Huayu Chef

041 Kid Brother UP Master Invites Online Challenge

If you don't have expectations, you won't be disappointed.

Uploading "Wild Kitchen" to Bilibili was a casual thing to do, as it exposed me to multiple platforms. Now, being a content creator (UP) isn't a lucrative career path.

With no real financial support measures such as allowance programs, incentive programs, and training programs yet to be introduced, content creators are truly generating revenue out of pure passion.

Some top content creators in the animation and gaming sections may receive occasional commercial orders, but they won't earn much money.

Zhang Jinxuan looked down on these paltry sums and focused his monetization efforts early on on Youku and the offline Wild Kitchen. Two of his videos went viral, and with a popular series in hand, platforms and brands will likely take action.

"Brother Xuan, I'll add you to the group. There are a lot of original content creators in the group. You can chat with them and get to know them."

Zhang Jinxuan replied indifferently, "Pull me up."

"immediately."

After a while, a new unread message notification appeared. Zhang Jinxuan exited the chat interface and clicked into a WeChat group with a particularly cheesy name. He saw that 9bishi had tagged all members: "Brother Xuan from Wild Kitchen has joined the group. Everyone, welcome him."

"Welcome, Brother Xuan, to your circle."

"Isn't Brother Xuan already in the entertainment industry?"

"Welcome, King of Memes!"

"Kneeling in welcome to the King of Memes..."

Most of the group members used Bilibili nicknames. Zhang Jinxuan glanced at the member list and saw several guys with thick eyebrows and big eyes: Tear Gland Warrior, Ao Changzhang, 12dora, Heitong Google, Xiaoyao Sanren, Fanshi, Xiaoshimizu Ami...

Of the three legendary anime stars on Bilibili, only Fanshi is visible. Lei Huang, Liangfeng, and Pingzi-jun haven't joined Bilibili yet; they're probably still hiding somewhere.

Zhang Jinxuan was quite emotional, realizing that he had unknowingly become a veteran UP master on Bilibili. He wondered if someone would ask on Zhihu in the future: How would you evaluate Zhang Jinxuan, a Bilibili UP master?

The answer is definitely: Thanks for the invitation. I'm currently in the US, just got off the plane. Zhang Jinxuan is a veteran UP (uploader) on Bilibili, having posted his first original video on the platform in March 2013…

Short answer: Bilibili's ancient giant god.

This is the true God.

God among gods.

Although Zhang Jinxuan only posted two videos, the number of views was explosive. His original works were wildly popular on the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) website, attracting the curiosity and attention of many content creators. He has become a well-known figure on Bilibili.

"Hello everyone, I'm Zhang Jinxuan."

"Brother Xuan is awesome! I'm completely in awe of you, even Brother Dao! I'm bowing down to you. You're my source of inspiration! I'm planning to film a video about catching eels, following your style. What do you think, Brother Xuan?"

"You know how to catch eels?"

Thankfully, his nickname isn't "Water Monkey".

"I've had this skill since elementary school, and it's pretty good. When are you coming to Hunan to film an episode, Brother Xuan? Let's collaborate. I'll catch eels, and you can cook them. Do you know how to cook eels, Brother Xuan?"

What a talent!

Zhang Jinxuan laughed, "I can cook eel, but unfortunately I won't be filming in Hunan for the time being. There will definitely be opportunities to collaborate in the future."

"It's a promise, Brother Xuan. Contact me when you come to Hunan, and I'll arrange everything for you, from food and clothing to accommodation and entertainment."

"Brother Xuan, my family grows vegetables. Why don't you film an episode about it? I can find any vegetables you need, really."

"I'll definitely do it next time."

"Brother Xuan, where are we filming the next episode? Are we coming to Tianjin?"

Upon seeing this message, Zhang Jinxuan was slightly taken aback. He glanced at the nickname, which read "Little Chef of Tianjin Satellite Edge".

"Little Master, are you from Tianjin?"

"Yes, my family runs a dog food restaurant in Tianjin."

One content creator chimed in, "What does 'dog food shop' mean? Does it sell dog food?"

"Old BK, if you can't speak properly, you don't have to. If you don't understand, just Google it."

Wow, you have quite a temper.

