Due to the high-quality aerial footage of the grassland's beauty, Jiang Feng's livestream was placed higher by the algorithm, continuously attracting people into the stream while others left.
"The number of view entries into the livestream has surpassed 1,000 people, reward one Skill draw."
Just as Jiang Feng returned to the living area, the system's notification sound followed closely.
Jiang Feng had learned that the system would settle popularity at the end of each day's livestream. The accumulated popularity value can be used for draws, with different levels of prizes, such as items, props, and skills.
In addition to popularity value, surpassing a certain number of view entries also grants additional rewards.
This number of view entries doesn't double count; each person counts only once, referring to those who stayed in the stream for over a minute.
Currently, there are over 600 people watching live, with a total of 1,000 people having stayed for more than a minute, while some have left.
For a new streamer, these statistics are pretty decent.
This is the era of nationwide livestreaming when anyone can stream, and platforms have special algorithms that fairly calculate and promote quality streams to more viewers.
"A Skill reward?" Jiang Feng was getting a system reward for the first time and couldn't help but feel a bit excited.
"Receive," he thought to himself.
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill 'Culinary Expertise'."
"Culinary Expertise: The host is proficient in cooking techniques, with unique understanding of color, aroma, and taste."
System notifications came one after another.
Culinary skills?
"This... I can definitely work with."
As the saying goes, do it yourself to have plentiful food and garments.
Generally speaking, grassland transportation is inconvenient, with no takeout options, so herders cook themselves, mostly meat.
However, Jiang Feng's area is not far from a tourist spot, where everything from milk tea shops to restaurants is available, providing options for what he wants to eat.
Coincidentally, ranch employee Yang Maolin came out of the storage room holding a whole lamb.
This lamb had been prepped, marinated overnight in the refrigerator, with limbs fixed on a rack, intending to be roasted this afternoon.
"Old Yang, let me roast this lamb. I'm doing a livestream." Jiang Feng said eagerly.
Having just obtained Culinary Expertise, this was the perfect opportunity for him to showcase his skills.
Upon hearing Jiang Feng's words, Yang Maolin replied, "This will need at least three to four hours of roasting."
"No problem, don't worry," Jiang Feng replied with a smile.
"Okay, I'll set up the rack for you." Yang Maolin agreed promptly.
Then, Yang Maolin started setting up the rack for roasting the whole lamb, putting top-quality coals inside and igniting them with a few pieces of paper. Soon, white smoke began to emerge from the coals.
These racks were specifically for roasting lamb and only required placing the lamb on top and turning the handle.
The coals in the rack were just beginning to burn, with the temperature not yet rising.
Jiang Feng moved a small stool over, sat down, and using a knife, made several incisions in the lamb. He then took a brush dipped in canola oil and evenly applied it to the lamb, introducing:
"Today, we're simply enjoying some roast whole lamb. The pasture may not have much, but there's plenty of lamb."
"Plus, this lamb was carefully selected with tender meat."
"I'm making some cuts to allow heat to penetrate the lamb's interior, then applying some vegetable oil to ensure even heating."
The number of viewers in the stream was steadily increasing.
Viewers, when gazing at the ranch scenery against the vast grassland backdrop, were filled with awe.
[Having a ranch is truly robust!]
[Just came in, is this person the ranch owner? Why aren't there any cattle or sheep?]
[Today is the host's first day of streaming, the cattle and sheep haven't been brought over yet!]
[The host's skills look impressive; I look forward to seeing the outcome of the roast whole lamb.]
[This host owns ten thousand acres of pasture, truly a local tyrant!]
At this moment, Jiang Feng's phone rang; his father was calling.
"Hey, dad, what's up?" Jiang Feng answered the phone, inquiring.
"We'll be over in a bit, bringing a batch of sheep up ahead."
"Our home pasture isn't in good condition; it's turning into a desert. The sheep are getting thin from hunger, so we're moving them to graze here."
"What are you all having for dinner tonight? There are about five to six of us including the driver, so prepare enough."
