The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

"Illegal? Money laundering?"

Qin Ziyang frowned, looking puzzled.

The money his family gave him as a reward was definitely legitimate; if it had any questionable origin, the high-ranking officials of the Jiangnan Provincial Government wouldn't have been so polite to his grandfather.

Then we can only wait for the relevant departments to complete their investigation before resuming broadcasting.

Zhang Xianglin, who was standing to the side, recovered from the shock of receiving hundreds of millions in gifts and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Ziyang, why was the live stream banned? You just spent a billion in gifts, and your live stream was number one in popularity online."

He felt a pang of heartache, his tone filled with regret, "The number of viewers in the live stream just now exceeded 50 million. If it could have stayed online a little longer, it might have even surged to 60 or 70 million."

One second he was ecstatic that his live stream had surpassed 50 million viewers, and the next second it was shut down. His heart skipped a beat.

Qin Ziyang also felt a great sense of regret, but now all he could do was wait.

"It's nothing serious, just that the amount of donations was too high, which attracted the attention of the internet authorities. The live stream will be unblocked once they finish their investigation."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xianglin knew that all he could do now was wait, so he sighed, "I see. But even if the account is banned in the live stream, you can still send messages and videos. How about I edit out the video from the Qin Family Mansion's VIP room?"

He paused, then added, "By the way, could you also post photos of all the luxury cars we prepared for tonight? There are a few multi-million dollar cars and a helicopter that we didn't have time to show off, so they can be used as a preview for the next video, which will also help us gain more followers—a win-win situation."

"Good idea, Xiang Lin. From now on, you'll be in charge of my live streaming account. Just do what you think is best, as long as it increases followers."

Qin Ziyang recalled the unprecedented buzz that Zhang Xianglin had generated with his livestream suggestion that night, which further increased his trust in Zhang and made him decide to hand over the account to him for full management.

He took out his phone and transferred 100,000 yuan directly from Zhifubao (a money market fund). "Xiang Lin, this is your bonus for tonight!"

When Zhang Xianglin saw the message in the background that "Zhifubao has received a transfer of 100,000 yuan", he quickly refused.

"Ziyang, this is too much. I'm already very grateful that you hired me as your assistant and gave me a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan."

He had always hoped to get a stable job paying around 6000 after graduation, but now it has exceeded his expectations by far.

He felt unworthy of the 100,000 yuan bonus.

"Alright, this bonus is nothing. I can easily tip any female streamer 100,000 or more. Do you think our friendship is less than that of a stranger? Or do you think it's too little? How about I give you more?"

After Qin Ziyang finished speaking, seeing Zhang Xianglin nervously say "That's enough" again, he smiled and encouraged him:

"If you feel like this money is too hot to handle, then hurry up and edit some videos to try and gain more followers for me."

Qin Ziyang knew that Zhang Xianglin's family was of modest means and that he was an honest and kind person. He originally wanted to give him several hundred thousand yuan, but fearing that it would frighten him, he changed the amount to one hundred thousand yuan.

We can gradually increase the bonus later.

He felt that, given his current status, offering someone a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan was somewhat unbecoming of him. However, he had already made the offer, and Zhang Xianglin would definitely refuse any changes to the compensation, so he insisted on taking the fixed salary of 10,000 yuan.

There was no other way, so he could only start by increasing bonuses to improve the overall compensation.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Ziyang!" Encouraged by the trust and the money, Zhang Xianglin was as excited as if he'd been injected with adrenaline, his face full of loyalty. "I will definitely manage the account well for you and help you gain more followers!"

Qin Ziyang nodded in agreement, and then asked Zhang Xianglin to take photos and prepare materials.

Meanwhile, in the Qin family's group chat...

Qin Jianjun: Ziyang, why was the live stream banned?

Qin Mao: I saw a message saying the live stream was illegal? Uncle, I don't understand, what's illegal about it?

Qin Zihao: Don't worry, I've already had someone investigate. It's because the tipping amount was too high, and the regulatory authorities need to verify the legality of the source of funds. It's not a big problem.

Qin Jianjun: You scared me! I thought I had really broken some law. It's good that you're alright.

Qin Huirong: Son, since that's the case, let's not rush it. We can broadcast it tomorrow night.

...

Qin Ziyang looked at the messages in the group and typed a reply: "Big brother is right. The manager of Douyin platform called me. The live stream room will be unblocked after the review. I'm sorry to have worried everyone."

At the same time, the entire internet exploded.

In Qin Ziyang's live stream, the previously blurry screen was now just a black screen with a notification in the middle.

Your live stream has been suspended due to suspected illegal activities!

The barrage of comments was dense and scrolling wildly, with the content being extremely polarized and the confrontational voices filling the air.

[I told you, that much money must be laundered! Otherwise, who would be so bored as to spend 100 million on virtual gifts? Do they have so much money they don't know what to do with it?]

