The appropriate time to soak in a hot spring is about thirty minutes.
Gu Yumian timed the time very well. When the time came, the last rays of light in the sky were about to fade away. A sunset on the snowy mountain was coming to an end. As night fell, the small lights by the hot spring pool lit up by themselves.
The little snow leopard had come out of the hot spring on its own. After Gu Yumian helped it wipe clean with a bath towel, it nestled down on Gu Yumian's shoulder, yawning lazily with its eyes half open.
The baby panda and the little fox were both completely dazed by the soak. They watched the beautiful sunset and ate delicious braised pork ribs. The baby panda's eyes sparkled brightly, and he kept nudging his round head against Gu Yumian's palm, his face filled with joy.
The little fox placed its little paws on Gu Yumian's shoulders and chirped softly twice, being even more obedient and lovable than usual.
Seeing how adorable his own children were, Gu Yumian sometimes felt like his heart was about to become as sweet as cotton candy.
"Are you full?" Gu Yumian touched the panda baby's round belly. Although he was careful to control the amount, he was still worried that the child would feel uncomfortable. "Then our dinner will not be..."
The three children stopped moving at the same time.
The little snow leopard pricked up its ears alertly. The baby panda and the little fox looked at each other, looking at him with grievance and confusion.
Gu Yumian's livestream was currently firmly at the top of the homepage's real-time popularity charts. During popular weekend hours, the top spot on the homepage's real-time popularity charts would be displayed on the splash screen and on the homepage. Almost all viewers who accessed the Xingkong Livestream platform at that time would immediately see Gu Yumian's livestream.
A new round of traffic is pouring in rapidly.
At this moment, the reactions of nearly 130 million viewers and children were so synchronized:
[Recycle Bin: Huh??? How can I skip dinner? I need to eat, I can, I can still eat!!]
User 1397: No, no, I need to eat. How can I have enough takoyaki and short ribs? Give me three more plates of delicious food for dinner!
[Heartbeat Doki: This was recommended on the homepage splash screen. I was just waiting to watch the live broadcast and eat dinner. How could I not do it? Woohoo!]
"...Well, you still need to eat, right?" Gu Yumian understood the looks in everyone's eyes and nodded with amusement. "Okay, I'm just worried you'll get too full. I'll make dinner."
Gu Yumian wrapped the panda cub and the fox cub in a large towel, dried them, and carried them back to the inner room. The independent hot spring pool had its own kitchen, and the ingredients were constantly updated. Of course, if you can't cook, you can also order directly from the menu and have the robot deliver it.
"Drink some milk first, and I'll cook right away."
Gu Yumian gave each of the kids a small bottle to hold. The bottle contained prepared synthetic milk that did not contain any ingredients that were bad for children's health, and it was chilled but not too cold.
The little snow leopard felt it was unbecoming for a king to drink from a bottle, so it stepped on Gu Yumian's palm in protest. Gu Yumian was well-versed in the little snow leopard's stubbornness and pride, so he kindly poured milk from a cup and fed it. The little guy was very satisfied with the care he received, his eyes narrowed in satisfaction.
The little fox had never drunk milk from a bottle by himself, so after thinking about it, he imitated the baby panda and carefully held the bottle with his two front paws and took a sip.
“…”
After a while.
The little fox was stunned for a moment, then a look of satisfaction and happiness appeared on his face, just like that of the baby panda. He almost floated into Gu Yumian's arms.
They all first hold the bottle and take a big gulp, then sip it in small sips with their heads close together, like some Q-version cartoons.
——Drinking ice-cold milk after soaking in a hot spring is one of the ultimate enjoyments in the world.
The audience can also feel the hot spring heat still sticking to their skin, and after drinking the smooth and milky ice milk, they feel refreshed and comfortable.
The night was quiet outside the window, and the indoor heater was keeping the winter night cold at bay. Not to mention, at that moment, the sound of the gas stove igniting rang out beside my ears, followed by the sound of hot oil being added to the wok, and soon the aroma of food could be smelled...
It makes people feel extremely comfortable.
The number of viewers continues to rise, and the real-time number has reached 140 million.
"Let's keep it simple tonight, otherwise we'll get upset if we eat too much." Gu Yumian kissed each of the three children on the forehead and said, "This is called Yangzhou Fried Rice."
Seriously, Yangzhou fried rice is a representative of Jiangsu cuisine, meticulously prepared and carefully selected. Everything from the rice to the ham and shrimp is meticulously prepared, and Gu Yumian's preparation was merely a last-minute effort.
"Wash the rice first, cook it, and then prepare the other ingredients."
