The Streamer's Allure: Top Fans Vying for Her Affection - Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Jiang Zhouzhou continued her stream for a while longer before suddenly remembering her class reunion this weekend.
“Oh, by the way, I’m taking two days off this weekend. I have to attend a class reunion.”
[What kind of reunion lasts two days?]
[Two days? You’re actually taking two days off? Have you thought about what I’m supposed to do during those two days? Do you have the heart to abandon me, you cold-blooded, heartless woman?]
[A class reunion! Those always feel so pointless.]
[Yeah, once everyone goes their separate ways and then gets back together, it’s just a bunch of people comparing themselves and bragging. The friendship soured a long time ago.]
Jiang Zhouzhou didn’t really want to go, but she couldn’t bring herself to turn down her roommate.
“The reunion is only one day, but… as you all know, I’m treating streaming as my full-time job now. So, since it’s a job, then of course… I get the weekends off!”
Her voice was sweet and soft, yet she spoke with such conviction that it was impossible to argue back.
[Host, you… if a boss actually hired an employee like you, they’d really cry.]
[For real. I’ve never seen such a chill employee. The food is practically being shoved into her mouth every day, and she doesn’t even know to eat more.]
[What do the Big Brothers think?]
[Nanfeng: Stay safe. Don’t drink, and don’t stay out too late.]
[Dian: Pfft, we asked for a Big Brother’s opinion, not a dad’s.]
Seeing Nanfeng get teased, Jiang Zhouzhou couldn’t help but laugh.
She put her hands on her hips and said, “Brother Dian, I advise you to show some respect to the Big Brother of my stream.”
[Dian: So fierce. I’m actually afraid the host is going to jump out of the screen and beat me up.]
[Dian gifted the host: Pinch Little Face * 1] (19 Fish Balls)
A pair of special-effect hands appeared and pinched Jiang Zhouzhou’s cheeks.
[Xiaomi Congee: Don’t sit next to any male classmates.]
[Yeah, exactly. We might not know much, but as men, don’t we understand how men think? Zhouzhou, stay far away from those stinky guys.]
[Ye Zi: Do you need me to help you save face? I can buy a plane ticket and head over right now.]
“No, it’s just a normal class reunion! Thank you all for the concern, I’ll keep it all in mind! If it’s not too late when I get back, I’ll check in with you guys. So… for those who haven’t joined the fan group yet, remember to grab a badge and join.”
After finishing her sentence, Jiang Zhouzhou said goodbye to her fans, thanked each of the top contributors on the leaderboard, and ended the stream early.
On WeChat, Xu Yiyi added Jiang Zhouzhou to a newly created group. There weren’t many people in it, only seventeen.
Zhang Tao: [A newcomer joined?]
Xu Yiyi: [Yeah, do you guys want to guess who it is?]
Liu Leixin: [Welcome, welcome. You can tell from the new avatar that it’s a girl.]
Xu Yiyi: [Heehee.]
Li Mu: [It’s Zhouzhou, right! She’s in my contacts.]
Zhang Tao: [Impressive, Xu Yiyi. You actually got Jiang the Campus Belle to join.]
Watching the class group chat become lively, Jiang Zhouzhou didn’t know what to send for a moment.
She hadn’t had much interaction with these people back in school, and they hadn’t been in touch at all since graduation.
Li Mu: [@Zhouzhou, why aren’t you saying anything?]
Xu Yiyi: [She’s always been introverted, you guys know that. She didn’t like to talk much back in school, so give her a break.]
Not wanting to make things awkward for Xu Yiyi, Jiang Zhouzhou sent a message to the group.
Jiang Zhouzhou: [Hello, everyone.]
As soon as Jiang Zhouzhou appeared, the group became even more boisterous.
Liu Leixin: [Oh, the Campus Belle finally showed up.]
Xu Yiyi: [By the way, how are we splitting the bill? Should I send my share to Brother Mu first?]
Li Mu: [No need to split it. It wasn’t easy for everyone to get together, so it’s my treat.]
Zhang Tao: [Brother Mu is so generous! I heard the average spending at Yuyan is 8,888 per person!]
Li Mu: [It’s fine, just a bit of pocket change.]
