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Chapter 171 - 171: We’ll Settle This Privately, Name Your Conditions
Chapter 171 - 171: We’ll Settle This Privately, Name Your Conditions
Chapter 171: We’ll Settle This Privately, Name Your Conditions
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Indeed, livestreams could cost money, that was a fact.
But those were for established figures!
A newcomer who hadn’t even stepped onto the competition stage was demanding payment right off the bat!
This level of materialism was something the stage supervisor had never encountered before.
“Fine, how much do you want?” The supervisor’s tone was growing subtly annoyed, yet his expression remained composed.
Nan Yan raised an eyebrow in a nonchalant manner, “This appearance won’t take too long, right? Since it’s my first time, let’s call it 100 thousand.”
Supervisor:
She dared to ask for this much!
Considering the live broadcast might not even last ten minutes, she had the audacity to request 100 thousand!
And she had the audacity to mention it as a mere ‘gesture’…
Was she absolutely desperate for money?
“Mr. An, your sister sure has a sense of humor,” the supervisor smirked, his gaze slightly mocking as he turned to An Xiran, suppressing a subtle hint of sarcasm.
“I never joke around,” Nan Yan casually brushed her long hair, her voice unwavering. “Make up your mind. If you’re willing to pay, I’ll join the livestream with them. If not, don’t bother me.’
Her time was valuable; she had no intention of wasting it on trivial matters.
“No need.”
The supervisor snorted with an ironic smile, casting an odd look at Nan Yan and An Xiran, before pushing the door open and entering the livestream room.
An Xiran instructed, “Wait here for me, Yanyan. I’ll be back shortly.” “Sure,” Nan Yan responded impatiently.
Following the supervisor, An Xiran entered the livestream room.
Bai Haoyuan suddenly took a step toward Nan Yan, closing the distance between them.
Nan Yan lifted her gaze coldly, her eyes revealing a hint of disdain. “Do you need something?”
“You’re Nan Yan, right?” Bai Haoyuan struck what he believed was a charming pose. “If you’re short on cash, how about joining me? I might not have much else, but I’m loaded!”
Nan Yan shot a look at Bai Haoyuan, a glance that said, ‘Are you serious?’ “And how much can you offer to lure me?”
“How much do you want?” Bai Haoyuan edged closer, catching a faint scent of her cool and distant fragrance. He couldn’t help but let his mind wander, captivated by her astonishing beauty. His gaze grew hazy and unfocused.
Nan Yan contemplated giving him a kick, sending him flying.
But with her brother suspended from the competition, if she got banned as well due to a brawl, AEG’s situation would become precarious.
Better to wait until the competition was over to settle this…
Nan Yan’s tone remained aloof as she said, “For one match, one billion.
Bai Haoyuan:
Who did she think she was?
Even world champions didn’t dare demand a billion as an appearance fee for a single match!
Bai Haoyuan found himself chuckling out of sheer frustration.
Her greed had snapped him out of his infatuation, transforming it into scorn.
No wonder his cousin detested her!
With a disdainful snort, Bai Haoyuan turned and entered the livestream room.
He had considered showing some tender affection, but now it seemed unnecessary.
Birds of a feather indeed; An Xiran’s sister was just as detestable as he was!
Inside the livestream room, An Xiran and Bai Haoyuan put on a facade of ‘putting aside past grievances and making amends’ for the sake of public opinion and their continued participation in the competition.
They began by apologizing to the viewers for setting a bad example, expressing deep remorse for their actions and admitting they shouldn’t have resorted to violence.
Lastly, they offered a heartfelt “I’m sorry” to the public and shook hands amicably.
Once the supervisor declared “it’s enough,” they immediately separated, both wiping their hands as though they’d touched something vile.
The supervisor urged, “Team captains, whatever your personal matters, no one’s stopping you. However, we hope you can maintain a peaceful facade in front of the media and cameras. We trust you both can exercise restraint.”
An Xiran nodded, “Sure. Apologies for causing trouble to the organizers.”
Bai Haoyuan was also capable of behaving, expressing his agreement and assurance not to end up like a certain someone.
Mission accomplished, the two were allowed to leave the livestream room.
As they exited, Bai Haoyuan took advantage of his proximity to An Xiran and muttered, “An Xiran, you and your sister really are a match. She’d sell her body for money, I bet…”
Before he could finish, An Xiran’s furious fist pounded his mouth, quickly followed by a kick.
Bai Haoyuan had intentionally provoked An Xiran to anger, and that’s why he said such things.
He had mentally prepared himself for being hit.
Yet he hadn’t expected An Xiran’s assault to be so brutal!
“Scum! Say that one more time if you dare! I’ll rip your mouth apart!”
An Xiran’s eyes blazed with intense rage, his normally red irises now fiery. Unleashing a torrent of punches and kicks, he ferociously attacked Bai
Haoyuan.
The livestream staff hurriedly restrained the enraged An Xiran.
“I’m calling the police!” Bai Haoyuan clutched his stomach, blood oozing from his split lip. His appearance was pitiful beyond words.
Doubled over in pain, he glared at An Xiran with a fierce expression. “Calling the police!”
Nan Yan had been sitting on a bench outside, messaging two childish individuals on her phone.
When the livestream room’s door swung open, the sounds from inside made her furrow her brow, causing her to stand and glance in that direction.
An Xiran was being held by several staff members, while event personnel supported Bai Haoyuan.
Bai Haoyuan’s ceaseless shouting, demanding An Xiran be jailed, filled the air. “What’s going on?” Nan Yan strode over, her voice chilling.
“Yanyan, don’t worry.” An Xiran didn’t want to alarm her, so he offered a weak grin. “I’ll leave AEG in your hands. I’m sure Fourth Brother is looking forward to seeing you win the championship.”
“I’m asking you, what happened here?” Nan Yan’s voice turned cold as she interrupted him, her piercing gaze making An Xiran too apprehensive to meet her eyes.
The supervisor who had escorted them to the scene earlier spoke with irritation, “Mr. An, you resorted to violence without any reason. Mr. Bai, as the victim, chose to involve the police and press charges against you.”
During a competition, such reprehensible actions could lead to consequences beyond just An Xiran. It might even escalate and impact the entire esports industry.
“Have you lost your mind?” Nan Yan’s tone grew icier, and her eyes fixed on An Xiran with a stern and unforgiving look.
Even though she hadn’t been present at the scene, she could easily deduce the underlying reasons.
An Xiran wasn’t thoughtless or reckless, and he wasn’t that impulsive either.
Bai Haoyuan must have deliberately prodded at something An Xiran cared about, which caused him to lose control momentarily.
Under the pressure, An Xiran lowered his head and confessed softly, “Nan Yan, I’m sorry…”
The sight of his little sister’s fury was truly terrifying…
Nan Yan, even if angry, wouldn’t let An Xiran be taken away by the police and imprisoned.
In a fit of impatience, she pulled down her mask, revealing eyes as dark and chilling as a cold abyss. Her expression was aloof yet emanated an intense aura of dominance as she looked at Bai Haoyuan.
“We’ll settle this privately. Name your conditions..”