NOVEL NEXT Chapter 803: Studying Live, a Streamer Who Looks Like Jiang Lingxi
Yu Gong Yu Xun in history has prototypes, a prodigy in solving cases, and there have been some films and TV dramas based on this character, creating many beloved works.
Although "Yu Gong's Case" has the foundation of those earlier works, the plot underwent complete innovation, with the female lead being a fictional character created by the screenwriter.
A fictional character naturally has no references to draw from; if portrayed well, it would be a win-win situation. If not, most of the criticism may fall on the newly added female lead.
Before the premiere, even Tong Yue couldn't help but feel nervous.
Finally, the premiere came, and she naturally watched it.
After watching a few episodes released by the website, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing the premiere data from the previous day and the trending lists the next day, she felt reassured.
For an actor, properly shaping the character is the best evaluation.
Even though "Yu Gong's Case" can't compare to the initial popularity of "Empress Yuan Zhao," the current trend suggests it's gaining traction.
As long as the later plot doesn't fall off, it's very hopeful that the series will remain at the top of the popular broadcast list during its run.
Since there was no lack of attention, Jiang Lingxi only accepted an invitation to one annual event held by a certain channel over the winter break.
As Tong Yue put it, although there is a popular drama, the true person still needs to make appearances.
"Some fans are DMing me backstage, suggesting that you could start a live-stream session while studying, not needing to do anything else in the stream, just focus on studying."
"There are people who watch study streams?"
"Why wouldn't there be?" Tong Yue even found several replays of study streams, "A lot of people watch them. Nowadays, some people can't calm themselves to study, and sometimes they need this atmosphere to focus. It doesn't interrupt your studying either."
"Then I'll give it a try."
So with the new school year, Jiang Lingxi added a set of streaming equipment in her study.
During the day at school, it's certainly impossible to stream, and even in the library, it's unsuitable to set up a phone for streaming.
Only when she returns to Xiyuan at night can she stream.
However, this timing works well. The viewers, whether students or working professionals, are busy with classes or work during the day, so they can only open the stream at night when they get home, coincidentally hitting the right time slot.
Jiang Lingxi's account was opened in a very low-key manner, without extra contact with the streaming platform, quietly starting her first stream.
She used two cameras, one from the side, capturing her sitting at the desk three-quarters view.
The other was focused solely on the desk, displaying the books and her writing hand.
The stream was categorized under study.
This category, relative to the general streaming audience, isn't large. Only those who want to enhance themselves during breaks would stay a while.
Many just see it's a study stream and swipe away.
Additionally, Jiang Lingxi's study stream had no early promotion or traffic attraction.
At the start, the system assigned a few dozen viewers, some left immediately, while others lingered.
Those who lingered discovered something new.
[Jiang Lingxi?]
[Probably just someone who looks alike; I've seen many others on streams who closely resemble celebrities, almost mistaking them for the actual stars.]
[I've encountered that too, but those people were singing, dancing, chatting; it's my first time seeing someone stream studying.]
[Checked it out, it's a new account that can't be updated, a new streamer.]
[But it must be said, she really looks similar!]
[Simple, do a mimicry makeup, turn on the beauty filters, wouldn't they look alike?]
[I've seen a few mimic Jiang Lingxi, but they weren't quite like her. This new blogger's the most similar, following.]
[Why stream studying? Singing or dancing would be better; even chatting would be nice!]
[This streamer is quite adamant, never seen her look at the camera, such a waste of advice!]
...
Jiang Lingxi felt she was managing to show her face to the audience while busy with her studies. Once she confirmed the stream captured her face, she focused on learning at her usual pace throughout.
The live room had a steady flow of people entering and leaving; those who left found it boring just watching someone study, while those who stayed were mostly Jiang Lingxi's fans, enjoying watching a streamer who's reminiscent of their idol.
Since the star herself went off to study, it feels as if she's vanished from the entertainment world.
Fortunately, "Yu Gong's Case" aired in time; otherwise, they'd be waiting expectantly!
There's also a portion simply captivated by the studious atmosphere.
Unknowingly, the live room audience surpassed a hundred, then over a thousand…
An hour passed without notice.
Two soft knocks at the door interrupted the person immersed in her books.
"It's been an hour, take a break, want some fruit?"
Jiang Lingxi looked up, "Yes."
[Wow, that man's voice sounded really nice!]
[So gentle, guessing the streamer and him are a couple.]
[He even remembers to remind the streamer to take breaks every hour, so considerate!]
[Preparing for exams, I wish for such a considerate boyfriend.]
...
Jiang Lingxi stood up to stretch and remembered she was streaming today, grabbed her phone, and saw the rapidly scrolling comments in the live stream.
"Guess? Correct, indeed thoughtful, wish you success in your exams."
[Why does the streamer's voice sound like Jiang Lingxi's?]
Just as she was about to put the phone down, Jiang Lingxi saw this comment: "..."
She looked at her chosen account name, as "Jiang Lingxi" was taken, she added two numbers at the end to register it.
Is that why these viewers doubt she's the real Jiang Lingxi?
"I am Jiang Lingxi!"
[The streamer does look quite like Jiang Lingxi, impressive makeup skills, kudos.]
[Yes, yes, yes, the streamer is definitely Jiang Lingxi, it's comforting to watch the streamer when we can't see Xixi.]
As for the actual Jiang Lingxi, if she joined this streaming platform, they'd go wild, promoting her stream vigorously as soon as she goes live; not like now, after over an hour and only a few thousand viewers.
They don't believe! They just don't!
Jiang Lingxi: "..."
This was her first experience where admitting she's herself doesn't convince anyone—it's quite novel.
As for proving herself, she has many ways but can't be bothered to bother with it.
She wants to see when they'll finally recognize she's the real one.
She's quite looking forward to that day.
"Come eat some fruit."
"Coming!"