The upper city area of the capital planet is not as densely populated as the middle and lower city areas, but its technological and economic development far exceeds them.
Even the waiting room at the border crossing is a separate, private space isolated from the outside world: it is said that the space will automatically reshape itself after the people in the waiting room leave.
The space wasn't large. Beyond the windowsill, a snowy scene of Upper Town was visible. There was a clean, soft couch and a small bed, the temperature was just right, and there was even a simple kitchenette. Gu Yumian let the children rest while he did some light preparations and started the livestream.
——With the previous accumulation of popularity and the promotion of the Academy of Sciences, the popularity of this show as soon as it was broadcast reached a new high.
Within a few minutes, the number of viewers exceeded one million.
Lili: Holy crap, Uptown!! I've lived here for so many years and never even been there. I can't imagine it. Are there really a lot of nobles and wealthy people there? What about the royal family? Doesn't it have a palace?
Vivian: Ahhhh, Mian Mian is finally on air!! PS: I've been to Uptown on a business trip before, and the atmosphere there is really serious and solemn. Maybe it's because His Majesty has a bit of a bad temper? Is it because His Majesty's birthday is coming up soon?
Soda Robot No. 1: Are the sisters up there crazy? Or are they new from another planet? It's okay to just mention His Majesty directly.
[afhvuix: I wish the anchor a smooth journey in Uptown.]
[There's a home in the mine: What delicious food are you having today? Combing my fur again? I can say yes a thousand times!!! Lately, I can't forget the feeling of having my fur combed even in my dreams.]
Countless comments scrolled by, and Gu Yumian could only catch a few words from them.
Gu Yumian's visit to the Upper City this time was granted by the Academy of Sciences, granting him a one-week stay—a truly rare opportunity. Before coming, he'd done his homework... His Majesty was still in the Lower City, and with no news of his return, that shouldn't be too scary, right?
I didn't hear about the birthday.
On the other side, the little snow leopard stared at the preview screen with a look of surprise.
Which idiot is spreading rumors?
...Who has a bad temper?
"Why is Tuan Tuan angry again?"
Gu Yumian glanced at the little ancestor, and quickly picked up the little snow leopard, stroked its fur, and rubbed its head. The little snow leopard was a little unhappy at first, but soon its tail became limp, and it lay lazily in Gu Yumian's arms, dozing with its chin raised.
The person who was said to have a bad temper was calmed down in a few seconds.
The baby panda held the bottle with one paw and placed the other paw in Gu Yumian's palm, whimpering ignorantly.
"Sorry, today's live broadcast may be a bit short," Gu Yumian pinched the soft pad of the little glutinous rice ball and looked at the rapidly growing number of viewers, and couldn't help but curl his eyes:
"Because we were in a rush on the trip, we're still waiting for the paperwork to be processed. I'll take Tuantuan and Yuanyuan to eat something and take a break first... Without further ado, let's get started."
Gu Yumian decided to make some kelp and pork ribs soup, drinking half of it and using the other half to cook wontons.
There weren't many people who mastered cooking in the interstellar age, but the people who came and went in Upper Town were all powerful and wealthy businessmen, so it was normal to bring a few servants and chefs with you when you traveled.
Therefore, the temporary waiting room that mainly supplies this group of people is also equipped with a kitchen and some limited ingredients. Today, there are kelp and synthetic spare ribs.
I can’t cook anything fancy, but home cooking is still okay.
"Kelp and pork rib soup is easy to make, and the taste is perfect for winter...Is it summer where you are?"
The audience immediately said it didn't matter.
"I'm in whatever season it is." "I've already turned the air conditioner to the lowest setting, I'm fine!" "It's okay, I've turned the holographic parameters to the highest setting, and now I'm in winter too, hehehe."
Gu Yumian: “…”Okay.
The kelp needs to be soaked before it can be cut into sections and added to the soup. Gu Yumian soaks the kelp and steams it, while he prepares the spareribs.
"First, cut the ribs along the direction of the ribs, and then cut them into small pieces like this." Gu Yumian quickly cut the ribs horizontally a few times, and the original whole piece of ribs was divided into small pieces a few centimeters long in the blink of an eye. "After washing, blanch them in a pot, don't put them directly into boiling water."
Gu Yumian put the ribs into the pot with water and heated them together, which is more conducive to the flow of blood. After blanching, he took them out and washed them with warm water. This completed the cooking.
The kelp that had been steamed by a special device and then soaked in clean water had just swelled up at this time. Gu Yumian took out the kelp, washed it, drained the water, and cut it into long strips one by one for later use.
"Then we can make the soup."
Gu Yumian's series of smooth and skillful movements were simply dazzling. Most of the audience didn't quite understand what was going on, but they were inexplicably fascinated by it.
