Chapter 98 p2
Besides being a professional esports player, Fu Tu also owned a tech company and had developed several popular mobile games. She was the closest to cutting-edge technology among the club members.
She examined the letters and said that once the ink bled, there was no way to restore it to its original state, unless it was a digital copy.
“We can use an AI program to scan and recognize the blurred words, then print them.”
Printing seemed impersonal. Lou Mi decided to trace the words herself after the AI scan.
Although Chi Lin hadn’t said much out of consideration for her, Lou Mi understood how much she cherished these letters.
She would use her spare time to restore them, one character at a time.
She selected the letters that could potentially be salvaged, scanned them, and read through them. They were filled with discussions of national affairs and classical literature, all in traditional characters, making Lou Mi’s eyes hurt.
But after reading them carefully, she was impressed by the Empress’s vision and eloquence.
Her concerns were grand and far-reaching, focused on the well-being of the nation and its people.
Reading the Empress’s insightful and well-organized thoughts, Lou Mi understood why someone like Chi Lin would be so devoted to her.
Lou Mi suddenly felt a sense of inadequacy.
What kind of knowledge did an emperor possess, compared to her?
Although Lou Mi had always been a top student, graduating from a top 5 university, she hadn’t studied anything new since becoming a professional gamer…
Thinking of Chi Lin’s doctoral degree, and how she and the Empress must have discussed national affairs frequently, Lou Mi felt insecure.
Would Chi Lin think she was shallow, inferior to her past life self?
No, she couldn’t lose in any aspect!
“Sister Mi, what do you want for afternoon tea? Bubble tea, okay?” Xie Buyu entered, seeing Lou Mi engrossed in a thick book titled “A Detailed Discussion of National History.”
Lou Mi, completely absorbed in her reading, a stack of half-finished calligraphy practice sheets beside her, didn’t even look up:
“You guys order whatever you want, just tag me for the payment.”
“Oh, okay…” Xie Buyu, intimidated by the scholarly atmosphere, felt ashamed of her craving for bubble tea.
That evening, Lou Mi and Chi Lin went home together. Lou Mi told her about the weekend live stream.
“Live stream, doesn’t that mean being in front of a camera the entire time?”
As soon as they entered the apartment, Chi Lin’s face paled.
Managing a Weibo account and posting text was one thing, but a live stream was like public execution.
“We’re just playing a dungeon, just play like you normally do, don’t feel pressured.” Lou Mi comforted her.
“So, we don’t have to face the camera, right?”
“We do… the fans want to see our faces.”
Chi Lin almost fainted.
“Honestly, I don’t really want other people to see your face either, but I think it’s good to announce our relationship to the world.” Lou Mi lay down beside her on the bed, nuzzling her neck. “My Little Lin is so cute, I feel threatened.”
Chi Lin’s heart warmed at her affectionate gesture. She sat up and let Lou Mi lean against her:
“Doesn’t everyone already know about our relationship?”
Even her classmates knew she and HighTowerMiyuki were dating, constantly asking who was the older and who was the younger partner.
Chi Lin, who had looked up the definitions, was still confused and couldn’t answer.
It seemed both descriptions applied to her and Lou Mi?
“They know, but they still want to see…” Lou Mi patiently explained the importance of fan service in the modern world.
Chi Lin, quick to understand, said, “So, people in this era like watching other people’s relationships.”
Lou Mi wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead. That was a crude but accurate summary.
“Then what should I do?”
“Just play the dungeon and chat, I’ll tell you what to do.”
Chi Lin was already nervous.
Lou Mi rolled over, pinning her beneath her:
“Just follow my lead, don’t worry about anything else.” Lou Mi caressed her wrist and kissed her ear.
Chi Lin grew even more nervous: “We won’t, do anything like this during the live stream, right?”
Lou Mi almost jumped up: “What are you thinking?! Even if we wanted to, would the platform allow it?!”
Chi Lin sighed in relief: “Thank goodness…”
Lou Mi realized that ancient people were either incredibly proper or incredibly unrestrained.
Saturday evening, half an hour before the live stream, Lou Mi and Chi Lin were seated in front of the computer.
Three cameras were pointed at them, one on Lou Mi, one on Chi Lin, and one capturing both of them.
Hearing that HighTowerMiyuki was streaming, her fans were overjoyed.
[Sudden PR?!]
[Who would have thought Sister Lou would stream again after nine months, such a diligent Sister Lou, I thought I would never see this day!]
[Lou Mi: Surprise! I either don’t stream, or I stream with my wife.]
[Ahhh, what a wonderful day! My favorite CP streaming together?! Nine Heavens forever! I’ll ship them for eternity!]
[I’m dead, I’m revived, I’m doing sit-ups in my coffin.]
***
Even before the stream started, the number of viewers exceeded four million. While pre-recorded footage of Nine Heavens’ past matches and promotional videos played, the chat was already going crazy.
Virtual gifts, “Great Swords” and even “Golden Palaces,” rained down, filling the screen with golden light.
[Grandma, what am I seeing?!]
[Holy shit—someone sent a Golden Palace! A whale!]
Lou Mi had put on some makeup, her red lips and expertly applied eyeliner making her look mature and alluring.
