Chapter 5
Yu Qian is indeed an excellent businessman, ruthless and to the point.
Even Shen Fengni, who had long been numb to his various bad behaviors, felt his heartbeat skip a beat when he heard such an answer.
Many people envy her life, thinking that she is loved by her wife, lives in a mansion and drives a luxury car, and can earn a lot of money just by sitting in the live broadcast room and singing every day.
But that’s not the case.
The house that Shen Fengni currently lives in and the car she drives are all assets under Yu Qian's name and are considered pre-marital property. To put it bluntly, they have nothing to do with her.
As for the income, it is so outrageous that no one would believe it if you told them.
Back then, Chen Fengni was young and naive, and was tricked by Yu Qian. By the time she came to her senses, it was too late.
Currently, Shen Fengni's account on the "Moment" app belongs to Yu Qian's company. After a complex formula is used to convert her monthly income, Shen Fengni only receives a small amount, usually ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 yuan. If the performance is poor in a certain month, it may even fall below 5,000 yuan.
Although Yu Qian is responsible for all the miscellaneous expenses such as the property management, water and electricity, and car maintenance, living in a first-tier city with high consumption, this little money still makes Chen Fengni often feel stretched.
After deducting daily expenses, there is almost no money left.
She signed a 20-year contract with the company. If she resigns during this period or fails to comply with the company's requirements for live broadcasts, it will be considered a breach of contract.
The penalty for breach of contract is an astronomical figure and she cannot afford it.
When standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Shen Fengni often has hallucinations.
She felt like she was trapped in a giant incubator filled with nutrient solution, unable to move or break free. Countless invisible tubes connected to her body constantly absorbed her flesh and blood.
I don’t know when it will become a complete empty shell.
Chen Fengni is self-aware.
She lives under someone else's roof and has nothing.
Yu Qian's words hit Chen Fengni's sore spot.
This is Yu Qian's house. She can come and go as she pleases without notifying anyone.
Shen Fengni didn't want to dwell on this topic any further. She turned around and continued to put on makeup. Her expressionless face was reflected in the mirror. "You need me for something?"
There were footsteps behind her. It was Yu Qian who came over and stood behind her with her arms folded.
Their eyes met in the mirror.
"There's a very important meeting next Monday night. You come with me."
Yu Qian curled her lips and stared into her eyes. "I'll have someone deliver the clothes and jewelry. Please pack them well."
The dim light blurred the playful smile on her lips, as if he was determined to win her over and was sure that she would not refuse.
Yu Qian is also a well-known figure in the local business circle, and there are formal occasions where she needs to bring her partner with her.
After all, they were just boring social events, and Shen Fengni had no interest in them, but she had to go.
The interests between the Yu family and the Shen family are intricately linked. If she stubbornly refuses, her family will inevitably give her a lecture, and Yu Qian will also cause trouble for her, which will bring about a series of consequences far more than dealing with a business dinner.
What's more, she is now completely controlled by Yu Qian, and it is not a wise choice to rashly go against the other party's will.
It's still too late.
If she had the courage to give up everything...
Chen Fengni lowered her eyes, slightly lost in thought.
"say."
It seems that this social event is quite important, worth Yu Qian’s personal trip, and he is anxious to urge her to express her opinion.
Shen Fengni replied calmly, "I understand."
Seeing that she agreed, Yu Qian had no intention of staying, "Then I'll leave first."
"Wait a moment."
Shen Fengni called her.
Yu Qian was obviously a little surprised and raised her eyebrows, "Anything else?"
"What you do outside is none of my business." Shen Fengni was too lazy to beat around the bush and went straight to the point, "Take care of your little lover and don't let her bother me again."
"I'm sorry." Yu Qian smiled and shrugged nonchalantly, "But I don't know which one you're talking about."
***
The lighting fixtures were turned on one by one, and the equipment in the room became blurred in the bright light.
Chen Fengni squinted her eyes, and after adjusting to the dazzling light, she sat down in her familiar seat.
The advantage of the top floor duplex was reflected at this time. Her live broadcast location was on the second floor of the duplex apartment. There was no one upstairs, and the downstairs was her own home. In addition, the sound insulation was very good, so she would not disturb anyone.
Chen Fengni is very professional. She starts broadcasting on time every day, rain or shine, and is almost never late.
So her fans have developed the habit of waiting for her live broadcasts and coming at the right time. Every time the live broadcast starts, the number of people online will increase rapidly.
Chen Fengni has always had a special liking for content related to ancient style. Whether it is the decoration of the live broadcast room or the choice of clothing and songs, they tend to have ancient style elements.
It was originally a personal preference, but it accidentally catered to the hot spot of the platform. Not long after Chen Fengni started broadcasting, she became famous in the ancient style circle and gained a lot of fans.
"Good afternoon everyone, welcome to the live broadcast room."
Shen Fengni spoke the opening remarks skillfully. It was the same process every day. She said that she didn't even need to use her brain and could do it just by muscle memory.
Her eyes fell on the public screen, and barrages of comments flashed by. Most of them were greeting her, and some were praising her makeup today. Some people couldn't wait to ask what the first song would be.
Several managers maintain the order of the barrage, send out red envelopes in an orderly manner, and direct fans to like and collect data, all in one go.
Originally, these things should have been organized by Song Manman, but before the show started, Shen Fengni received a text message from Song Manman saying that she was not feeling well and wanted to rest for two days.
