Download[Reward Starlight Rain x10] Feather Monster: it’s just a small thing~ Not only have I watched the live broadcast, but I’ve also reread the new book multiple times. Once you grasp the techniques, it’s easy to learn.]
Noel, who was watching the live broadcast on time, sent a floating comment along with the reward, instantly making the atmosphere in the live broadcast even livelier.
[So the food the host showed isn’t fake? You can really make it?]
After seeing this, many new viewers who were originally half-believing and half-doubting changed their mindset. Was it really possible to follow along and make these dishes from this author-turned-anchor?
“Of course. As long as everyone practices seriously, you can definitely make it. Also, since we took a break at noon, the kitchen has prepared twice the amount of ingredients for spicy chicken. Once they’re done, we’ll hold a giveaway.”
“I hope those who join the spicy chicken giveaway can handle spicy food. If not, the afternoon’s drink giveaway might be more suitable. It’s a milk tea, a drink that our protagonist Lu Zhen will soon make in the book.”
After grading some of the morning’s submissions, Yu Mian smoothly transitioned into the afternoon cooking live broadcast.
[Yay, milk tea! So excited, so excited! This time, I have to submit a photo too! (clenches fist)]
Among the submissions were not only masterpieces but also plenty of kitchen disasters. Watching Yu Mian review these homework submissions before starting the live broadcast was an absolute entertainment highlight and the viewers laughed nonstop.
In a way, this also motivated many book fans who originally came just to see what Fish Soup Noodles looked like in real life. Even those who hadn’t read the novel started to take learning more seriously.
[Looking forward to the new food tutorial! I missed the spicy chicken in the morning, so I’m curious about this milk tea.]
“The spicy chicken involved high oil temperatures, which can be dangerous. Many submissions had chicken pieces that didn’t turn golden and crispy automatically because the oil temperature was too low.”
“Milk tea is much simpler and more beginner-friendly. Plus, the tea leaves are an interesting new ingredient recently discovered by the Food Research Institute.”
Yu Mian showed a basket of black tea leaves, immediately sparking curiosity among the viewers.
[Huh? This really just looks like tree leaves. Can you actually make something delicious with them?]
Although everyone trusted Fish Soup Noodles’ cooking after the spicy chicken, seeing what looked like ordinary leaves still made them hesitate.
If the new book “God of Cooking” had a scene where Lu Zhen used tree leaves to make food, anyone who hadn’t watched the live broadcast probably wouldn’t believe it.
“It is indeed a type of leaf, but a very unique one. First, we need to cook the tea leaves and sugar together in a pan. The goal is to caramelize them slowly.”
Facing the viewers’ doubts and curiosity, Yu Mian simply smiled and began the milk tea tutorial.
Although the process wasn’t complicated, milk tea was definitely addictive. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken the world by storm, with people queuing up for overpriced cups at various bubble tea shops.
“Once the caramel starts bubbling, we pour in hot water and bring it to a boil on high heat.”
[Hmm, what an interesting aroma! This really doesn’t seem like ordinary leaves!]
As the water boiled, many viewers started to notice the unique fragrance of the tea leaves.
“The key step is adding milk, but you have to switch to low heat while continuously stirring. This helps the tea and milk flavors blend perfectly.”
Yu Mian poured milk into the pot, and Huo Ting on the side quietly stepped in to stir, preventing the hot milk tea from splashing out and burning his hand.
[Wait, why does the scent suddenly change? It smells so good! Is this what happens when milk and tea combine?]
[It’s sweet but also has a refreshing aroma. And the color is so pretty! O.O]
[Yeah, it’s such a warm color…it reminds me of autumn!]
Once the milk was added, the caramel color of the milk tea became more prominent, and the floating tea leaves made the fragrance even richer.
Having learned their lesson from the spicy chicken, no one dared to recklessly take a sip and burn their tongues this time.
[Ugh, I can’t wait to taste it. Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, hurry up and pour it out! Most importantly, this one looks easier than the spicy chicken, my confidence is restored!]
“Hold on, we need to strain out the tea leaves first.”
Yu Mian grabbed a strainer he had prepared earlier and filtered the milk tea into a beautiful transparent pitcher that Qiao Ni had specially prepared.
The deep caramel-colored milk tea filled the glass container instantly, and the rich aroma practically reached through the screen, tempting every viewer.
“You can also add ice cubes to turn it into iced caramel milk tea.”
Yu Mian took some ice cubes and placed them into a small cup. He picked up the milk tea pitcher and poured the rich caramel milk tea over the ice, making the cubes float and clink together.
Droplets of condensation quickly formed on the glass, inexplicably making it look even more refreshing and delicious.
[Ah… I tasted it. It’s such an indescribable flavor, super fragrant!]
[Yes! It’s the kind of drink that makes you want to take another sip immediately. No, I have to try making this, it really doesn’t seem hard!]
Many fans who had failed the spicy chicken experiment in the morning were delighted after drinking the basic caramel milk tea.
They wanted to pick the cup and gulp it down in one go, then lick the milk tea stains at the corners of my mouth.
Unfortunately, the live broadcast could simulate flavors but couldn’t provide any real sense of fullness. On the contrary, it only made them hungrier…
“This is something everyone can try, it’s very simple and not difficult. This is just the basic version.”
Seeing the excitement in the comments, Yu Mian encouraged them further.
[Basic version? Does that mean there’s an advanced version too, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles?]
“Of course, in the next update of “God of Cooking”, Lu Zhen will take this as a foundation and create recipes like osmanthus roasted milk, jasmine green milk tea, mochi milk tea, and taro paste milk tea, etc”
As Yu Mian recalled the outline, he gave a small spoiler and promoted his new book. The purpose of today’s live broadcast was indeed to help readers better understand what milk tea was.
