RNP Chapter 26 Truth
Chapter 26 Truth
After listening to Xue Nuo's words of thanks to her fans, a question mark slowly appeared in Shu Hua's mind.
Is this trend among streamers now? I thought most streamers would thank their "big brothers" (influencers/patrons). This kind of thanking for fan support isn't the typical way idols do it.
After all, in the livestreaming community, maintaining good relationships with influential figures is more important, and this is an unspoken rule.
Even some of the smaller fans would help the streamer defend the big spender.
Now, Xue Nuo's explanation is only very pleasing to the eye, but somewhat impractical.
However, Shu Hua was only puzzled for a moment, since it was someone else's business anyway.
However, a few words of thanks are enough.
She really wanted to get to know the gossip as soon as possible.
Shu Hua: "Xue Nuo is so good to her fans. Now it's your turn to ask Yan Ying."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Xue Nuo's face when she was suddenly interrupted, but she knew that she had said too much. It wasn't a particularly explosive question, and she should have kept the length to a minimum.
She had memorized the words so fluently that she accidentally said too many without realizing it.
Even so, she still felt embarrassed that Shu Hua had interrupted her like that, but of course, her face still had the same sweet smile as always.
Xue Nuo smiled a little shyly, "I'm sorry, I love my fans so much that I talked too much."
"Yan Ying, which PK battle do you most want to complain about?"
"Let me think about it." Yan Ying's drawn-out tone carried a hint of lazy teasing.
She adjusted her posture, exuding a confident and sophisticated aura as she faced the camera, her red lips slightly parted, and said without any hesitation: "Criticism? There's plenty to say!"
She chuckled, "Sisters, you have no idea. When we first started playing PvP, we encountered all sorts of amazing characters."
Those guys who come up to you with something like, "Hey sis, can I get you some tickets?" are so greasy they make me want to throw up my dinner from last night.
Even worse, some people think they can make lewd jokes after winning a PK, spouting nonsense and displaying such low manners that it's unbearable to watch!
The lowest level are those who, despite having little strength, still try to cheat when they lose.
They either insult the streamer or the opposing team's big spender. They can't even control their own team. They've made a complete disgrace!
This kind of person really needs to go back to school and retrain their emotional intelligence and manners.
[Hahaha, I can't stop laughing! Sister Yan is a hero! I really don't know what kind of men are watching this.]
[Sister Yan is on fire! This wave of true damage is off the charts! Guys, retreat! Retreat! Retreat!]
Uh…did I go too far? Was that a bit of a generalization?
While some people went too far, isn't the phrase "retraining" a bit inappropriate? It's a bit of a personal attack.
Aren't you afraid of offending people by talking like that? What if it sparks a fight in the live stream?
[Waiting for any men who feel this applies to them to jump out and say something!]
[I wonder if Yan Ying's area-of-effect attack will accidentally hurt the sensitive guy? *shivering*
[Okay, judging from the comments, I know that the guy below is actually getting attention and people are defending him!]
Shu Hua nodded in agreement with Yan Ying's answer. Although she had never encountered it herself, she had heard about it.
That's why she doesn't participate in random PvP battles; she's afraid of the visual jarring effects.
The female protagonist encounters this several times in the book, at different times, to showcase different ways of slapping someone in the face.
Shu Hua: "Next, Yan Ying, it's your turn to ask Zhu Ying." Shu Hua's eyes were shining as she said this.
[Life is but a dream: Host, you're drooling!]
Because the comments on "Floating Life Like a Dream" are now displayed as floating messages, Shu Hua saw them immediately and subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth, which was very dry.
Realizing she had been so easily fooled, she glared fiercely at the camera.
[Life is but a dream: The host is fierce~]
"...Mr. Meng, your sudden addition of scenes has left this old servant speechless..."
Shu Hua turned her head and snorted softly, ignoring this drama queen.
Seriously, why suddenly add scenes? It's his turn to act now, so just start the show.
Yan Ying didn't mince words and went straight to the point, "Does Sister Zhuying think that Tao Tao's live streaming success is all due to luck, without any self-reliance?"
If you were to give Tao Tao some advice on how to improve her livestreaming, what advice would you give?
Shu Hua applauded inwardly, "Wow, my sister is awesome!"
Zhu Ying Ban Qing Wu was somewhat expecting Yan Ying's question. She gently pursed her lips and revealed a smile that seemed concerned but was actually distant.
This time, she didn't use the sadness she had when she was campaigning for votes. Instead, she adopted the demeanor of a cool and aloof beauty. "I'm just a small streamer who only knows how to dance. How can I give advice to a big streamer like Tao Tao who is pampered and flattered by her older brothers and sisters?"
