Chapter 22

As Jiang Qiuqiu closed her livestream room, her ranking slowly descended, quickly falling out of the top ten.

Ming Mei entered her backstage and sent a message regarding her adjustment to the revenue-sharing ratio.

Ming Mei: “Hello, Anchor Jiang Jiujiu. I’m Ming Mei from the Federal Star Network Livestream Editing Department. After watching your livestream and recordings, I believe you are a very promising new anchor. I’d like to discuss a livestream contract with you. If you’re interested, you can add me as a friend ID xxxx, and we can talk in more detail.”

As Ming Mei sent this message, she quickly received a friend request. After a brief pause, she accepted it.

The negotiation between editors and anchors was beginning.

Jiang Qiuqiu: “Hello.”

Ming Mei: “Hello.”

Jiang Qiuqiu: “You’ve watched my livestreams and recordings. I believe you’ve also tasted the dishes I’ve prepared. I am open to signing a contract and have looked into the standard contracts of the Federal Star Network. I’d like to review the contract.”

Ming Mei thought Jiang Qiuqiu, who spoke softly during the livestream, would be a cute girl in private. However, her direct and concise speech revealed a different side. Upon closer thought, considering how she handled things and conversed in the livestream, Ming Mei could see a glimpse of decisiveness.

Jiang Qiuqiu awaited the editor’s response.

Although Federal Star Network’s contracts were not secret, a template for a contract quickly arrived.

It was a standard upgrade contract, starting from the F level, reassessed annually. The higher the platform’s earnings, the higher the contract level during reassessment, with the highest level being S. Once an anchor reached the S level, they became a top-tier anchor for the Federal Livestream platform.

This contract was similar to others Jiang Qiuqiu had seen, seeming quite fair.

Ming Mei: “You can take your time reviewing the contract. Let me know your response tomorrow.”

Jiang Qiuqiu: “I can give you my response now. I have no objections to the contract, but I hope to modify the revenue split for the first year.”

Ming Mei: “You should know that contracts are generally not subject to change.”

Jiang Qiuqiu: “But I am not in the general situation..”

She’s not being arrogant, just forward-thinking and planning for the future: “I believe that my rankings on the Federal Star Network won’t be a one-time occurrence.”

Jiang Qiuqiu said, as she climbed higher in rankings, she would accumulate more dedicated fans.

Ming Mei also agreed. Many fans in Jiang Qiuqiu’s livestream left messages begging for slots, but due to limited availability, they were often unsuccessful.

Trying something yourself versus watching others, there was a difference in the connection felt. However, once they tasted her food, they wouldn’t forget the experience.

Feeling like one who had once experienced the vastness of the sea after a single drink¹, Jiang Qiuqiu expressed her desire to adjust the revenue split. (means gaining deep understanding from a brief encounter.)

After a brief pause, Ming Mei said, “You’re a newcomer, and I haven’t been in my position for long either. I can tell you that the highest ratio I can strive for is 6:4 (Jiang Qiuqiu: 6).”

Jiang Qiuqiu: “That’s acceptable.”

Everyone was straightforward, discussing contracts as they were and quickly reaching a consensus on future goals.

Jiang Qiuqiu signed an upgraded contract with a 6:4 split, officially joining Ming Mei’s team.

With the contract settled, Ming Mei began planning Jiang Qiuqiu’s next livestream sessions.

Everything seemed smooth at Ming Mei’s place, but—

From an unknown corner, the flower peacock let out a chicken-like cry.