Chapter 48: She is no saint; she simply does what she wants to do

Another endorsement?

The second episode of "PICK~Next Diva" only aired today, and already another endorsement has come knocking?

Jin Li listened for a long while; it turned out the origin of the story went back to her livestreaming her studies.

She pondered, "So, this endorsement of mine was voted for by the users of Cat Claw Livestream? They want me to livestream online classes and study along with them?"

"Hmm..." Jin Li paused, her expression a bit strange. "And they want to take the college entrance exam with me, to relive a dream of studying?"

Zou Da nodded: "Yes, that’s exactly it!"

He handed Jin Li a chart.

This chart was sent by the Cat Claw Livestream platform; it analyzed the user traffic and active viewing duration for every one of Jin Li’s livestreams.

In the user profile, tags like "study," "growth," and "self-improvement" accounted for 50%.

Coupled with the fact that each of Jin Li’s livestreams could break 10 million in popularity, Cat Claw Livestream concluded that the most study-oriented group on the entire site was practically permanently stationed in Jin Li’s channel.

Furthermore, Cat Claw happened to launch a voting event for an endorser, and Jin Li was voted onto the list. Additionally, a post about "Collaborating with Self-Study Net for Livestreamed Learning" was also trending high.

Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Cat Claw Livestream wanted to partner with Jin Li and Self-Study Net for a joint collaboration.

Self-Study Net gains exposure, Cat Claw Livestream gains reputation, and Jin Li secures an endorsement contract—a win-win-win for all three!

Jin Li only thought for a moment before agreeing.

She agreed so quickly that Zou Da felt it was unreal.

"Aren't you going to look at the endorsement fee? Cat Claw Livestream is offering a bit low; it doesn't quite match your current market value. We can negotiate the price."

Jin Li shook her head. "No, I don't want the endorsement fee. I can endorse Cat Claw, but it must be an endorsement related to the study site."

"I want to give this endorsement fee to the study site so they can release more high-quality teaching videos—not just for me to watch, but for any netizens who want to learn."

Zou Da was surprised, and Sui Lingfang was stunned too. "Jin Li, this..."

Jin Li said solemnly: "I have suffered from not having an education. When I went out to work at a young age, I envied those students who were in school. I envied their carefree lives and envied that they could continue to learn."

"At that time, I thought, if I were given a chance, I would definitely study hard. I have a deep sense of helplessness regarding my lack of education, so I want to take my endorsement fee and give more people the chance to make up for the dreams that turned into regrets in their youth."

As she said this, she suddenly smiled brilliantly. That smile was like the morning sun piercing through layers of dark clouds, striking a ray of light into the dim sky.

Radiant and bright.

"Sister Fang, Brother Zou Da, I am no great saint. If it were any other endorsement, I would be very happy to earn the money, but for the sake of learning, I hope everyone has a chance—at least while I am the endorser, they will have that chance."

Zou Da and Sui Lingfang looked at each other and nodded silently.

Sui Lingfang could have tried to persuade Jin Li to reconsider, but the moment she thought of Jin Li’s background and her experiences, she suddenly couldn't say a word.

She sighed in her heart.

What could she say? They were both poor souls forced by life to go out and suffer at an early age.

No one can choose their birth, but when it comes to learning, it is never too late, regardless of age.

Although Zou Da didn't know Jin Li's history, he felt this atmosphere wasn't suitable for continuing that topic, so he quickly changed the subject.

He smiled: "This second announcement is one you need to choose."

"Choose?" Jin Li asked curiously.

"This goes back to the incident with Lu Shanjie," Zou Da said slowly.

The sequence of events was simple: Lu Shanjie’s deliberate delay of rehearsal time was exposed, making the group's fans very dissatisfied with the production team. They bombarded the official website, believing the production team had major loopholes or was doing it on purpose.

When the other members of Pink Girls entered, netizens shifted their focus to Lian Baozhi, feeling that it must have been her instruction that made the agent act that way.

It could be said that all the fans' current speculations were leaning toward the most malicious interpretations.

At this time, the Kiwi Channel, Blue Sky Channel, and Cool Channel, which were also launching talent shows, began to stir up trouble.

All three video platforms unanimously sent invitations to Jin Li, asking her to participate in their variety shows, even offering her the status of a resident mentor.

Jin Li: ...

As long as they can damage the Penguin Channel, these three video platforms are satisfied, right?

Jin Li hesitated. "To be honest, my physical condition doesn't allow for high-intensity performances. If I really became a mentor, I don't think I could adapt to that intensity."

"Furthermore, there is another important reason: I cannot instruct the trainees. I feel some trainees are even better than me. Standing on that stage, I feel a bit guilty!"

Sui Lingfang sighed: "You are just too honest!"

Jin Li echoed: "Yeah, I also think I'm too honest; I don't have that thick of a skin."

Watching the two of them singing in harmony, Zou Da felt like he was looking at two curious children. He asked with a headache: "So, are you going or not?"

Jin Li tentatively said: "How about... we don't go?"

Just as Zou Da was about to speak, the phone in the office rang again.

He immediately reached out and squeezed Jin Li's hand before picking up the phone.

Jin Li: ...

"Hello, Chenxi Entertainment, who is this?"

"Teacher Jin Li?" Zou Da glanced at Jin Li. "She isn't here. You can just tell me whatever it is, and I'll write it down."

Zou Da didn't know what he heard, but he clearly froze, his expression turning ecstatic.

"Yes, yes, yes, I will definitely convey it completely. Don't worry, her agent will add you later. Leave me a mobile number..."

Before long, Zou Da hung up the phone and punched the air hard.

He said excitedly: "The official team of 'PICK~Next Diva' called! They want to invite Jin Li to participate in the recording of the third episode, in the capacity of a psychological counselor!"

Jin Li didn't quite understand. "What capacity did you say?"

Sui Lingfang interjected: "I know this one. It's managing logistics—no, wait, it's providing psychological counseling to the trainees, having heart-to-hearts. It's purely a talking job; you don't need to go on stage."

Since things had reached this point, Jin Li knew she couldn't hide, so she accepted it quite readily. "Fine, then let's choose the 'PICK~Next Diva' program."

Out of the four talent shows, the one launched by the Penguin Channel was the blockbuster; even a fool would know which one to pick.

After having a meal with Sister Fang and Brother Zou Da, Jin Li was sent back to her apartment.

After resting for a while, she turned on Cat Claw Livestream.

[The Jin Li you follow has started a livestream~]

While Jin Li was adjusting the camera, many fans and netizens entered. Before long, the number of people in the livestream reached 1 million.

[Squatted, finally squatted! I haven't seen Li Bao livestream studying for a few days, I'm so unaccustomed to it. Studying alone is so boring; I always want to sleep!]

[Same, is Li Bao finally going to study!]

[Wuwu, Li Bao, I need you. I find that studying with you makes me especially focused.]

Jin Li noticed this comment and silently kept it in mind. She said: "I've been a bit busy with work lately, busy shooting the advertisement for Domi Cosmetics. By the way, the endorsement photos are out, but the ad isn't yet. You can look forward to it."

She changed the subject and said with a smile: "Alright, since everyone is looking forward to me livestreaming my studies, without further ado, let's start today's study tasks!"

The fans didn't want Jin Li to start studying so quickly; they wanted her to share more about her life. But she had already lowered her head, her hands moving nimbly as she tapped the screen. The single screen was immediately split in two, and the teacher's rigorous teaching voice slowly drifted out.

Fan review: [Jin Li is worthy of being Jin Li. If she says even one extra word about herself, I lose!]