Chapter 41

The god-level spendthrift is naturally Song Xi; at this moment he is together with his parents guarding the livestream. After experiencing the day's events, when they look at Ling Yue, their eyes are full of awe.

Madam Song warned Song Xi at the computer: "You must remember, you absolutely must get on good terms with Master Ling, or else I won't let you off!"

Song Han also nodded, didn't speak, his gaze already proved everything.

He sighed, eyes complex: "Since your luck will turn from now on, you should come back to the company to help me; the family's businesses still need someone to manage."

Song Xi frowned bitterly: "Ah?"

"What 'ah'? Unwilling?"

Song Xi muttered: "But you said before that I lack ability, that I can't compare to my cousin, right?"

As soon as he said that, the room fell silent instantly.

Song Xi, even if he's thick-headed, should have sensed something was off; he scratched his head, not understanding what he said wrong. Since childhood, living in the shadow of his cousin, that genius Midas touch, not becoming cynical is already good.

After a moment, Song Han said: "Your cousin is your cousin; no matter how strong his ability… he's still someone else's child. I and your mother only have you, close or distant, you don't get that?"

Saying that, he shot a sharp glance.

Song Xi shrank his head in fright, like a puppy trying to appease with a smile: "I know, I know, Dad, I was wrong."

This matter is now dropped; Song Xi tried to steer the conversation back, proudly saying: "Watch the livestream, watch the livestream! Look, I've thrown in these dozens of suns, already becoming the top guardian in the host's room!"

In the livestream's clear ranking below, the god-level spendthrift is first, followed by Starry Sea and a few others.

Song's father felt relieved, then heard his son say: "But… but Dad, I'm out of money."

Each sun costs 100,000; that means just now he already threw out several million.

He who controls a company worth over ten billion, Song's father is not stingy, directly said: "I'll transfer you a hundred million, count it as your startup funds."

Song Xi was shocked, then immediately heard his father's voice: "I already gave you the 80 million check; what's a hundred million? You'd better make me proud!"

At this moment, Song Xi's gaze stared blankly at the screen, everyone was dumbfounded; he thought it would be at most ten million, Song's father isn't stingy but also not someone who throws money away; since he deems this beneficial, he will definitely place great importance on it!

Song Han didn't watch together with his son; he embraced his wife and went to the master bedroom, closed the door, and his face instantly darkened.

He looked at his wife, voice cold: "What do you think, besides him, who else could it be?"

"Madam Song was also furious and unable to calm, tears in her eyes: 'How could he do this? After helping so many times, even a dog you raise would wag its tail at people, let alone… let alone…'"

"That's still your own flesh and blood!"

She never finished saying it.

Song Han's face expressionless: "A meal's gratitude, a bushel's hatred. Perhaps they were just ungrateful white-eyed wolves from the start."

Madam Song saw the emotion in her husband's eyes, knew he was truly hurt, but she absolutely could not speak well of that family; if it weren't for Ling Yue, perhaps today next year would be the memorial day for their family of three!

She would not allow it.

At this moment, in Ling Yue's livestream, the viewers never expected this turn, eyes glued to the screen at the money‑throwing battle.

You throw one sun, I throw one sun; you throw ten, I throw ten; you throw hundreds, I throw hundreds; in a few seconds it's tens of thousands— is this the world of the rich?

Ling Yue returned, holding a glass of juice; seeing the screen full of gifts while pouring juice, she decisively turned off the tipping function. At this moment, Starry Sea had steadily risen to first place.

Not forgetting the flashy, country‑style shout to Song Xi: 【Little brother, hear me, sis says: in the world nothing is difficult if you're willing to give up.】

Song Xi blinked in surprise; the viewers had already burst out laughing.

【Hahaha, damn, the world's not hard if you just give up, rich sis is just rich sis, impressive!】

【Sniffle, don't know if there's still a chance to recommend myself on the pillow mat QAQ】

【Even before the stream started, it already let me watch a good show】

The last viewer's comment was correct: Ling Yue didn't say a word, yet the place already heated up completely; the peak value of the previous stream, this stream just started and already surpassed it, showing just how blazing Ling Yue's livestream is.

She didn't delay, greeted the viewers, then began preparing the raffle.

Ling Yue was about to unseal, then suddenly looked seriously at the screen and said: "The raffle condition is one pearl, not a sun or moon, everyone must remember."

"Act within your means; if you can't, just watch the stream—I think it's still fun."

The viewers recalled the previous streams and couldn't help bursting into laughter.

【What does the host's first line mean, and there's a clueless dummy who doesn't know the raffle condition?】

Suddenly stung, Song Xi: "……"

Indeed, that clueless dummy is me (‑︿‑)

【Hahaha, who's secretly eating melon in their own stream, I'm not saying】

【I'm not saying either, hehehe, the host is adorable】

【The upstairs guy laid it out straight; I'll also say straight I'm broke, just here for the melon— in the host's stream each time you can open a new world】

【The moment to witness the miracle is coming, please don't blink ⊙_<】

The raffle result came out quickly; Ling Yue applied for a link‑up, saw the connection, and said: "Time's Still Good, hello, what would you like to consult?"

