A few minutes later, the hot spring entrance lounge.
Out of consideration for the baby panda, and because Gu Yumian didn't really want to share a pool with others, he spent two or three days applying for an independent energy quantum hot spring pool. He originally thought it was impossible, but unexpectedly, his application was suddenly approved last night.
It is a small pool with complete facilities and beautiful scenery. It has its own lounge and cleaning room, as well as a kitchenette and dining room, so you can eat directly after soaking.
Gu Yumian didn't go back to the cabin, but brought the kids directly to the hot spring area.
"After a snowball fight, you'll sweat, so it's more comfortable to take a break and then soak in a hot spring," he explained. "But you can't soak right away. It's dangerous to come into direct contact with water after strenuous exercise."
[Powder Puff: Just now, during the snowball fight, Tuan Tuan was showing off! Honestly, for a cub, Xue Tuan's patterns and fur are so beautiful. This is the first time I've seen such a beautiful albino... He'll probably grow up to be a handsome guy!]
Yogurt Popsicle: Poor Qiuqiu, so sad.
[ajgfuf: What do you all have nothing to do this afternoon? Why are there so many comments in the livestream? Damn, I can't even find myself.]
In the time it took to say these few words, before the half-hour natural blocking period was over, the number of people online in the live broadcast room had already risen to 20 million - this was mainly because Gu Yumian had a high audience stickiness. Even at three or four in the afternoon, which was not a very popular time, the increase in the audience was extremely terrifying.
In addition, although the time spent playing in the snow was short, it also gave the audience a sense of participation and entertainment, and the barrage of comments was full of lively discussions.
Gu Yumian saw that they were chatting happily, smiled, set the interval between posting barrages, and left them alone.
Now there are other things to do.
"Let's not have snowball fights anymore," Gu Yumian casually turned on the heater and sat cross-legged on the wooden floor, holding a dumpling in one hand and another on his shoulder. He couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder if I can keep it..."
The little fox's fur was wilted by the snowballs, and there were ice chips on its neck, tail, and even face. Its ears drooped, and it looked a little pitiful as it curled up in Gu Yumian's arms.
Of course, the little snow leopard had triumphed in that snowball fight. While the little fox had the advantage of being an Arctic fox, how could a scientist, often sedentary in a lab, defeat a king with real battlefield experience and a fighting prowess surpassing even a cheat? Even if both were cubs and didn't use their powers, how could they possibly defeat him?
If the little snow leopard hadn't deliberately shown off his skills, he might have won more easily, almost effortlessly. At this moment, the little snow leopard lazily raised his chin, and with his long tail, he tried to push the little fox out of Gu Yumian's arms without leaving any trace.
The baby panda was much more well-behaved. He sat down next to the little fox and, together with Gu Yumian, stretched out his paws to help it brush off the ice chips on its fur.
After playing in the snow for more than an hour, the three children all had some ice and snow on their bodies. Since their fur was long and thick, if they didn't smooth it off and it melted, they might catch a cold, and it wouldn't be clean either.
Since they were going to play in the snow, Gu Yumian also made preparations in advance, such as a small brush, a thick blanket, a hot water bottle, hot drinks, and snacks, so that they could quickly transition to a hot spring bath after playing in the snow.
"I'll help Tuantuan, Yuanyuan and Qiuqiu remove the ice first," Gu Yumian said, holding the little fox in his arms. He had already cleaned the paws. Some small pieces of ice were stuck in the crevices of the paws. Gu Yumian used a very fine soft brush to clean them out, saying:
"Have some hot drinks and some snacks, then go to the hot springs."
As he spoke, Gu Yumian cleaned up the little fox. He wiped it clean with a large towel and wrapped it in a warm blanket. Just as he was about to carry it aside to sit, the little fox suddenly shivered.
Gu Yumian stopped moving and took the little guy back into his arms, rubbing his head distressedly: "Are you cold, Qiuqiu? Okay, I'll hold you and sleep for a while, don't catch a cold."
The little fox rolled itself into a ball with its big tail, nodded, and chirped softly and shyly.
The audience all saw it from the perspective of the little fox, and of course they were reluctant to leave Gu Yumian's arms.
At this time, a large number of comments were floating around in the barrage, such as "Qiuqiu, you did a great job", "Congratulations everyone, you have successfully renewed your Mianmian Embrace x1", and "I am willing to lie here forever". With more than 30 million people, the atmosphere was very warm.
The little snow leopard's good mood disappeared in an instant: "..."
It hesitated for a few seconds, jumped down from Gu Yumian's shoulder, and sat right in front of him. Then, very slowly and unskillfully, it shivered.
