Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Xu Shanshan was a junior at the Art Institute in the City of Magic.

It was now summer break, and she would soon be moving into her senior year.

Her family was above average in terms of income; her mother was an elementary school principal and her father, a high school teacher. Growing up in such a family meant she experienced very strict upbringing.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Before college, her parents had meticulously planned her daily schedule, and it was by following their guidance that Xu Shanshan's academic performance always ranked at the top.

Xu Shanshan didn't go through too severe a rebellious period, thanks to the well-balanced schedule of work and rest her family had in place.

Xu Shanshan loved to sing and her parents, far from objecting, took her to singing classes every weekend. As long as she finished all her tasks, she could spend each Sunday playing freely in the park or amusement ground.

So, even though she wasn't born into a family of great wealth, she never felt she lacked anything due to the quality education she received. Even after starting college and becoming a streamer in her spare time, she only focused on singing and never deliberately flaunted herself.

Because she had loved singing from a young age and received professional training, her voice was clean and crisp compared to those off-key female streamers. It wasn't much different from the professional singers.

Coupled with her attractive looks and tall, well-proportioned figure, the three years of college transformed her from an inconsequential streamer into a top broadcaster.

Her family's good upbringing taught her contentment, and the substantial monthly income from streaming was more than enough for her expenses. Without any greed, she maintained her self-respect.

It wasn't that there were no so-called big spenders who offered her large sums of money; she always politely declined, keeping her self-respect intact.

Even when it was the son of the richest family, known as the "Dean's wealthy second-generation," she rejected him four times.

This was the fifth time.

The school was on break, and she had booked a high-speed train to go home the next day. Her close girlfriends had left first, leaving her alone in the dormitory.

The "Dean" beside her promised only to show her the top echelons of society, and the meeting was close to the Art Institute. He guaranteed on his honor that he wouldn't lay a finger on her.

Despite the fact that this wealthy second-generation was a notorious playboy, Xu Shanshan believed him since he had made a promise.

Curiosity in her heart, along with having nothing else to do and the school being on break, desiring some relaxation among other reasons, Xu Shanshan decided to meet her online friend for the first time, which brought her here.

She had thought that Zhang Dongdong was taking her to meet another top second-generation rich, where she would just marvel at a mansion, broaden her horizons, and then they'd go their separate ways. However, she never expected that she was about to meet a true powerful figure.

Someone with sky-reaching influence, as if existing in a different world, a real big shot.

Her heart beat slightly faster, as she asked with anticipation,

"Dean, do I know that person? Is it someone ranked high on the Forbes list? Are they famous?"

This was the first time Xu Shanshan initiated such a lengthy conversation.

Her oval face was tinged with a faint blush, and her expressive large eyes were also full of curiosity.

At the main gate of the courtyard not far away, a large group was waiting to receive her. As the Rolls-Royce slowed down, a serious Zhang Dongdong explained,

"Real powerhouses never appear on any Forbes list. This one's an elusive figure. You won't find him in any news reports you usually see because all information about him is controlled."

"Oh."

She nodded thoughtfully, and as she came back to her senses, she saw a crowd of maids in maid outfits, respectfully welcoming them in front of the luxurious entrance.

This was the first time Xu Shanshan had ever seen real maids in person.

While Xu Shanshan was surprised at heart, a sudden thought struck her, and she cautiously asked with a gentle voice:

"Um, Principal, may I start a live stream later? I'm currently ranking fourth in the number of fans on Douyu, and if I can live stream and show off this luxurious villa, I should be able to gain a surge of followers. With some luck, I might even break into the top three... Of course, if there are any concerns, I can let it be."

Xu Shanshan was full of anticipation, but this time, Zhang Dongdong, who was usually quite accommodating, didn't agree immediately.

The Rolls-Royce drew closer to Villa Number One, where a middle-aged butler clad in a black suit and a bevy of good-looking maids were already welcoming them with smiles. Explore hidden tales at empire

Just when Xu Shanshan started to feel a tinge of disappointment, Zhang Dongdong, after a moment of contemplation, suddenly consented:

"You may. I've seen information on this big shot before; he once recharged a million on the Douyu streaming platform and tipped a third-tier female broadcaster several hundred thousand. Although this patron has an extraordinary identity, he is still a young man. Since he likes watching live streams, perhaps he has followed you on the Douyu platform.

However, while it's fine for you to stream, you must absolutely not capture this man's face. Feel free to film the scenery inside the villa, but never reveal the face of this patron."

This time Zhang Dongdong was unusually serious. Given permission, Xu Shanshan, her oval face bright with joy, earnestly responded:

"Principal, rest assured, I'm clear on what should and shouldn't be done. If I really annoy such a top-tier patron, I couldn't compensate even if I lost everything I have. I'll be careful."

The Rolls-Royce slowly stopped at the entrance of Villa Number One. Zhang Dongdong, having adjusted his collar, stepped out of the car to be greeted by the middle-aged man with a slightly hoarse voice who appeared to be in his forties.

"Welcome, Young Master Zhang, we have been expecting you. I'm Danny, the butler, and our master has been waiting in the hall for quite some time," he said.

Xu Shanshan inside the car didn't get out immediately. Seizing the moment of greeting between host and guest, she swiftly took out her phone, opened the live streaming app, and created a room. After taking a breather, she then gracefully exited the vehicle.

Xu Shanshan herself was a top-tier broadcaster, ranking within the top five on the entire Douyu platform, with millions of fans.

Even though it wasn't the usual time for her live stream and there was no front-page promotion, the fans who heard the news still flocked there non-stop. By the time she got out of the car, there were already hundreds of people in the live stream room.

She didn't have time to look at the barrage of comments flooding the screen. Coming up beside Zhang Dongdong, she slightly pointed the camera toward the maids at her side—eight maids in uniform, each with their looks above average, standing in two separate rows.

They held their hands together, leaning forward slightly in a respectful manner, with sweet smiles adorning each of their faces.

The room's comments momentarily paused, and then the first message appeared.

"Is our Shan Shan at a comic convention?"

Xu Shanshan didn't respond to that, but moved the camera to include Zhang Dongdong on the side. Although not capturing his full face, a half-profile was enough for the room's fans to recognize who it was.

The Principal.

This name, known to all in the live broadcasting world, instantly filled the screen.

Then someone took a screenshot and shared it, and soon the number of fans in the live stream room had reached several thousand.

"Please, this way," said the man who introduced himself as Danny, the butler, bending forward slightly with a polite and elegant demeanor akin to a noble from the medieval era, as the maids on either side bowed their heads respectfully.

In that moment, Xu Shanshan felt an overwhelming sense of opulence wash over her.

She felt like a princess about to step into a palace, instinctively straightening her chest.

As she gracefully took her steps forward, a garden full of spring's beauty caught her eye.