r18novel Chapter 38 Q&A
Chapter 38 Q&A
[Meet up in person?! Kid, are you crazy?! Mom won't allow it! Online dating leading to real-life meeting is a recipe for disaster! (Panic)]
[Tsk tsk, isn't the livestream title supposed to be "Dream Weaver"? I think it's more like "Sucker Hunter"? Meeting in person just by sending gifts, I get it!]
[The sour grapes from upstairs are overflowing! The streamer already said "Daddy" is a 'father', okay?! What's wrong with a father seeing his daughter? (picking nose)]
[What the hell?! Dad spent 20 million on his daughter and even bought a guild? This dad's a bit too 'generous', isn't he? (laughs)]
[Don't make wild guesses! Daddy just appreciates our talented painter! A pure-hearted mentor and a gifted horse! (Very loudly)]
[I'm guessing it's about signing a guild contract! It definitely is! Daddy needs to meet the legal representative before buying a guild, right?]
[And then, how about a candlelight dinner together? (laughs)]
【We, Huabao, earn our living through our own talent! Daddy has a discerning eye! You're just jealous!】
[@PaintingManager, another bunch of filth, time to get to work~ Listen to me, everyone, don't pay any attention to these trolls.]
[Exactly, don't give them the time of day. Since Hua Zai dares to speak up, it proves he's normal.]
Shu Hua did indeed guess that there would be trolls speculating about an improper relationship in the comments section, so it really wasn't anything new.
She didn't care and started talking directly, "That was the third day after my first live stream and the day before my second live stream."
I went to the company after receiving a commission to write an article.
As a result, the receptionist took me directly to the president's office.
At the time, I was thinking, "Wow, this project is huge!"
The CEO personally negotiated the article request.
Wow, my drawing skills are already this good? This is recognition from a big company!
Then I quickly made up my mind that I must increase the fees for commissioned articles.
"Such a big project, if we offer it cheaply, we're afraid people won't be interested."
[I'd already taken my pants off... and this is what you show me?! Discussing royalties in the CEO's office?! Huh???]
[A transaction?! A purely transactional one?! Daddy! What happened to our romantic first encounter?! What happened to the sparks flying when our eyes met?! My shipper filter has shattered into a million pieces!]
[Upstairs, nobody told you they were on good terms; they've always been father and daughter!!!]
[I was just conjuring up a 100,000-word novel about a domineering CEO and his sweet wife, and now I feel like a joke... Hua Zai, you're amazing! Your money-making mind never stops!]
[Got it, so Daddy = the ultimate walking client. This guy's got a long-term plan; he wanted to rip me off... cough, to give me a reasonable price on our first meeting! This is incredible!]
[My earlier concern that Huazai would be emotionally exploited by an offline guy was completely unnecessary! I was the clown myself! All she could think about was "How much profit can I make from this deal?" and "Can I raise the price a bit more?"]
[Forget it, forget it! All those feelings and ambiguities are just fleeting clouds! The artist's inner monologue: Men? Ha, they'll only slow down my price increases! I'm the most reliable!]
[Hahaha, the image is so vivid! The CEO, Daddy, is sitting in his leather boss's chair, thinking about how to chat with his daughter; Hua Zai is sitting opposite him, calculating rapidly: "This office is really grand, looks like the budget is quite large, we need to increase the money!"]
[I need to calm down! My (one-sided) ship has ended badly! I'm being sent to a dark room to reflect on my actions! This reality is too cold, my dear!]
[Hey, Daddy, for all those gifts you sent! Could you please write a more romantic first encounter epilogue next time? Like, "He walked towards me against the light and said my painting illuminated his world"? Please!]
[Worried for nothing! She's still that narcissistic woman who thinks "I have Daddy to back me up and I dare to stand up for myself" and "I'm grateful I did a live stream that day!" Worried about her getting taken advantage of? You should be more worried about her ripping off clients and getting her account banned! (doge)]
[When Hua Zai was taken to the CEO's office, he wasn't afraid or nervous, only confident in himself. That's so cool!!!]
As Shu Hua spoke, she was also looking at the comments section. To be honest, she was a little surprised to see so many CP fans suddenly appearing.
Because on the first day of the broadcast, when Daddy first gave a donation, they always followed the father-daughter relationship.
Although it's cruel, Shu Hua still has to break up the couples herself, so they can quickly find new ones to ship. This is the last act of mercy she's showing them.
Of course, if they still want to take it, they can insist on taking it.
Then she respected and offered her blessings.
Shu Hua: "A quick note to add to the story: Daddy is quite a bit older than me. We really are father and daughter. If you're shipping us as a couple, I don't recommend continuing. There's no more sweetness."
