232: Chapter 232 Luyao's Three Treasures: Voice Actress, Cosplay, and Great Figure

Zhao Xiaoshuai had always felt that Zou Luyao's voice was somewhat familiar, but he could never quite recall where he had heard it before.

Now, a flash of inspiration hit him, and he finally realized the source of the problem.

It was the voice profile.

Since Zou Luyao mentioned that her hobbies were voice acting, as well as making some COS and ASMR videos, then everything lined up.

She was very likely the content creator on the "Little Broken Station" that he had been following for many years.

When he was under a lot of work stress in the past, he would play that creator's sleep-aid videos in the background every night to help him fall asleep.

Her voice was very infectious, or rather, it fit perfectly into his comfort zone; it was his emotional pillar at that time, accompanying him through one night after another.

Although she was never popular and didn't have many fans, he had always supported her, recharged her, and left comments to encourage her.

According to her, she had felt several times that she lacked talent and wanted to give up on this hobby, but it was by listening to his encouragement that she was able to persist.

They could be said to have supported each other through a most difficult time.

Through years of private interaction, he also knew that the creator faced some life troubles regarding her family, but she hadn't said much in detail.

He also kept guiding and comforting her, but her response cycle was generally quite long, so the two of them were always communicating in a mismatched timeline.

Now it seemed that these signs could all be matched one by one.

However, calculating by time, when he first followed her, she might have still been in middle school, yet she was famous for her mature sister voice at that time.

"Do you have any thoughts on developing these interests to make money, like making some videos or something?"

Since it was just a guess, Zhao Xiaoshuai decided to play it safe and chose to probe first.

"I have tried that, and made some videos, but the response didn't seem very good. The view counts were pitifully low. If it wasn't for the encouragement of a fan who always supported me, I would have given up."

"Show me your account; maybe I can help you identify the problem."

"No way! It's fine for strangers to see, but it's so embarrassing to show my works to people I know."

"I was thinking that if you really have talent, I could slightly agree to let you renovate this room. Later, you could do the things here that you could only do secretly before. But since you aren't confident, then never mind."

"This..." Zou Luyao was clearly tempted. "Then you must promise that you won't make fun of me after seeing it!"

"No problem. I've received professional training in this regard; no matter how funny it is, I won't laugh."

Zou Luyao fidgeted as she took out her phone, logged into the Little Broken Station app, and opened the backend.

Mianqiang Youxi.

It really was the creator he had been secretly following for many years!

Zhao Xiaoshuai took a glance at Zou Luyao's heavy chest, which was on par with Sister-in-law and Meng Yawen, and said, "Your username is a bit deceptive."

(Note: A pun)

It was a sudden, out-of-the-blue remark, but Zou Luyao understood it immediately. Apparently, she had indeed been using a pun at the time.

"I wasn't even in the third year of middle school when I created the account."

He had forgotten about that.

However, good grief, she barely had a C-cup back in the third year of middle school? She really was naturally gifted.

He pretended to casually look at a few of her works. After all, he had watched every one of her videos countless times; he could practically recite them by heart.

Basically, they were all simple, faceless cosplays, as well as voice-acted fanfiction of then-popular anime characters, and a small number of ASMR videos.

"I think your works are all quite good. Keep at it, increase your update frequency, and it will definitely improve."

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. I approve of you making some renovations in this room, such as installing some soundproofing panels."

Zou Luyao was clearly very happy, but in an instant, she became somewhat dejected again.

"I used to borrow Xiaohong's equipment to record, and the only few cosplay outfits I had were also kept at her place. Since we got into different universities, I haven't seen her for a long time. Even if I want to start over now, I'll need to save up money for a while."

"How about this: I'll add some work content and give you a raise."

"What content? Tell me."

"For example, you must wear a cosplay outfit as your daily work attire. How about that?"

Zou Luyao's eyes widened. "No, no way! I'm even very shy wearing them in front of Xiaohong. Although I like cosplay, I've never worn them in front of anyone else but her."

Seeing her shaking her head like a rattle-drum, Zhao Xiaoshuai tossed out his bargaining chip.

"Then what if I say that not only will I add 1,000 yuan to your monthly salary, but all your cosplay-related equipment will also be reimbursed?"

"Everything can be reimbursed? All kinds of cosplay outfits, props, cosmetics, wigs, decorations... can these things all be reimbursed?"

"Yes."

"Then, then I'll consider it."

"Fine, I'll give you 3 seconds to consider. If you miss this boat, you won't find another one."

"Only 3 seconds? How is that enough time to think!"

"2"

"Wait, wait a second!"

"1"

"Alright, alright, I agree!"

"Deal."

Zou Luyao was pouting, but she had no other choice.

"We have a deal. These terms must be written into the contract when the time comes!"

"No rush, I have other requirements."

"Still, there's more?"

To be honest, Zou Luyao was a little scared. Although she had agreed in a rush, the thought of working in this mansion wearing a cosplay outfit made her want to crawl into a hole in the ground.

"Of course. Since you have such good skills, then providing me with live ASMR, live ear-cleaning, and similar services every day shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"This, it's not impossible. But how much more will you add for this?"

"The same. An extra 1,000 per month, plus reimbursement for all your equipment."

"This equipment can also be reimbursed!? A decent dummy-head microphone costs over 10,000!"

"Do you still need to consider it? Still 3 seconds."

"Fine, fine, I agree to this too!"

Zou Luyao did a quick calculation. She would soon be in the ranks of those with a monthly salary of 4,000. She had heard that many seniors only reached this salary after two or three years of graduation.

Moreover, all the cosplay equipment she used to look at with envy but couldn't afford could now be purchased under the guise of reimbursement!

It was a life that was simply like a dream!

When did her luck start to turn around?

It seemed to have started from the moment she met him.

She looked up at the man who was so well-behaved that he was still standing at the doorway of her room even though he was in his own house. She just lacked experience in getting along with people deeply, but she wasn't stupid.

She knew he was trying his best to help her without hurting her self-esteem.

Zou Luyao pursed her lips, and some youthful feelings sprouted in her heart.

"Don't stand outside the door. If you knock, I will let you in. But you are not allowed to enter my room whenever I'm not here."

Zhao Xiaoshuai smiled, and he actually knocked on the wide-open door. Only after receiving Zou Luyao's permission did he walk in.

Although it had been a short time, Zou Luyao truly identified with this place and had already regarded this room as the first private residence of her life.

So, at this moment, as soon as Zhao Xiaoshuai walked in, Zou Luyao instantly became somewhat reserved, like a young girl inviting a male classmate into her boudoir for the first time.

"Feel free to find a place to sit for now; I haven't finished tidying up yet."

Zhao Xiaoshuai didn't stand on ceremony. Since she told him to find a place to sit, he plopped down onto the bed right next to Zou Luyao.