The message was barely sent when the other party accepted, as if she had been waiting specifically for Lin Yu.
Huang Jing: "Is this the streamer?"
Lin Yu replied with a simple "Yes."
Huang Jing, clearly moved, hurriedly transferred two thousand yuan and added, "Thank you, streamer, for helping me see the scumbag's true colors. Please, accept this."
"Also, I want to apologize for not believing you right away yesterday."
Huang Jing sent a bowing emoji, showing her sincerity.
Lin Yu’s attention was fixed entirely on the two thousand yuan. She licked her slightly dry lips and said, "Since you’ve put it that way, I’ll accept it."
She collected the transfer almost instantly and continued, "You don't need to apologize. After all, you were together for five years; it’s perfectly normal that you trusted him."
If it had been anyone else, they might have cursed out loud at Lin Yu’s bluntness, but Huang Jing was surprisingly graceful.
After chatting for a while, Lin Yu checked her balance. Seeing 2,864 yuan, her anxiety finally subsided. Money really did solve everything.
At 9:00 PM, Lin Yu went live on schedule.
She used the same setup as before—the matchmaker filter.
The viewer count rose rapidly, and upon seeing Lin Yu, they flooded the chat with happy comments.
[Daidaixiong: Good evening, streamer! Love you, love you!]
[Orange Soda: A whole day! Do you know how I survived without you? Sob, sob, sob.]
Lin Yu waved at everyone. "Good evening, everyone."
[User: May I ask why the streamer is wearing this ugly filter? Can you take it off?]
Lin Yu pointed to the matchmaker mole and asked, "Is it not pretty? I'm a matchmaker; this is very much part of my brand."
The comment section erupted with laughter.
[Kunkun: Hahaha, I didn’t realize our streamer was a comedian.]
[Daidaixiong: Seriously, though, what do we have to do to get you to take it off?]
They had been dying of curiosity since yesterday. Yuyu is the Rest of Life had such a sweet voice, sounding quite young, but with that matchmaker filter on, they couldn’t even begin to imagine what she looked like.
[CallMeBigBrother: One Carnival to take off the filter—deal?]
A Carnival was equivalent to 3,000 yuan.
Lin Yu’s eyes lit up the moment she saw the comment. Even with the platform’s split, she would pocket 1,500. She had to admit, she was tempted.
[Orange Soda: Yuyu, agree to it! CallMeBigBrother is a level 43 VIP; he’s definitely a man of his word. It’s a great deal to see your face for a Carnival!]
[Kunkun: Begging the streamer to agree! We want to see your face.]
[GrapeNoSkin: Is the streamer just too ugly to be seen? I bet she won't dare take the filter off. A nice voice doesn't mean everything. Besides, matchmakers are usually women in their forties or fifties; she's probably just an old fraud.]
Huang Jing, lurking in the stream, was also nervous. She knew how hard it was to build a following; it had taken her nearly two years to reach fifty thousand fans. Her recent surge to over a hundred thousand was only due to the gossip surrounding Wu Hao’s infidelity.
She knew she would lose followers once the hype died down, but Yuyu is the Rest of Life was different. She was a new streamer. If she had the looks to match the gimmick of a matchmaker who could read faces, she could definitely cultivate a loyal following. If she could retain a few high-spending "big brothers and sisters," she wouldn't have to worry about her livelihood in the future.
Just as Huang Jing was about to message Lin Yu, she heard her say with a smile:
"Deal."
Lin Yu agreed without hesitation.
The moment she finished speaking, a dazzling animation filled the stream. Fireworks bloomed as a giant Carnival slowly rotated and ascended, layer upon layer, a visual feast.
"Thank you for the Carnival, CallMeBigBrother!"
It was the first time Lin Yu had ever seen a Carnival, and she was genuinely stunned. She couldn't help but grin from ear to ear.
[CallMeBigBrother: Remember to take off the filter, streamer.]
Lin Yu nodded. "No problem."
As long as the money was in her pocket, anything was fine. Just as she was about to remove the filter, someone questioned her.
[GrapeNoSkin: Moving so slowly, are you trying to back out? Trying to get away with it?]
[YouAreTooStupid: Influencers make too much money nowadays. Is showing your face really worth three thousand yuan?]
Lin Yu ignored them and decisively turned off the filter.
For a split second, the stream felt as if it had been paused; the silence was deafening.
Lin Yu leaned in slightly, looking confused. "Why is everyone quiet? Do I look that ugly?"
She had eyes as clear as water, seemingly capable of washing away the dust of the world, and her eyelashes fluttered gently. The viewers felt their heart rates spike. They had never imagined that beneath that comical matchmaker filter lay such a fresh and transcendent beauty.
[Orange Soda: Ahhhhh, the streamer is gorgeous!]
[JingziDontEatFish: With a face like that, why on earth were you wearing that awful filter? You’re losing your mind, streamer!]
[Daidaixiong: @GrapeNoSkin, what was that you were saying earlier? Come on, here’s the mic, say it again.]
GrapeNoSkin didn't dare say a word. She hadn't expected Yuyu is the Rest of Life to be so straightforward—taking off the filter just like that—and to be so stunningly beautiful to boot.
[CallMeBigBrother: The Carnival was worth it. You’re truly beautiful, streamer.]
The chat was soon filled with messages thanking CallMeBigBrother for letting them see a beauty.
[Yingying: Is it just me, or is it wild that the streamer is so young and working as a matchmaker? The contrast is like seeing a dainty lady wielding a giant sledgehammer.]
[CrabBun: Are you single, streamer? What do you think of me?]
After thanking CallMeBigBrother again, Lin Yu moved straight to the point.
"Now that I’ve shown my face, let’s get started. Who wants to discuss their love life? You can request to join the live call. I’ll limit it to three people, then I’m going to sleep."
As soon as the calls were opened, a user named Mingyue connected.
She said excitedly, "Streamer, streamer, I heard you can read faces. Can you help me check out my blind date prospect?"
Lin Yu nodded. The young woman sent a photo to Lin Yu privately and turned on her camera. Mingyue looked adorable, with a pair of small canine teeth.
"The matchmaker and the prospect's parents are all at my house." She turned the camera, and through the crack in the door, viewers could indeed see several people sitting in the living room.
"He’s 28, has a government job, and I want to ask if you think he's reliable. The matchmaker has been praising him to the skies, but I have a feeling she’s pulling my leg."
Lin Yu opened the photo, a look of utter disbelief crossing her face. She asked Mingyue, "Did the matchmaker mention what kind of government job he has?"
"Not really, just that it's within the 'system' and that he's been working there for a few years. He'll be back in half a month, and that's when they'll arrange for us to meet."
Mingyue said helplessly, "I’m only 24 and I don't really want to date, but my parents are in such a rush."
Viewers started spamming the chat.
[Kunkun: What is there that we, the premium members, can't see? Post the photo!]
[LittleFish: The streamer has to protect her privacy; she can't show his face without his consent.]
[Orange Soda: I feel like the streamer frowned just now. Is this guy no good?]
Seeing the questions in the chat, Mingyue felt nervous. She asked Lin Yu, "Streamer, is there something actually wrong with him?"
Lin Yu pressed a hand to her forehead. "You should go ask the matchmaker: does serving time in prison count as a government job?"
"Huh?"
Mingyue couldn't believe her ears. Did Lin Yu mean her blind date was in prison?