Then I continued, "When I went in, I saw Daddy sitting behind his desk in a high-end custom suit, looking very imposing."
Honestly, my first reaction was the same as many others in the comments section: the domineering CEO has become a reality!
Moreover, Daddy is really handsome in person; he's a mature older man.
I was originally planning to greet them first, to be polite and leave a good impression.
That way, it's easier to negotiate when giving a quote.
As it turns out, Daddy really is someone whose time is money.
The first thing he said was, "Hello Shuhua, I'm Daddy."
You know what? I was completely stunned.
I almost thought I couldn't understand Chinese.
Luckily, Daddy was smart and realized I didn't understand, so he explained that he was the Daddy in the live stream.
My first reaction was, thank goodness, I can still understand Chinese, I haven't suddenly become stupid.
Then everything went according to Daddy's pre-arranged procedures. He first explained the requirements for commissioning the article to me.
I'll let you in on a little secret: the payment was five times higher than I had set for it myself. No wonder he's my dad; I guess I'm just too narrow-minded.
After discussing the commission for the article, they went on to talk about how to run a live streaming business.
Do you understand what it feels like when the CEO is giving you a report? You're really too scared to do anything.
Regardless of whether he understood what he said, he would just respond with "uh-huh," "yes," and "yes."
Daddy really said a lot back then, and I only found out about it later by asking the assistant.
I honestly don't know what we talked about in the office.
Thankfully, Daddy didn't ask any questions, otherwise I really... wanted to jump off the roof.
[Aaaaaah, I can't listen! The age gap is the best! Mature dad x energetic artist, I'll swallow the key to this!!]
[Father and daughter? Got it! I'll go get the Civil Affairs Bureau right now! A digital father is still a father, so it's practically a legal relationship! (Just kidding)]
[Got it! We're shipping the 'raising-up domineering CEO and his genius little painter'! An upgraded version of the talent scout and the gifted young artist—even more captivating!]
[Hey kid! The way you're trying to clarify is just like love! If it's not true, why are you so guilty! Daddy's spending money is what a real dad looks like! (laughs)]
[Five times the payment?! Dad!!! (Shouting hoarsely) Daddy, look at me! I draw fast and cheaply, only 1/5 of the payment will do! No, 1/10 will do too!!]
The instant noodles in my hand suddenly don't taste so good anymore... Other people's clients: handsome uncles in suits, five times the pay for their work and a warm welcome; my client: Are you there? 108th draft. Feeling emo late at night, everyone.
[Daddy!!! Do you need a leg accessory? Someone who can draw and shout "666"! Or does your company need a mascot? I come with cat ears!]
[This is so true! When I meet a high-ranking leader/big shot, my brain completely shuts down. All I can say is "Okay," "Uh-huh," and "I understand." When I get home and reflect on it, I want to kick myself! You're not alone, Huazai!]
[Haha, it's like seeing that kid back then: On the surface, "Okay, Daddy, you're right," but inside he's thinking, "Who am I? Where am I? Is this money too hot to handle? What's he after?!" The assistant: This kid is hopeless.]
[So, Huazai, did you actually read the terms of that contract with the five-fold fee carefully? Did you sign a contract to sell yourself into servitude? (Just kidding)]
Wait a minute! "Many of the items we come into contact with daily come from or have shares in his company"??? You're living in Daddy's business empire! Is the air you breathe something Daddy owns? (Funny)
[Are you using 2G internet upstairs??? Why are you only bringing this up now???]
Shu Hua saw the late comment about the 2G network, looked around, and then looked surprised.
"I have to say, I just took a quick look, and there are a lot of things that come from Daddy's company."
However, knowing that netizens nowadays have strong investigative and reasoning abilities, I won't show them to you.
Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll all come and try to take Daddy from me.
I am Daddy's only legitimate eldest daughter!
【Aaaaaah! The lemon suddenly shoved itself into my mouth! I couldn't stop it!】
[Waaaaah, Hua Zai, you're treating us like thieves! All these years of love and affection, it's all been for nothing!]
[Damn it, I was just about to ask Huazai to do a room demonstration, and she saw through my plan!]
【Life is but a dream: I know who it is~】
[Life is but a dream: No wonder the little streamer is so arrogant~]
[Life is but a dream: They certainly have the capital to back it up~]
【? ? ? 】
【Wait a minute! What did you say, Mr. Meng?! What do you know?!】
[Report! A traitor has been discovered among the crowd! It's this @浮生若梦]
【Mr. Meng! I'm super tight-lipped, you can just tell me secretly!】
[Dream Master, please give us a hint! Initials? Industry? We promise we won't steal Huazai's daddy! (Just kidding!)]