Gu Yumian put two small cups of rice into the pot, soaked and rinsed the rice, then added some water and cooked it, carefully controlling the ratio of water to rice.
Next, beat two eggs and add a little salt. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the shrimp marinated in cooking wine until fragrant. The shrimp will turn pink and half-cooked as the oil sizzles.
At this time, the baby panda held the bottle and looked over here curiously. The little fox tilted its head and chirped, as if asking Gu Yumian what delicious food he had made.
Gu Yumian rubbed their little heads and glanced at the little snow leopard dozing on his shoulder. The little guy had been a little sleepy since the beginning. He had never seen him so sleepy before. What was wrong?
"For example, fresh bamboo shoots and green onions can be directly cut. Drain the bamboo shoots and slice them. Cut the green onions into sections. Also, rinse the green peas with water."
Gu Yumian explained as he finished preparing the bamboo shoots, scallions, and peas. He then used a knife to dice the smoked ham and thinly slice the scallops. After stir-frying them in a pan, he added the broth and brought it to a boil. He then added cooking wine and salt and turned the heat to high. The ham and scallops were to be used as a simmered topping, and the flavor would be even better if they were boiled in the broth.
It was time to steam the rice. When I lifted the lid, I saw the rice was white and round, each grain soft and distinct, perfect for making fried rice.
Vivian: Wow, it looks so fragrant and soft just by looking at it. The rice and the side dishes are amazing. I think it’s ready to eat right away.
Gu Yumian hummed and said gently:
"It will taste better if stir-fried - then let's start stir-frying now. Qiuqiu, watch carefully, maybe you can learn how to cook in the future."
There was no hope for the panda cub, who was so naive and cheerful. The snow leopard cub was even less likely to learn to cook, so Gu Yumian placed his hopes on the fox cub. With three children, at least one had to be a bit culinary, right? That way, if he couldn't get home in time, the whole family wouldn't have to drink nutrient solution and eat dry bread together.
The little fox sat up straight and nodded seriously, scratching Gu Yumian's wrist with his claws and looking into the pot seriously, as if he was shouldering some important responsibility.
Gu Yumian once again heated the pan with olive oil, then quickly poured in the beaten eggs. The golden eggs were evenly spread across the bottom of the pan, their fragrance wafting from the hot oil. Then, the cooked rice was added directly. The rice and egg mixture were evenly mixed and stir-fried over high heat until they loosened up, quickly becoming distinct grains with a beautiful golden hue.
At this time, add fresh bamboo shoots, green onions, peas, tender shrimps, and finally the mixed ingredients cooked with smoked ham and scallops. Stir-fry over high heat, add a small amount of salt and soy sauce, and serve.
The golden rice grains are shiny and plump, the red of shrimp, the green of green onions and peas, the snow-white of scallops, and all kinds of fresh and attractive colors come together in a plate of Yangzhou fried rice. When it is served on the plate, the whole room is filled with the rich and delicious aroma that makes people salivate!
The sleepy little snow leopard finally perked up and focused his attention on the fried rice. The baby panda had been waiting there while swallowing his saliva, and the little fox even stretched out his paw to touch his belly.
"Yuanyuan is starving? Yuanyuan goes first," Gu Yumian looked at the panda baby's blank yet yearning eyes and couldn't help but laugh, "Open your mouth."
He fed each of the three children a spoonful in turn, with honey grapefruit tea and braised pork ribs placed beside them.
——The loose and plump golden rice grains fried to the right softness are fragrant, accompanied by the refreshing taste of tender and crispy shrimps and fresh bamboo shoots. The fatty but not greasy ham and chewy scallop shreds in the mixed ingredients are even more fragrant and refreshing. A thousand delicious flavors are contained in it with one bite, which makes people feel refreshed!
It doesn’t make you feel full. Even if you have just eaten braised pork ribs, you will still feel refreshed and at ease when eating fried rice. It will not cause stomach discomfort due to the mixed flavors.
A moment later.
The panda cub was so stunned by the deliciousness that it kicked off the blanket, burrowing its round head into Gu Yumian's arms and whimpering. The fox cub curled up contentedly around its large tail, and the snow leopard cub nodded slightly, sending the comments into a frenzy!
[Kumquat Lemon 198: I love the taste of this, so delicious!!! Fragrant rice and scrambled eggs, slippery and crispy shrimp, I just finished my meal and it’s totally delicious]
My cat loves marshmallows: Woohoo! This is the third time I've cried over Mianmian's cooking. It's as delicious as I expected! I haven't eaten rice in ages, so I decided to buy a bag of rice and try it myself.
eon: The number of people in the anchor's live broadcast room is really terrifying, it must have broken the record... Also, it's really delicious. 】
[Meow: Slurp, this is delicious, I think I can eat five more bowls]
It’s just six o’clock in the evening on a holiday, the most popular time.
