It took a long time for Fang Jueyu to convince Zhuang Ying that he wasn't crazy or foolish, just that his behavior was a bit off. Earlier, he'd discussed with her about not being so ostentatious in daily life, so why did he suddenly start spending lavishly?
However, Zhuang Ying wasn't worried that his extravagant ways would lead to any dire consequences. To put it bluntly, with Fang Jueyu's wealth, as long as he stayed away from "porn, gambling, and drugs," it was impossible for him to squander all his assets in this lifetime.
On the contrary, Fang Jueyu's current lifestyle and his attitude towards spending were exactly what she deemed proper.
It was almost three o'clock when Fang Jueyu was already waiting near the booths on the Bamboo Platform. In the next few days, not only would many digital products sponsored by the Bamboo Platform be launched, but many popular streamers would also be there to meet their fans.
So China Joy was almost like a mini fan meeting for the live-streaming industry. On the last evening, Principal Wang even planned a large concert, with many talented streamers set to appear on stage.
Although it hadn't been many days, Guo Xinyu was already becoming a top-tier streamer, especially since she had never shown her face until now. Today, the crowd that came just to catch a glimpse of her was overwhelming.
The seats arranged at the scene were already full, and the rest had to stand. With the security cordons, it was almost impossible to see the stage clearly, let alone the performers' faces.
But such a trivial matter could hardly stump Fang Jueyu. Before he came over, Principal Wang had given him a great thing.
"Sorry, you can't go any further!" a security guard blocked him.
Fang Jueyu pulled a small badge out of his pocket, with the words "VIP Pass" written on it. Principal Wang had told him that with this, no one at any booth in the entire venue would dare stop him.
"I apologize, sir, I was abrupt earlier. You can move freely inside!" The security guard immediately cleared a path for Fang Jueyu.
This VIP pass wasn't something just anyone could get. Those who had it were at least multimillionaires or people with special statuses, whom none of them, the security personnel, could offend.
Even though he had entered the inner circle, the seats there were also entirely taken. In fact, when the expo started in the morning, it was already packed, as those seats were first-come, first-served, with security only maintaining order once they were full.
Fang Jueyu walked to the very front and center, where a young couple was eating snacks. It was apparent they had come early to get the seats rather than being people of wealth or status.
"Hey buddy, can I discuss something with you?" Fang Jueyu tapped the shoulder of a guy who looked about his age.
"What is it?" The guy, chatting with his girlfriend, asked impatiently after being interrupted.
"How about you let me have your seat?"
"Are you nuts?" the guy cursed and immediately turned back around. To snag this spot, he'd queued outside the venue since five in the morning, sprinting a hundred meters in twelve seconds to secure this front-row seat, so there's no way he'd just give it up.
The guy ignored him, but the girl turned her head, "How much are you offering?"
"A hundred thousand!" Fang Jueyu quoted a number that was impossible to refuse.
"Yunyun, this seat was hard to get; we can't just—"
"Smack!" The girl slapped the guy on the head, "Are you stupid? Anyone would be crazy not to sell a seat for a hundred grand!"
A hundred thousand yuan was almost a fortune for students. With a little planning, they could travel to several countries. The cost was just giving up one seat; was there anything more worthwhile?
"Handsome, how many seats do you need?" The girl asked excitedly, fearing Fang Jueyu might change his mind.
"Okay, I'll sell my seat to you, but I won't accept credit or installments!"
"Give me your QR code!" Fang Jueyu said straightforwardly.
The girl took out her phone, handing over the QR code, and with the vibration of a phone, the hundred thousand really went through!
"Handsome, we've settled the deal. You can't back out now!" The girl immediately grabbed her bag and left the seat as if afraid Fang Jueyu would change his mind. The guy was stunned for a moment, then grabbed his things and chased after her...
"Having money really lets you do whatever you want!" Fang Jueyu sat down comfortably. No one dared take the seat next to him; everyone saw him buy a seat for one hundred thousand yuan, treating money as if it were nothing.
"You see, if we'd run a bit faster, the hundred thousand would be ours!" A couple's voices of complaint could be heard behind Fang Jueyu.
He didn't pay attention because the previous performance was over, and it was about time for Guo Xinyu to take the stage!
"You've all been waiting for the next act for a long time, haven't you?" The host walked to the center of the stage. "Recently, our Bamboo Platform has given birth to a streamer with a million fans, and this is her first stage appearance. Let's welcome the streamer Xinyu with a piano solo of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and a medley of piano and singing!"
"Here she comes!" The fans below shouted excitedly.
"CEO Lu, summon CEO Lu! Where is CEO Lu?"
"CEO Lu, I know you're watching!"
Any fan of Xinyu's stream knew she had a very wealthy top fan. Teasing Xinyu and "Forest Deer" was always the theme in the chatroom. Even at the live venue, the banter was no different.
The stage was specially designed. As the music began, a platform slowly lifted a crystal piano onto the stage, in front of which was a girl wearing a light blue gown, resembling an elf.
Guo Xinyu wasn't particularly tall, about 165 centimeters. Her black hair flowed behind her, and atop her head was a tiara-like headpiece seemingly made from crystal. Against the backdrop of the tumultuous piano piece, she exuded a tranquil beauty.
She wasn't the stereotypical influencer with a cookie-cutter face but had a balanced oval face. Although individually, her eyes, nose, and mouth weren't outstanding, they combined into an incredibly sweet look.
Whistles from the audience came one after another. Her appearance naturally dispelled the mystery of the "Auntie Qiao" image. She could easily win a huge following with her looks alone!
After finishing a piece, she sang a few more enchanting songs. Fang Jueyu noticed she sang songs he had once requested on the streaming platform!
The performance lasted nearly half an hour. The cheers, applause, and accolades from the audience hardly stopped. Before stepping down, Guo Xinyu walked to the center of the stage and bowed deeply towards the audience. At that moment, her gaze met Fang Jueyu's!
The corners of Fang Jueyu's mouth lifted slightly, and Guo Xinyu also flashed a charming smile. They had never met before, but it seemed as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time. Perhaps this was something called tacit understanding.