However, since this is a truth-or-dare punishment, even though I'm not qualified, I still have to say a few words.
I just feel that since Tao Tao is so lucky and has inexplicably attracted so many big brothers, she should protect them well.
Don't be biased. And also... your older brother gave you so many gifts, so if you just want an embroidery, don't be so hesitant.
Otherwise, what if a lucky girl like Tao Tao suddenly has bad luck and her older brother gets kicked out? That wouldn't be good.
【Excellent, case solved! First, it's certain that Zhu Ying started the trouble because of her elder brother's problem.】
[However, it doesn't sound like it's about stealing the eldest brother; it sounds more like Zhu Ying is standing up for the new eldest brother?]
I truly didn't expect things to turn out this way!
[Tao Tao's family has a new older brother? No wonder it's a nuclear power plant!]
[A new guy named Black Cleaver recently joined Tao Tao's family. It's not confirmed yet whether he'll become a Guardian, but he's already spent a lot of money on him.]
Based on the previous situation with the eldest brother, it's very likely he'll become a guardian in a few days.
So, what's the deal with the embroidery? Does anyone know?
[The eldest brother and sister who are guardians of Tao Tao's family will each receive a highly complex cross-stitch piece designed by Tao Tao herself. The eldest brother hasn't been guardianized yet, so he hasn't received one. Could this be referring to that?]
【Huh? That's it?】
[Is it really worth coming here to complain if my brother can't even afford an embroidery piece? He's just innocently suffering this misfortune.]
[You can't say that. The older brother has already spent so much, what's wrong with giving him one? Tao Tao won't even give him one.]
[I was there at the scene. Fans were asking for it on behalf of the new big brother, but before Tao Tao could even speak, the original big brother became dissatisfied. At that moment, the live stream almost erupted into a fight.]
So, this is a battle between the old and new big brothers? But then again, what does it have to do with Zhu Ying's vying for favor? She's just being nosy.
[I agree with the comment above. It's just because Tao Tao has a soft personality and is easy to bully.]
[Maybe he's just deliberately trying to pick a fight and get clicks. After all, being infamous is still fame, right? (doge)]
However, I've watched Tao Tao's live stream twice, and it's rather boring.
I've seen it too. They're still quite young and inexperienced; after all, they're university students, so it's normal to be a little reserved.
[It's enough that the guys like it; we don't need fake passersby. Tao Tao is genuinely sincere!]
People with a penchant for gossip know no boundaries; everyone is sharing their gossip in the comments section of every live stream, and Shu Hua has also seen the speculations in the comments.
All she could say was, "How ridiculous! You're defending your brother, but does he even know you?"
At first, Shu Hua thought it was some kind of competition for a big brother, but now she's more inclined to believe it's someone trying to scam her.
As the comments section said, even negative publicity is still publicity.
With so many people watching live streams, there are bound to be different tastes.
Just like those men who are obsessed with sex still have an audience.
Shu Hua's facial expressions weren't very good; her speechlessness was written all over her face.
[Life is but a dream: Host~ Control your facial expressions~]
"Oh." This time, Shu Hua obediently listened to the advice, putting on a blank face. "Then, Zhu Ying, you ask Tao Tao."
[Life is but a dream: Judging from the host's tone, I feel like they're not entirely satisfied with this gossip~]
Shu Hua glanced at the comments, nodded slightly, and admitted it.
"Floating Life Like a Dream" just wanted to increase her interaction with the young streamer, and she said it casually. She didn't expect to get a response. How cute!
Fushengruomeng admits that he was suddenly charmed by her.
When the young streamer isn't arguing with him, he's actually quite well-behaved.
Finally, it was the time for the two gossip hosts, and the atmosphere in the entire live stream became inexplicably tense.
Tao Tao stared wide-eyed at Zhu Ying, feeling quite bewildered herself, suddenly being targeted.
She's starting to understand things; it seems like this bamboo shadow came for Brother Black Cutter.
However, Black Cleaver hasn't explicitly stated that he'll protect her, so she can't break the rules.
Otherwise, wouldn't we be letting down our older brothers and sisters from before?
Tao Tao thought that she would explain things to Zhu Ying properly later, and that should be enough.
"Tao Tao," Zhu Ying's voice carried a deliberately softened, sweet tone, like that of a caring older sister, quite different from her previous aloofness, "Seeing how much your older brothers dote on you, so... which older brother do you like the most? Can you tell me what makes him better than the other older brothers?"
The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Before Tao Tao could even speak, the comments section exploded.
