CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29: THEY NEVER SEPARATED

Five minutes passed, and Zhao Bailian finally lifted her head, her eyes filled with determination.

"Anchor, thank you. I know what to say now."

As she said this, she stood up and bowed deeply toward the screen. At the same time, a voice sounded in Xia Liang’s mind.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission. The mission reward has been distributed: 30 Work Points, 100% shares of the Qingyun Grand Hotel which the Host may claim at any time, and a C-level Luck Card has been added to the backpack.]

Completing the mission meant that Zhao Bailian had truly repented. At that, Xia Liang finally let out a slight smile. This mission was surprisingly simple.

"There is no greater virtue than admitting your mistakes and making amends. As an adult, you must take responsibility for your actions."

"Yes, I understand, Anchor," Zhao Bailian replied, bowing once again in thanks. "Then I’ll go apologize to my boyfriend and see if there’s anything I can do to make it up to him."

"Go on."

Xia Liang smiled and waved. With that, Zhao Bailian hung up the video call amidst a wave of "Go on!" comments from the chat. However, many viewers were complaining about this ending.

"Amen! What are you doing, Anchor? Why would you let her repent? Isn’t breaking them up better?"

"Exactly! Aren’t we the type to advise breaking up, not making up?"

"You’ve changed, Anchor! You’re not the Break-up Maniac we knew anymore."

"Ah! The Break-up Maniac isn’t breaking up couples anymore. My youth is over."

...

Reading these comments, a look of utter exasperation crossed Xia Liang’s face as he waved dismissively.

"Give it a rest, will you? I never admitted to being some ’Break-up Maniac.’ I only do it when I have to. Anyway, enough about that. Let’s go out and buy a guitar. I still haven’t performed my talent today."

With that, Xia Liang switched his stream over to Mosquito Live, then left the house and drove to a nearby music shop.

「An hour later」

Xia returned home with a new guitar. Under the distrustful gazes of his viewers, he took out the instrument and gently strummed it a couple of times. Getting a feel for it, he addressed the audience in his stream room.

"Everyone, now that I’ve bought the guitar, what would you like to hear?"

"Anchor! Give us something easy, like ’Only Mama is the Best in the World’!"

"’Two Tigers’ isn’t bad either!"

"’Little Rabbit, Be Good’ is the simplest!"

"Alright, cut it out, you guys upstairs! ’Happy Breakup’! I just broke up with my girlfriend so I could listen to this song!"

Reading these comments, Xia Liang felt that this batch of viewers was getting harder and harder to manage. He just shook his head.

"Singing ’Happy Breakup’ is out of the question. You’re all a bunch of single losers. To get everyone fired up, I’ll sing a song called ’I Believe.’ I hope you like it."

With that said, Xia Liang started strumming the guitar and began to sing into the microphone.

*I want to fly to the sky, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the sun, the world is waiting for me to change~*

*The dreams I dare to dream, I’m not afraid for others to see, for here I can make them all come true~*

As Xia Liang’s voice soared, the rousing melody combined with his Godly Singing Skills to enthrall everyone. It was as if they’d been shot up with adrenaline, filling them with vigor. This was the captivating effect of the Godly Singing Skills he had acquired.

Once the song ended, a flurry of gifts flooded the stream.

"Holy crap! The Anchor can actually sing! Not only that, he plays the guitar so well too!"

"My god! The Anchor is defying the heavens! He can really do it!"

"Honestly, listening to the Anchor sing that song was like a shot of adrenaline. I’m full of motivation."

"I’m dying! One song got me so fired up I actually want to study hard. Don’t bother me, I feel like I can do ten more math problems!"

"Did anyone with a big dick record that? Please share, I plan to listen to it while I’m working overtime."

"Mine is big enough to wrap around my waist, but I didn’t record it."

Seeing this, even Xia Liang couldn’t help but laugh.

"Don’t worry, everyone. I’ll put a recording of the song below the stream for you all to download later."

Hearing Xia Liang’s promise, the audience finally relaxed, but in the next second, they started requesting other songs.

Not wanting to dampen their spirits, Xia Liang sang two more songs before stopping. However, it was clear the audience still wanted more.

"Anchor! Keep going! Don’t stop!"

"That was a heavenly voice! You’re wasting your talent streaming here, Anchor. You should debut as a professional!"

"I agree! Go debut, Anchor! I’m sure you’ll be a huge hit!"

"Give me a break. Do you have any idea what the Anchor’s net worth is? Why would he debut as a singer?"

...

This reminder made everyone recall that Xia Liang was a rich second-generation heir, and a top-tier one at that.

Xia Liang didn’t offer an explanation, instead taking out his phone.

"Alright, the talent show is pretty much over. Now it’s time for the much-anticipated fishing segment. Why don’t you all guess: can I lock down the relationship with her today?"

As he spoke, Xia Liang opened his chat with Susu. He couldn’t forget he still had a mission to complete.

As soon as he opened the chat, several unread messages popped up.

Susu: Brother Xia, go on and play your games then. Susu won’t disturb you.

23:40

Susu: Brother Xia, I’m going to sleep now. I have to help Grandpa roast tea leaves tomorrow. Don’t play games too late. You should go to bed early too.

08:00

Susu: Good morning, Brother Xia! I’m going to wash up and make breakfast.

08:30

Susu: Breakfast is ready! A sandwich and a glass of milk. Susu can only eat this much, haha. [Image.jpg]

08:40

Susu: Alright, Susu is off to Grandpa’s tea shop now.

Seeing that the girl had managed to send so many messages to herself without a single reply from him, Xia Liang had to admire her tenacity. He finally sent a reply.

"Oh, I just woke up."

"Whoa! Anchor, that’s way too half-hearted!"

"Yeah! You’ll make her give up on you like that."

"Anchor, you have to give her at least a little hope."

"Sigh, at this rate, the Anchor won’t be able to reel her in."

...

Susu: Brother Xia, you woke up so late! You must have been playing games until the wee hours last night.

However, reality slapped him in the face almost instantly. Susu’s reply was nearly instantaneous, and a smug smile spread across Xia Liang’s face.

He activated the voice message function and said lazily, "Yeah, played until 4 a.m."

As he spoke, he let out a big yawn, acting as if he still hadn’t had enough sleep. On the other end, standing in a field of tea plants, Susu’s face was a mask of contempt.

You damned Fatty! Taking so long to reply! If it weren’t for your money, I wouldn’t even bother with you! Hmph!

After venting her frustration, Susu composed herself once more.

"Oh, Brother Xia, staying up all night is bad for your health. You shouldn’t play games so late next time. You should sleep early, wake up early, get more sun, and exercise to stay fit."