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Chapter 12: The Clash of Titans: A Battle for the Throne

“What did she say?

Do I look like the type to give myself up so easily in a place like this?

In this world, a man’s purity is a valuable asset.

If rumors spread that I’m reckless with my body, it could become problematic—even if they promise to keep it a secret.

Trusting that at face value would be foolish.

Not that I don’t understand, though.

She probably wanted to take a shot before the chance slipped away.

But Kim Sara doesn’t interest me, and I have no time for this nonsense.

‘No thanks. I’ve got to head out and rake in some donations, so it’s a no.’

“Ha! Yuseong, you’re such a tease.”

Of course. She was just testing the waters. Sara doesn’t seem particularly offended, nor does she feel guilty.

She just looks a little disappointed.

“I hope we can smile and stream together again next time.”

“Will you sponsor me then?”

“Get lost.”

I wrapped up our conversation and walked toward the elevator of the officetel.

As I gazed at Seoul’s glittering nightscape through the glass walls, I felt a wave of determination.

I need to make money quickly so I can live in a place like this.

The tiny goshiwon is suffocating. I can’t even broadcast freely without worrying about noise.

And outside? Too crowded, too chaotic.

It feels like a choice between prison inside or rush-hour subway chaos outside.

This isn’t a place to live for long.

After stepping out of the building, I hailed a taxi by the main road.

Closing my eyes to rest, I pulled out my phone.

Should I post an announcement? It’ll be late when I get back to the goshiwon, but I need to strike while the iron is hot.

Now that I’ve revealed my face, I have to go live immediately.

Streamer Shin Yuseong – Announcement

Currently on my way home.

I’ll rest a bit and then start the stream.

Too tired and tipsy for LoL, so I’ll just do a casual chat stream.

PS: I have a cam at home too.

[Oh! He posted an announcement!]

[Time to rake in those donations, lolol.]

[Casual chat stream = Donation time.]

[Let’s gooo! So excited.]

[Oppa, you’re so handsome. I’m officially a fan now. I didn’t play LoL before, but I’m going to start learning for you.]

[Yuseong, I love you ㅠㅠ.]

[No LoL? Boo, come on!]

[He’s lost his edge, smh.]

[He said he’s tired! Stop nagging Oppa, geez!]

The comments poured in shortly after I posted the notice.

What stood out was the number of respectful comments addressing me formally.

Some viewers were even arguing with others to keep things civil.

This isn’t ideal. I need to address this when the stream starts.

Since it was late, the taxi driver didn’t make conversation.

I closed my eyes and tried to nap, but the alcohol buzz wouldn’t fade.

I needed to recover some energy.

[Shin Yuseong’s Casual Chat Stream]

After hastily setting the stream title, I went live.

I decided to avoid clickbait like “Revealing Everything Tonight” and simply labeled it as a casual chat stream.

To keep things manageable, I limited the main room to 5,000 viewers.

If anyone was desperate, they could use Quick View to hop in from a relay room.

[It’s true! The cam is on! .]

[Oppa, thank you for being born.]

[Today was a rough day, but seeing your face gave me strength.]

[Ugh, why is the chat so mushy?]

[Smells like wheel aunties in the chat, ew.]

[Yuseong’s gold diggers are here in full force, lolol.]

[What’s wrong with that? Be nice!]

As expected, the influx of new viewers drastically changed the chat’s tone.

Like one commenter pointed out, it now resembled the vibe of Wheel Nine’s streams.

Cutesy, overly positive spam dominated the chat—boring and dull.

That’s not what I want.

For the stream to thrive, viewers should feel free to express themselves without tiptoeing around.

“Alright, everyone. If you keep fighting, I’ll ban you all.”

[Ugh, these newcomers have no manners.]

[Exactly. I came here hoping the stream would thrive, but it’s full of prudes.]

[Hey, don’t speak rudely about Yuseong!]

[Yuseong Oppa must be upset, seeing all this drama when he’s tired ㅠㅠ.]

[Why can’t we even curse a little in a gaming stream? This is ridiculous, lol.]

They’re fighting again. If I let this go, it’ll turn into a 100-minute debate.

“Say whatever you want to blow off steam. That’s the policy here. I don’t get offended when people throw insults at me. I know it’s because you feel comfortable and friendly enough to speak your mind.”

