"Everyone had best let the cub lie on their chest, so the cub will be more comfortable and less likely to be accidentally scratched. You can also prepare some tasty treats to attract the cub's attention."
Lu Mingming's voice softened considerably, like a gentle bedtime lullaby, but her movements were no less brisk. With a gentle pressure from her fingertip, the little white tiger's paw, resting in sleep, involuntarily unfurled, revealing its soft pads. Around the pearly white nail, a few faint red blood streaks wound around a tiny blood vessel.
"Everyone, see, the red line in the middle is called the blood line. Absolutely do not cut this line. If you accidentally snip it, you need to quickly sprinkle hemostatic powder to stop the bleeding."
"The part we need to trim is from the sharp tip down to the area above the blood line."
Lu Mingming pointed to the little white tiger's nail, making sure everyone could see clearly.
[Jasmine: Just took a peek at my nails, and mine actually have it!]
[Adorable Little Rabbit: Do rabbits need their nails trimmed? So nervous, so nervous.]
[King of the Wolf Tribe: My nails are a bit longer than a little leopard's, should I have trimmed them already?]
"You can trim them whenever you feel like it. If you don't, firstly, it will damage the nails, and secondly, they will unconsciously wear down the sofas and furniture."
Lu Mingming pressed the open/close valve of the nail clippers. A pair of pincers, much like those for pruning plants, suddenly sprang open, a small hole in the center perfectly enclosing the little white tiger's nail.
Lu Mingming squeezed with the palm of her hand, and with a crisp "snap," a small, sharp nail fell onto her thigh. The little white tiger's paw nail was incredibly smooth, without a trace of bleeding.
She moved on to the next nail, trimming with the same practiced speed. Soon, all four of the little white tiger's paws were neatly trimmed, and a pile of tiny tips had unknowingly accumulated on her leg.
When the little white tiger was lifted and placed on the soft stool, it looked utterly bewildered: Didn't I just sleep for a minute? How is it already done??
It suspiciously curled its paws and carefully examined each one. Every nail had a beautiful, clean cut surface, not even a speck of blood stained. Seeing that the little white tiger was perfectly fine, Xue Gao withdrew its gaze. When Lu Mingming picked it up, it showed no concern, casually swaying with her movements.
As the performance concluded, the live stream viewers blinked open their eyes from their brief rest, all simultaneously posing questions.
[sam: Are we starting now?]
[So Handsome They Want to Hack Me: ...It's already done. Look at the trash can.]
[General Fatty Tiger: Are you kidding me??]
[Tao Tao Likes to Eat: ??? I think I slept for three minutes, not a century.]
Faced with a screen full of question marks, Lu Mingming couldn't help but smile. "Yes, it's done. Now I'm going to cook for the cubs. If you didn't learn it clearly, I'll demonstrate it for you again next time."
After speaking, Lu Mingming readjusted the camera to focus on the kitchen area as she prepared the ingredients. The bullet comments were still expressing amazement at the incredibly short time Lu Mingming took to trim the nails. However, more people recognized the business opportunity, and the topic gradually shifted.
[Jasmine: Good heavens, I'm willing to award Mingming a prize called 'Nail Trimming Expert'.]
[aaa building materials brother: Streamer, streamer! I want to buy the authorization for the nail clippers! Check your private messages!!]
[Manager Chang Jian: Sell them to me, I'll offer double!]
[Vast Sea Boundless Sky: If this technique is promoted to the public, it will indeed make life more convenient. Why not let the alliance officials acquire it.]
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that if Lu Mingming's nail-trimming method were to be widely adopted, it would bring in colossal profits. The bullet comments were engaged in fierce competition, driving up the authorization price by several times, with countless zeros dazzling the eyes of the live stream viewers.
Even Lu Mingming herself was visibly taken aback when she looked at the comments again. In just five minutes, the outright purchase price for the nail clippers had reached fifty million interstellar coins, enough to buy a new apartment in the inner three rings of the main planet!
Holding a bag of thawed chicken wings, she was still a bit flustered. This live stream was only intended for Lu Mingming to cook a meal for her newly arrived cubs. "I haven't decided yet. I'll think about it slowly after the stream, okay?"
