Chapter 63 Nothing More Than Tools

Any promising streamer has the chance to become a minor actor. Yet she understood that to enter the entertainment industry meant enduring all sorts of unspoken rules. Without selling her dignity or her body, the only way forward was through money. Her predicament was that she needed to make enough to pay off her family’s debts, but before she could even clear them, her boyfriend was already considering having her sell her body for a house and a car.

A classic case of selfishness.

She felt Lin Fan was far superior to her boyfriend. Although she suspected Lin Fan had motives he dared not reveal, at least he followed through on his words, never wavering. When he said he would tip ten million, he did just that, rather than making empty promises.

After another ten minutes, Lin Fan really sent ten thousand rockets, completely igniting the Starlight streaming platform.

[The Wealthiest Mortal has sent ten thousand rockets to Sweet Miao!]

All the streamers and viewers across the platform went wild when they saw this message.

[ACE King: Damn! This boss is incredible! Ten million! He said he’d send it, and he did. The world of the rich is truly unimaginable!]

[Hip-Hop Quintet: Boohoo, if only the boss could visit my stream. I’d call him Daddy—no, Grandpa!]

[Stubborn Pig: Truly a world that values looks. If you’re attractive, the big boss will notice you! If I had ten million, I’d never have to work again...]

Seeing that Lin Fan really gifted ten million, Sweet Miao was deeply moved. If this counted as an interview, then in Lin Fan’s eyes, she must have passed. The only regret was that she could only keep half of the ten million.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan was busy as ever. Because The Wealthiest Mortal had tipped ten million, his account reached maximum level, and the manager of Starlight platform called him directly to ask if he was interested in investing.

Lin Fan agreed without hesitation, though the details would be discussed tomorrow.

Aside from that, streamers big and small flooded him with private messages. Especially Morning Baby Zhang Yichen, who immediately confronted him: Had he lost interest in her? Why had he turned around and given Sweet Miao ten million?

“Baby, to be honest, I met Sweet Miao offline. I’ve wanted to recruit her as a top streamer for my company, and today I tipped her to show my sincerity...” Lin Fan explained concisely.

Soon, Zhang Yichen began to act coy, asking him to tip her a million as well.

“If you want to recruit me too, then gift me a thousand rockets... I’ll do whatever you want!” Upon seeing this message, Lin Fan was speechless. This girl was so pragmatic—she hadn’t even signed yet, and already wanted him to spend money? Did she take him for a fool?

To tease her, Lin Fan asked, “Anything at all? Aren’t you afraid I’ll devour you?”

“You want to keep me? Sure, sure! I dream of becoming rich and beautiful!” Lin Fan was both amused and exasperated by her reply.

He thought Zhang Yichen was just pretending, but her words and expressions seemed genuinely naïve, perhaps even a bit of a gold-digger who loves to fantasize.

But he was used to it. In this day and age, what woman isn’t materialistic?

“I’ll come to Magic City the day after tomorrow to see you, bring my company’s finance team, and discuss your contract. How does that sound?” Lin Fan didn’t tease her further, getting straight to the point.

Zhang Yichen agreed immediately.

After ending their conversation, Lin Fan returned to Sweet Miao’s streaming room. She was still interacting with viewers, occasionally dancing or singing when someone sent a rocket.

He checked her profile again.

[Name: Sweet Miao]
[Looks: 9.2]
[Purity: 97]
[Affection: 30]

“So quickly, her affection reached 30? Recruiting her into my company seems inevitable. I’ll meet her tomorrow and see...” Lin Fan murmured to himself.

Meanwhile, he received a system notification. Tonight, he’d tipped both young beauties a total of ten million five hundred thousand, both rated as 9-point goddesses, earning a rebate of one million fifty thousand.

He then messaged Sweet Miao, inviting her to visit his company tomorrow and see if she’d like to change jobs.

But Sweet Miao didn’t check her phone—it was clearly switched off.

So Lin Fan sent a public message:

[I sent you a message; check your phone!]

As soon as this appeared, the viewers in the streaming room erupted again.

[ACE King: Wow! The boss has already made an appointment with the streamer? Is there an event tonight?]

[Shooting Star Chases the Moon: Has the boss really poached her? Has the streamer broken up with her boyfriend?]

[Anonymous ID: I’ve been watching her for ages. From her expression, it’s clear—this is definitely a sign she’s about to break up!]

Sweet Miao ignored the gossip and opened her phone in front of everyone. As soon as she powered it on, her boyfriend Bai Jiahao called.

Sweet Miao left the camera and went to the bathroom to take the call.

Once connected, Bai Jiahao shouted angrily, full of blame and questioning, “Are you really breaking up with me?”

“Yes! I’m not joking. I’ve seen through you. To you, I’m just a tool...” Sweet Miao had made up her mind, her tone resolute.

“Just because The Wealthiest Mortal tipped you ten million? You’re breaking up with me? Sweet Miao, you’re too pragmatic! Haven’t I been good to you? I’m not short of money! How much have I given you—have you forgotten?”

Bai Jiahao grew more agitated, his voice tinged with anger.

“Yes, I am pragmatic! People strive upward, water flows downward. I can’t spend my whole life streaming. I have dreams, but you don’t respect them! That’s it. I’ll pay back the money I borrowed from you. I’m hanging up.”

“Sweet Miao! I don’t agree! No matter what you say, I won’t agree to break up! Did you know The Wealthiest Mortal before? Did you meet him offline?” Bai Jiahao roared in fury.

“What nonsense are you talking about? He’s just a friend—nothing happened...” She hadn’t finished before Bai Jiahao shouted angrily, “Nothing happened? Then why did he tip you ten million? Why tell you to break up with me? Hmph! Does The Wealthiest Mortal want to keep you? If you’re breaking up, pay back the over two million you borrowed, or I’ll expose all your videos and photos from bed!”

Sweet Miao turned pale with fright at his words.

After a few seconds of silence, she suppressed her anger and demanded, “Bai Jiahao, you’re shameless! How could you treat me like this?”

“Heh, I knew it—you’d change your heart sooner or later. Luckily I secretly recorded some videos! Think about it. If you don’t agree, get ready for them to go viral!”