Volume One, Chapter 18: The Formation of the Big Brother Group for the First Time

【Number one on the leaderboard is Emperor Li—so lucky!】
【Emperor Li is so fortunate again!】
【Oh my, I’ve already got my screen recording ready.】
【The Prince Consort is just 100 votes shy—please, Prince Consort, spare us your emotional scars!】
【Stop it, or the Prince Consort might get mad and kick you out (dog head emoji).】
【A polite question: where did the Prince Consort drop those little treasures today?】
【I want to see the Prince Consort cry.】
【Honestly, rather than seeing the Prince Consort cry, I want to see King K cry.】
【I want to see Daddy cry.】

Xian Yin smiled mischievously, “Emperor Li, you absolutely must come and send some gifts later~”
Losing is just losing, nothing to get upset about—but it was her first time acting so coquettishly in front of so many people, and she felt a little shy.

Yu Yansui’s cheeks flushed a rosy red. “Alright, I’m coming.”
She picked up the little white fox as if it were Jiuli, leaned in, and nuzzled it gently. “Brother Jiuli, you’re the best, mua~ Brother Jiuli, Suisui likes you the most, loves you the most. You’ll like Suisui too, right~ Kiss kiss.”

【Wow, this is divine quality content.】
【Quick, someone ask Emperor Li how he feels about this voice!】
【I bet ten bucks Emperor Li will surely respond.】
【Sister, is there really no one on this internet more invested than you?】
【Shameless, put on your underwear already.】
【This is going to make Emperor Li’s heart melt.】
【I’ve got my recording ready for endless replay.】
【(Manager) Evening Breeze: My heart is shattered, I feel like stabbing someone.】
【(Manager) King: ...】
【(Manager) Jiuli: Inspiration again.】
【(Manager) Jiuli: But why is this livestream so sour? Tsk tsk.】
【Jiuli sent the streamer Xian Yin Carnival*10】
“Emperor Li is magnanimous, wishing you and Suisui a lasting bond.”

Yu Yansui had just finished her coquettish punishment; now not only were her cheeks burning red, but her entire body seemed tinged with a rosy glow.
How embarrassing, how utterly humiliating.

Without a second thought, Yu Yansui swiftly ended the stream. Before the viewers could even react, the screen displayed, “The streamer has ended the broadcast; more similar streamers await you here…”

【??】
【So many fish: I’m such a big princess here!】
【The sky is falling!】

The livestream chat was filled with lamentations.

After ending the stream, Yu Yansui pressed the little white fox down on the table and covered her flushed face with her hands. It felt so hot—was she running a fever?
Such a strange sensation. She decided to see a doctor later; she must be ill, yes.

At that moment, the message notification sound chimed repeatedly. Yu Yansui tapped her face and opened her phone.

【Wind: ^_^ I want some too, or I’ll make a fuss!】
【King: Are you alright?】
【Jiuli: Feeling shy?】

Yu Yansui read the messages from the three, then thought for a moment.

【Suisui invited Wind, King, and Jiuli to a group chat.】

【Wind: Who wants to hang out with this bunch of annoying people? Suisui, can we chat privately instead?】
【Jiuli: Then why don’t you leave the group?】
【Wind: I won’t. Show me how you do it!】
【Jiuli: Tsk.】
【Wind: Suisui, look at him! He dares to bully me when you’re here. If you’re not, I’d be totally overwhelmed! I’m so pitiful! o(【emoji】﹏【emoji】)o】
【Jiuli: Heh heh.】
【King: It’s getting late, time for dinner, little one. Growing kids can’t starve.】
【Suisui: I’ll chat with you a bit before I go.】

Yu Yansui opened the voice call interface, hesitated briefly, but then called.

【Suisui started a voice call, come join!】

All three joined almost simultaneously. “Good afternoon, Brother Wind, Brother Jiuli, good evening, Brother King!”

Yu Yansui straightened the little fox, placed the phone on its head, folded her hands for support, and leaned on the table.

