Shui Yiyao put down the phone, picked up the jade beads on the workbench and started carving again. Agent Zhang said he would be there at 3 o'clock, which was at least an hour early. After all, who would start dinner at 3 o'clock?
This social event was for Yue Xi, so Yue Xi could just go there in advance. It had nothing to do with her, so there was no need for her to go so early and waste her time.
Shui Yiyao was carving on a jade bead, thought for a moment, and then started the live broadcast again.
She looked at the computer screen. The live broadcast room was still very popular. She had just gone offline when she answered the phone, but netizens were still there.
"My friends, I'm back."
["Lu Zhinan" sends you a "520 Romantic Rose Nebula"! ]
["Lu Zhinan" sends you a "520 Romantic Rose Nebula"! ]
["Lu Zhinan" sends you a "520 Romantic Rose Nebula"! ]
…
The screen was instantly filled with gift information.
The "520 Romantic Rose Nebula" is the most expensive gift on the Tianzhou Live platform, worth 5,200 yuan. If you get nine sets, you'll get a server-wide broadcast and special effects.
She had seen an ad in her livestream before: [XX said to "Qi Shen": "I love you, the Rose Nebula is for you! I'll give you the most beautiful romance in the universe!" Go watch! There's a meteor shower happening.] Shui Yiyao looked up and saw that the system's top ad had been updated.
"Lu Zhinan" said to "Chengdao Jade Carving": "I love you, the Rose Nebula is for you! I'll give you the most beautiful romance in the universe!" Go watch! There will be a meteor shower. Viewers can enter her livestream to watch and receive a meteor shower.
This is the face that the live broadcast platform gives to the sponsor.
The next moment, the popularity of her live broadcast room soared, from the original 40,000 to 100,000, 200,000, 300,000, and then to 1 million, before slowly stabilizing.
The number of barrages also began to increase.
-Watch the rich people giving gifts.
-Draw a meteor shower!
-smoke.
-I wish you a happy marriage.
-There are so many rich people in the world, why can't there be one more of me?
"Lu Zhinan?" Shui Yiyao paused with the carving knife in her hand, then lowered her head to continue carving on the jade bead. She asked, "Did you steal your parents' phone?"
"These days, if a primary school student steals a parent's phone to give as a gift, they'll be on the news."
[You are an elementary school student! I am a freshman!]
Shui Yiyao glanced at the barrage: "...Really?"
【……】
[Sister, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have bothered you.]
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
"Your brother asked you to come?"
【Not my brother.】
【It’s my mother.】
Shui Yiyao: “…”
["Lu Jiayu" sends you a "520 Romantic Rose Nebula"! ]
Suddenly the gift information was refreshed again, and there were nine groups of romantic nebulae again.
Lu Jiayu? Who is that?
Before Shui Yiyao had time to thank him, she saw another rich gold barrage on the barrage. The gold color was different from Lu Zhinan's, it was not sparkling, and it must have been upgraded just now.
[Yuyu, no need to thank me, I am your fan! ]
[Little Lulu is unruly, I've already scolded him!]
Her ID is Lu Jiayu.
Shui Yiyao: "...Mrs. Lu?"
Lu Zhinan's mother?
[It's me. I just registered an account.]
[This is the first time I have seen such a perfect imitation of antique techniques.]
[Yuyu, come to the Lu family when you have time, let's talk.]
[Yuyu, are you studying needle carving? ]
I've also shared your work with my old man, and he's in the process of registering an account. He's always been interested in antique imitation techniques and has been researching them, but unfortunately, he doesn't have anyone who shares the same interests. Before Shui Yiyao could even speak, she saw a large barrage of comments from Madam Lu flash across the screen.
Shui Yiyao: "...Thank you for your love, Madam Lu. Please don't give me any gifts. I..."
Before Shui Yiyao could finish her words, another pile of gifts hit her in the face.
["Lu Guoliang" sends you a "520 Romantic Rose Nebula"! ]
…
There are several more groups.
The popularity of the live broadcast room directly reached five million, and the barrage of comments was no longer just a meteor shower.
-Let me see if the Rose Nebula family is having a meeting here at the anchor.
-Is this what a rich person is? I’m so jealous.
-So I’ve farmed so many Rose Nebulas, but I still can’t draw Meteor Shower.
-The three bosses who farm the Rose Nebula are all named Lu???
-Are you really a family having a meeting here?
Shui Yiyao: "Thank you Mr. Lu for your appreciation. Please don't send me any gifts. They're very expensive. I...my friends, does anyone know how to turn off the gift-receiving function?"
-This is the first time I've heard of such a request.
-What are you thinking about, host? How could the platform develop such a function?
-There is no such function.
-Hahahaha, is the anchor feeling nervous after receiving the gifts?
Shui Yiyao: "Mr. Lu, are you studying needle engraving?"
She waited for a long time before seeing Lu Guoliang's barrage of comments, which only sent a single word: "Yes." "This is my dad's first time doing this, so he's not very experienced. Please forgive me." Mrs. Lu explained and casually threw in another Rose Nebula.
Shui Yiyao: "Madam Lu, please don't see me off."
"How about this, I'll show you what I know about needlework, but don't give me any gifts."
Afraid they might give it away again, she added, "The platform takes half of the revenue, which is too uneconomical. Don't give it away."
-Hahahaha. This is the first time I've seen such an anchor.
-Other anchors: If you like it, send a gift. Chengyu: Where is the function to turn off the gift function?
