Volume One, Chapter 26: What Does My Tall, Rich, and Handsome Boyfriend Want from Me?

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow and let out a soft chuckle, though the laughter never reached her eyes, sending a chill through the air. Her lips were red, her teeth white, yet her words carried a roguish edge: “Sorry, I have no morals.”

“Even though I blindly support my wife, I think that person has a point. Since you have the ability to save someone, why not do it if it’s within your reach?”

“Haven’t you caught on yet? The streamer is just in it for the money. If the price isn’t right, she’s not willing to help.”

“I used to think cultivators were all noble and aloof, but it turns out they’re just after profit.”

“Don’t let yourselves be misled. If the master really cared only about money, why didn’t she agree to withdraw the lawsuit at Lu Jia’s request? I hope everyone can be a little more rational.”

“It’s Shu Tiantian! Shu Tiantian herself is here!”

“Thank you all for still remembering me. I don’t believe the master is that kind of person, because just yesterday, she was telling me to do more good and accumulate blessings.”

“That’s right, this is clearly moral coercion! The master did warn them at the time! They just didn’t listen!”

“Karma is a cycle, and the laws of heaven do not favor anyone. Even cultivators cannot act against fate. Money is simply to sever the karma between the cultivator and the client.”

Qin Yu’s hand, poised to send out a red envelope, paused when she saw this comment.

She glanced at the user ID: Bean Sprout User 12337.

A new user.

Curious, she clicked on the avatar, expecting a fellow practitioner, but even the profile picture was the default bean sprout icon.

Back in the live stream, Bean Sprout User 12337’s comment was already buried.

As for karma and retribution in the metaphysical world, Qin Yu had no intention of explaining. Those who understood needed no words; for outsiders, explanations were a waste of breath.

While the audience argued noisily, Qin Yu sent out the second red envelope, which was snatched by “Sugar Baby.”

“The streamer has no honor, sending out red envelopes while I’m typing.”

“How come I never get one?! There must be some inside deal!”

“I didn’t even type, and still didn’t get one. Who’s winning these? How long have they been single to be this fast?”

After “Sugar Baby” sent a “True Love Forever,” Qin Yu invited her to join the mic.

Soon, a round-faced girl with matching round glasses appeared on the screen. Her cheeks were flushed, and she radiated happiness that seemed to spill from the display. Looking at the camera, she smiled proudly. “Sorry to disappoint you, but my boyfriend and I are already at the stage of discussing marriage. I’m not the single person you imagined!”

“Stacking crates here—watching a metaphysics stream and still getting a mouthful of public displays of affection!”

“Single Dog Sanctuary (capacity: 1,000)—currently housing 10.”

“There’s no answer to your question.” Before the girl could speak, Qin Yu cut straight to the point.

“How can you say there’s no answer when you don’t even know what I’m going to ask?”

“You just want to know when you and your boyfriend will get married.”

Qin Yu looked at her, her gaze grave.

Sugar Baby’s mouth fell open in surprise—it was clear Qin Yu had guessed correctly.

“Impossible! She loves me! If she doesn’t marry me, who else would she marry?”

“Exactly.”

Sugar Baby: “???”

“What kind of drama is this?”

“I just checked out this girl’s Bean Sprout account. I think… her boyfriend is really handsome. She’s cute too, but honestly, he doesn’t look like someone who’d settle down.”

“Before seeing: How handsome could he be? After seeing: Why don’t guys like this exist in real life?”

“I think you’re being too polite. He’s tall, rich, and handsome—why would he choose her?”

“Maybe this rich, handsome guy doesn’t like a pretty face, but prefers an interesting soul?”

“Please, stop reading so many romance novels. How often does a guy prefer a 200-pound ‘interesting soul’ over a beauty? Let’s be real—no man, especially a wealthy one, doesn’t like beautiful women…”

“I’m a girl, and I like beautiful women too.”

Sugar Baby shook her head at the comments, insisting, “No, my boyfriend truly loves me! At first, I also wondered why someone so exceptional would choose me. But isn’t that what love is? It doesn’t need a reason! Besides, in the three years we’ve been together, he’s always respected and encouraged me. Rain or shine, he picks me up and drops me off at work on time; during my period, he buys me sanitary pads; when I’m sick, he brings me medicine himself… He really loves me!”

As she spoke, her face glowed with happiness and tenderness.

“Sob, our champion of pure love has fallen…”

“Girls, do you believe I’m Wu Zetian or believe what she says?”

“Our Queen!”

Sugar Baby, unconvinced, looked at Qin Yu with a mocking smile. “I thought you were supposed to be accurate? Seems like those earlier clients were just actors you hired. I’ll admit, they acted pretty well!”

“Haven’t you noticed you’ve been sleeping more lately?” Qin Yu asked before she could continue.

Sugar Baby paused, “It’s just summer fatigue.”

“Oh my, my wife was right again?”

“Sugar Baby, can you wake up? You didn’t even tell the streamer your question, and she still knew what you wanted to ask. Isn’t that accurate enough?”

“Yeah, keep this up and you’ll be digging wild vegetables soon!”

“Just here for the drama…”

With the comments’ reminder, Sugar Baby’s back suddenly felt cold.

“But I have no money, no looks, and no background. If he doesn’t love me, what has he been with me for all these years?” she wondered aloud, half to Qin Yu, half to herself.

“For you.”

Sugar Baby felt played, her round face flushed bright red. “Streamer, are you just saying whatever gets you the most views? You claimed my boyfriend doesn’t love me, now you say he wants me! What do you mean?”

“He wants your life.”

“Impossible!”

“In the three years you’ve been together, has he ever gone beyond just feelings and kept things strictly respectful?”

Sugar Baby, already blushing, grew redder still. “He respects me! He said the most important things should be saved for our wedding night.”

“A pure love champion?”

“I don’t believe there’s a man this monk-like in the world—unless I get one too!”

“I’m a man, and I’ll be honest, don’t flame me. If I were with someone I liked, I’d want to… you know? If you’ve been together for three years and he’s never touched you, either he doesn’t love you that much, or there’s something wrong with him.”

Qin Yu gave a cold laugh. “How much do you know about his ex-girlfriend?”