"Everyone can fill out the questionnaire about Northeast soybean paste from the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau and choose the team they support. You can choose our family's secret recipe, or a folk ancestral recipe, or even choose both recipes to fail."

"Once our Northeast soybean paste has finished fermenting, we will select a number of lucky participants who filled out the questionnaire correctly to receive cultural and creative gifts from Harbin and Northeast soybean paste."

After Qin Zian announced this interactive segment, the already lively live stream became even more bustling.

Viewers began placing bets, speculating whether Qin Zian's ancestral secret recipe would prevail or the folk remedy would succeed.

Even worse, they showed Qin Zian absolutely no mercy, confidently predicting that both secret formulas would fail.

Qin Zian did not respond to this, but silently observed it.

Facts speak louder than words.

Before the Northeast soybean paste is even made, no amount of arguing will make a difference.

So Qin Zian stopped wasting his breath and led the staff of the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau to start making Northeast soybean paste.

As he carefully selected soybeans, he shared his tips for choosing soybeans with the audience: "Look, these soybeans are plump and golden in color, which are the best materials for making soybean paste."

As the soybeans were selected one by one, Qin Zian began to demonstrate the process of soaking the soybeans.

He carefully placed the soybeans into a large bowl, poured in water, and then stirred gently.

"Soaking the soybeans allows them to fully absorb water, making them softer and more delicious when steamed," Qin Zian explained carefully.

As the soybeans slowly sank to the bottom of the water, Qin Zian began preparing the steaming and cooking tools.

He lit the stove fire, placed a large pot on the fire, and then poured the soaked soybeans into the pot.

He skillfully adjusted the heat, allowing the soybeans to slowly steam in the pot. As the steam rose, the aroma of the soybeans gradually filled the air, filling the entire live-streaming room with an enticing smell.

When the viewers in the live stream saw Qin Zian's incredibly skillful movements, they immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Oops!

This kid seems to really know how to make Northeastern-style soybean paste.

Realizing this, the viewers in the live stream became even more excited.

They typed away on their keyboards, sharing their thoughts and ideas.

"No... Qin Zian, you really know how to make Northeastern soybean paste??? Looking at your skillful technique, I would have thought you were a master chef who has been making Northeastern soybean paste for 20 years. What if you actually succeed in making this Northeastern soybean paste?"

"When you were making the iced pear blossom tea, weren't you all served yet? That was the first time Director Qin showcased her talents in front of the camera, and I immediately took a liking to this little culinary genius. Putting everything else aside, I was absolutely certain that Director Qin could make Northeastern soybean paste."

"Great! The Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau has now been completely transformed into the Northeast Soybean Paste Company by Qin Zi'an. I don't have any other requests, as long as I can taste it. I'm willing to spend money on it."

"Please remember their smiles now. When the Northeast soybean paste ferments into stinky soybean paste, they won't be smiling anymore. Even if it's successful, with such a large quantity... not to mention, the entire Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau will be pickled with Northeast soybean paste."

"Tsk~ I thought the staff of the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau were pretty impressive, judging from Director Qin's professional methods. But they're so slow and hesitant when they're doing their work, they must have never made Northeastern soybean paste before. By the way... is it too late for me to change the survey results now?"

"The soybeans have only just been put into the pot, but I'm already drooling. I can't resist!!! Where can I buy Northeastern soybean paste? I want to taste it right now."

The viewers in the live stream were buzzing with discussion, their interest in Northeastern soybean paste growing stronger.

Qin Zian interacted with the viewers in the live stream while waiting for the soybeans to become soft and ripe.

Throughout this process, he was never idle, and from time to time he would share his secrets for making Northeast soybean paste with the staff of the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau.

Even though they use different secret recipes, there are still quite a few types of Northeastern soybean paste made using folk recipes.

If this goes wrong, it's not just a matter of losing face; more importantly, it will waste a lot of food.

Naturally, Qin Zian would not allow such a thing to happen.

Therefore, he gave detailed instructions on everything, just to ensure the success of making this Northeastern soybean paste.

After an unknown amount of time, the soybeans finally became soft and ripe, and Qin Zian and his staff began the fermentation process.

They scooped the soybeans out of the pot and put them into a specially made earthenware jar.

Then, they added an appropriate amount of brine and starter culture, and began stirring. Qin Zi'an explained as he worked: "Fermentation is the key step in making soybean paste; it determines the texture and flavor of the paste. We need to ensure that the temperature and humidity are suitable so that the soybean paste can ferment fully."

As the live stream progressed, viewers left numerous comments and interacted, expressing their strong interest in the process of making Northeastern soybean paste.

They all expressed their desire to personally visit Harbin to taste this delicious Northeastern soybean paste and experience the charm of Northeastern culture.

Not only has the sales of Northeast soybean paste skyrocketed, but the raw materials for Northeast soybean paste have also seen price increases.

The live stream from the Harbin Culture and Tourism Bureau was particularly impressive. Viewers expressed that Qin Zian's teaching was very detailed, and they had already bought the materials and were waiting to make their own.

When Qin Zian saw this situation, he held the opposite opinion and did not support their participation in this operation.

"Please don't try to make Northeastern soybean paste like us. If it goes wrong, it won't just be a waste of time. As temperatures gradually rise, the success rate of making Northeastern soybean paste drops significantly."

"You can wait and see how our production goes. If it's successful, you can follow the tutorial and learn from it next February or March. But please, please don't start learning now, or you might end up with nothing."

"Listen to me! The process of making Northeast soybean paste is too complicated for you to handle."