Chapter 582: A little advertising, killing two birds with one stone.
Chapter 582: A little advertising, killing two birds with one stone.
[This is the first time I've seen bamboo shoots paired with cured pork and corn. It looks delicious; I really want to eat it!]
[Life in this idyllic place is so wonderful! I love watching Luo Xiyao cook; her cooking has such a hometown feel to it, so unpretentious.]
[A down-to-earth goddess like Luo Xiyao—whoever marries her must have accumulated a lot of good karma from their ancestors!]
[I've already recorded and edited it. I'm going to buy the ingredients and recreate the same cold dish when I get home!]
Ning Yao prepared the cold bamboo shoot salad, packed it little by little into glass jars, sealed them, kept one jar for herself that evening, and carried the other large glass jar to her arms before walking out.
After Ning Yao left, the crew members who remained in the cabin stared intently at the transparent glass jar. The cold bamboo shoots inside looked incredibly tempting, like a woman in a crop top and hot pants beckoning them with her little finger.
Several men's Adam's apples bobbed up and down, clearly indicating their intense craving.
Will I be discovered if I secretly take a bite behind Miss Luo Xiyao's back?
……
Wenna was still digging bamboo shoots, while Ning Yao had already taken her bodyguard Guan Ying to a nearby village to sell cold bamboo shoot salad.
Although Ning Yao was dressed simply and plainly, her tall stature and beautiful appearance were eye-catching. Everyone who passed by her stopped to look at her, and she had an incredibly high rate of people turning their heads to look at her.
Perhaps because Ning Yao's appearance was so outstanding, everyone was already captivated by her looks, and no one noticed the cold bamboo shoot salad she was holding.
No one knew what Ning Yao was there for, but seeing the man carrying the cameraman behind her, they all secretly thought that some celebrity must have come to their place to film a movie!
"Do you want some cold bamboo shoots? I made them myself, they're delicious. You can try some for free if you're interested." Ning Yao had no shame in selling cold bamboo shoots, thinking it was just a normal commodity transaction, especially since she had set the price very low.
Several men exchanged glances and urged each other to go up and try the cold dishes.
"Hurry up, your wife isn't home, and besides, it's free to try a bite, isn't it?" one of them nudged the other's shoulder.
"I'm not interested in cold dishes, I'm not going, you go if you want to." The man only glanced at Ning Yao from afar, and his face was already flushed. He couldn't even imagine whether he would be able to utter a complete sentence if he actually got close to that female celebrity.
"You're really not going? Then I'll go by myself. Anyway, I don't have a wife, so it doesn't matter."
"Go away, why are you talking so much?" The man blushed even more and refused to go with his neighbor.
Then another man scurried up to Ning Yao, pointed to the glass jar in her hand, and stammered, "I'm here to buy cold dishes. How much is a serving? How much are they?"
"Three yuan a serving, just this disposable cup, one whole cup." Ning Yao took out a brand new cup and pretended to pour a cup for the man.
"Don't serve it yet, I... can I try it first? Didn't you just say that trying it is free?" The man didn't want to spend money on a small cup of cold appetizer. He just wanted to get closer to see what the female celebrity looked like. He couldn't see her clearly from too far away.
“Sure.” Ning Yao was planning to take out a cup for everyone to try anyway. How would you know if it was good or not if you didn’t try it? And how could you talk about buying and selling if you didn’t try it?
With Guan Ying's help, Ning Yao opened the glass jar and slowly ladled out a serving of cold bamboo shoots.
As soon as the glass jar was opened, the sweet and salty aroma of bamboo shoots filled the air, carried by the evening breeze of the setting sun.
Many people around smelled the aroma of that jar of cold bamboo shoots; it smelled wonderful, and just one sniff made their mouths water.
The man closest to Ning Yao's eyes lit up instantly. He took the toothpick Guan Ying handed him and poked a bamboo shoot into his mouth.
