MM Racing Chapter 40: Why the sudden shift to shipping?
Chapter 40: Why the sudden shift to shipping?
Shu Hua was still enjoying Huo Linzhou's praise when she felt embarrassed by the nickname "Baby" that she still wasn't used to hearing.
Suddenly, I heard him mention five times the royalties.
A sudden tightness gripped my heart. Daddy certainly didn't care about this little bit of money; was he about to bring up old grievances?
I waited anxiously for two minutes, and only breathed a sigh of relief when there was no further news.
Huo Linzhou saw Shu Hua's reaction and a smile appeared in his eyes. "Did you understand? Did you think I really didn't see it?"
I explained things to you in such detail back then just to gain your trust.
No need to look like you're waiting for the teacher to ask a question. Okay, let's eat.
"Oh, I see." Shu Hua breathed a sigh of relief.
Even if Huo Linzhou didn't mention those plans, his very identity alone would inspire trust.
After all, lying to her would be of no benefit to Huo Linzhou and would only be a waste of his time and energy.
But perhaps Huo Linzhou is used to his business tactics, which is why he acted this way.
No longer having to face exams, Shu Hua was visibly happier.
When I was in a good mood, I actually felt hungry, and just then, the food was served.
Halfway through the meal, when Shu Hua took a break, she suddenly thought of the fleeting nature of life.
"Daddy, who is that 'Floating Life Like a Dream,' also known as Duan Jiyu?"
"The child from a family with whom we have a long-standing friendship is about your age."
Although he can be a bit eccentric at times, he has already taken over part of the family business and is quite capable.
If we get along well, we can be friends.
If he crosses the line, just delete it; he doesn't need to consider my feelings.
"Okay~"
When Shu Hua got home, there were still 10 minutes before the broadcast started. She quickly washed up and even started the broadcast two minutes early.
[The Dream Walker's Livestream: Journey Through a Painted Landscape]
Although the live stream was still black, many fans who had been waiting in advance were chatting happily even with the screen black.
Many people have even started betting on whether Shu Hua will be late today, and if so, how late.
Just as many people were about to make their predictions, the live stream suddenly lit up.
The live stream room was lit up, but it looked like the camera wasn't adjusted properly yet, so it was a bit blurry. You could only make out what looked like a pink thing pressed against the camera lens.
But whatever it was, Hua Zai actually started streaming ahead of schedule. After a few seconds of silence, the comment section was immediately flooded with question marks.
【？？？？？？？？？？】
[Holy crap?! Am I seeing things? It's only 6:58?! I can't believe my eyes are lit up in Huazai's live stream.]
[Oh my god! My alarm clock has come to life?! It turned on early?!]
What happened?! Was the live stream hijacked by aliens? Is that pink a porthole of an alien spaceship?
[Account hacked! Absolutely hacked! My biological clock can't possibly be two minutes ahead!]
[Hacker, please have mercy! Don't touch my kid's gift inventory!]
[Accidental touch! It must have been a sleepy paw that accidentally pressed the power button! The evidence is this pixelated shot!]
[Where's the magnifying glass, folks?! Can you analyze what this pink halo is? A close-up of the cat's paw pad?]
[On the devastating impact of streamers starting their broadcasts early on fans' emotional resilience]
【Wait, why did Huazai start his live stream early? Isn't anyone happy???】
They're probably even more shocked!
[It moved! That pink blob moved, though it's still very pixelated.]
Shu Hua figured there were only 2 minutes left, and she didn't want to wait around, so she decided to start the broadcast right away.
I never expected these people to be so surprised, preferring to believe that her account had been hacked.
That's really outrageous.
She held the pink diamond from her bracelet right up to the camera, but it seemed out of focus.
Shu Hua initially thought the lens would autofocus, so she waited a while, only to find that it didn't work.
Only then did it start moving. I also remembered those beauty livestreamers I'd seen demonstrating cosmetics, where they seemed to have a hand behind their backs.
She tried to learn it that way, but the results weren't great.
Shu Hua could only keep holding the bracelet further away from the lens until it finally focused.
She was a little tired; she had originally wanted to have a different kind of opening sequence.
As a result, the camera didn't cooperate, and all that could be seen was a pink mosaic.
However, she still wanted to show off, so Shu Hua carefully displayed the bracelet.
"Look, this is a gift that Daddy brought back for me from abroad when I went out to eat with him just now."
[Daddy enters the live stream]
"Oh, Daddy's here~ I'm showing off the bracelet you gave me."
Shu Hua shook her wrist as she spoke.