The first time, Gu Yumian was helping the panda baby clean the ice chips off its fur and didn't notice that the panda baby's round head kept trying to push into Gu Yumian's arms, making his work somewhat difficult.
The little snow leopard waited a long time for Gu Yumian to come and hold him, appearing lazy and absent-minded, but actually feeling a bit anxious. It stretched out its paw to press Gu Yumian's wrist, hesitated for a moment, then tried to imitate the little fox's previous gesture... and shook it again.
Like a little fool who is a little naive, whose intentions are too obvious, and who is trying to scam someone for the first time.
It's not a baby panda, and its acting talent is almost zero, so you can see through it at a glance.
Gu Yumian tried hard to hold back his smile, but a little smile still appeared from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows. He was a little touched by the cuteness of the little snow leopard, so he held the little snow leopard under his ribs, rubbed his soft neck, and then kissed his ear and whispered:
"Tuantuan wants a hug too? Just say it. When have I ever rejected you? Silly."
The little snow leopard's body was stiff, its face was stern, the tips of its ears were slightly hot, and it didn't move.
And the audience: "..."
The barrage of comments was silent for a short while, and then countless memes or screams burst out at once!
[Lilihuabai: Ahh ...
Vivian: It's over, my brain is on an endless loop, stupid~
Oreo: Voting is now open for the C position competition for the Mian family. Buy now and leave now. I'll buy a ticket first, group boss, hehehe.
[Washing face without a towel: Yes, it’s Silly Tuantuan from Mianmian’s family! !!! I love seeing your family’s daily life so much. Please continue to be so happy in the future. Here are some fireworks for you.]
Many people have had the same doubts before, why is Gu Yumian's live broadcast content so bland? Although the rhythm is precise, it can't be called fast. At first glance, it looks like a diary, but it attracts so many viewers.
After watching the live broadcast, the answer to the question becomes very simple.
Just like at this moment, Gu Yumian was patiently and carefully wiping the little snow leopard clean with a large towel, a faint smile at the corner of his eyes. The three little fur balls were huddled in his arms, sometimes with small conflicts and fights, and sometimes without, chatting about some insignificant topics.
The hot spring has its own small lounge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the endless snow-capped mountains and the clear blue sky, with the afternoon and evening light shining softly.
After a hearty snowball fight, snuggling in the warm, clean embrace of a young man to rest and take a nap, the faint scent of wild grass at the tip of my nose arousing, is an unforgettable experience that is simply irreplaceable. Moreover, the sun will soon set, and there will be hot springs, delicious food, and wine...
It's like the most ordinary and romantic landscape poem in the world.
As a spectator and participant, it became very difficult to look away. I couldn't help but follow Gu Yumian's rhythm to experience more.
The number of viewers in the live broadcast room continued to soar, and various gift special effects and barrages exploded one after another as if they were free.
[Chocolate Matcha: I love this live broadcast room!! I love the host and the kids too]
[I love eating ramen: Please continue to be so happy +1. Every time I watch the live broadcast, my mood becomes much better and warmer. I love you so much. I have ten thousand words to confess my love for you.]
The number of real-time viewers is 50 million.
At 4:30 in the afternoon, as soon as the half-hour blocking period was over, Gu Yumian's live broadcast room directly rushed into the top ten of the real-time popularity list on the homepage, and even quickly climbed up three more places!
Many people couldn't help but be amazed. According to this growth trend, it is very likely that the record will be broken again today.
Gu Yumian glanced at the time and the growing popularity of the live broadcast room. He felt a little embarrassed and a little happy to be praised.
He pondered for a moment, then very gently eased the overly enthusiastic atmosphere:
"Thank you all for your gifts and your love. Okay, I've cleaned up Tuantuan, Yuanyuan, and Qiuqiu... Let's have some honey citron tea and some takoyaki to replenish our energy."
Gu Yumian personally feels that drinking a cup of warm honey grapefruit tea after playing in the snow and sweating is both comfortable and not greasy.
As for takoyaki, since the portion is small and delicious, it is also very suitable as a snack to fill the stomach before taking a hot spring bath.
Gu Yumian reiterated: "Some cats don't like the smell of citrus. This is normal. If you don't like it, don't force yourself to accept it."
It’s just because the little snow leopard is not averse to citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, so Gu Yumian will occasionally make some drinks and snacks using citrus fruits, but not too many.
"Grapefruits usually need to be soaked in hot water to make them easier to peel and pickle."
Gu Yumian had already soaked the pomelo in hot water and fished it out immediately. He held a small knife in one hand and scraped off a thin layer of the pomelo's yellow-green skin. He then cut it into thin strips and marinated it with a very small amount of salt.
