novelden Chapter 222 Leather Suit
Chapter 222 Leather Suit
Bai Li opened the live streaming app, and the colorful live streaming rooms on the interface immediately caught her eye.
Previously, the system cashback was always completed through live streaming tipping.
Later, they found other, faster methods and abandoned the more cumbersome live-stream cashback approach.
After the company took off, she gradually became busier, and her real life became very busy, so she watched fewer live streams.
Tonight, for some reason, Bai Li inexplicably clicked on this software that she hadn't touched in a long time.
Seeing the interface that she once knew so well, she suddenly felt as if she had been transported to another world.
Once upon a time, this software was her only form of entertainment in her impoverished life.
At the time, she was struggling financially and even had trouble getting three meals a day, but she would save three days' worth of food money for a live streamer's "thank you, sister".
I remember holding a hot, secondhand phone, laughing like a fool under the glow of a gift effect.
Thinking of this, Bai Li's ears burned, and she said self-deprecatingly, "How foolish..."
"Once some people change, it becomes difficult for them to empathize with their former selves."
Bai Li finally understood the meaning of those words.
In order to seek illusory emotional comfort on the internet, they "abuse" their bodies.
Bai Li would never do something so foolish nowadays.
No one is more important than herself.
Her money, her freedom, her future—not a single thing can go wrong.
Just as I was pondering this, a dazzling fireworks effect popped up on the screen:
Welcome back, esteemed level 75 user!
Then came a series of pop-up gift packs:
—Due to the detection that you have not logged in for an extended period of time, we are now giving you a "Return Gift":
—Returning customer first recharge discount card, exclusive return gift, double intimacy level card...
To put it bluntly, the purpose of these gifts is the same: to induce users to recharge and spend money as soon as possible.
But marketing tactics like these are no longer relevant to Bai Li.
Without hesitation, she closed all the pop-ups and casually swiped her finger across the recommendations page—
Suddenly, the entire screen went dark.
A deep blue nebula slowly rotates in the virtual background.
Bai Li entered a random live stream room.
It must be said that this live streaming app's recommendation mechanism is still very powerful.
Bai Li used to enjoy browsing voice chat rooms, and the platform still remembered her preferences, recommending a male singer from a voice chat room as the first live stream it recommended.
In addition to performing in nightclubs, singers also do solo broadcasts.
At this moment, in the live broadcast room, a cat-eared boy wearing a single gold-rimmed bespectacled is resting his chin on his hand and looking at the camera, his animal ears trembling slightly with his breathing.
Bai Li raised an eyebrow: "What's this?"
Faces are not allowed in the voice chat room.
The person on the screen was clearly not a real streamer, but a very sophisticated "suit".
Bai Li couldn't help but exclaim "Oh my!" in amazement. This male singer actually had his own independent "suit".
Although she hadn't watched live streams in a long time, she still knew about the latest news on the internet.
I've heard that recently, streamers who can't show their faces are all using "leather suits".
A live2D model, also known as a virtual avatar, is a virtual character created using computer graphics technology.
The host can use motion capture to control the movements and expressions of the suit and interact with the audience.
Of course, the quality of leather cases varies.
High-quality suits require custom-made components for both modeling and motion capture, which are very expensive, sometimes costing as much as six figures.
Lower-quality leather cases simply can't compare in terms of performance and smoothness.
With limited funding, the voice hall couldn't possibly customize suits for all its singers, so only the most popular "pillars" could get the opportunity to have their suits customized.
The singer's costume in front of us is clearly a top-tier custom Live2D model. From the level of detail in the modeling to the smoothness of the movements, it is impeccable. Even the folds in the fabric have realistic light and shadow flow.
It seems that he must be one of the better-performing teachers in the department.
Despite it being the middle of the night, there were still over a thousand viewers online in the live stream.
As soon as Bai Li entered the live stream, the virtual character on the screen leaned closer to the camera with a hint of surprise. Its amber pupils reflected the virtual starry sky, and its voice trailed off with just the right amount of softness.
"A miracle actually happened before the broadcast ended! Welcome, Sister Bai Li Jian Xue!"
It wasn't just the streamers welcoming her; even the viewers on the public chat were typing messages to welcome her:
Pipi: Wow, a level 75 pro!
