The seven-day lockdown felt like an eternity.
Looking at the pitiful live-stream earnings on his phone, and then thinking about the astronomical figures reported by Uncle Chen, Zhang Shaozhong was so worried he was practically bald from all the stress.
This amount of money is barely enough to satisfy Ye Meier's basic needs; it's nowhere near the cost of getting the certificate.
"No, we can't just wait around."
Zhang Shaozhong slapped his thigh.
"We need to use these seven days to improve our skills! Next time we do a live stream, we have to make sure those trolls have nowhere to argue!"
"Promotion? How do I get promoted?"
Night Enchantress, with her toes crossed, listlessly played with her hair.
"Isn't my charm enough? Do you really want me to perform a demonic dance for you? I'm afraid this crappy platform can't handle it!"
Zhang Shaozhong shuddered in fright:
"No! Big sister! Let's play it safe! What I mean is, the fairy's 'ice-freezing spell' needs to be sped up, otherwise the audience will get impatient. Big sister, your 'allure'... uh, I mean your charm display needs to be more subtle and sophisticated. We need to go for the high-end route!"
Ling Qingxue frowned slightly:
"The spiritual energy is scarce; haste makes waste."
Ye Meier rolled her eyes: "Reserved? Sophisticated? I was born this charming, I can't change it!"
Zhang Shaozhong: "..." Talking to a brick wall!
But he didn't give up, racking his brains for ideas:
"Then... shall we add something? Just sitting here is too monotonous. For example... could you, Fairy, talk about the ways of health and wellness while you're condensing ice? Something that sounds very profound and mysterious?"
Ling Qingxue glanced at him: "Mortal health practices go against the great principles, what's the point of discussing them?"
Zhang Shaozhong: "...Then just make something up! Something like 'Sleeping at Hai hour (9-11 PM) helps with detoxification' or 'Drinking hot water regularly prolongs life'! Make it sound plausible!"
He then looked at Ye Meier: "Big sister, could you... could you talk about... how to maintain your figure? How... um, how to maintain a good mood?"
He couldn't think of any health-related topics that Ye Meier could talk about.
Ye Meier's eyes lit up: "Maintaining a good figure? I'm an expert at that! Eat more meat! Fight more! Your mood will naturally be good!"
Zhang Shaozhong put his hand to his forehead: "...Never mind, you should just focus on enjoying your food."
The training program was a complete failure.
These two big shots have such strong personal styles that he simply can't change them.
Left with no other option, Zhang Shaozhong had to settle for second best and focus on the "technical details".
He brought a thermometer and placed it beside Ling Qingxue: "Fairy, next time you exert your power, try to make the thermometer read a little lower! That will be more convincing!"
As a result, when Ling Qingxue exerted her strength, the thermometer barely moved, but her face turned pale, which startled Zhang Shaozhong so much that he quickly told her to stop.
He then designed an action for Ye Meier: "Big sister, next time you eat grapes! Eat them one by one, slowly, with a look in your eyes... um, a feeling of endless aftertaste!"
Ye Meier tried it, but her eyes didn't look like she was savoring grapes; instead, they looked like she was plotting how to devour everyone watching the live stream. This scared Zhang Shaozhong so much that he quickly switched back to chicken cutlet—at least the chicken cutlet could shut her up.
Seven days passed in this chaotic and hilarious "rehearsal".
On the day his account was unblocked, Zhang Shaozhong took a deep breath and opened the live stream again as if facing a formidable enemy.
This time he switched platforms and used a more cautious title: "Exploring Traditional Methods of Meditation, Experiencing the Beauty of Mind-Body Balance."
As soon as the broadcast started, a lot of people flocked in, including some who were just there to watch the show and others who were waiting to find fault.
"It's here! It's switched platforms?"
"Why is the title so mysterious? Are they abandoning the sisterly duo persona?"
"Where's the anti-counterfeiting king? Get out here and get to work!"
What's the performance today? Is it still about freezing?
Zhang Shaozhong quickly steered the conversation: "Welcome, new and old friends! Let's calm down, chat, and experience the charm of traditional culture today!"
The camera focuses on Ling Qingxue, who still has a glass of water in front of her.
This time she was better prepared and the preparation time was slightly shorter. With a touch of her fingertips, the ice flowers spread slowly. Although it was still slow, it was smoother than last time.
The thermometer next to it... well, stubbornly only dropped by 0.5 degrees.
Comments: "It seems... a little too fast?"
"The thermometer moved! It really moved! Although only slightly!"
Is the air conditioner broken?
"The item has been upgraded?"
Following Zhang Shaozhong's instructions, Ling Qingxue began to fabricate a story with a blank expression: "Concentrate your mind and focus on your dantian, and you can feel the flow of qi throughout your body, regulating yin and yang... This is the original intention of health preservation."
The cold, clear voice, combined with the visuals, actually intimidated some people.
Next up was Ye Meier, who ate her strawberries with restraint, taking small bites and trying to project a "delighted" expression. Occasionally, she smiled slightly at the camera, her voice softening: "Life is all about being happy~ Be good to yourself~"
The effect was surprisingly good! Comments: "Ahhh, she's so gentle!"
"This voice is mesmerizing!"
"The strawberries look so sweet!"
"A different style today? But I still love it!"
Zhang Shaozhong breathed a slight sigh of relief as he looked at the peaceful barrage of comments and the increasing number of gifts.
However, what's meant to happen will happen.
That persistent "professional counterfeit hunter" has indeed come back again, this time with a new account, and started spamming: "Same old tricks, same old scheme!"
"You dare to blow on the thermometer if it only moved by 0.5 degrees? I could blow on it and it would go down too!"
"Hey you on the right, stop pretending, aren't you tired?"
How much did the livestreaming team spend hiring online trolls?
Zhang Shaozhong cursed inwardly, quickly muting the two women while mouthing "ignore" to them off-camera.
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