CH 9

#Someone is doing a food livestream at the Three Thousand Food House!!

The numerous netizens from various races who saw this message online exclaimed:

【Three Thousand Food House? Is it the same Three Thousand Food House I’m thinking of?】

【Are you sure it’s a food livestream and not a dark cooking show?】

【I just left the livestream room, and it was indeed at the Three Thousand Food House. The host even ordered two portions of pork with cabbage. Those who want to join in on the fun, hurry up!】

【Two portions!! Enough said, I’m going right now. I salute the host!】

【Respect! This host is a tough one!】

【Hahaha, seeking attention, everyone should be vigilant. Does anyone not know the taste of pork with cabbage from Three Thousand Food House? Do we really need a livestream? It’s ridiculous! This person is just using Three Thousand Food House to boost their viewership. Don’t be fooled, everyone!!】

【Exactly, who doesn’t know what the food at Three Thousand Food House tastes like? Do we need a food livestream? #LittleFox’s Livestream Room: Revealing the Deluxe Set Menu at TimeMoon Hotel!! #That’s a real food livestream! It’s already live, hurry and go!】

【TimeMoon Hotel!! Is it the one where the deluxe set menu is sold out instantly every day!!! I’m coming!!!!】

【Wuwuwu~ Even though I can’t taste it, I must watch! I’m coming for the deluxe set menu!!】

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The netizens on Tongtong Network spontaneously spread the news of the TimeMoon Hotel’s deluxe set menu livestream. In just a few minutes, the livestream news from Three Thousand Food House was overshadowed by the TimeMoon Hotel livestream and disappeared from Tongtong Network.

However, there were still a group of netizens who entered the rabbit’s livestream room. Seeing the rapidly increasing number of viewers, the rabbit’s social anxiety almost took over, but luckily the camera wasn’t focused on him. Otherwise, he would have performed a disappearing act as a livestream host.

At this moment, Bai Xianzhi was focused on chopping the meat. While chopping, he continued to introduce to the camera, “When chopping the meat, you need to remove these tough tendons to ensure the best texture.”

“…Everyone, please be cautious when attempting this at home. Knives are sharp, and accidents can happen.”

During a break from chopping, Bai Xianzhi glanced at the screen and saw:

【Hahaha, trying it yourself? The new owner of Three Thousand Food House is so naive!】

【Chopped? Why would you chop the pork? Is it to make the pork even darker?】

【Enough said, with the previous pork at Three Thousand Food House, you could still feel the meat in the middle, but now it’s chopped… ugh!】

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It seems that the reviews of Three Thousand Food House among this group of strange customers are not good. Thinking of his uncle’s skills, Bai Xianzhi could understand.

He refocused and started to cook with full concentration.

The chopped pork was placed in a clean bowl, and the washed cabbage stems were quickly sliced into strips and then diced, mixed with the pork. The soaked wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, which had been prepared with hot water upon entering the kitchen, were cleaned and diced.

The pork filling, cabbage dice, wood ear mushroom dice, and shiitake mushroom dices were mixed together in the bowl. A suitable amount of salt, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce were added and mixed well. White Xianzhi addressed the camera, “Once the filling is prepared, let it marinate for half an hour.”

Livestream viewers commented:

【The color looks pretty good~】

【Boss, what is the blackish thing added in there?】

【Could it be that those two dark bottles are the secret to the unique color of the pork with cabbage at Three Thousand Food House?】

Just as Bai Xianzhi was about to add water to the pot, he stumbled and managed to pour the water and ignite the fire. Holding the light soy sauce and oyster sauce, he said, “These are ordinary seasonings. One enhances the savory taste, and the other adds umami.”

Netizens commented:

【Savory taste? Umami? What do they taste like? I know salty taste.】

【Don’t say that, this new owner sounds a bit like a chef when speaking, even though in reality… but what he says is quite impressive.】

【I don’t recognize the words on the bottles. Did the new owner bring them back from some small dimension?】

Small dimension?

Bai Xianzhi noticed an unfamiliar term and maintained a composed expression as he smiled, “The taste of the dish made with these two seasonings, I can’t say for sure. The host will taste it later, and then everyone will understand.”

Livestream viewers responded:

【Host? Aren’t you the host?】

【Since I entered, I’ve only seen the owner. Where is the host?】

【Boss, you’re not tasting it yourself, are you?】

【No, the host is actually a netizen named ‘Silent Rabbit.’ It’s just that they’re currently filming the owner.】

【Uh… I thought the owner was the host.】

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The water in the pot was already boiling. Bai Xianzhi didn’t pay attention to the screen anymore. He threw the remaining parts of the cabbage into the pot, added a pinch of salt and oil, and cooked until the cabbage softened. He then scooped it out and drained it.

Next, he peeled a garlic clove and minced it. He washed the scallions and cut them into small sections, placing them in separate bowls for later use.

After half an hour, Bai Xianzhi returned to the camera. He stuffed the marinated filling into the steamed cabbage leaves, making a total of twenty-four cabbage rolls. He placed these rolls into a steamer and covered it. He said, “Steam for twenty minutes.”

Netizens commented:

【It’s actually steamed instead of stir-fried! Maybe this time the pork with cabbage won’t be so dark, and the taste should be better.】

【So naive! Just think about the pork with cabbage you’ve had at Three Thousand Food House before. Even if it’s not black, do you think it will taste good?】

【Uh…】

【Uh…】

【Well, I’ll just stay quiet and watch the host eat later!】

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Twenty minutes passed, and a fragrant aroma mixed with an indescribable taste spread through the kitchen. Tu Linlin had already started salivating. He wanted to get closer and take a whiff, but he couldn’t since he was in front of the camera. So he could only stand by the door, wrinkling his nose in anticipation.

