Chapter 260: Kimchi Controversy at the Culinary Expo

Kimchi? Pfft! Hahahaha

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the comment section instantly exploded!

Especially among Long Kingdom netizens! They never expected Long Kingdom TV to pull such a stunt—nobody understands what kimchi means to H Country better.

At this very moment, viewers from across the globe were tuning into Long Kingdom TV’s international channel. With one bold move, they broadcast the origins of kimchi—it was nothing short of brilliant.

“Such a show of skill!”

“It was intentional! Absolutely deliberate! I bet it was because of this morning’s project exhibition. I love this straightforward method!”

“Intentional? How could it be? The host was just introducing a culinary project, and the camera accidentally zoomed in full screen—haha.”

“Anyway, for that moment, I’ve got to give a huge thumbs-up.”

“And Mingsha City didn’t schedule their feature early or late; they chose this very moment for a kimchi special. If you call that coincidence, I’d eat my words!”

“Heh, this time I’m on your side!”

“I feel this clip is even more thrilling than watching the live broadcast at the sub-venue.”

“Totally agree. When I have a chance later, I’m definitely heading to Mingsha City to help boost their GDP.”

“From tomorrow on, I’m keeping a keen eye on the sub-venue.”

“Count me in!”

For a moment…

Across domestic comment sections, thumbs-up icons began flooding in. Everyone shared a singular thought: satisfaction and exhilaration! The live broadcast was simply best enjoyed at the sub-venue.

At the main venue, tension ran high from the start, with nerves fraying over the next four days. In comparison, the sub-venue’s presentation was unbeatable.

Meanwhile, on international platforms: “Kimchi originated in Long Kingdom? Isn’t there famous kimchi in H Country that even achieved cultural heritage status?”

Watching via the international channel, many foreigners were left dumbfounded. In their eyes, H Country’s kimchi was the epitome of authenticity.

But it wasn’t long before Long Kingdom netizens spoke up.

“Authentic? What a load of nonsense! Our Long Kingdom kimchi dates back 3,000 years. Back then, did H Country even exist? I recall H Country only has just over 2,000 years of history!”

“Exactly as the video clearly stated.”

“Then how did they get that cultural heritage status?”

“Simple—they sneakily added the prefix ‘H Country’. Their methods might differ, but that doesn’t mean the kimchi belongs to them. Authenticity is ours!”

“I see…”

Many international viewers, sitting in front of their computers, suddenly understood after that explanation.

“What a load of crap! Kimchi clearly originated in our H Country—we are the true standard!”

At that moment, H Country netizens, noticing that foreign viewers were siding with Long Kingdom opinions, couldn’t stay silent. They immediately launched a rebuttal, furious like a cat whose tail has been stepped on.

“You call that authentic? We have the Book of Songs as evidence. Prove you have something even older, and then maybe you can claim authenticity!”

Seeing this, Long Kingdom netizens refused to back down.

“Exactly!”

H Country netizens were instantly rendered speechless.

“What’s going on? What is happening at Long Kingdom’s sub-venue? This is infringement! A blatant violation! Kimchi is clearly our certified cultural heritage.”

Back in H Country, both Park Qi Ye and Cui Xiaozhong sprang up simultaneously after coming to their senses.

They never expected the live broadcast’s tone to suddenly shift to their cherished kimchi—how could they possibly accept that?

As the head of H Country’s Cultural Expo, he was well aware of how many viewers were glued to the screen.

If the audience buys into Long Kingdom’s propaganda, the hard-fought notion of kimchi as an H Country tradition would be overturned—maybe even questioning the earlier cultural heritage application.

“President, what should we do? We cannot allow this situation to continue!”

Furious beyond measure, Cui Xiaozhong immediately exclaimed.

“I’ll contact the relevant authorities right away and demand that Long Kingdom correct this mistake. I’ll also file a complaint with international bodies about this unforgivable infringement! They must never misuse the term ‘kimchi’ like that!”

Park Qi Ye’s fists bulged with rage—it had reached the limit.

“Yes, we must file a complaint! Long Kingdom must publicly apologize and compensate us for this wrongdoing.”

Cui Xiaozhong nodded in strong agreement.

“Also, organize some netizens on international forums to refute this erroneous view. We absolutely cannot let international viewers accept this narrative.”

After a brief pause, Park Qi Ye added,

“Alright, I’ll mobilize our team immediately.”

However, as promising as his idea was, controlling international opinions is far beyond the reach of ordinary online trolls.

Soon after the kimchi segment ended, the live broadcast shifted back to the stage. As the host walked towards Lutai, viewers were completely captivated by the exquisite ancient architecture, leaving the kimchi debate behind.

Especially when Zhaixing Pavilion and its surrounding historic structures appeared on screen—a spectacle that even the cheapest propagandists couldn’t replicate.

“Ladies and gentlemen, next we move into the first culinary exhibition zone of Long Kingdom—the Historical Banquet Area. Please welcome the person in charge to outline the details.”

