Chapter 16: From Livestreaming to Mukbang

Ji Chuan’s little face flushed with anger as he said coldly, “If you don’t want to let me stay, then so be it. Spare me the righteous-sounding excuses.”
With that, Ji Chuan turned and left.
Lu Xuanxuan stuck out her tongue in his direction. “Hmph!”
Jiang Sui gently patted Lu Xuanxuan on the head.
“Xuanxuan dear, look—getting angry just because you were refused isn’t right. In this world, no one owes you anything. Others have no obligation to help you. If you always think people must help you, that’s called moral blackmail, do you understand?”
“I understand!” Lu Xuanxuan nodded.
Although she didn’t always enjoy what Jiang Sui said, there were some things she listened to—because her mummy’s words always made sense.
Jiang Sui smiled kindly. “That’s good. Now, let’s eat. I just made your favorite tomato and egg noodles, and there are Orleans chicken wings too.”
Lu Xuanxuan’s eyes lit up at once, and she dashed straight to the dining table.
Jiang Sui smiled wordlessly.
The world of children really is simple.
Even though the gulf in their relationship hadn’t been completely bridged, the current Lu Xuanxuan was far more endearing than the one who used to throw tantrums at every turn.
And so, on the livestream, Lu Xuanxuan could be seen eating Orleans chicken wings and tomato and egg noodles with great relish.
Of course, the table offered more than just those dishes—there were also other snacks and side dishes that Jiang Sui had made with the limited ingredients at hand.
The colors were vibrant and inviting; just the sight of them was enough to make one’s mouth water.
No matter the circumstances, Jiang Sui had never wronged herself when it came to food.
So, the meal was always a matter of care and attention.
For a time, Jiang Sui’s livestream transformed instantly into a popular eating show.
More and more viewers poured in.
“Ahhh, I can almost smell the aroma through the screen!”
“Petition for a cooking tutorial!!”
“I want it too!”
“I can’t take it anymore, I’m opening my food delivery app right now!”
“Jiang Sui, can you be my mom? You’re making me so hungry!”
“Mom! I’m your long-lost daughter! I’m starving, can you come home and cook for me?”
“Her cooking skills are amazing! Who said she couldn’t cook? This is a total slap in the face!”
While Jiang Sui and Lu Xuanxuan were happily enjoying their meal, Ji Chuan had gone to the other two households—not to ask for a place to stay, but to borrow some ingredients to take back.
Perhaps Jiang Sui’s refusal had wounded his pride, so he didn’t ask the other two families about staying over.
The comments on Ji Chuan’s livestream were instantly filled with sympathy for his predicament.
Meanwhile, aside from the new fans Jiang Sui was gaining, her own livestream began to flood with a mass of Bai Xixue’s fans, who started spamming insults—calling Jiang Sui malicious, stingy, a wicked stepmother, someone who even bullies small children, and so on.
Soon, the originally harmonious atmosphere in Jiang Sui’s livestream descended into a full-blown battle between her supporters and Bai Xixue’s fans.
With this sudden surge of attention, Jiang Sui’s livestream began to skyrocket in popularity, drawing in more and more viewers.
Jiang Sui, not having checked her phone, was completely unaware of the storm brewing online.
After dinner, she helped Lu Xuanxuan with her homework for a while, then took her to bed.
Surprisingly, Lu Xuanxuan, who usually disliked being close to Jiang Sui, scooted towards her as they settled down for the night.
Just before falling asleep, she opened her sleepy eyes and glanced at Jiang Sui.
Jiang Sui gently patted her shoulder. “Good girl, go to sleep.”
“I don’t dislike you anymore... not today...” she murmured softly, closing her eyes and drifting off.
Jiang Sui closed her eyes as well.
If her guess was correct, after today, Bai Xixue’s ability to attract fans should begin to wane.
From her experience with transmigration, as long as one thing starts to change, the butterfly effect will follow.
As long as Bai Xixue doesn’t coast to instant fame and become the nation’s goddess, her own fate will begin to shift as well.
The next day.
“Do we have another task today?” Lu Xuanxuan asked curiously after finishing her morning routine, peering outside.
Jiang Sui glanced out the window, then calculated on her fingers.
“There’ll be a torrential rain today. Behave and stay indoors.”
“How do you know it’ll rain?” Lu Xuanxuan asked, intrigued.
Jiang Sui replied offhandedly, “Just a guess.”
She couldn’t possibly say she had calculated it.
Yes, the system had also restored her metaphysical abilities to her.