[Daddy: You're here so early today?]
Hahahaha, Dad, you... hahahahahaha!
My dad and I had the same reaction: I = Dad, I get it!
【Who taught you to wait like that upstairs?】
When Shu Hua saw that Daddy also said the same thing, she pouted unhappily and said in a naturally coquettish tone, "Daddy, I just wanted to show off the bracelet you gave me."
Why are you as surprised as they are? I'm usually very punctual unless I'm asleep.
Previously, it was just that... well, I always felt sleepy within two hours before going live.
[“Painting Daddy” gave away 10 “Eternal Realm” (199999 Sound Coins) in the live stream “Dream Walker Traveling Through the Painting Realm”]
[Daddy: Sorry, what I just said was just a statement.]
[Daddy: I have no doubt about my baby's punctuality.]
Shu Hua: "Okay, then Daddy, remember to put a period next time."
The question mark is exactly what caused my misunderstanding.
[Daddy: Got it.]
[Aaaaaaah! Ten Eternal Realms!! Dad!! Isn't your apology a bit too sincere?]
[Dad, you're inflating prices!!! This is an apology most people can't afford!!!]
[Warm your hands! Warm your hands!! Let me put my hands in Dad's wallet to warm them up! It's so cold! (Subtle hint)]
Yes, it's only 36 degrees Celsius here, it's so cold! I want to put my hands in Dad's purse to warm them up!
【Life is but a dream: ...My darling? ???】
[Hahaha, so this is what Meng Zong is focusing on? Yes, yes, it's Dad's nickname (nods coolly)]
[Doesn't the dream also want to shout? (winking)]
[Life is but a dream: ...just simple surprise]
Duan Jiyu was truly stunned that someone like Huo Linzhou would actually call someone "baby".
Just reading the text gave him goosebumps, but then he remembered that the little anchor had just been having dinner with Huo Linzhou.
Huo Linzhou probably can't actually shout it out.
The scene was so beautiful that he dared not look at it.
That's it, Huo Linzhou's image as a big shot has suddenly collapsed.
Shu Hua noticed that the comments section was likely going to start discussing the nickname she hadn't gotten used to yet.
I quickly brought my attention back to the bracelet.
Look, this pink diamond is shaped like a cherry blossom.
Daddy specially made it for me because I had mentioned wanting a pink diamond bracelet.
Although I can't quite remember the circumstances under which I said this.
It was just something you said casually, but someone remembered it and even made it come true.
I was incredibly touched.
And isn't this bracelet absolutely gorgeous?
Daddy is the best Daddy in the world.
I understand, I totally understand. It's so touching that someone remembers what you said!
[The best dad in the world, can I borrow him for a day? (crying)]
[This dad has raised the bar for fatherly love! He's really pushed the standards for a "good dad" to the extreme! What are we ordinary dads supposed to do?!]
[Turns out the princesses' gifts in fairy tales are real, except I'm not a princess... Hey, can I borrow your bracelet for a quick photo for my WeChat Moments? Just for a second!]
[Am I the only one who noticed the little smug expression on Huazai's face when he was showing off? His tail was practically wagging in the air! So adorable!]
[Although I don't know much about diamonds, this pink diamond looks incredibly expensive. Are there any knowledgeable people here?]
[The pink diamonds on this bracelet, could they have been ripped directly from one of the mines owned by my dad's company?]
That's practically free, so I can afford it too.
【No way, who taught you all to write equations?!】
Never mind, I've already bought it (in my dream)
[Daddy: The pink diamond on the bracelet was bought at an auction.]
[Daddy: The entire diamond is worth 1 million US dollars; the bracelet part wasn't worth much.]
[Daddy: The exact value is hard to estimate.]
[1 million US dollars!!!]
【Damn it!!! Why did I have to be curious?!】
[Dad, you don't have to be so honest.]
[Dad, you don't really need to answer every question.]
[Dad, actually you... never mind, let me cry for a while! (in anguish)]
"Wow!" Shu Hua was also surprised by the price. Although Daddy said it was the price of a whole diamond, she was still very surprised.
She thought it was just in the millions.
Of course, she was only slightly surprised; she wasn't really flattered.
After all, this amount of money might take her a lifetime to earn, but for Daddy, it was just like casually snapping up a diamond.
She wouldn't care about the money of capitalists and rich people.
Shu Hua clapped her hands together and said, "Alright, today's daily task of showing off Daddy is complete."
Next up is the PvP battle! Let me see who I should challenge.