[Won't talk? Believe me or not, I'll unplug your internet cable so you can't send gifts during your next PK! (Hands on hips)]
[Dream Master! I'll let you in on a little secret: I'll crowdfund to draw a chibi version of you! (Although it might not be as good as drawing a character)]
[One isn't enough, I'll offer ten! Just tell me, Mr. Meng!]
【Dream King, can you bear to see us so anxious and sleepless? We're practically pulling our hair out! (Shows a wisp of virtual hair.gif)】
[Life is but a dream: Shh... As Buddha said, it cannot be spoken of~ It loses its charm if it's revealed, right, little painter? Keeping it a little mysterious is what makes it fun~]
【Life is but a dream: Oops~ I've accidentally made a secret with Little Huazai~】
[The streamer "Floating Life Like a Dream" gifted 1 "Heart of the Universe" (100000 Sound Coins) in the live stream room "Dream Walker Traveling Through the Painting Realm"]
【? ? ? 】
[This is outrageous! We're the ones scratching our heads in frustration, yet CEO Meng is giving gifts to the culprit!]
I beg Heaven to grant me peanuts!!!
[“Accidentally Discovered a Secret”...Mr. Meng, something’s wrong! Something’s very wrong with you!]
From 'little streamer' to 'little artist,' and now she even has her own secret... I know this story inside and out! (adjusts glasses)
[Got it, got it! The secret that Buddha said is unspeakable is love! (doge)]
[This interaction, this atmosphere, this exclusive secret... Sisters, it would be a crime not to ship this couple!]
[The "Dream Painting Couple" is locked in for good! Dream herself swallowed the key!]
[It's clearly a case of "dreaming of life through art"! Dream always spends lavishly (on his brushes) to support our little artists (through their lifelike paintings)!]
[Open up new possibilities! How about calling it "Floating Life, Dreamy Landscapes"? Live life like a dream, spend money, and paint your sweet dreams!]
[A simple and straightforward approach like "Floating Life, Painting Dreams" will do! The key point is! They! Have! Secrets!]
No, how could you all betray us?
[This should be the time to interrogate Meng Zong, not to ship them!!! (screams hoarsely)]
[The organization is complete; all the comrades have been turned. Boss Meng's move was truly brilliant!]
Shu Hua was speechless as she looked at the comments that had suddenly become so enthusiastic about shipping them.
"You guys are really something... you can eat anything."
But I'll say it again: I respect your freedom to ship couples, but my stance remains that I don't recommend it, because there's no romance involved.
Also, shipping couples is fine, but you can only post a few comments when there are genuinely valid reasons to ship them.
If you don't want it to negatively impact the comments section, then I won't let the administrator manage it.
Otherwise, I'll block Meng Ge.
【Life is but a dream: ??? Why am I the one who got hurt? ???】
Shu Hua was a little smug. "This is called solving the problem at its source. If you're gone, naturally no one will ship you anymore."
Between the majority and one person, solving the problem for one person is obviously the most convenient and quickest.
Tell me, isn't that the truth?
【Life is but a dream: I actually think what you said makes a lot of sense~】She's quite a clever little streamer.
Shu Hua chuckled, then smiled sweetly, her eyes full of sincerity, "Of course, I'm also very grateful to Brother Meng for protecting Daddy's identity."
Fushengruomeng looked at the little anchor who suddenly smiled sweetly in the camera and chuckled. When she was being cute, she really was well-behaved.
He still has some conscience; it wasn't for nothing that he deliberately tried to distract himself.
Later, I answered some more questions, which were all simple questions about her daily hobbies and what she does on a regular basis.
She's usually a homebody, so she really racked her brains to answer these questions.
Try to make the answers to the questions slightly different, even though the fans will see them as the same questions.
This also showed the fans that their streamer is a true homebody.
At the same time, she began to wonder why she streamed so infrequently before, given that she was such a homebody.
The final conclusion was that all those years of love and affection had been a waste of their time.
Seeing the conclusions drawn by her fans, Shu Hua didn't say much, just smiled and ended the broadcast.
When asked what she usually does, the most common answer she gave was drawing.
To most people, drawing might simply mean spending an hour or two drawing when they feel like it.
Therefore, there should be plenty of time remaining.
But painting is her livelihood, her job.
When there are many drawings to work on, the working hours are actually longer than those of the average person at a regular office job.
Of course, it's also related to the fact that she wasn't used to live streaming before, so she deliberately reduced the frequency.
It's definitely nothing, and it's dispensable to fans.
However, she realized that the fans were just joking, so she didn't refute them.
After the broadcast ended, the pizza had completely gone cold.
Shu Hua isn't hungry anymore, so she tidied up and put it in the refrigerator. She'll eat it again tomorrow.
Great, another major life problem solved. I don't have to think about what to eat tomorrow.