As she watched the Original Host sincerely admit her mistake, her eyes full of emotion and gratitude, the last traces of awkwardness and frustration in Lu Xiaoxiao's heart disappeared completely.
She could tell that the other girl had truly taken her words to heart and understood where the problem lay.
Her "lesson" had achieved its purpose. There was no point in dwelling on it any longer.
Lu Xiaoxiao waved a hand, her tone turning light again. "All right, all right. Nothing's better than recognizing your mistakes and correcting them! Since everything turned out well in the end, I forgive you!"
Hearing that explicit forgiveness, the Original Host immediately smiled through her tears. Though her smile was still bashful, her eyes grew much brighter, as if a heavy burden had finally been lifted from her shoulders.
Once the atmosphere had eased, Lu Xiaoxiao gave it some thought, then added seriously, "But it was one thing when I didn't know. Now that I do, that 'inner-thought livestream' has to stop. You have to promise me you'll shut it down. That won't be a problem, right?"
She certainly didn't want every thought in her head broadcast live like a family meeting. She would have no privacy at all!
The Original Host quickly nodded, her tone firm. "Yes! I understand! I wasn't... planning to keep doing it anyway."
Beyond agreement, there seemed to be something else in her tone.
Lu Xiaoxiao picked up on it keenly and asked, puzzled, "Really? Then do you have something else planned?"
The Original Host raised her head and looked at Lu Xiaoxiao. Her gaze became exceptionally calm, even carrying a gentleness that seemed born of acceptance.
She nodded softly. Her voice was quiet, yet remarkably clear. "Yes. Actually... after learning the truth about my background and resolving what