Without the voice changer, her sweet, tender, smooth girl’s voice sounded like a nightingale singing, as if she were whispering coquettishly right beside your ear.

Of course, in private chats, she loved to act spoiled—a genuine little darling.

“Heh, good evening, little sweetheart.”

Li Suzhi pulled down the piano cover, leaned back with a slight smile, seeming in a good mood.

His voice, like Yan Huaifeng’s, was that of a refined gentleman, but unlike Yan Huaifeng’s spirited vigor, his tone was more like a fine aged wine—intoxicating and charming, as if he was singing when he spoke.

“Suisui, you liar, you need hugs, or you won’t be comforted.”

Yan Huaifeng’s youthful voice overflowed with boyish charm, though it sounded a bit plaintive now.

“Mm, little darling, good afternoon.” Li Suzhi’s voice was magnetic and steady.

“Meow the kitty!”

*Clang*—the sound of metal hitting a plate.

Yan Huaifeng seemed a bit flustered. “Old man, aren’t you supposed to be an old man?!”

Damn it, that voice is so damn pleasant.

Pfft, pleasant my foot—disgusting, like cat droppings!

Why do they all seem so alike? What to do when my Suisui is just too captivating, too lovable?

No, he must find a way to squeeze them all out, so he can have Suisui all to himself.

“When did I say I’m an old man? Isn’t that your own assumption?” Pei He chuckled youthfully.

“Li Suzhi? Long time no see.”

Li Suzhi hadn’t expected this person to know his identity; the smile faded from his face. “And you are?”

“The Crown Prince of the Li family from Jingbei. I didn’t follow my father into politics, nor my mother into business, but instead entered the entertainment industry. I’m relatively unknown in singing and design, but we met once.”

Li Suzhi’s voice was distinctive; one listen was enough to remember. Moreover, his story was already circulating within the circle.

“Quite a coincidence.”

“Pei Henian.”

“Ah, it’s you? I’ve long admired Chairman Pei’s reputation.”

It turned out to be Pei Henian, the head of the Pei family in Haishi, whose family was involved in military and political affairs, mainly heavy industry. A few years ago, he foresaw the decline of the country’s secondary industry and, despite family objections, decisively shifted focus to the tertiary sector. History proved his decision right.

His company, Hengsheng, became a leader in the tertiary industry, covering cultural entertainment, hospitality, finance, logistics, and more. Eventually, he also took control of the Pei Group, a bona fide diamond bachelor.

“No need for formalities.”

“Well, no wonder everyone’s so generous—they all come from wealthy families. But I’m no slouch either; my family has a royal inheritance.” Yan Huaifeng’s tone rose with pride.

Yan Huaifeng’s mother was the only daughter of the prominent Yu family in country C’s political sphere. His father was from country F’s royal family. Their parents had a passionate cross-national romance, resulting in him, a mixed-blood heir.

Because his mother’s health was poor and his father was devoted, he was groomed from childhood as the crown prince, cherished and favored.

“I know who you are, Yan Huaifeng,” Li Suzhi smiled.

Yu Yansui hadn’t expected that simply streaming to make friends and build courage would lead her to meet such high-profile figures in C country’s elite circles—and even the crown prince of F country. The world really is small.

Yan Huaifeng wanted to tease them into guessing his identity, but it was immediately revealed. Was someone spying on him?

“How did you know?”

“Your voice sounds young, your Chinese is fluent—I can only guess you’re Yu Baozhu’s son.”

Yan Huaifeng ground his teeth in frustration. “You’re too clever.”

“Flattery?”

Since they were all acquainted, Yu Yansui steered the conversation, sometimes smoothing over Yan Huaifeng’s temper when he got flustered. Li Suzhi and Pei Henian got along well, as if meeting each other had been long overdue.

“Go eat, little darling, it’s getting late.”

“Alright then, bye, brothers.”

At Pei Henian’s reminder about dinner, Yu Yansui glanced at the time. Indeed, it was late. She decided to go eat something light.