The companies patiently waiting for an opportunity were only too eager for Lu Mingming to think slowly, giving them more time to bid and compete. Thus, a solid stream of "Okay" appeared in the dense bullet comments. One by one, they immediately called their bosses, striving to seize the advantage. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
This was all money! It could even be a buy-out right for hundreds or thousands of years. While this streamer's popularity wasn't high yet, they definitely couldn't let others snatch it away!
Once the bullet comments subsided from their frenzy, Lu Mingming let out a breath and introduced today's dish: "Today, we're making braised chicken wings."
Upon hearing that they were finally going to cook, the little Samoyed's eyes lit up for once. It jumped down from the soft stool and trotted after Lu Mingming into the kitchen, circling her legs.
Samoyeds generally have a natural smile, and even though Xue Gao was not naturally cheerful, opening its mouth still carried a hint of cuteness. Seeing this, Lu Mingming couldn't help but squat down and gently rub the little one's soft ear.
The little white tiger, with a dark expression, stood on the marble countertop, looking down at the lively, prancing puppy. It suppressed its inner rage, not letting even a hint of a warning growl escape its throat.
This fellow is unforgivable.
Now was not the time for play. After teasing Xue Gao for a few seconds, Lu Mingming stood up and turned on the kitchen stove to heat the pan and add oil.
The chicken had been pre-cut on both sides with a knife to remove any gamey smell with ginger slices. The soft, tender white flesh within the fresh chicken was clearly visible, still clinging with bloodstains from thawing. However, Lu Mingming felt that such ingredients were not ideal. She planned to visit the high-end market later to see if fresh meat was available.
In her philosophy, cubs should eat raw food with a bit of blood.
There was still plenty of rock sugar left from making braised pork belly last time. Lu Mingming added the rock sugar to the cold oil; this way, the color, aroma, and flavor would be more pure. As the stove's temperature continued to rise, the chicken wings were then added to the pot, filling the air with a sweet, sticky aroma.
"Everyone, remember to add enough water to cover the chicken wings. Then, just wait for ten minutes for the sauce to thicken over high heat."
The thick, sweet sauce in the pot continuously bubbled, emitting a "sizzling" sound over the high heat. Before long, the sauce turned from a fresh amber to a rich caramel color. The chicken wings, having absorbed the sauce, looked even more tempting, their skins shimmering with a slight sheen.
Lu Mingming covered the pot to let it simmer and reduce the sauce. The sparse, rising white steam enveloped her delicate face, creating a dreamlike aura. The viewers in the live stream were momentarily entranced.
During this downtime, Lu Mingming took out newly purchased lecithin from the refrigerator and placed four to five granules in two empty ceramic plates. Although beast-humans didn't understand how to eat it, the necessary products were still prepared. Lu Mingming held the lecithin and introduced it:
"The fish oil from last time was finished by Tangyuan. This is the new lecithin. The chicken flavor will be better with meals and can also improve fur and skin."
[Happy Orange Cat: Wow, another thing I don't know. Adding it to my cart immediately.]
[sam: Double Eleven is coming soon. I checked, it's buy two get one free for 199 star coins!!]
[Adorable Little Rabbit: Mingming, are you participating in the competition for Double Eleven?]
Lu Mingming, who had just finished sprinkling a layer of probiotics on the bottom of the plate, looked up at the question. She hadn't expected the Interstellar world to celebrate Double Eleven as well, but what competition was it?
Thinking this, Lu Mingming asked directly.
[Jasmine: Mingming hasn't received the notification yet? It should be these few days. It's a selection for Xingfu Star's spot, and only the top ten can participate.]
"These few days?!"
Lu Mingming's eyes widened slightly in surprise. She quickly switched to the backend data interface. Her live stream now had over 170,000 viewers, firmly holding the second position on the newcomer rankings. The first place was a Nine-Tailed Fox, with 190,000 viewers in their live stream. The gap between them was minuscule.
"No one has notified me yet... I'll check after my stream."
Lu Mingming rubbed the soft flesh of her earlobe, a subconscious habit when she was nervous. She was a little excited. If she could get a spot, it would naturally be the best, as it would allow her to provide better living conditions for her cubs.