Chapter 70: Having My Brother Is Enough!

“You agreed? Good, then I have no further questions about the contract.” Since Stardust Platform had already gone to such lengths, Luo Chen had nothing to argue against. After all, it was a deal with all benefits and no drawbacks. If he hadn’t initially wanted to build his own site, he wouldn’t have refused this contract in the first place.

This was a platinum contract, after all—countless streamers worked for years just for this. To sign a platinum contract was to be recognized as a top creator by Stardust Platform!

“Alright then.” Hearing this answer, Han Yinglan finally let out a breath of relief. What she feared most was that this little angel would have another sudden change of heart and refuse again; if that happened, she’d have no way to explain herself.

Fortunately, everything was still under control.

“About signing the contract—will it be at the restaurant again?” Having been there twice, Luo Chen was now quite familiar with the place. Many creators, even department heads, would often choose to meet there to discuss matters. One had to admit, the owner had done a brilliant job in this aspect.

The restaurant had become something of an unofficial gathering spot. You could often run into well-known creators and streamers, which, of course, delighted the fans and made them even more loyal.

“No, no, I’d rather come directly to your home. By the way, according to the age on your ID, you’re still a minor, right? It’s just as well—I can talk things over with your parents,” Han Yinglan said, not wanting any more unexpected issues to arise because of this dream-chasing youth. It was better to speak directly with his parents or guardians; she believed that, unlike this impulsive young man, his parents would understand the significance of this contract.

She could more or less guess what these young people were thinking. Whether it was Autumn Waters in the gaming section or Luo Chen himself, they were both incredibly talented. After getting used to receiving generous rewards, it was natural they wouldn’t understand how hard it was to earn money. Only those with more life experience could appreciate the importance of a contract.

This was a platinum contract—so long as their video quality didn’t drop too much, even just the monthly salary from Stardust Platform would be a hefty sum.

As long as things didn’t fall apart, this was essentially a lifelong meal ticket.

Han Yinglan hadn’t expected she’d one day be in a situation where she’d have to beg someone to accept a platinum contract, afraid of being turned down. What a strange world.

“My parents? Sorry, they… they’ve already passed away.” Luo Chen himself didn’t feel much sorrow for his deceased parents, but the lingering grief from this body still made his emotions sink a little.

But what was this about talking to his parents? Why did he suddenly feel like a misbehaving schoolchild about to have his parents summoned? Was Stardust Platform really pulling this move now?

“They’ve passed away? I’m sorry. Then—your guardian…” Realizing she’d inadvertently touched a sore spot, Han Yinglan felt awkward, but she still forced herself to ask.

She couldn’t trust this young man’s judgment. Both parents gone, and yet he still wanted to chase dreams? Why not just accept a stable, lucrative salary instead of causing trouble for himself?

“No need to worry about any guardians. If there’s anything to discuss, you can talk directly to me,” Luo Chen said, his tone shifting as he frowned.

Luo Song was the legal guardian of both Luo Chen and Luo Tianyi, but Luo Chen’s memories made it clear that, before he’d crossed over, this so-called guardian had done nothing for the siblings. Not only had he failed in his responsibilities, but he was constantly scheming to seize what little was left of their assets—a true scoundrel among scoundrels.

And with the deadline for repayment looming, he’d probably have to see that detestable face again in the coming days.

“Alright then… If you can make decisions, that’s fine. Is it alright if we set the meeting at your house, then? Tomorrow, my colleague and I will visit.” Noticing the change in Luo Chen’s tone, Han Yinglan quickly adjusted her approach. She didn’t want a minor issue at such a critical moment to ruin the contract—the loss would be too great.

“My house?” In truth, Luo Chen didn’t want strangers knowing where he lived—especially with only minors at home, he was extra cautious.

But given that Stardust Platform hadn’t been able to track him down last time, they had probably already found his address. Even if he didn’t tell them, they’d come looking for him themselves.

Besides, Luo Chen truly wanted the support of Stardust Platform.

“Alright!” After thinking it over, Luo Chen decided to agree. The visitors were Stardust Platform executives, so there shouldn’t be a problem. Besides, Yanhe would be there too; Tianyi’s safety could be assured.

After settling on a specific time and chatting idly for a bit, Luo Chen hung up the phone.

“Luo Chen, are you planning to sign the contract?” Yanhe, who hadn’t been deliberately excluded from the conversation, asked once Luo Chen hung up. Didn’t he just refuse them not long ago? Could it be that Stardust Platform had raised their offer?

“Yes, they agreed to my condition. Now I can publish my works on the new site,” Luo Chen replied, feeling much lighter now that the matter was settled. If he really lost Stardust Platform’s support, developing his own site would have become far more difficult. Thankfully, everything seemed to be going smoothly now.

“Amazing!” The most surprised of all was Le Zhengling, who knew Stardust Platform inside out. To think Luo Chen had gotten the industry giant to make concessions—it was simply unbelievable.

Luo Chen himself hadn’t expected things to turn out this way. It seemed those fans really did help a lot yesterday. Once the higher-ups saw the potential profits, there was no way they’d let two rising stars slip away.

But… Did they think Luo Tianyi would sign too?

Luo Chen’s heart skipped a beat as the possibility crossed his mind. Stardust Platform had already tried to sign his sister once before, and after yesterday’s fan frenzy and her new work blowing up again, a platinum contract was almost a certainty.

He had no intention of letting his sister become a streamer—at least not unless it was on a site he built himself. Driven by a certain possessiveness, Luo Chen couldn’t stand the thought of anyone in the comments flirting with his sister or posting crude remarks. If she ever did stream, it would only be when he was the site owner and had full authority.

Then, anyone who stepped out of line would be banned—any declarations of love, confessions, or “I’m taking her home” nonsense would all be muted. Even if it meant losing site traffic, he’d crush those trolls without hesitation!

As far as he was concerned, his sister only needed her brother!

The author wishes all readers a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Here’s to you! By the time this is posted, it should be midnight… Smile. Thanks to readers Haslim’s Staff and Bimuyu for the 100-point rewards. Cheers!