Of course, a small number of viewers also discovered that Gu Yumian was not as secretive as other food anchors, and that one could really learn something by watching his live broadcast.
He added water to the pot and then placed the prepared spareribs one by one. Gu Yumian couldn't find any cooking wine in the kitchen, but unexpectedly found a bottle of rice wine in the wine cabinet. It tasted sweet and refreshing.
Wine is not only used for drinking, it is also very useful as a seasoning in cooking. It is excellent for removing fishy smells and enhancing flavor.
"Even if it's soup for kids, if the amount is controlled properly, the liquid will evaporate after boiling, so it's not a big problem." Gu Yumian held the dozing snow leopard and smoothed its fur, while the baby panda whimpered innocently beside him.
The audience is now from the perspective of the baby panda. Gu Yumian sniffed the rice wine, which was brewed with glutinous rice in the southern part of ancient Earth. He couldn't help but pour a small cup, block the baby panda's view and taste it first.
[There's a family in the mine: Hahaha, I'm reporting Mianmian for drinking! ! She even covered her little Tangyuan's eyes to drink secretly. Isn't that so cute?]
"..." Gu Yumian smiled helplessly, "Sorry, don't learn from me, I'm greedy."
The barrage of comments was filled with "Ahhh, I'm dead", "The dimples and eyes are foul, ahhhh", and "Don't laugh, I'll find a blood transfusion bag first before you laugh."
But it must be said that the rice wine had a mellow, rich flavor, and even after one sip, it warmed my stomach. After a long winter journey, taking a sip, the aftertaste was surprisingly sweet. The little snow leopard glanced at him lazily, then suddenly leaned over to lick Gu Yumian's lips, taking a small sip of the wine. He was scolded by Gu Yumian and rubbed his ears helplessly.
It was indeed sweet. The little snow leopard nodded in satisfaction, the tips of its ears feeling a little hot.
The number of viewers has now exceeded 10 million. Once the half-hour natural blackout period is over, it immediately ranks among the top three in real-time popularity in the life area.
With this little episode, the atmosphere inside and outside the screen was suddenly very relaxed and warm, and the rhythm was always firmly maintained by Gu Yumian.
He gently closed his palms, calling back the audience's attention:
"Okay, let's make some soup. We'll need to take a nap after dinner, so let's hurry."
Gu Yumian did not make soup directly with the ribs, but instead added cooking wine and ginger slices and stir-fried them until half-cooked, so that the subsequent soup would be milky white and fragrant.
Then, after putting the water and pork ribs into the pot, Gu Yumian added an appropriate amount of rice wine and washed scallion and ginger slices into the pot, turned on the high heat to boil, and he held a spoon to skim off the floating residue on the surface.
"This will take a while, let's wrap the wontons first."
Gu Yumian intentionally sped things up this time. He kneaded the dough, rolled it into thin sheets, and sliced it all in one go. He then minced the minced meat, evenly mixing it with cooking wine and salt. He squeezed out the juice from the scallions and ginger to make the filling, which would give it a chewier texture. Then, with a gentle pinch of his palm, he formed a small wonton and arranged it neatly and delicately in a bowl.
He made about twenty or so, and the noodles and meat were just used up. The audience was almost stunned.
[Love Lollipop: Oh my god, I feel like I'm watching some kind of show... Awesome]
The baby panda watched intently, sucking its paws and occasionally clapping in support. The little snow leopard's attention was also drawn to Gu Yumian.
When all this was done, the pork rib soup over there had reached a certain point.
At this time, Gu Yumian turned the heat to low and simmered it slowly, while adding kelp cut into rectangular strips. When the soup became slightly thick, he finally turned the heat to high and boiled it, and picked out the ginger slices and green onion segments with a colander.
At this time, the soup in the pot has begun to gurgle. Towards the end of the cooking process, the soup becomes thicker than ordinary soup and slightly milky white. The delicious and mellow taste of kelp and bone soup gradually escapes from the edge of the pot lid.
The moment Gu Yumian opened the pot, the rich aroma filled the air!
audience:"!!!"
The little snow leopard moved its nose, and the baby panda rolled its round eyes around. It held Gu Yumian's hand and made rapid whimpering sounds.
The audience and the children once again had the same thoughts: It smells so good, I want to drink it!
Because the live broadcast was short, it didn't make it into the top ten of the day's total popularity list, but Gu Yumian's live broadcast room's ranking in the real-time popularity list kept climbing - this shows that his audience growth was terrifying, and it didn't take long for him to firmly occupy the first place in the real-time popularity of the living area.
15 million viewers.
"Wait, I haven't added salt yet." Gu Yumian scooped a spoonful of soup with a large spoon and took a sip. After adding a small spoonful of salt and sesame oil, he gave it to the little snow leopard to taste. "Do you think this tastes okay?"