-After I entered this live broadcast room, I heard the host say "don't send it" 6 times.
Shui Yiyao picked up another pearl pendant, which could be carved with a needle.
Needle engraving is used to make hollow designs. In this picture of an old man in a straw raincoat fishing, the old man's fish basket can be engraved with needle. She has already made the previous bead, but this one has not yet been made.
The knife used for needle carving is also a special knife, and the angle and strength must be taken into consideration when cutting.
【Stable.】
Just a few minutes into the conversation, Mr. Lu started praising her.
Shui Yiyao didn't hesitate at all: "Not bad."
As she was carving, she suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "When inserting the needle, you need to lift it up. After inserting the needle, lift it outwards, inserting it shallowly and then going back to the deepest point."
“This technique may be a little awkward at first, but practice makes perfect.”
Needle carving is a technique developed by the early Northern School to imitate finger carving in order to create some three-dimensional landscapes. It has been hundreds of years now. In the Northern School techniques known for their "rough and majestic" style, this technique is not commonly used.
To the extent that even today, seniors like Mr. Lu are still somewhat unclear about its techniques.
【Thanks. 】
Mr. Lu sent two more words.
Shui Yiyao's attack lasted another two hours.
It's already 3 o'clock.
The phone rang. Shui Yiyao took a look and saw it was Agent Zhang, who must be urging her to go quickly.
She reached out and hung up the phone.
Agent Zhang called again soon and Shui Yiyao pressed the mute button.
After working for another fifteen minutes, seeing that the time was almost up, Shui Yiyao looked at the computer screen and said, "I'm so sorry, my friends, my part-time job has come up again. I have to go to work now. See you tonight."
-Yuyu, see you tonight!
-Go and get busy, but also take care of your health.
Shui Yiyao: "Thank you for your concern, my friends."
"Mr. Lu, I have to go out for something and may not be back until the evening."
【What time is it? 】
"I don't know the exact time. Don't wait, I will definitely be on air tomorrow. Come by then, and I will continue to show you the needlework."
She finished speaking and waited patiently for the old man's reply.
After waiting for a few minutes——【Okay, I’ll come see you tomorrow.】
Mrs. Lu also sent a message: [Come on, Yuyu, work hard. If you're too tired, come to our Lu family. We'll support you.] Shui Yiyao smiled softly and said, "Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, see you tomorrow."
She said hello and logged off.
She turned her head and saw that her phone was still ringing. It was still Agent Zhang.
"Hello." She stood up, took her bag and prepared to go out.
Agent Zhang asked anxiously, "Why haven't you come yet? What time is it?"
"I'm on my way."
"Where have you been?" The voice on the other end still suppressed anger.
Shui Yiyao said calmly, "I'm going to the shoe closet."
“…”
After saying that, she hung up the phone and put on her shoes.
When she went there, she just sat there to keep company.
As far as Shui Yiyao could recall, she had always accompanied Yue Xi to all of his social events.
Her contract is different from Yue Xi's. The company's contracts are divided into four categories: ABCD. Yue Xi's is the best Class A contract, and hers is a Class D contract.
Category A is promoted by the company, while Category D is signed to make money. The company does not care how the artist develops, as long as there is money.
Agents like Zhang treat Class D artists as stepping stones to Class A artists, making the best use of them.
He always brought Shui Yiyao with him to every social event and would warn her not to talk and to sit quietly.
Because her beauty is outstanding in the circle, she is specially brought to social events and pours wine for the sponsors. The sponsors will feel honored and the cooperation negotiations will go more smoothly.
But Shui Yiyao did not benefit from it at all.
Yue Xi was the only one who reaped the benefits of the social event. Even if she stayed until midnight, she wouldn't even get overtime pay.
I really don't know how Shui Yiyao signed such a contract in the first place.
Shui Yiyao put on her shoes and went out.
When she arrived at the teahouse, it was already 4 o'clock, one hour later than the agreed time.
But she felt it was too early to arrive now.
She entered the teahouse and called agent Zhang to ask about the specific private room.
On the 8th floor.
This teahouse is actually not a teahouse, but a hotel called a teahouse, with a retro and high-end style.
Shui Yiyao went upstairs, found the private room, and pushed the door open.
Sure enough, there were Agent Zhang, Yue Xi, and Yue Xi’s two assistants.
Manager Zhang looked at her with a cold look in his eyes and snorted, "You're here really early."
Shui Yiyao walked over, pulled out a chair and sat down, putting her bag on the table and gently putting her feet up: "That's right, I thought I should play for another half an hour before coming out."
Yue Xi pursed her lips and said, "Yiyao, are you unwilling to come out and play with me?"
Shui Yiyao looked at her, amused, and sized her up: "Sister, could you please not be so naive? Do I have to be willing to be your stepping stone?"
"People say you lose money to gain publicity. I lost money, but you made all the publicity. Of course I don't want that."
Yue Xi frowned and looked at her without saying a word.
Shui Yiyao sneered and looked at Yue Xi: "If you didn't hear clearly, I'll say it again."
"I just don't want to."
Yue Xi frowned and shook her head. Suddenly, her tone became soft and her eyes reddened: "My current situation is very difficult..."
"None of my business."
Yue Xi swallowed the rest of her words and her face turned pale.
Shui Yiyao was not like this before.
Every time she cried miserably, she would believe her, sympathize with her, and cooperate with her.
And now she...how did she become so cold-blooded?
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