Before I knew it, the viewer count surpassed 40,000—20 times more than yesterday’s stream.

Now was the time to set things straight to prevent future issues.

“I aim to create an environment where everyone can speak freely. If that’s uncomfortable for you, feel free to leave. Otherwise, just enjoy the stream with us.”

[This is why I love him, lololol.]

[Yuseong is built different, y’all.]

[Legendary vibes.]

[Not uncomfortable, just wasn’t sure if it’s okay. If you’re fine with it, I’m good too!]

[Wow, this is so refreshing. I think I’ll enjoy the streams even more now.]

[That’s my streamer, proud of him, lol.]

Good. That seemed to settle things. Time to shift into full gear.

I sipped some water to ease my dry throat and brought the chat back to a lively pace.

“So, I’m about to dive into the casual chat now… anything to share? With over 50,000 viewers right now, I’m sure there’s something.”

[Here we go again, lololol.]

[Money grubber spotted.]

[Didn’t you say you’re not streaming for the money? LOL.]

[At least he’s consistent, smh.]

[MoonhwaCompanyEmployee donated ₩3,000,000.]

[Enjoyed your earlier stream. Keep up the great work! ^-^]

“Wow! Thank you so much, Moonhwa! You’ve been incredibly supportive. I’ll work even harder!”

As expected of a chairman-level viewer. This is their third donation—₩8.4 million in total. At this pace, they’ll be hitting ₩100 million a month. What do they even do for a living? My curiosity deepens.

[RaccoonLover3 donated ₩20,000.]

[Just became a fan today. Looking forward to your fun streams!]

[Groupie1276 donated ₩10,000.]

[I love you!]

“Oh my! Thank you, RaccoonLover, for the ₩20,000! I’ll make sure my streams are entertaining. And thank you, Groupie1276, for the ₩10,000! Love you too!”

Moonhwa really opened the floodgates.

Donations were pouring in like a waterfall.

The cheerful “Bam-ba-da-bam-bam!” donation alert kept ringing nonstop.

As the viewership continued to climb and the donations rolled in, I thought, ‘At this rate, I might start apartment hunting tomorrow.’

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki has donated 4,000,000 won.]

[Streaming again, huh? ^-^; lol]

“Whoa! Oh my goodness… Insaeng-eun-Yeonki, thank you for the 4 million won donation! Who exactly are you, this generous benefactor?”

For a moment, I almost read the nickname wrong.

Seeing the donation amount, I naturally assumed it was Moonhwa.

But no—it wasn’t.

‘Insaeng-eun-Yeonki,’ a nickname I’d never seen before.

Who is this person? And why would they drop 4 million won on their first donation? Still, thank you.

“Cut! Hey, Seolhyun, what’s going on today? Are you not feeling well?”

“Sorry. I’m really not in good shape today. I’ll take a quick break.”

What’s going on? You’ve done fine with your acting so far.

Why are you messing up now? Can’t you focus?

We only have 10 episodes left of this drama.

We’re about to break all-time viewership records, for crying out loud.

Just hang in there a little longer.

I glanced sideways at the male lead.

Ugh, how do people think that face is handsome?

I don’t get it. Or maybe it’s just my eyes that are off?

It’s a crucial kissing scene, but I can’t connect emotionally.

The thought of locking lips and even using tongue makes me gag.

No one could possibly understand this struggle.

“You know what? Just go and rest. You’ve been pushing yourself hard lately. Let’s go all out tomorrow.”

“Thank you.”

“Alright, everyone! Pack it up. That’s it for today.”

Phew.

Bought myself some time.

I’ll rest well at home and do some mental imagery training.

‘I’m kissing an incredibly handsome man.’

I’ll just keep repeating it to myself like a mantra.

Even though my stomach will churn when we actually film it.

Oh well, I’ve got to earn my keep somehow.

“Hey, sis, can you at least say goodbye properly when leaving the set? I heard the staff don’t think too highly of you.”

“Mind your own business. Boosting viewership does more for them than saying ‘hi’ a hundred times. If they’re complaining, it just means they’ve got it too good.”

I couldn’t care less about my reputation.

I’ve been in this industry too long to bother with that.

From child actor to now, I’ve had a solid 13 years of acting experience.