Consort Muyan: Ahhh, welcome, elder sister!
Yebian: Level 75! How much money did I have to grind for that?
……
Sure enough, I was welcomed as soon as I entered.
Bai Li's account is level 75.
Reaching level 75 requires spending at least 2 million on the live streaming platform.
It's not that she only wants to stay at level 75, but that's the platform's level cap. If she could spend without restrictions, her level would probably be even higher.
Actually, the streamer was already preparing to end the broadcast, but a rare level 75 female streamer appeared, and he immediately changed his mind.
Level 75, with a spending power of 2 million. If you can win her favor, you'll be set for life.
Moreover, he didn't know if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the ID looked familiar.
He repeated "white pear frying in snow" to himself twice, then suddenly remembered, "Isn't this the legend of last year's voice chat room?"
Back then, the name "Bai Li Jian Xue" was incredibly popular in voice chat rooms.
This older sister is not only generous, but also doesn't talk much.
They love to grab someone and bombard them with virtual gifts.
He had even come across a clip about her at the time—titled "[Small voice room, creating a legend]".
The clip shows her spending hundreds of thousands of yuan at a time on a small live streamer in a small hall, and continuing to do so for almost half a month.
One person can lift an entire hall, transforming a small hall into a "higher-level" hall.
Unfortunately, this woman seemed to have quit the internet after using it for a while, and there has been no news of her since.
There aren't many level 75 players to begin with, so he definitely didn't make a mistake. The person appearing in his live stream right now is Bai Li Jian Xue herself!
Thinking of this, his heart began to burn with excitement.
The virtual anchor on the screen smiled with surprise and asked, "Is that Sister Jianxue who always appears in the midnight slot?"
Bai Li was stunned.
She never expected that she would still be recognized after so long.
Back then, in order to get cashback, she would find someone to help her get cashback at midnight, when the system refreshed the daily quota.
If Shi Shui is broadcasting at that time, then give Shi Shui a boost.
If Shi Shui isn't available, she'll go to other "construction sites" and see who has a beauty score higher than 80, then she'll send her the reward.
There aren't many people with a looks score of over 80 on the "construction site," but there are a few. Those few are the people who set up their own money-making spots.
But she didn't recognize the streamer in front of her.
Bai Li's fingertips hovered above the keyboard, unsure how to respond.
Seeing that Bai Lijianxue didn't respond to her immediately, the streamer wasn't annoyed, as long as she was still in her live stream.
"Are you here to listen to music, or to chat?" He lowered his voice, as if afraid of disturbing something. "If you want to stay quiet, that's fine too. I'll put on some soft music to keep you company."
As he spoke, the virtual avatar tilted its head slightly and its ears twitched gently. This action was designed to be extremely realistic, and even the ends of its hair swayed gently.
Bai Li stared at it for a moment in a daze, then sighed once again that the suit really added to the look.
No wonder she has so many fans.
She is both intelligent and capable.
Instead of rushing to promote herself, she gave her older sister plenty of space.
Now that they've recognized you, it wouldn't be very polite to ignore them.
Bai Li then typed in the public chat: "Let's sing a song."
The cat-like boy on the screen narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled sweetly, saying, "Okay."
As the music began, the scene in the live stream suddenly changed.
The original starry sky background was transformed into a dazzling stage, and the casual clothes worn by the cat-eared boy were instantly transformed into a glittering performance costume.
The scene transitions were incredibly smooth, with even the changes in lighting and shadows seamlessly integrated, clearly indicating a high-end custom production that had cost a fortune.
He specially chose a sweet little song.
In the middle of the night, nobody wants to listen to overly loud music.
Sweet songs are relatively easier to sing.
To match this sweet little song, he changed into his coolest outfit.
During the singing, the suit was surrounded by a purple fluorescent effect, and the accessories on the body were glowing.
While singing, the suit swayed to the rhythm, and would occasionally glance at the screen, winking at the audience outside the screen. In each wink, little stars would appear.
The cat ears on its ears are also very lively, swaying back and forth with the music, and they look very soft.
Halfway through the song, the cat-like boy winked at the camera and made a heart shape with his left hand, which wasn't holding the microphone.
