Hmm…
Gao Liang held up his phone and blinked playfully.
This guy’s story… kinda interesting.
How to put it?
Funny, yet… a hint of sadness?
Hmm…
Come to think of it—wasn’t I super popular with little girls back in the day?
Like, wherever I went, someone’d follow. Always someone wanting to play.
When annoyed, I’d just half-heartedly go along.
Never imagined a story like this hid behind it.
Yeah… people’s joys and sorrows never truly connect.
…
Lin Lin took a sip of water and steadied herself.
It’s over.
*Over!*
After a few deep breaths, she glanced at the system beside her.
Stream time: over fifty minutes.
Just minutes left till sign-off!
She felt like an elementary kid trapped in class for ages—then glancing up to see dismissal was *right there*. A cheerful hum escaped her lips.
She peeked at the buzzing chat. Drama lovers were still deep in discussion about her story.
Some even said they related?
Hmm… Wait, do *all* of you really have childhood sweethearts?
Suddenly realizing something, she turned to the screen with a bright smile:
“New viewers~ Could you follow Yali-chan? Just starting out as a V! Please support me!”
【Followed! Stan Yali-chan for life!】
【Aww, I’ve been a Sweet Pear since day one!】
【Babe, let’s elope tomorrow!】
【Waiting for Yali-chan to hit 1k subs—BIG BIG BIG V!】
“Ahaha…”
Lin Lin flushed slightly. “Don’t be *that* extra right off the bat… feels kinda fake.”
She touched her cheek. Still surreal.
*Do people really like my streams this much?*
Hmm…
She sighed at the countdown, then mustered a smile. Waving gently at the screen:
“Thanks everyone! Stream’s wrapping up~ Hit follow if you haven’t! See you next time~”
【Wait, already?!】
【Not enough! Not enough!】
【It’s only 8 PM?!】
【Trash low-tier streamer spills childhood scandal, gets roasted, shame-logoff!】
【When’s next stream?!】
Lin Lin blinked at the flood of comments. *Whoa.* Almost flung the mouse off the end-stream button.
What the—why so intense?!
Ahem…
Do they *really* like it?
But…
WHAT’S WITH COMMENT FOUR?!
UC News editorial team welcomes you, stinky dog!
Ugh. Already got anti-fans? No way…
Ahem.
After a careful scan, she cleared her throat helplessly:
“Next stream? Hmm… upgrading gear, planning content—can’t let chat pick *every* time, right? But soon! *Very* soon~ Okay… see you! Bye-bye!”
She clicked End Stream. Double-checked.
Only when the page showed “Streamer Resting” did she relax.
Phew~
She flopped back, arms spread. *Finally.*
First stream… packed chat, lively comments. Way beyond expectations.
Gotta thank Dog Brother too.
Anyway—
She turned to the system.
System Bro… task cleared?
【Ding dong! Debut stream complete! Reward: 20,000 RMB startup funds. Earned 1,000 popularity points. Shop unlocked!】
Lin Lin shuddered. *Instantly* opened the shop.
Then froze.
Compared to this scammy system…
Even Tencent seemed generous.
Because—
This shop…
*Rotates items?!*
Four slots. Refreshes daily at midnight.
So… luck-based shopping? Or hoard early.
Hmm.
Currency: popularity points. Earned per stream, scales with hype.
Current items: 5k, 8k, 12k points…
Only one: 1,000 points.
She skimmed it—
*Human Aimbot: 2 hours of 100% headshot lock in FPS games?*
Whoa.
…Actually useful?
*Click Purchase!*
(Ahem. Just testing the flow.)
【Ding dong! Purchase successful. Check inventory.】
Oh ho? Instant delivery.
Inventory confirmed: one-time use. “Guarantees near-perfect aim—every shot locks head.”
Save for game streams later.
But don’t use Day One. Start clumsy… then *boom*, go pro overnight. That’s how you make chat scream “Makka Pakka!”
Phew.
Cursed shop… but items *are* solid.
Just…
Can’t afford them~
More streams. More points.
…Should’ve streamed longer tonight. Regret flickered. Debut views beat most small Vs.
But too much happened. Needed to breathe. Logged off right after task complete.
【Beep! Alipay: 20,000 RMB received.】
*Twenty grand?*
Enough to upgrade gear.
Good horse needs good saddle. Aiming for 1M followers? Gotta prep right.
She tidied up, reached for shutdown—
Paused.
A private message.
Hmm?
Clicked. Familiar ID…
【If you watch V again, you’re a dog】: …
