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Chapter 44 Spontaneous Attempts at Punishment
[Grape Boba Ice Livestream]
[Report! The neighbors have launched a full-scale attack, not just defending their towers, it's a full-scale assault!]
[Holy crap! Really? There's still over a minute left? Do they have money to burn to get this early?]
[Just got back from diving over there! The top-ranked player is spamming max-level gifts like crazy! It's like they're giving them away for free! The third-ranked player is also chasing after the Heart of the Universe!]
Is the other team trying to steal the top spot again? Urgent call for help, guys! Let's catch up quickly, don't wait until the last half minute! @星海 @路过给给赏 @黑切碎片 @神秘人6548
Although the opposing team is strong, we also have max-level players and many whales today, so we can win!
Yes, trust our brothers!
[Xinghai: We outnumber them, we definitely won't lose this time!]
Xinghai thought that he had already brought his older brother along and asked Yin Fu for a max-level account. If he lost again today, he might not want to play PK for a while.
[A small donation if you're passing by: Just do your best, don't put too much pressure on yourself.]
Although Lu Guo also wanted to win, he wasn't as stubborn as Xing Hai.
Also, he noticed that Black Cleaver's attitude was a bit ambiguous, and he didn't want to put too much pressure on people because of a PK, so he drove them away.
As for the mysterious person with the max-level account who suddenly appeared, my intuition tells me it might be related to Xinghai, who was a bit too excited today.
[The user "Passing By and Giving a Reward" gifted "Heart of the Universe" (100000 Sound Coins) x10...x20...x30... in the live stream room to "Grape Boba Ice".]
[“Xinghai” gave away “Heart of the Universe” (100000 Sound Coins) x10...x20...x30... in the live stream room “Grape Boba Ice”]
[“Black Cleaver Shards” were given away by “Grape Boba Ice” in the live stream room, giving away “Carnival” (50000 Sound Coins) x10...x20...x30...]
Seeing that his older brother hadn't made a move yet, Xinghai had no choice but to stop his combo, make a voice call to his older brother, and then quickly continue sending gifts.
He should have stockpiled more Hearts of the Universe; his inventory is running low.
Crane Goes to the Wilderness (Starry Sea): "Brother, hurry up and send it! Send the most expensive max-level gift."
He Peiji: "Didn't your streamer just tell me not to send too many gifts?"
"You look like a little girl with a lot of pressure. Are you sure you want to work this hard?"
He Peiji just wanted to tease his younger brother. That's what these streamers say, but who knows what they're really thinking?
When he saw Tao Tao today, his first impression was not bad; she did look like a student still in the ivory tower.
But that was all. After watching for two minutes, He Peiji still couldn't find anything special about this little girl that made his younger brother so infatuated.
He Fuye (Xinghai) sounded anxious, "Brother, don't listen to Tao Tao, just send it."
Anyway, I didn't really listen to what she said before, and nothing happened afterward.
He Fuye was simply stating a fact, but to He Peiji, it sounded like the streamer was indeed as he had guessed, and was trying to create a persona.
Let's retreat in order to advance, and have someone send her a gift.
He Peiji didn't care about such petty tricks; that was just how a broadcaster did his job.
Hearing my brother's really anxious tone, and knowing his determination to win, I stopped teasing him.
However, he was somewhat curious about who the older brother of the streamer named Shu Hua on the other end of the line was.
He Peiji felt that there was a high probability that he knew him, or even had dealings with him before.
There are official standards for max-level accounts for musical notes.
In reality, even if the consumption standards are met, the music notes will not be upgraded.
Those who can upgrade to the maximum level account basically have a major collaboration with the parent company of the music note.
There aren't many people like that; you should have had one or two exchanges with them at various banquets.
It's unbelievable that someone like him would get so obsessed with live streaming, just like his younger brother.
He Peiji was genuinely curious.
After this game is over, he can go check out the opposing team.
【「神秘人6548」在直播间「葡萄啵啵冰」送出「幻梦典藏」（199999音币）x10...x20...x30...】
A dreamy, pale purple bubble rises from the bottom of the screen, each bubble containing a different anime-style animal.
After the bubble burst, starlight scattered, eventually condensing into the crystal lettering "Dream Collection" that floated in the center of the screen.
