Chapter 84 - 74 Vinegar Flavored Shredded Potato

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Chapter 84: Chapter 74 Vinegar Flavored Shredded PotatoLin Wan was still very easy to coax; a few compliments were all it took to bring a smile to her face. "I’m not relying entirely on my skills either when I live stream. I do use the beauty filter, just not heavy makeup. Also, I don’t depend on acting cute and coy. Mainly, I rely on singing, telling jokes, and outdoor streaming." "So how are you doing now? How much money can you make in a month?" "It really depends. At the best of times, I could make up to a hundred thousand in a month, but at worst, just two or three thousand. Of course, that month was only due to streaming a few times. On average, I can still make about ten to twenty thousand a month." "Wow, that’s quite profitable. A monthly salary of tens of thousands qualifies you as a true white-collar worker. Besides, your job streaming is much easier than those working 996, or 007." Chen Feng was genuinely surprised by her income. He had thought she was just a small-time streamer, not very famous, generally making just a few thousand a month. He hadn’t expected her to earn so much. If he hadn’t come into money himself, he would certainly have felt sour with envy. He had toiled away at Dianchuang Culture Company for years, striving for that monthly salary of tens of thousands, and never achieved it. Even in the highest earning year, including annual bonuses, he barely made over a hundred thousand. Even so, he was considered decent among the salaried class, not quite on top, but far from the bottom, yet he didn’t earn as much as a small-time streamer like her. No wonder there was so much resentment online toward these streamers who seemed to require little talent. It was mostly jealousy, criticizing them for seemingly effortless earnings—just sitting at home, turning on a camera, making cute faces, and tricking viewers into sending gifts by chanting "666," then easily pocketing the money. The reality was that making money from streaming wasn’t necessarily easy, but it was definitely more relaxed than many other jobs. Those streamers did put in some mental and physical effort: making conversations, using phones and computers for voice modulation, applying beauty filters, managing fans, team building, etc. Successfully coaxing out gifts was indeed a kind of skilled labor. For female streamers, especially, it required not only beauty or eloquence but also talent. It wasn’t as simple as just any woman being able to earn money by streaming. It required a combination of natural gifts and effort, not something just anyone could do. "Relying solely on streaming isn’t a long-term strategy. I’m thinking of starting a small business, selling things while I stream, and maybe even moving into live sales in the future. What do you think?" "That sounds good. Live selling is all the rage nowadays. If done well, it can be very profitable. However, the first thing is that the quality of the products has to be good. Otherwise, if your reputation tanks, it’ll be hard to recover." "Exactly. The product has to be quality, and the profit margins have to be reasonable—I can’t be putting my face out there just to earn a little bit of money." And so the two of them launched into a discussion about what kind of goods to sell live, which led them to talk about various live streaming platforms and online shopping. They really hit it off, chatting away until Wu Mengting called them out for the meal. Without realizing it, the two had been talking for half an hour. Wu Mengting had prepared three dishes, plus the sour and spicy shredded potatoes Lin Wan had made earlier, and a duck soup that had been stewing in an electric pressure cooker, making a total of five dishes—more than enough for the three of them to eat. "What are you two chatting about? You seem really engrossed." Wu Mengting asked casually. Lin Wan replied with a smile, "We’re talking about live streaming. Brother Feng agrees with me on selling goods through streaming, we’re discussing which high-quality and profitable items to sell." "Oh, so Brother Feng knows a lot about live streaming and online shopping as well," Wu Mengting looked at Chen Feng with a teasing smile. Chen Feng shook his head, "I know a little, but it’s all from what I’ve read online; I don’t have a deep understanding, just making small talk." Lin Wan said, "Don’t be modest, you know more than I do, especially about attracting viewers. I barely understand that stuff." "I just have a way with words; if it came down to actually doing it, I’d be lost." Chen Feng really was just talking; he was afraid she would ask him for help. He didn’t have the spare time or energy for that. "Alright, let’s eat first." Wu Mengting went over to serve the duck soup. It was made with an old duck and had wolfberries and codonopsis in it—it was quite a nourishing soup. Wu Mengting then fetched rice for both her and Chen Feng. Lin Wan had to get her own food and feigned dissatisfaction, "Tiantian, you’ve changed. As soon as Brother Feng arrives, you ignore me." "Just eat. We agreed that you would cook two dishes and I would cook three, but you ended up making just one, and it was tangy shredded potatoes." "Hehe, isn’t that because your cooking tastes better than mine?" "Alright, alright, sit down and eat. Brother Feng, try the duck soup first. We started stewing it last night and kept it going until now." Upon hearing this, Chen Feng realized the duck soup had been stewing all night and was indeed full of sincerity. So, he wasn’t bashful, "Alright, let me give it a try." He scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and slurped it up. The flavor was really not bad at all, it had a taste of home. "You must have made this, didn’t you? You’ve added rock sugar, which is how it’s done back in our hometown." Wu Mengting smiled sweetly, "Yes. I was the one who put in the seasonings." Lin Wan quickly took credit, "I washed and chopped the duck." "Fine. You both contributed. Anyway, thank you for your hospitality. Let’s eat." At this point, Chen Feng was genuinely hungry, so he picked up his bowl and started eating. And actually, the three dishes Wu Mengting had cooked – sweet and sour ribs, braised carp, and steamed eggs with clams – were all quite delicious and could rival those made by Sun Xiaorui. After trying each dish, Chen Feng couldn’t stop praising them. Wu Mengting’s face blossomed with joy upon hearing this. Seeing this, Lin Wan hurriedly said, "You should try the dish I made too." Chen Feng wasn’t particularly keen on the tangy shredded potatoes, but seeing her say that, he reluctantly took a bite and instantly felt a wave of sourness. So, he bluntly said, "Did you add too much vinegar to this?" Lin Wan’s face darkened, then she took a bite herself and her expression froze for a moment before she swallowed with difficulty, casually saying, "It’s fine, I guess. Maybe it’s just not to your taste." Chen Feng didn’t burst her bubble but nodded with a smile, "Yes, I’m not too fond of sour things." Wu Mengting also tried a small bite, then gave Lin Wan a look and said, "Since you think it’s fine, then you can have it all to yourself. You like tangy shredded potatoes, don’t you? Finish it all, don’t waste." Upon hearing this, Lin Wan immediately caved in and begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, I was wrong. I didn’t cook it well; I poured too much vinegar." Chen Feng joked with a laugh, "I thought just now you must like vinegar a lot, that’s why you added so much." Lin Wan glared at him, annoyed, "I slaved away cooking for you, and not only do you not appreciate it, you directly point it out. You, as a brutally honest man, are doomed to be girlfriendless." Chen Feng chuckled, "You are wrong there. The straightforward type is in vogue right now, especially for someone as handsome as I am. I’m not short of girlfriends." "Just flatter yourself. Handsome, you say? First get rid of that beer belly," Lin Wan said disdainfully. Upon hearing this, Chen Feng feigned injury, touching his belly and looking down, then sighed as if resigned, "This belly is going to be tough to lose; I’m just fond of not letting it get any bigger." The two women were immediately amused by his antics and burst into giggles. Chen Feng joined in the laughter too.

Chapter 84 - 74 Vinegar Flavored Shredded Potato

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