Gu Yumian had taken the little snow leopard to a "hot spring" on Tak Planet before, but that wasn't strictly a hot spring; it was just a bath. Hot springs were only considered hot springs if they gushed out from underground and contained minerals, like those at the Hot Spring Villa.
There are etiquettes for taking a hot spring bath. You don’t have to be so rigid, but some sense of ritual is still good.
"You need to take a quick bath before soaking," Gu Yumian said after wiping the children's paws one by one. "Who's going first? Tuantuan can't."
The little snow leopard wiped its paws first, so it was a give-and-take process.
The little snow leopard immediately became unhappy, with a cold face and angrily pushed Gu Yumian's palm with its claws. But Gu Yumian, a parent who always valued fairness, would not indulge his cub in special treatment. He said no and it was no.
Gu Yumian asked the baby panda and the little fox to play their favorite game of "pushing paws". The baby panda stared at Gu Yumian's hands and the little fox's fluffy tail with its round eyes, but unfortunately lost. Gu Yumian picked up the little fox first.
[2567 Like You: Hey, why do we have to shower before soaking in a hot spring? I thought soaking in a hot spring was a shower in itself.]
"Even a small independent hot spring like this is a public resource," Gu Yumian shook his head.
"So, wash thoroughly before you go to the hot springs. This will not contaminate the water, and you can also familiarize yourself with the water temperature beforehand to avoid getting burned."
The hot spring was outdoors, surrounded by a circle of stones. Gu Yumian's towel, tray, wooden bucket and other items were placed on the edge of the pool.
Gu Yumian filled a small wooden bucket with water from the outlet of the hot spring pool. Worried that the little fox was not used to the feeling of its fur being wet by water, he soaked a towel in the water first, took it out and wrung it out before gently wiping the little fox's sides.
He rubbed the shower gel specially prepared for the little fox into bubbles in the palm of his hand, and applied it evenly from behind the ears to the whole body along the growth direction of the Arctic fox's long and thick snow-white fur.
Then take a small scoop, scoop up a little water and sprinkle it lightly on the little fox, while using a soft small brush to help, follow the water flow to wash away the foam, and let it feel the temperature of the hot spring water to see if it will feel uncomfortable.
When the little fox was being bathed, the little snow leopard sat on Gu Yumian's shoulder unhappily, yawning listlessly.
The baby panda followed suit. When Gu Yumian took the towel, it also put a small towel on its head to ask for praise. Its silly and cute appearance made Gu Yumian laugh.
[TGX772: Xiaoxuetuan: Unhappiness written all over her face.jpg]
[Meow: Mianmian is smiling again, so sweet, woooo, woooo, I love Mianmian's dimples so much. From the beginning of the Takstar livestream to now, Mianmian has been smiling more and more. I hope Mianmian gets better and better in the future. Sending you some fireworks.]
Many new viewers flocked in every second. Although it was getting late, the total popularity and number of people in Gu Yumian's live broadcast room continued to grow at an extremely high speed.
Although the little fox isn't a dog, it actually has many canine traits, most notably being very well-behaved and obedient. Despite appearing intelligent, it acts somewhat nerdily and rigidly, and isn't very good at interacting with people.
When taking a bath, the little snow leopard and the baby panda would move around, but the little fox just sat there straight. He would lift his paws and tilt his head back when Gu Yumian asked him to. He was too shy to look at him, so Gu Yumian had to observe him very carefully to determine whether he was feeling uncomfortable.
It's not that he is estranged from him, but the little fox seems to have developed the habit of not wanting to cause trouble to others since he was a child. The more important the person is, the more cautious he is in his attitude.
"Don't you like the little brush?" Gu Yumian rinsed the foam off his hand and replaced the brush with his own hand, gently massaging the fox's skin while rinsing off the foam. "Next time you don't like it, tell me, okay? Tell me once, and I'll give you a cookie as a reward."
He wiped his hands and took out a small plate. Sure enough, he let the little fox pick out a small cookie. This was a snack baked specifically for children to satisfy their cravings. It didn't contain sugar, salt, or cocoa powder, which might harm the internal organs. The main ingredients were cheese, synthetic milk, and some chopped nuts.
Gu Yumian also had the unique idea of using molds to bake cookies into shapes such as hearts, small bamboos, small bows, and strawberries.
When it was baked, the little snow leopard and the baby panda had actually eaten it on their own initiative, especially the little snow leopard - it really regarded itself as the head of the family, and the whole family including Gu Yumian belonged to it. When the mood struck, it would swagger and take a piece of Gu Yumian's freshly baked food.
Gu Yumian also caught the panda baby, sneaking in to nibble on a biscuit. After a few whimpering sounds, Gu Yumian softened and let it go. Only a little fox could be so dedicated to its duties. If Gu Yumian said no, he would never do it.