Xu Yiyi: [Brother Mu’s ‘pocket change’ is several months of my salary. You damn rich people!]
Ji Xiaoyu: [Zhouzhou is also staying in Haishi. What kind of work are you doing now?]
Liang Shuaibin: [She’s the Campus Belle, after all. With looks like hers, big companies must be fighting over her.]
Ji Xiaoyu: [True. She was always busy working part-time jobs back in school. I have no idea why she was so strapped for cash.]
Jiang Zhouzhou frowned as she scrolled through the messages in the class group chat.
Jiang Zhouzhou: [Work is fine. I have something to take care of now, so I’ll see you all then.]
Not wanting to continue the conversation in such an awkward atmosphere, Jiang Zhouzhou quickly exited the chat.
Xu Yiyi seemed to have sensed something and sent Jiang Zhouzhou a private message to complain.
Xu Yiyi: [Sigh, ever since Ji Xiaoyu started working at that big tech firm after graduation, she’s been acting like her nose is stuck in the clouds.]
Jiang Zhouzhou: [That’s good for her. It means she’s capable.]
Xu Yiyi: [Hah, her…]
Even through the screen, the thick disdain in those two words was palpable.
Xu Yiyi: [Forget it, let’s not talk about her. Anyway, make sure you dress up and look stunning for the party. Let everyone see that my Zhouzhou is the best of the best.]
Jiang Zhouzhou sighed softly as she read Xu Yiyi’s message.
Just the atmosphere in the group chat was enough to make her feel uncomfortable; she could only imagine how much more awkward the actual reunion would be.
Compared to the class group, Jiang Zhouzhou preferred the vibe of her livestream room.
The day of the class reunion arrived quickly.
Jiang Zhouzhou dressed in simple, comfortable clothes and headed to the venue with a bare face.
Having lived in Haishi for several years, she had naturally heard of the high-end restaurant called Yuyan.
However, the staggering average cost per person was enough to make anyone hesitate.
“Zhouzhou, you…”
Jiang Zhouzhou had just stepped out of her Didi ride when Xu Yiyi, who was standing at the restaurant entrance, walked over. She looked at Jiang Zhouzhou’s outfit with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Jiang Zhouzhou gave a nonchalant smile. “It’s just a class reunion. We’ve all seen each other at our worst back in school. There’s no need to be so formal!”
Xu Yiyi said helplessly, “Oh, you. Even though it’s only been two months since graduation, everyone’s mindset has already changed.”
Judging a person by their cover was the norm among adults.
If you wore glamorous clothes, people would look up to you. If your clothes were plain and cheap, you were worthless in their eyes.
While Xu Yiyi wasn’t wearing designer brands today, she was carrying a newly released Chanel bag, and her makeup was meticulously applied down to every single eyelash.
“By the way, Zhouzhou, you remember Li Mu, right? He’s treating everyone today. He was always high-profile back in school, and everyone said he was from a wealthy family. It turns out the job I found… is actually at a company under his family’s group. I had no idea his family was this rich!”
Xu Yiyi’s tone was full of emotion when she mentioned Li Mu.
Jiang Zhouzhou had some memory of him. He was a famous playboy at school who changed girlfriends frequently.
He had confessed to her once, but it was obvious he was just looking for a fling. Jiang Zhouzhou had rejected him outright, and Li Mu hadn’t persisted, moving on to a new girlfriend instead.
As Jiang Zhouzhou and Xu Yiyi chatted, a waiter led them to their pre-booked private room.
The door opened to reveal a room full of people-faces that were both familiar and yet felt like strangers.
In just a few short months, many of them had undergone a complete transformation.
Li Mu sat in the guest of honor’s seat. His former playboy persona had faded, replaced by a touch of adult composure.
Seeing Jiang Zhouzhou arrive, he stood up and said, “The two great beauties, Zhouzhou and Yiyi, have finally arrived!”
Before Jiang Zhouzhou could even say hello, Xu Yiyi pressed her down by the shoulders into the seat next to Li Mu.
“Zhouzhou, you sit here.”
She used quite a bit of force, her tone leaving no room for refusal.
In that moment, Jiang Zhouzhou suddenly realized that Xu Yiyi had changed, too.
