Chapter 234 Traffic Induced by Milk Smoothie
Zhao Xiaojing looked up and saw Guo Gaoang poking his head out the door, a huge smile stretching from ear to ear. "Mr. Zhao, long time no see! I was planning to look for you guys, but I didn't realize you guys owned this shop!"
"Why are you here?" Zhao Xiaojing took a look at the food in Wan Yuyue's pot, wiped her hands hurriedly and walked out.
When she came out, she found that there was a man and a woman standing next to Guo Gaoang, carrying various professional photography and video equipment, looking at her in surprise.
"What a coincidence! I came to Jiangcheng to do something, and I was planning to look for you! You go ahead and do your work, I'll talk to you when you're done. There are so many guests outside!" Guo Gaoang glanced at the kitchen and pointed to the full crowd of guests outside.
"Okay, then you guys sit down first. Order whatever you want and it's free." Zhao Xiaojing responded briefly, waved her hand and went back to the kitchen.
After most of the customers had left the store, Yun Yongyuan and Wan Yuyue started to prepare lunch, and Zhao Xiaojing finally had time to come out.
Guo Gaoang and the other two had finished their meal. They had already cleared the plates in front of them and were sitting in the hall chatting and laughing with Su Yuchen.
"Classmate Zhao, I haven't seen you for a few months. Your store has grown so big! Not to mention, I just ordered the pork trotter rice recommended by classmate Su, and it tastes amazing! The braised dishes are also delicious, and the braised sauce you use is simply fragrant!" When Guo Gaoang saw Zhao Xiaojing coming out, he immediately praised her excitedly.
"I'll bring you some later if you like. It'll keep well in this weather. Even if you keep it at room temperature, you can eat it within two or three days." Zhao Xiaojing smiled and sat next to Su Yuchen. "Why did you suddenly come to Jiangcheng?"
"Yeah, go ahead, the mirror is out." Su Yuchen put his elbow on Zhao Xiaojing's shoulder and pouted at her. "I just asked him, and he said he would wait until you get here to tell us all so he doesn't have to tell us twice."
"Wouldn't that improve efficiency? It would also be more lively if we all sat together and chatted, wouldn't it?" Guo Gaoang chuckled and cleared his throat. "Speaking of which, this matter is related to you. Remember that post I made on WeChat Moments after drinking Zhao's milk smoothie?"
"Remember that short essay that was so moving and emotional?" Su Yuchen asked.
Guo Gaoang gave her a look of disdain. "That was a spontaneous expression of feeling, and it's completely different from just writing a short essay!"
"Okay, okay, a different short essay, get to the point!" Su Yuchen rolled his eyes, and Zhao Xiaojing chuckled softly twice.
Guo Gaoang had no choice but to start from the beginning.
The last long article was originally written out of inspiration. I was emotionally aroused by eating the smoothie made by Zhao Xiaojing late at night. I also used the smoothie as an opportunity to be emo and express some of my inner thoughts.
Unexpectedly, his videos and pictures had always been lukewarm, but this late-night emo and the milk smoothie that he praised for its "original intention" became popular.
Guo Gaoang's traffic increased dramatically overnight, and he received countless private messages. In addition to asking for the address of Shabing, some bloggers were infected by his emotions and wrote long articles with empathy. Some bloggers who made a living by visiting commercial restaurants began to frequently attack and abuse him.
Originally, Guo Gaoang's long article about milk smoothie was just a personal expression, and he was very tactful about the business of exploring restaurants. We were all in the same business having dinner together, and he had no intention of ruining each other's company.
But these unwarranted attacks and foul language made him completely disappointed. In a rage, he went all out and posted another long article, in which he cut off the IDs of the good and bad private messages in the background and posted them one by one.
If the first long article is full of slight sadness, the second long article is full of intense indignation.
It is said that Yangcheng is a small place and young people have limited employment options, so many people choose to become bloggers.
It’s actually normal to have so many people. This is the case in every industry. There are more store exploration bloggers in big cities.
Moreover, Yangcheng is a small county town with a profound cultural heritage. There are many food stalls and fly-in-the-wall restaurants, and there are also snacks in residential buildings that have been open for 20 or 30 years. As long as you pay attention, this city is still very explorable.
Yet, so many bloggers, in a city with so many established restaurants to choose from, consistently recommend the same shops: either newly opened, internet-famous establishments, or obscure, shabby establishments tucked away in corners with questionable hygiene.
The heavy filtering and color correction, the almost identical copywriting and photo presentation, the strong sales pitch, and the seriously misleading prices all make people want to eat them. It would be fine if they were delicious, but they are often not only unpalatable but also expensive. After trying it once, anyone with a sense of taste will never go back again.
Over time, the reputation of store exploration bloggers will become worse and worse, which not only reduces people's trust in store explorers, but also, in comparison, photos with strong filters and color adjustments will make other real store explorations pale in comparison.
Over time, real store visits began to add filters and staged photos to attract traffic. Although I don’t know where the rat tail started, the whole pot of soup was stewed.
This caused a complete uproar on Guo Gaoang’s account.
Not only did the number of fans increase by a huge amount overnight, but the comment section also became abuzz with activity.
Guo Gaoang's account has also been turned upside down. Some netizens even made a before-and-after comparison of his store exploration videos, from his youthful and authentic store exploration at the beginning to his current mediocre level. He has gradually added filters, but not too heavy. His writing style has also changed from sincere and long speeches at the beginning to concise and rhyming now...
But unlike other restaurant exploration bloggers, Guo Gaoang's account does have many truly delicious restaurants in the old city and residential buildings. He really explores the restaurants carefully and recommends conscientious stores.
The comparative analysis made it easier for netizens to understand Guo Gaoang's ambivalence and wavering mood, and they expressed their feelings and encouraged him. Although some people still criticized him harshly, his account became popular and his fan base increased dozens of times.
Guo Gaoang has also gained several like-minded blogger friends because of this. The man and woman with him today are the two with whom he has the best relationship.
The man is called Dazhuang and the woman is called Lizi. Like Guo Gaoang, they are driven by love and have the original intention of sharing delicious food in the restaurant exploration business. They become more and more compatible as they chat online.
The conversation revealed a perfect complement to each other. Dazhuang is a technical talent, equipped with a full array of professional equipment, and his food and humanistic photography creates a very atmospheric atmosphere. Guo Gaoang is a creative writer with a keen palate, and he can always instantly taste the difference between one place and another. Lizi is a friendly and interactive person, possessing a magical foodie nature. When she's in the camera, she always makes people feel that the food is particularly delicious. It's like an adult watching a child eat, and they can't help but smile. Watching her eat always makes people feel happy.
The three of them each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they can appreciate each other's strengths and weaknesses. When they put their strengths together, they can complement each other's weaknesses, so they discussed whether they should make a video together.
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