"Xiaonian seems quite well-behaved," said Yu Antong before asking Xing Lixuan curiously, "Is 'YuJian Live' the streaming platform under your company you mentioned earlier?"

"Yes." Xing Lixuan sat down to eat, not wishing to discuss further.

Yu Antong continued, "I was watching a live stream on my way here. They were showcasing a fairy banquet. It should still be live now."

Pulling out his phone, he opened the app. The stream, which he hadn't exited earlier, was still playing.

"The dishes are being served swiftly. The aromas make me want to eat immediately," said the female host as she adjusted the camera to show the food and herself, "Only two dishes left to be served. Let’s dig in!"

Yu Antong propped up his phone using the tissue box on the table, pointing at it, "Look, this is what I was..."

Xing Lixuan interrupted him by placing a shrimp in his mouth, "Eat first."

"Mmm..." After swallowing, Yu Antong resumed, "It seems quite easy to stream. I could also..."

Before he could finish, Xing Lixuan filled his mouth with stuffed tofu.

"What are you doing?" Yu Antong frowned. "I can pick my own food. Don't interrupt me. Wait, what was I saying?"

Xing Lixuan turned off the phone, "Let's eat before the food gets cold. Whatever it is, you can tell me afterward."

With the stream suddenly silent, Yu Antong turned to Xing Lixuan, "Ah, now I remember. I was talking about streaming. I was thinking..."

Xing Lixuan cut him off, "You're not thinking about it."

Only then did Yu Antong realize Xing Lixuan's unusual demeanor. Straightening his back, he challenged, "What's gotten into you today?"

Xing Lixuan responded, "Baby, please don't busy yourself during this period. Let's discuss your plans after Xiaonian is born. Can you not worry me?"

Yu An Tong paused for a moment, not expecting this from Xing Li Xuan. He then chuckled, "Have I been too willful lately? To the point that you think I can't prioritize? I told you, I'm not working much these days. Trust me, okay?"

"It's rare to hear you admit that you can be capricious." Xing Li Xuan affectionately pinched Yu An Tong's increasingly chubby cheek, "Let's not bring up the livestream topic again."

Yu An Tong pouted, "You didn't let me finish. I wasn’t planning to be a spokesperson for your company. If I were that talented, I might as well debut as a celebrity. I just thought I could do livestreams to kill time at home."

He continued, "Like when I’m cooking for you, I can turn on a livestream. It might even serve as an advertisement for the 'Fairy Feast'."

It was only then that Xing Li Xuan felt relieved, "I can have a special feature spot set up for you."

"No, no, no," Yu An Tong hurriedly declined, "It was just a passing thought. I might lose interest the next day."

The two chatted while eating. Little did Yu An Tong know that his whimsical idea of livestreaming would end after just one day.

It wasn’t because he became lazy.

He chose a weekend for his livestream, thinking the pace would be slower without the need to cook for Xing Li Xuan.

Once in the kitchen, Yu An Tong fiddled with his phone's placement for the best lighting. He eventually set it on the left cabinet so viewers could see him cook and he could glance at the comments.

He had only recently registered this account. He hadn't announced the livestream, so he was essentially flying solo.

At the beginning, there were hardly any viewers. By the time he had chopped the onions and ginger, he saw only two viewers had joined.

[“Succulent But Not Plump” entered the live room]

Succulent But Not Plump: "What are you cooking, streamer? Where are you from? You look familiar. Have I seen you somewhere before?"

Yu An Tong replied, "I'm making spicy crayfish. I’m from Jiang City. Maybe you've seen me around."

Succulent But Not Plump: "You're from Jiang City?! What a coincidence! Has anyone ever told you that you look and sound like that chef, Yu An Tong?!"

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Succulent But Not Plump: "You know, Yu An Tong! The champion from 'The Chef is Here!'"

Yu An Tong: "..."

He was well aware. No one knew better than him since, well, he was the one.

The first viewer who had entered began to speak up.

Gourmet Showcase: "He does resemble him a lot! If I hadn’t seen that the streamer only has two followers and is a bit chubbier than Yu An Tong, I would've thought it was him!"

Yu An Tong: "..."

Knock knock! Who are you calling chubby? Your whole family is chubby!

Several more people joined, and with few comments, the previous messages remained visible, allowing the newcomers to catch up quickly.

LittleBear: Isn't that Yu An Tong himself? I clicked in because he looks so much like him.

SesameDumpling: I thought the same thing. Wondered why Yu An Tong would suddenly start a live stream. Turns out it's not him after all.

PencilCase: Why aren't you speaking, host? Can you say something?

Yu An Tong: "..."

What was he supposed to say?

If he admits it's really him, wouldn't that mean he's admitting he's gained weight?

Yu An Tong chose not to speak and ignored the comments, focusing on his cooking.

The seasonal crayfish, meaty and juicy, had been cleaned and prepared by the maid, and were now ready for the pot.

Yu An Tong poured the crayfish into a hot oil pan, frying them briefly. Once the moisture evaporated and the crayfish became crispy, he removed them to drain the oil. Into the same pan, he added spring onions, star anise, sand ginger, cardamom, cassia bark, bay leaves, and various other ingredients to prepare the base oil for the crayfish.

