Lu Mingming reminded them as meticulously as ever, "When you add water, remember to use boiling water."
Boiling water was poured into the pot, covering the ribs and mixing with the residual rich base oil. Lu Mingming added seasonings again to help the ribs absorb flavor during the stewing process.
Having finished this, she covered the pot and let it simmer.
Seizing this opportunity, the bald man quickly stuffed two pieces of wood into the stove and added fire, to help heat the soup base.
Lu Mingming typed on the screen, "Next, it will take 20 to 30 minutes."
She was also helpless. The Blue Star indeed lacked advanced equipment to help reduce cooking time.
Cactus Ball was the first to express dissatisfaction.
Cactus Ball: "What a joke! I only have this one day of leave. Am I supposed to stay here watching a boring live stream for 30 minutes??"
I Love My Daughter: "Have some manners! Do you want me to fly to the main planet and catch you? Today there's a lucky draw."
Cactus Ball: "So, the big streamer couldn't win in the draw, and ran here to try with a small streamer. Luckily, there are few people in the live stream room, so the chance of winning is quite high. If I win, consider it mine, don't call me next time."
Reportage Lao Liu: "I feel the streamer's technique is quite good. Have you considered trying it on other planets? This streaming style of yours is unlikely to become popular. With only over 70 viewers in half an hour, when will you make money?"
Writers were quite adept at deception.
If Lu Mingming were a novice, she might have happily agreed, dreaming of a future in a big city with lucrative live streaming.
Unfortunately, Lu Mingming, the first-place winner in the conservationist competition who had mysteriously disappeared and remained unheard from since, did not hesitate to type on her keyboard.
"I'm sorry, I don't have that idea for now. I only plan to develop the planet well before considering other things."
Reportage Lao Liu: "Okay!"
Lao Liu was not angry at being rejected by Lu Mingming.
He was trying to boost his year-end performance and reluctantly extended an olive branch.
Now, Lao Liu intended to stay and observe this small streamer to see if there was any potential worth investing in. He would then give her some exposure as a favor.
After everyone else had spoken, Jasmine tremblingly sent a bullet comment.
Jasmine: "Sorry, I'm a bit late today, haha."
This was unlike Jasmine's usual stiff, awkward laughter, and it caught Lu Mingming's attention.
Subsequently, a giant hot air balloon special effect exploded in the center of the screen.
β Jasmine has gifted you a hot air balloon.
This gift of a hot air balloon came so suddenly that it stunned Lu Mingming, who hadn't intended to become popular.
She hadn't even spoken when Jasmine apologized on screen: "Oh, I got my bonus recently and wanted to send a gift, haha."
This woman seemed a little off.
Lu Mingming felt a sense of vigilance.
She quickly scrolled through the fan list, confirming there were no strange individuals, and slowly exited.
Although her relationship with Orlanar had nearly recovered to its previous state, Lu Mingming still wanted to maintain a quiet state for now, giving herself more time to think and preventing her rationality from being overwhelmed by fame.
At the same time, Orlanar, with a gloomy expression, switched to the backstage and contacted Jasmine.
He remembered that it was this woman who had leaked Lu Mingming's alternate account information last time, and she must have let slip something again this time.
Orlanar's mind flashed to a certain person with a small Samoyed avatar who had spoken abruptly, and a spark of anger ignited within him.
His gaze fell upon Lu Yan, who was openly and unashamedly watching Lu Mingming cook in front of him, as if he intended to pierce him from behind.
There was still one guy here unresolved, and that old fox wanted to butt in. Dream on.
Lu Yan inexplicably felt something was strange.
He glanced back, but nothing had happened.
Lu Yan: ?
Had he misjudged?
The arrival of the hot air balloon triggered a full announcement in the new user area.
Even without a lucky draw, a group of curious viewers appeared, just as enthusiastic as when Lu Mingming first received a hot air balloon.
While some viewers left upon seeing that the full holographic mode was not enabled, a small portion remained to help Lu Mingming break through the 300-fan milestone.
Yipin Egg Crisp: "I like watching you use ancient methods. It has a natural ecological beauty that feels like returning to nature."
