Reborn to Make Games: My Girlfriend is a Game Streamer

As the notification sound signaling the end of the live stream rang, Jiang Yiting let out a long sigh of relief, leaned back in her chair, and glanced at Chen Bainian with a smile: "Teacher Chen, you were a really successful 'villain' tonight. My live stream data almost exploded."

If this flops next time, you'll have to come back as a guest to save the day.

Chen Bainian looked at her profile, still radiating the energy she had during the live stream, and smiled: "I'll be there whenever Teacher Jiang calls."

"Seriously," Jiang Yiting turned around, her tone slightly probing, "your live stream went so well tonight, haven't you thought about starting your own stream?"

Chen Bainian immediately waved his hand, making a gesture of wiping sweat: "Spare me, look at all this sweat. I'm better suited to working behind the scenes. This job in front of the camera is yours, Brother Lou."

He naturally reverted to using the term "live streamer," instantly bringing the two back to the relaxed atmosphere of their earlier collaboration.

The two exchanged a smile, the air thick with the tacit understanding and joy unique to successful collaboration.

This joint livestream about "Getting Over It" far exceeded expectations in terms of both game promotion and livestream effect.

Jiang Yiting only raised a few design-related questions during the day, and tonight's interaction relied more on on-the-spot reactions and real-time adjustments based on the comments.

Unexpectedly, Chen Bainian was so calm and cooperative in front of the camera for the first time, contributing many highlights.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Yiting gently twirled her fingers, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke: "Actually, I have a question I'd like to hear your opinion on..."

"Oh? You go ahead."

Chen Bainian pulled his chair back a little, so that the two were in a more natural face-to-face position, and he pretended to listen attentively.

What are your thoughts on the "live streaming content + e-commerce" approach, Professor Chen?

"It's a very direct path to monetization, but the key lies in how to maintain reputation and achieve a virtuous cycle." As someone who has been reborn, Chen Bainian pointed out the key point incisively.

He is well aware of common models for monetizing traffic, and live-streaming e-commerce will become increasingly important in the future, but the waters are also more complex.

"You think so too?" Jiang Yiting nodded, it seemed that her judgment had been confirmed.

"Has Teacher Jiang received a specific collaboration offer?" Chen Bainian keenly sensed something and guided her to continue.

"Now you're calling me Teacher Jiang again? Not Brother Lou anymore?" Jiang Yiting looked at him leisurely, deliberately focusing on this change in address.

"In the live stream, I'm your viewer; in private, we're friends."

Chen Bonian smiled and gently pushed the relationship that the two had built up over the past few days through "cooperation + neighborliness" and co-raising "Big Brother" towards the direction of "friends".

Jiang Yiting gave a light "tsk" and temporarily let go of the matter of him initially leading the way in calling him "Brother Lou," since she was now the one who needed his help.

"I received a cooperation invitation from a company called 'Haicheng Beifu Culture Communication Co., Ltd.' They provide one-stop agency operation services for livestreaming e-commerce stores."

"That's a good thing," Chen Bainian said, genuinely happy for her. "It means that you, Teacher Jiang, have already reached the level of a top anchor."

"Don't joke around," Jiang Yiting gently touched the tip of his shoe with her toe, her expression turning serious. "This company was only established last October, and there aren't any well-known livestreamers in their portfolio..."

Chen Bainian immediately understood her concerns—the issue of trust and reputation.

Although he was unaware of the specifics of the industry, he judged based on common sense: "There must be more than just this one agency in the industry, right?"

"There are a few others, one of which was founded by former MOBA professional player 'Nine Gods'. It existed in the early days of video content and has been around for three or four years, so it's relatively more mature."

Hearing this, Chen Bainian had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Given her current size, top institutions might not even consider her, while new companies that approach her proactively are difficult for her to fully trust.

"However, it seems that Teacher Jiang has already taken a turn for the better?" Chen Bainian asked tentatively, noticing that there was more certainty than confusion in her eyes when she talked about this matter.

"Yes," Jiang Yiting nodded and directly stated her idea, "I want to try running my own Taobao online store."

"That would be very tough. Product selection, customer service, supply chain... You also have to go to work and do live streaming. You'd need three heads and six arms to manage all that, right?" Chen Bainian listed the practical difficulties.

"For product selection and initial customer service, I can ask my dad and brother for help; they have some local resources."

Jiang Yiting had clearly considered these things, and continued, "I plan to start with some of our Sichuan and Chongqing specialties, such as... the spicy rabbit legs you've tried, and homemade chili sauce, and so on."

Upon hearing "Sichuan and Chongqing specialties" and "spicy rabbit legs," Chen Bainian was momentarily dazed.

A long-forgotten memory was suddenly awakened.

In her previous life, after her career was on track, Jiang Yiting ultimately chose this path as well.

Instead of relying on any third-party operation agencies, they personally managed an online store focusing on local specialties.

He used to be a customer of that store, but because he couldn't handle spicy food very well, he only bought some beef jerky and hot pot base to entertain his friends.

At this moment, memory and reality perfectly overlap.

He reaffirmed that independence, hands-on approach, and grasping the core aspects were indeed inevitable choices driven by Jiang Yiting's core personality.

"Teacher Chen? What do you think?" Seeing him lost in thought, Jiang Yiting gently nudged him with her toe.

Chen Bainian snapped out of his reverie and offered a suggestion: "That's great! I think we could also add products that are easy to store and transport, like hot pot base and shredded beef, which would make it more versatile."

"It seems that Professor Chen has quite a bit of knowledge about our Sichuan-Chongqing region."

"I've always wanted to travel, but there haven't been any suitable opportunities."

"Really?" Jiang Yiting tilted her head, looking at him with a hint of disbelief. "But you don't seem like someone who can handle spicy food very well."

"You don't necessarily have to eat spicy food every meal when you travel. Besides, I've heard that there are many excellent non-spicy dishes in Sichuan cuisine."

"That's true, my dad is also an expert at making non-spicy dishes."

"If there's a chance, could you please be my guide and take me to Sichuan and Chongqing for a visit, and maybe I can try your cooking?" Chen Bainian suggested.

"Sure," Jiang Yiting readily agreed, then immediately realized, "Hey? You're planning to come to my house?"

"Since we're already in Sichuan and Chongqing, the best way to experience the most authentic flavors is, of course, home-style cooking. My only friend there is you, Teacher Jiang," Chen Bainian said matter-of-factly.

"Alright, alright," Jiang Yiting agreed with a hint of helplessness.

"It's getting late, Teacher Jiang, you should get some rest. I'll head back now." With that, Chen Bainian squatted down to pick up his "big brother".

"Hey, wait a minute!" Jiang Yiting preemptively pulled the lazy "big brother" into her arms, gently rubbing her chin against the cat's fluffy head, her eyes sly. "Let it keep me company tonight, so it won't disturb Teacher Chen's health regimen."

Chen Bainian looked at the expectation unconsciously revealed in her eyes, and then at the "big brother" who was making comfortable snoring sounds in her arms, and nodded.

Jiang Yiting immediately seized the opportunity: "How about we make it like this from now on? During the day, 'Big Brother' will accompany you while you work, and when I come home from get off work in the evening, it can come and keep me company. That way, 'Big Brother' will have company, and we can both see it."

Chen Bainian immediately remembered the "joint parenting fund" she had proposed earlier; so this was what it was all about.

Thinking that this way he could both pet the cat and maintain his regular routine, he agreed.

However, as he turned to leave alone, the corridor lights stretched his shadow long, revealing a rare sense of loneliness.