Chapter 19: Stir-fried Pork with Chili Peppers + Braised Lotus Root Slices
Tang Yiyi noticed that the other person's phone camera was on, and the other person was waving at the camera.
Is he promoting his restaurant during a live stream?
Chen Gang happened to have skipped dinner and was hungry, so he said to the owner, "I'd like some braised lotus root slices and stir-fried pork with chili peppers." He was the only customer, and there wasn't even a cameraman available, so two dishes would be enough for him.
"Okay."
Chen Gang originally wanted to find a place to sit down and chat with the audience, but then he saw the boss go into the kitchen.
He somehow followed them.
[Blogger, could you please take a picture of the kitchen? I need to check if the stove is clean.]
Me too! This little restaurant suits my taste, but if the hygiene isn't up to par, oh no!
[This boss looks so young, like a recent graduate, about the same age as my sister. Can he really cook well?]
The camera pans to the back kitchen, where the stove is so bright it reflects light and there is no grease on it. Even the wall with the range hood is spotless, and the ingredients are neatly arranged in baskets.
The owner heated the oil in a wok, the light blue flames licking the bottom of the iron pot, and began to add the prepared ingredients. Everything was done in an orderly manner, and his movements were effortless.
Seeing that the boss looked like a master chef, Chen Gang deliberately pointed his phone camera at her hand, which was slender yet easily held the handle of the iron wok, making it easy for her to toss the wok over high heat.
The aroma of food wafted over in waves, and Chen Gang's stomach started growling uncontrollably.
[It looks pretty appetizing, even though it's just a simple home-style dish.]
[Hey blogger, is that your stomach growling? [hehe]]
Where is the address? I urgently need someone kind enough to tell me.
...
Even through a screen, many viewers were tempted just by watching the boss cook.
Chen Gang almost forgot the purpose of his visit: to explore the store and film a video.
Even though it was a live stream, with many netizens watching, Tang Yiyi didn't deliberately increase the amount of food. On the one hand, she was afraid that the guests would waste food, and on the other hand, wouldn't that be false advertising?
If viewers who see the live stream come to order food and find that the portion sizes differ from what is shown in the live stream, they will definitely have a bad impression.
Tang Yiyi brought out the two dishes and told them, "The rice is in the rice cooker at the front desk, please enjoy your meal."
"OK, thanks."
It's rare to experience such excellent service. The warm smiles and soft-spoken manner are far superior to many trendy restaurants.
Once a popular online store becomes a hit, there are long queues, and the owners and staff are indifferent to customers, some even looking down on them.
Chen Gang has visited many popular online stores, which has generated a lot of traffic and helped netizens avoid bad experiences, but he himself has suffered a lot.
This small restaurant now warms his heart. From the impeccable service to the clean and tidy environment, dining here is a true pleasure.
After serving the rice, he picked up his chopsticks, looked at the camera, and said, "My fans, please have the first bite."
Then he picked up a slice of meat and said, "You can see that this meat is cut very well, the thickness is just right, and it is especially fragrant, without any fishy smell."
The meat slices were very tender, and you could feel the texture of the meat.
A few more bites of rice, the rice grains are long and thin and distinct, with a rich aroma, and the meat chunks are quite appetizing.
Seeing his relaxed and contented expression, the viewers in the live stream were incredibly envious.
[Host, don't eat! I want to eat! I want sliced meat, chili peppers, and lotus root slices all of them!]
[I saw this live stream tonight, and I'm so awful! My diet is off the table. I'm ordering takeout right now! If the restaurant weren't so far from my house, I'd run there right now to eat!]
[The food looks so tempting, it makes my mouth water. Streamer, tell me, did you secretly add a filter?]
Chen Gang had long forgotten that he was live streaming. The meat slices were fresh, tender, and juicy, the chili peppers were fragrant and spicy, and the braised lotus root slices were spicy and crunchy. It wasn't greasy at all.
Served with fragrant rice, it's incredibly delicious with rice.
It was just a simple home-cooked meal, but it reminded Chen Gang of the taste of his hometown. His grandmother liked to stir-fry lotus root slices and some green vegetables in the summer, which was their meal.
Although the flavor was rather mild, it was irresistible to the young boys.
Xiao Yu noticed the guest's reaction and a smile appeared on his lips. He knew the guest was enjoying the meal, and he smiled.
Who could resist the food my sister makes!
Chen Gang finished his meal in a flash, leaving not a single grain of rice in his bowl, and his stomach was very full.
Then he stood up and asked Tang Yiyi, "Boss, what are your restaurant's opening hours?"
