on the Food Research Institute’s website.]
[But I really am curious about that milk tea!]
When Yu Mian had been explaining the cooking steps in his warm and patient voice, it had a strangely soothing and calming effect.
Now that his tone carried a trace of disappointment, everyone suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cheer him up.
[The spicy chicken smells great, but watching Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ live broadcast is just as great. I really wish I could apply the medicine for him myself!]
[Wait, why does this scene feel unexpectedly harmonious? What’s going on? I can’t take my eyes off the screen QwQ]
What the now depressed Yu Mian didn’t realize was that instead of dropping due to the accident, the number of viewers in the live broadcast room had skyrocketed unexpectedly.
Even a glance at the backend data would reveal that a massive number of new viewers had stayed. In addition to being attacked by the simulated aroma of the spicy chicken, they also stayed purely to watch him get his hand treated.
Especially when Yu Mian’s fair and slender fingers were held in Huo Ting’s slightly calloused palm, the stark contrast between their skin tones and temperaments only made the scene even more striking.
Occasionally, when the medicine touched the wound, Yu Mian’s fingertips trembled slightly and shrunk back instinctively, but Huo Ting held his hand firmly in place, soothing him as he continued applying the medicine.
“Does it hurt?”
“A little.”
Yu Mian spoke softly, but since he couldn’t free his hand to remove the earpiece, no matter how quietly he spoke, many viewers still heard him loud and clear.
Because Yu Mian had bought top-quality live broadcast equipment, the audio had an immersive effect, making it sound as if he were whispering right in the viewers’ ears. Instantly, those watching the live broadcast felt an inexplicable thrill.
[I’m never leaving this live broadcast room… Who could resist this? It feels like Teacher Fish Soup Noodles is whispering directly into my ear! I’m dizzy, wuuu]
[Is this a fan service benefit? I swear, being a fan of Teacher Fish Soup Noodles is the best. Let’s see what the black fans have to say now! [covers face, tears up]]
[I can’t even imagine what it would feel like to be there in person. Damn it, can’t this camera move up just a little so we can see the whole picture!?]
Initially, watching only the cooking process made sense. After all, everyone was here to learn how to cook, so focusing on the hands was reasonable.
But now that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles was accidentally injured, they could still only hear his voice and see his hands. Not being able to see his expression was uncomfortable and driving everyone crazy with curiosity.
[I thought this kind of agonizing anticipation only happened when waiting for updates, but now you’re telling me it happens while watching a live broadcast too? I’m crying.]
[Are we being bullied? Teacher, you have to take responsibility for this! Wuuuu]
[It’s fine! There’s no shame in getting bullied! And honestly, if Teacher Fish Soup Noodles wasn’t live broadcasting today, would we even get to see the Boss personally applying medicine for him?]
In a way, the Huo family was known throughout the interstellar space, but very few people had direct contact with them. In most people’s eyes, they remained a mystery.
Now, watching the elusive heir of the Huo family meticulously and carefully tending to Yu Mian’s burn, many fans, while complaining about how jealous they were, couldn’t deny that the scene was inexplicably captivating.
Two completely different temperaments, yet their interaction was surprisingly harmonious.
“It’s about done. I still have to make the milk tea.”
Yu Mian watched as Huo Ting meticulously applied several layers of medicine to the burn and finally wanted to withdraw his hand and continue with the live broadcast.
“Can’t it wait until tomorrow?”
“But I promised everyone there would be a milk tea recipe today.”
Yu Mian looked up at Huo Ting, his tone clearly showing his intent to finish the live broadcast.
Huo Ting, who was used to absolute discipline in the military, fell silent for a moment. In the end, he had Qiao Ni bring over bandages and finished dressing Yu Mian’s wound.
“Not even this afternoon? At least go see a doctor.”
This time, before Yu Mian could respond, the viewers, though reluctant to pause the live broadcast, earnestly chimed in.
[Continue in the afternoon, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles! If you don’t treat it properly, you might end up with a scar. I had an accident before, and the scar never went away.]
[Exactly! We’ll take this time to review the spicy chicken recipe and post pictures on your StarBlog for you!]
Reading the comments, Yu Mian was genuinely touched.
Why did it feel like everyone cared more about his health than he did?
“Then should we continue in the afternoon? I’ll post a new link later, and I’ll add more prizes to the giveaway so more people can win.”
[Yes, yes, yes! Go take care of your hand, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles! You’re stressing me out. Why aren’t you worried about yourself at all?]
[Big boss, make sure to keep an eye on Teacher Fish Soup Noodles for us. Bye-bye! I’m going to try making spicy chicken myself!]
Just as Yu Mian was about to end the live broadcast, he noticed several messages repeatedly appearing on the screen.
[Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, the bracelet on your wrist is so pretty! Where did you buy it?]
[Yeah! I saw it too! It’s so beautiful, it shimmers under the light, and the color is stunning.]
“Bracelet?”
When did he start wearing a bracelet?
Yu Mian subconsciously looked down at his wrist and saw that the delicate scales, which had originally appeared around his ankle, had now subtly surfaced in a fine circle around his wrist as well.
They were undeniably beautiful, shimmering like the finest crystal under the light.
At that moment, the live broadcast screen went black, signaling its end.
“You have scales on your wrist too?”
Huo Ting had also noticed the unusual sight. Once he confirmed that the live broadcast had ended, he carefully rolled up Yu Mian’s sleeve to inspect his wrist.
“It seems like the burn triggered some kind of stress response, and the scales surfaced.”
Yu Mian was actually a little confused.
The scales on his ankle could at least be covered by pants, and with the ointment, they had almost disappeared. But why were they now appearing on his wrist too?
“Do you have this anywhere else?” Huo Ting asked.
“I don’t think so… probably not.”
Faced with Huo Ting’s scrutinizing gaze, Yu Mian, who had been confident a moment ago, suddenly hesitated.
“After all, when I transform into a fishtail, the scales only appear from the waist down. You know that.”
