After My Rebirth Chapter 18: Cooperation

Chapter 18: Cooperation

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

Hong Yunquan had naturally seen that bullet screen, and his face instantly turned pale.  

He had prepared countless excuses, but that bullet screen shot down everything he was about to say.  

The person sitting across from “Nian Nian You Today” turned out to be Bai Yusheng?  

“Nian Nian You Today” said this was his friend, but who exactly was “Nian Nian You Today”?  

No wonder, after being sealed, he immediately went to find Administrator no. 005, but the other person had already been dismissed and even advised him not to cause trouble for “Nian Nian You Today.” So it was like this. It seemed Administrator no. 005 also knew that “Nian Nian You Today” was someone not to be trifled with.  

The bullet screen exploded because of the special-effects bullet screen.  

[What the hell? It really is Bai Yusheng! Just came back from Baidu, alive and well!]  

[My husband looks so handsome!]  

[Am I the only one curious about who “Nian Nian You Today” really is?]  

[Oh well, who cares who they are? Anyone who can be this close with Bai Yusheng is probably a rich person, just call him husband.]  

[Not sure who “Nian Nian You Today” is, but definitely not the jobless person referenced in that post by Piggy a few days ago. Also, that post dissing farmers was really uncomfortable.]  

[Finally, I can boldly say this: what’s wrong with farming? Are you saying you’re better than us just because you wear ties and work like corporate drones?]  

The direction of the bullet screen completely shifted, and because Bai Yusheng appeared in the livestream, more and more viewers poured in.  

With each new viewer, more people learned about Hong Yunquan’s past of framing others and bribing votes, and the number of bullet screens cursing him grew rapidly.  

At this moment, Hong Yunquan should have been thankful for the bullet screen feature on C-Platform. The entire screen was filled with bullet screens, and no one could see how embarrassed he looked. He didn’t have to hide his pale face and trembling lips. Otherwise, in this situation, trying to control his facial expressions would have been too difficult.  

After Bai Yusheng spoke, the livestream room fell silent.  

Li Sinian didn’t speak again, and Hong Yunquan… didn’t dare to say anything.  

The bullet screen passed through a peak period and gradually settled down. Though there were still many bullet screens, they weren’t as overwhelming as when Bai Yusheng had just spoken.  

At least now, the host’s face could be seen clearly.  

The bullet screen frenzy lasted for three minutes—three minutes, enough for a seasoned influencer to calm down their emotions.  

Hong Yunquan pretended not to notice the insults directed at him in the bullet screens. He cleared his throat and timidly asked, “A-Are you really Bai Yusheng? I don’t mean anything by it, I just want to confirm… you really are?”  

“Mainly because so many people are getting plastic surgery now, and even if they don’t, there are people who look alike. For example, there’s an influencer who looks a lot like Mr. Ma, so much so that it’s hard to tell the difference.”  

“Uh… I really just want to confirm your identity, not to question you.”  

Piggy was very good at using others’ sympathy, so whenever he spoke, he positioned himself in a low place, acting pitiful.  

This behavior could indeed generate sympathy when he was in the right, but if he was wrong, it just seemed very manipulative.  

The viewers clearly weren’t buying it this time.  

[Laughing so hard, seriously, even after all this, he still tries to pass the blame.]  

[Same here, so I went to C-Platform’s official Weibo. Just a minute ago, they posted a photo of Bai Yusheng and Nian Nian together.]  

[Really disappointed. I’ve liked Piggy for two years, and always supported him without a doubt. But now, Piggy… really let me down.]  

[The truth is, whether it’s a celebrity or an influencer, don’t get too emotionally involved. With just a screen between you and them, you’ll only see their surface, never their true self.]  

[The most disgusting thing is bullying the weak after bowing to the strong. When capitalists harm your interests, you don’t confront them, but instead bully innocent people used as pawns by capitalists. Luckily, Nian Nian You Today isn’t a simple person. If today’s slander was aimed at an ordinary person, this could have ended with them never getting back up.]  

[Ah, wait… no need to only blame Piggy, right? Piggy is wrong, but I don’t think Nian Nian You Today is completely innocent. He’s friends with C-Platform’s CEO, rose to prominence in three months—didn’t use connections? I don’t buy it.]  

[No need for all that before, anyone who understands a bit of camera work can tell how high-quality Nian Nian’s videos are. Don’t be jealous just because his identity is special and accuse him of using connections. If he really used connections, that sponsorship deal wouldn’t have landed in Piggy’s hands.]  

The bullet screen’s peak came once more, and Hong Yunquan quickly went to C-Platform’s official Weibo. Sure enough, he found the post from a few minutes ago.  

It was a photo of Bai Yusheng and Li Sinian standing shoulder to shoulder, with the livestream room’s restaurant in the background.  

It really was Bai Yusheng! “Nian Nian You Today” was indeed friends with C-Platform’s CEO!  

Even so, he still held onto a slim hope, hoping someone would come forward to say that “Nian Nian You Today” was also well-connected at C-Platform, and wasn’t much cleaner than him. But as soon as he voiced this doubt, professionals immediately shot him down.  

Photographers and directors specializing in the field sent bullet screens with special effects to provide an analysis of Nian Nian You Today’s video techniques. These filming methods and filter adjustments made the videos look very pleasing, and it wasn’t surprising that they gained popularity.  

Some non-professionals also shared their real feelings in the bullet screen, saying that even though they didn’t understand much, they found Nian Nian’s videos particularly pleasant to watch, especially the tasting section at the end. They couldn’t stop watching it every day, repeatedly.  

As every doubt was refuted, the number of bullet screens cursing Piggy grew even more.  

The situation was irreparable. Hong Yunquan stared at the screen for a long time, and in the end, said nothing and closed the livestream.  

Li Sinian saw the screen go black on the other side, swallowed the drink in his mouth, and said with feigned regret, “Ah, it’s over.”  

The bullet screen was still filled with people venting their anger. Li Sinian glanced at it and said, “I’m going to end the livestream soon as well. If you have issues with Piggy, go send him a private message and vent there. Don’t take your frustrations out here.”  

“Thank you all for your support. I hope everyone can remember to direct your grievances to the right person in work, study, and life. It’s really unfair to be wrongly blamed.”  

“There was a bullet screen earlier that I think made a good point. I’m friends with Bai Yusheng, so I was able to clarify this today. But what if I were just an ordinary person?”  

“Let’s all try to keep a little more kindness in our hearts.”  

After speaking, Li Sinian glanced over at the dishes on the table before closing the livestream.  

In the black screen, the bullet screen continued to scroll, but Li Sinian didn’t know what they were saying anymore.  

He put down his phone, clinked glasses with Bai Yusheng, and continued eating lunch.  

Although Bai Yusheng was in Suzhou for leisure, he still had to handle work online, so he left after lunch.  

Li Sinian cleaned up the table, then opened C-Platform again to check. The official account for Songyuan Foods had posted an update, announcing the termination of their partnership with Piggy.  

He opened his private messages and saw the first message was from Songyuan Foods, expressing a desire to collaborate and offering a higher price.

 

 

This Title is available for faster chapter releases through paid Patreon membership. Any proceeds go to keeping the website running. Check it out HERE.