The little fox was surprised at first, then after looking at the plate, he found that he wanted every cookie. Finally, he hesitated between a small strawberry and a small bow, and was so entangled that his big tail wilted.
Gu Yumian casually coaxed her from the side: "Tell me what you don't like once, and you can reward me with a small cookie."
Little Fox: “…”
It looked at Gu Yumian with a bit of grievance and wagged its tail. After confirming that Gu Yumian really would not let it go, an obvious struggle appeared on its little face: it didn't want to cause trouble for Gu Yumian, but it wanted the cookies baked by Gu Yumian.
"What's not to like?"
The little fox was quiet for a moment, and finally prepared himself mentally. He grabbed the corner of Gu Yumian's clothes with his claws and carefully squeezed into his arms.
“Chi.”
He doesn't like to sit on the ground and wants to be held.
Can I have my biscuits now? The little fox looked at Yumian shyly and covered his eyes with his paws.
Gu Yumian: "..."
Gu Yumian's heart melted at the cuteness, and the smile on his face was almost unusually silly. He had no time to care about the minor problem of his shirt being wet from the little fox's wet fur. He held the two small cookies that the little fox had set its eyes on in his palm and gave them to it.
The little fox lowered his head and took hold of the two biscuits. He was reluctant to eat them at first. He first took a photo of himself and the biscuits with the children's laptop before eating them.
The audience, both spectators and participants, immediately commented on the screen with a series of comments like "Wow, they're so cute! Mianmian and Qiuqiu are both completely locked in!" and "Ah ...
Little Snow Leopard: “…”
Gu Yumian could almost see the sour bubbles coming out of the little snow leopard's body, floating up little by little from beside him. It stretched out its claws to block Gu Yumian's sight and prevent him from seeing the Arctic fox cub, but then realized that this was just an attempt to cover up the truth. It first got angry with the little fox, and finally started to get angry with itself.
It felt that Gu Yumian must like stupid ones. If it were not so smart, there might not be a place for these two idiots in the family.
...Although the idea itself is stupid enough.
The baby panda was accidentally hit by a stray bullet again. He just hugged the biscuit and said, "Hmm?"
"Alright, alright," Gu Yumian said, his shirt already wet. He simply picked up all three children, kissed them on the forehead one by one, and said seriously, "Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan, and Qiu Qiu all like it. Let's take a quick bath. We'll have a hot spring bath and some delicious food later, okay?"
Because the little snow leopard looked particularly sour and unhappy, Gu Yumian felt distressed. He held its little paws, picked it up, and coaxed it softly for a long time, and finally let it choose from the biscuit plate by itself.
The little snow leopard didn't want to leave any food for the little fox and the baby panda, so he simply took the whole plate away. Finally, he raised his chin arrogantly and calmed down.
Gu Yumian didn't have the heart to tell him that he had baked another box.
“…”
Gu Yumian really did speed things up, but without making the children feel uncomfortable. First, he bathed and wiped the little fox, wrapped it in a large, fluffy, warm towel to prevent it from catching a cold, and then bathed the baby panda and the little snow leopard.
The three of them have different shower gels, lotions, and combs and brushes. Most of them are made by Gu Yumian himself and are placed in different categories in a small box. This is the luggage that Gu Yumian just picked up.
The audience is now from the perspective of the little fox.
The shower gel made by Gu Yumian is different from those sold on the market and does not contain any additional fragrance or pigment.
The shower gel exclusively for Little Fox has a very light woody scent, which remains on the skin after taking a shower, like the crackling pine wood burning in an indoor fireplace. It is a nostalgic smell that is very suitable for winter.
The bathing area is very close to the hot spring, so it doesn't feel cold outside even in winter.
When Gu Yumian was bathing the little snow leopard and the baby panda, he was still holding the little fox. The audience could feel as if they were wrapped in a big fluffy bath towel and curled up in Gu Yumian's arms. Their vision, smell and hearing all told all the feelings at that moment.
——It feels so comfortable to let Gu Yumian help me take a bath. His hands always seem to relax every inch of my bones, and the temperature of his palms is just right. I feel a little sleepy after washing, and the bath towel on my body also smells like it has been exposed to the sun.
The little fox couldn't help but curl up in Gu Yumian's arms again.
The warm, sulfurous steam from the hot springs penetrates your nostrils, and the relaxed and lively feeling of chatting with your family while bathing, mixed with a spoonful of wind and moonlight, creates a gentle and romantic world of human nature that is limited to winter.
I want to spend the whole winter like this.
The barrage stopped for a moment.
The atmosphere in the comments had been quite heated from the very beginning. At this moment, it felt like all the emotions had accumulated to a climax...