Tao Tao watched the dazzling gift effects rising continuously on the screen. The fireworks of the carnival had not yet dissipated, and the star trails of the Heart of the Universe were unfolding layer upon layer.
Not to mention the dense barrage of comments, all from their own fans cheering and supporting their idols.
Watching the PK bar rise rapidly, Tao Tao felt as if an invisible hand was squeezing her heart, making her feel both sore and swollen.
She was truly, truly grateful to them.
Every time she was questioned, every time she needed support, Xinghai and Luguo were always the first to stand up and express their support for her in the most direct and costly way.
Although the new Black Cutter didn't talk much, he always stayed with Xinghai and Passerby to protect her.
This affection weighed heavily on her heart.
She didn't want to betray this friendship, nor did she want their efforts to be in vain.
The live stream was flooded with messages from fans, creating a passionate atmosphere of "We can't lose" and "Protect Tao Tao".
Like a wave, it pushed her forward, making her feel that she had to win in order to live up to everyone's efforts.
But... those constantly fluctuating numbers, each one represents real money in reality.
Even if Xinghai, Luguo, and Heiqie are generous, it's still their hard-earned money.
Is it worth investing so much for a streamer like her who can only be seen on a screen, for a match that is actually insignificant?
Tao Tao always struggles like this every time she receives a large gift.
Even though she had been through a lot, she still couldn't accept it so easily because the amount was just too large.
Tao Tao is still just a college student with a high sense of morality, and she always feels that she should not accept undeserved rewards.
What she did was really unworthy of so many gifts.
Even if they lose the PK, Xiaolu and Shuhua won't say anything too disgusting about the punishment. Actually... it's not like they have to win, is it?
A turbulent mix of emotions churned within Tao Tao, like a jumbled bottle of mixed feelings. Gratitude, guilt, a competitive spirit, heartache…
In the end, the genuine heartache for his older brothers outweighed his obsession with winning or losing and his fear of "letting them down."
She took a deep breath, trying to make her smile look natural, but the worry and pleading deep in her eyes could not be hidden.
She leaned slightly closer to the microphone, her voice softer than usual, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor, yet she tried her best to maintain her usual gentleness:
"Thank you... thank you family members, thank you Xinghai, thank you Luguo, thank you Heiqie, thank you Mysterious Man..."
She paused, her voice tinged with deep apology and comfort, as she watched the gifts still refreshing on the screen.
"I am really, really grateful for everyone's support and for working so hard."
I saw every single gift, and I remember them all. They were all so incredibly heartwarming.
She bit her lower lip and finally spoke the words that had been swirling in her mind.
"Everyone...can you...take it a little bit easier?"
I know everyone is doing this for my own good and wants to help me win.
This gesture truly...deeply touched me, really...more touching than winning."
Her tone became more earnest, with a hint of cautious negotiation:
"Actually, winning or losing doesn't really matter."
Shu Hua and Xiao Lu on the other side are very nice people. Even if we lose, the punishment will definitely be the kind that makes everyone have fun, and it won't be too harsh.
It'll probably just be singing and dancing, everyone having fun and then it'll all be over.
She tried to ease the tension with a lighthearted tone: "So... let's relax a bit and not put too much pressure on ourselves, okay?"
Seeing everyone's support makes me incredibly happy and fulfilled.
"Really, there's no need to... um... spend so much more."
She spoke the last few words very softly, with deep heartache and reluctance.
The speed at which the live stream chat was flooded seemed to freeze for a moment.
Tao Tao's heart was in her throat. She didn't know if her words would disappoint her supporters or cause an awkward silence.
But what she fears even more is that behind the ever-increasing number of gifts lies a huge amount of "hard-earned money," and she cannot bear to accept so much without feeling at ease.
She would rather lose this competition than have her loyal friends spend so much money.
Nobody's money comes from thin air!
If Shu Hua knew what Tao Tao was thinking, she would definitely say, "No, her Daddy's money could really be blown away by a strong wind."
Huo Linzhou's money was just sitting there earning interest, which was more than she could earn in a normal lifetime.
Isn't this practically like a sudden gust of wind? After all, nothing was done, and the money just increased like that.
Tao Tao's heartfelt words calmed many fans in the live stream, preventing them from getting too excited and cheering her on.
But none of the top damage dealers who should have listened to this advice stopped sending gifts.