"We can just mash the pulp with a spoon."
Gu Yumian put down the knife and directly removed the core and outer skin of the pomelo, leaving the flesh and mashing it with a spoon in a bowl. The flesh and pomelo juice mixed together, and a light sour and sweet fragrance could be smelled.
As for the large pieces of grapefruit peel, Gu Yumian directly disposed of them to prevent them from being accidentally eaten by children.
The little fox and the panda cub were both wrapped in blankets, their round heads pressed close together, peeking out curiously. They looked like two adorable little silkworm pupae.
Because the little snow leopard insisted on sticking to Gu Yumian, it also sat on Gu Yumian's shoulder, lowered its head and sniffed Gu Yumian's fingers, with a strange expression, and it was unclear whether it liked the taste of pomelo or not.
"Do you like it?" Gu Yumian couldn't help but smile when he saw the little snow leopard, and a small dimple appeared on his lips.
The little snow leopard's gray-blue eyes froze for a moment, and as he looked at Gu Yumian's small dimples, he nodded involuntarily...
Soon it looked away in disbelief and embarrassment, not knowing who it was sulking with.
When it was almost crushed, Gu Yumian put the pomelo peel, pulp and rock sugar into the pot and added water to cook. He boiled it over high heat for a while before turning it to low heat, stirring it from time to time with a long spoon to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
Before long, the pot of pomelo juice had thickened, and the pomelo peels within had changed color. The icing sugar and the pale golden pomelo juice were simmered together until they were a translucent golden color. The uniquely sour and sweet pomelo flavor emanated, its appetizing aroma tantalizing enough to make the throat tingle.
[Good Gay Friend: This smells so refreshing and warm (-﹃-) Host, can I drink it right out of the cup?]
"No, it would be a bit greasy if you drink it directly, and it might even taste bitter," Gu Yumian shook his head. He used a long spoon to test it, but could only scoop out a small amount of juice. He then poured out the soup, let it cool a little, and added honey and stirred it.
"It still needs to be refrigerated before we can soak it. Let's make takoyaki first."
As a snack that once spread from Japan to the whole of China, takoyaki is indeed simple to prepare, but simplicity also has its own unique flavor. The aroma of grilled octopus balls from a roadside stall is enough to captivate most children on the street.
Gu Yumian tore the cabbage into slices and chopped it into small pieces. He also marinated the synthetic squid meat with cooking wine and salt and then chopped it into small pieces. He then connected the baking tray to the control console.
This baking tray was modified by Gu Yumian from Interstellar Era kitchenware. Because he wanted to make takoyaki, he checked it in with him. Gu Yumian turned on the baking tray to heat it up, poured the pre-mixed milky white batter into each of the original small grooves, and then sprinkled the cabbage and squid pieces one by one, and added another layer of batter.
Gu Yumian held a wooden skewer and turned the small meatballs one by one, drizzling them with oil. Soon, the small meatballs in the baking pan were fried until the oil sizzled and the skin became golden and crispy on both sides, with an attractive sheen.
After the meatballs are taken out of the oven, they are sprinkled with shredded seaweed, bonito flakes, and poured with a layer of barbecue sauce and salad dressing, which has a slight milky flavor. After being baked until golden and fully cooked, the slightly burnt and tempting fresh aroma wafts through your nose, inadvertently arousing the appetite in your stomach!
The little snow leopard twitched its nose and hooked its long tail around Gu Yumian's wrist. The little fox and the two "silkworm pupae" of the baby panda came over, tilting their heads and staring eagerly at the takoyaki on the plate.
At the same time, the audience's response was surprisingly good, which made Gu Yumian breathe a sigh of relief.
[There's a home in the mine:!!! I love the taste of this, it feels like I've eaten it somewhere as a child... not too expensive but very simple and delicious, drooling.]
[Warm water kettle with goji berries: Host, host, do you hear my stomach growling? This smells so fragrant and crispy, I want to eat it. Listen to me, I want to eat it now! !]
[I don't like onions: I want to eat some too, drink that grapefruit thing, soak in the hot springs, and watch the sunset too! Hurry up!]
Takoyaki, though hardly considered a formal dish, possesses a unique aroma that evokes childhood and memories. Just a sniff of it brings back memories of walking through the streets and alleys after elementary school, backpack on his back, and standing on tiptoe by the street vendors in the evening, waiting for a box of hot takoyaki, as the streetlights came on.
So he wanted to make octopus balls for Tuantuan, Yuanyuan, and Qiuqiu, so that these important children in his life could also have a taste of their own childhood. It wasn't exactly a delicacy, and a professional gourmet might not even bother to look at it.