A moment later, comments and gifts poured out like snowflakes!
[There's a home in the mine: Holy shit! Hurry up, hurry up, I want to soak in the hot springs, eat the midnight snack that Mian Mian made, and sleep with Mian Mian!]
[Big Pants Cotton Flower: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love Mianmian and the cubs so much. Now I cover myself with the quilt and start dreaming.]
[Ge Zi: I'm currently studying abroad on a planet over 300 light years away from home. I can only go home once every three years. It's been a while since I felt at home... Thanks, host QAQ, for throwing some fireworks.]
The number of viewers in the live broadcast room skyrocketed to over 80 million at this moment, and more new viewers were pouring in every second!
Not only did it instantly become the most popular on the homepage, but its ranking, which had dropped on the popularity list that day due to the interruption of the live broadcast, also climbed rapidly again, quickly entering the top three, and was about to surpass the record of Gu Yumian's last live broadcast at the Academy of Sciences.
And this is just the beginning.
After finally finishing their bath, Gu Yumian carried the children into the small hot spring pool like dumplings and finally felt a lot more relaxed.
The baby panda seemed to be the one who adapted the best. As soon as it entered the water, it became lively. It first used its paws to splash water on its belly, then tried to play with the little fox, which seemed a little nervous, and asked the little fox to continue playing "pushing paws" with it.
The little snow leopard glanced at them, half submerged in the hot spring, its head lazily resting in Gu Yumian's palm by the pool. Its other paw pressed against Gu Yumian's wrist, preventing him from leaving. Still as clingy as ever.
"Tuantuan, let me go away for a moment," Gu Yumian said helplessly and amusedly, "I'll bring you some drinks and some midnight snacks."
The little snow leopard retracted its claws unhappily.
In my previous life, there were special hot spring tours in Japan, which involved going to various places to soak in hot springs. Japan does have a hot spring culture for many years, and there are hot spring hotels in many places.
"Don't soak in hot springs for too long, or you'll feel dizzy and have palpitations." Gu Yumian brought over a plate of fruit wine and juice. Seeing that the children were adapting well and had no intention of fighting, he nodded in relief. "Besides the many benefits of hot springs themselves, soaking in hot springs also has..."
Enjoy the scenery, taste wine and eat delicious food.
Hot springs in different locations offer different views. Gu Yumian had once soaked in Hakone's Red Leaf Onsen during a previous trip. In autumn, one could enjoy the maple forest and the moon while enjoying a relaxing soak. In addition, there are hot springs by the sea, cliffs, and waterfalls.
And now the scenery of this pond is also very good
The hot spring villa is built on Chaike Mountain. While soaking in the small pool, you can see the moon hanging halfway up the mountain. The endless night surrounds you, and unmelted snow piles up on the treetops, falling down when the wind blows.
The three children had basically adapted by now. The baby panda was no longer as lively and active as it was at the beginning. It lowered its round head and looked at the hot spring water in a daze. Suddenly, it excitedly wanted to fish out the moon in the water and asked the little fox to help it hold it.
The little fox, like a sensible older brother, carefully helped the panda cub scoop up water, chirping as he did so. The little snow leopard watched lazily with its eyes downcast. Suddenly, with a twitch of its long tail, it picked up an empty glass bottle from the edge of the pond and let the panda cub put the "moon" in it.
Gu Yumian watched for a while, and when the baby panda came over to him with the moon in his hands, he finally couldn't help laughing.
This is the moon that three children picked for him together. Gu Yumian decided to keep it well.
"Thank you Tuantuanyuanyuan and Qiuqiu."
Comments: "Wow wow wow, this family is so sweet and adorable! I want to pick the moon for Mian Mian, too." "Is it because I've lived with Mian Mian for so long that my brain has too much sugar?" "Giving the moon to the kids is so adorable and romantic! !"
Gu Yumian's heart was also soft, as if he had eaten a piece of candy. He quietly remembered the feeling at this moment, and then lightly clasped his hands together to call everyone's attention:
"Then... let's have some juice."
"This is a semi-private onsen, so you can drink and eat. If you go to the public pool tomorrow, you won't be able to eat."
Of course, children are not allowed to drink alcohol. The alcohol content of the fruit wine chosen by Gu Yumian is almost the same as that of fruit juice. He poured a glass for each of the three children.
The audience still sees the little fox from his perspective.
The hot springs, containing natural minerals, can be a bit tight at first due to the sudden increase in temperature. But soon, you'll feel a refreshing, comfortable sweat, and your back will soon feel soft. Through the steaming white water, you can see the winter moonlight, the pine forest, and the snow that's about to melt...
At this time, have a glass of fruit wine. The slightly chilled fruit wine has the taste of raspberries, which is sweet and slightly sour. You can also bite into the refreshing fruit pulp. One mouthful can wash away a lot of the heat from the hot spring.
