Huayu Chef

Where did 092 Ba's bodyguards go?

The area in front of Kaifeng Prefecture was rather deserted around 8 a.m., with few tourists. But the presence of Zhang Jinxuan, Reba, Yaoyao, Jingjing, Zhuangzhuang, the second senior brother, and the senior brother from the directing department instantly added a bit of liveliness to the place.

Some of the staff at the scenic area had seen "Wild Kitchen" and could be considered half fans of Zhang Jinxuan. They chased after him for autographs and photos, and even after they were done, they didn't leave but stood by with their colleagues watching the fun.

Zhang Jinxuan has 100 million followers on Weibo and is a regular on Weibo's trending topics list. His memes are widely circulated. Although he is not a big name in the entertainment industry, his popularity and fame are not to be underestimated. He is already very famous.

"Please don't take photos or record videos, please cooperate, thank you."

When Jingjing saw someone take out their phone, she quickly went over to stop them.

With such a short runtime and limited content, if the content of each episode of "Wild Kitchen" were to be leaked, what would be the point of airing it? The viewership would definitely plummet.

Zhang Jinxuan was happy that passersby were willing to watch, but he didn't like it when the photos were taken and uploaded online.

Youku doesn't like it, and neither do the sponsoring brands.

"Senior brother, second senior brother, Xiao Zhuang, can we take pictures now?"

"I'm fine on my end."

"I'm fine here too."

The senior from the directing department shouted, "Shoot an empty shot first, then Jinxuan, you can enter the shot in a second or two. Dilraba, wait for Jinxuan to cue you before you appear."

"Okay, director," Dilraba replied obediently.

"receive."

"start."

Zhang Jinxuan, dressed in Hanfu, stroked his beard and then walked into the frame after a moment, making "wa ya ya yi ya ya" noises.

Upon arriving at the designated location, stand sideways to the camera, suddenly toss your head to reveal your face directly in the frame, eyes wide with anger.

He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a broad and thick build, a tall and upright posture, and an aura of righteousness. His black python robe covered his tall and strong body, which made him look cold, stern, fierce, and awe-inspiring, giving him a sense of awe and power.

Exactly, the little crescent moon on her forehead is glued on terribly, the texture is poor, and it looks too plasticky. The messy side-parted hairstyle is too modern and looks quite out of place.

The point is to break the immersion; the audience finds it hilarious to see him earnestly and earnestly performing. Yao Yao, Reba, and Jingjing are all laughing hysterically.

Zhang Jinxuan shouted coldly, "Silence!"

"My surname is Zhang, my given name is Jinxuan, my courtesy name is Xiaochu, my pen name is Yeye Jushi, and I am known as Yintian of Chuyun Society. I am currently the chief chef of Yeye Kitchen in the capital."

"I am an upright and honest official, incorruptible and penniless, and my family is extremely poor. Over the years, I have been penniless. This time, thanks to Guangyuan Foods for sponsoring a few taels of silver, I was able to take up my post on time. I thank you, Guangyuan Foods."

"Now that I have taken office, I will naturally be diligent in handling government affairs. If you have any grievances, injustices, or dishes you want to eat, you don't need to tell me. I won't pay any attention to them."

"I've come to Kaifeng for only three things: cooking, cooking, and more cooking. I'll say it three times because it's important. Do you all understand?"

"I heard you clearly."

A clear, gentle voice rang out.

Zhang Jinxuan's expression changed slightly, and he glared at them. "Who is it?"

Wearing a red, fitted, round-necked robe, holding a long sword, with her hair tied in a high ponytail and adorned with cat-ear headbands, Dilraba walked slowly towards them.

She was tall and slender, with a graceful figure. As she walked, her cat ears trembled and her ponytail swayed back and forth. Seeing this, Zhang Jinxuan almost couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Wu, how did you turn into a cat?"

"Greetings, Lord Zhang."

Dilraba greeted the crowd with a cute and gentle gesture, trying her best to control her expression, but a smile still crept onto her lips.

This is so much fun!

Zhang Jinxuan asked, "Sir, you are a man of elegant bearing, extraordinary temperament, dignified appearance, and powerful strength. What is your name?"

"Sir, are your eyesight poor?"

"How dare you! Every time I have a physical exam, the doctor says my uncorrected visual acuity is above 5.1, and that my eyes are bright, like two pieces of 24k titanium alloy. How can you slander me out of thin air?"

Haha~~

Reba and the people around her burst into laughter.

Zhang Jinxuan's face was grim, and he asked in an unfriendly tone, "Does this gentleman find my words amusing?"

Dilraba suppressed a laugh and replied, swinging her ponytail, "It's very funny."

"If it's funny, why don't you laugh? Are you looking down on me?"

"Haha, Brother Xuan, you're so funny. Let me catch my breath before filming."

Zhang Jinxuan was furious: "You're too presumptuous! Who are you calling 'brother'? Who's your brother? How dare you call me 'Brother Xuan'? Tell me your name and where you're from right now, or I'll have a tiger-headed cleaver ready!"

