Cyber Proposal

At eight in the evening, almost as soon as the stream went live, a flood of viewers poured in, making it lag for a moment.

But after entering the stream, nobody saw the streamer's face right away, and protests erupted.

[Where's the streamer? I'm about to riot!]

[Aaaaaah, turn on the camera! The camera!]

"Good evening, everyone," Yu Nian's voice soon came through the microphone. "Please give me a moment. I got home late and haven't finished setting things up."

[It's fine, we're just glad you're streaming.]

[Hehe, I'm ready!]

[05 said Rice Cake was really ugly, but another streamer said Rice Cake was really handsome. I'm so confused. How can their descriptions be so different?]

[I only came because I heard he was doing a face reveal. I'm more inclined to believe Shaoyan. Nothing truthful ever comes out of 05's mouth.]

Shaoyan was the person who had interviewed right before Yu Nian. He had also praised Yu Nian's looks on his stream, making plenty of people curious about Yu Nian's face.

[Still, Shaoyan probably exaggerated a little to be nice. There's no way he looks as amazing as Shaoyan made him sound.]

[It's taking this long? Is he scared to turn on the camera?]

[I have a bad feeling about this...]

Yu Nian hadn't expected a whole crowd of random viewers to show up just to wait for his face reveal, as if he were some huge celebrity. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"What's that saying? Pictures are for reference only. The actual product takes precedence."

"Beauty is subjective. That streamer was just being nice, so don't set your expectations too high. You'll put a lot of pressure on me."

[Told you. He's already putting up defenses.]

[It's okay, Nian Bao. I'll love you no matter what you look like~]

Just then, a video feed suddenly appeared on the stream. A young man in a blue sweater stood in front of the camera, but unfortunately, the limited angle only showed him from the chest down.

Still, his figure was clearly slim and tall, nothing like the short, fat person Qinggang had described.

Most of the viewers felt reassured, and some had already started screaming.

At the same time, a notification flashed across the screen: [Guardian Deity 'Y' has entered the stream.]

[Tilt the camera up a little, streamer! The suspense is killing me!]

[Lmao, Boss Y showed up the moment the camera came on. I'm starting to suspect you live next door to the streamer.]

The camera shook twice, and a slender hand appeared in the frame. A clear, gentle voice reached everyone watching. "How's this? Is the angle right?"

Then, without warning, a face appeared in close-up on the screen.

Yu Nian's wispy bangs left much of his smooth forehead exposed, bringing his features into sharper focus.

Below were his smiling eyes and brows. The little mole on the bridge of his nose stood out against his fair skin like an exquisite finishing touch from his creator, lending his otherwise gentle, harmless features an unexpected allure.

[Aaaaaaaaaah-husband, husband, husband!]

[Wifey, what are you doing here? Come home with me right now /pulls out a sack.jpg]

[You're actually this gorgeous? I've figured it out. You're my long-lost wife, sob sob.]

[Hi, wifey. Please hold out your finger. It's urgent. /pulls out a ring /proposes on the spot /rose /rose]

[Don't come so close! I thought you were about to kiss me! I can't take this, aaaaaah! /puts on a respirator.jpg]

Yu Nian froze, dazzled by the flurry of comments. Some were calling him husband, others wife, and a few were downright explicit. His face suddenly flushed.

"Everyone, calm down..."

[Is baby blushing? So cute.]

[Nian Bao, what did you feed me? I'm burning up.]

[Why are you so innocent, Nian Bao? Let your big sister have a look.]

Yu Nian covered the camera, looking a little lost. Clearly, he hadn't yet learned how to handle the crowd of thirsting viewers his sudden face reveal had attracted.

"I'm not blushing. Behave yourselves."

There was no real bite to Yu Nian's voice. He was like a cat swatting at someone without extending its claws, only making their hearts itch.

If the comments could make sounds, they would have been wolf-whistling through the screen.

