vidong deliberately interrupted the two, asking again, “Mao Xu, are you still playing later?”
Li Xu responded with a soft “Mm.”
“Not playing anymore. I’m getting a bit tired. I’ll go to sleep.”
vidong: “Huh? Ending the stream just like that?”
Li Xu: “Mm, I’m logging off.”
She ended the stream.
After saying that, she didn’t bother with Zhou Yi, who was still dazed, or the strangely pale Xu Min.
She didn’t stay connected on video or voice chat—she simply exited the livestream.
Her Livestream instantly went dark, catching everyone off guard.
【Ahhh! She just disappeared—stream ended at the speed of light!】
【No way, Boss Mao left! So what are vidong and Zhou Yi gonna do now? Stab each other in the back?】
【Why? Why are these three men competing so intensely for her? She’s like a monk without desire. Why, why? I’m drooling here! All three men are seriously handsome, sob!】
【This is Boss Mao Xu’s true strength.】
【Mao Xu, Mao Xu, we love you!】
What was originally a three-person voice chat was now just vidong and Zhou Yi staring at each other.
Zhou Yi forced a polite but cold smile, about to hang up, when vidong’s side went offline first.
The speed of that disconnection seemed to send a message: if it weren’t for Li Xu acting as a mediator, vidong wouldn’t have bothered voice chatting with him at all.
Coincidentally, Zhou Yi felt the same.
Viewers in Zhou Yi’s Livestream had originally opposed any contact between him and Li Xu.
But seeing Zhou Yi get hung up on first, some expressed silent frustration:
【Pathetic. Why didn’t you hang up earlier? Why take that kind of insult?】
【You’re just making yourself look weak, got it?】
【His fans outnumber yours, but why are you so timid?】
Meanwhile, vidong’s Livestream’s “mommy fans” were a bit worried:
【That kid really got emotional. It’s all livestreaming—if you’re rude, people will roast you.】
【Don’t bring trouble on yourself like that.】
【Come on, guys. You all know how vidong handles things. It’s impressive he didn’t throw a bigger fit.】
【A social ghost, I’m impressed, friends.】
vidong genuinely didn’t care about Zhou Yi.
He only spoke politely because of Li Xu.
He disliked socializing and looked down on people he met online.
Besides, Zhou Yi was borderline; to vidong, he was no different from the models outside.
He glanced down at his flat stomach, lost in thought.
Abs like that, he definitely had them. But would a normal man dare to lift his shirt to flirt in front of so many people?
As soon as Li Xu’s livestream ended, the System sent a notification.
Her Idol Value increased significantly—four points this time.
Adding the previous three points, Li Xu now had seven Idol Value points.
She found it strange that the Idol Value had jumped so much.
The System explained:
“Host’s successful weight loss attracted a lot of attention.”
“Also, during interactions with other streamers, the host maintained dignity and confidence, earning much admiration and respect from same-gender viewers. This single stream accumulated four Idol Value points, which is quite an achievement.”
Li Xu pondered the System’s words, lost in thought.
The System added, “The more Idol Value accumulated, the faster the System can optimize the host’s genes.”
“This is, in a way, a kind of fame that nourishes the body,” the System remarked.
The next morning, Li Xu received another notification from the System.
Her Idol Value rose by another eight points.
And it kept rising.
***
It turned out that clips from the Werewolf Kill game Li Xu had played with vidong, Zhou Yi, and the others—along with the subsequent chat livestream clips—were edited and reposted.
One of the clips even reached 13th place on the Moyin Hot Search list.
Under the Werewolf Kill clip, netizens praised Li Xu’s eloquence while teasing vidong as the “love-brained” one.
【When Mao Xu sided with W, W’s eyes lit up—I’m crying!】
【Is this the power of love?】
【Mao Xu rejected two handsome Werewolves’ temptations and directly chose to be the True Prophet W who got attacked by everyone. If I were VW, I’d have just gone for Mao Xu straight away.】
【Mao Xu’s move—calling her Boss is totally justified.】
【Even the Werewolf Kill Official Account showed up.】
Of course, some doubted it was scripted, but those voices were drowned out by endless ship teasing and praise for Li Xu’s remarks.
The intense and thrilling Werewolf Kill was even edited into a palace drama version, leaving viewers mesmerized.
Some wondered: how can a game of Werewolf Kill be so full of drama? Her personal charm is off the charts.
The post-game voice chat was even more explosive.
Four players in the game, but three against each other.
The subtle jealousy and small moves to gain attention from Li Xu couldn’t escape the keen eyes of netizens.
【I’m so mad! Such an amazing livestream and I wasn’t there in person. I missed so much.】
【The best is still Boss Mao Xu, completely unfazed by these handsome men who each have their own charm.】
【Does anyone else feel Mao Xu’s calm demeanor makes you want to catch her attention even more?】
【It’s only been a short time. Zhou Yi, who used to make her swoon, is now the one clinging to her… Did some expert give him advice? No hidden meaning, just curious—why such a drastic change?】
Naturally, what trended on Moyin wasn’t the Werewolf clips themselves, but the moment Li Xu appeared on camera after losing weight, the comparison shots, and Zhou Yi’s confession to her.
