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Chapter 3 - Chapter 2: Livestream Fortune-Telling

The couple's expressions visibly stiffened upon hearing her words, and the smiles that had just hung on their faces gradually disappeared. The man, in particular, showed even more anger.

"What do you mean by that!?"

Anyone hearing such ominous words on the verge of marriage would not be too pleased.

If it weren't for the fact that Mu Yunchu was a young girl, the man might have already angrily rushed forward.

"Yu Ting, forget it." The gentle woman quickly held his arm, her soft voice helping him regain a bit of composure, "Let's not create extra trouble."

She was not only unangered but also smiled gently at Mu Yunchu.

Looking back at the sign of the shop behind her, she showed a look of understanding and asked, "Young lady, is this your family's shop?"

"I'm sorry, we really don't have this kind of need, but we're getting married, so here's a small red envelope for you, consider it a little auspicious gesture, okay?"

As she spoke, she took out a pre-prepared red envelope from her bag and handed it over.

The man called Yu Ting, although still unhappy, did not say anything.

Mu Yunchu looked down at the red envelope, frowning even more tightly, her eyes full of reluctance. As she pushed the envelope back, she also handed over a yellow peace charm.

"Keep this, it can ensure safety."

The woman initially wanted to decline, not believing that such an inconspicuous little thing could guarantee her safety. But when she met Mu Yunchu's eyes, she seemed to be entranced, inexplicably keeping the item.

It wasn't until the two were driving back that the woman was still thinking about it.

"I don't know if it's my imagination, but ever since she said those words, I've been feeling a bit anxious."

That phrase 'certain death' lingered in her mind like a spell, refusing to go away.

Chen Yuting took one hand to comfort her, "Nian Nian, stop thinking about such ridiculous things. The fortune-tellers my mother consulted all said we're a match made in heaven. I guess it's a gimmick she learned from her family to attract customers."

"But... what if..."

Before she could finish, a sudden change occurred. Chen Yuting's expression changed as he had to focus all his attention on the out-of-control truck ahead.

He jerked the steering wheel, applying the brakes urgently underfoot.

"Nian Nian! Hold on tight!"

With the sound of sharp, screeching tires on the ground, their car spun almost twice before crashing straight into the retaining wall beside them.

"Ah!!!"

The screams suddenly stopped. Both of their heads suffered varying degrees of impact, leaving them unconscious, uncertain of life or death.

No one noticed that at the moment of the crash, a faint golden light emanated from Su Nian's body. Simultaneously, the peace charm in her bag ignited without wind, reduced to ashes.

...

After they left, Mu Yunchu turned her attention back to the shop owner next door.

Seeing him stand in front of his phone again, she silently watched for a while.

It turned out he was livestreaming to sell goods.

She wasn't familiar with live streaming, but she had seen her roommates doing it often in the dorm.

There were various types of streamers doing different things: talent streamers singing and dancing, food streamers eating live, sales streamers slashing prices to the so-called lowest... and so on. In short, it was very inclusive.

Mu Yunchu suddenly felt inspired.

She could livestream fortune-telling online too.

Not only could this increase her income, but it would also indirectly promote her shop. If done well, she could even start selling talisman papers and spiritual artifacts with a shopping link later on.

Don't be fooled by Mu Yunchu's usual silence and her gentle and cool demeanor; she's actually a practical person who dares to think and act.

With this idea in mind, she decided not to waste time.

After a few simple inquiries about the operation from the shop owner, she successfully registered an account and started her livestream.

She hesitated slightly when choosing a username.

Glancing at the plaque above her shop, she was inspired, her fair fingers lightly tapping a few words on the screen.

The shop owner peeked over.

The username was: A Fortune-Telling Livestream Room.

He was surprised, widening his eyes, "Miss, are you doing fortune-telling in your livestream?"

"That might not be easy."

Not to mention what people think of such livestreams online, who would do fortune-telling online these days? Besides, seeing how young Mu Yunchu is, they would probably think she's a fraud.

He kindly advised her a couple of times: "Why don't you try something else?"

"It's alright." Mu Yunchu smiled kindly at the shop owner, then returned to her shop.

Watching her back, the shop owner shook his head silently, feeling that Mu Yunchu was naive to the dangers of the internet and would regret it in a few days.

*

The Whale platform provides an initial boost of traffic for every new streamer, so after Mu Yunchu clicked the 'go live' button, she briefly appeared on the platform's livestream homepage.

Gradually, the viewership count in the livestream went from zero to a dozen.

[A Fortune-Telling Livestream Room? That's an interesting name; is this room dedicated to fortune-telling?]

[Whale is something else; this kind of room isn't banned anymore. Isn't this considered superstition? Several Daoist streamer names I followed have been turned into a string of numbers.]

[Oh no, the room has accurately captured my preferences; how does it know I like this kind of stuff? By the way, how does this room charge? Is it free or does it require a heart?]

This viewer seemed to frequent fortune book and tarot livestreams; even before Mu Yunchu mentioned the price, he was very familiar with asking.

Seeing someone finally ask, Mu Yunchu delivered the phrase she had long prepared: "Livestream fortune-telling, one reading for a Starship."

[What???]

[Are you robbing us!?]

A Starship is one of the hundreds of gifts on the Whale platform, not too cheap nor pricy, just 999.

It was understandable for viewers to feel like she was robbing them.

After all, we're all ordinary people; who would spend a thousand bucks on fortune-telling?

[Let's leave, my fate isn't worth that much.]

[For such an expensive reading, it better be accurate. Anyway, this young Daoist? I definitely don't believe it.]

[Could this be a new way to create internet celebrities?]

[I just noticed the room title: No Refunds if Inaccurate. Does that mean refunds if inaccurate or no refunds at all...?]

[Blind guess it's the second one. If they finally catch a sucker, you think the streamer will give a refund?]

...

Later, due to the platform's promotion, people would occasionally enter the room, but no one intended to become the 'sucker'.

Those remaining in the room just sent small gifts hoping to be hailed as 'big shots'.

[How can such a beautiful girl's room be so cold; let me liven things up.]

He sent ten tiny heart gifts worth a dime each.

But when he found that Mu Yunchu just played with her fan without acknowledging him, he got upset.

[Too good for me? Never thought you're so materialistic. Once I leave, I'm not coming back!]

...

After another twenty minutes, the viewership dwindled so much that even the platform gave up on her.

Until suddenly, the screen filled with a blue starry sky, followed by a luxurious single boat shuttling through, finally turning into countless stars before disappearing.

This was the special effect for the Starship gift.

Mu Yunchu slowly opened her eyes.

The fated person she was waiting for had arrived.

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