Chapter 7: Her Secret Identity

He sat restlessly in his gaming chair and opened his computer. His shirt was torn open slightly, revealing a handsome collarbone. Putting on his headphones, he looked exceptionally striking.

After logging into the game, he habitually checked if the legendary player with the ID “lin” was online.

“He hasn’t been online for several days,” Lin Qinglang clicked his tongue. “Could something have happened?”

After hesitating for a while, he sent a message of concern.

[Message failed to send: The recipient does not accept message requests from non-friends.]

Lin Qinglang’s expression darkened.

“What’s going on?”

Was today really going to be so unlucky for him?

First, Lin Mo, that jinx, brought him bad luck, and now the legendary player had deleted him as a friend.

Lin Qinglang grew even angrier.

At night.

Lin Qinglang went live streaming. Without lin’s protection, he was quickly overwhelmed and fled in defeat.

Countless comments mocked him, saying that without lin, he would return to being nothing.

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Lin Qinglang’s anger transformed him from his usual confident self into a beaten quail.

“He’s just busy. When he’s free, he’ll play with me again.”

“Also, anyone who says I’m bad will be banned!”

After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed a large can of iced drink. His fierce eyes flickered with a hint of thoughtfulness.

He couldn’t be without lin.

Meanwhile, in a private room at the internet café.

Lin Mo calmly played games.

She casually started a live stream.

Her gaming ID was obviously the same legendary lin who had disappeared from Lin Qinglang’s side and haunted him.

Because her alternate account was a top-ranked one, she often appeared in other streamers’ rooms.

This time, as soon as she started streaming, she already had a considerable number of fans.

Her fingers danced over the glowing keyboard, headphones on, her clear eyes reflecting the light.

[lin, playing solo now?]

[With your skills, so impressive. No need to carry that useless guy.]

[Exactly. Stream well, and you’ll definitely become famous.]

“Is that so?” Lin Mo said faintly. “Can you make a lot of money? I’m short on cash.”

The chat exploded instantly.

That voice? That tone?

Isn’t this the legendary cold and aloof goddess’s voice?

How could lin’s gameplay be from a girl?

Lin Mo glanced at the doubters, turned on her camera, and showed her hands playing.

Those hands were indeed delicate, beautiful, and fair.

They were definitely female hands.

“I’m not using a voice changer, and I’m broke.”

Everyone took a closer look at lin’s streaming account name—“lin, the beggar of the world.”

This goddess certainly had a touch of humor.

At six in the morning.

Lin Mo said she was signing off and then exited the stream.

She leaned back in her chair and stretched her waist. “This might actually be a good way to make money during summer break.”

“Tuition and grandpa’s medical bills all need to be saved up quickly.”

She checked the streaming data.

Peak viewership had reached over 200,000, with an average above 100,000.

After gift shares, she earned over 3,000 yuan.

For a new streamer’s first day, that was exceptionally talented and impressive.

Lin Mo really needed money now, and this was undoubtedly a good way to earn it...

She smiled lightly to herself. “Fortunately, I haven’t lost my gaming skills; otherwise, I’d really have to beg the whole world.”

Lin Mo stood up and left the internet café.

The café owner propped his chin up, smiling as he waved to her. “Hey, pretty lady, you play really well. Come back often.”

Lin Mo paused. “Can I get a discount on a monthly card?”

Zheng Xiu replied, “Sure, I’d even give it to you for free since you come every day. You’re a pleasure to watch.”

Lin Mo frowned. “Don’t be too creepy.”

Zheng Xiu shyly rubbed his nose, worried she might be scared off.

He glanced at his phone. “I bet Yan’s coming to catch me tonight. Tsk, when someone like him comes to A City, even the ground shakes.”

Lin Mo’s stomach growled, so she went for some rice noodles.

Then, with dark circles under her eyes, she went back to the Lin family home to catch up on sleep.

Just as she reached the door, she saw Lin Qinglang, frazzled, carrying a bag of iced drinks and driving back.

In his other hand, he held some milk and snacks.

Lin Wan saw them in the yard and ignored Lin Mo, rushing to Lin Qinglang.

“Fifth brother, why are you out so early?”

“Aren’t you always sleeping in? When do you have time to be so diligent?”

“I bought milk for you, little foodie. Didn’t you say you finished the brand you like this morning?”

Lin Qinglang handed the snack bag to Lin Wan and affectionately patted her head. “Enjoy your summer break and sleep in; no need to get up so early.”

“After all, the family can support you. You don’t have to work so hard.”

“I’m used to it,” Lin Wan coquettishly replied. “Besides, if Mom and Dad get old, won’t I have to rely on them?”

Lin Qinglang said, “You have five brothers; supporting you is easy.”

The siblings were close and affectionate.

Lin Qinglang was usually blunt with everyone except Lin Wan, to whom he spoke gently.

Especially compared to his attitude toward Lin Mo, the contrast was like heaven and earth.

If Lin Qinglang’s attitude toward Lin Wan was down-to-earth,

Then his attitude toward Lin Mo was like the underworld itself...

No exaggeration.

Lin Mo lowered her head, pretending not to see them.

But Lin Qinglang didn’t let her off.

“Lin Mo, where were you last night? Out all night?”

He sneered, “Can’t you learn from Wanwan?”

Lin Wan’s eyes gleamed with pride.

Lin Mo was just a country bumpkin—no way she could be like a refined lady like her.

That would be too much to ask of Lin Mo!

Lin Mo ignored him and went to catch up on sleep.

Lin Qinglang was annoyed by Lin Mo’s disregard. She used to call him Fifth Brother softly every day, but now she treated him like air?

“Hmph, really rude.”

He became more convinced that Lin Wan was the better one.

Lin Mo took a shower and fell asleep immediately.

Only ten minutes after she lay down, someone started pounding loudly on her door.

She frowned, her eyes filled with anger.

When she opened the door—

“Got business?”

Qin Lian was stunned, then burst into rage.

“Lin Mo, you didn’t come home all night last night. Where have you been fooling around with some wild men?”

“I’m telling you, if you do anything disgraceful, I won’t let you off.”

“Remember, you’re engaged to Young Master Mu. If things get out of hand...”

“You’ll drag down the honor of the Lin family!”

Lin Mo clicked her tongue in irritation. “Don’t bother me.”

Then she slammed the door shut.

Lin Wan heard the noise. “Mom, what’s wrong?”

“That Lin Mo, she’s simply crazy!” Qin Lian’s chest heaved violently.

“She eats my food, lives under my roof, and still talks to me like that!”

“If I didn’t feed and clothe her, she’d starve outside! Ungrateful wretch!”