That way, when Lu Zhen developed various advanced versions of milk tea, it would enhance the sense of satisfaction in the plot of the book.
Moreover, “God of Cooking” was truly a different kind of food novel.
Because as Lu Zhen made his dishes, there were many scenes depicting harmony between people and nature. Things like mountain streams, village paths, and traditional farming and handicrafts etc.
No matter what kind of delicacy it was, once paired with the bright moon over the mountains and the gentle breeze around Taoyuan Restaurant, the food that came from Lu Zhen’s hands always carried a unique flavor.
Yu Mian even thought that he didn’t necessarily have to always live broadcast from the old residence’s kitchen.
Perhaps next time, he could pick a scenic spot and have a rustic tea-brewing session around a stove. That would surely bring the audience a whole new experience.
Most importantly, Yu Mian also wanted to see if he could make chocolate during this time.
Hot chocolate was absolutely delicious! Even if it was a classic calorie bomb.
However, in the mere seconds that Yu Mian was lost in thought, the audience, who had just been captivated by the rich aroma of caramel milk tea, suddenly felt like their brains weren’t working properly anymore.
[What? Lu Zhen can actually add flowers to milk tea? That sounds unbelievable!]
[And what are taro paste and mochi? Would they taste good in milk tea? I think it’s already amazing as it is…having a cup next to me while working or studying would be perfect!]
[Damn it, damn it, damn it! Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, hurry up and release 30,000 more words! I need to see what Lu Zhen makes in the book!]
After Yu Mian’s skillful “authorial baiting”, the viewers, who had been immersed in the delicious taste of milk tea, instantly started bombarding him with demands for more updates.
“…?”
Yu Mian froze in place, feeling a sudden wave of cold sweat.
Wasn’t this supposed to be a cooking live broadcast? How did it suddenly turn into an update-begging convention?
[Wait, wait…so these dishes are actually from a book?]
[I just joined and missed the context. Can someone explain? The host writes novels too??]
Many viewers who had entered purely for the delicious food, without knowing about the novel, quickly started asking questions.
[Damn, I’m really jealous of you guys who haven’t read Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ novels yet! Hurry up and read them, everything in this live broadcast is from “God of Cooking”! ]
Countless fans in the live broadcast room immediately rushed to promote the book.
“Ahem, well then, it’s time for our final giveaway, right? How about ten winners for the spicy chicken, and twenty for the caramel milk tea?”
Seeing the topic shift, Yu Mian immediately seized the opportunity to start the lottery giveaway of the live broadcast.
As soon as he mentioned the giveaway, the atmosphere became even more heated.
After all, this meant they wouldn’t have to make the food themselves, and they could even taste dishes personally made by Teacher Fish Soup Noodles!
[Also, I have a dream…what if someone wins both the spicy chicken and the caramel milk tea?]
[Damn, that person would be insanely lucky! But how do you know it’s not going to be me? [sunglasses] It has to be me!]
Just as the comments flooded the screen, Yu Mian successfully used the platform’s built-in lottery system to draw the winners.
“All the names have been announced. Staff will contact the winners for their addresses, and the prizes will be shipped out before dinner! Congratulations~”
Compared to the overwhelming number of viewers in the live broadcast room, the mere 30 giveaway slots were pitifully few. As a result, the barrage was instantly filled with wails of despair.
[Ahhh! Damn it! Who stole my prize?! I’m running through the rain, screaming!]
[Little Crab: I didn’t win anything, I’m so jealous! Does anyone want to sell their prize to me for a high price? I’m willing to pay a high price!]
[Wow, the rich guy again? You missed out on the golden soup beef too, right? Hahaha.]
One particular comment from a user named “Little Crab” immediately caught everyone’s attention.
Ernis was practically dying of envy. First, he didn’t get the little cakes. Then, he didn’t get the golden soup beef. And now, after a double giveaway of spicy chicken and milk tea…he still! Got! Nothing!
For the first time in his life, Ernis felt the sheer frustration of having money but no way to spend it, all because of Fish Soup Noodles.
“Hold on, to keep things fair, reselling at high prices is not allowed. If caught, both parties will be disqualified…”
Seeing Ernis’ flood of messages to buy a product, Yu Mian immediately called out this little crab.
Otherwise, this could set a bad precedent and lead to scalpers joining giveaways just to resell prizes.
It seemed that next time, he should add some conditions for winning. Or maybe offer extra rewards to those who submitted outstanding recreations?
“Ahhh…so you’re telling me I can’t even buy it with money?!”
On the set of “Heavenly Voice: Rising Star”, Ernis was on the verge of tears, startling the the staff members around him.
Even though today was the final ranking announcement and the official selection of the singer for the theme song for “Eternal Night Rose”, there was no reason for this big star to be this emotional, right?
But when Ernis saw the dozens of winners celebrating wildly in the barrage, he was really jealous to the point where bubbles were about to burst out of his mouth.
[But guys, stop spamming for a second…I have some bad news. The tea leaves on the Research Institute’s official website are now completely sold out (smile).]
Just as Yu Mian was about to end the live broadcast on a perfect note, a slow and leisurely comment appeared in the barrage.
This instantly awakened countless fans who were still immersed in the excitement of the giveaway session.
[Fuck! Sold out again!?]
[Help! I only managed to grab a bag of salt this morning, and now in the afternoon, I can’t even catch a glimpse of the milk tea?]
[The most pitiful group of Fish Soup Noodles fans has arrived…we can only read the book and imagine the food! And on top of that, because Fish Soup Noodles won’t make mass updates, we’re suffering every day! I want to see osmanthus roasted milk…hurry up and give us more chapters!]
Everyone suddenly realized that the best thing about live broadcasts was that they could urge for updates in real time!?
