Even though he was mentally prepared, Gu Yumian was still shocked by the rapid increase in the number of people.
Of course, ten thousand people is not a lot. Now is the popular time period, and the most popular live broadcast can reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of viewers, but Gu Yumian is already very satisfied.
South China Tigers Never Go on Blind Dates: Check in! Throw flowers! Confess your love to me!
[Flathead: Just a secret, I came over from the Capital Planet to find out what’s going on. QAQ]
[I love GunGun: +1 for climbing over the firewall. I was actually secretly watching a live stream of a human anchor. If I tell anyone, my classmates will definitely laugh at me... But, that little video is really addictive!]
[Mirinda: So the anchor can cook? Looking forward to it.]
Gu Yumian looked at the comments for a while before he realized that a fan had sent a clip of his last live broadcast to Capital Star. Many viewers said they hated humans, but in fact they secretly played the video on a loop and finally sneaked to Tucker Star Network to find out what was going on.
He was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"Okay, let's not waste any more time talking. Xuetuan is hungry too," Gu Yumian scratched the little snow leopard's chin. The little ancestor had grown impatient while waiting for him to greet the audience, and would occasionally fiddle with the tools he had prepared. "Let's get started."
The vision went dark, and then switched to the perspective of the little snow leopard.
Many people haven’t noticed the God’s perspective yet, but only now did they realize that the host’s live broadcast location this time was actually... outdoors.
It looked like a spacious rooftop garden, with a view of the sea and sky at dusk in the distance. There was also a swimming pool nearby. The duplex at Haiyi Yueju was the most expensive new development on Tak Star, and only a few people recognized it, which made me silently envious.
Gu Yumian set up a small wooden table and stools, a square box, iron racks, metal mesh, and a pile of black, sticky things in the open space. He neatly stacked the raw ingredients aside and prepared a handful of wooden skewers.
Looking at this pile of odds and ends, everyone couldn't help but wonder: What is this for?
Gu Yumian prepared a mixture of lamb, beef, rabbit, and chicken offal, along with some vegetables and fish. He washed his hands, donned clear gloves, and, with a knife in one hand, neatly cut the raw ingredients into small pieces. His slender, white fingers moved nimbly as he threaded the pieces onto wooden skewers.
"This is a way of eating in my hometown, called barbecue," Gu Yumian smiled. "It's very convenient to make. You can try it when you don't have time to cook... It's delicious, but don't eat too much. It will make you get angry and it's not good for your health."
The audience looked at the pile of black stuff and couldn't help but wonder, will this really taste good? Because Gu Yumian had only live-streamed a food show once, and that time there were only a few viewers, most of the audience were a little nervous at this time.
Mirinda: Are we going to eat that black thing later? Help!
[South China Tigers Never Go on Blind Dates: I'm a long-time viewer, and the host's cooking skills are impeccable, so don't worry!]
[I love rolling: a little scared...]
However, Gu Yumian was very organized in his work, which was very pleasing to watch. Even if I was just watching him working alone, I didn't feel bored.
But the little snow leopard didn't like the way he was concentrating on preparing the food and ignoring himself. From time to time, he would sniff Gu Yumian's fingers, or jump onto his shoulders and mess up Gu Yumian's hair.
Gu Yumian: “…” He had to hold the little snow leopard in his arms so that he could continue to concentrate on processing the ingredients.
Soon, all the ingredients were skewered. Gu Yumian rinsed them with cold water again, marinated them in the prepared sauce, and began to process the charcoal.
"This is called 'charcoal,'" Gu Yumian said helplessly. "I bought it online—no, no, this charcoal is definitely not for eating, it's for making fire. What are you thinking?"
There was no such thing as "barbecue" in the interstellar age. The charcoal that Gu Yumian had finally found was used by some aristocratic clubs to make fires in winter in pursuit of retro style.
He bought it and saw that it was made of the same fruit charcoal that was once used for barbecues on Earth. He used a safety tester to confirm that it was non-toxic, so Gu Yumian used it. He stacked the charcoal neatly in the oven, lit the fire, and poured a little white wine on it to help the fire burn and enhance the flavor.
