It was a lake.
It was past seven, and the moon was hanging high up in the night sky. At this very moment, a gentle breeze was blowing, and moonlight was shining splendidly across the entire lake, making the lake seem like a giant jewel.
A phrase appeared in Ning Fei's mind — shining, gleaming, shimmering waves.
This was way too beautiful.
The viewers also gasped in surprise.
'Dear me. What did I see?'
'It's too beautiful!'
'Absolutely beautiful.'
'Nature is simply too magical.'
'The scenic lake and the pure autumn moon… The surface is just like a mirror, untouched and spotless.'
'Excellent words!'
'That's the advantage of being educated and cultured. We can only curse!'
'Brother, you're right!'
The webcast room was booming with comments.
The drone continued to film the lake.
The lake was on top of a slope, with two creeks flowing towards the lake. It looked as though the stream of water from the top of the mountain had flowed down and reached a hollow area. And over time, it had turned into a lake.
A lake was great!
It was much more convenient than a river or stream.
Ning Fei hastened his footsteps towards the lake.
No one had imagined that a lake would be found in the depths of the mountains, miles away from human habitation.
Most of the viewers were envious of the webcaster. Ning Fei had encountered and experienced something they might never do so in a lifetime — true, unspoiled nature.
Ning Fei took off his shirt and removed everything on him. He then bundled Little Falcon with his shirt.
"Little Falcon, wait here."
Little Falcon nodded in response. Little Falcon was very smart as it lay quietly in the shirt, screeching softly in contentment.
Ning Fei was topless once again. He had half the idea to remove his pants, but after some contemplation, he didn't as he was being filmed.
He had planned to even remove his underwear.
But it was certainly a terrible idea. He could already imagine the various headlines tomorrow — Mysterious Man Swimming Naked During Webcast.
Besides, there might be piranhas lurking beneath the surface or some other danger. However, Ning Fei was quite confident that this lake was safe as the water came from the top of the mountain. If a lake was surrounded by hot springs or volcano rocks, then it might be dangerous.
Ning Fei dove into the lake bravely. He wasn't a professional swimmer, but he had been swimming since he was a young boy. Thus, he was pretty good at it.
He had been climbing the whole day and was drenched in perspiration. He would definitely feel better after a swim.
'Look at his swimming pool.'
'I used to admire the private pools that belonged to the rich. But now, I am even more jealous of this host's pool.'
'The water looks so clear and sparkling.'
'The cleanest spring water.'
'Taking a bath in a lake of spring water? No one can compare to that!'
The viewers exclaimed with surprise.
Most people had only seen a lake in parks, and those lakes were dirty. And the only thing they could do was to look at it or, at most, take a boat across it.
Those who had seen the Chaka Salt Lake would know how spectacular and beautiful a natural lake could be.
A lake in the midst of a jungle was gentler.
This lake by the light of the moon and stars had fish occasionally diving out from the smooth lake's surface, their wiggling tails producing pretty and loud splashes.
Ning Fei swam in the water leisurely as he tried to touch the fishes.
The water was cold, but he didn't feel it.
The drone ascended up to take in the entire lake that resembled a mirror. Ning Fei was swimming in it, looking relaxed and content. It was a pleasing sight for the viewers.
'How delightful!' the viewers exclaimed.
At this moment, they felt as if they had been transported by Ning Fei, as he swam with enjoyment.
At an ancient mansion furnished with antique furniture…
Jiang Feng knocked on the door with a bowl of medicine.
A sweet voice answered from the room. "Brother."
It was a cold night, so after Jiang Feng put the bowl on the table, he went to shut the windows.
At this time, a young girl ambled out.
The delicate, lovely girl should be around 18 or 19 years old. She wore a pale pink traditional Chinese dress. She was graceful and gentle, and had a pair of bright, beautiful eyes that resembled a sparkling spring. Her skin was soft, and she had a sharp, tiny nose.
This young lady was extraordinarily beautiful and seemed poised and regal. She looked as though she was a pretty maiden who had just walked out from an ancient painting. If she had been born in ancient times, her beauty would have incited wars between kings who fought over her.
