Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Fragrant Incense
Translator: 549690339
[Additional update for Light Spring Echo]
“Alright! Done shooting this scene!”
Not far from Qin Lang’s location in Willow River Park, a teenage girl meticulously inspected the scenery she had been capturing with her camera, nodding in satisfaction.
These beautiful landscapes can be used to open the next video. This should garner more positive reviews from fans!
The girl was named Jiang Bai, and she was a food video producer on D Site.
D Site is similar to Earth’s B Site.
In the Food Spirit World, D Site had a vast user base worldwide, with numerous producers who gain followers and popularity by posting well-crafted content.
Among all the sections, the Food Zone undoubtedly had the highest popularity.
Jiang Bai’s username on D Site was “Wanting to Drink Dove Soup-ing.” She was considered a minor food video producer, but still managed to garner tens of thousands of active followers, thanks to the popularity of the Food Zone.
She was no Spiritual Chef. The attraction of her videos was her food reviews.
A few days ago, Jiang Bai saw a message from a fan about a restaurant near Willow River Park. It was said that they offered a dish worth trying.
The restaurant was conveniently located in her neighborhood, so Jiang Bai arrived early, planning to shoot the local scenery before filming the food review, and then edit it all at home.
After the video was posted, the fans would surely be touched by her diligence!
There weren’t many video producers who could consistently put out videos every three days and cater to all requests!
Ilehe!
Jiang Bai showed a smug smile, but soon scratched her head in confusion..
She had gotten distracted filming the scenery and seemed to have wandered off to a rather remote area.
Although she lived nearby, she hadn’t visited Willow River Park many times.
Which way to go now…
Just as she was about to use the GPS on her phone, Jiang Bai suddenly sniffed the air.
What is that smell?
Being a food review video producer, Jiang Bai’s sense of smell and taste were exceptionally sharp!
Although the smell was faint, her food radar was activated!
It’s coming from that direction!
Soon, Jiang Bai discerned the direction of the fragrance and followed it.
The fragrance grew stronger the closer she went.
A look of surprise quickly spread across Jiang Bai’s face.
This smell… is it Matsutake mushroom?!
Jiang Bai’s family was quite well off. She once tried a dish made with Matsutake mushroom. The taste was so memorable, she still remembered it vividly.
She instantly recognized the smell, and even quickened her steps.
Delicious food, I’m coming!
Although the Matsutake mushrooms were quite large, two were still not enough to satisfy one human and two food spirits.
After enjoying the mushrooms, a not yet satisfied Qin Lang took out another bag.
In the bag were ten Black Tiger Shrimp, skewered from head to tail and cleaned of their shrimp line, and a lot of crushed ice for freshness.
He shook off the crushed ice from the shrimp, asked Dan Bao to give them a quick blow, and then placed them on the baking tray.
Time to grill the shrimp!
With mouths watering after savoring the Matsutake mushrooms, Dan Bao and Spicy watched as the shrimp on the baking tray gradually turned from light gray to pink.
“It looks delicious!”
A surprised exclamation voiced out the thoughts of Dan Bao and Spicy.
Attracted by the aroma, Jiang Bai, who had been curiously peeking over, joined them.
Her gaze fell on the Black Tiger Shrimp on the baking tray, slowly turning pink, and she couldn’t take her eyes off them.
Such large shrimp…
Dongxia City doesn’t produce this kind of shrimp, right?
Taking a bite of such a shrimp must be incredibly satisfying…
She, who had been hungry all morning and was planning to fill her stomach at the restaurant she was going to evaluate, was now salivating.
“Hello, can I buy one of these shrimps from you…” she began, looking up at the young man grilling the shrimps. But as soon as she recognized his face, her voice came to a abrupt halt.
“Qin… Qin Lang?!”
As a food vlogger in the Food Zone of D Site, Jiang Bai had followed the Dongxia City Cooking Competition closely!
She watched Qin Lang fight his way to victory and had long been a fan of his. Unfortunately, Qin Lang didn’t have any public social media accounts for her to follow.
Now, encountering Qin Lang here, she felt a certain excitement in her heart.
He’s really here, in person!
“Hello.” Qin Lang blinked.
He wasn’t too surprised to be recognized.
From yesterday to today, he had been recognized quite a few times. Some people even asked for a photo together.
Thankfully, the Dongxia City Cooking Competition was only moderately famous, so it didn’t interfere with his daily life.
Noting her occasional glances at the grilled shrimp on his baking tray, Qin Lang graciously sprinkled some chili powder and seasonings on a skewer and passed it to her, “Care for a taste?”
“Really? Can 1?” Jiang Bai was a bit overwhelmed. She accepted the shrimp and said, “Thankyou!”
This was a grilled shrimp prepared by the Dongxia City Cooking Champion!
As it was still piping hot, Jiang Bai didn’t eat it immediately. She examined it closely first.
The shells of the shrimp meat had been removed during the process of deveining. The incisions made in the middle of the back caused the shrimp meat to open on both sides after being cooked, much like a blossoming flower.
The sizeable Black Tiger Shrimp had not lost much moisture during the cooking process. The pinkish shrimp meat was coated with red chili powder, making it look especially tempting.
The front end of the shrimp’s head had also been cut off, and the inedible parts like the stomach were all removed. The swimmerets under the shrimp’s head were also removed, leaving the crispy shell and the delicious roe or tomalley inside.
By the looks of it, all parts seem edible!
She blew on it to cool it slightly before cautiously taking a bite.
The very next moment, she widened her eyes in surprise.
Like all seafood, freshness is as crucial as the cooking process itself.
This grilled shrimp conveyed a sense of freshness, much like that of a catch cooked on a beach.
Its taste – the live bounciness of the shrimp meat and absolute freshness – left her impressed.
The chili powder’s spiciness, aroma, and saltiness served as perfect additions, elevating the flavor of the grilled shrimp.
Jiang Bai couldn’t resist biting into the head of the shrimp.
The crispiness of the shrimp head is contrasted by the creamy tomalley inside. Combined with the small amount of shrimp meat inside, it offered a rich and layered taste.
Even if it was just a simple grilled shrimp, Qin Lang made it perfect by getting the seasoning and grilling time right, leaving Jiang Bai astonished.
Truly worthy of being the city-level champion!
She lifted her gaze, her eyes now carrying a sense of admiration towards Qin Lang.
So impressive!
“How much for the grilled shrimp?” she opened her purse, ready to pay.
“Oh, no need.” Having savored the grilled shrimp, Qin Lang shook his head when he heard her, “I brought the Food Spirits out for a picnic. We have ample ingredients.”
It’s only one shrimp. He did not care much about it.
“Then… thank you!”
Jiang Bai blinked and sat obediently on the grass nearby.
She was surprised at how down-to-earth the Dongxia City Cooking Champion was in person.
Watching Qin Lang engaging and enjoying food with the two Food Spirits, an idea flashed through Jiang Bai’s mind.
She wanted to capture this moment and edit it into her video!
“Would you mind if I filmed this?”
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