ctnovel Chapter 10 Determining the Road
Chapter 10 Determining the Road
After successfully clearing the map in three minutes, Lin Chen leaned back in his chair, stretched lazily, and slowly spoke into the microphone:
"Alright guys, that's all for today's live stream."
His tone was light and cheerful, with a hint of sincerity:
"Just so you all know, the streamer is still a college student and has to attend classes, so the streaming time isn't very fixed. If you like the streamer, please follow him so you won't miss any more streams."
He paused, then smiled and offered a perk:
"If nothing unexpected happens, I checked the schedule and the livestream will be in the afternoon. There will be tons of operator skins and knife skins being given away, I definitely won't let you guys down. See you tomorrow, guys, bye-bye~"
After saying that, he skillfully shut down the live stream and let out a long sigh of relief.
For two whole hours, it was a high-intensity operation and explanation, with barely any time to even drink water.
Lin Chen stood up, stretched, and his bones made a slight "crackling" sound. He then reopened the live stream backend to check today's battle data.
Even he himself was taken aback when he saw it:
Peak online users: 48000+
Average online users: 16000+
New followers: 27000+
Live streaming revenue: 98600 yuan
"Holy crap!"
Lin Chen couldn't help but gasp softly.
One live stream earned him nearly six figures!
Even after deducting the platform's commission and taxes, you still get tens of thousands!
My three roommates had already crowded around, staring wide-eyed at the data on the screen, and were practically screaming:
"Holy crap, the peak was 48,000?"
"27,000 new followers? Brother Chen, you've taken off!"
"Six-figure earnings? Our dorm has produced a top streamer!"
"Godfather, I'll follow you from now on."
The three surrounded Lin Chen, calling him "godfather" repeatedly. No one had expected that the bankrupt rat who could only make a living by collecting scraps could turn his life around into a popular live streamer with tens of thousands of followers in just one day.
Lin Chen was both amused and exasperated by their antics. He patted Wang Hao on the shoulder and said, "Alright, alright, stop calling me godfather. Let's go eat. It's on me. We can discuss our future together."
"Great job, Godfather!"
"Let's have a good meal! We absolutely have to have a good meal."
The four of them chatted and laughed as they packed their things and headed out of the school gate. Along the way, Wang Hao and his two roommates kept talking about the live stream data, their faces full of pride.
Just as they reached the school gate, the sharp-eyed Wang Hao suddenly stopped, nudged Lin Chen with his elbow, and said with a hint of amusement:
"Chenzi, look over there."
Lin Chen looked in the direction he pointed and saw his ex-girlfriend Su Qianqian chatting and laughing with her roommate on the sidewalk a few meters away.
Several well-dressed boys followed beside them, their arms around each other, walking towards the restaurant at the school gate with smug expressions.
Su Qianqian was wearing an exquisite dress and had her makeup done perfectly. She was holding the latest milk tea and looked completely different from when she was with Lin Chen.
Lin Chen's eyes remained unmoved as he calmly withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent: "What are you looking at? Let's go, I'll take you to spend some money. Order whatever you want today."
He wasn't the original owner of this body, and he had long since let go of that relationship. Now, he's a livestreaming sensation, making a fortune. To him, Su Qianqian is nothing more than an insignificant stranger.
Meanwhile, Su Qianqian and her roommate also saw Lin Chen and his group of four.
Su Qianqian's gaze swept over Lin Chen, noticing that he was still wearing his ordinary school uniform and the same sneakers he'd worn for half a year. A mocking smile instantly appeared on her lips, and she spat at her roommates, her voice just loud enough for Lin Chen and the others to hear:
"He's just a loser, why bother looking at him?"
"When I was with him, I couldn't even afford an iPhone 16, and I had to be careful about even a decent cup of milk tea. I felt ashamed to be with him."
Her roommate chimed in, her tone dripping with sarcasm: "Exactly, Qianqian, how could you have ever fallen for him? It's a good thing you broke up with him. Look how comfortable you are with us now."
The boy next to him laughed along, his eyes full of contempt, as if Lin Chen were something worthless.
