She became a heartthrob among internet celebrities.

The voice acting work for the game is progressing smoothly; Jiang Lai only needed to go twice to complete it.

One day, Jiang Lai had nothing to do, so she opened Douyin (TikTok), only to be prompted that the application needed to be updated.

"Such a sudden and major update?" Jiang Lai clicked into the app center, but the background update process was very slow.

"Never mind, I'll just wait." Jiang Lai turned on her computer, intending to binge-watch the show.

Surprisingly, her phone rang; someone was calling. Jiang Lai picked up the phone and saw it was an unfamiliar number, but she answered it without hesitation.

"Hello? Hello, who are you?"

"Hello, is this Ms. Jiang Lai?"

"I am, are you?"

"Oh, Ms. Jiang, hello. I'm an official staff member of Douyin. My name is Wang Tingwen. You can just call me Xiao Wang."

"Hello, what can I do?"

"It's like this, Ms. Jiang, have you seen the new section in the latest version of Douyin? The主播 support program, I wonder if you'd be interested?"

"I'm sorry, I've been busy with other things lately. I just updated Douyin today, so I haven't looked into what you're talking about yet."

"Oh, is that so? No problem. Miss Jiang, would it be convenient for you to add me on WeChat? I'll tell you the whole story."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you. This phone number is the WeChat account."

"Okay, I'll add you in a bit. Please accept my request, Miss Jiang."

"Well, I see."

"Sorry to bother you, I'll hang up now?"

"Okay, bye~"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Lai quickly received a friend request on WeChat, which she accepted immediately. Meanwhile, Douyin (TikTok) had also been updated.

Wang Tingwen: Hello, Ms. Jiang!

Jiang Lai: Hello!

Wang Tingwen: [Images] [Images]

Wang Tingwen: This is my employee ID, my workstation, and a photo of our company. Let me state upfront that I am not a scammer and will not ask you for any fees during our conversation. Please rest assured.

Jiang Lai: Okay!

Wang Tingwen: Since you haven't paid attention to our support program yet, let me tell you about it first.

Wang Tingwen: [Image]

Wang Tingwen: If you go to the official Douyin column, you will see the same explanation as the picture.

Wang Tingwen: This event is mainly aimed at self-media streamers who haven't joined a guild. For streamers with potential, our platform will provide support, such as having official staff participate in the management of the live stream, or providing them with popular spots, recommendations, etc. There will also be specialized streamer training. However, if you sign a contract with the platform, you cannot sign with other guilds, and you cannot switch to other similar video platforms during the contract period.

Wang Tingwen: However, if you sign a contract with the platform, the income is split 30/70, and the streamer can get 70%, which is actually very cost-effective.

Wang Tingwen: Of course, our platform also has requirements for streamers, such as a clear positioning and a large fan base, etc.

Wang Tingwen: I'm in charge of discovering potential live streamers. Ms. Jiang, your data has been quite good. Are you interested in signing a contract with the platform?

Jiang Lai: Can I think about it?

Wang Tingwen: Of course, you can learn more about this mechanism before making a choice. Just tell me when the time comes.

Jiang Lai: Okay, thank you.

Jiang Laiqie returned to the Douyin app and found that the entire interface had been redesigned. It was very different from before, becoming much cleaner and more refreshing, and the functions had become more complete.

In the most prominent recommendation spot is an official post from the Douyin (TikTok) account: 【Douyin Anchor Support Program! Here for you!】

Jiang Lai clicked in and carefully read through the text, thoroughly analyzing the feasibility of the matter.

001: "I think it's a good idea. You can take advantage of this trend to gain more followers. Your favorability rating is just a little short of redeeming the next reward."

"Why haven't we reached the next stage yet after all this time? They always say we're just a little short."

"Upgrading? The higher you go, the more favorability you need! Don't make a fuss."

"Okay." Jiang Lai had nothing more to say, and she switched back to WeChat.

Jiang Lai: Ms. Wang! Are you there? May I ask you something?

Wang Tingwen: Yes, it's possible, please ask!

Jiang Lai: If I agree to join this program, will I need to follow the platform's arrangements when posting videos or doing live streams in the future? How much support will the platform provide me? How many streamers does the platform plan to sign? What if some streamers are in the same direction?

Wang Tingwen: If Ms. Jiang chooses to sign, the platform will only offer suggestions, but will not make it mandatory. Of course, if the traffic is too low, the platform will also reduce its recommendations for the streamer. The support plan includes, but is not limited to, creating trending topics, helping to get on the hot search list, providing popular spots, and connecting streamers with products, etc. This project is currently in its early stages, and we expect to sign 75 people, with about five people in each different track.

Wang Tingwen: We encourage and support healthy competition among live streamers.

Jiang Lai: Understood

Jiang Lai: If I agree to join this support program, will I be automatically selected?

Wang Tingwen: It's just an application; we also have specialists to analyze and review it.

Jiang Lai: I understand. Could you please sign me up? I just want to join in the fun.

Wang Tingwen: Okay! I'll contact you again if there are any updates!

Jiang Lai: Understood! Thank you!

Jiang Lai also tried out Douyin's new features and then posted an update saying she would be live streaming that night.