Chi Lin, as always, had a light, natural look. Sitting side by side, Chi Lin’s simple elegance enhanced Lou Mi’s beauty.
The staff were still testing the network. Chi Lin, seeing the fan comments, asked Lou Mi:
“What do ‘Great Sword’ and ‘Golden Palace’ mean?”
“It means people are giving us money.”
“How much?”
“A Great Sword is 100 yuan, a Golden Palace is 10,000 yuan.”
Chi Lin gasped. How much?!
Before the stream even started, without even seeing their faces, people were already throwing money at them?
Seeing the Golden Palaces appearing on the screen, Chi Lin felt a pang of heartache.
If they could raise money like this in Dayuan, just by showing their faces, Her Majesty would probably drag her in front of the camera every day.
Zhuo Jinglan rushed over and said there was a problem with the data connection, the stream might be delayed, and asked them to wait.
The comments on their screen also stopped.
“Let me know when it starts.”
Lou Mi gave her an “okay” sign.
Zhuo Jinglan went to communicate with the platform staff, leaving Lou Mi and Chi Lin alone in the room.
“Will the stream start soon?” Chi Lin sat stiffly in her chair.
“Yes, soon.” Lou Mi, a seasoned streamer, was completely relaxed, taking a sip of her drink.
Seeing Chi Lin’s rigid posture, Lou Mi leaned closer, resting her chin on her hand, and smiled at her.
Chi Lin turned her head mechanically, a forced smile on her face.
“Honey, what are you doing? I told you, just act normal, don’t be so stiff, or you’ll be roasted alive during the stream. These netizens are sharp-tongued and quick-witted, they’ll turn you into a meme, and your embarrassing moments will be immortalized online.”
“I’m trying to relax, but it’s difficult…”
Chi Lin could lead armies and give speeches in front of thousands of people, but this camera felt like a hidden weapon, freezing her every muscle.
It felt like countless eyes were watching her.
And at this moment, her feeling wasn’t wrong.
Millions of viewers were already watching them.
The platform, while testing the connection, had accidentally started the live stream.
The viewers were watching, but the streamers and the staff were completely unaware.
Xie Buyu, Fu Tu, Huhu, and the trainees were having dinner together. Huhu opened the live stream channel and paused:
“It’s already started? I thought there were still ten minutes left.”
“It has started, look, the chat is exploding.”
[Is that Sister Lou?! She’s even more beautiful now! She was always beautiful, but tonight, she’s so sexy! That eye makeup, that lip color! Total big sister energy!]
[Screaming x10000!]
[I’m dead, I’m really dead, is anyone going to argue that Sister Lou isn’t the most dominant player in Return to Jianghu?!]
[Sister Lou, please dominate me!!]
[I sense HighTowerMiyuki’s intentions, she must have dressed up specifically for her first stream with Little Sister!]
[Please stream every day from now on! I can watch you two just sitting there doing nothing for days!]
[Today’s Little Lin is also incredibly cute! How can there be such a precious and adorable being in the world?!]
[When will Little Lin let her hair down for Mommy to see?!]
[Great Sword x5, Great Sword x5…]
[Her current hairstyle is also perfect, it matches Sister Lou so well!]
[People say there’s no such thing as perfect, I’ll throw Snow Vegetable CP in their faces!]
The fans’ comments flooded the screen, but Chi Lin and Lou Mi, completely oblivious, were staring at each other.
“Here.” Lou Mi suddenly cupped Chi Lin’s face with both hands.
Chi Lin, slightly startled, her pink lips puckered, looked at her questioningly.
The chat lagged for a moment, then the comments flew even faster:
[Holy shit?!]
[What is Sister Lou doing?! Oh my god!]
[Sudden sweetness?!]
“Your, Your Majesty?” Chi Lin held Lou Mi’s wrists, her eyes wide with confusion.
“Your face is so stiff, let me massage it for you, help you relax.”
[HighTowerMiyuki, why are you bullying Little Lin! If you’re going to bully her, do it harder!]
[What did I just hear?? Your Majesty? Is that what I think it means?!]
[What kind of emperor-subject roleplay is this…]
[They’re playing it that wild?]
[My blood pressure!]
[My mom asked me why I’m suddenly having a nosebleed.]
Chi Lin let Lou Mi massage her face, a mixture of compliance and helplessness:
“Your Majesty is going to make my face crooked.”
Lou Mi’s heart melted at her adorable expression. She released Chi Lin’s face, her hands moving to her shoulders, pulling her closer, and said in a sweet, slightly childish voice:
“Is that so? Then how should I help Lin Jie relax?”
[?????]
[??????????]
[Oh my god, what did I just hear? Lin Jie?!]
[HighTowerMiyuki, snap out of it!! Aren’t you the most dominant player?! I’m so disappointed!]
[Little Lin is seven years younger than you! You’re calling her ‘Jie’! Say it again, I dare you!]
[Wait, I’m confused, what’s going on with these two?]
[Older? Younger? Who’s the big sister, who’s the little sister?]
[Snow Vegetable CP is truly a treasure, they’re so playful.]
[Anyone interested in Lin Xue CP? I’m creating a super topic right now!]
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