Shu Hua is already looking for someone to play with. If possible, she still wants to find someone she knows to play with in the first game.
This is also a way to get back into the swing of things.
She scrolled through her not-so-long friend list and noticed that Xiao Lu seemed to be free.
Yes, her tone-deaf partner immediately called and the call connected instantly.
As soon as the connection was established, Xiaolu's energetic face filled a corner of the screen, followed by her signature loud voice filled with undisguised excitement:
"Hahaha, I'm here with my drawing! You two just wait to be punished!"
It seemed as if Shu Hua's arrival had already secured their victory.
Shu Hua's gaze quickly swept over the other two small squares on the screen.
On one side is Tao Tao, with a slightly helpless smile and a gentle demeanor.
On the other side was Xianyin, whose expression was slightly stiff, as if she wanted to say something but held back.
Yes, Shu Hua knows everyone in every picture.
This perfectly aligns with her earlier idea of finding someone she knew to get into a good mood, or rather, this is a bit too familiar?
What? She's connected with the female lead again. What kind of fate is this?
Is she some kind of supporting character in the original book who has to be humiliated by the female lead?
Because they haven't been proven wrong yet, they've been kept having them compete online.
Shu Hua's mind was racing with stories and settings, but she still wore a polite smile on her face. "Hi, Xiao Lu, Tao Tao, Xian Yin."
"Hua Zai, Hua Zai! You've finally arrived!" Little Deer immediately turned to Shu Hua, her voice rising an octave, carrying a hint of complaint and accusation.
"Let me tell you, I had a really terrible day today!"
Not only did I keep running into Xianyin in PvP matches, but I didn't win a single game out of three matches.
Then we decided to play a 2v2 game, and I vowed to turn the tide.
Xianyin is such a cunning person; she actually dragged Tao Tao into it and even said she wanted to compete on the overall rankings.
Their arrogant faces are truly unbearable to look at.
Xianyin, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't help but interject, trying to stop Xiaolu from adding fuel to the fire: "Sister Shuhua, don't listen to her nonsense."
I just happened to see Tao Tao online, so I tried to invite her over.
What to aim for hasn't been decided yet; I just asked as a suggestion how about aiming for the overall rankings.
After all, I'm the one who raised Tao Tao, so naturally I should choose what she's good at.
There was no intention of targeting me intentionally, nor was I being arrogant; I've only been stating facts.
"Tch! Xianyin, don't give me that!" Xiaolu immediately interrupted Xianyin, raising her chin with a smug look that even her teammate Shuhua felt like punching her.
"So what if you got Tao Tao? That's all in the past! Now!"
She pointed sharply at Shu Hua's split screen, her voice filled with triumphant pride, "Now! I've won over Hua Zai!"
My teammate! It's Shu Hua! The strongest painter! We have a painter on our side!
I don't care if you were arrogant just now, now it's my turn to be arrogant!
Hahahaha!
Shu Hua tried to hold back, but couldn't help herself. "Little Deer, tone it down. You're being a bit too much."
If you laugh again, I'm leaving.
The little deer, who had been laughing wildly, suddenly found its fate gripped by the neck and fell silent instantly.
She... knew when to yield and when to stand firm; she decided to coax the painting boy to stay first.
Otherwise, with Tao Tao on the other side, how is she supposed to get revenge today?
[Thank you, Shu Hua! Little Deer, if you scream again, my eardrums will rupture!]
[Hilarious! This little deer's tail is wagging way too high! I really hope Shu Hua leaves, so she loses!!!]
[A live demonstration of "The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Power." Teacher Xiao Lu, put away your magic! The leg you're clinging to doesn't seem very stable anymore!]
[Support drawing the internet connection! Now! Immediately! Right now! I want to see a three-part meme featuring Xiao Lu's expressions, from arrogant to dumbfounded!]
[Xianyin: When I pull Tao Tao, it's considered "cunning," but when you pull Hua Zai, it's considered "securing the victory"? Little Deer, you've really mastered the art of double standards!]
[Director! Where's the director?! Mute Xiaolu! My dog is starting to bark if she keeps yelling!]
[Don't be soft-hearted, little one! Quit the live stream now, and the show's entertainment value will be maximized!]
[Did you notice? This group is tone-deaf vs. celestial musicians!]
[Upstairs, you really shouldn't say that...]
If the tone-deaf group loses and has to perform a song, I'm not sure whose punishment it is.
[Don't worry upstairs, when it comes to the overall rankings, with Daddy here today, we won't lose (protect your ears.jpg)]