Chapter 2: Too Unfair!
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Chapter 2: Too Unfair!
On StarBroadcast, VIP account levels ranged from Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Black Gold, to Diamond.
Black Gold VIPs enjoyed many privileges, such as special announcements upon entering a stream, unique icons, and exclusive chat colors. They often received system benefits.
A Black Iron VIP required 100 StarCoins per month, Bronze needed 1,000, and so forth, up to Black Gold at one million StarCoins monthly.
This was just the account VIP level; personal account levels had no upper limit!
To level up, one needed to tip and gain experience points, similar to leveling up in QQ chat by accumulating online hours.
And the Black Gold VIP was akin to purchasing a super membership for one's QQ account.
Even on StarBroadcast, where wealthy users abounded, Black Gold VIP status was impressive.
[System Prompt: Task feature activated. Please check the task bar.]
Next to the item slots on the virtual interface, Chen Shen found two tasks: a newbie task and a daily task.
Both were chain tasks, revealing the next objective and reward upon completion of the previous one.
Newbie Task 1: Follow a "likable streamer" and leave a comment in their stream.
Reward: 500 StarCoins.
Daily Task 1: Enter a stream, watch for 30 minutes (system time), tip any amount of StarCoins, and receive gratitude from the streamer.
Reward:
1. Basic StarCoin Treasure Chest (contains 88, 888, 8888, or 88888 StarCoins randomly).
2. 1,000 units of host currency or equivalent valuables (precious metals, gemstones).
[System Prompt: Given the strict monetary surveillance in your world, direct currency infusion might cause trouble. We recommend receiving rewards via online banking and withdrawing after accumulating a substantial amount to ensure traceability. Alternatively, convert to valuables and sell online.]
Seeing the currency reward, Chen Shen appreciated the system's intelligence and thoroughness.
Having 757 as a "robotic butler" was incredibly fortunate, regardless of other Golden Fingers.
Chen Shen wondered why 757 chose him as a host, but he knew that 757's selection was irrevocable and that hesitating could lead to its self-destruction.
Having lost his parents early, Chen Shen endured hardships and received help, which he repaid whenever possible.
He was someone who remembered kindness.
Chen Shen reviewed the system's basic operations, realizing he needed to tip frequently to upgrade his StarBroadcast account and help the system grow.
Upgrading either would benefit him significantly.
"StarBroadcast has countless streams. As a first-time viewer, would you like to activate the system recommendation function?"
Chen Shen nodded, "Activate it." Otherwise, the multitude of streams might overwhelm him.
Indeed, StarBroadcast hosted countless streams, and Chen Shen underestimated the sheer number, despite filtering several times with 757's assistance.
Facing hundreds of remaining streams, Chen Shen felt overwhelmed.
"Host, would you like to continue filtering?"
Chen Shen sighed, "No, I'll browse them one by one. Maybe I'll find a likable streamer soon."
StarBroadcast had a feature that detected viewers' physiological and psychological reactions, determining their genuine fondness for the streamer. A rating above 30 indicated a "likable" streamer, 50 was "admiring," and 70 was "loving."
Chen Shen was relieved the task didn't require finding a "loving" streamer, which would be as challenging as finding a partner in reality.
The first recommended stream, "Natural Harmony," featured a lush tree with a figure sitting leisurely on a branch.
"Natural Harmony" was the name of the stream, translated automatically for Chen Shen.
Entering "Natural Harmony," Chen Shen was dazzled by a flurry of gifts!
Thank you, "AzuoSleepy," for sending 521 Kisses!
Thank you, "ElfTina," for gifting 1,314 Cheers!
The chat exploded with praise.
"Too beautiful! No wonder she's the beauty queen of the network!"
"Please, she's not just a pretty face. Her natural harmony is unparalleled!"
"RoyalFan": "Too unfair! How can anyone be so stunning, charismatic, and talented?"
Chen Shen, not usually a fan of good looks, felt his heart skip a beat. The elf king, dressed in gold and silver, sat on a branch, playing a harp-like instrument, creating heavenly sounds.
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