Chapter 35 - A Job Suitable for the Empress
In the end, because Longyue could not accept putting on a high-pitched voice to please clients, nor could she imitate the cool older sister way of speaking, the game companion plan regrettably failed. The plan to find a job was back at the starting point.
After a morning of hard work, Lin Fan, Zhou Yan, and Longyue ordered takeout and sat in the living room eating and resting. The job search plan had reached a stalemate.
“Lin Fan, sister-in-law can probably only choose a freelance job, similar to you.”
Zhou Yan said after taking a bite of rice.
This was the conclusion he had come to after thinking it over and over.
A freelance job has no boss, doesn't require fixed working hours, has no educational requirements, and has few personal restrictions, making it relatively free. Many freelance jobs also don't have a high barrier to entry. All these conditions almost perfectly matched Longyue’s requirements.
Coincidentally, Lin Fan was also thinking the same thing. If the Empress became a freelancer, it would reduce her social interaction with others and avoid exposure. He also wouldn't have to worry about her being bullied outside like he did with the last interview.
However, there were also many types of freelance jobs. For example, street vending, writing web novels, or being a video blogger, etc. Which of these would be suitable for her?
First, street vending. Putting aside for a moment what the Empress could make or sell, the work of a street vendor was not in the least bit easier than an office job.
If she were to sell desserts or food, she would have to buy the ingredients early, prepare for several hours in advance, and then personally ride a cart to the market to set up a stall.
If she was lucky, she would sell everything. If she was unlucky, she might not have any business for a whole day, and the things she made would be wasted.
He estimated that with the Empress’s personality, she would probably just push the stall cart and sit there silently like a mascot without saying a word, unable to even hawk her wares…
The job of a street vendor, upon thinking about it, was also not suitable for her…
As for being a web novel author, that was even more out of the question.
Although the barrier to entry for a web novel author was the lowest, only requiring a computer or a cell phone, the income from this job was extremely unstable. You might have your last meal, but not know where the next one is coming from.
A saying has always circulated within the web novel author circle: “Writing novels is a dead end”!
This was a road of no return!
Besides, the Empress’s pinyin typing speed was simply not something to be complimented. By the time she finished writing one chapter, she would probably have become a monthly-updating author and would have long since starved to death in front of her computer…
If the two of them were to stay at home and write novels together, he was afraid their combined royalties for a month wouldn't even add up to one hundred yuan...
The remaining option of being a video blogger was also by no means an easy task for her.
With the rise of the internet today, people flocking to online platforms to become video bloggers were everywhere. The market had almost reached a point of saturation.
To make money as a video blogger required high-quality, attractive video works. The Empress didn't even know how to use a computer, let alone use editing software to edit and upload videos…
The threshold conditions for various other freelance jobs were more or less the same. It felt like none of them were very suitable for her.
Could it be that there really is no freelance job in this world suitable for her?
Lin Fan furrowed his brow, his expression pensive, a look of difficulty on his face.
Just at that moment, Zhou Yan, while eating, started watching a video live stream, and the sound immediately caught his attention.
A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Lin Fan’s mind, and he turned his head to look at Longyue.
“I’ve got it! I know what job is suitable for you!”
“What job?!” Longyue asked excitedly.
Lin Fan and Zhou Yan had spent the whole morning thinking of various jobs for her, none of which were suitable, or were ones she couldn't accept. She had already despaired to the point of doubting whether she was a useless good-for-nothing.
Now, hearing that there might be a suitable job for her, how could she not be excited!
Zhou Yan also curiously put down his phone and looked up at Lin Fan.
He was also very curious. With sister-in-law’s special situation, was there really a job that could suit her?
Under the gazes of Longyue and Zhou Yan, Lin Fan smiled slightly and announced:
“Live streaming!”
Currently, online live streaming was particularly flourishing. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it had replaced television. Many people now would rather watch live streams than television.
Although the live streaming track was also already saturated and full of cutthroat competition, and it was difficult for small streamers to make a living, he believed that with the Empress’s natural advantages, she could definitely stand out from the crowd of streamers!
Not to mention becoming one of those famous top streamers, as long as she became a mid-tier streamer, she would be earning pots and bowls full of money!
And all they needed to do was help her set up the equipment, and finally let her sit in front of the computer!
“Live streaming?!”
Zhou Yan’s expression showed his shock. He turned his head to size up Longyue, then had a sudden realization and nodded in approval.
“That’s right! How did I not think of that just now!”
“With sister-in-law’s beauty, wouldn't she make those clients lose their minds and just throw money at her like crazy!”
“This is so much simpler than being a game companion!”
“Mmm... it's probably better not to show her face.”
Lin Fan pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
With Longyue’s stunning beauty, if she were to start streaming, she would definitely become a huge hit very quickly, but this could also bring a lot of unnecessary trouble. There was no guarantee that some crazed fans wouldn't doxx her and come looking.
Secondly, she was, after all, the Empress from the Immortal Demon Continent. She needed to avoid being exposed to others' sight as much as possible to avoid revealing her identity. It was best if he could ensure she was within his range of vision; only then could he be at ease.
This was also why he was rather against her becoming an actress, or going to work at other jobs, or setting up a stall outside, and so on.
If she wasn't by his side, given her current state of not fully understanding this world and being worldly-unwise, it was really hard to feel at ease.
“Not planning to let sister-in-law stream with her face showing?”
Zhou Yan’s face showed confusion. Then, he quickly thought of something, and a comical smile that saw through everything appeared on his face. He secretly leaned in close to him and whispered:
“You brat~ You want to keep her all to yourself~!”
“You don’t want other people to see sister-in-law, right!”
“You’re overthinking it. I’m just worried about her being targeted by others,” Lin Fan explained righteously.
Zhou Yan gave a scornful smile, a look of ‘go on, keep pretending’ on his face.
Even Lin Fan, the majestic Demon Sovereign, couldn't help but blush slightly under his stare.
Sometimes, having a brother who understands you too well is not a good thing…
“What are you two talking about? Is it something I can't listen to again?”
Longyue’s clear, bright eyes looked at Lin Fan and Zhou Yan with curiosity and doubt.
She didn't understand why these two, in the middle of talking, would start whispering to themselves again…?
“It’s nothing, sister-in-law. We were just discussing your job, sister-in-law,”
Zhou Yan waved his hand, laughed it off, then straightened his expression and turned to Lin Fan with a puzzled look.
“Since you’re not letting sister-in-law stream with her face showing, then how is she supposed to stream?”
“Live streaming doesn't necessarily require showing one's face in person. There are other ways,” Lin Fan said with a confident smile.
Zhou Yan furrowed his brow in confusion, then, as if he had thought of something, he blurted out:
“A virtual streamer?!”