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Jiang Lai started her live stream on time that evening.

--First!!

—It's rare to see you livestream. Aren't you always lazy whenever you can?

—Woman, if you keep doing this, you're going to lose us!

—If you don't say something nice to appease us today, this matter won't be over!

"Good evening, everyone! This is my first live stream after the Douyin update. I'm mainly here to familiarize myself with the new features and chat with you all."

—I see, we were just incidental.

—Little brat, do you even have a heart? I can't sleep without hearing your voice every night. I care about you deeply, but you treat me like I'm dispensable? I get it, you just don't love me enough.

—So there's no fixed theme today?

Singing or storytelling are both acceptable!

--Sing!!!

—How about trying the PK feature? It seems really interesting.

"PK? I've never played before, but I'd like to give it a try. Shall I connect?" Jiang Lai clicked on the live PK, and the system randomly selected PK opponents based on her live stream location.

On the other half of the screen, a room with an Instagram-worthy style appeared, featuring a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in ancient costume with an exotic flair.

Wow! There's a beautiful woman across from me!!

—Below, isn't that the brocade zither? It's a case of two paths meeting on a narrow road.

—But Alai and Jinse aren't really deadlocked, are they? It can't be that bad, it can't be that bad.

—Aren't there any competitors among similar streamers? That's ridiculous. You've heard the saying "rivals in the same trade are enemies," right?

Jinse's fans were even more direct.

—What? Is this the one who stole our Jinse role?

—It's not exactly robbery, it's just that they don't really get along with our family.

Brothers! We can't let Jinse lose this round, or we'll lose face!

—It's her! She's someone I know well!

—Charge! Brothers!

"Everyone, don't rush, let me ask!" Jinse turned on her microphone and asked, "It's Sister Alai! I've heard you do voice acting for 'Peach Blossom Smile' before, it was really good! I also do voice acting, what a coincidence!"

Jiang Lai greeted them and said directly, "Hello~ Shall we decide on the punishment for later?"

Jinse's Live Stream:

—How can you say that Jinse is a senior? Doesn't this person even exchange a few pleasantries with her? How rude!

—Let them show their face! Their voice is nice, but I wonder what they look like; probably an ugly duckling.

—Make sure the other side can't stream for a month!

—This punishment is barely effective against them; they don't stream much anyway.

—Never be able to stream again? Quit the internet?

—Isn't this a bit inappropriate? They didn't do anything wrong, did they?

—The person opposite is still a student, there's no need to go to such lengths.

—What school?

——Teito University

-666

—Anyway, we definitely can't let Jinse lose later!

Jinse watched the words in the live stream that defended her and belittled Jiang Lai, and a secret sense of pleasure rose in her heart.

"There's no need to show your face. It's not good to force them. What if they have reservations?" Although she didn't know why the other party hadn't shown their face, she understood that if Jiang Lai showed her face, she would definitely lose.

Jinse is too soft-hearted!

Jinse is beautiful inside and out!

—She's so wonderful! I love her!

Jiang Lai was also discussing the punishment with everyone in the live stream.

Let's sing a song?

Singing is fine, it's just for fun, don't take it too seriously.

—Agreed, but the other side looks alright. If they show their face and stream, they might have a better chance of winning than us!

—Then we need to give gifts!

"No need for that! Let's just play casually! No need to send gifts!" Jiang Lai stopped everyone in the live stream who was getting a little carried away.

"Hey lady! How about we decide who sings a song and then sends a small gift to the other person's livestream?"

—Ugh! What kind of green tea is this?! Who's her sister?!

—Go Jinse! Crush them!

—This is so ridiculous!

Jinse: "Oh dear, the person opposite me is younger than me, she just said it casually, everyone don't overthink it~"

"Okay, then let's go with this punishment! I'm muting my mic now!"

......

"Mmm." Jiang Lai also muted her microphone.

"Everyone, there's no need to spend money to send them! Just tap the free light sticks a couple of times, we're not competing for that."

—Why start a PK if you don't want to win! You lie down, we'll take the lead, okay?

—What have you been up to lately, Alai? It feels like it's been ages since you've posted anything.

—Promise me you'll post more content, okay? I've practically worn out all your old videos!!!

—I'd like to see more about daily life at Imperial University! Could you film more vlogs?

"Sure! I'll try to do more promotions and shoot more videos if I have the chance in the future~"

"Recently, I've been busy with my coursework, and I also took on a voice acting job. It's not for radio dramas, but for voice acting for game characters."

"Next steps? No plans, we'll see!"

After both sides muted their microphones and waited for five minutes, the health bars at the bottom of the screen showed a trend of neither giving way.

"You guys are working so hard, it makes me look so useless," Jiang Lai sighed.

—Good to know!

—To live up to our expectations, please try to post more videos!!

—Will this woman really listen to us?

—Sent, please don't let it go to waste.

Jinse's Live Stream:

—Don't rush to give gifts, everyone. Listen to me, wait until the time is almost right before giving them all out, so the other side won't have time to catch up.

—Everyone with a little money, please support Jinse!

—You can also click on free little gifts!

—We need to let them know we're not to be trifled with!

—Stay calm, brothers! We can't afford to lose to a junior!