Song Manman's family conditions were not good, and she had to suffer a lot since childhood. After she got a job, she worked diligently and rarely took leave.
If Song Manman said she wasn't feeling well, then her condition must have been quite serious. So Shen Fengni immediately agreed to her request, telling her to take good care of herself while the livestream room was temporarily managed by a few of her veteran fans.
When Shen Fengni sang the first song, a dazzling special effect came into view.
Then the system prompted to refresh: Annual member [Zhezhi] entered the live broadcast room.
Zhezhi is not only an annual member, but also has purchased expensive skins, so every time he enters the live broadcast room, it is very obvious, and there is no need to worry about not seeing the other party and neglecting the sponsor.
Fans were already very familiar with Zhezhi and were quite discerning. So even though Chen Fengni was still singing and couldn't greet him, comments welcoming Zhezhi were already flooding the screen.
After all, most people are fans of Chen Fengni. With Zhezhi's strong support, Chen Fengni can concentrate on singing and benefit the audience.
Zhezhi has always been a man of few words, so he gave a gift in response.
As the beautiful gift special effects bloomed on the screen, Zhezhi's name also floated up from the list and directly took the first place.
Zhezhi's profile picture shows the back of her character in Jianghu Nuo, a woman in white, holding a guqin, standing on the edge of a cliff. The setting sun in the distance is blood-red, and the evening breeze makes her clothes rustle.
Shen Fengni's eyes softened.
There are more than seven-digit anchors on the "Moments" app platform. People have too many options to choose from, and there are very few fans who stay with the anchor for more than three months.
Zhezhi appeared shortly after her show started and has been with her ever since, witnessing her joys and sorrows, lows and highs.
After so long, Zhezhi's meaning to her had long surpassed the value of those gifts. She felt reassured whenever she saw Zhezhi's name on the list, and the subsequent spending figures were not that important.
However, these words sounded too much like the usual routine of some anchors, and it seemed fake when they were said out loud, so Chen Fengni never mentioned it to Zhezhi.
After Chen Fengni finished singing the song, she sincerely thanked Zhezhi for the gift.
The other party quickly replied on the public screen.
[Branch]: It sounds very nice.
[Zhezhi]: I still have work to do, so I’ll hang up.
After Shen Fengni finished reading, a smile appeared on her lips, "Okay, you go ahead and get busy."
Zhezhi gave two more gifts, then stayed at the top of the list without saying anything else.
Chen Fengni continued the live broadcast at her usual pace, choosing songs to sing from the most popular ones, and interacting and chatting with fans in between.
Her livestreaming revenue has stabilized, with daily figures remaining relatively consistent unless there are special holidays or events. Even if business is slow on a particular day, Zhezhi will give her a few extra gifts to help her get back to the average level, so she doesn't fall short of the company's KPIs.
More than an hour later, a connection invitation popped up.
Shen Fengni paused for a moment, and after seeing the other person's name clearly, she clicked the "Accept" button.
Most singing anchors spend the first half of their live broadcasts showcasing their talents, but if they spend the entire broadcast singing, their voices would be strained and unable to sustain the performance. Therefore, in the second half of the live broadcast, the anchors will engage in online competitions with each other, both as a way to relax and as a way to increase revenue.
"Hello, Feng Ni, good afternoon!"
The screen flickered slightly, then split in two, revealing a bright and beautiful face on the other side.
The woman on the other end of the line was Sheng Xinyan, a talented livestreamer who played the piano. Her follower count and livestreaming room were similar to Shen Fengni's. After they met, they'd frequently interact and connect online, sometimes chatting privately and sharing their daily lives.
If Chen Fengni's beauty is the elegant gardenia, then Sheng Xinyan is the bold and unrestrained rose, always dazzling and shimmering. Even on the "Moments" app, where there are so many beautiful women, she can instantly catch the viewer's attention.
"Good afternoon." Shen Fengni pretended to be surprised and teased her friend, "Why is a big star looking for me?"
"You're being rude." Sheng Xinyan opened his eyes wide and pretended to be angry. "I miss you, don't I? My wives also said they miss you."
Sheng Xinyan has a forthright, somewhat uninspired personality, and her moments of confusion often create amusing moments on screen. Over half of her fans are female, and she's often stalked by people calling her "wife" on social media, a fact she happily embraces, even including them in her harem.
Shen Fengni smiled, "Okay, okay, what do you want to play today?"
There are many ways to play PK connection, with different rules and penalties, which can enhance the show effect and give the audience a sense of freshness. For talent anchors like Chen Fengni and Sheng Xinyan, collaborating on a song is also a very good way to interact.
"We'll talk about what to play later." Sheng Xinyan blinked and lowered his voice in a mysterious manner. "Take a look first. Is there anything different here today compared to usual?"
Shen Fengni was startled, then she moved closer to the screen and looked at the other person carefully, "Let me take a look."
It was still the familiar face, the usual exquisite makeup, the beautiful and bold dress, and the background of the live broadcast room had not changed...
If anything, Shen Fengni's gaze fell on Sheng Xinyan's eyes. She had dark circles under her eyes, so heavy that even foundation couldn't hide them. While it didn't affect her overall appearance, a closer look revealed her to be a bit more haggard than usual.
"Come on, isn't this obvious?"
Sheng Xinyan was impatient and couldn't help but urge her after just a few seconds.
But this is definitely not the correct answer.
"I didn't see that." Shen Fengni blinked and admitted defeat. "Give me a hint?"
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