C10 The Storm of the Live Stream

Tang Qingjing was Chiang Hao's sister, the only kin he had in this world, and he couldn't stand the thought of anyone harming her.

"What's the matter? Who's been giving you a hard time?" Chiang Hao inquired.

"Brother..." Tang Qingjing nestled into Chiang Hao's embrace, her eyes brimming with tears.

With gentle probing, Chiang Hao learned the full extent of the situation.

Tang Qingjing had recently used a new, high-quality camera for her live stream, which significantly improved the video and audio, drawing in a flood of viewers. Overnight, her following surged by 100,000, hitting a milestone of 200,000 followers, many of whom were students from A University.

During the broadcast, several viewers recognized Tang Qingjing's equipment and lauded her as a glamorous and wealthy beauty.

Her real identity became a hot topic in Shark TV's Fish Bar, but the conversation took a dark turn when someone claimed that Tang Qingjing, who had grown up in poverty, could only afford such luxurious gear because she was being financially supported by someone else.

The rumor of Tang Qingjing being "kept" had spread like wildfire across the campus. Today, as she walked into her classroom, she was met with odd stares from her classmates, leaving her feeling deeply uncomfortable and wronged.

The taste of being misunderstood was truly agonizing.

By this morning, Tang Qingjing's Shark TV following had plummeted to just 80,000 fans.

Moreover, her private messages were bombarded with inexplicable insults, some clearly from trolls paid to harass her.

Typically, only two types of people would spread such rumors.

One was an enemy from Tang Qingjing's real life, aiming to tarnish her reputation; the other was an envious stranger online, intentionally crafting posts to drag her name through the mud.

Regardless of the perpetrator, Chiang Hao was determined not to let these damaging rumors spread and wound his sister.

He meticulously reviewed the origin, escalation, and details of the incident in the Fish Bar and discovered that the instigator was a streamer known as "White Rabbits". Her post was crafted with striking imagery, the language polished by a professional writer, making it dangerously provocative.

To ensure the thread's credibility, it included several photos of Tang Qingjing's everyday life.

Once the thread went live, numerous online instigators joined in, propelling the story to trending status.

All the evidence pointed to someone who knew Tang Qingjing orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

"Start by posting on Shark TV to clear things up online, then go live and captivate the audience with your singing. The streaming world respects talent, and if your voice is as beautiful as I know it is, your fans will rally around you," Chiang Hao reassured her as he gently patted her head. "Don't worry about the detractors; I'll handle them and ensure they get what they deserve."

"I'm on it," Tang Qingjing replied, nodding earnestly.

"I'll draft the post for you," Chiang Hao offered after a moment's thought.

His newly enhanced memory, courtesy of the Heart of Wisdom, had revitalized long-forgotten knowledge in his mind.

He was confident that his crafted clarification would far surpass anything an average person could write.

"You write the post; I'll start the live stream and explain everything to my fans. I'm sure the ones who stick around are my true supporters, and those who leave were just passersby or critics," Tang Qingjing said, her spirits lifted by Chiang Hao's support.

"Take this; it's good for your voice," Chiang Hao said, handing her the Profound Melody Pill that came with a system upgrade.

With this pill, her singing could reach divine levels.

Chiang Hao was certain that with her enchanting voice, she would win over the viewers and draw in a wave of new fans.

"Is this candy?" Tang Qingjing asked, eyeing the pill that reminded her of the pig oil candy from her childhood.

"Yes, go ahead and eat it," Chiang Hao nodded.

He knew that if he told her it was a pill to enhance her voice, she might be skeptical and refuse. But by calling it candy, she'd have no hesitation.

"Mmm, it's really sweet," Tang Qingjing said, the comfort making her sigh contentedly.

After indulging in the candy Chiang Hao gave her, she felt an all-encompassing sense of comfort, and her throat savored an endless sweetness.

Once the candy was gone, the siblings set to work, dividing tasks and bustling about.

Tang Qingjing had assumed it was just a regular piece of candy, but as soon as she began to sing, she noticed a dramatic change in her voice. Her vocal range had expanded, and her pitch and tone control were significantly more precise.

"Chiang Hao, the candy you gave me has had such a huge effect. My singing sounds so much better now, and my understanding of music has greatly improved."

Tang Qingjing paused her live stream, bounced out of the bedroom, and hugged Chiang Hao, who was busy drafting a statement.

Chiang Hao was thrilled to hear about his sister's transformation, knowing well that the system's pills were truly remarkable.

"Take a look at the statement I've written for you. Is there anything you'd like to add?" Chiang Hao asked, showing Tang Qingjing the content on the computer.

Tang Qingjing skimmed it and was impressed by Chiang Hao's fluid prose and meticulous logic. "It's perfect," she said. "I'm going to post it right now."

Shortly after, the post was pinned to the top of the "Yu You" forum.

Resuming her live stream, Tang Qingjing captivated her audience with her melodious voice. Within half an hour, the viewer count soared to 500,000.

The live stream was a flurry of gifts. Wealthy fans showered Tang Qingjing with support.

"This half-immortal isn't quite as dazzling sent out 5 rockets."

"Sister Jing's die-hard fans sent out 66 planes."

"Jing, Snow, sent out 520 love letters."

"I'm watching from Mount Godwin and sending little sister 2 super rockets."

...

Wealthy patrons were going wild with their gifts, while ordinary fans, enchanted by the host's singing, couldn't contain their excitement, flooding the chat with a barrage of enthusiastic comments.

"I've never heard such a beautiful voice before."

"This host is gorgeous, and her voice is sweet. I'm an instant fan."

"I've been watching live streams for years, only tuning into gaming and outdoor streams. Today, I stumbled upon this one and discovered the most beautiful singing voice!"

"This host has opened my eyes to a whole new world."

"Drawn in by the looks, captivated by the talent."

"This host's singing is way better than Feng Yimo's."

"It's not just that he outshines Feng Yimo, he even surpasses domestic and international stars."

...

A barrage of bullet comments swarmed the screen, piling up and blurring together, leaving Tang Qingjing struggling to make out their content.