It seems to be a pre-programmed sequence; this action can also trigger hidden special effects.
Countless pink hearts flew out from fingertips.
The sisters in the public chat immediately started praising:
OvO: Here it comes! Heart attack!
Yu Feng: Hahaha, is it because the eldest sister is here? The little kitten is going all out.
Red bean scallion pancake: Sister, look at our little kitten! She's a real treasure.
……
Bai Li couldn't help but laugh.
She finally understood why so many people on the internet are so enthusiastic about androids and android pickled vegetables.
These singers already have beautiful voices, and with the added touch of exquisite costumes, it's even easier for people to become "smitten".
Sometimes, artificially created virtual avatars are more perfect than real people and give people more room for imagination.
Bai Li suddenly asked Xiao Hao with some curiosity, "Xiao Hao, do you think there's such a thing as a 'beauty score' for virtual avatars?"
Xiao Hao immediately understood what Bai Li meant, shattering her budding fantasy, and bluntly said, "Virtual character images don't have appearance points; the system's quota can only be used on real people."
That would be a shame.
Bai Li sighed.
If virtual avatars had a beauty score, it would be hard for any to score below 80!
In this way, any virtual streamer on the internet can easily generate massive cashback rewards.
Unfortunately, fantasy is beautiful, but reality is cruel.
The real-life appearance of this teacher, as seen in the costume, did not meet the required standard.
She has to pay for the money she gives to this teacher herself, and there's no cashback, nor does she gain any positive points.
She wouldn't do something that was thankless and exhausting.
After listening to the song, Bai Li casually tossed a few carnival coupons and left, so as not to leave anyone with any lingering memories.
Just as I was about to log out, I saw the streamer suddenly switch back to his initial appearance, lying face down on the virtual desktop, his chin resting on his arm, his eyes wet as he looked at the camera.
"Thank you, Sister Jianxue, for the 14 carnivals! I'm so happy to see you today! Sister, do I sing well?"
Just as Bai Li was about to press the exit button, she was pulled back.
This kid is really good.
It would be great if you looked like your virtual avatar.
Bai Li replied briefly in a text message: "Not bad."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Good luck, I'm off."
"That's good." The virtual character's eyes curved into crescents. "I hope you can come often in the future, and I will prepare more beautiful songs."
After leaving the live stream, Bai Li casually swiped her fingers across the screen.
With this account, you'll be welcomed immediately no matter which livestream room you go to.
Every live stream showed great enthusiasm for her level 75 account.
However, after searching for a long time, I couldn't find any male live streamers with a looks score higher than 80.
It's very likely that by this time, most people have already stopped broadcasting.
Bai Li frowned. Sure enough, finding people online was still too slow and the results weren't very good.
We still need to do a project similar to the training base, just like before.
The plans to train anchors and actors have already been made; now we need to come up with a new one.
How about... we organize a competition?
This is different from the previous online competition for new voices in Peking Opera.
The last online music competition was to select people to sing the songs I wrote, and incidentally, to collect favorability points.
But there aren't many people who have both good looks and great singing skills.
This is not what Bai Li wants right now.
Ideally, it should be something that can expand influence, and the contestants should ideally be both talented and good-looking.
Thinking about it this way, it seems like there are no other options besides the talent show.
Thinking of this, Bai Li rubbed her temples.
Indeed, only this styling model that focuses on "appearance + talent" can accurately select people who meet the system's requirements and have an appearance score higher than 80.
However, the talent show industry is a very murky place.
From planning to execution, from the lineup of mentors to media promotion, every step requires significant financial investment.
Moreover, it requires a long road to pave, and the returns cannot be obtained in the short term.
Most of the contestants who participate in the talent show also have management companies.
She can't just set up a stage to promote other people's artists. What could have been a great talent show might have turned into a power struggle, both overt and covert, which would have been pointless.
Secondly, the domestic idol market is not doing well.
Without a mature industry model, it's too difficult to support it.
If she really wants to do well, she needs to regulate the market.
I need to think about this carefully...
Bai Li opened the notes app on her phone and temporarily wrote down "talent show project proposal".
The talent show is just an idea for her. There are still many obstacles to its implementation. She needs to discuss the specific details with the company's professional operations staff.