Sweet Girl Style vs. Mature Older Sister Style

"Sister-in-law, your gaming skills are already more than enough."

After watching Long Yue win a game, Zhou Yan said with satisfaction.

"Really?!"

Long Yue's pretty face lit up, and her heart leaped for joy, as if she had rediscovered the delight she felt when she first learned immortal techniques and was recognized and praised by everyone in the world.

She had finally proven herself, proving her strength as the Empress of the Extreme Saint Heavenly Palace!

"Since your skills have passed the test, the next step is to learn how to communicate properly with the bosses," Zhou Yan said.

Hearing this, Long Yue looked confused.

"Do I need to practice communication skills to be a gaming companion?"

"Of course, sister-in-law. This is a very important skill, and in some ways, even more important than your gaming skills!"

"There are two types of gaming companions: one is high-level and highly skilled, specializing in carrying bosses to higher ranks. These are mostly male companions. The other type doesn't require high rank or skill, specializing in entertaining bosses and providing emotional value to them. These are usually female companions."

As a boss who used to frequently hire gaming companions, Zhou Yan patiently explained to Long Yue from a customer's perspective.

Long Yue understood only half of it.

"What do you mean by emotional value?"

"Emotional value, simply put, means doing whatever it takes to make the boss happy."

Lin Fan explained as he leisurely sat down in front of Long Yue.

"From now on, consider me your boss. We're in a game right now. If I get the first kill, what should you say?"

Long Yue knew the simulation test had begun. She composed herself, thought seriously for a moment, and then said:

"Boss, you're amazing!"

"Hmm..."

Lin Fan and Zhou Yan both stroked their chins, their expressions thoughtful.

"Yanzi, what do you think?" Lin Fan turned to look at Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan shook his head without hesitation.

"Her voice is pleasant, a solid 10 points, but it lacks emotion and sounds perfunctory. In terms of emotion, it's only a meager 5 points! Calling the boss 'boss' deducts another 10 points! Overall evaluation: 5 points!"

"A qualified female gaming companion should have a pleasant voice, full of emotion, and know how to address the boss correctly!"

After hearing so much, Long Yue was stunned.

"Is there really this much required for just a gaming companion...?"

"Of course. Don't underestimate any profession in this world!" Lin Fan said with a serious expression.

"Then... what should I do?" Long Yue asked humbly.

"Yanzi has experience with this, so let him demonstrate for you. Yanzi."

Lin Fan paused for a moment, about to speak, but found himself unable to. He decisively threw the problem back to Zhou Yan beside him.

"Why do I have to demonstrate..."

Zhou Yan rolled his eyes at Lin Fan reluctantly, but under Long Yue's curious and eager gaze, he cleared his throat and then, pitching his voice higher, demonstrated:

"Brother~ You're so amazing~ So cute~"

Lin Fan: "..."

Long Yue: "..."

As soon as Zhou Yan spoke in his sweet-girl voice, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Although it was the middle of summer, Long Yue suddenly felt a chill run through her body, and goosebumps rose all over her.

Ugh! How disgusting!

How could a grown man say such things!

If she encountered a man like this on the Immortal-Demon Continent, she would probably be unable to resist cleaving him with her sword!

"Hey, you two, say something. This is making me feel really awkward..."

Zhou Yan's old face flushed red, and he immediately regretted it.

Lin Fan, that guy, was too embarrassed to say it himself and insisted he do it. Now his reputation was ruined...

"Ahem, alright, the demonstration is over. Now it's your turn to try."

Lin Fan coughed lightly to ease the awkward atmosphere, then turned his gaze to Long Yue.

Long Yue wore a pained expression, like she was constipated. Forcing down her discomfort, she tried to pitch her voice higher and called out to Lin Fan:

"B-brother..."

"No, your voice is too awkward and unnatural. You sound unwilling. How can you win over the boss? Try again."

"Brother..."

"That's much more natural, but there's still not enough emotion! Be a little more coquettish, with that sweet-girl vibe that's sweet with a hint of flirtatiousness."

"Brother, big brother~"

"Mhm! Much better, let's do a full take again!"

"Big brother is so amazing~ so good..."

"Mhm, quite good, let's do it again."

Lin Fan nodded approvingly, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Long Yue's face was already flushed red. Seeing his enjoyment, she suddenly felt like she'd been tricked. Angrily, she grabbed his collar and glared at him with murderous intent.

"Demon Supreme! You didn't intentionally make me call you that, did you?! Brother! Brother!"

By the time she reached "brother," she was practically gritting her teeth, spitting out each word with venom.

"What are you saying, Empress? I'm merely practicing with you in my capacity as your boss. How could I have such intentions!"

Lin Fan adopted the posture of a gentleman, meeting Long Yue's gaze unflinchingly.

"Hmph!"

Long Yue snorted and released Lin Fan. Blushing, she sat back down, clearly stating:

"If you want me to speak like this, with a forced voice, I can't do it!"

Speaking in that cutesy, cooing tone, as if throwing a tantrum, disgusted even herself!

What's more, it was a complete insult to her dignity as an Empress!

She was the Empress of the Immortal Realm, not some sweet girl!

If they wanted her to speak like that, they might as well kill her!

"Since the sweet girl style isn't suitable, how about trying another style, like... the mature older sister style?" Lin Fan suggested after a moment of thought.

It was indeed a bit too jarring to have a noble Empress adopt a sweet girl persona. He himself felt it was strange, but perhaps the mature older sister style would be a perfect fit!

Isn't an Empress the very definition of a mature older sister!

"What is this 'mature older sister' style?"

Long Yue furrowed her brows slightly, looking puzzled.

Lin Fan remained silent for a moment, then turned to look at Zhou Yan again.

"Yanzi..."

"Don't even think about it, I absolutely refuse to demonstrate again!" Zhou Yan's words were resolute.

He had already lost face demonstrating the sweet girl persona; now they wanted him to demonstrate the mature older sister style? Not a chance!

"Just one last time! Only you can perfectly capture that vivid voice and feeling!"

Lin Fan pleaded with utmost sincerity.

"Alright then, one last time! Absolutely the last time!"

Under Lin Fan's persistent praise, Zhou Yan hesitated for a moment, cleared his throat again, and imitated the demeanor and tone of a mature older sister:

"Little brother, do you like big sister~ Do you want big sister to step on you~ Hm~?"

Long Yue: "..."

"This... this is... the mature older sister style...?"

"Do I really have to talk to bosses like this...?"

Long Yue's cheeks twitched slightly, her face filled with disdain.

This way of speaking and this voice immediately reminded her of a sect in the Immortal Realm called the Joyful Union Sect, where most of the seductive female disciples spoke like that...

"There's no helping it, bosses really like this. The sweet girl and mature older sister styles are the two most popular styles nowadays."

Lin Fan and Zhou Yan nodded solemnly.

Seeing this, Long Yue's face showed deep helplessness and despair.

She really couldn't understand if mortal men of this era all preferred women with this kind of style