The girl looked rather pale, and seemed fragile and tired.
She lifted a fair hand to raise the bitter medicine to her lips and drained it in one gulp.
This girl was the young mistress of Vessel Medicine Pharmacy. She was Jiang Xue, Jiang Feng's sister.
She was Vessel Medicine Pharmacy's unsolved complication.
As a corporation that was renowned for its medicine and treatments, no one could treat Jiang Xue's mysterious illness, despite the numerous talented physicians who tried.
"How do you feel today?" Jiang Feng smiled gently at his sister.
"Brother, I feel much better. Don't worry." Jiang Xue gave a lovely smile.
Jiang Feng's spirits lifted at the sight of her smile.
"Why are you so happy today? Did you find a dress that you like?" Jiang Feng asked gently. "I got the designer from the Chinese Cultural Association to design several more dresses for you. All of them will definitely be beautiful."
Jiang Xue loved wearing dresses with traditional elements and designs. Jiang Feng would spare no expense to fulfill his sister's wishes.
"Brother, I'm watching a livestream!" Jiang Xue whipped out her phone as she beamed at him.
"Livestream?" Jiang Feng frowned in confusion.
He glanced at Jiang Xue's phone and immediately recognized the man to be Ning Fei.
Ning Fei had just caught a huge fish as he hugged the squirming fish to his chest. He looked as though he was wrestling with it.
"Oh, that priest."
"I saw that you bought the Curded Blood Lingzhi for me." Jiang Xue nodded.
"His webcast is so interesting. I've always wanted to experience all of that," Jiang Xue remarked with envy.
"I feel so much better and happier after watching his livestream. Brother, can you help me to link my credit card to my account?"
At the sight of Jiang Xue's excitement, Jiang Feng was taken aback.
It had been a long time since his sister looked so happy. There was delight in Jiang Xue's eyes and expression.
Jiang Feng had no idea how he should thank Ning Fei.
"Sure, I'll do it now. You can reward him any amount you fancy."
"This is a wild bass, so its size is larger. A bass like this has lived its entire life in this lake, so its flesh should be tender and extremely fresh. Let's roast the fish today."
Ning Fei emerged from the lake and then searched for what he needed — this black rock. It was flat and smooth on one side, and looked like a chopping board.
Ning Fei washed the rock before placing the wild bass on it. With a few lightning flashes of his knife, he had removed the scales and cleaned it.
'Seriously… This host's skill with a knife is damn good.'
'Holy Cow! That's amazing!'
'Haven't you watched him carve melons before?'
'Carving?'
'You can search for it on social media platforms such as Baidu, Weibo, or Douyin.'
'This webcaster's knife skills are really awesome.'
After cleaning it thoroughly, Ning Fei surveyed the surroundings.
"Guys, hold on a minute. I think I saw the leaves of a Summery tree."
Ning Fei strode to a tree and plucked off a few leaves the size of his palm.
"The leaf of a Summery tree can withstand high heat and can even ensure the heat is evenly distributed. It also possesses a natural scent. It's therefore ideal for roasting fish. Now, I'm going to slice the fish."
Ning Fei picked up the wild bass, and the knife in his hand seemed to come alive. He had transformed into a carving artist as the knife danced agilely with every cut. His movements were accurate and graceful as he sliced the fish.
He first sliced the fish in half and then used the knife to remove the bones.
His skills had left his audience awestruck.
"If you want to roast a fish, it's better if you can ensure that the flesh of the fish is even. Only then would the taste be good. I didn't prepare any seasoning today. The fish would taste so much better if it was marinated. For example, skewered lamb kebabs would never taste as good as an entire roasted lamb. Do you know why? That's because before a lamb is roasted, it would be marinated for a long time, and the flavor would have seeped through and been absorbed fully."
As Ning Fei explained, his viewers were salivating. He should be a food connoisseur webcaster instead.
Ning Fei found a few stones to construct a simple and crude stove, with a hole below for firewood. The black rock was placed on top.
"Everyone, do take note that you have to minimize the gaps in the structure. Otherwise, the heat will escape. Therefore, we need to seal the gaps. Look, I've sealed the back as well. Now, what we need to do is to insert the firewood from the front."
