Ji Siyue looked at the constantly refreshing bullet comments and couldn't help letting out a bitter smile.
"Everyone, don't get so excited. I've just a bit over 4 million followers now. It should be a long time before I reach 5 million."
As soon as she finished speaking, her followers increased by a full 100,000.
Ji Siyue: "… Well, maybe it won't take that long. But please be merciful. Actually, I don't really want to do a full - face live broadcast. I'm afraid it will have a certain impact on my life.
After the last Carnival event, when I got back to school, someone secretly took my candid photos and posted them on Weibo. Let's not talk about whether this is an infringement of privacy. Even if it's out of love for me, I still think it's very impolite to secretly take someone's photos without their permission."
Maybe sensing that the atmosphere in the live - broadcast room was a bit dull, Ji Siyue forced a relaxed smile, stretched, and continued, "If you really like me, just come up to me. I can take a photo with you or sign for you. But I don't want to be on the Weibo hot search again without knowing it."
Some people have to pay to get on the hot search, and it only lasts for a limited time. But for her, it just keeps coming as if it were free.
Finally, Ling Yun spoke up.
"It seems that our Siyue has been under a bit of pressure these days. Please be gentle with Siyue. If you have anything, come at me directly!"
With just a few words, he diverted all the topics to himself, allowing Ji Siyue to take a little break.
Thanks to what he said that night, the bullet comments in the live - broadcast room became a bit gentler. Coupled with Ling Yun's occasional comfort, the popularity of the live - broadcast that night was quite good.
After the live - broadcast ended, she turned off the equipment, slumped in the computer chair, and opened Weibo on her phone to check the super - topic about herself. It was all about her showing her face and the words she said.
Actually, she wanted to be on the hot search not because of her face or her experiences, but more because of her gaming skills... After all, being a game streamer was her original intention!
"Pikachu —!"
A WeChat message came in on her phone. She opened it and saw it was from Ling Yun.
[Ling Yun]: Was what you said during the live - broadcast today from the bottom of your heart?
[Ji Yueji]: Why do you ask?
[Ling Yun]: Because most streamers have said such things, and it was later found out to be for show. You seem so innocent, so I'm asking. If it really is...
Before he could finish, Ji Siyue sent a voice message directly.
"This is not for show. It's just my real thoughts. I'm just a sophomore student now. A lot of people in school already know about me, and they secretly take pictures of me all the time. I can clearly see them, but I can't stop them. I think it has a certain impact on my life. That's why I didn't want to show my face before... "
After sending a voice message that lasted for more than 20 seconds, there seemed to be a moment of silence on his end.
Then he also sent a voice message.
"If that's the case, I suggest you don't say such things in the future. The haters have plenty of ways to smear you. Your sincere words might sound like affectation to others. I entered the live - broadcast industry two years earlier than you, so I hope you won't have to go through the hardships I've endured."
Ji Siyue put the phone to her ear. After listening to this message, she couldn't help frowning.
Why was he talking to her in such a caring tone? It seemed that their relationship wasn't that close...
Although she thought so in her heart, she still sent a voice message.
"Thank you. I've learned a lot from what you said today."
"You don't have to be so formal with me. We're already friends. If you're not being polite, you can call me big brother."
Ji Siyue smiled while listening to the voice message, then directly pressed the voice button and called out, "Big Brother Ling Yun."
"Okay, it's getting late. You should go to bed early. I'm going to edit today's live - broadcast footage and post it on Weibo."
"Ah?"
"Come to think of it, I haven't seen any recordings or videos of your usual live - broadcasts on your Weibo or your platform account. You're really laid - back."
"I think it's too troublesome. I'm going to wash up first. Big brother, you can get busy."
After putting down the phone, Ji Siyue went to wash up. Then she packed her things and prepared to go to the library early the next morning.
Speaking of the library, she remembered her experience with Qin Chengyao in the library.
It had been half a month ago. She hadn't been able to go to review last week because of the Carnival event. She wondered if that person would still save a seat for her this time.
They hadn't had a good conversation in the past few days, and their relationship seemed to have become a bit estranged.
Ji Siyue shook her head, let out a long sigh, and went to bed.
Early the next morning, while the other girls in the dorm were still sleeping in bed, Ji Siyue had already gotten up, washed up, and gone to the library with her things.
The school was especially cool at seven in the morning. There was a faint, refreshing smell in the air.
When she got to the library, she found that there were still not many empty seats. But it was much better than the last time she came. After looking around, she sat in a secluded corner.
Just as she sat down and was about to take out her books, her phone received a message.
"Come and sit with me. It's the same seat as last time."
Receiving the message, Ji Siyue was stunned for a moment.
Did Qin Chengyao see her? Had he come early to save the seat?
She hadn't noticed when she first came, so Ji Siyue turned her head and looked towards the seat where they sat last time. Sure enough, she saw Qin Chengyao waving his phone to greet her.
She thought for a while and replied with a text message on her phone.
"I'll just sit here."
"Why?" he sent a message.
"Because if I sit next to the senior, I won't be able to concentrate on my studies."
All she could think about was him, his every move, his voice and appearance. How could she study well like this?
Qin Chengyao didn't send another reply. After waiting for a while, Ji Siyue looked back and saw that the person had already left, and the seat was empty.