Chapter 12:
{This is getting interesting—is a reconciliation drama about to start?} {Watching a stream and getting gossip too? Peak entertainment.} {I know this woman—she's a small-time influencer. Never thought she was the host's ex-girlfriend.} {Host, if you dare get back with her, I'll come for you. My wife Hu Tao just turned down a million-yuan contract for you!} {....}
Tang Yu watched the barrage, the corner of his mouth curling up involuntarily.
But it wasn't a smile— it was a cold, mocking smirk.
If this were the original owner, Lu Yan's words would have made him obediently crawl back like a fool. But the current Tang Yu was no longer that simp. He wasn't Boiling Sheep (沸羊羊—reference to the gullible, easily manipulated character from Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf).
Besides, if he had to be a Boiling Sheep, it would only be for a 2D beautiful girl. 3D women? No thanks—too troublesome, and he had zero interest.
With that thought, Tang Yu's face turned icy. He snapped at Lu Yan: "You shameless woman. Want to get back together? Fine. But I have one condition."
Lu Yan sneered inwardly.
She thought she had him figured out. All that surface anger was just posturing so he could negotiate terms with her. And what conditions would a simp ask for? Probably something like "sleep with me" or "go on a date."
Lu Yan had already decided: if he dared ask, she'd agree. Whether she actually followed through… that was another story.
Suddenly, Hu Tao's small hand on Tang Yu's thigh pinched him hard.
Tang Yu hissed "Sss!" and his eyes widened. He turned to look at Hu Tao.
She was pouting, glaring at him with a clear warning in her eyes.
Seeing this, Tang Yu broke into a gentle smile.
He knew—Hu Tao was worried he might actually consider getting back with his ex.
The viewers' attention was fully locked on Tang Yu.
{Young man, treat Hu Tao well. A good horse doesn't eat the grass it left behind.} {Yeah! That woman doesn't look like good news. Only an idiot would agree to reconcile!} {There are too many Boiling Sheep in this world—women like her get cocky. Honestly, with Lu Yan's looks, she wouldn't have even gotten married back in the day.} {.....}
Most of the netizens were advising Tang Yu not to reconcile.
After all, a good horse doesn't turn back for old grass! Especially now, when Tang Yu had a super cute Hu Tao by his side.
If Tang Yu dared accept Lu Yan, the chat would absolutely tear him apart.
To ease Hu Tao's worry, Tang Yu dropped all pretense. With a mocking tone, he said: "Lu Yan, you want to get back together? Sure. Kneel down and call me 'Daddy' fifty times, and I'll agree."
"Pfft—!"
Hu Tao, sitting right beside him, couldn't hold it in first. She pulled her hand back, covered her mouth to stifle the laughter, but her face was already flushed red—anyone could see how badly she wanted to burst out laughing.
The viewers were dying too.
{That's how a man should act! Stay hard!} {The me you ignored back then, the me you can't reach now! Ahahaha!} {So satisfying! Lu Yan's face is pitch black—too damn good.} {....}
Compared to the viewers' excitement, Lu Yan's eyes were already red with rage.
She never expected Tang Yu to humiliate her publicly like this. Call him Daddy? Did he even deserve it?
In that instant, she dropped the act completely. Pointing at Tang Yu with a dark face, she started yelling like a shrew: "You little nobody streamer—what are you so arrogant about?!" "Let me tell you, the men chasing me line up down the street. There are tons better than you!"
Zhao Xiaozhen's eyes flashed with malice. She jumped in: "Exactly. Forget anything else—our guild's top streamer, Brother Junjun, is someone you can only look up to." "He makes seven figures a year. And you?"
Tang Yu just sneered and ignored them both.
Seven figures was indeed an astronomical number for him right now. But Tang Yu was confident: he would reach that level soon enough. All he needed was time.
"If you have nothing else to say, I'm hanging up," Tang Yu said coldly, done with the conversation.
"Ohhh? He's feeling inferior now? He's panicking!" Lu Yan pointed at him, mocking with a disdainful grin.
Zhao Xiaozhen joined in: "Hahaha! People like you will never make it in this lifetime. Just wait!"
In her mind, she had already blacklisted both Hu Tao and Tang Yu. Their attitude made it clear they would never work for her. Since she couldn't use them, she had no problem destroying them.
Just as Tang Yu was about to click to end the connection, another window popped up in his live room. His hand twitched and accidentally clicked Accept.
Now his stream had three small windows.
This time, another woman appeared. But compared to Lu Yan and Zhao Xiaozhen, she was far more elegant and professional.
She wore a sharp OL business outfit. After connecting, she immediately greeted Tang Yu: "Hello, I'm Yi Hui, Operations Director at Douyin."
Tang Yu nodded slightly—acknowledgment without words.
The moment Lu Yan and Zhao Xiaozhen heard Yi Hui introduce herself, their faces turned completely black.
As insiders, Zhao Xiaozhen knew exactly what this meant. Official Douyin-signed streamers had benefits dozens of times better than guild contracts!
They had just been looking down on Tang Yu—and now Douyin's official side had come knocking.
This…
The viewers were also losing it.
{WTF! So that's what Douyin's Operations Director looks like? Pretty hot.} {Tsk tsk tsk! What a waste not to stream herself—that figure is more explosive than a lot of female streamers.} {Operations Director personally showing up? This host might be getting scouted by Douyin.} {Be confident—remove the 'might.' This is definitely about signing a deal.} {...}
Just as the viewers guessed, Yi Hui was indeed here to discuss cooperation.
But her real target was Hu Tao.
After greeting Tang Yu, her gaze fell on Hu Tao.
"So cute—no wonder she blew up," Yi Hui thought to herself, genuinely impressed by Hu Tao's adorable vibe.
Then, she looked straight at Hu Tao and said: "Hello, Hu Tao. Are you interested in signing with Douyin official?"
Hu Tao glanced at Tang Yu, her eyes darting back and forth—clearly signaling him to handle the talk.
Tang Yu understood immediately. He asked Yi Hui calmly: "What are your terms?"
Lu Yan and Zhao Xiaozhen didn't hang up. They watched curiously, waiting for Yi Hui's answer.
The viewers were the same.
The next moment, Yi Hui's reply made everyone suck in a cold breath—faces full of disbelief.
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