It is simply a great happiness in the world.
The little snow leopard rested its furry head against Gu Yumian's palm, its eyes narrowed in contentment. The panda baby scratched its belly and purred contentedly. The little fox couldn't help but shyly lower its head and chirp a few times before sidling up to Gu Yumian and taking a sip of fruit wine.
It was almost ten o'clock in the evening, but the number of people in the live broadcast room continued to soar!
After the wine comes the delicious food.
"I'll make some crab soup dumplings. They're quick and easy to eat without feeling full."
It's not suitable to eat too greasy food in hot springs, but too light will be tasteless. Gu Yumian considered it comprehensively and decided to do this. There happened to be a simple small stove prepared next to the pool that could be used for steaming, perhaps considering the guests' dietary needs.
[Pillow and Cat: We have hot springs to soak in, fruit wine to drink, and even delicious food to eat... I'm drooling, you're so nice, host.]
【Marshmallow: Looking forward to it!!!】
Gu Yumian simply set up a small platform next to the hot spring pool so that he could keep an eye on the children to prevent any accidents while doing his work.
There is actually a lot of knowledge involved in making soup dumplings. Gu Yumian only learned a few skills from his elders. He is not as skilled as the professional chefs, but he thinks his soup dumplings are delicious enough.
"We have some leftover flour from making ramen tonight. We'll use it to make the dough. This time, we'll add salt and alkaline water to the dough."
The general process is similar, this time mixing the dough into granules before kneading it into a ball. Gu Yumian places the dough on a simple chopping board, kneading it while deftly dipping his fingers in water and folding it repeatedly, rolling it into a round shape and letting it rest before rolling it out.
Soon, pieces of dough that were thick in the middle and thin around the edges were completed.
“For the filling, you need to process several ingredients separately.”
This time, the main fillings were synthetic chicken, synthetic pork skin and bones, and, of course, crab roe. Gu Yumian washed and blanched all the synthetic meat he'd purchased online, then boiled a pot of water on an alcohol stove and tossed all the ingredients in, simmering over high heat.
Soon, the water in the pot boiled. Gu Yumian removed the pork and diced it, deboning the chicken and dicing it. As for the skin, he scooped it out with a long spoon when it was slightly tender, then chopped it up with a knife in one hand.
The synthetic crabs are steamed in a steamer, then shelled and crushed, put into a pan with minced ginger and cooking wine and stir-fried, and soon a rich aroma overflows.
The broth from the bones on the stove was nearly thick. Gu Yumian took out a bowl, filtered it, skimmed off the residue, and boiled it again until it was thoroughly thick. He added diced chicken and pork, and the broth didn't break even with a spoon. In a few moments, the broth was bubbling over the alcohol stove, emitting a delicious aroma.
audience:"!!!"
The three children were dizzy after soaking in the hot spring. They were leaning on the edge of the pool. Even the reserved little snow leopard couldn't help but look into the pot out of curiosity.
"Wait a moment, it will be ready soon." Gu Yumian curled his eyes, "I'm going to start wrapping it. Do you think you can learn it?"
At this time, add a few spoonfuls of soy sauce, boiled sugar and fried golden crab roe, stir constantly, wait for it to condense into soup filling, then break it up - at this time, Gu Yumian gently picks up the prepared dough with one hand, scoops in the soup filling, holds it with one hand, pushes forward with the other hand to pinch the folds, closes the palms and then opens them, and it becomes an exquisite and cute bun.
[Boy B: I'm so down on my knees, bro! Who could possibly learn this?! Anchor, do you think I should send my hand over, or do you send the buns over?]
[Yihang Bailu: I'll never be able to learn this in my next life, but it's just a small problem. I'm more concerned about when I can eat it now! !]
Now there is only one last step left. Gu Yumian fills a steamer with soup dumplings and puts them on the stove to steam.
The hot spring pool is filled with steam, the moon is at its zenith, and the unique hot spring wine and delicious food on this winter night make you feel like you will remember this night for a long, long time.
The number of viewers soared all the way, reaching as many as 90 million at this time, and the ranking on the popularity list that day also entered the top three and was about to reach the top.
at the same time……
Gu Yumian glanced at the time and nodded. A moment later, the first basket of soup dumplings emerged from the oven, under the expectant gazes of three children and the gazes of ninety million viewers.
The crystal clear skin is as thin as paper, and you can faintly see the tender crab meat and the flowing mellow and thick soup. The soft and unusually rich aroma is wafting into your nose. Just by looking at and smelling it, you can almost imagine the taste of the soup filling your mouth without overflowing, refreshing, delicious and not greasy.
Just one glance is enough to make you salivate!
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