CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 5: POPULAR FEMALE STREAMER (PART 5)

Xiaoyu was very pleased; everything went as she expected, and Xiao Shuning, with her pride and arrogance, pushed Brother aside.

Back then, Liu Nian was showering gifts in Xiao Shuning’s live stream, and now he was doing the same in Xiaoyu’s live stream, making her incredibly popular for a moment.

Countless gossip hosts on the Lele Platform started various speculations.

Finally, some events that occurred during Xiaoyu’s gathering that day were revealed.

The fact that Xiaoyu and Liu Nian were together was naturally uncovered, and Xiaoyu was harshly criticized.

It turned out that during the gathering, someone led Brother to this situation and then lured Brother away. This tactic was truly speechless—indeed, are friendships the least dependable?

On the Lele Platform, countless hosts competed for corporate sponsorships and resources. Xiaoyu managed to rise today, and naturally, there were those who disliked her or had conflicting interests. If not stepping on her now, when else?

However, during her live stream, Xiao Shuning still managed to restrain her fans, preventing them from causing any trouble.

Xiaoyu initially had some suspicions about Xiao Shuning, but Liu Nian did not believe it was Shuning’s doing; she wasn’t that kind of person.

When a gossip host exposed the news again, and one of Xiaoyu’s Brothers personally verified the matter, Xiaoyu naturally turned her gaze toward that Brother.

Of course, Liu Nian stood firmly with Xiaoyu. With Liu Nian around, Xiaoyu gained a burst of fame and naturally ignored those who criticized her.

Now, fans from Xiao Shuning’s side somewhat understood why Xiao Shuning ignored Liu Nian back then. Such things are unbearable for any girl, and yet Brother Liu Nian directly went to Xiaoyu’s side—truly speechless.

Xiao Shuning, however, didn’t care about these things. She had already anticipated Liu Nian’s actions, and if so, what was there to care about? She continued to stream, with her daily live content changing, and the quality of her daily broadcasts improving.

Each dance she performed was different every day.

Moreover, she didn’t always dance classical styles; this body knew many dances.

But whenever she performed classical dances, countless visitors inevitably flocked to watch.

On the Lele Platform, countless dance hosts stirred up a wave of imitating Xiao Shuning, all learning Shuning’s classical dance.

However, Xiao Shuning’s classical dances seemed unique, and her dance dresses were more exquisite, naturally attracting fans to her 6666 live room.

And so, the annual gala arrived.

Xiao Shuning registered in the dance category, while Xiaoyu enrolled in the female singer category.

Xiao Shuning understood Liu Nian’s influence; this time, perhaps Xiaoyu would lead the female singers and become the champion.

On Shuning’s side, things were worrisome, as Brother Yang was busy with business overseas and likely couldn’t assist her much.

Li Shuning took a deep breath; no matter what, anything is possible as long as one has tried.

First was fifty down to twenty-five, with two competitors facing off in one day. Losers were eliminated, and winners advanced to the top twenty-five.

In the first round, Brother Yang found time to appear, sending a batch of personal votes and quickly throwing the opposing host far behind.

Li Shuning entered the top twenty-five with no suspense.

Similarly, Xiaoyu entered the top twenty-five with a first-place vote count.

In the top twenty-five, they were divided into five groups, with five competitors in each, and the top three from each group entered the top fifteen. This time, rankings were decided over two days.

In this round, Brother Yang didn’t appear, so Li Shuning extended her streaming hours.

Originally only performing one classical dance per day and not dancing in the afternoon session, but now, she began to dance in the afternoon, starting daily voting, streaming an hour earlier each session, and increasing the daily live time by two hours.

Though Liu Nian was gone, Xiao Shuning’s fans remained. Seeing Shuning working so hard, those fans did their best to support her, voting as much as they could.

Some fans even went to other hosts to grab red envelopes and returned to Shuning’s live stream to vote.

Advancing to the top fifteen was also smooth for Xiao Shuning.

In the top fifteen, they were again split into three groups, with five in each group, and the top three entered the top nine, still over two days.

This time, Xiao Shuning reached the top nine as the group third, inducing a bit of suspense.

In the top nine, they divided into three groups, with the first from each advancing to the finals, again given two days.

Once in the top nine, those eliminated had a chance for revival, with six competing for first place, winner advancing to the finals, four contesting the ultimate showdown.

During these days of the annual gala, Li Shuning experienced some trials; long hours of streaming were physically and mentally exhausting and stressful.

She was a popular female host, and being eliminated this time, combined with having fewer Brothers in her live room, naturally influenced her future streaming path, possibly causing her to fail her tasks. So, no matter what, she must secure first place in dance.

Fortunately, during the top nine to top three rounds, Brother Yang returned, and some other Brothers appeared in the live room, although not comparable to Brother Yang and Liu Nian, giving Li Shuning a bit of relief.

Ultimately, she safely entered the top three.

Looking at the other two in the top three, Li Shuning sighed. Among them, one had a powerful King Brother and three Duke Brothers in their family.

The other was supported by a guild, increasing the pressure on her side.

Li Shuning considered seeking help from the guild, but the guild was under pressure too, lacking any hosts besides her for this annual spending spree.

If Li Shuning requested guild help, it was possible, but she’d have to repay the expenses after the annual event.

Additionally, guild contributions, even if winning the championship, felt different, so unless necessary, Li Shuning preferred to strive independently.

On the Lele Platform, the noble ranks included King, Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, Baron, and Citizen.

On Li Shuning’s side, Brother Yang was a King, and among recent Brothers, July Fire was a Duke—a young lady enthusiastic about Shuning and supportive, while others were Marquis and Earl.

Before the top three matches began, Li Shuning busily reached out to the guild, securing an indoor venue and constructing a large indoor stage.

With two days before the finals, these two days were for the revival round, allowing others to rest.

Li Shuning decided to perform the most impressive dance she did during the Great Dynasty in the finals’ first day.

However, that dance presented some difficulty, and once the stage was finished, Li Shuning began rigorous practice.

After the finals started, Li Shuning decided to wear her most beautiful dance dress.

The red dance dress looked great on Li Shuning; she was naturally fair, her figure even better than during her time in the Great Dynasty.

This time, Li Shuning styled her hair like an ancient court lady and wore a special headpiece.

The day before the broadcast, the guild specifically took a photo of Li Shuning in costume for a promotional slot.

When the guild manager saw Shuning’s photo, they paused; this beauty stunned him.

They sent the photo to the Lele Platform staff, who were equally amazed upon seeing it.

On the first day of the finals, the Lele Platform’s homepage featured a prominent photo of Li Shuning— vibrant, akin to fire, compelling viewers to focus on her.