Fortunately, everyone likes it.
The number of viewers has soared to 70 million at this time and is still rising!
The grapefruit tea was also chilled at this time. Gu Yumian took out a whole bottle of refrigerated grapefruit honey jam, scooped a spoonful into a glass and poured hot water. The cup of warm honey grapefruit tea showed a beautiful light golden color in the sunlight.
Then place the octopus balls on a plate, and a simple yet delicious afternoon tea is ready.
Gu Yumian glanced at the time. It was five o'clock, just right.
Several children couldn't help themselves any longer. The little snow leopard stretched out its claws to move the handle of the glass of grapefruit tea, and the baby panda even used its paw pads to pick up the porcelain plate of octopus balls. If the little fox hadn't worriedly dissuaded them, they might have succeeded in stealing the food.
"Sorry for the wait, let's eat now," Gu Yumian curled his eyes, picked up the octopus balls and let them cool, then fed one to each of the three cubs.
"Eat slowly, be careful of the heat, and don't eat too much. Just enough to fill your stomach. It's not dinner anyway."
——The takoyaki sprinkled with seaweed and bonito flakes has a crispy and delicious skin, accompanied by the taste of salad dressing. When you bite it, it has a soft and smooth texture, crispy cabbage and chewy squid pieces, and the delicious warm juice flows out.
The fragrant, piping hot takoyaki is a delicious dish that brings back a lot of memories. Although it is still a little hot, I still can't help but eat more after finishing it.
At this time, take a sip of the refreshing sweet and sour honey grapefruit tea, which just relieves the greasiness, leaving only a mouthful of sweetness and an extremely comfortable spleen and stomach...
[Meow: I can do this!! I can do this so much! It’s simple but delicious, I can’t get enough of it, I want to suck my fingers QAQ but I’m still working overtime.]
The Wind Rises: Damn, this honey grapefruit tea is delicious. It's sweet but not greasy, and the warmth and lightness are just right. I feel so comfortable after drinking it.
[Puppet Bow Fin: A cat wrote in blood asking for a lucky draw. My friend said in ICU that her only wish was to eat a bite of the streamer's takoyaki!]
【Matcha: Delicious, delicious, delicious! 】
The various barrage gift special effects were dazzling, and the popularity among the anchors increased one after another. It soon entered the top three of the real-time popularity list on the homepage, and the distance from the first place was rapidly narrowed again.
The baby panda seemed particularly fond of the treats. Even after feeding it four or five, it wasn't satisfied. It rubbed its round head against Gu Yumian's palm, begging for more. The fox cub and snow leopard cub also responded well. The fox cub even wagged its fluffy tail, shyly turning away to smack its lips and lick its paw.
The little snow leopard especially liked grapefruit tea. He took sip after sip from Gu Yumian's hand with a serious face.
"..." Gu Yumian was really amused. He added some tea to the little snow leopard and gave the little fox and the baby panda two small meatballs each. This was the end of the afternoon tea.
"Okay, if you like it, I'll do it again in the future. It's almost time, let's go soak in the hot springs and watch the sunset."
Everyone longs to see the sunset at Chaike Mountain, but not everyone has the opportunity to go. Everyone was thrilled at the moment. However, there was a small group of spectators who had lost their focus...
[Letter from Forest: Does Mian Mian also do sex? Hehehe, I really don't have any other intentions, and I don't particularly want to see Mian Mian's figure, collarbone, waist, etc. It's just that a friend of mine really wants to see it.]
[Comb Aut: Making friends out of nothing is fine. Besides, I also have a friend...]
Ten minutes later.
The scenery and location of this hot spring pool were both excellent, far superior to the cabin Gu Yumian had booked. The open-air pool sat on the edge of a cliff, flanked by a snow-covered pine forest. Soaking in it offered a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and the golden-red sunset.
It's a little after five o'clock now, and the sun will set soon, so the timing is perfect.
After finally coming here, and since it was said to be the only 'energy quantum hot spring' in the entire Capital Star, Gu Yumian was also a little tempted to soak in it, but... He glanced at the rose and sword tattoo on his collarbone. It was beautiful, but a little too beautiful, making it look a little too masculine.
Fortunately, the little snow leopard couldn’t hear Gu Yumian’s thoughts, otherwise he might have gotten angry.
“…”
Children must take a bath, it is good for their health. As for whether you take a bath yourself or not, you can decide later.
Gu Yumian, a 100% straight man, pulled at his bathrobe. He held a small ball of fur in each hand and another on his shoulder. After taking a routine bath and testing the water temperature, he put the cubs into the hot spring like dumplings.
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