Little did they know that this "loser" they mocked for "not even being able to afford an iPhone 16" had earned enough from just one live stream to buy several iPhone 16s.
What they didn't know was that Lin Chen was now a top streamer on Delta, with a peak viewership of nearly 50,000. He was a "Demon King General" who was actively recruited by Bai Ze and recognized by Yang Qijia.
They never watch Lin Chen's live streams, and they don't even know that Lin Chen is doing live streams. They just rely on their past impressions to ridicule and belittle him at will.
Lin Chen heard their words but wasn't angry at all. He didn't even bother to turn around. He just smiled and said to his roommate, "Ignore them. If they're disgusting, let's eat."
Wang Hao gritted his teeth in anger: "Brother Chen, they've gone too far! Should I go up and give them a piece of my mind?"
Lin Chen waved his hand, smiling calmly: "There's no need. It's not worth getting angry over irrelevant people."
The current debate is pointless.
Later, Su Qianqian and the others saw clips of Lin Chen's live stream. They saw that there were more than 40,000 people watching his live stream, that he earned tens of thousands of yuan in one live stream, that Bai Ze and Yang Qijia recognized him, and that he was now very successful.
By then, they will only regret it and try every means to get back together.
He was no longer the poor student who couldn't even afford an iPhone 16 and had to act according to Su Qianqian's wishes.
Lin Chen patted his roommate on the shoulder, then strode towards the most luxurious restaurant near the school gate, his back straight and his eyes resolute.
The ridicule of the past will become stepping stones for his future ascent to the top.
The four of them chatted and laughed as they entered the restaurant they only dared to dine at occasionally when they received their living expenses.
The decor is exquisite, the lighting is soft, and even the waiters are exceptionally attentive.
Lin Chen simply raised his hand and asked for a private room. He pushed open the door, smiled, and said to his three roommates, "Don't be shy, order whatever you want today, eat as much as you like!"
Wang Hao and his two companions' eyes lit up. They gathered around the menu, chatting amongst themselves as they made their selections, saying "order whatever you like" but all of them were very discreet.
The four of us ate together and ended up ordering five or six main dishes, plus a heartwarming soup. It was a balanced meal with both meat and vegetables, ensuring that nothing was wasted and that it was quite substantial.
After all the dishes were served, the group picked up their chopsticks and began to eat. As they finished eating and drinking, Lin Chen put down his chopsticks, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"Brothers, you've all seen how well today's live stream went. The peak viewership was almost 50,000, we gained over 20,000 new followers, and the revenue was quite good too. I've made up my mind: since the live stream is picking up, I'll keep doing it and do it well."
He paused for a moment, then stated his thoughts:
"But it's not a long-term solution for us to keep streaming from our dorm room. The space is small, we're easily disturbed, and the noise is mixed, which affects the quality of the stream. I'm planning to rent a place outside the school specifically for streaming. It will be a better environment and more convenient for us to do other things later."
As soon as he finished speaking, his three roommates immediately nodded in agreement.
"Agreed! Dorms are really inconvenient. Renting a place to stream will allow me to concentrate better!"
"Yeah, with more people coming in, the dorm rooms won't be big enough. Renting a place will be perfect!"
"We'll do whatever our godfather says!"
Lin Chen smiled and continued, "I will definitely focus on live streaming and cultivate the Delta market."
As for the three of you, Mouse, you saw it during today's live stream. You're quick-witted and have a sweet tongue, making you perfect as my assistant. You could help me manage the live stream backend, distribute lucky bags, reply to comments, and handle simple tasks.
Wang Hao's eyes lit up, and he immediately patted his chest, "No problem, Brother Chen, I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly!"
Lin Chen looked at his other two roommates, his tone sincere:
"As for the two of you, we're just starting out, everything is new. For a streamer to succeed, having just a streamer and an assistant isn't enough; you also need editing, copywriting, and operations roles."
Now that I'm back on my feet, I'll never forget my brothers, and I'll definitely lend you a hand. Editing is what we urgently need right now. If you like it and are willing to learn, you can be in charge of editing; if you don't, I won't force you, and I'll find someone else later. You can also choose the direction you're good at.