On the other side, Bai Xianzhi placed the cabbage rolls into three plates. The pale green and slightly yellowish cabbage rolls were soft, and the light sauce dripped down. Even though the aroma couldn’t be sensed through the screen, it strangely aroused people’s appetites.

【To be honest, these cabbage rolls with pork look quite delicious.】

【I’m not the only one who thinks so. The presentation is really good!】

【I think it’s because cabbage itself is tasty, and the fact that it’s steamed without oil polluting the cabbage makes it look delicious.】

【Makes sense!】

【Agreed +1】

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Bai Xianzhi ignored the comments from netizens. He heated up the stir-fry pan, poured in oil, and added minced garlic to sauté it. He added a little bit of doubanjiang (broad bean paste). With a sizzling sound, a fragrant and spicy aroma quickly filled the air. Bai Xianzhi was fine, but Tu Linlin had never smelled this kind of fragrance before and couldn’t help but sneeze. Then he looked at Bai Xianzhi with a fearful expression, as if he had done something wrong.

Bai Xianzhi chuckled, “The smell is strong. You should step outside for now.”

Tu Linlin shook his head and whispered, “No, I’ll stay. It smells good!”

Well, if he wants to stay, he can stay. It won’t be a problem if he gets a whiff of it.

The aroma became stronger and the minced garlic changed color. Bai Xianzhi poured the water used to steam the cabbage into the pan. As soon as the water met the hot oil, it instantly boiled. He added light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and finally a little cornstarch. After the sauce thickened, he turned off the heat and poured it in batches into the three plates.

Placing the three plates in front of the camera, Bai Xianzhi smiled and said, “The pork with cabbage is ready.”

Netizens commented:

【I don’t know why, but sitting in front of the camera, I’m salivating.】

【My tears are flowing from strange places…】

【Why does the pork with cabbage from Three Thousand Food House make me crave it?!】

【Where’s the host? Host, eat quickly! Let us know if it’s not good at all!】

【Host, come out quickly!】

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Amidst the numerous calls, Tu Linlin sat at a table in the outer area with a communication device in hand. Two plates of pork with cabbage rolls were placed in front of him, and the camera was focused on the dishes. Without showing his face, he felt less nervous. He stammered, “I, I’m going to start eating.”

After saying that, Tu Linlin eagerly picked up his chopsticks and swiftly took a bite of a roll. The cabbage had absorbed the flavorful meat juice, and the filling combined the fragrance of the cabbage and the unique aroma of mushrooms. The crunchy cabbage stems and mushrooms added a delightful texture to the tender roll.

The rich broth melted in his mouth as the cabbage, pork, mushrooms, and wood ear fungus perfectly blended together in this small roll!

Tu Linlin couldn’t stop chewing. After eating one, he picked up another. He had thought the pork with cabbage from that day was the most delicious thing in the world, but today’s pork with cabbage rolls turned out to be even more delicious, countless times over!

He was completely captivated by the unique taste of the pork with cabbage rolls and completely forgot that he was still live streaming.

So, in the livestream, the viewers could only see a mouth chewing quickly on the screen, one roll disappearing after another. They anxiously awaited the host’s commentary, waiting and waiting until one plate of pork with cabbage was finished. They thought the host would finally start the commentary, but to their dismay, the host moved on to the next plate. The viewers were furious!

【Host! Host! Start the commentary!】

【Useless host, only busy eating without any commentary. Not professional at all!】

【What a strange host! Lacks professionalism!】

【Whispering quietly, actually, this host isn’t a professional. He was forced to do this livestream by the netizens. #URL #This is the post that forced the host to livestream at Three Thousand Food House.】

Upon realizing that the host wasn’t a professional, the anger of the livestream viewers subsided slightly. Then someone commented:

【Is it just my imagination? Why am I only seeing the host’s mouth munching on food, and now I’m feeling hungry!】

【It’s not your imagination. The host must be a rabbit. That mouth moves so fast, and it strangely aroused our appetite.】

【Isn’t it because the pork with cabbage really looks delicious?】

【It must be really delicious, otherwise why would the host eat plate after plate?】

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After finishing the second plate of pork with cabbage rolls, Tu Linlin finally realized the problem. He took a sip of water, smacked his lips, and said, “Pork… with cabbage… is delicious! Really!!”

The viewers in the livestream commented:

【We got it! Hurry up and describe the taste of this dish in detail!】

Tu Linlin bit his lip and said, “Delicious! It’s… it’s a delicious taste! No, it’s a very delicious taste!!”

The viewers were exasperated: What kind of description is that?!

Unable to watch anymore, Bai Xianzhi entered the frame, picked up another roll, and placed it in front of the camera. He introduced, “The savory sauce wraps around the tender cabbage,” then he took a bite, revealing the meat filling to the camera, and continued, “The cabbage is sweet, salty, and fragrant, and the meat is soaked in the sauce. Each bite leaves a lingering taste on your lips and teeth…”

The viewers in front of the camera couldn’t help but drool:

【Wuwuwu, is it true? Why does it look so delicious?】

【I’ve decided! I’ll set off immediately. Whether it’s good or not, I want to taste it at Three Thousand Food House myself!】

【I want to go too! I’ll only know whether it’s good or not once I’ve tried it!】

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As countless viewers left comments expressing their intentions to visit Three Thousand Food House, Bai Xianzhi put another roll into his mouth and slowly smiled.

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