"Honey, wanna kiss~"

A sharp, crisp female voice suddenly rang out, uttering an excessively cheesy sentence, shocking the livestream's viewers.

【Help, there's a monster!】

【What's going on? It showed the call connected, why is it still a black screen, sound but no picture?】

【Thanks to the host, I got back the feeling of listening to a radio drama; this voice is really soft and sweet, could this be a great beauty?】

While the livestream viewers were chatting away, the blacked‑out screen finally lit up, a lush, vivid green color dazzling and eye‑catching; seeing the screen's owner, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

【Whoa! A big parrot!】

【No, where is the person on the line for consultation? Could it be——】

【Impossible! Impossible! Absolutely impossible! 【Denial triple from the chubby orange】】

The comment section was a jumble of opinions, just then the camera suddenly panned, and a charming, beautiful face appeared before everyone's eyes——

The woman wore a tender‑green jade‑bamboo cheongsam, the silk fabric fitted her figure, adorned with white pearl toggles, pretty and lustrous, accentuating her gentle, charming demeanor.

Time's Still Good apologized: "Sorry, I just forgot to switch the camera, ended up filming my parrot, scared everyone, really sorry."

Ling Yue hasn't spoken yet, the netizens wave their hands—what's there to be scared of? What apologies? It's all a misunderstanding!

【Hehehe... cheongsam beauty... hehehe...】

【I'm the director of Qing Mountain Psychiatric Hospital; the upstairs patient is from my hospital, sorry for taking up everyone's time—I'll take them away right away!】

【yysy, cheongsam beauty older sister, who wouldn't like her?】

【Great beauty, I also want to get close!】【Older sister, still lacking a boyfriend? I volunteer myself eagerly!】

【Older sister, still lacking a girlfriend? I'm shouldering a train, looking for you all night!】

The fiery‑hot screen frightened Shiguang Jinghao; when she reacted, her cheeks had already flushed a light pink: "Everyone, don't say that—I'm already married."

The live‑stream room was filled with sorrow; although she knew most of it was an act, Shiguang Jinghao couldn't help but worry, biting her lips, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

This expression again drew the live‑stream's looks‑obsessed fans into wild cheers, though there was still a hint of dejection from just before.

Seeing her dumbfounded, veteran streamer Ling Yue, who had already streamed several times, smoothly laughed it off and shifted the topic: "Shiguang Jinghao, may I ask what you'd like to consult about?"

Shiguang Jinghao blinked, then immediately straightened her face and said: "Hello, streamer. I'd like to ask about my pet Huang Tao."

As she spoke and adjusted the screen, the proud big parrot that had just appeared re‑emerged: "This is Huang Tao, a parrot I've raised since childhood, exceptionally clever—it can recite Tang and Song poetry, mimic human singing, but lately—"

She spoke, frowning tightly; the big parrot, as if sensing someone watching, proudly flapped its wings and chirped: "Honey honey~ wanna kiss~"

"Do you miss me today, honey? I miss you so much—quick, give me a reward~"

That soft, coquettish female voice—no man could resist, not even a woman—and the netizens in the live‑stream were stunned, especially the one who had just posted a comment.

【!!! I'm about to break down—my beloved heavenly sound turned out to be a bird's call? What's going on with this big parrot?】

【Sisters, I have a bold idea—maybe this parrot isn't… here to repay a kindness?】

【Change quick change quick change! Change change change!】

【…That upstairs user is a heavyweight, by the way—remember, the internet isn't a law‑free zone!】

Shiguang Jinghao explained embarrassedly: "Don't talk nonsense, Huang Tao is a male! It used to speak with a male voice, not a female one!"

"It's also recent." She frowned, her brow furrowed: "Lately it suddenly started speaking in a female voice, and every time it addresses my husband, it's all soft and affectionate—I'm a bit…"

The ellipsis says it all—everyone already understands.

Ling Yue frowned slightly; although she already had a rough idea, seeing Shiguang Jinghao about to continue, she didn't interrupt.

Shiguang Jinghao: "Huang Tao is a little boy I raised bit by bit—I don't know whether to feel lost or scared; I don't like it getting closer to my husband. And Huang Tao really is smart—it's just been acting so strangely lately, streamer, can you help me?"

She poured out all her doubts: "Why has Huang Tao suddenly become like this? I really can't accept it."

The netizens in the live‑stream replied, "We can't accept it either!"