Put the barbecue rack on, then place a dozen skewers of meat on it, brush them with oil and a little bit of the barbecue sauce that Gu Yumian prepared himself.
He himself has no particular requirements for food, and this meal is mainly prepared for the little snow leopard.
He added only a small amount of salt to the barbecue sauce, making it mild and easy for even children. The sauce's primary purpose wasn't to flavor the dish, but to subdue the meat's pungent flavor and enhance its flavor. He'd confirmed that the snowballs could tolerate a bit of spice, so he sprinkled a small amount of chili pepper for color and flavor.
As for the synthesized fish, he did not marinate it with any sauce, but instead brushed it with oil and grilled it, then squeezed a small amount of lemon juice on it right before the end. The refreshing and slightly sour taste of the lime whetted one's appetite.
Some cats hate the smell of citrus, but this also varies from person to person. Gu Yumian found that the little snow leopard was not very averse to it, and even liked it a little - however, he still paid attention to controlling the amount.
Soon, a delicious aroma of charcoal grilling spread.
Barbecue is a simple and primitive way to enjoy food, yet it's undeniably delicious. Grilled to a lightly charred golden brown, then brushed with a thin layer of honey, the meat remains tender and flavorful within. Gu Yumian believes that a love of barbecue is inscribed in the genes of all living things.
[An ice cream: Ahh ...
[I love GunGun: Okay, I admit it does smell a bit good. I almost bit my tongue just now.]
Youyunduo: Hello, host. I had something to deal with today, so I'm late. What are you making? It smells so good. Can we start eating soon?
Mirinda: Photo with the Cloud Goddess! Also, please eat quickly!
Just like the lamb chops he fried before, Gu Yumian didn’t overcook them, the only thing missing was the final step of brushing them with honey.
It was evening, the peak time for food livestreaming. Gu Yumian happened to be in the "Heavy Recommendation" category, and with its novel and high-quality content, the number of viewers was skyrocketing.
Starry Sky Live is divided into several major areas, including the 'Life Zone', 'Game Zone', and 'Entertainment Zone'. Each area has a recommended spot for heavy recommendations, and these eight recommended spots will be displayed directly on the homepage. Generally speaking, the heavy recommendations in the Life Zone are the most disadvantaged during this period.
But backstage data showed that for the past twenty minutes, across all eight districts, Gu Yumian's audience growth had far surpassed his peers. He had already gained over ten thousand viewers, while Yanjuan, the other player with the largest increase, had only seen a four thousand increase.
Moreover, they both make delicious food, but Yanjuan has a longer history and brings its own traffic, so the comparison becomes even more obvious.
This just confirms the previous rumors: the emergence of Gu Yumian, a potential player from Ziwei Star, is likely to shake Yanjuan's position as the Rookie King.
This fact made Yanjuan unable to sit still any longer.
He originally wanted to make fun of Gu Yumian, but he ended up shooting himself in the foot.
Yanjuan sent a message to his agent with a gloomy expression: "Brother, didn't you say before that you wanted to limit that human's exposure? Can you remove his recommendation position now?"
Because of the human's unique status, Star Live has its own considerations. Originally, signing Gu Yumian was a test, but the response was unexpectedly enthusiastic. Now, the community is divided into two camps—one wants the human to stay out of the spotlight and advocates suppressing him, while the other believes that all streamers are equal, and that their strength will prevail.
The cigarette broker is of course the first category, and at this moment, he is standing in the office of his department head.
"Boss," the agent rubbed his hands, "what have you thought about it? Well, Cigarette is very unhappy. He says this human has stolen his popularity... and they want to remove his recommendation position."
The supervisor stared at the screen for a moment and replied, "It's a major recommendation, right? Cigarettes want to remove it? Sure."
Seeing how readily he agreed, the agent suddenly became suspicious: "?"
The supervisor's screen was showing Gu Yumian's live stream, and he casually said, "I just feel like the heavy recommendation is a waste of talent, so I'll remove it from the "Heavy Recommendation" category and move it to the "Strong Recommendation" category."
Strong recommendation is the recommendation position with the highest exposure on the entire platform. Only top anchors are eligible to be on it. Even the cigarettes reserved by the Rookie King have never been on it.
broker:"???"
