Peaceful Farm Life Chapter 2204 - 2205: Secretly Watching Her (2)

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Previously on Peaceful Farm Life...
Su Chengyu and his father’s bickering continued, while An Jing and others watched. The family later returned to their rooms to rest, with An Baobei feeling a sense of warmth at home. Meanwhile, in E City, Ning Zihan was informed by Liang Youxu that An Baobei had become a viral sensation overnight through live streaming, gaining millions of followers. Ning Zihan reacted harshly, berating Liang Youxu and threatening to cut his salary, clearly displeased.

Despite harboring inner resentment, Liang Youxu departed.

The moment Liang Youxu exited and closed the CEO’s office door, Ning Zihan sank back onto the sofa, his expression somber as he sipped his black coffee. However, he only managed two swallows before his gaze fixated, uncontrollably, on the waste bin. After several glances, Ning Zihan relented. He set down the coffee, approached the bin, and retrieved the crumpled wad of paper. While smoothing out the wrinkled paper to read its contents, he walked over to his desk and powered on the computer.

Ning Zihan lacked an anonymous account, yet in that instant, he resolved to register a Weibo account without hesitation to covertly follow An Baobei. An Baobei's Weibo handle mirrored her live streaming moniker: "My Baby Is the Princess." Concurrently, Ning Zihan chose "One Person" as the username for his newly created account.

Upon successful registration, Ning Zihan immediately followed An Baobei. News of An Baobei having received a substantial sum in tips the previous night was creating a significant buzz online. Screenshots from An Baobei’s livestream, showcasing her elegantly decorated classic-style room, had circulated, inadvertently conjuring an impression that her recovery from illness was not yet complete.

An Baobei possessed beauty, talent, and a pleasant disposition. Even without the influx of tips to rapidly enhance her popularity, she was destined for fame; it would simply be a more gradual ascent.

Ning Zihan surmised that the substantial tips originated from individuals within the Su Family. Nonetheless, the comparatively modest amounts provided by the Su Family members left him somewhat taken aback.

An Baobei had announced on Weibo that another livestream was scheduled for 8:00 PM that evening. Ning Zihan silently filed this information away, then re-crumpled the paper and discarded it back into the bin.

At precisely 8:00 PM, An Baobei commenced her livestream on schedule, demonstrating to her audience the simple art of creating an ink wash painting.

Tonight, An Baobei graced the stream adorned in traditional ancient attire, a choice that captured even more attention than on the previous night. Coupled with her naturally graceful painting style, her breathtaking beauty captivated the viewers, prompting an enthusiastic outpouring of messages and virtual gifts.

Seated in his private room, Ning Zihan observed the digital cascade of gifts showering An Baobei on his computer screen. He noted the top position on the tipping leaderboard occupied by a user named "The Greatest in All Under Heaven." Ning Zihan mused that Su Changyi would likely not opt for such a flamboyant username, prompting him to register an account on the XX livestream platform himself, intending to tip An Baobei.

He directly contributed ten million tael, effectively displacing "The Greatest in All Under Heaven" to second place.

Immediately, the comment section erupted—

"Holy crap!"

"Holy crap! Holy crap!"

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Who is this person? How can they possibly tip so much?!"

In essence, the online chatter was a mix of expletives and stunned amazement at the unfathomable wealth displayed by those at the pinnacle of society.

Just as An Baobei concluded painting a peony in ink wash, she noticed the massive ten million tael tip. A momentary pause of astonishment befell her before she gracefully acknowledged the benefactor: "Thank you, 'One Person'."

"One Person"? Ning Zihan paused briefly, then opted to leave a comment: "You are most welcome." He followed up with another message: "Your painting is exquisite."

Lost amidst the deluge of concurrent comments, An Baobei failed to notice Ning Zihan's two messages and quietly continued with her artistic endeavors.

Ning Zihan simply watched An Baobei's image on his computer screen, perceiving her as both intimately close and yet impossibly distant.

However, for the present moment, he found a measure of contentment.

The ability to observe her without restraint, while simultaneously offering her no false hope, all while adhering to his own life's trajectory, felt surprisingly fulfilling.

Meanwhile, at the Su Family residence.

The living room.