Gu Yumian's popularity will generally not fall down once it is on the homepage's real-time popularity list - the huge exposure of the homepage's real-time popularity list recommended on the opening screen, coupled with the live broadcast content and quality that can cater to all age groups, as long as it is on this list, the popularity of Gu Yumian's live broadcast room will only continue to skyrocket exponentially.
It was just as everyone expected.
From the time he finished eating the fried rice to the time he ended the broadcast, Gu Yumian had been firmly occupying the position of the opening screen recommendation, and even had a considerable gap between him and the second place.
When the show was broadcast that day, the number of viewers in the live broadcast room broke the record again.
"Okay," Gu Yumian glanced at the time and said goodbye to the reluctant audience, "Today's live broadcast ends here... Don't be too sad, I will still start the live broadcast on time tomorrow. See you today."
Gu Yumian felt a little helpless. He wondered if all streamers were like this. Every time they ended their broadcasts, the audience acted so pitiful, as if they were parting forever. Sometimes he couldn't even bear to click the end button.
The comments at this time are all: "Wow, I am so sad every time Mianmian goes off the air", "+1 I can't bear to leave Mianmian and the kids, I can watch them all day", "When will Mianmian do another super long live broadcast? I can do it."
"Good night." Gu Yumian resolutely exited the live broadcast.
The baby panda needs enough sleep. Not long after eating, its round head drooped down and it fell into a deep sleep. The little fox watched over it carefully.
The little snow leopard had just dozed off, but now it was awake. Its paws were pressing on Gu Yumian's palm, and it was lazily fiddling with its human's slender and beautiful fingers.
Gu Yumian clasped his five fingers together to hold the little snow leopard's paw, then hugged the baby panda and the little fox, and discussed:
"I'm going to take a hot spring bath, it'll take about ten minutes, darlings, wait for me inside?"
He was a little tired after a long day of work. He hadn't been able to make any tea because he was worried about the live broadcast and making food for the children. Now that there was nothing else to do and the children were all asleep and quiet, Gu Yumian was a little eager to get some food done.
Ten minutes later.
Gu Yumian leaned against the round stone by the pool and let out a long sigh.
Comfortable.
The very light blue fluorescence of the energy quantum hot spring is reflected in the night sky like fireflies. At this time, the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the pool is large. Although Gu Yumian's life pressure is not great, he is very tired. Sitting here and enjoying the warmth, he feels that his whole body has been softened.
Facing you is the bright moon and snow-capped mountains.
The little snow leopard curled up on the stone behind Gu Yumian and yawned. It didn't mind that Gu Yumian buried his head gently in its furry neck to breathe. It was even indulgent, like a cat pillow specially tailored for Gu Yumian.
The baby panda and the little fox were sleeping head to head under the porch not far away.
The hot spring water is bubbling.
The little snow leopard's eyes lingered on Gu Yumian's fingers. Today, he seemed particularly interested in her hands. When the twenty minutes were up, the little snow leopard extended its paw and nudged Gu Yumian's head, reminding him to get up or he'd faint if he continued soaking.
Gu Yumian didn't respond.
The little snow leopard was startled. A closer look revealed a faint blush on Gu Yumian's cheeks, as if he were slightly drunk. His eyes were closed, and his breathing had become even and long. He was too tired today.
Fell asleep.
"It's a very light sleep," the little snow leopard calmly judged. "If I leave him alone, he'll probably wake up naturally in two or three minutes." Or perhaps the hot spring's robotic system will politely wake him to prevent any accidents.
“…”
Three seconds later.
A tall man appeared out of nowhere at the edge of the pool. His bony fingers gently clasped the back of the human youth's neck, pulling him into a hug. His silver lashes, the same color as his hair, drooped, concealing his gray-blue pupils that reflected the shimmering water of the hot spring.
But in Shuohan's dictionary, there will never be the option of "don't care" towards Gu Yumian.
He reached out and covered Gu Yumian's eyes, deepening the young man's sleep. This sleep should last until dawn. As for the rest...
Gu Yumian soaked in the hot springs with only the lower half of her body wrapped in a towel. Her skin was incredibly white and delicate, almost like it could burn your retinas. The rose petals on her collarbone were a vibrant hue, as if they were meant to be there, perfectly complementing him.
The man looked away.
He unskillfully wrapped his human in a bath towel, a barely perceptible red mark on his ear. His expression was as nonchalant as his movements.
As he walked through the porch with Gu Yumian in his arms, Shuo Han picked up the two little idiots and threw them directly onto the sofa with not very gentle movements.
