IRDFPFCIW Chapter 42

At the dining table, the tomato beef brisket and boiled beef were enjoyed by everyone.

As Chen Jiesen was leaving, he held Jiang Tang’s hand with tears in his eyes. “Tang Tang, remember to invite me for dinner next time! I really didn’t eat much…”

Jiang Tang recalled how Chen Jiesen had been gobbling down food at the table like crazy and nearly fought with Qin Fei over the last piece of beef: “…”

Jiang Tang awkwardly but politely smiled, saying that he would invite him next time.

Chen Jiesen cheered and opened his arms to hug Jiang Tang but suddenly felt a strong and oppressive gaze from behind, causing him to stop abruptly with his arms frozen in the air.

“How strange, why do I feel a bit cold…” Chen Jiesen instinctively turned around, only to see a cat squatting behind him. He shrank his neck and muttered quietly.

Wen Renyuan: …

Jiang Tang didn’t hear what Chen Jiesen was mumbling.

Gu Chen was still thinking about the milk and beef Jiang Tang had mentioned earlier. After dinner, he asked Jiang Tang for more details and left in high spirits.

Jiang Tang watched Gu Chen’s departing figure with relief. Now that beef was available, surely the milk wouldn’t be far behind, right?

Gu Chen indeed didn’t keep Jiang Tang waiting long and soon brought good news.

That day, the fans in Jiang Tang’s live stream suddenly received a notification about new products in the mall when they were browsing the Star Network.

Fans: !!!

Previously, the tomatoes and some seasonings that had been launched in the mall were wildly popular among the fans. Unfortunately, they were too popular that they were often sold out. They could only bite the corners of the quilt with tears in their eyes and watch others post reviews on the Star Network.

Cursing their slow fingers!

Some fans who were unable to get tomatoes resorted to buying seasonings from the mall. They began experimenting with various natural foods with a fearless spirit. Apart from those who ended up in the hospital, there was a small-scale “cooking craze” on the Star Network.

This time, when the fans excitedly rushed into the mall, they were greeted with entirely new products they had never seen before.

Fans were thrilled.

Milk and fresh beef? Why are the prices still so affordable! No matter what, they added it to their shopping carts!

Fans rubbed their hands together, ready to compete for speed as soon as 12 o’clock came.

However, the price of the beef this time was indeed higher than that of the tomatoes, a decision made after discussions between Gu Chen and Jiang Tang.

Inevitably, they saw someone making a sarcastic post on the Star Network—

[Am I the only one who feels uncomfortable with this sudden price increase? This price is way too high compared to the previous tomatoes…]

As soon as Jiang Bai posted this, his lightbrain chimed with notifications. He smugly opened the comments. The first comment made his smile freeze.

[Yes, you’re the only one. You are electricity, you are light, you are the only myth. / Like]

[If you just looked at the prices of other natural foods, you wouldn’t say something so nonsensical…]

[If you can’t afford it, then don’t buy it. Who’s holding a gun to your head to make you buy it? / Eye roll]

[The sourness is breaking through the lightbrain. How are you doing, sister? Our Tang Tang is kind and beautiful, stop being sour~]

Jiang Bai’s face twisted with anger as he read through the comments.

The following comments were even more absurd.

[I also think this price is a bit too high, so can everyone not fight me for the meat later?]

[… I almost pulled out my 80-meter laser sword.]

[The ones above, don’t even think about it!]

[Everyone listen to me, it’s too expensive. Don’t buy it, let me have it!]

[What! It’s this expensive this time! &%￥&**! I can’t take it anymore, let me spend this money! Don’t fight with me!]

[Please be rational. The hard-earned money from working, do you really want to spend it on this? I’m not being rational. Let me do it!]

[……]

Jiang Bai felt like smashing his lightbrain in anger.

More and more fans began commenting under this post as if it were a team-building exercise, and some even turned it into a chat area until someone shouted—

[Tang Tang is live! Teaching everyone how to use new ingredients! Everyone, rush in!]

Finally, the notifications on Jiang Bai’s lightbrain stopped.

“Today, I’ll teach everyone how to make a simple dessert with milk~ I’ll also make a beef stewed with potatoes dish for you.”

Jiang Tang was now quite skilled at live streaming. After greeting the fans, he began to showcase the various ingredients he would use today.

Jiang Tang picked up a glass of milk he had just poured and introduced it to the fans, “This is milk, which I’m sure you all saw in the mall. Milk is one of the oldest natural beverages and often called ‘white blood’.”

“Milk is rich in protein and various nutrients, and it tastes mellow and delicious.” Jiang Tang took a sip of the milk, leaving a little circle of white beard on his lips. He licked his lips and closed his eyes in comfort. It was such a long-awaited taste!

The fans were struck by Jiang Tang’s beauty. They stared blankly at their screens for a few seconds.