【I thought that soft, girlish voice belonged to a boy—with all my affection, it turned out to be a misplaced love! 【tears】【tears】】

【Huang Tao seems off—clearly a male, and the consulting pet owner said it wasn't like this before; maybe its voice changed? But even if it did, how could it suddenly become a girl's voice?】

【As a poop‑scooper, having raised a pet from little, seeing it suddenly fawn over someone else, I also feel I can't accept it…】

【Eh, upstairs, your "can't accept" and the consultee's "can't accept" might not mean the same thing.】

【Maybe it's just subtle influence…【blush】【blush】【blush】】

Netizens were actively commenting in the chat; Ling Yue watched the screen, the parrot named Huang Tao unaware it was being streamed, still cooing—various "honey, kiss, hug," demanding rewards.

Yet who could know its true thoughts? Huang Tao danced and fawned before its owner, heart burning with anxiety, practically steaming with anger.

"Owner, my owner, look at me! I've told you this so clearly—why can't you understand, owner?"

"It's not that I'm sick—it's your husband, that big jerk!"

"Huang Tao doesn't like him at all—trash! Jerk! How dare he marry my owner qwq"

As it spoke, it raked its brains for words, yet didn't notice Shiguang Jinghao sigh, her fingers rubbing the parrot's head, an indescribable comfort spreading to her skull.

The parrot Huang Tao let out an excited tremolo: "Owner…… honey…… feels so good~~"

Shiguang Jinghao hastily pulled back her fingers, staring at it in disbelief.

Glancing back at the screen, it was blank; in the blink of an eye, the barrage of comments rolled on like a wind‑up machine.

【Ah huh ah huh, is this something I can actually hear?】

【Live‑stream, danger!】

【How can I answer? It's obviously just a parrot—how did it suddenly start flirting?】

【This voice, this tone… save me! What kind of nonsense is this?!】

【Master‑servant VS taboo VS human‑beast】

【Could a person even think of this? I'll say it first—I want to hear more, I'm shameless!】

At this moment, Shiguang Jinghao was completely at a loss, unable to utter a word. How could she know that Huang Tao could actually make such a shameful sound—and she herself had never said anything like that!

Plots from novels or films she'd seen before flooded her mind—the most famous being Ah Bao from Liaozhai, likewise a parrot, likewise clever… could it also be… repaying a debt of gratitude?

"Impossible, it wouldn't take a liking to my husband." Shiguang Jinghao's mind and body in turmoil, she unconsciously muttered aloud.

The live‑stream netizens—

【Huh? Consultant, what did you say? Say it again?】

【precious scroll, my ears… my ears…】

【A parrot liking a person? That's absurd—I've never heard of such a thing!】

【Maybe the upstairs user is out of touch—indeed, some birds do take a liking to people, and their possessiveness is extremely strong… Hey, you guys, quick look at the consultee's parrot—】

In the frame, after Shiguang Jinghao finished speaking, the parrot froze for an instant, its tiny soybean‑sized eyes fixed on the owner—this time it wasn't mimicking a person, but called out directly.

It spread its wings like a great roc, covering its body, eyes flashing with terror: "Save me! My purity!"

"My owner, what nonsense are you spouting? Owner, why can't you understand human speech? Tao Tao is exhausted. JPG"

After saying that, it took a light nibble; Shiguang Jinghao's fingertip hurt—a tiny piece of flesh pecked by the bird's beak reddened slightly.

"Huang Tao you—" she spoke with a trembling voice, her peripheral vision unintentionally catching the screen, seeing that the parrot could take a liking to humans and possess an extremely strong possessiveness toward a lover, her heart gave a violent jolt.

Shiguang Jinghao didn't believe it; she chose to ask Ling Yue directly: "What did Huang Tao just say?"

She stared at the parrot, extracting the cause and effect from its overly quick and resentful tone; her eyes darkened, her expression solemn.

【What did the host hear?】

【No way, no way, no way—could it really be a human‑bird romance?】

【Folks, you can't just mess around like that!】

【I'm shameless! Host, tell me first!】

【Am I the only one feeling sorry for the miss? The chick I raised suddenly bit me—waa waa waa, beautiful sis, come snuggle with me~】

All kinds of wild speculation ran rampant in the comments; Shiguang Jinghao's face turned pale, unable to believe the guesses above, she stared fixedly at Ling Yue, voice pleading: "Host?"

She took a deep breath: "I don't believe it's really like that."

Shiguang Jinghao instead calmed down, speaking logically: "Yellow Peach is my parrot; how could it possibly fall for someone else? Besides, my husband isn't all that fond of parrots—I've always been the one taking care of it……"

Shiguang Jinghao felt her heart breaking, yet she still said: "I don't believe it would like my husband!"

【But those cute, coquettish acts can't be faked, can they?】

【Ahhh, my head's spinning—what on earth is the truth?】

Ling Yue fell silent for a moment, glanced at Yellow Peach: "The truth is at Kaiyue Hotel, Room 503."

Upon hearing that, Suiyue Jinghao froze in place: "Impossible!"