Once the ingredients turned a golden brown and their aromas fully released, Yu An Tong removed them and added minced ginger and garlic, followed by a generous amount of Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, and fresh green chilies.

The sight of the pot filled with vibrant red chilies was mouthwatering. After frying the chilies until they darkened and became crispy, he added a bean paste, stirring continuously until the oil turned red. The crispy crayfish were then added to the mix.

SkywardChili: I think I can smell that deliciousness from here. Hungry!

NoBunnyEats: I'm craving crayfish now!

He poured in some cooking wine and other ingredients. Since Yu An Tong remained silent, viewers were left guessing about the seasonings he added.

CuteyPie: Speak up, or I'm leaving the stream.

CuteyPie: I'm leaving! Seriously leaving!

CuteyPie: Oh, how cruel you are, not even trying to keep your cute fan around!

CuteyPie: I guess I won't leave then! How can a foodie like me resist when the food looks this tempting?

Yu An Tong covered the pot, then glanced at these comments.

Humph! Why should I, the real cutie here, cater to you naysayers calling me fat? Dream on!

Yu An Tong decided to make a dish of stir-fried pork with bell peppers. Once he finished this stream, he wouldn't do it again. He didn't need this kind of grief.

He swiftly and evenly sliced two bell peppers into strips.

SesameDumpling: That knife skill is impressive!

TorturedByDrivingTest: Coach... oops! Host, I want to learn that!

KitchenNovice: Please teach us! How do you practice such knife skills?

The number of viewers on his stream slowly grew. Among them was a food blogger with nearly a million followers, often scouting new talent. She didn't expect to stumble upon a newbie with a celebrity face.

Moreover, this newbie's knife skills and cooking movements were remarkably proficient. It was evident he had considerable culinary experience. The streamer took a quick screenshot and posted it on her Twitter.

ChefV: Everyone, come watch Yu Anmu's live stream! ?

Pigeonette: Anmu? Chef, did you make a typo?

ChefV: Nope, you'll understand once you check it out. Well, actually, this streamer just looks a lot like a chubbier version of Yu Antong.

SpeedWheel: Gonna check it out right now!

Thanks to this streamer's recommendation, the number of viewers in Yu Antong's live room skyrocketed.

SwooshSwoosh: Came from Twitter to see the plump version of Yu Antong!

PuddingKid: Haha, I'm here from Twitter too.

NoAlarm: Isn’t he eerily similar? Isn't anyone suspecting this is the real Yu Antong?

OrangeLover: He's not exactly chubby, just a bit more filled out in the face.

PigHero: I feel like it might actually be him. After all, he had been gaining weight since "Kitchen God" aired, so maybe he's a tad heavier now. Runs away with pot lid over head

NoMoneyHere: Am I the only one who noticed the knife he’s using?!

Wahaha: Hmm? What about the knife? Enlighten us, pro.

NoMoneyHere: That knife is from the top-tier brand ne□□uk, limited edition. It's said to be hand-forged from 640 layers of Damascus steel and is worth over 200,000 yuan. The ergonomic handle is made from ancient bog oak that’s over a thousand years old and can last for millennia. The decorative polished collar around the handle is made of 18k pure gold, and those six tiny gems are real diamonds!

CantCook: Seriously?! You scared the hell out of me and my $10 kitchen knife.

ShelteredLife: It's true. I follow a luxury goods blogger who featured this knife. And the case it comes in is a luxurious black piano lacquer box. Seeing him casually lay it down like that is heart-wrenching.

Someone who follows Yu Antong's Twitter had an epiphany after reading these comments.

RedJadeMansion: Uh, speaking of which, I recall seeing a photo of this knife on Yu Antong's Twitter. The caption said, "My new purchase, works wonders."

The lively comment section suddenly went quiet upon this revelation.

A few seconds later, comments started pouring in frenziedly again.

MeatyButNot: So this IS the real Yu Antong!!!

SesameDumpling: I'm so sorry, Kitchen God!

RedJadeMansion: I've betrayed my beloved Tongtong. How could I, a die-hard fan, not recognize him!

LittleGinger: Tongtong, is it really you? Please, say something!

Engrossed in his cooking, Yu Antong disregarded his phone. It lay there, and he was entirely unaware that he had been identified.

Just then, after finalizing an urgent document, Xing Lixuan descended the stairs and entered the kitchen, intending to help out. He was unaware that Yu Anmu had started a live stream and was puzzled not to find the housemaid around.

Approaching the sink to wash his hands, he noticed broccoli on the cutting board and inquired with familiarity, “Darling, does this broccoli need to be washed?”

His casual tone made it evident he had often assisted Yu Anmu in the kitchen.

Author's Note:

Mu Tong, Mu Tong: So frustrated!

A huge thanks to my angels who showered me with support between 2020-03-06 00:36:44 and 2020-03-07 00:20:25~

Special thanks to the angels who threw bombs: Typhoon Orange Wolf, Dream or Not, and Mochi Muncher x1.

Gratitude to those who nourished me: Benben x26 bottles; Flower Mushroom x25 bottles; Food-loving Meow and Mo Xiuqiu x10 bottles; Ginger Nine x2 bottles; Sister Ying and Like a Whale to the Sea x1 bottle.

A big thank you for everyone's support. I will keep up the hard work!

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