Several days later, a brand-new high-end gaming PC sat quietly in the living room. Its pristine white case was as spotless as a white lotus, as perfect as a magnificent treasure.
"Perfect!"
Lin Fan and Zhou Yan stood before the computer and high-fived each other, their hearts filled with pride at having assembled it together.
After they placed the order a few days ago, the computer parts and streaming equipment had all arrived one after another over the past few days.
Since there was no extra computer desk at home, they had specially ordered a set of gaming desk and chair for Long Yue.
Once everything was ready, the two of them followed tutorials while carefully putting it all together. After nearly an entire day, they had finally assembled the desk, chair, computer, and streaming equipment, resulting in the brand-new computer before them.
Looking at the brand-new, gorgeous computer, then turning to look at the old relic in his bedroom that had accompanied him for who knew how many years, Lin Fan could not help but feel sentimental.
This computer's specifications were countless times better than his old one. The price of the graphics card alone could probably build five or six of his old computers...
The first computer prepared for the Empress was extravagantly luxurious.
Fortunately, the cost of the computer had not come out of his pocket. Zhou Yan had covered everything, calling it "a small investment and sponsorship for you two as a couple."
That was what he said, but anyone could see that he knew how tight their finances were. Once they bought this computer, they would be left drinking the northwest wind, so he had merely found an excuse to help them out.
"Sister-in-law, how is the computer Lin Fan and I picked out together? Are you satisfied?" Zhou Yan turned around and asked Long Yue with a smile.
"Yes, thank you very much. I will certainly remember this kindness of yours!"
Long Yue solemnly bowed to Zhou Yan in gratitude.
Since becoming Empress, this was the first time she had ever felt such gratitude toward someone!
The benefactor standing before her had saved their household more than forty thousand yuan!
Without his generous help, spending over forty thousand yuan would have pained her for at least several weeks. They might not even have been able to afford instant noodles afterward, forced to live on plain congee and pickles...
Earlier, he had also given Lin Fan forty thousand yuan, allowing them to overcome the household's financial crisis.
At this moment, he was their family's savior!
"No need to be so polite, sister-in-law. We're family."
Zhou Yan was momentarily stunned by Long Yue's solemn gratitude, then smiled and waved his hand.
Lin Fan stood beside them, smiling without saying a word.
Being remembered with gratitude by the Empress was not treatment just anyone could receive.
Now, even when Zhou Yan called her sister-in-law, she seemed no longer angry or inclined to pursue the matter...
"Now that the computer's assembled, I'll install the operating system for you while I'm at it."
Lin Fan sat at the desk, inserted the system USB drive he had prepared in advance into the computer, then pressed the power button.
As soon as he pressed it, the fans inside the case began to whir, and dazzling multicolored lights came on with their rotation.
The moment the screen lit up, he quickly pressed the shortcut key to enter the installation system and began installing the operating system step by step.
Long Yue quietly watched from the side, her heart filled with curiosity and awe.
She had not been idle these past few days either. Under Lin Fan's guidance, she had been learning the basic functions and knowledge of computers. The more she learned, the more astonished she became.
Even a tiny CPU or an ordinary, cheap graphics card was made up of highly sophisticated electronic components.
And by combining those electronic components, one could assemble computers with all sorts of functions!
Like a phone, separated only by a screen, it could accomplish all kinds of things!
It was hard to imagine that such sophisticated, complex treasures had all been created through mortal craftsmanship...
A phone alone had already amazed her greatly, but the appearance of computers had once again reshaped her understanding of mortals.
In her impression, mortals only knew how to till the fields and labor, struggling their entire lives merely for food, clothing, and survival. They were insignificant beings. Yet the mortals here were completely different from those she had known.
Since ancient times, her immortal realm had possessed countless masters skilled in artifact refinement, yet over the long passage of tens of thousands of years, none had ever refined treasures like these...
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Under Long Yue's awed and reverent gaze, Lin Fan quickly installed the system and drivers. A complete, fully functional computer was born.
"All right, the system and drivers are installed. It's ready to use now. Come try it."
Lin Fan rose and gave up his seat, smiling as he invited Long Yue over.
Long Yue slowly sat before the computer and cautiously touched the keyboard and mouse. For some reason, her heart began to flutter.
This was her first computer in this world...
"Next, we'll download some essential software. Open this browser."
Lin Fan pointed to the browser icon on the screen as he instructed her.
Long Yue awkwardly moved the mouse over the browser and clicked lightly. When nothing happened, she clicked again, but there was still no response.
Seeing that neither click had done anything, she could not help growing anxious.
Could she have broken this computer worth more than forty thousand yuan the moment she touched it?
She would feel guilty to death if that happened!
Seeing Long Yue's anxious expression, Lin Fan could not help finding it amusing.
"Computer software isn't like phone apps. One click isn't enough. You need to double-click the left button twice in a row to open it."
"Oh! It really opened!"
Following Lin Fan's instructions, Long Yue double-clicked the left mouse button and opened the browser. Her unease faded, and her lovely face was full of delight.
"Next, enter the software's name into the search bar."
"So many webpage links. Is it this one...?"
"No, that's an advertisement. Ignore anything marked as an ad in the bottom right corner."
"This is the official website. Click into it, then click download."
"Oh..."
"I heard people online say it's best to install 390 antivirus software on a computer. Should we install it too?"
"...No. That thing is practically malware. The computer's built-in firewall is enough."
"Why did you install everything to the C drive by default?"
"Can't I?"
"You can... Anyway, your storage is so huge you'll never use it all..."
With Lin Fan guiding her step by step, practically chewing everything up and feeding it to her, Long Yue gradually installed each piece of software she needed on the computer.
Whenever she encountered something she did not know how to operate, Lin Fan would reach over from behind, place his hand over hers, and guide the mouse while explaining it to her.
Although he could have simply installed everything for her at once, she would need to stream by herself in the future. It was better for her to operate the computer more and become familiar with it.
Watching Lin Fan and Long Yue teach each other hand in hand, looking so intimate, Zhou Yan suddenly felt that he seemed a little unnecessary standing there.
Were they really just ignoring his existence like this...?
He knew the two of them had a loving relationship, but they should at least spare a thought for other people's feelings, right?!
"Ding!"
At that moment, a notification sound suddenly came from Zhou Yan's phone.
Hearing the sound, Lin Fan and Long Yue finally remembered that Zhou Yan was still beside them and turned to look at him together.
Zhou Yan checked his phone, and his face immediately lit up with delight.
"Oh! Perfect timing!"
"Sister-in-law, your character portrait is finished!"
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