Yu Nian steadied his breathing. He hadn't expected showing his face to cause such a commotion.

He adjusted the camera, sat back in his chair, then shrank the facecam window and moved it into a corner.

His fans' comments continued flooding in, and plenty of people sent gifts too, but the most stunning sight was the screenful of battleships Y suddenly showered him with.

[Y gifted streamer Rice Cake Isn't Cake: Deep-Sea Battleship x99]

[Wait, bro? Sis? You?]

[Zero-frame startup... /fog]

[Huh? Huh? What's this? Get it away from me, I'm sick with envy!]

[Boss Y, why did you just gift away the down payment on my house?]

[Damn, I'm laughing at how broke I am, hahaha.]

[Y gifted streamer Rice Cake Isn't Cake: Rose Gold Rain x1]

Rose Gold Rain wasn't the most expensive gift, but it still cost a thousand each. Roses scattered across the screen amid flecks of gold, creating a gorgeous display.

[Heh, your true intentions are showing. I can't even be bothered to say it.]

[A cyber proposal? Is... is this allowed?]

[First battleships, now roses. How is this any different from showing up to marry him with a grand bridal procession?]

[Aaah, I won't allow it! Nian Bao is mine!]

Yu Nian was still reeling from those ninety-nine battleships when a romantic shower of roses filled the screen before him.

It was his first time seeing this gift animation, and he couldn't help staring.

Only when he caught sight of the comment about marriage did Yu Nian hurriedly wipe his desk and take a sip of water, then click refresh several times with his mouse.

[? Streamer, you're so busy, haha.]

Yu Nian cleared his throat and quickly pulled himself together. "Thank you, Boss Y, for the ninety-nine... ninety-nine battleships."

[Streamer, why is your voice shaking?]

Yu Nian wiped the nonexistent drool from the corner of his mouth, already screaming inside.

So much money, so much money! That's thirty fewer years of grinding!

Outwardly, however, his smile remained as bright as a little sun as he offered Y his well wishes. "May Boss Y be happy every day, and may everything go your way."

"And I wish everyone watching good health and good spirits every day. Thank you for your gifts."

Although Yu Nian had advised Y against sending expensive gifts before, he knew repeating himself would only become annoying and make him seem insincere. He might as well graciously offer his well wishes instead.

Today was simply a special occasion.

He knew Y was someone who understood reasonable limits...

Yu Nian glanced at those ninety-nine battleships again, hesitating. Reasonable limits... really?

[Y: Get some rest early.]

[Bot boss.]

[Y: What does bot mean?]

[...]

[Doesn't Boss Y usually leave after sending gifts and checking in? Why are they still here today?]

[Dummy above, obviously they can't bear to leave the streamer's gorgeous face~]

[What a loss. I've been staring at a handsome guy through my screen every day and never even knew it. /clutches chest.jpg]

Their compliments made Yu Nian terribly embarrassed. "You're all being so over the top. Anyone who didn't know better would think I'd paid for fake comments."

[We're not exaggerating at all. Baby, you're so gorgeous, sob sob.]

[Baby, you're a little cake!]

[Person above, Rice Cake Isn't Cake.]

[...That joke was ice-cold.]

"Get a grip, everyone," Yu Nian said helplessly. "Are you all drunk tonight?"

[Streamer, my heart is drunk on you.]

[Drag that person out and use them to fry a couple of dishes. They're way too greasy!]

Yu Nian couldn't hold back his laughter, and even his ears were a little red.

He loved his viewers' compliments, but some of their remarks still made him shy. Worried he wouldn't be able to control his expression on camera, he could only try to change the subject.

"Thank you for all the love, everyone, but I'm going to play now. Can we talk about something else?"

[Okay, okay, wifey baby!]

[Husband, I'll listen to anything you say. /so smitten I've lost my mind.jpg]

Yu Nian: "..."

Why did he feel like his viewers were teasing him?!