Chapter 21

After the livestream ended, Jiang Qiuqiu rubbed her small face.

Her popularity had risen faster than expected.

Today’s livestream income, even after the platform’s 60-40 split, exceeded one million star coins in her hands.

This sum of money was enough for her to adjust her future plans. Perhaps she could expedite her move to other regions of the Federal Star.

However, what surprised Jiang Qiuqiu the most was not the incoming money but the message from the backstage.

The Federal Star Network’s livestream team had finally extended¹ an olive branch to her. (It means offering cooperation or reconciliation as a gesture of goodwill.)

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Ming Mei was a new editor at Star Network Livestream Company.

Since the company had been established for many years and had risen to a leading position, various departments within the company had formed factions.

Especially the closely related editing department, it had become a large-scale hierarchical battleground.

Top-level editors at the upper echelon had been in the business for a long time, and the fanbases of the anchors under their command numbered in the billions. While many people watched the livestreams, time was limited, and there were moments when the market was saturated.

In a market where hundreds of flowers are blooming and approaching saturation, both new anchors and new editors found it difficult to stand out.

Ming Mei indeed had a tough time as an editor.

When good opportunities arose, they were often snatched up by others. Either the anchors she worked with were eccentric or inconsistent in their streaming schedules. Finding a promising talent proved elusive.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Ming Mei, without any standout candidates in her care, started feeling a bit resigned. Perhaps she could only accept being a lower-tier editor, working hard just to make ends meet.

This sad emotion ceased tonight when she saw the rising new anchor, Jiang Qiuqiu.

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The livestream by this new talent was captivating. Ming Mei promptly gave the livestream room a high rating.

Upon entering, there were no face reveals, but even so, the cooking scenes were aesthetically pleasing. Associating the unseen face with the actions, she felt that this was a beautiful person.

As a food section anchor, Jiang Qiuqiu displayed impressive cooking skills, using the tools for every task well. Ming Mei’s appraisal of Jiang Qiuqiu continued to rise.

She believed that Jiang Qiuqiu had the potential to be popular.

And then, it all concluded, and the tasting test began.

As an editor, although she was only a small one, Ming Mei had some privileges. She used these to secure a tasting slot.

A plate of perfectly cooked braised pork appeared before her.

Taking a bite, Ming Mei, who had been somewhat indifferent, instantly awakened. Her professional instincts made her rapidly evaluate. The dishes she had at the company’s annual feast didn’t taste as good as what this anchor made! The flavor was top-notch, and the braised gugu and rice was a perfect match!

She possessed unparalleled culinary potential! Her speech was interesting, she knew how to find memes, and her unique style of eating during the livestream was distinctive. She had the potential to become famous!

One of Ming Mei’s colleagues from the same company, seeing her suddenly stand up, asked, “Ming Mei, what’s going on with you?”

“Why do I feel like you’ve been struck by lightning?”

“Nothing.” Ming Mei quickly restrained her expression and whispered, “It’s almost the end of the month, and I’m thinking about my anchor’s performance indicators.”

“…Oh, I see.” Just thinking about indicators at a time like this?

She used to soften her stance, and now, it seemed like the performance might be at the bottom.

Unfamiliar with office politics, Ming Mei didn’t understand the exchanged glances.

Her only thought now is to sign Jiang Qiuqiu, who hasn’t fully shone yet, before anyone else!