Many girls commented:
【Anyone who’s lost weight knows how hard it is to shed that fast. Mad respect.】
【Slimming down really suits her voice. It fits the personality I imagined for her perfectly. So jealous.】
【Whether it’s a company stunt or not, she really lost weight. It doesn’t look artificial at all. She has the determination and attitude—she can succeed at anything.
And see how she handles comments in her livestream? She doesn’t care what others think…】
【Zhou Yi’s confession doesn’t seem fake. This livestream was intense. But on second thought, with Mao Xu’s persona and charm, it’s not surprising Zhou Yi’s drawn to her.
What impresses me most is that she gave Zhou Yi an exit strategy, teaching him how to behave. That emotional intelligence is rare.】
【She’s not super pretty, but with her aura, voice, and intelligence combined, she’s amazing. Ten out of ten from me.】
【What’s her name? I’m going to follow her.】
In the livestream chat, many posted side-by-side pictures comparing Li Xu’s previous livestream appearance with her new slim look.
Comments included: 【Like two different people.】
But also: 【Her aura hasn’t changed at all. Losing weight really highlighted all her advantages.】
There were plenty shipping her with Zhou Yi.
Of course, there were many shipping her with vidong as well.
Strangely, some even shipped Li Xu with Xu Min.
In short, netizens watched every clip from Li Xu’s livestream on repeat, feeling every moment was a perfect show.
By the end of the night, Li Xu’s Moyin page followers had skyrocketed.
When she checked, nearly 100,000 new followers had joined—an astonishing speed.
Due to the high heat, other sites had already opened threads analyzing Li Xu.
Some debated if it was all hype.
Others analyzed where her personal charm came from.
And some speculated which CP was more likely to happen.
When someone becomes popular, all sorts of topics follow.
Even Zhou Wu, scrolling through Li Xu’s fantastic clips from yesterday’s livestream, was captivated.
He walked into the living room intending to grab something from the fridge but froze when he saw two bowls of seafood noodles on the table—aromatic, delicious-looking dishes.
Just then, Li Xu came out of the kitchen, holding two pairs of chopsticks.
She raised an eyebrow at Zhou Wu. “Awake? I have a class at 10 today, so I made two breakfasts. Give it a try.”
She handed him one pair of chopsticks, sat down, and picked up a mouthful of noodles.
Seeing Zhou Wu just standing there holding his chopsticks, she asked between chews, “What are you standing there for?”
Zhou Wu gave a faint “Oh,” pulled out a chair, and sat down.
The hot, fragrant noodles entered his mouth, and Zhou Wu felt unreal.
“You said you don’t cook.”
Li Xu: “Takeout’s unhealthy.”
“I need to maintain my weight.”
Her voice was as calm as it had been during yesterday’s livestream.
Though she said this lightly, Zhou Wu felt she had made the meal especially for him—probably to thank him for helping with her rental and livestream gear.
It was just a small bowl of noodles, but Zhou Wu felt completely won over, his mood soaring.
He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but her face seemed even more beautiful than when they met the day before.
Her features were more refined, her eyes and brows deeper.
The morning light fell on her face as if stage lighting was shining on her alone, giving an inexplicable radiance.
Li Xu looked up and caught Zhou Wu’s gaze.
Startled, Zhou Wu quickly lowered his head.
“You’re weird. If something’s on your mind, just say it.”
Zhou Wu had many questions bottled up.
Hearing this, he immediately asked, “Are you and Zhou Yi really not acting?”
“Did he actually confess to you? Does he want to quit livestreaming? Why this whole thing?”
Li Xu: “Who knows? No script. He asked me to act like a couple before, but I refused.”
“Yesterday… I don’t know what was up with him… but it worked out in the end.”
Her tone was indifferent when mentioning Zhou Yi, as if she didn’t care at all.
“Why do you seem so unaffected? Zhou Yi’s pretty handsome, right? You don’t look moved at all. And what about vidong…”
“Want me to give you their WeChat?”
Zhou Wu smiled awkwardly, “I’m not looking for a relationship. Just curious.”
“Also, you’re really good at games. Werewolf Kill is a big platform. Are they collaborating with you? Besides Werewolf Kill, do you play other games?”
“Talking about it. I’ve tried basically all the popular ones on the market. Used to have free time.”
Zhou Wu: “That’s good. Our company plans to have you guys do some esports projects to attract fans.”
Li Xu: “Sure, but don’t make me team up with idiots.”
Hearing the natural command in her tone, Zhou Wu scratched his head, somewhat at a loss.
“Anyway, if you can keep this up and give your all during group streams, if you don’t blow up, it’s a cosmic injustice.”
Li Xu sipped her noodle soup, then looked at Zhou Wu with a puzzled expression.
“Give my all? I haven’t even started.”
Hearing this, Zhou Wu was filled with excitement.
He thought to himself: Li Fan may be gone, but he’d left behind such a treasure of a little sister.