It was already half past midnight, and Jiang Yuwei was still diligently live streaming.
Previously, she relied entirely on her looks, occasionally chatting and talking about campus life. Now, she had started learning some simple dances in front of the camera.
Although she had both looks and a good figure, her dance moves were noticeably stiff.
She persisted and worked hard.
However, the number of people in her live stream never exceeded a dozen at its peak, often dropping to single digits.
This left Jiang Yuwei on the verge of tears.
Though a few loyal fans of her looks still lit up some exhibits for her today, it was already the end of the month, and she hadn't even lit up a single sports car exhibit.
This was simply not the outcome she desired.
She wanted to become a big streamer, to buy a car and a house through her own efforts, and to become an independent and self-reliant girl.
But with her current situation, her dream of becoming a big streamer seemed to be drifting further and further away.
Jiang Yuwei also began to reflect, wondering if she was too conservative, and if she should continue to hold steadfast.
However, the thought of those 'big brothers' possibly being forty or fifty-year-old fat men with big heads made her very repulsed, as she knew that truly wealthy 'big brothers' were rarely young.
Those who could earn money were usually quite old.
Jiang Yuwei was currently in a random PK battle; it was only through such battles that people might pity her and spend a little.
Her opponent was also a Female Streamer, and perhaps due to beauty filters, her looks seemed no less than Jiang Yuwei's. Moreover, her opponent was constantly preening, and immediately someone gifted her a hot air balloon.
Because it hit a multiplier, her points instantly exceeded a thousand.
For Little Streamers like them, with single-digit viewership, exceeding a thousand was already very good.
Jiang Yuwei was also soliciting votes, but she only received some small hearts, roses, and beers, with her points barely breaking a hundred.
"Is there any Brother who can help push the health bar over? Please, I beg you..."
She pleaded into the camera, her voice soft and sweet.
Where was her pride now? She was rapidly becoming homogenized with other streamers, slowly learning to flatter people.
However, to Jiang Yuwei's dismay, in response to her plea, her live stream, which originally had nine people, suddenly dropped to four.
Those who remained were undoubtedly true fans of her looks.
Occasional comments appeared.
"My wallet is empty, no choice. I'll definitely get you a sports car next month when I get paid."
"The multiplier time is over, it's not worth it to spend now."
"Weiwei, just bear with it. The PK will be over soon. Do some talent, and you might just attract the Brother from the other side..."
Watching these comments, Jiang Yuwei felt even more dejected.
She bit her lip, watching the time tick by, and ultimately, as expected, she lost.
After completing the punishment, the number of viewers in her live stream didn't increase. Jiang Yuwei finally couldn't help but complain: "I live stream for seven or eight hours every day, only making a little over a hundred yuan a day. If this continues, I might not be able to keep going..."
"Don't give up, Weiwei, we're always here."
"Exactly! Worst case, I'll eat instant noodles for a month next month to get you a Number One!"
A few loyal fans began to try and persuade her to stay.
They were all working-class people. In a big streamer's live stream, no one would pay attention to them, and they wouldn't make any impact. But in a Little Streamer's channel like Jiang Yuwei's, after spending some money, they could interact with the Female Streamer.
These users, mostly in their twenties or thirties, actually understood live streaming the best. Watching big streamers too much was actually not very interesting; Little Streamers were easier to flirt with.
What if feelings developed?
At this moment, a level 32 user spoke: "To be honest, most Female Streamers are supported by 'big brothers'. If you want to earn a lot, I suggest you find a 'big brother'."
Find a 'big brother'.
Easier said than done.
Jiang Yuwei did have 'big brothers' in her live stream before, but she didn't seize the opportunity. Although high-level users occasionally entered her live stream now, they quickly left.
Moreover, it wasn't a given that high-level users would spend large amounts on gifts; most high-level users were already running out of steam, and flattering them was useless.
To find a true 'big brother'... it was difficult!
This wasn't the first time Jiang Yuwei had seen such comments, and her resolve was indeed wavering.
If...
If there was a young one, even if he only had decent looks... she wouldn't be completely against it.
But did a wealthy 'big brother' with decent looks truly lack women around him?
The more she thought this way, the more disheartened Jiang Yuwei became.
Just as she was about to end her stream and rest, she saw a comment.
[Unrestrained Wind]: "Female Streamer, what do I need to spend to add your green bubble?"
This was a small account with no level, clearly having never spent money.
Jiang Yuwei, who was considering finding a 'big brother', didn't think much of it and casually replied: "One cruise ship can add green bubble."
A cruise ship on Mouyin (a short video/live-streaming platform) cost six hundred yuan.
This was higher than the requirements of many Little Streamers; others generally only asked for a sports car or a plane. Of course, some with bigger appetites would also ask for a Number One and a Huazi (a type of cigarette, often used as a high-value gift).
As for whether anyone actually spent, or what benefits there were if they did, that remained unknown.
In any case, Xu Zimo would never do such a thing; even if there were benefits, they would have been seen or used by countless others.
Jiang Yuwei's request was clearly just for adding green bubble, and the price of a cruise ship was obviously high, but it was indeed only something a 'big brother' might spend.
After saying that, she didn't take the words of this small account to heart.
Jiang Yuwei encountered such people almost daily. When she first started live streaming, she would almost never respond, because such people's intentions were usually very clear.
However, starting this month, she had also learned to slowly begin responding.
Yet, at her level, it was clear that very few had ever bought her a cruise ship.
Small accounts like [Unrestrained Wind] with no level would generally silently disappear upon hearing such conditions.
So Jiang Yuwei didn't hold out much hope.
She said to the camera: "It's getting late, Weiwei plans to rest early today, so I'll stop here... Huh?!"
Before she could finish her sentence, special effects floated across the live stream, instantly stunning Jiang Yuwei.
[Unrestrained Wind sent Mouyin (a short video/live-streaming platform) Number One * 1]
Jiang Yuwei hadn't even reacted yet when the comments started moving:
"Holy cow, isn't that a level zero small account? He actually spent a Number One, and it's a 'blank' spend (meaning no specific reason or interaction), what a waste."
"Could it be a hidden big shot? Weiwei, you must seize this opportunity."
Jiang Yuwei's eyes lit up, but she quickly reacted, "Thank you, Brother Feng, for the Number One! Thank you! Thank you, Big Brother!"
She hadn't expected this small account to actually spend for her.
And what he spent wasn't a cruise ship, but a Mouyin (a short video/live-streaming platform) Number One, which cost a thousand yuan.
It was a truly pleasant surprise. Since her second month, she hadn't received such a large gift, so she was a little excited.