Two hours passed quickly, and the livestream ended.

After the broadcast, Ning Qiuxiu sighed with relief.

They had almost exposed their relationship—what a thrill!

“Where did you get those orange outfits?” Ning Qiuxiu flopped into her chair. They were still on the mic together, and she asked Zhang Qingyue, “Did you buy them with real money?!”

“The wool comes from the sheep,” Zhang Qingyue replied, then added, “It’s appearance fees.”

Ning Qiuxiu had paid a hefty practice fee to Zhang Qingyue, and he had spent it all on in-game purchases.

“Can you be a bit more frugal, boss?” she scolded. “Spending money just to show off for one session, though it was fun, it’s really not worth it.”

Reflecting on her criticism, Zhang Qingyue realized she was right.

He said, “Spending money extravagantly is an old habit. How about I hand over my card to you to manage?”

“……” Ning Qiuxiu wasn’t buying his attempt to trick her. She ignored his comment and said, “Besides, I need to return this account.”

Although these accounts weren’t as good as the top player’s, together they were worth a five-figure sum. The game company wouldn’t give them away for free.

Zhang Qingyue wasn’t surprised that Ning Qiuxiu changed the subject so casually.

He nonchalantly said, “It’s simple. Just ask them to buy back the accounts at the original price.”

“……” You’re something else.

When Ning Qiuxiu handed the accounts to Qiu Hua, she mentioned Zhang Qingyue’s spending and relayed his suggestion to buy them back.

However, the game company responded by saying they would consider the accounts a gift, a keepsake for Ning Qiuxiu.

They were reluctant to refund the money spent, since the equipment was worth real money to them, but just data to the game company.

Ning Qiuxiu was furious about their deceit. A million yuan!

“If you sell these accounts, it’s almost enough to break even,” Zhang Qingyue pointed out when he saw Ning Qiuyou’s frustration.

“I’d sell them if I could, but I really don’t want to,” Ning Qiuxiu said.

Returning the accounts was one thing, but selling them was too hard for her.

Moreover, “Chi Yu” and “Gu Yuan” were such great names.

Seeing her struggle with both reluctance and frugality, Zhang Qingyue found it amusing and patted her on the head. “Spending a million to make you smile is worth it.”

Ning Qiuxiu looked dejected. “But I’m crying.”

Zhang Qingyue’s playful nature showed through as he said, “You’re not crying; you’re wailing, like a ghost.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

In the end, Ning Qiuxiu couldn’t bear to sell the accounts and left them as they were, occasionally playing with Zhang Qingyue.

Originally, the endorsement deal for the game was supposed to be done after the livestream, just waiting for the final payment.

But the next day, in Ning Qiuxiu’s super topic, a fan of Zhang Qingyue started a feud.

The cause was a post from a user named “Quixiu’s My Spouse.”

[Quixiu’s My Spouse]: emmm… Why are so many people in the super topic asking for Chi Yu’s information? Does no one else think this Chi Yu is a bit problematic? Isn’t this just clearly riding the hype?

As soon as the post went up, many people agreed.

“Just a small trainer trying to get famous, desperately mentioning Qiuxiu even when she doesn’t want to engage. He keeps hinting at some special relationship between them.”

“Finally, someone said it. I almost threw up last night. Even when his husky at home was being naughty, he made up a story about his cat getting its tail stepped on. Gross!”

“Some people clearly just want to create a buzz by faking a relationship for attention. Too bad Qiuxiu doesn’t care about him at all. Mad or not?”

“Seeing so many people asking for his Weibo and information is hilarious. Getting so excited over just a voice. I almost feel bad telling them that most skilled gamers are usually just ugly, short, fat nerds.”

…

Even though Zhan Qingyue never showed his face, he remained mysterious both as a Taobao trainer and within “Magic Abyss.” Yet, his skills and wealth were undeniable.

In just a two-hour live stream, he gained countless fans, many of whom started calling him their “husband.”

When they saw their “husband” being attacked by Ning Qiuxiu’s fans, they fought back fiercely.

“We admire Chi Yu for his skills. Personal attacks are disgusting. Are short, fat nerds not human? Do they not have rights?”

“I’m a fan of both Chi Yu and Qiuxiu. I think their interaction was perfectly normal and sweet. Aren’t you overthinking?”

“Some people are just jealous that Chi Yu became famous overnight. Their eyes are practically bleeding with envy.”

“Our guy became famous quickly and gained overnight fame. Mad or not?”

Ning Qiuxiu’s fan forum was in chaos because of this, with many related posts popping up. If her and Zhan Qingyue’s fan bases were larger, this might have trended again.

The next day, Ning Qiuxiu woke up late since she had no work and was greeted by a flood of screenshots from Xiao Chi.

Ning Qiuxiu looked through them, puzzled: “???”