The first taste is a delightful combination of the sweetness of corn, the salty and crunchy flavor of bamboo shoots, and the unique marinating flavor of cured meat.
This was the first time the man had ever eaten cold bamboo shoots like this; it was so novel, with a unique texture and flavor.
"Really three yuan a cup?" the man said with delight.
He originally came because Ning Yao was a very beautiful female celebrity, but now he came because the food was really delicious.
I couldn't resist buying a few cups to take home so my mom and sister could also figure out how to cook bamboo shoots and make them taste so good.
If this research is successfully completed, wouldn't it be possible to open a shop and make a fortune selling cold dishes?
"Yes, that's the price. Would you like a drink?" Ning Yao's voice was gentle, and with the small flower petal decorations in her hair, her overall temperament seemed to rise even higher.
"I want five cups!" The man immediately took out money and stuffed it into Guan Ying's hand.
[Really? Is it that delicious? I ordered five cups in one go?]
[Yao Yao's cold dish business has opened, but unfortunately the program didn't say which village it's in. I really want to go and buy a cup to try!]
[Even if it's burnt or charred, as long as it's made by my goddess, I'd eat every last bit, not even the crust!]
Are these people all shills? Their acting is so cringeworthy, and they expect five drinks right off the bat? Are they trying to eat this?
[Don't be a sour grapes. These people are obviously genuine villagers. Do you think they're classically trained actors? Where's the acting? Where's the awkwardness?]
The man originally wanted to just hand the money to Ning Yao, but he was too afraid to get close to her.
Although Ning Yao always had a faint smile on her face and her voice was clear and gentle, she always gave people a sense of distance that could only be admired from afar.
Especially her fox-like eyes, clear as spring water, always seemed to exude a certain majesty, making people feel intimidated and a little afraid of her.
What's more, standing next to Ning Yao was Guan Ying, whose face was icy cold, as if she might punch him and send him flying at any moment because of his misconduct.
Guan Ying is not tall, but she has been exercising since she was a child, so her physique is quite good.
He happened to be wearing a tank top that exposed his arms when he went out, and the muscle lines on his biceps were particularly prominent, making him very intimidating.
“No, each person can only buy one cup. I didn’t make many today. If you buy too many, the others won’t be able to buy any.” Ning Yao shook her head, disagreeing with selling the man five cups of cold bamboo shoot salad.
"Oh, okay, then give me a cup." The man glanced at Guan Ying, who immediately gave him the extra money back with a cold face.
Holding a cup of cold bamboo shoot salad, the man went home happily, calling out as he went, "Mom, sister, I bought some delicious food, come out and try it!"
Ning Yao didn't look at him. By now, the aroma of the cold bamboo shoot salad had spread, attracting many interested people to gather around.
"Hey girl, what are you selling? Bamboo shoots and cured meat? How did you make them? They smell so good..."
"It smells really good. I eat bamboo shoots every day, but I've never smelled such a fragrant aroma before."
"It's really free to try it? I'll have a bite to try too."
"I want a cup, give me a cup, this tastes absolutely amazing..."
"I'll have one too, fill it up for me. I came first, so those of you who came later, don't rush, go to the back of the line!"
Seeing that there weren't many cold bamboo shoots left in the glass jar, those who hadn't tried them yet were eager to get their hands on them, but they couldn't cut in line and could only watch helplessly.
A jar of bamboo shoots wasn't much, just a little over three or four pounds, and it was quickly sold out.
Seeing that everyone was enjoying the food, and that some villagers looked a little downcast because they hadn't been able to buy any, Ning Yao chuckled and said, "Making these bamboo shoots isn't difficult. As long as you add the right ingredients, you'll be fine. I'll bring the ingredients over tomorrow and teach you how to do it in one go."
A sly glint flashed in the young woman's eyes, and the corners of her lips curved into a beautiful smile.
It wasn't a secret recipe to begin with, and it also served as a good opportunity to advertise for the grape seed oil sponsor—a win-win situation.
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