[Did the person upstairs get their brain caught in a door? They own hundreds of luxury cars worth millions, and countless others worth tens of millions, plus a helicopter. They can spend 500,000 yuan in tips and a million yuan in lucky bags without a second thought. Why would they need to launder money?]

[Exactly! If you're sour, just say so. Don't use money laundering as an excuse. For top-tier wealthy families, giving gifts is child's play, right? A hundred million in pocket money is perfectly reasonable.]

[Hilarious! Wouldn't a money laundering livestream be shut down? You've seen it all this time, and there hasn't been a single notification in the backend. Are you just playing dead and running away because you're afraid of being caught?]

[Those who question money laundering should first check their own bank account balances. Can they even afford a fraction of the price of a gift for "Dream Bro"? And you're making this a public announcement? Does his status and position require announcing it to you? Who do you think you are?]

[Oh no, oh no, is Dream Bro going to get arrested? I haven't even finished watching the helicopter movie yet!]

Those in the know understand; it's just a routine check by the regulatory authorities. Such a large amount of donations will definitely prompt an investigation into the source of funds. It's normal procedure. Just wait, the livestream will be unblocked within three days!

The viewers were arguing fiercely, with some making sarcastic remarks and others desperately defending Qin Ziyang. The barrage of comments was even more intense than the previous gift effects.

Xia Youran's face was still filled with shock. Looking at the barrage of comments about Qin Ziyang in her live stream, she completely lost interest in streaming and let her viewers discuss it wildly.

"A hundred million in donations... the financial resources of this Dream Bro's family are terrifying." She muttered to herself, her eyes filled with awe, her previous casual and joking expression gone.

Su Xiaoxiao looked regretful.

Before she could even make her presence felt, the other person's live stream ended, leaving her feeling anxious and panicked.

On the other hand, in the live stream rooms of various streamers, whether they are big or small streamers, the discussions are all about the billion yuan worth of gifts, and no one cares about the content of the live stream.

Do you think "Dream Bro" really laundered money?

[Bullshit! They own hundreds of luxury cars worth millions and have assets worth hundreds of millions. Why would they bother laundering a hundred million?]

It's hard to say. What if it really is illicit income? Don't those powerful families have any shady businesses behind them?

[They're all just a bunch of sour grapes! Driven by resentment towards the rich, they constantly try to gain a sense of superiority by putting others down. Just wait until Dream Bro slaps you in the face.]

...

After a moment of deathly silence, quiet discussions broke out in the Douyin backstage area.

The operations team huddled together, their palms sweaty, their eyes filled with trepidation yet also a hint of anticipation.

"Manager, have the regulatory authorities really intervened?"

The Douyin manager stood in front of the screen, his face grave. "Nonsense, this is 100 million in donations, 40 million more than the platform's all-time high of 60 million. With such an unprecedented scale, how could the department not investigate?"

The relevant departments are only afraid because they don't investigate him; otherwise, he's a ticking time bomb that could explode any day and cause Douyin's stock to plummet.

Someone muttered quietly, "If funding isn't an issue, then with 100 million in tips, split 50/50, after taxes, our platform could net over 30 million!"

"Over thirty million! Does that mean you'll get at least fifty or sixty thousand in performance bonus this month?"

"Absolutely! This one transaction is equivalent to several months' worth of our revenue!"

The operations executives became more and more excited as they talked, their eyes filled with the anticipation of receiving their bonuses.

But the manager waved his hand, his expression still serious. "Don't just think about profit sharing. Have you considered how important a top-tier third-generation rich kid like Qin Ziyang is to our platform?"

Everyone fell silent instantly, looking at the manager with a puzzled expression.

The manager took a deep breath and slowly explained, "With this 100 million in donations tonight, the video clips will definitely go viral across the internet. People on other platforms are probably already trying to contact Qin Ziyang."

"Have you forgotten? Two years ago, Li Ran, one of our platform's top streamers, was poached by Shark Platform with an astronomical contract. In just the first year, he brought them hundreds of millions in revenue and tens of millions of active users!"

"Qin Ziyang has more potential than Li Ran! He brings his own top-tier celebrity traffic, and he's never stingy with donations and lucky bags. He generates a lot of buzz. As long as he stays on our platform, he can attract countless passersby, wealthy individuals, and streamers to join, bringing in far more than just 30 million."

The crowd suddenly realized what was happening, and the excitement on their faces gradually faded. It wasn't because of Qin Ziyang's importance, but because they were likely to lose their bonuses for the month.

However, the manager's idea is not wrong. If other platforms offer top-tier contracts and poach Qin Ziyang, they will lose immeasurable traffic and revenue.

The manager's eyes were firm, and his tone decisive: "We can't accept this 50 million share! Or rather, we can't split it 50/50!"

"I have decided to apply to the board of directors to offer Qin Ziyang a VIP Platinum Contract."