Chapter 59
Chapter 59
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 59
Chapter Title: Ten Million Won Donation?
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I was just showing my face on stream. I hadn't even said a word yet.
Yet the viewers filled up at an insanely fast rate. A record-breaking pace, even.
I watched the numbers climb with a satisfied smile.
Guess I was overthinking the nerves.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Live Viewers: 10,220] In just ten minutes, we broke ten thousand viewers. Utterly ridiculous speed.
Only then did I finally speak up and greet the chat.
"Hey everyone! Park Jae-ho here!"
Same greeting as always.
Just a bit brighter this time. With all these viewers, my energy was through the roof naturally.
-Sup!
-You made it?
-Kya! Champ lol!
-MVP win lol
-How much prize money?
-Afterparty any good?
I chatted lightly with the viewers.
"Prize money was about five mil per person..."
But sadly(?), I couldn't keep the convo going. A massive meteor(?) crashed into my stream right from the jump.
💰 SUPER DONATION! 💰 Dokgo Hwayeon has donated 10,000,000 won! I froze on the spot. Forgot to even react.
That number was just too much. First time seeing that kind of cash in my life.
"T-Ten million?!"
I shot up from my seat and bowed on instinct.
"Whoa! Ten million...!! Who dropped this? Dokgo Hwayeon...? Oh, team leader!! Thank you so much!"
Had no clue who it was at first. I was that shocked.
But yeah, figures it'd be Dokgo Hwayeon. She's got massive pockets.
"Kya! As expected from the team leader! I'll take it gratefully!"
I bowed again. Stream started off on fire.
Dokgo Hwayeon played a huge role, honestly. Not just the ten mil.
She kicked off the donation train. And with a mega amount. Cue the floodgates opening.
💰 DONATION BARRAGE! 💰 Ding! Ding! Ding! "Ah! Chairman!! F-Five million!! Th-thank you so much!!"
Dokgo Hwayeon just hit me and bounced to the next room. Probably donating to the rest of the team.
But her move turned into a donation bomb for me. Bet she timed it that way.
Anyway, I kept up the bright thanks. Donations and subs nonstop. No lie, felt like an hour of pure gratitude spam.
'This is insane.'
Today's earnings alone? Pushing twenty mil easy. Worlds away from the two hundred monthly editing for Ma-sam.
Finally, the endless donation time wrapped up.
"Thank you all so much!"
I bowed deeply, pouring out sincerity. These folks dropped big bucks for me. Least I could do.
But I regretted it quick.
-Sup!
-Drop the content now!
-What's the opener?
-Heart pounding
-Two days off, so gotta be something epic, right?
Maybe 'cause of the huge dons?
Viewers started demanding the unreasonable(?).
'No way they want content today?'
Day like this? Casual chat with viewers was plenty. Been too long since real talk, tons to share.
But my fans, brains pickled in dopamine as expected?
No satisfaction from chit-chat alone.
-Hurry up!
-I'm busy!
-No way you took two days off with zero prep, right?
-Nah, no chance!
Basically: chat, sure, but wrap one content first.
Obviously, I panicked. Zero content prepped, for real.
'Just wing it now?'
Couldn't eat the dons and ghost. That'd be straight to rock bottom.
'Brainstorm. What's doable right now?'
I racked my head fast.
Thought of options.
'Most collabs? Off the table.'
Sudden invites? Rude as hell. Even to Heyni or An Young sis.
But one person I could grab no notice.
I opened my mouth while firing off KakaoTalk with my right hand.
"Content? Obviously prepped."
-Me: Super awkward ask, but can you come to my stream room right now?
All that martial arts grinding paying off?
Mastered the ultimate skill(?) of mouth and hands in sync.
If this Kakao guy can't make it? Solo it is.
'Works, but... better with one extra. Feels prepared.'
Then.
Bzzz.
Reply in five seconds flat.
Knew it.
Grinned and checked.
— Sycophant Haedal Yessir! Heading over now! Yep, Haedal. Must've been watching my stream.
'Phew.'
His place wasn't far from mine, I knew. Overheard last time paying traffic cash.
'Stall ten minutes.'
Addressed chat.
"What's today's content? Streamer exploration! First night stream, right? Gotta check what night streamers are up to."
-Ooh!
-Nice!
-Yes exploring too?
-First tour since going mega corp?
-Heart pounding
-Another tour?
Did exploration before.
But different now.
That was daytime. This prime time. My league's jumped. Full mega corp status. Plus, hitting dudes this round.
Not the same at all.
'Focusing on streamer buds this time.'
Solidifies bonds too.
'Been slacking on Heyni and An Young sis lately.'
Their rooms for sure. Both live now.
Anyway, stalled with chat till Haedal showed.
About seven minutes in?
Ding-dong.
Doorbell out of nowhere.
'Already?'
Shocked face. Figured ten flat. Seven? Haedal hauled ass.
Opened door fast.
Haedal there, huffing hard.
"Huff, huff, made it! Jae-ho sir."
"Thanks. Come on in!"
"Yessir!"
Sat him in the spare chair.
"Today's content with streamer Haedal. Been a bit, good to see you. Haedal."
Oh right, forgot to brief him. Too rushed.
But true sycophant?
Haedal picked up my flow seamless.
"My bad! Sorry young masters! Bit late! Supposed to be here by ten, traffic snag!"
Even apologized to chat. Acted like pre-planned collab.
Chat cool with it.
-Sup!
-Happens
-Ahem! No more late next time!
-Jae-ho pushing Haedal lately?
-Hi
-HaHa!
I eyed Haedal, weird expression.
'What kinda guy is this?'
Scored mad points. Like he knew exactly how to butter me up.
Anyway, smooth sail. Owe him a gift later.
With Haedal here, time for real content.
"How've you been anyway, Haedal?"
"Owing it all to you, Jae-ho sir! Living the dream!"
"My doing?"
"Yup! Your content's my daily joy! Haha!"
Figured. Flattery glued to his tongue.
Shook my head. Dove right in.
"Thanks. Let's kick it off?"
"Ah, yessir!"
Pulled up Express homepage. Korean channels.
Tons popped up.
"Lemme see... who first..."
Planned top-down like last time.
But then.
Huge yell beside me.
"Yaaah!!"
"Whoa, scared me."
Haedal jumped up hollering.
Gave him puzzled look. Total clown move.
But had reason.
"J-Jae-ho sir! Look there!"
"What the..."
Followed his finger to screen.
One thumbnail caught eye.
Second row from top.
And it was...
"Me?"
"Y-Yes! Jae-ho sir! Kya! 8th in prime time...! Incredible!"
Ten PM. Peak hours.
Me at #8 viewer rank. Outta hundreds of thousands of streamers. Huge deal.
'This close to top five corps?'
Sure, some bubble from Dokgo content shine. Expected.
Still wild.
Two months streaming. Prime #8. Unprecedented.
"Your Highneeeess! This Haedal pledges lifelong loyalty!"
Haedal's suck-up felt good for once. Mood was that high.