Thinking back to the previous night’s live stream, it might indeed look like a desperate attempt to ride on someone else’s fame if seen by someone who wasn’t familiar with their relationship.

However, she and Zhan Qingyue were quite close.

His habit of teasing her and her habit of responding to his cues could indeed look like she was disinterested in someone trying to get attention.

Seeing her fan forum in chaos, Ning Qiuxiu felt the need to control her fans.

If they kept attacking anyone they saw as riding on her coattails, they’d be no different from overly aggressive fans of other celebrities.

Moreover, seeing Zhan Qingyue being criticized made her angry.

He deserved admiration and respect.

After some thought, Ning Qiuxiu found a few screenshots from the previous night’s recording and posted a Weibo update.

[Ning Qiuxiu]: Thanks to Chi Yu for supporting me yesterday and carrying the game (starry-eyed face).

This way, she didn’t directly criticize her own fans but subtly told them that her relationship with Chi Yu was good, so there was no need for wild speculation or drama. Keep it simple.

After posting, Ning Qiuxiu didn’t bother with the drama.

She was curious about this new group of Chi Yu fans and searched for his name.

To her surprise, Chi Yu already had a fan forum with over 5,000 fans and a global fan support group.

She clicked into his fan forum, which, compared to the chaos in hers, was like a peaceful paradise. It was filled with adoring fans singing praises for Chi Yu.

These new fans were still in the honeymoon phase, very enthusiastic, and kept the forum lively.

[Looking Longingly at Chi Yu]: Just watched the video of my husband beating the top player again. I want to scream, my husband is so handsome (breaking voice).

[Loves Fish Little Brain Tiger]: Asked several Taobao coaching stores but couldn’t find Chi Yu. Mainly because I can’t find out his real name. However, I found a few possible Chi Yu candidates. I’ll place orders and let you all know the results!

[Zen Fish Fan]: Your husband is online (Chi Yu image)

The image posted by Zen Fish Fan was a self-drawn depiction of Chi Yu— a young man in a white shirt, slightly tilting his head with a cool and stylish pose, looking at the screen with a hint of flirtation, captioned: “Do you want to challenge me, hmm?”

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

Isn’t this portrayal a bit off-character?

Zhang Qingyue isn’t this cute or flirty; he just digs pits for others!

And calling him “husband,” who is that referring to?

Ning Qiuxiu glared at the posts calling him “husband” for a while, then covered her heart and exited Chi Yu’s super topic.

She told herself that their admiration was for the sharp-skilled in-game character Chi Yu, not Zhang Qingyue.

Before leaving, Ning Qiuxiu took a screenshot and sent it to Zhang Qingyue.

[Ning Qiuxiu: (Image) Mr. Zhang, how many “good wives” do you have?]

[Black-hearted Onion: Quixiu is starting to gather concubines for me?]

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

Why does every chat with Zhang Qingyue always take a different turn? And he always cleverly avoids the traps she sets.

This isn’t how the plot was supposed to go! Normally, Zhang Qingyue should be feeling wronged!

[Ning Qiuxiu: Yes, adding a few beautiful concubines so you can enjoy all the attention and nights of bliss.]

[Black-hearted Onion: I am very pleased.]

Ning Qiuxiu: “???”

So this is the real Zhang Qingyue!

But wasn’t it said that every man dreams of having multiple wives?

Zhang Qingyue’s response probably revealed his true nature.

Ning Qiuxiu sneered at this answer in her mind, put down her phone, and got up to brush her teeth and wash her face.

After getting dressed, Ning Qiuxiu went to open the window for ventilation, but the biting cold wind and rain forced her to close it again.

When they arrived in G City, it was still warm like spring, but now it was the coldest part of the southern winter.

With the rain, it was damp and chilly every day, making her reluctant to go outside.

However, they wouldn’t be staying long. Zhang Qingyue’s body had mostly recovered after nearly five months of rehabilitation.

He could walk a good distance with a crutch under his arm, and the doctor said he would soon walk normally.

The rehabilitation would continue steadily.

Zhang Qingyue’s entertainment company planned to establish the framework before the New Year, taking advantage of the end-of-year job market to recruit talent.

For some key managerial positions, Zhang Qingyue himself would personally interview candidates to avoid letting any unsuitable individuals slip through the cracks.

At the beginning of a business venture, it’s not just about talent—there are many other issues that need to be handled personally, so it’s best to return to City A to manage everything properly.

Ning Qiuxui was shivering from the cold wind and wanted to curl back into bed.

She sat down and took out her phone, seeing another message from Zhan Qingyue.

[Black-hearted Onion: However, Mrs. Zhan, society now practices monogamy. You don’t need to test my sincerity with such words; it’s quite childish.]

Ning Qiuxui was like, “???”