That wave of gifts she sent was like breaking a seal for the "family" in the livestream room.
"This gift is amazing—no, I can't hold back anymore. I've got to send a few myself and test the waters!"
"I'm in too. I've never played like this before—this is way more fun than losing money gambling!"
…
The barrage of comments fell like snowflakes, the viewers' enthusiasm nearly flooding the screen.
"I'll send one too!" Zhang Yichen said with a grin, tapping his phone a few times.
A dazzling "Sea of Stars" gift effect instantly filled the entire screen.
Brilliant lights, like stars scattered across the night sky, slowly drifted down across the livestream.
"Wow! This is way too beautiful!" Chen Xiaoxi couldn't help exclaiming, her eyes wide as if she were seeing such a scene for the first time.
Well… it really was her first time.
"Family, want to give it a try?" Zhang Yichen asked with a smile, a hint of temptation in his tone.
"Absolutely! I've already topped up!"
A comment flashed across the screen, followed by a "Piercing Arrow" shooting upward and soaring into the clouds.
"I'm in too! The effects are insane!"
"Wait for me—I'm going to recharge right now!"
"Count me in—I'm selling off my family heirloom!"
"Wait for me! I'll sell the kidney I traded for getting beaten up!"
…
The comments scrolled faster and faster. More and more viewers joined in tipping, flashy gift effects appearing one after another.
The livestream room instantly turned into a visual feast.
Chen Xiaoxi watched from the side, stunned. Her fingers subconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes, her heart filled with both excitement and nervousness.
She had never imagined the atmosphere of a livestream could be this intense, nor had she ever experienced such a big scene before.
"Don't be nervous. Relax," Zhang Yichen said softly when he noticed her emotions, gently patting the back of her hand.
"Mm." Chen Xiaoxi nodded, taking a deep breath to calm herself.
Then she looked at the camera and smiled.
"Thank you all for your support. While everyone is getting familiar with the tipping feature, how about I sing a song for you?"
"Wow! Sister Xiaoxi is going to sing!"
"Yes! Yes! I've been waiting for this!"
"Good thing I came today—this is totally worth it!"
…
Chen Xiaoxi's charm was undeniable.
The moment she finished speaking, the livestream comments exploded again.
"Since Sister Xiaoxi is singing, let me briefly explain something," Zhang Yichen added.
"Our platform, Joy, has signed copyright usage agreements with multiple companies. Everyone can sing with confidence—there's no need to worry about copyright disputes."
While Chen Xiaoxi was choosing a song, Zhang Yichen gave a short explanation of the singing feature.
Next, it was her time to shine.
"Ahem…"
She cleared her throat.
"This is a song I wrote myself. It's called Time Is a Thief, and I want to dedicate it to every family member who has been with me."
Her gaze was gentle like water, conveying an indescribable warmth through the screen.
"If you can hold on, don't let goIf you can embrace, don't pull awayTime rushes by, washing everything cleanWhat does it leave behind?
Forgive the twists and turns we've walkedIt turns out what remains is realEven if it feels like a half-awake dreamLaughing or crying—it's all happiness, who says otherwise~"
"Time is something that catches you off guardSunny days with wind, cloudy days with rainWe can't defeat the present, yet we still miss the pastIt steals our youth, but leaves me with you
Time is a journey with no returnGood or bad, they're all scenery."
As her singing began, the barrage slowly quieted.
Instead, the screen filled with flowers and applause gifts.
Zhang Yichen sat quietly beside her, watching, a flicker of admiration and relief in his eyes.
He knew that in this moment, Chen Xiaoxi was no longer the single mother who had nearly been crushed by life.
She was the Song Queen, shining once again.
"Time is something that catches you off guardSunny days with wind, cloudy days with rainWe can't defeat the present, yet we still miss the pastIt steals our youth, but leaves me with you
Time is a journey with no returnGood or bad, they're all sceneryDon't blame me for being greedy—I just don't want to wakeBecause it's you, only you, I'm willing to walk withThrough calm clouds and gentle winds."
As the final melody faded, her voice was like a clear spring flowing into everyone's hearts, washing away the earlier noise and bringing a moment of quiet peace.
In other words, the aftertaste lingered long after the song ended.
She lifted her head and smiled at the camera, a hint of anticipation and pride in her eyes.
"Thank you all for your support. I hope you liked the song."
"So good! Sister Xiaoxi's songs are always the best!"
"I'm crying—this is real music. I couldn't hold back the tears."
"Sister Xiaoxi, you're our pride! We Snowflakes will always support you!"
…
The comments surged like a rising tide, praise flooding the screen.
A faint blush appeared on Chen Xiaoxi's face. She was clearly moved by this overwhelming enthusiasm.
"Our family is amazing!" Zhang Yichen picked up the conversation with a broad smile.
"Next, we're going to reveal the most profitable project in livestreaming…"
As he spoke, Zhang Yichen casually took another sip of water.
"Can't you finish talking before drinking?"
"This guy again—always building suspense!"
"Every time it gets interesting, you suddenly pause!"
"Hey, how do you know Top Student isn't capable? Have you tried him?"
The topic instantly went completely off the rails.
"Ahem…" Zhang Yichen coughed awkwardly.
"Well… I'm still a child. Can the family please consider the feelings of minors?"
"Hahahaha! I'm dying!"
"A 'child' who's over two hundred months old??"
"This kid—does he even know what enlightenment is?"
"Yeah, don't let him get married and still not know!"
"Exactly! I have a friend who's been married three years with no kids—turns out the wife still—"
"Hahaha! Buddy, that 'friend' is you, isn't it?"
…
Zhang Yichen shook his head helplessly and rubbed his temples.
"Family, shouldn't we get back to the main topic?"
"Yes, yes—get to the point!"
"Stop rambling and hurry up!"
"If you keep dragging this out, I'm going to fall asleep."
…
Clearing his throat, Zhang Yichen's expression turned serious.
"Actually, the most profitable thing in livestreaming isn't tips—it's livestream e-commerce."
"E-commerce? What's that?"
"Selling stuff, obviously. What else could it be?"
"Oh, got it—like TV shopping!"
…
Zhang Yichen nodded.
"Exactly. This viewer, FairyVS, explained it perfectly."
"Livestream e-commerce is very similar to TV shopping."
That was something he couldn't deny.