"It's from about 7:30 in the morning to about 8:00 in the evening, sometimes we open a little later in the morning," Tang Yiyi replied after thinking for a moment.
"The food here is really good. I'll come back to eat here again next time I have time," Chen Gang said with a genuine smile.
"welcome."
It wasn't until they left the restaurant that Chen realized he was live-streaming a restaurant visit, and wondered how the filming went.
He was shocked when he saw the comments on the screen.
[Host, is this restaurant opposite Xingguang Primary School? I'd like to take my family there this weekend.]
Luckily, I've eaten at this restaurant before; it's not far from my house. I'll go tomorrow and fight with the elementary school kids for food!
Does this restaurant offer delivery? Do you have the owner's phone number? I don't want to eat out!
...
Chen Gang then realized that the number of viewers in the live stream had reached several thousand, and the barrage of comments was almost taking over the phone screen.
Upon receiving the windfall, Chen Gang thought, "..." Who's going to kill me? Am I dreaming?
After pausing for a moment, Chen Gang spoke up, "Fans, let's meet again at Tangjia Restaurant tomorrow at 11 a.m.! Remember to follow me for more food videos."
Grandma Li doesn't have many hobbies, but watching live streams is one of them.
She saw a live stream of local restaurant reviews, and it was even near Lili's school, so she clicked on it.
When she saw the words "Tang Family Restaurant" at the beginning, her eyelids twitched. Was it the Tang Family Restaurant that Yi Yi's parents owned?
Grandma Li continued watching out of curiosity after seeing the restaurant's interior and exterior decorations and a fleeting glimpse of Tang Yiyi.
The host ordered stir-fried pork with chili peppers and braised lotus root slices. Both dishes were delicious and went very well with rice.
The video quality isn't particularly high-definition or clear, but it's better than the steaming hot, temptingly fresh dishes.
"Grandma, what are you looking at?" Lili walked over and sat on the sofa next to her, asking.
"I saw a streamer reviewing your sister Yi Yi's restaurant," Grandma Li said with some pride.
She had watched Tang Yiyi and her brother grow up, and she was genuinely happy for them as their lives improved.
What kind of livestreamer or restaurant reviewer? Lili didn't quite understand, but she knew that Sister Yi's cooking was top-notch. She still wanted to eat sweet and sour pork ribs again the first time she had them.
"Grandma, I want to watch too!" Lili leaned closer, her eyes glued to the screen.
The images of stir-fried pork with chili peppers and braised lotus root slices, along with the host's descriptions and expressions, all made the grandfather and grandson, who had just eaten dinner, feel a pang of hunger.
"Grandma, I really want some!" Lili couldn't help but say.
Grandma Li didn't say anything. They didn't eat much for dinner; it was hot, and they didn't have much of an appetite.
"Grandma, could we order takeout?"
It turned out the restaurant was closed for the day and would reopen at 9:30 the next morning.
The two, their hearts nearly broken: "..."
Tang Yiyi later learned that the streamer was doing a live restaurant review, which helped promote the restaurant and bring in traffic. Many netizens clicked on the live stream, and if they were interested, they might come to dine at the restaurant.
But she felt that the customer traffic it brought was just so-so.
Tang Yiyi was almost dumbfounded when she returned from the market after dropping Xiaoyu off at school and found the restaurant entrance filled with people wearing short sleeves and shorts.
Lu Ke hadn't had a proper meal in a long time and didn't feel full. To improve her appetite, she had been watching food videos and live streams lately.
Last night, I clicked into food blogger Chen Gang's live stream and discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant. Regardless of the price, the color of the food as it came out of the pot was so appealing that it inexplicably whetted my appetite.
A rare feeling of emptiness and hunger welled up deep in her stomach, and she had an urge to have a hearty meal.
Chen Ke heard someone say, "The boss is here!"
Then the people around him swarmed forward and surrounded the boss.
"Boss, I saw the live stream last night. I bought tickets late at night and flew here specifically for dinner."
"I heard your restaurant has delicious tea eggs, boss, I'd like ten!"
"..."
Tang Yiyi, who rarely experiences the increased traffic brought by live streaming, was speechless: "..." Is this the charm of self-media? Turns out she's behind the times!
"We have everything, but I just bought the ingredients and we're not open yet, so you might have to wait a while. If you have something urgent to do, you can come and eat after you've finished."
After he finished speaking, only a few people left.
Tang Yiyi was both surprised and delighted. She took out her keys from her bag and tried to squeeze through the crowd. "Everyone, please make way, thank you, I'll open the door."
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