59: My mom went to see a man.

The three of them filmed all morning, managing to shoot and cut enough material for three finished videos.

That's a wrap! Yu Heng pressed the camera's stop button. After some post-production editing and adding some beat-synced music, the effect should be pretty good.

Although Ning Yutong was a little tired, she was still excited: "That's great! Thank you, Yu Heng! Thank you, Sister Xinran!"

Don't mention it, Yu Heng said, starting to pack up the equipment. Once it's edited, check the effect. If it looks good, you can post it to your TikTok account.

Bai Xinran helped put away the reflector board and casually asked, "You know how to edit?"

The basics, yeah, Yu Heng said. These short videos aren't difficult... Just as he was speaking, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Yu Heng glanced at the time; it was only half past ten.

Who would come at this hour? He walked to the door and peered through the peephole.

Qin Ya?

Yu Heng opened the door: "Why are you here?"

Can't I come? Qin Ya squeezed inside, carrying a plastic bag. My mom told me to bring you some fruit, saying thank you for taking care of me yesterday.

Why so polite? Yu Heng raised an eyebrow. How did you get here? Where's your mom?

My mom went into the city, and she drove right past here, so she dropped me off. Plus, weren't you going to take me out this afternoon? Qin Ya looked at the three people in the living room, a mischievous smile spreading across her face. Ooh, did I interrupt your filming session?

Ning Yutong was currently wearing the outfit from the transformation segment of the last video, which was a set of sports underwear.

Bai Xinran was wearing a T-shirt as pajamas; the neckline had almost slipped down to her shoulder, and her shorts were so tiny it looked like she wasn't wearing pants at all.

Honestly, it really did look a bit like a film set.

Yu Heng lightly slapped the back of her head: "What nonsense are you talking about! We were filming a short video!"

It's all the same, Qin Ya rubbed her head, walked up to Ning Yutong, and looked her up and down. Jiejie, you have a really great figure.

This is our Counselor's daughter, Yu Heng said, smiling as he introduced her to Ning Yutong. She's also been following me and doing some streaming recently.

Thank you, little sister, Ning Yutong responded with a smile. I'm going to go change now.

After Ning Yutong returned to the room, Qin Ya leaned close to Yu Heng and whispered, "That older sister is even older than my mom!"

What nonsense are you talking about! Yu Heng lightly tapped the back of Qin Ya's head again. Show some respect.

Qin Ya rubbed her head and muttered softly, "But it's true..."

She tossed the bag of fruit onto the coffee table, sat down carelessly on the sofa, and swung her two slender legs.

Bai Xinran watched her, frowning slightly.

This was Yu Heng's Counselor's daughter?

The Mesugaki?

Judging by her appearance, it certainly fit.

Qin Ya was also sizing up Bai Xinran.

This older sister was quite good-looking, but her clothes were... really casual.

Yu Heng looked between the two of them, then looked at Qin Ya and said, "Perfect, let me formally introduce you."

He walked over to Bai Xinran and naturally patted her shoulder.

Bai Xinran frowned slightly but didn't move away.

This is Bai Xinran, your senior, the current top star of our guild. The virtual Streamer Night Lingyuan is her, Yu Heng said, his tone formally teasing.

Qin Ya's eyes immediately widened when she heard this. "Night Lingyuan? Is that... that dog?"

Bai Xinran was inwardly speechless. This little brat called her that too?

She nodded to Qin Ya. "Hello, Qin Ya, right? I heard Yu Heng mention you. Your streaming has improved recently?"

Wow! It really is you! Qin Ya jumped off the sofa, took a few steps closer, and looked up at Bai Xinran. I watched your stream recordings from the day before yesterday! You were so hot in the stream room!

Bai Xinran's mouth twitched.

Hehe, it's just for stream effect, she replied dryly.

When Ning Yutong came out of the room after changing, she happened to hear Qin Ya's comment about being so hot.

All changed? Yu Heng saw her and naturally changed the subject. Perfect, since it's this late, how about we all go to the commercial street for a meal?

Qin Ya was the first to raise her hand: "I want to eat hotpot!"

Hotpot in the middle of the day? Yu Heng glanced at her. How are you going to go out and have fun this afternoon smelling like that?

Then what should we eat? Qin Ya pouted.

Ever since the last incident, her demeanor had unconsciously softened slightly around Yu Heng.

Let's eat at that new Korean BBQ place, Ning Yutong suggested softly. I saw the online reviews were pretty good, and if we go now, there shouldn't be many people.

Yu Heng nodded. "Alright, BBQ it is."

Hearing this, Qin Ya immediately frowned. Hey! Why do we have to eat BBQ just because she suggested it?!

The four of them gathered their things and headed out.

As they left, Qin Ya leaned close to Yu Heng and whispered, "Report: My mom seems to have gone into the city to meet a man today."

A man? Yu Heng raised an eyebrow, squinting as he asked, "What man?"

My dad! Qin Ya said mischievously. She even dressed up really nicely!

So what?

So you need to feel a sense of crisis! Qin Ya continued. You have to hurry up and make a move!

Tsk, Yu Heng narrowed his eyes, asking the question he had been curious about for a long time. Did your dad and mom actually get divorced or not?

They haven't, right?! Qin Ya thought for a moment. I don't think they have.

Then what are you being so proactive for? Yu Heng was speechless. They aren't even divorced, and you're encouraging us?

So what? Qin Ya said dismissively. If you two get together, won't they just divorce?

What if they don't divorce? Yu Heng rolled his eyes at her. What happens then?

Then... Qin Ya stammered, "Then it doesn't matter. As long as my mom and I are happy!"

What are you two chirping about? Bai Xinran walked up from behind.

Nothing, Yu Heng said with a chuckle. Just reviewing yesterday's stream.

Sure enough, there were still empty seats in the BBQ restaurant. Posters of characters from Reply 1988 were displayed on the walls.

The waiter led them to a four-person table by the window, and Yu Heng naturally took the seat closest to the aisle.

Qin Ya rushed to sit next to him, leaving Bai Xinran and Ning Yutong to sit across from them.

After ordering, while waiting for the food, Qin Ya rested her chin in her hand, her eyes darting back and forth between Bai Xinran and Ning Yutong.

That mature woman voice... she suddenly spoke, looking at Bai Xinran. How do you produce that voice when you stream?

Bai Xinran was drinking water. Hearing the question, she frowned slightly. "That? I just practiced it."

How do you practice it? Teach me! Qin Ya got excited. I think my voice is too childish when I stream; it has no presence at all.

Why would a Mesugaki need presence? Yu Heng interjected. What you need is that punchable attitude.

You're the one who's punchable! Qin Ya kicked his shin, then turned back to look at Bai Xinran.

Bai Xinran coughed. "It's actually very simple. You just lower your vocal pitch and push your breath down when you speak..."

She demonstrated briefly, and her voice immediately became mature and lazy.

Qin Ya's eyes sparkled as she listened. "Wow! That's amazing! Why don't you use this voice in private? It's so seductive!"

Streaming is streaming, and reality is reality, Bai Xinran reverted to her normal voice. Besides, maintaining that tone is exhausting.

Oh~ Qin Ya drew out the sound, glancing toward Yu Heng. Then what are you like in real life?