The little fox woke up in a daze. Shuo Han lowered his eyelids and looked at it with a hint of sarcasm. The little fox was stunned, and its obsidian eyes narrowed in an instant.
But soon he was overwhelmed by the irresistible sleepiness and fell asleep again with his head tilted.
Shuo Han sneered.
He leaned over and laid Gu Yumian on the bed, his gaze once again fixed on her hands. Gu Yumian's fingers were long, her nails round and pink, her palms soft, and her joints slightly smaller than Shuo Han's. She was calm and organized in everything she did, handling everything well without needing help.
But in fact, you can hold it in one go.
A bewitched look gradually appeared in his gray-blue eyes. Shuo Han casually reached out to play with his own human hand, then opened his five fingers to hold Gu Yumian's. The moment his fingers slipped through Gu Yumian's fingers and clasped them together, he suddenly came to his senses.
He thought that if Gu Yumian woke up, she would be like she did not long ago, clearly panicking but pretending to be calm and asking him what he was doing.
"I just want to know what it feels like to hold your hand." Shuo Han answered him seriously.
He wanted to tell the world that Gu Yumian was his human, but he had no reason, no excuse.
Now I can only hold it like this.
After their vacation at the hot spring resort, their trip to the upper city was almost over. The pass had expired, and it was time for Gu Yumian and the children to return to the lower city—which had just passed its peak summer and was now entering autumn.
The other day, Gu Yumian fell asleep while soaking in the hot springs, and when he woke up, he was lying in the lounge attached to the hot spring pool. Could it be the work of the self-contained robot? Gu Yumian wasn't sure, but that was all he could think.
The return date is set for tomorrow.
In fact, it was only a little over a week since he left, but Gu Yumian felt like a long time had passed. Perhaps it was because the arrival of the little fox brought about many changes.
The Guo family seemed to be still busy dealing with the aftermath of the fire, so Gu Yumian didn't find a chance to visit them, so he could only do so next time.
But he had a feeling that it wouldn't be too long before he came to Uptown again.
"We'll be going back to the Lower Town tomorrow," Gu Yumian said, packing his luggage as he sat there, stroking the little fox's ears. "Qiuqiu hasn't been to the Lower Town yet, right? Maybe he's having trouble acclimatizing himself."
Gu Yumian was worried the little fox wouldn't be used to it, but the little fox was actually more relaxed than he was, carefully patting the back of Gu Yumian's hand with its paw to comfort him. The baby panda thought they were playing some game and insisted on joining in the fun, patting Gu Yumian's back with its paw, which made him laugh.
The little snow leopard still looked at the two children as if they were idiots.
"Okay, go take a bath and go to bed. We have to get up early tomorrow." He rushed the three cubs to take a bath, comb their hair, and go to bed. After he finally finished, he sat down to pack his luggage.
"By the time I get back to the rookie competition, I should be in the top 20," Gu Yumian calculated and sighed, "I'll be busy again..."
Oh, and Shuo Han mentioned earlier that he was going to have a birthday. When was it exactly? Gu Yumian hasn't prepared a gift yet. Thinking about it, there's really a lot to do. Let's go back and talk about it first.
A week later, downtown.
Guan Nini brought her equipment and rang the doorbell of Gu Yumian's house nervously and excitedly.
She is the editor-in-chief of a mainstream media outlet in downtown. She has an interview topic about the changes in young people's lifestyles and has been struggling to decide whether to interview Gu Yumian or the mysterious new owner of Elbet restaurant.
Guan Nini is now a die-hard fan of Elbet Restaurant. Elbet has made a great comeback, and this owner has played an important role. Unfortunately, he has never made a public appearance. Now that the documents have been issued, we can do two episodes, interviewing both of them.
I have already communicated with Xingkong and Gu Yumian himself a few days ago, and today is the day of the interview.
"But aren't we a little early?" the accompanying reporter checked the time. "It's only a little after seven... Sister Ni, aren't you a little too excited?"
I rang the doorbell, but no one answered for half a minute. Maybe they really didn't get up.
"Okay." Guan Nini realized at this moment that she might indeed have arrived too early, and it would be bad to disturb others' rest. "Then let's find a place to sit nearby, and then..."
It was at this moment that the door opened.
The man who opened the door had an impatient look on his face, as if his sweet dream had been disturbed. He was tall and straight, several dozen centimeters taller than Guan Nini and her assistant.
"What's going on?" He rubbed his temples, his gray-blue eyes sweeping over the two people at the door. When he saw the woman, his demeanor dropped a little.
“He doesn’t go on blind dates.”
Guan Nini: “…” Wait, wait?
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