Hungry Classmate: "New fan reporting. I feel this streamer has great potential~"
Meat-eater Captain: "I really want to ask, which remote planet is the streamer on? How are you using an iron pot, something so backward? Not to mention using a stove for fire!"
Seeing this bullet comment, Lu Mingming explained: "I'm sorry, we are indeed too remote. I am the first to connect with the interstellar. Please pay more attention to my planet. I will bring more delicious food to everyone later."
Lu Mingming publicly disclosed the address of Blue Star, sparking discussion among some people.
Hungry Classmate: "OMG, I just searched for it on the map, but I couldn't find this small planet."
Life Research Team: "It must have been hidden. There are many bandits in that area, and the local people might be living in dire straits. No wonder development is so backward."
With this simple sentence, the fans began to pity the planet where Lu Mingming was located, and consequently, three or four people generously sent gifts.
Lu Mingming hurriedly clarified: "No! It's actually okay. We live happily, but some resources are quite scarce."
The fans responded: "We understand. You want to live a strong life and not be pitied by everyone, so we shouldn't deliberately send gifts!"
The "Meat-eater Captain" from earlier, filled with remorse, sent ten sports cars in a row: "I want to slap myself even when I wake up in the middle of the night! Alas! I'm sorry, I hit a sore spot!"
What was going on with these people?
Lu Mingming was dumbfounded. Her explanation seemed to have no effect.
She couldn't be bothered anymore!
Helplessly, she went to prepare the potatoes.
The potatoes on Blue Star were extremely soft and waxy, yellow-hearted potatoes. Lu Mingming washed and peeled the potatoes she had dried in the morning, then easily cut them into uniform small pieces.
She prepared a few mushrooms to add, enhancing the savory flavor of the ribs.
Lu Mingming calculated the time. The ribs in the pot should have been stewing for nearly half an hour.
Wearing oven mitts, she carefully lifted the lidβ
The aroma of cooking wafted towards her. The rich soup clung tenaciously to the surface of the ribs.
The ribs were a beautiful caramel color, piled up like half a small hill. Each piece was coated with juice, promising a burst of flavor when eaten, a surprise as the rich sauce exploded in the mouth.
Lu Mingming added the mushrooms and potatoes to the pot. In the dense white steam, a pot of potato stewed ribs was quickly completed.
The audience in front of the screen couldn't smell this aroma, but everyone present clearly understood.
Whether they were casually playing games, taking the opportunity to watch other streamers, or simply there to make up the numbers, or those who were inherently indifferent, this aroma emanated, and everyone quickly looked up at the large iron pot.
Having experienced long periods of merely filling meals, the rich meaty aroma provided a unique sensation. Although they hadn't eaten it, they knew this pot of potato stewed ribs was a delicacy!
"The wealthy nobles on the main planet can afford this."
The Chief murmured to himself.
She understood the interstellar landscape somewhat.
Wang Tianhai suddenly laughed: "How could they be worthy? Streamer Mingming usually has this style. Her dishes are rarely found on the interstellar, and she used to give them out by lottery. It can be said that the number of people who have eaten Streamer Mingming's cooking on the interstellar does not exceed this number."
Wang Tianhai held up two hands.
"It seems I've truly found a treasure!"
The Chief stared intently at the pot of potato stewed ribs.
As the meat in the pot gradually finished stewing, Lu Mingming hummed a tuneless melody with delight.
It had been a long time since she had cooked a proper meal. As long as she hadn't regressed, it would be fine.
She gently poked the ribs with chopsticks. They were tender and flavorful, the potatoes were soft, and the soup was thick.
Satisfied, Lu Mingming took out a thermal container she had used before for live streaming, to be used for the lucky draw.
As soon as she looked up, intending to ask the bald man to help her, she found that everyone had stood up at some point and formed a large circle around the live streaming area.
They didn't say a word, nor did they move, like a pack of hungry wolves with a green glint in their eyes, staring intently at the potato stewed ribs Lu Mingming was holding, as if they were about to eat her hand along with it.
Lu Mingming chuckled with a mix of amusement and exasperation: "What are you all doing? There's a whole pot, eat your fill."