The manager's chair swiveled around, and the agent spotted a furry fox tail hanging from his rear end. His boss was drooling over the live stream of "barbecue" on the screen.
broker:"??????"
After brushing with honey and grilling for a while, Gu Yumian put the finished skewers on a plate and put a few new ones on to continue grilling.
Because it was still very hot after being baked, Gu Yumian did not feed the little snow leopard immediately, but let it cool down in the wind first.
He was afraid that the little snow leopard would get burned if it was too eager to eat, and he was also afraid that it would get impatient waiting, so he held the little snow leopard in his arms. Gu Yumian stroked the little snow leopard from its back to its throat and neck, and gently touched its chin with his index finger at the side of its neck.
Gu Yumian's hand had just touched the lemon, and the slightly sour and refreshing smell mixed with the scent of sea salt rushed into his nose. The shirt rolled up to the elbows revealed his fair and graceful arms, which had a kind of warmth and touch that made people nostalgic. Just like one audience member said, they wanted to be kissed, hugged and lifted up high by him.
Many viewers came but only watched secretly, and still felt that watching human live broadcast was a very shameful thing.
It was not until this moment that I let go of the burden.
[The Wizard of Oz: Absolutely amazing!!! The host is so gentle 555!!]
[I don't like taking a bath: I really regret not knowing the host until today. How much have I missed before?!]
[Crak: All the gifts were given to the streamer QAQ. I haven't felt this carefree and comfortable in a long time. It feels like I'm back to my childhood.]
The best is yet to come.
The skewers were just at the right temperature—not cold, but not too hot. Gu Yumian carefully fed the little snow leopard a skewer of lamb.
The audience, watching from the perspective of the little snow leopard, can immediately sense the sensation of grilled lamb skewers. The skin is grilled to a crisp, and the specially prepared sauce washes away the fishy smell of the meat, leaving only the pure freshness and fragrance. A bite inside reveals a tender and succulent texture that satisfies the taste buds.
The aroma of the fruit charcoal lingers between your lips and teeth along with the meat, without feeling greasy at all. And because it is a small skewer, you still feel unsatisfied after finishing one.
[Su Yue: Although I’ve eaten food cooked by anchors before, I still think the taste is amazing!!! Absolutely amazing!!]
[Meow: I'm so blown away!!! It's really, really delicious 55555]
[Love Letter from the Contents: New viewers are completely shocked by the host's skills! Holy shit, what kind of amazing host is this?!]
You Yunduo: Thank you, host. I feel like I'm living the life of an emperor.
A certain emperor: "..."
At this moment, the barrage was completely crazy, all kinds of gift special effects exploded, and the audience poured in like a tide.
Gu Yumian limited the time between posting comments, but it didn't help. He simply gave up and focused on serving his little ancestor.
After the lamb skewers, we had grilled fish. Lemon juice was drizzled on the golden-brown surface, and the inside melted in our mouths, with no fishy smell at all. It was so delicious that you could practically swallow it.
The little snow leopard didn't show any special reaction, but its eating speed gradually increased, and its long tail swept across the human's wrist to show its appreciation. Gu Yumian observed the little snow leopard's reaction, and after feeding it a few skewers, he brought the lemonade to the little snow leopard's mouth at the right time.
He added a small piece of ice to the water, so it wasn't so cold that it would hurt the stomach. It had an extremely refreshing taste when mixed with lemon water, and it was a perfect match with barbecue.
As the night wind blows, you can see the sea in the twilight from here, and the wind carries the unique smell of sea water.
The audience follows the perspective of the little snow leopard and seems to hear a distant song in their ears. The night flows quietly and tiny stars can be seen when looking up.
The delicious food in your mouth makes you never get tired of it, and Gu Yumian is by your side with gentleness and patience.
——Just like some viewers said, it is indeed a magical day!
Countless comments and gifts propelled Gu Yumian's livestream to the top of the "Daily Popularity Rankings." This was the peak time of the day, and Gu Yumian's popularity soared, with new viewers constantly pouring in, quickly reaching the top ten of the day's rankings.
Gu Yumian was concentrating on taking care of the little snow leopard and only looked up and glanced at it after more than ten minutes.
etc.
150,000 people watching online?!
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