Because the audience is from the perspective of the panda baby, they can only watch the little snow leopard eat the soup together with the little Tangyuan. The little snow leopard raised his chin with a bit of inexplicable arrogance and joy, tilted his head and rubbed it in Gu Yumian's palm, saying that it was delicious and very satisfied.
The audience and the dazed panda baby: "..." They drooled with lemon flavor.
Fortunately, Gu Yumian was a fair parent. After giving Tuantuan a taste, he used a small porcelain spoon to scoop a sip and gave Yuanyuan a taste as well: "Is it too bland? Or just right?"
A moment later.
The baby panda couldn't help but roll over on his belly, holding his belly: "Boo, boo, boo!"
The rich, fragrant bone broth has a light, pleasant flavor. The essence of the bones has been fully extracted, and the rich, sweet, yet not at all greasy flavor spreads across the tongue. One spoonful leaves a warm, comfortable warmth from throat to stomach.
The spare ribs were stewed in the soup pot until they were soft and separated from the bones. Gu Yumian also ingeniously added some red dates and wolfberries. The slightly sweet taste accompanied by the tender and rich meat aroma of the spare ribs flowed between the lips and teeth with the soup, which was nourishing and nutritious and had a long aftertaste.
The little snow leopard and the baby panda couldn't wait to drink more.
Gu Yumian smiled and patted their little heads. He first poured out the soup and let it cool slightly. The soup alone wasn't enough to fill him up, so he used a small portion of the soup to make wontons.
Cooking wontons is very simple. Add broth, wontons and two lettuce leaves. After cooking, pour the broth into a small bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onions and a little salt and sesame oil, then put the wontons and blanched lettuce into the bowl, sprinkle with chopped seaweed, and it will be full of freshness and fragrance!
Gu Yumian also picked up a small piece of kelp and a small wonton for the baby panda.
The kelp has a soft, chewy texture, and the broth is incredibly refreshing when swallowed. The wontons, on the other hand, offer a completely different flavor. They soak up the rich broth, and when you bite into them, the warm, fragrant broth bursts in your mouth. The wontons' meat filling is succulent and chewy, and paired with the crispy seaweed, they create a simple yet captivating delicacy.
The audience was shocked.
The barrage of comments had already exploded several times while he was drinking soup before, but now he showed no sign of fatigue and continued to swarm out in layers!
Boy B: "It tastes just right! This soup is delicious!!! Ahh ...
[Meow: The kelp and wontons are delicious too. My stomach feels so good. Thank you, Mianmian! I'll give you three fireworks! Hehehehe!!!]
[Youyunduo: I can't say enough about it. It's sweet and moist, the meat is tender and refreshing, and delicious. Five fireworks are presented.]
[Pink envelope: A bowl of hot soup and some of this on a cold winter's day...wontons? That's awesome! I'm really looking forward to spending Christmas and New Year's with Mianmian.]
The special effects of the gifts exploded one after another on the screen, and the popularity of the live broadcast room was pushed to a peak again. Countless viewers poured in every second.
The number of viewers quickly exceeded 20 million, entering the top ten of the real-time popularity list, and the ranking continued to climb.
Although the room had an automatic temperature control system, Gu Yumian lit the small heater, and the crackling sound of the wood fire made this winter feel particularly warm. Outside the window, heavy snow fell like goose feathers. It was getting dark, and the frozen lake in the upper city reflected the sunset.
Gu Yumian held the children and sat on the cushioned kotatsu provided in the waiting room. The floor was also warm. Each of them had a bowl of soup and wontons. They chatted while enjoying afternoon tea, which was a relief from the long journey.
Drinking soup and eating wontons can fill a hungry stomach without making you feel bloated. After eating, you can take a short rest and then go to sleep.
It is indeed incredible that a winter live broadcast in the middle of summer in the downtown area could attract so many people, but Gu Yumian really did it.
At the end of the meal, Gu Yumian used a small comb to comb the fur of the two puppies and smooth it out. The slender fingers brought a comfortable touch, and the warmth of the fire enveloped the body, making people's mood gradually transition from the joy of eating to drowsy relaxation.
After the enthusiastic climax, the atmosphere and rhythm were restored by Gu Yumian with ease, and the show ended successfully after the emotional ups and downs of more than 20 million people.
"There's still an hour until the formalities are completed," Gu Yumian checked the time and narrowed his eyes. "After this meal, let's take a nap first. Then...see you all tomorrow."
He waved goodbye to the audience and the scene gradually faded out.
Unfortunately, this live broadcast was too short, and the audience was reluctant to leave and felt like they had not seen enough.
But because of this, everyone is looking forward to the entire trip to the upper town even more - 60 to 70 percent of the audience have even set their alarms for tomorrow to get up early and wait for Gu Yumian to start broadcasting.
