Chapter 356: Chapter 209: The Voiceover Circle Explodes! Lin Xu’s First Live Broadcast: Setting Shrimp Traps with Second Uncle! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_2
Shi Wenming couldn’t stop praising the goose chunks Lin Xu had made. He usually enjoyed a couple of drinks in his free time, and this dish his grandnephew made was perfect for accompanying them.
His second uncle was also very pleased with the goose chunks. Holding his wine glass, he clinked it with Shi Wenming’s before saying, "If you could cook like Xiao Xu, I’m sure many tourists would come here specifically to eat. This dish is truly perfect with alcohol."
While they were talking, some tourists came in for a meal. Shi Wenming quickly got up and went to the kitchen to cook. Aunt Lin Hongxia, holding her small notebook for taking orders, began to attend to the customers.
"One braised chicken, one pork belly with dried green beans, one stir-fried egg with Sichuan peppercorn leaves, and finally, one stir-fried wild vegetables."
After ordering, a few of the tourists turned to Lin Xu, "We originally wanted to try a whole roasted lamb today, but seeing how many people you have, we decided against it. Boss Lin, can we preorder a whole roasted lamb here?"
Preorder?
That wouldn’t be a problem.
Who would refuse business that comes knocking at the door?
Lin Xu stood up, grabbed a clean plate, and placed some pieces of roasted lamb on it. He also filled a small dish with dry dipping seasoning and brought both to their table, saying, "Please, try this and see how it tastes. If you like it, we can discuss the preorder. If not, consider it a friendly gesture from me."
Judging by their accent, these people were clearly locals from Yinzhou.
They might become regular customers at the scenic area in the future, so it was important to build a good rapport.
The tourists didn’t hold back. Without even bothering with disposable gloves, they each grabbed a piece of meat that was still hot to the touch, dipped it into the seasoning, and popped it into their mouths.
After a brief chew, they all looked surprised. "Wow! This lamb is cooked perfectly! Boss Lin, we’ll order two. We’ll bring our families and friends to eat tomorrow."
Two?
He’d have to prepare well for tomorrow then.
Hearing that the customers wanted to order two whole roasted lambs, Aunt Lin Hongxia hurried over to discuss the price with them. Lin Xu didn’t get involved in the business side of things and continued eating.
Today’s lunch was just as good as yesterday’s. Not only were there two types of lamb dishes and the savory dry-fried goose chunks perfect for accompanying drinks, but also an appetizing spicy and sour goose offal dish that paired well with rice. Lin Xu had never imagined that chopped pickled cabbage stir-fried with Pickled Peppers and goose offal could be so delicious. The goose intestines were spicy, sour, and crunchy—even tastier than when cooked in a hot pot. Other offal, like the goose gizzard and goose liver, also had their own unique delicious qualities. Paired with the spicy and sour flavor of the pickled vegetables, a bowl of rice disappeared in no time.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, there was still some roasted lamb and lamb with dipping sauce left. Lin Hongqi asked his second uncle to help deliver it to their cousin manning the gate and a few other relatives at the water park.
Liu Zhengyu was very satisfied with today’s meal. "It’s a good thing I didn’t leave last night; otherwise, I would have missed out on this delicious roasted lamb."
After touring the scenic area and spending another night at the Cliffside Hotel, he had fully immersed himself in the comprehensive beauty of the place. "I’ll ensure the approval documents for the 4A scenic area are issued once I get back. You’ll receive the notification within a week at most."
Small scenic areas are managed by local tourism bureaus, and issuing approvals involves set procedures. That’s why Liu Zhengyu had conservatively estimated a timeframe of one week.
Lin Hongqi said gratefully, "Thank you so much, President Liu. Otherwise, we don’t know how much longer we would have had to wait. Please do visit Longqi Mountain again when you have time in the future."
Liu Zhengyu smiled and said, "You’re welcome. I’m actually planning to bring my wife and children here for a vacation. The scenery is beautiful, and the people are kind. If it weren’t for my busy schedule in Beijing, I’d love to stay a few more days."
After some more pleasantries, Lin Xu’s uncle, Lin Hongjun, walked over and said, "President Liu, shall we get going then?"
Liu Zhengyu needed to take the high-speed train back. Since the Experimental High School, where Lin Hongqi worked, wasn’t far from the station, the initial idea was for Lin Hongqi to drive him. After saying goodbye to everyone, Liu Zhengyu got into Lin Hongjun’s car.
The president of the Travel Association had barely left when the TV station’s van pulled up. Zeng Xiaoqi had indulged in a bit too much roasted lamb, and her voice, which had been recovering, was now back to square one.
"We have to go too, Boss Lin. Let us know when you’re heading back to Beijing."
Seriously, girl, you need to take care of your voice first.
You’re still thinking about crayfish when your voice is like this! Have you forgotten you rely on your voice for a living?
Lin Xu handed her a brand-new, large water bottle filled with a drink made from Crystal Sugar, honeysuckle, and dried chrysanthemums, saying, "Drink this on the way. When you get back, make sure to get some medicine and try to eat lightly so you recover quickly. I wouldn’t want you to miss out on crayfish when I get back to Beijing."
"Don’t worry, I’ll be completely healed before you all return to Beijing."
After this group left, the relatives also departed—some went to work, others back to the city. They couldn’t indulge in feasting indefinitely; everyone had their own jobs and careers to attend to.
Lin Xu’s paternal grandmother and maternal grandmother also returned to their respective homes. The mountain nights were too cool, making it unsuitable for the elderly to stay for extended periods.
After the relatives had left, Lin Xu was about to go into the kitchen to experiment with the recipe for wild vegetable buns—a reward he had received—planning to make them for his grandmother when he had time. Suddenly, his sister-in-law called.
"Brother-in-law, you did a voiceover for the TV station without telling anyone! Do you realize how much of a bind that’s put the company in?"
In a bind?
What did she mean by that?
Lin Xu asked curiously, "Did my voiceover infringe on any rights?"
"No, it’s because you’ve become famous! Your voiceover was so good it’s gone viral. Right now, our company has received at least ten orders just for your voice acting."