Actors who can’t win over the public don’t get treated well on set anyway.

Whether you’re polite or not, the moment you’re hot, there’s no need to worry about what others think.

Four years straight as the CF queen, the highest paid per episode.

I’ve made plenty of money already.

If my popularity drops, I’ll just live the rest of my life in peace and comfort.

No way am I groveling to extend my acting career.

“You know, sis, you’re really twisted.”

“And you’d better focus on driving. You’re only my manager because you’re my little brother. Don’t forget that.”

“Forget it. I’m done talking.”

I kicked off my uncomfortable high heels and sprawled across the seat.

Fanning myself in my short skirt brought a cool breeze between my legs.

Ah, finally, some relief.

I opened the Twika TV app.

A streamer I often watch was doing an outdoor broadcast.

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki has donated 100,000 won.]

[Mission: Get the phone numbers of 5 guys. 300,000 won.]

Time to check out some guys.

Maybe seeing a good-looking man will rekindle some emotions.

Gangnam streets should have decent eye candy, right?

I stared expectantly at my phone screen.

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki has donated 300,000 won.]

[Mission completed faster than expected.]

What a letdown.

Why did I even get my hopes up?

Men—what’s their deal?

They’re only one chromosome away from women, yet they all look so awkward.

Isn’t it possible for one truly handsome man to exist in the world?

How can there not be even a single one?

I just don’t get it.

“Right? What do you all think? Isn’t this guy okay?”

Oh? This one’s not bad.

There’s something different about him.

Smooth skin, tall build.

He was wearing a mask, which was a shame, but Sara was negotiating to bring him on a drinking stream.

Soon, I’d see his face.

I ended the stream, waiting for the next one to start.

“Hello? I’m Yuseong Shin, a rookie game streamer.”

Finally, the man revealed his face—introducing himself as game streamer Shin Yuseong.

“Well, there we go. At least one guy exists.”

His looks were beyond imagination, making my heart pound.

What is this feeling?

With this man, I feel like I might finally be able to express genuine affection.

Perhaps, for the first time, I won’t need to act in my life.

[Who is this? Dropping 4 million won? lol]

[Isn’t this person a regular on Sara’s streams? Didn’t realize they were this loaded. lol]

[A regular who gives mission content all the time lol]

Viewers from Sara’s stream seemed to migrate over.

Guess appearing as a guest on her stream really paid off.

You tend to gain something when collaborating with a top streamer.

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki: Just call me “Inyeon” (connection). lol]

“Sure, Inyeon! Thank you! Please come by often!”

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki: By the way, how much more do I need to donate to become your top supporter?]

“Uh, well…”

If I tell them, they’ll probably donate exactly the amount needed.

It’s great, but I feel a little uneasy about Moonhwa.

Wouldn’t it upset them if I casually announced it?

Just as I was deliberating, a DM from Dajjjang popped up.

[Yuseong-nim, don’t worry about it. That won’t happen. Trust me—just hype it up and say it!]

Alright, I’ll trust Dajjjang.

I’ve never gone wrong following their advice.

Raising my voice, I answered energetically.

“Alright! 4.4 million won to go! Are you really going for it?”

[[God] Insaeng-eun-Yeonki has donated 5,000,000 won.]

[^-^; Meet your new top supporter, Inyeon! lol]

They really donated 5 million won. Checking the records: Inyeon—9 million won, Moonhwa—8.4 million won.

Inyeon overtook Moonhwa to claim the top spot.

“Wow, thank you, Inyeon! I didn’t think you’d actually do it. With this, our new top supporter is—”

[[god] Moonhwa has donated 6,000,000 won.]

[How cute.~^-^ Keep trying, lol. This is fun.]

“Moonhwa retains the top spot! Thank you for the 6 million won donation, Moonhwa!”

Moonhwa quickly countered with 6 million won, pulling ahead by 540,000 won to maintain the top position.

What the heck is going on in my stream?

A showdown between titans—no, between giants.

The clash of egos between two top donors had begun.

I felt like an auctioneer narrating the ongoing donations, keeping a serious expression while secretly grinning inside.

Ah, this is the sweet life.

The intense battle left everyone wondering: Who would emerge victorious?

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Pe551
2 months ago

Thanks for the chapter

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