Ning Fei found some dry branches and returned.
He lit a fire with the dry leaves and branches, and used his hands to block the stove's entrance.
In no time, smoke was rising in spirals, and the fire was lit.
Next, Ning Fei put the Summery tree leaves on the black rock before spreading the dish on it.
He had a few bottles of condiments and began to sprinkle some on the fish.
"The best part of roasting a fish is that the temperature will be evenly distributed. This will guarantee that every part of the flesh will be evenly cooked. Not only can the Summery tree leaves eliminate the fish's odor, they will also add a faint natural fragrance to the flesh."
Ning Fei rattled on as he added more branches to the fire, and Little Falcon was beside him as it jumped excitedly.
Ning Fei was fully absorbed as he watched the fire. He was fully focused and gave off an image of steadiness and seriousness.
A man was the most charming when he worked hard.
Many of the viewers agreed that Ning Fei was even more handsome right now.
With another look at the fish being roasted on the rock, everyone's appetite was whetted.
'It looks so yummy!'
'Hur! Why did I click and enter? I'm supposed to be on a diet!'
'I've decided that I'm going to order fish for my food delivery.'
'Argh, I can't take it anymore! I'm drooling.'
'Host, go over to the food webcasts! You will definitely be popular!'
The viewers clamored to comment.
The rock took some time to become heated. And after it was heated, the fish became cooked in minutes.
"I can smell the fish now. Looks like my roasted fish is a success!"
Ning Fei shifted the branches as he inhaled deeply in enjoyment.
Little Falcon's eyes were peeled on the fish on the rock, and it bounced on Ning Fei's shoulder.
'Host, you're too much.'
'Yeah, you're boasting!'
The viewers began to jeer.
Ning Fei read the comments gleefully.
Suddenly, someone rewarded him.
The Girl Who Buried Flowers has sent a super rocket.
The Girl Who Buried Flowers has sent a super rocket.
…
A super rocket cost 2,000
"Thank you, The Girl Who Buried Flowers, for sending these super rockets. Thank you!"
Ning Fei naturally mentioned the name of those who had sent him rockets.
Then, something absurd that shocked everyone happened.
The Girl Who Buried Flowers had initially sent 10 super rockets.
Then 20, 30, and 40…
It was as though these rockets were free. They kept flying across the screen, and it blurred everyone's eyes.
'What is happening?'
'Is he being kept by a mistress?'
'Damn it! She sent more than fifty!'
Ning Fei was initially overjoyed when someone sent him rockets. Gradually, he got worried when he noticed the number of rockets.
Evidently, he hadn't gotten used to this.
Besides, there had been news of rewards that had violated the rules, such as some accountant having embezzled money from his company or a kid using her parents' money to send rewards. Naturally, he had no wish to be embroiled in such scandals.
In hindsight, this girl's name was weird. The Girl Who Buried Flowers… He couldn't help but detect a tinge of sorrow and misery.
Ning Fei hastily said, "Hi. Thank you for the numerous super rockets. I hope to convey happiness through my webcast, and I would be delighted if my supporters can send me rewards occasionally. But I would feel pressured if it was too much."
Ning Fei smiled helplessly as he added, "Thank you for supporting me. If you like me, just watch my webcast."
When Ning Fei finished speaking, she stopped sending the super rockets.
The Girl Who Buried Flowers had sent a total of 60 super rockets.
She had planned to send 100 rockets, which would have cost 200,000 yuan.
Frankly speaking, this amount was merely an insignificant amount. There was once a fan who had enjoyed an author's novel so much that she had rewarded him with 1,000,000 yuan.
There was also another reader who had given several hundred thousand yuan to an author in a day and didn't even bat his eyes.
It's hard for normal people to put themselves in the shoes of the wealthy.
The Girl Who Buried Flowers was naturally Jiang Xue. This amount was literally spare change to her or the equivalent of 20 yuan to an ordinary man.
But Jiang Xue had ceased her rewards at Ning Fei's request.
The fragrance of the roasted fish became stronger, and it lured Ning Fei's attention to it.
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