Reba adjusted herself and smiled sweetly, "My lord, my name is Reba, and I come from the Western Regions Province..."

Zhang Jinxuan exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, so the brave warrior is the famous 'Western Knight Bafi Cat' Ba Shaoxia?"

"What the heck is Parfait?"

"Ha ha."

"This nickname is hilarious, it's killing me with laughter."

Yao Yao put her arm around Jing Jing's shoulder and laughed so hard she almost fell over. "Jin Xuan is so witty and knows how to create funny situations."

Reba was also amused and burst into laughter. Kuku smiled and said, "That's me."

"Oh my, Young Master Ba is a distinguished guest! I heard that you gave up dancing for acting. Which academy are you studying at now?"

"Acting Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy"

Zhang Jinxuan praised, "Young Master Ba's dancing skills are excellent, and her acting talent is also very high. The Shanghai Theatre Academy is one of the top art schools in my country. Young Master, you must cherish this opportunity, study hard, and make progress every day."

Reba pouted and replied, "Yes, Lord Zhang."

Zhang Jinxuan stroked his beard and asked, "Shanghai is a thousand miles away from Feng, what brings you here, Young Master Ba?"

Reba said solemnly, "Lord Zhang, I heard that you are going to Kaifeng to take up your post and that you want to make a famous dish that will be known throughout the Central Plains. I am afraid that some villains will interfere and ruin your important plans, so I have come to help you."

"Young Master Ba, your chivalry and courage in coming from afar to help me are truly touching. Your dancing skills are superb, you can act and dance, you are skillful and have excellent taste. With you by my side, I feel very safe. Talented people like you must be retained and given great importance. I hereby appoint you as a food connoisseur and your personal bodyguard."

Reba said happily, "Thank you for taking me in, sir."

Zhang Jinxuan nodded with a smile and casually asked, "Guard Ba, have you ever been to Kaifeng?"

"I've been here now."

What are your thoughts on the city of Kaifeng?

"Sir, I'll stand and watch."

"Yes, we haven't even entered Kaifeng Prefecture yet. It would be uncivilized to sit on the ground, so we can only stand and watch."

Zhang Jinxuan turned to look at the three large characters "Kaifeng Prefecture" and said leisurely, "Kaifeng is an ancient capital of eight dynasties, with a long history, profound cultural heritage, and a wide variety of delicacies."

"The book 'Dongjing Menghualu' vividly depicts the bustling city life of Kaifeng, while 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' showcases the diverse aspects of life in Kaifeng. A table of Kaifeng cuisine contains half of the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. This is a city full of charm."

Reba asked, "My lord, which famous dish are you going to make this time?"

"What kind of fish is it? Yellow River carp. What kind of noodles are they? Dragon whisker noodles, as thin as hair. What kind of dish is it? Braised carp with noodles, one of the ten famous dishes of Central China."

Reba swallowed hard, craned her neck, and asked, "Is it delicious?"

"A delicacy of the gods."

"Then hurry up and do it."

Zhang Jinxuan glanced at Reba, "Guardian Reba, are you teaching me how to do things?"

Reba lowered her eyes and said, "I wouldn't dare. I'm just worried that if it goes on for too long, someone might disturb you while you're cooking."

"Guardian Ba ​​is right. We should not delay. Let's go to the Yellow River to catch Yellow River carp. It's dozens of miles away, and we will surely encounter all sorts of hardships and temptations of delicious food. Guardian Ba, you must be firm in your resolve and not be swayed. Protect me and keep me safe."

"Don't worry, sir, I will stay by your side at all times."

"Okay, it is said that Kaifeng soup dumplings are made with high-quality ingredients, have thin skin and large filling, are filled with soup and oil, and are rich but not greasy. They are said to be 'like a lantern when lifted and like a chrysanthemum when put down,' and have the reputation of being 'a unique delicacy of Central China.' Five years ago, they were selected as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages in Henan Province and are loved by the public."

"Kaifeng bucket chicken is crispy, tender, fragrant, and fresh; it's said to be extremely delicious."

"There's also the Kaifeng Eight Bowls: Mustard Greens with Pork, Crispy Pork, Braised Chicken, Braised Carp, Braised Spare Ribs, Fresh Meatballs, Fermented Bean Curd with Pork, and Eight Treasure Rice."

"The sweet potato puree is brightly colored and has a smooth and creamy texture."

"Spicy peanuts, golden in color and crispy in texture, with a perfect balance of numbing, spicy, salty, sweet, and fragrant flavors..."

"Guardian Ba, do not eat these delicacies, do not even smell them, do not even look at them, do not turn around, do not look down, do not linger, remember this well."

"Guardian Ba, did you remember that?"

"Baba's bodyguard?"

"Hey, where did Guard Ba go?"

"Oh no! Guard Ba is so young and weak-willed. She must have been tempted by the delicious food in Kaifeng. Guangyuan Foods, please use your financial resources to search the entire city for Guard Ba's whereabouts. Hopefully, it's not too late. If we go too late, she'll have eaten all the good food."