Jiang Feng's father, Jiang Shan, said.
"Sure, we're having roasted whole lamb. I'll roast another one!" Jiang Feng replied.
"Alright, I'll buy some side dishes and cooked food along the way."
"Also, dad, remember to bring Lucky and Wealthy along with Xiaojin Hua."
"All of them? Won't you leave any for us?"
"Xiaojin Hua hasn't grown up yet, better to let her learn herding first. Once she's trained, Lucky and her mom can return."
Father and son exchanged a few words.
Lucky and Wealthy are the Border Collies the family owns; they're perfect for herding, highly skilled at it.
Xiaojin Hua is Lucky and Wealthy's pup, just over a month old and still nursing, a little puppy.
Jiang Feng plans to specially train Xiaojin Hua to become the 'sheep boss' of the ranch.
That way, with just a command, Xiaojin Hua would round up all the sheep.
Afterward, Jiang Feng asked Yang Maolin to prepare a second roast whole lamb.
Yang Maolin set up the rack and began working on the second whole lamb.
The drone was livestreaming this scene from above.
Seeing two whole lambs roasting in the yard, the viewers became even more excited.
[Is this what a wealthy family looks like, roasting two lambs for one meal!]
[The chicken leg in my hand suddenly doesn't taste so good!]
[That lamb has been marinated in spices overnight, already flavorful, brushed with oil for roasting, it's definitely a gourmet treat, unbelievable!]
[It hasn't even finished roasting, and I'm drooling already; it seems so delicious!]
Jiang Feng continued to turn the roasting rack, carefully observing the lamb's condition.
The high temperatures from the charcoal were roasting the lamb, its outer layer turning golden with an oily sheen, the melted fat trickling without dripping, while the lamb's color deepening and its meat becoming more succulent.
The drone gave a close-up of the whole lamb.
The changes in the lamb's outer layer were vividly displayed on the camera, resembling a cinematic food production.
Viewers couldn't help swallowing, their stomachs yearning for food.
The level of roasting on this lamb truly stirred up people's appetite!
Jiang Feng spoke:
"The lamb has been marinated and with the high heat roasting, the meat perfectly merges with the spices."
"Each slice of meat has its distinctive taste."
"Simply dip it in cumin or fine salt and one can truly experience the ultimate taste and flavor of roast lamb."
"I'm reserving one lamb leg first; among roast lamb, lamb legs are the tastiest."
He took his knife and made several incisions in the lamb.
With every cut, hot melted fat seeped through the slits.
He brushed more vegetable oil over the lamb, its outer surface gleaming with a golden hue in the high heat.
Golden roast lamb.
The roast lamb he made looked like it was glowing!
[The host's craft is phenomenal!]
[No need for such close-ups, it's making me hungry in the middle of the afternoon!]
[The lamb looks incredibly delicious!]
[Host, hurry and send this roast lamb to me. I advise against overlooking my request!]
[I'm a student; can you give me a lamb leg for free?]
[Even if you're livestock, no can do!]
The chat became lively again, with comments scrolling non-stop.
Though it's the first day of streaming, the effect was phenomenal.
Countless people yearn for the freedom and expanse of grasslands.
This yearning is reflected in Jiang Feng himself; just watching the stream feels like living it.
People are tied down by work, family, and life, but either the body or the soul must be on the move.
At this moment, Jiang Feng sliced a piece of roasted lamb meat. Since this lamb had been marinated, it was already a top-quality delicacy, even without any additional seasoning.
So, Jiang Feng directly ate the lamb meat.
"Actually, the best way to eat roast lamb isn't when it's fully cooked, as doing so makes the meat tough and less enjoyable."
"Eating while roasting is the ultimate enjoyment!"
He chewed gently, the lamb tender yet chewy, with flavors continuously stimulating his taste buds.
Jiang Feng swallowed the lamb, looking satisfied, with a sense of longing.
Seeing him like this, the viewers in the livestream wailed as one.
That feeling of wanting to eat but being unable to is frustrating!