Zhang Jinxuan typed and explained: "Dog food restaurants and fly restaurants are similar, both referring to roadside taverns and small restaurants, many of which are old establishments that have been open for decades and can serve authentic Tianjin cuisine."

"Brother Xuan really knows his stuff. You're coming to Tianjin to film, and my family will provide you with the ingredients. Let's have a competition to see who can cook better."

How many years have you been cooking?

"I started cooking at the age of 6 and worked there for 9 years."

Zhang Jinxuan looked surprised: "You're only 15 years old?"

"Awesome."

"Absolutely the best."

"I started using a stove when I was 6 years old, and I'm in my twenties and I still don't know how to use an induction cooker."

"We really have a lot of talented people on Bilibili. These young heroes should be nurtured properly. Where's 9bishi? Hurry up and highlight the key points."

"Stop yelling, he's probably playing games again."

"Still fighting? He was up all night the night before last and only started work yesterday at noon. I can't even find an editor. This little bitch site is doomed..."

Zhang Jinxuan held his phone and chuckled, entering "lurking and watching the drama unfold," observing his friends' denunciation of Station Chief Xu, but his thoughts weren't entirely on that.

He secretly considered whether to accept the challenge from "Tianjin Satellite Edge Little Master". The more he thought about it, the more interesting and interesting this episode seemed.

Comparing cooking skills with a 15-year-old seems a bit unfair at first glance, but if you look at his years of experience, he's definitely a serious young culinary prodigy.

Looking down on kids will lead to big trouble.

In his previous life, Zhang Jinxuan had a deep understanding of this. He had met several young men and women whose wok-flipping and stir-frying skills were far superior to those of some chefs.

A cooking competition where adults and kids battle it out is sure to be a gimmick and grab attention.

The next episode will be filmed in Tianjin, which will perfectly satisfy Kid's strong fighting spirit, making it a win-win situation.

As for whether he would fail or not, Zhang Jinxuan didn't care too much. He was bound to run into trouble sooner or later. He had been taught a lesson by chefs in his previous life more than once or twice, so he was used to it. Learning something and achieving his goal was the mark of a winner.

From another perspective, Zhang Jinxuan's cooking mishap is no less entertaining than a water monkey catching a tattooed guy while trying to catch an eel; it might even garner more views.

At 22, I have the advantage over 15.

We compared them.

Zhang Jinxuan made his decision and privately messaged "Tianjin Satellite Edge Little Chef": "Little Chef, are you still a student?"

"I'm in my final year of junior high this year, and I'll be graduating soon."

"I'm going to Tianjin next Tuesday. I'll wait for you to come home from school in the afternoon, and we'll make a Tianjin dish called 'Lao Bao San' (Old Stir-fried Three). What three things does your restaurant stir-fry? Three kinds of pork or three kinds of beef and lamb?"

"Three kinds of braised pork".

"Okay, practice making this dish whenever you have free time, as long as it doesn't interfere with your studies."

"I've been doing this for nine years, so Brother Xuan should practice more and not lose to me."

Haha, I'm really looking forward to losing to you. Good luck!

"hehe."

"Keep this a secret, don't tell anyone else."

"Can you tell my parents?"

"Okay, ask them to keep it a secret."

"Don't worry, Brother Xuan, this is my dad's phone number... and the address of my family's Xingyuan Restaurant... call him when you get there."

"Isn't it called Satellite Edge?"

"Tianjin Wei, Starry Night Little Chef..."

The sentence was punctuated incorrectly.

Zhang Jinxuan smiled awkwardly, changed the subject and chatted with Xiao Dangjia for a few minutes to get a general idea of ​​his family's situation before logging off.

Tang Qiwen had finished making the pickled vegetables, and Sister Liu and Sister Zhao had finished cleaning and tidying up the kitchen. They could close up shop and go home.

After saying goodbye to his employees, Zhang Jinxuan went home with a large sum of money in his pocket.

The house is empty. It's Saturday today. Nazha went out to play with her best friend and won't be back until tomorrow.

Zhang Jinxuan sat down at his computer desk, opened his laptop, placed his phone on the desktop, and began processing the various unread messages he had received during the day using both devices simultaneously.