Wen Renyuan felt displeased and gritted his teeth. He knew how many people were secretly coveting his little streamer. Watching Jiang Tang’s lips turn even more rosy after licking them, his eyes gradually darkened.

As fans continued to be stunned, they heard Jiang Tang say, “The milk we have in the mall is ready to drink!”

Fans: !!!

Great! Those with clumsy hands are happy! Kitchen killers are crying! Mom doesn’t have to worry about me ruining natural foods anymore!

Jiang Tang held the glass and pointed to another cup of milk beside him, “Give it a try~”

[I want to drink the milk in Tang Tang’s hand, hehehe~]

[Drinking from the same cup of milk means I indirectly kissed Tang Tang!]

[You there, put on some clothes! The whole interstellar community can see!]

[How dare you! How can you covet my wife like this! I’ll have you all arrested!]

[Everyone step aside, let me wake her up!]

[……]

Jiang Tang glanced at the barrage and nearly choked. He coughed lightly and slowly sipped the milk from the glass, but his ears hidden under his hair turned red.

Wen Renyuan on the side observed this scene closely.

Wen Renyuan: Speechless!

Perhaps due to someone’s deep-seated resentment, the topic in the live stream room finally shifted to milk.

[The milk tastes so good~]

[I like it. This drink feels completely different from the tea we had before.]

[@All major nutrient solution manufacturers, please consider producing a milk-flavored nutrient solution because I’ll buy it all up!]

[!!! The one above! I agree!]

Naturally, employees from nutrient solution companies were watching Jiang Tang’s live stream. Seeing this comment, they began to stir. The quick ones started reaching out to Jiang Tang and Gu Chen.

Jiang Tang had no idea that another windfall was about to come his way. He did notice a comment mentioning tea.

Jiang Tang’s eyes lit up. How could he not think of milk tea!

Combined with the dessert he was going to make later, today was destined to be a day full of sweetness.

“Next, we’ll make fried milk. The method is very simple and everyone can try this at home.”

Jiang Tang poured starch and a bit of white sugar into a bowl, then added milk and stirred until smooth.

“Then pour the stirred milk into a pan, set it to low heat, and stir continuously until it thickens.” Jiang Tang demonstrated and explained, “The ingredients will also be available in the mall for everyone to purchase.”

Then Jiang Tang poured the thickened milk into a prepared glass container to cool. Once it set, he cut it into even long strips.

He coated the milk strips with starch, dipped them in egg liquid, and finally rolled them in breadcrumbs.

When the oil in the pot reached about 70% hot, he placed the milk strips in, frying them until they were golden and draining the oil.

The fried milk pieces on the plate resembled beautiful little square bricks. Just looking at them made people feel hungry. The sweet aroma wafted through the air, making the audience in the live stream unable to heed Jiang Tang’s warning of “still hot, everyone take your time”, as they eagerly grabbed a piece of fried milk to pop into their mouths.

The fried milk was bouncy. Some fans couldn’t grab it with chopsticks and ignored the nearby forks. They opted to use their hands instead.

Once the fried milk reached their mouths, the fans realized just how incredible it was.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

The fried milk had a golden crust and snowy white interior.

Taking a bite, the crispy outer layer wrapped around the rich fresh milk. The crust was crunchy but not hard, while the inside was fresh, sweet and full of milk flavor. Even those who didn’t usually like sweets were captivated by the taste.

Moreover, this fried milk not only preserved the nutritional properties of milk but also offered a completely different flavor compared to the liquid milk in the cup they had just drunk. It could be said that this fried milk gave a more layered texture to the milk.

Jiang Tang stopped after eating two pieces. He mischievously didn’t remined the audience and others that there were more dishes to come, fearing that he would be too full and not be able to eat anything else.

The fluffy ones at home were also very satisfied with the fried milk.

The little fox always preferred sweet flavors. This time, even the little cat who didn’t like sweet food finished two pieces. There was no need to mention the little snow wolf. It devoured everything without hesitation.

“In life, we inevitably encounter difficulties and setbacks. At such times, let’s indulge in a dessert like fried milk. Let the sweetness of milk reach our hearts through our taste buds. Let it soothe the bitterness in life and the pain in our hearts.”

Jiang Tang’s eyes curved and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

“I think this is the meaning of food to us.”

The barrage in the live stream paused for a few seconds when Jiang Tang smiled slightly, simply because his smile was too beautiful.

At this moment, Jiang Tang’s bright eyes seemed to be filled with starlight. His smile enveloped him like a soft glow.

Fans from the interstellar world, who had been taught that appetite was unimportant and that gluttony was shameful, might have been hearing such sentiments for the first time.

The meaning of food… so this is what it means.

After saying all this, Jiang Tang realized that his words were a bit too “chicken soup” and sounded somewhat cheesy, which made him feel a bit embarrassed.

He rubbed his nose. “Ahem, let’s move on to making baked fresh milk~”