At that moment, the screen displayed…

The host walked toward a man in a suit by the red carpet. It was none other than Fang Hou.

“Friends, hello! Let me introduce to you the specifics of our culinary exhibition. Here we have various performance zones—

including: The Banquet of Songs and Dances—Chuzhuang Wang’s Heroic Gathering; The Banquet of Etiquette—Qin Zhao’s Mianchi Assembly; The Farewell Banquet—Jing Ke’s White-Clad Farewell; The Seating Banquet—Liu Bang and Xiang Yu’s Hongmen Feast; The Wild Banquet—a Tang Dynasty Qujiang Feast; The Promotion Banquet—Yang Zaisi and Wei Juyuan’s Roasted Tail Banquet; The Fishing Banquet—a Tang-Song Flower Viewing Feast; The Grand Banquet—Qiansou Banquet and the Manchu-Han Feast; and The Official Banquet—the distinguished Kong Family Feast, among others.

Each banquet not only allows visitors to savor Long Kingdom’s traditional cuisine but also deepens their understanding of our cultural heritage.

After a short pause, Fang Hou addressed the camera.

“So many banquets?”

The host interjected again.

“Yes, among these, the Manchu-Han Feast, Kong Family Feast, Roasted Tail Banquet, and Literature Banquet are hosted at Zhaixing Pavilion, while the others take place within the ancient clusters behind me.”

Furthermore, each zone features actors reenacting historical events, with the setups and dishes meticulously based on historical records.

Now, let me take you on a tour of our first feast—the Chuzhuang Wang’s Heroic Gathering!

“Alright!”

Meanwhile, online, as Mingsha City’s culinary exhibition officially unveiled its mysterious charm and Fang Hou began introducing each zone, the comment section was inundated with messages.

“Damn! So Mingsha City’s big move is a historical banquet with reenactments!”

“Incredible! I think I even saw Hu Xiao in the shot—he actually played a role.”

“Not just Hu Xiao! Besides artists from Haofang Agency, there were several other second- and third-tier celebrities, too.”

“It’s hilarious—I once thought the street food area was the pinnacle of the exhibition.”

“Who would have guessed? Mingsha City managed to host a historical banquet amid these ancient structures—the atmosphere is beyond words.”

“By the way, is it too late to head to Mingsha City now? I really want to visit Zhaixing Pavilion, experience the four great banquets, and marvel at the full view of Mingsha City.”

“I’m asking the same; I want to take my kids so they can learn about Long Kingdom’s culinary heritage and history.”

“Definitely won’t make it—forget it!”

“I agree; after the exhibition, squeezing through Mingsha City’s gates might be impossible.”

“But from my perspective, the presentation at Mingsha City could have been executed even better!”

At that moment…

A comment caught the attention of many viewers.

“Not perfect? How can it not be perfect?”

Some immediately questioned it.

To them, this was the most flawless culinary exhibition—anything beyond that would be like the legendary Peach Banquet of the Queen Mother in myth.

“Absolutely!”

“Alright, tell us—why isn’t it perfect?”

“Look, with Lutai and Zhaixing Pavilion already in place, shouldn’t there be a grand spectacle like a drama of King Zhou and Daji? I want to see a real bacchanalia!”

“Get out of here!”

At Jinlong Ancient City, in a conference room of the scenic area,

Many were watching the projection screen displaying details of Long Kingdom’s culinary exhibition. Niuhongchang and Zhang Si sat at the back, barely daring to breathe—their faces a mix of shame and admiration.

It was only then that they truly realized the enormous gap between Jinlong Ancient City and Mingsha City.

“This approach is brilliant! It perfectly complements these ancient structures! I believe if we keep this up, both domestic and international tourists will flock here to experience Long Kingdom’s traditional culture and history.”

A leader in the front row, watching the live feed and reading the comments, finally broke into a long-lost smile.

Clearly, his satisfaction with the sub-venue far outshone that of Jinlong Ancient City.

No further words were needed.

Meanwhile, at H Country, their culinary exhibition had also begun. However, their segment was simply a display of dishes, with less than a hundred varieties and no added flourish.

The winner was obvious. With hardly any viewers left, nearly every foreign netizen was buzzing about Mingsha City’s exhibition!

In short,

this outcome can only be described as a crushing defeat.

“Indeed! Especially that zoomed-in kimchi shot earlier—it was brilliant! We not only won decisively, but we also exposed their vulnerabilities!”

Nearby,

another leader laughed and remarked.

“Once we head back, we’ll discuss further. These historical banquets could even become cultural heritage projects. Mingsha City only has them on display for three or four days—it’s such a pity.”

After a moment’s thought, the main leader added,

“I approve!”

“As long as Mingsha City maintains this momentum, our Cultural Expo is secured.”

Ding dong! But just as the main leader was about to continue, his phone suddenly rang.