Free Web NovelChapter 1160: Chapter 469: If You Have the Guts, Compete with Me in Western Cuisine! Lin Xu: You Have Requests Like That Too? [Subscription Requested]
"What the hell is this? Since when does the Eight Treasure Gourd Duck need to be stitched up?"
Almost all the viewers eagerly waiting for the "new version" of Taste of the World are now wearing confused expressions, completely baffled by the video performance.
Previously, Boss Lin and his team focused on home-cooked dishes that anyone with some cooking skills could follow along with.
Occasionally, they would prepare a grand dish or two to elevate the viewers’ food appreciation skills.
But the new chef’s creations are neither homey nor aesthetically pleasing.
When did our glorious Chinese cuisine require sewing skills to make up for it?
Is this a case of finding a tailor because we couldn’t find a chef?
Impatient viewers grabbed their phones, clicked on Lin Ji’s Food topic, and were about to complain when they saw a pinned update:
"The original team of Taste of the World has launched a new culinary show, Flavors of the Earth. In the first episode, watch Boss Lin teach you how to make the traditional dish—Eight Treasure Gourd Duck!"
"Holy cow!!!!"
No wonder the TV program’s teaser changed; it turns out there was a staff shake-up!
But wait a minute... Did Boss Lin also make Eight Treasure Gourd Duck?
Is this a long-distance showdown?
Looks like something significant happened at the TV station.
Clicking on the link took viewers to the video page, but instead of a food show, it featured Zeng Xiaoqi in a close-up.
She waved at the camera and said with a smile:
"Hello everyone, it’s your old friend Xiaoqi. Recently, due to some unspeakable reasons, the entire Taste of the World team, including our show’s culinary advisor Mr. Lishan, has officially left the TV station and joined Joyful Media. We’ll continue producing the food shows you love, so let us know what you want to eat!"
Wow!
No wonder the TV station claimed it was a complete revamp—they didn’t mention Zeng Xiaoqi’s team had quit.
Speaking of which, how shameful is it to parade around with the Taste of the World title when the creators have left?
Let’s not forget, Taste of the World was made by Zeng Xiaoqi, and there were surveys conducted under Lin Ji’s Food topic, with everyone actively suggesting types of culinary shows.
Wow, after all their hard work in creating the show, now someone else is trying to reap the benefits?
No wonder Boss Lin made Eight Treasure Gourd Duck too; it’s a clear slap in the face.
Faced with such behavior, netizens have one demand:
"Please intensify your efforts!"
After Zeng Xiaoqi’s video, the link redirects viewers to a spacious and bright kitchen, featuring familiar faces of chefs Lin Xu, Xie Baomin, and Qi Zhentao.
Netizens finally rediscovered the feeling from when they first watched Taste of the World.
"Feels like coming home, guys!"
"Just found out the reason for Zeng Xiaoqi’s resignation, so damn disgusting!"
"Support! What’s a culinary show without Boss Lin and his crew?"
"Seeing Boss Lin makes me feel reassured."
"Sending mad appreciation to Joyful Media and hoping for more outstanding culinary shows."
"This kitchen obviously had a lot of thought put into its setup."
"..."
As soon as they clicked on, the comments flew by like a dense barrage.
Netizens who thought they were early realized that some people seemed to live on the website.
The video opened without wasted chatter, segueing quickly into the cooking segment.
Even without Zeng Xiaoqi, there’s no panic among viewers since, in the TV version, Zeng Xiaoqi was mainly the announcer at the beginning.
Her real strength was tasting the food.
She’d always forget her lines during tastings, which became a running joke.
Numerous viewers even used phrases from Kong Yiji to teasingly jest about her.
Watching Lin Xu skillfully debone the duck reminded everyone that this is true Chinese cooking—this is the proud culinary heritage of our country.
Even if they can’t taste it, just watching the deboning process is incredibly soothing and enjoyable.
"Later on, I need to watch this a few more times to cleanse my eyes."
"Ha, I’m here for some eye candy too! Since when does making Eight Treasure Gourd Duck require stitching? Has Chinese cuisine declined this much?"
"The ancestors in their graves can’t rest easy."
"That TV chef wears a gold watch and rings, obviously not a pro."
"Didn’t the head chef once say that during apprenticeship, anyone who wears those flashy accessories can expect a reckoning?"
"..."
Soon, an influx of netizens swamped the Flavors of the Earth account.
As people discussed, someone posted an internal link:
"Whoa, I didn’t expect the TV station to open a special account. Are they worried people won’t find a place to review? Guys, I’ll go check it out first."
The platform had an account called Taste of the World, just synced with the TV station’s updates.
This is the TV station’s new strategy, combining online and offline approaches to expand the culinary sphere and attract more traffic.
However, under this video post, countless comments began to pour in.
For a new account, having such traffic in a short time should be good news.
But the TV station doesn’t want this kind of traffic because these people came to leave negative reviews and nitpick—they’re driving away casual viewers.
"Show some dignity!"
"Save your time: Avoid and run!"
"Blocked—I’ll report every time I see this in the future!"
"Stopping by to spit on behalf of Boss Lin."