Perhaps it is because the audience recommends it to each other and the popularity continues to ferment.
In the last ten minutes, the number of people in Gu Yumian's live broadcast room exceeded everyone's expectations, skyrocketing from 25 million to more than 30 million, and at one point entered the top three of the real-time popularity list on the homepage!
When I woke up, the staff reminded me that the procedures had been completed.
Gu Yumian packed up the remaining wontons and placed them in a plastic container. After some thought, he decided to take the container with him, just in case Xuetuan and Xiaotangyuan got hungry on the way.
Gu Yumian got up first and packed his luggage. He then picked up the sleepy little snow leopard and the panda baby, who was rubbing his eyes, and put them in their cradles. Then he walked out of the waiting room with his family. As soon as he left the room, the waiting room disappeared into thin air behind him.
The scene outside the waiting room is similar to that of an airport lobby. There are very few people in the upper town area, and the occasional passengers coming and going are also in a hurry.
Gu Yumian was thinking about whether to call for a levitator or how to go. The Academy of Sciences had arranged accommodation for him. He lowered his head inadvertently and was suddenly stunned.
"Chirp." Hello.
A snow-white little creature with a fluffy tail tipped with silver-gray sat upright in front of him, its dark eyes gazing at him seriously. The little creature had a formal tie tied around its neck and a small white coat draped over it.
After meeting Gu Yumian's gaze, the big fluffy tail stiffened for a moment, as if a little embarrassed, and soon began to shake faster again.
A certain young genius who is not yet an adult has a bad habit of changing into his original form when he gets excited.
Gu Yumian: “……?”
The little snow leopard and the baby panda woke up at the same time. The little snow leopard sat up alertly with its ears erect, glanced around, and then looked down at the newly appeared little Arctic fox with a cold and condescending look. The baby panda scratched its ears and hugged Gu Yumian's hand with an inexplicable sense of grievance.
Gu Yumian looked around, pondered for a moment, then leaned over and extended his hand. The Arctic fox cub's eyes lit up, and just as it was about to jump into Gu Yumian's arms, it was picked up in mid-air by another pair of hands.
"Mr. Gu, I'm sorry," said the chief assistant, a young man, who arrived late, wiping his sweat and carefully picking up the Arctic fox cub. "This is our Academy's... ahem, lifeblood. I'm so sorry I almost offended you."
Lifeline?? Gu Yumian thought the word was a bit strange and wondered, was it a mascot or something?
"It's okay." He shook his head indifferently.
The little fox struggled in mid-air for a moment, and after a moment, the whole fox wilted: "..."
The little snow leopard and the baby panda breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. One of them lay down on Gu Yumian's shoulder lazily and asserted its sovereignty, with its long tail wrapped around its neck, while the other one hugged Gu Yumian's palm and rubbed it, whimpering coquettishly.
"Then let's go now." The young man walked in front to lead the way. Gu Yumian nodded in agreement and pushed the cradle and stroller.
The Academy of Sciences coming to pick up Gu Yumian was already a grand occasion. The chief and his assistant came in person to pick him up, and there was a professional hovercraft parked outside that could take him directly to his residence. However—
I had just taken two steps when there was a sudden commotion in the hall.
Gu Yumian looked in the direction of the sound out of curiosity and saw a very gorgeous and majestic hovercraft landing. The hatch opened and more than ten servants walked down quickly and in unison.
"It looks like some noble is arriving," the Academy assistant said, taking a quick look and chatting with Gu Yumian. "Except for us workers who come to the upper city for work, most of the others have this kind of display. Hmm, but this is quite luxurious. I guess only nobles with royal connections would dare to do this..."
Gu Yumian: "So that's how it is."
The little snow leopard listened noncommittally, its gray-blue eyes narrowed lazily. A snow-white little Arctic fox tilted its head back, gazing into the distance. A baby panda sucked its paw in a daze.
The assistant and Gu Yumian both gradually lowered their voices.
——A long carpet was spread out from the private hovercraft, extending all the way to Gu Yumian's feet.
Servants in uniform stood on both sides, and in the middle, a middle-aged butler in a tuxedo walked over step by step with a bouquet of flowers in his hand and stood in front of Gu Yumian.
Everything was completely out of tune with the technologically advanced surroundings. The middle-aged butler bowed before the bewildered Gu Yumian, the dazed baby panda, and the indifferent-looking little snow leopard.
"Mr. Gu, Your Majesty... Young Masters, sorry for the wait. Welcome to the Upper City."
The little snow leopard nodded slightly in satisfaction.
Gu Yumian and the people from the Academy of Sciences: “…………”
Gu Yumian: “???”
etc.
When did he switch to... the role of the overbearing CEO Shangguan Yumian, who controls the economic lifeline of the entire galaxy?
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