Volume 1 Chapter 28
by Need_More_SleepVolume 1 + Chapter 28: No Title
“Thank you, [Picked Up Money Today], for the super rocket! Thank you, boss!”
When ShadowFlow Miao heard the clear, melodious voice of that loli-sounding streamer from the other side delivering those words, his head practically spun.
He had never expected that such a new female streamer would already have a big spender backing her, someone who casually sent a “Mengya No.1.” Compared to that, what were his own fans worth? Just a bunch of broke nobodies, sending cheap little gifts, he thought bitterly, jealousy darkening his mind.
Yet he failed to realize that without those very fans quietly supporting him, he would never have become even a modestly known streamer. Without them, who would even know the name ShadowFlow Miao?
Furious and humiliated, he felt as though he had been challenged. How could he possibly lose to this green, inexperienced little girl?
Isn’t she just relying on a pleasant voice to attract big spenders? he sneered coldly. Behind him stood his guild’s support, let’s see how these two girls could possibly compete with him.
He pulled out his phone and sent a private message to the person in his guild responsible for boosting engagement.
If no one was going to send him gifts, he could just top up himself, couldn’t he? After all, part of the money would circle back into his own account anyway, and more importantly, it would raise his popularity. A perfect win-win.
Most importantly, he wanted to show these two girls that he was a big streamer, so they’d better come over and cling to him obediently.
He had already begun fantasizing about basking in their admiration.
“Thanks to ×××× for the Mengya No.1, thank you, boss!”
“Thanks to ×××× for the Mengya No.1, off work early today, huh bro?”
“Thanks to ×××× for the Mengya No.1, remember to invite me when you’re gaming!”
In one go, he arranged for three Mengya No.1 gifts for himself, then put on a show as if he were close with wealthy patrons, speaking cheerfully to his audience.
The popularity of his stream began rising at a visible pace.
See that? This is real power. ShadowFlow Miao felt as though he could already picture the two girls on the other side panicking behind their screens.
Haha, no matter what, they couldn’t possibly compete with him.
But reality, like a roller coaster, always swings between dizzying highs and crushing lows.
“Thank you, [Picked Up Money Today], for the Tre, Treasure Map! This is the most valuable gift I’ve received since I started streaming. I’m truly, truly grateful for your support!”
Shuo Yan exclaimed excitedly, even stumbling over her words. A Treasure Map, worth five thousand yuan! Even in big streamers’ rooms, she had only seen such gifts a handful of times.
But what awaited her was far more than just that.
[Picked Up Money Today] sent Mengya No.1 ×1
[Picked Up Money Today] sent Mengya No.1 ×2
[Picked Up Money Today] sent Mengya No.1 ×3
As one rocket after another soared across the screen, Shuo Yan’s heart raced wildly, as if fueled by adrenaline. It felt like a dream, otherwise, how could she be receiving such lavish, precious gifts?
“Thank you, [Picked Up Money Today], for the three Mengya No.1 gifts. That’s really more than enough, I’m so grateful. Today is the happiest day since I started streaming, mua~”
Overjoyed, Shuo Yan did something she had never done before, she let out an adorable kissing sound toward the screen. Her ivory-white legs swayed lightly on the gaming chair, revealing the sheer delight in her heart.
The speaker may have meant nothing by it, but the listeners certainly did, the single “mua” instantly caused the entire chat to erupt.
[Ahh I’m dead from this cuteness!]
[Why is the streamer’s voice so cute? It’s like a loli goddess calling out to me!]
[Three years in prison, but worth it!]
……
Amid the flood of messages, Shuo Yan still managed to spot the highest-ranking user, the top supporter, [Picked Up Money Today], who left a simple comment.
[No one is allowed to disturb the two of you enjoying your game together. Keep it up.]
Although the wording felt a little strange, Shuo Yan replied energetically:
“Mm! Thank you for your support.”
With a Treasure Map and three Mengya No.1 gifts lighting up the stream, Shuo Yan’s popularity skyrocketed like a rocket launch. Her follower count surged, and before she knew it, her stream had reached the recommended page.
In stark contrast to our side’s joy, ShadowFlow Miao’s side fell into dead silence. He began to question his entire existence, why would such a wealthy patron support such a small streamer?
As he read the mocking comments in his chat, his jealousy and resentment swelled uncontrollably, until they reached a breaking point, shattered by a single message: [So embarrassing.]
His face twisted with anger as he shouted into his stream, “You bunch of broke losers, watching me for so long and barely sending any Mengya No.1 gifts. Look at how generous the fans over there are! Why can’t you learn from them? If you’ve got no money, why are you even watching streams? Go get a factory job!”
But viewers were not so easily bullied. In an instant, fans turned into passersby, and passersby into haters, clashing with the streamer in a storm of insults.
Before long, perhaps as his language grew increasingly offensive, his stream suddenly went black.
[This livestream has been suspended for violating content regulations. Rectification in progress!]
Even after the stream was shut down, ShadowFlow Miao continued typing furiously in the chat, arguing with viewers, his words quickly drowned in the endless flood of messages…
Shuo Yan soon learned about all of this from her own stream.
Why? Because many of ShadowFlow Miao’s former viewers flooded into her chat like refugees, declaring that they had cut ties with him and were now officially fans of Miss Nuoyan.
Shuo Yan twitched her lips, somewhat speechless, but she still warmly welcomed them. After all, every visitor was a guest.
For the rest of the stream, with ShadowFlow Miao gone, it was just me and Shuo Yan continuing to duo queue.
Still the same familiar Yuumi, still the same effortless victories as I clung to the boss’s side.
It must be said, when you play Yuumi alongside someone for a long time, especially someone both strong and gentle, you begin to develop a strange sense of attachment.
Just like me now, I inexplicably felt as though I had become a real cat, curling up dependently in the boss’s warm embrace while playing, comfortable and at ease.
In such pleasant gaming moments, time seemed to pass quickly. Both Shuo Yan and I grew a little tired, and amid the reluctant farewells in chat, she ended the stream.
In truth, stopping at this hour wasn’t just because of fatigue, there was something more important awaiting us that evening.
But just as we were packing up, preparing to leave the dorm, the top supporter sent the boss a message on QQ.
“Um… could I ask you two for a favor?”
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