【What kind of question is this? Are you trying to stir up trouble?】
[Sister Bamboo Shadow, this tea smells... a bit too strong!]
[Damn! This question is so unethical! Making the streamer choose their favorite patron in person is one thing, but then they have to put down other celebrities!]
[You were saying Tao Tao relied solely on her older brother, and now you're trying to sow discord between her and her brother. Aren't you just trying to ruin her career? This is going a bit too far!]
[Hahaha, let's fight! I love seeing bloodshed!]
[Is Zhuying trying to dismantle Tao Tao's family's tower? A direct attack to undermine it? What grudge do they hold against each other?]
Is this a truth or a death trap? Tao Tao is in danger!
Shu Hua was initially finding it a bit boring, but then she heard such blatant attempts to sow discord, and she almost choked on her own saliva.
She instinctively wanted to complain that Zhu Ying's actions were too dirty; taking people's money was like killing their parents!
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a golden notification flash across the live stream.
【Life is but a dream: Facial expression management~】
Shu Hua swallowed back the retort that was about to spill out, trying her best to put on a straight face and pretend that she was an emotionless gossip-eating machine.
But the slight twitching at the corner of her mouth betrayed her inner thoughts: This Zhu Ying really will stop at nothing to gain black and red!
So, was his earlier defense of the new big brother just a pretext?
Was she fooled?
No, it's just a PK battle, and they're already using tricks?
Honestly, she also wanted to ask, what grudge or hatred could they possibly have?
Tao Tao's breath seemed to freeze for a moment after Zhu Ying's question, which was laced with venom, landed. She hadn't expected the question to take such a sudden turn.
She had already prepared an explanation for not giving Black Cutter the embroidery, but when she was suddenly asked to rank the older brothers, she was completely stunned.
The comments scrolling on the live stream screen were also exploding, densely overlapping with exclamations and questions such as "Stirring up trouble?", "So tacky!", "Tao Tao, ignore her!", and "How do you answer this question?"
Tao Tao didn't speak immediately, but lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes trembling a few times, as if she was briefly gathering her thoughts.
When she looked up again, there was no grievance or anger in her clear eyes, but rather a gentle yet firm light, like a clear sky after a light rain.
She gently curved the corners of her lips, "Sister Zhuying's question..." Tao Tao's voice was still soft, with her unique gentleness, "It really surprised me a bit." She frankly admitted her initial surprise, without pretending not to care.
"Questions like 'Who is your favorite older brother?' or 'Who are you most grateful to?' are difficult for me to answer, and I never even think about them."
"Everyone who walks into Grape Boba Ice, whether or not they light up a sign or give a gift, is a unique connection to me."
Every moment of companionship, every word of encouragement, even just the time spent quietly in the live stream, is a warm starlight that supports me to keep going. Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly conveyed weight.
She then showed the camera the starry sky embroidery picture she had shown earlier, saying, "Just like this starry sky embroidery," Tao Tao's voice trembled slightly, a pure expression of emotion.
"It is so beautiful not because of any one star that is particularly bright, but because countless stars, some bright and some dim, are all striving to radiate their own light, which together form this reassuring and dazzling galaxy."
My live stream, my "home," is only complete and warm because of each and every one of you.
Her gaze returned to the camera, her sincerity almost overflowing: "So, for me, there is no 'most' favorite, nor is there 'most' important."
Every friend who is willing to stop for me and light up my day is an indispensable member of my family, allowing me to continue singing with peace of mind and sharing the little joys of life with everyone.
I cherish every single one of your kind gestures. I am truly, truly grateful for your continued understanding and support.
[Tears welled up in my eyes! Tao Tao deserved it!]
This is true emotional intelligence! No comparisons, no belittling, sincerity is the winning formula!
[Waaaaah, my little angel Tao Tao! Zhu Ying, learn what perspective truly means!]
This is the real truth!!!
[The user "Passing By and Giving a Reward" sent 5 "Carnival" gifts (50000 Audio Coins) to "Grape Boba Ice" in the live stream.]
[Passing by and giving a tip: Well said. Don't worry, it doesn't matter who you choose, it's just a game.]
[I'm just passing by and want to give you a tip: I'll always be here for you.]
[Xinghai gave away 5 "Carnival" gifts (50000 audio coins) in the live stream room "Grape Boba Ice".]
[Xinghai: Yeah, it's just a game. We don't really take it seriously even if we choose it.]
[Xinghai: I will always protect you.]
[“Black Cleaver Shard” was given away by “Grape Boba Ice” in the live stream room as a “Carnival” (50000 Sound Coins) x5]
[Black Cleaver Shard: Hmm.]