Why bother with dating when you already have a cat?

The template for this video was easy to find; it was just a catchy background music track, which seemed to be a song related to PUBG.

It has a strong rhythm and comes with a background of gunshots.

As the music's drumbeats intensify, each gunshot is accompanied by a scene of Xiaoyu getting a headshot in PUBG.

Overall, it's fairly standard and unremarkable.

Only the first person to make this kind of video can be considered to have some creativity.

Those who followed suit later were simply wasting time and effort.

The only highlight of Xiaoyu's video is that all the footage was typed out by herself.

And she's a girl.

Hmm... we need to make use of this.

So Ai Qing said, "Ask Bubble if she still has any video footage of the first time you two matched."

"What's wrong?"

"I remember there was a conversation in the video you released together where you said you didn't know how to use a rifle and asked if you could swap a sniper rifle with your teammate."

"Yes, there are."

"You cut that dialogue to the beginning, and then connect it with the music and kill highlights."

Ai Qing's idea was very simple.

In games like PUBG, the label "girl" carries a special connotation.

If you're the kind of newbie who just yells and screams, you're likely to annoy some people.

But if it's for entertainment purposes, a female expert who can dominate and kill indiscriminately might be very popular.

As for the video edited by Xiaoyu, well, it didn't quite highlight this aspect of her personality.

It's just a compilation of kills that's simply echoing what others say.

Such unremarkable videos, once released into the traffic pool, can only hope that there aren't any particularly outstanding videos among them, in order to stand out and gain higher traffic.

Although Ai Qing hasn't made many serious videos, there are still some similarities between videos and novels.

For example, at the beginning, you always have to find a way to make a strong first impression.

In this era of big data and massive traffic, everyone's energy is limited, while online entertainment resources are relatively unlimited.

Knowing how to get people to click on your video within a limited time and retain their attention is a survival skill that every video creator must learn.

Xiaoyu learns editing very quickly, but she still lacks a keen sense of smell in this area.

This isn't something that can be solved by cramming for a day or two.

"I'll give it a try." Xiaoyu nodded, showing no impatience, and immediately sat down in front of the computer to contact Bubble and request the original video footage from before.

Looking at the little fish so engrossed in its activity, Ai Qing felt a pang of emotion.

Before we knew it, Little Fish had become so outstanding...

It seems... even without my help, Xiaoyu is already a normal person who can live independently.

Fortunately, the little fish still needs itself.

but……

Looking at the edited video on the computer screen, and the somewhat complicated editing software, Ai Qing stood behind Xiao Yu and sighed softly.

As time goes by, many of the skills that Xiaoyu has learned have gradually exceeded the scope of Ai Qing's own abilities.

This gave Ai Qing a sudden sense of crisis, that the little fish was slipping out of her control.

My goal is clearly to raise the little fish into adults.

But as you get closer to that step, do you realize that you might also be afraid of losing it?

Ai Qing looked down at her palm, clenched her fist, and then slowly and weakly loosened it.

"Then you continue with your work, I'll go start writing now," Ai Qing said.

"Okay, good luck, brother!" Little Fish turned her head and smiled happily. "I'll call you when dinner is ready."

"it is good."

After Ai Qing left the room.

While waiting for Bubble's reply, Little Fish opened her phone's notes app.

The "Boiling Frog in Warm Water" Rule

[General principle: Take things slowly and steadily; do not be impatient]

[Sister Youqian's words: With his personality, if you start with something drastic, it might backfire.]

So don't be impatient. Take it slow, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, until he realizes he's been cooked and is completely dependent on you.

We must not be impatient; we need to understand the importance of a protracted war, gradually pulling the balance between offense and defense.

【…】

Rule #1: Improve yourself and demonstrate independence

[Sister Youxi's words: You can tell from his novels that he doesn't actually like girls who are completely dependent on boys, but rather appreciates people who can be independent.]

[On this basis, the ideal love is one where feelings develop between a man and a woman, where they help each other and grow together.]

Therefore, in this relationship, you must maintain your individuality, strive to reach your full potential, and have things you are passionate about.

[Liking him should be based on this standard, not on having nothing else to offer besides dating him.]

Otherwise, someone who devotes themselves entirely to him will be both a source of intense sweetness and a heavy burden for him, putting him under immense pressure.

However, if you can demonstrate your self-worth and show him through your actions that you can live a good life even if you leave him in the future, he might be more likely to accept you and enter into the relationship without any burden.

For someone with a strong sense of responsibility like him, dating inevitably means considering marriage as a goal.

Once he's truly committed to a relationship, it means he's already mentally considered the future path for the two of them.

He will seriously consider not only his own future, but also the future of both of you, and your own future prospects.

[After that, he will develop a kind of panic: if all of this turns out to be in vain, and all his preparations are just a dream, then it would be better not to start at all.]

However, if you are outstanding enough, take control of your own future, have the ability to live independently, and don't need to rely on a partner, then dating is merely a matter of emotional needs.

At this point, his pressure will be much less because he no longer needs to specifically look after your studies and work. With less burden on his shoulders, he can truly devote himself wholeheartedly to the relationship.

Sister above, I bow to you, Little Fish!

Xiaoyu looked at Xiao Youqian's advice again with a serious expression, and then thought about her recent actions and felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

Moreover, the older brother's reaction was exactly what Yu-chan had expected.

Keep going! You can do it!

Xiaoyu clenched her fist in front of the computer, encouraging herself.

Chapter 138 Warm Water

Little Fish's second video has been released.

Ai Qing's 20,000 yuan manuscript fee from last month has also arrived in her account.

Oh no, strictly speaking, it should be a little over 18,000, the smaller amount was taxed.

Having money in hand makes things less stressful.

Although the two of them don't usually spend much money, having a full wallet gives them a great sense of security.

It would be even better if I could save more than 10,000 yuan this month.

Along with Xiaoyu's videos and Aiqing's royalties, Xiaoyu also ordered a single bed on Taobao.

Because it's a large item, we can deliver it to your door.

You have to assemble it yourself.

If you want help from others, that's possible, but you'll have to pay extra.

Ai Qing is not short of money, but she is not short of time and energy either.

After having the deliveryman deliver it to Xiaoyu's bedroom, I started doing it myself.

"Brother, let me help you."

"Bring me a pair of scissors."

"Okay~ Here come the scissors~"

"Please clean up these delivery boxes and trash on the ground and put them in the hallway outside. You can take them with you next time you go out."

"Okay, I understand."

"Here, help me hold it up. Yes, let's pull together, and it'll fit in."

The single wooden bed was not difficult to assemble; it took the two of them about twenty minutes to put it together.

"Where do you want to put it?" Ai Qing asked, turning her head as she straightened up after packing.

When he turned his head, he saw Xiaoyu thoughtfully holding a wet towel from who-knows-where, standing on tiptoe to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

He then picked up the warm water that had been poured on the table and handed it to Ai Qing.

Ai Qing blinked blankly, realizing she hadn't noticed Xiao Yu had prepared these things, and was momentarily dazed.

Little Fish, on the other hand, seemed quite used to it and said without changing her expression, "How about we put it against the wall?"

"so?"

Ai Qing pushed the single bed against the wall.

"No, no, turn it sideways." Little Fish walked to the foot of the bed and said while straining, "Brother, like this."

"Got it." Ai Qing and she worked together to turn the single bed sideways, with the longer side against the wall.

"Look, there's still plenty of space here." Xiaoyu gestured to the corner of the wall near the desk. "The desk in my brother's bedroom is too small. We can get a bigger one and put it here so we can sit and work together."

What the little fish said makes sense.