Qian Huang felt like he was choking on his laughter when he saw that question. The other viewers also fell silent, not quite sure if they should still ridicule him further or actually pity him for thinking that Xiao Ming would really need any of his dishes.

Xiao Ming Ming: [Actually … Nin Sha is delusional to the point where I think there might be something wrong with his brain. ( ⚆ _ ⚆ ) We shouldn’t laugh at him anymore. Who knows what the poor guy will do when reality hits him? (/ω＼)]

Little Butterfly: [I guess you’re right. I wouldn’t want to have a death on my hands. ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ]

Si Jin ignored them and just looked at the screen, focusing on Xiao Ming’s pretty face. He actually felt a bit annoyed. While he loved watching Xiao Ming’s streams, it was always Qian Huang that read the chat and would read some of the comments for Xiao Ming to answer.

He would often choose his comments since he had been a viewer since their very first live stream and was always generous with his gifts but not every one of his comments was picked. And this time, it seemed that Qian Huang once again wouldn’t do him the favor. It really was annoying! He could only hope that he would have the opportunity to ask Xiao Ming in person soon.

Si Jin looked at the screen for a moment longer. Even if that question wouldn’t be read out loud, he hadn’t given up hope yet. He reached out once again and tried another approach.

Nin Sha: [About what you said before: Will you now announce the subject of the next stream beforehand? I would like to practice a little on my own so I can ask specific questions."]

He leaned back, looking at the screen again and waiting for Qian Huang to read this question out loud. There was no way he would ignore something that was related to the stream. This time, his words would definitely be relayed to Xiao Ming and he would see how much he cared about him.

Si Jin was indeed right. As soon as Qian Huang saw the question, he cleared his throat and spoke up again. "Nin Sha has just been asking whether we are going to announce the subjects of the stream beforehand. What do you think, Xiao Ming?"

Xiao Ming continued to stir the ingredients in the wok and pondered. "I think that shouldn’t be a problem. Then I’m going to announce it in the stream from now on and we’ll also leave a post on Weibo so those who couldn’t turn in at the time can find the information more easily."

He pondered for a moment longer and then glanced at the camera again. "As for the first stream, I was thinking of covering cutting techniques with you. I think that this is something that is a really basic skill for cooking and also very versatile in its uses.

"For one, the right way to cut ingredients is very important in some cases to make sure that it will taste right. And on the other hand, cutting will also be able to enhance the looks of your dish. So with just this one thing, you’ll be able to elevate the quality of your dish two times." He smiled at the camera, making Si Jin reach out and take a screenshot.

Glancing at the corner where the number was displayed, it seemed that this was already screenshot number twenty-five in this stream alone. Ah, was it really a surprise? Xiao Ming was just very good-looking.

Si Jin didn’t give his opinion in the chat but the other viewers were fast to praise Xiao Ming for looking out for them.

Si Jin continued to look at him cooking but spoke up toward the man next to him. "Prepare a lesson on cutting techniques. I have to attain at least an intermediate skill level in two days’ time."

"Yes, master." A few gazes were exchanged and then nineteen of the men in the room almost soundlessly left. Only one person remained to make sure that he could relay Si Jin’s orders in case there were more.

Back in the stream, Xiao Ming finished the Singapore rice noodles just when it was time to take the carrot puffs out of the oven.

He put the two dishes to the side, keeping them warm while he checked on the mango pudding in the fridge and then gave a nod. "Seems like this will also be done soon." He closed the fridge again for the moment and then cut up the radish cakes, putting them in a pan. "We could eat them like this but I personally prefer them pan-fried even if that means that Li Shui will have to wait a few minutes longer." He smiled and then focused on the dish for the moment, making sure that it wasn’t fried for too long.

Finally, he took them out of the pan, got the mango pudding from the fridge, and then arranged all the dishes on the table. Without being asked to, Li Shui gave them a close-up, while Xiao Ming introduced them once again.

"Alright, guys, the dishes have been prepared. Here, we have the mango pudding, carrot puffs as a variation of the more traditional radish puffs, radish cakes that are often eaten during the new year, and the Singapore rice noodles. Now, all that’s left is eating."

He took the bowls that were standing to the side and distributed them, also putting down cups and filling them with the Oolong tea he had chosen for today.

Li Shui zoomed out again, showing the whole corner of the counter where the three of them usually sat to eat the dishes afterward. Then, he rushed over, picked up his chopsticks, and started to fill his bowl, immediately digging in.

Xiao Ming raised his brows and then turned to look at the camera, giving a laugh. "See that? I wasn’t joking. Our Ah Shui has really been starving today. I guess it’s about time he got something to eat."

Li Shui waved his hand and nodded like a chicken pecking rice, while still stuffing his mouth.

Despite ridiculing his friend before, Qian Huang also hurried to his seat, picking his chopsticks up as well. "You’re eating like a wolf again. If you continue like this, will there even be any left for me?!"

In the chat, the viewers were ridiculing the two of them.

Xiao Ming Ming: [Qian Huang also just thinks about himself. (눈_ლ) Who is thinking about our poor Ming Ming? (๑ˊ▵ॢˋ̥๑) He was the one who actually had to work at the press conference in front of all those cameras but he’s the one who will likely get the least to eat.]

Little Butterfly: [True! But then again, I sometimes feel like these two just picked up the easiest tasks and are mostly freeloading at his place. Well, who can put it past them? I would’ve done the same if I knew Xiao Ming. ¯_(ツ)_/¯]

The other viewers agreed, giving a plus one while Si Jin observed how Xiao Ming first cleaned up the kitchen utensils he had been using before he went to sit down next to the other two and picked up his own chopsticks, slowly taking a bit of each dish for himself.

Ah, his Xiao Ming, he really was perfect in every sense of the word.