It's more likely that they were too busy sending gifts to even post comments.
This caused an awkward atmosphere in the live stream, as if the big spenders were collectively ignoring Tao Tao.
The fans in the comments section were comforting Tao Tao, whose eyes were already a little red, explaining that the older brothers were giving her gifts, which is why she didn't reply.
Tao Tao saw the explanation and the non-stop gift effects, and knew that this was roughly what had happened.
But for some reason, she still felt a sense of loss from being ignored. She didn't want to be so dramatic, but she just couldn't help feeling this way.
I can only use reason to calm myself down; it seems everyone is determined to win this time.
Then she should stop talking and stop dragging things down.
Tao Tao knew in her heart that when everyone was so eager to win, what she said was really a bit of a downer.
Perhaps her inner moral compass wouldn't allow her to accept it so readily; she felt she should refuse, or at least make the act of refusing.
Also, it seems like she's made a habit to say these things.
Upon seeing someone offering a large gift, her immediate instinct was to try and dissuade them.
Because every time she said something like that before, the comments section was mostly full of praise and agreement with her.
The older brothers would listen and restrain themselves, which is how Tao Tao developed this habit.
This also led Tao Tao to believe that everyone actually thinks this way, but sometimes they get carried away and act impulsively.
But this time, there wasn't much time left in the PK, and the opponent was really strong.
Everyone has a competitive spirit, and once they've taken action, they naturally don't want to give up halfway.
Moreover, in the past, being obedient was just a way to coax the junior broadcasters.
In the previous situation, they could have won even with minimal effort.
It's not that they actually agree with this principle of saving money.
They would much rather win than save that little bit of money.
They've all been at the top of the pyramid since childhood, who would like to lose?
Tao Tao's older brothers were used to it and were unaffected.
He Peiji, however, was hearing such a...emotional outpouring for the first time and doubted his own ears.
This young girl has quite a lot of emotions...
It was just a small matter, but it made someone almost cry.
This is the first time he's ever spent money and still managed to upset someone; it's quite unusual...
He Peiji genuinely found the situation so bizarre it made him want to laugh.
Because of this little incident, his fingers, which were handing out the gift, paused for a few seconds. It was his younger brother's roar that brought him back to his senses, and he continued the mechanical action.
Xinghai was glad he had kept the voice chat active, otherwise he would have lost a major damage dealer.
*
[The Dream Walker's Livestream: Journey Through a Painted Landscape]
Shu Hua was initially disappointed that she couldn't use her alternate account to spy on the enemy due to time constraints.
Later, she caught a glimpse of the mute button out of the corner of her eye and suddenly realized that she could just use her main account to secretly listen to Tao Tao's voice.
By listening to Tao Tao's campaign speeches, you can also find out the other side's progress and strategies.
Although, it seems that the strategy is not very useful now.
Anyway, I'll just give them away as much as I can.
No matter what strategy you have, it's useless; just send it to the maximum value and that's it.
But since she had already opened it, she didn't close it; it's too much trouble.
Unexpectedly, I heard such a genuine outpouring of emotion.
The female lead is really... I feel sorry for the capitalists.
Not only did they not offer any strategy, they were also preventing their own team from doing their job.
Shu Hua suspected that the female lead might actually be on their side, or that she just wanted to punish someone and create some entertainment value.
Otherwise, according to intelligence gathered by fans, one of the opposing team's top members is incredibly energetic.
Their determination to win was evident even to casual glances at other fans.
The female lead should be able to see it, right? Even in this situation, she still tells people to take it easy.
Shu Hua was somewhat at a loss for words when it came to how to evaluate the painting.
She is genuinely kind, but the timing of her kindness is a little... well, disheartening.
After listening to Tao Tao's words, Shu Hua stared intently at Tao Tao's PK bar and found that the rate at which the PK bar was rising had not changed much.
In other words, none of those older brothers listened to Tao Tao.
Emmm, no, the female lead did such a big emotional outburst.
Are you guys really that disrespectful?
Be careful, or you'll end up in a nightmare trying to win back your wife!
Sigh, even if the female lead is an undercover agent on our side, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference.
The output is 0, and even the big brother won't listen.
Shu Hua was slightly disappointed, as she had thought she could snag a bargain.