Chapter 29: Establishing a Dedicated Logistics Route

"Sister, fine, but 'Baldy Sister' is too much!" Chen Jiaojiao protested to the netizens in the live stream.

Night Wanderer: Just change your avatar, and you'll be fine, Baldy~ Sister!

Night Wanderer had a very high rank in Hua Yun's channel, and his subtitles were quite distinct, so Chen Jiaojiao spotted him immediately.

"Are you the one who was the top donor a couple of days ago?" Chen Jiaojiao asked.

Night Wanderer: Top donor? Didn't pay attention.

He and that "Just Confident" guy had been gifting quite a lot, and the stream crashed mid-way, so he hadn't noticed who was at the top of the leaderboard at the time.

Chen Jiaojiao rolled her eyes silently.

"I’ve disappointed you all, I’ve only been on Planet Taoyuan for two days. Yunyun planted all these crops by herself; I’m really just here to freeload," Chen Jiaojiao said generously. It was only in these past two days that she had truly realized how incredible Hua Yun’s talent was.

Hua Yun could make seeds take root and sprout almost instantly, which is how this entire field came to be. Most importantly, Hua Yun didn't seem to pay much attention to the follow-up care, yet the vegetables she grew passed every safety inspection with flying colors.

Chen Jiaojiao couldn't fathom it. Plants were constantly prone to mutations caused by adverse environmental factors, so why did the plants here seem completely unaffected? Still, after observing for two days, she confirmed there were no dangerous elements. In fact, these plants grew significantly faster than those at the Academy; even the plants in the Dean's garden didn't necessarily look as healthy as these.

"Yunyun is truly amazing; she was always at the top of her class at the Academy," Chen Jiaojiao praised sincerely.

"Yunyun is back!" A basket in Hua Yun's hands was filled with colorful vegetables.

--I was just watching the host pick them so enthusiastically, and now I realize I don't recognize most of these.
--Every day I watch the stream, I want to become the host. I don't know why, but watching her move through the fields just makes me so happy.

Fortunately, Hua Yun didn't see these comments, or she would have understood why. How could anyone resist the pastoral charm? Especially since the people of the Interstellar Alliance were often fighting the Zerg, living under immense pressure with very few entertainment options.

"I'm going to toss a vegetable salad for everyone today," Hua Yun said, taking them out one by one, washing them, chopping them, and setting them aside.

When the time was right, she opened the pressure cooker. A rich, meaty aroma wafted out, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.

--Wooo, it smells different from the last two times! I haven't even mastered the previous ones, and now there's something new. How am I supposed to cope?
--I'm glad I didn't doubt the host this time; I turned on the sharing feature immediately. It really smells amazing.

"Yunyun, look at the chat!" Chen Jiaojiao suddenly exclaimed, pointing at the screen.

Hua Yun looked over and saw the viewer count skyrocketing.

--Who! Who leaked the news? So many people are coming again. What if the stream crashes again?
--Exactly, are you trying to ruin our experience on purpose?

Hua Yun frowned. She didn't want her stream to be affected again. It was so frustrating to have it interrupted during mealtime.

Fortunately, at that moment, an official private message from Star-Channel arrived: "Ms. Hua Yun, please continue your broadcast. We have assigned dedicated personnel to maintain your stream to ensure no further interruptions."

Only then did Hua Yun let out a sigh of relief.

--Stop coming, please!
--Host, hurry up! If you have to, just let me take a bite. I don't want the screen to go black again.

Night Wanderer gifted 10 Interstellar Starships!

Night Wanderer: Send me another portion.

Chen Jiaojiao was stunned again, and then she realized that there were many others just like him; soon, the screen was filled with gifts.

"Everyone, please don't worry, the stream won't cut out. Please, stop sending gifts!" Hua Yun urged. She wasn't too worried about the traffic now, but she didn't want these people to regret their impulsive spending later. Besides, she couldn't possibly make food for everyone; would those who missed out turn against her?

"I've been thinking about this for a few days. Every broadcast, I will raffle off ten portions of the food I make as a token of appreciation," Hua Yun said as the chat gradually quieted down. "We’ll do it by lottery. Those who win can private message me their address, and you'll receive it."

"However, Planet Taoyuan doesn't have a logistics express lane yet. Due to the time required for standard shipping, the taste of some items may vary." A logistics express lane was a high-end interstellar transport method that used space-folding technology to deliver goods in seconds.

Planet Taoyuan had been a wasteland, so naturally, it didn't have one. But with her increasing interaction with viewers, Hua Yun had to consider opening one. She glanced at the cost... she liked the number, but she wasn't sure if she had enough Star Coins.

--Host, hurry! Set it up at light speed. I want to eat in sync with you!

Hua Yun checked her account. The First Alliance University provided generous stipends, and her original self had been very frugal, so she had some savings, but it was still far from enough for the logistics lane. Fortunately, her recent broadcasts had earned her a decent amount, and the platform only took a 20% cut, thanks to the student discount.

"Everyone, please wait a moment." Hua Yun withdrew her earnings from the Star-Channel, found the logistics portal, and selected the installment plan.

Yes, installments. Since she was a student, the interest was very low. So, loans exist in every world, don't they?

"I've applied. I expect it'll take two days." No sooner had she finished speaking than she saw her application approved, and the construction of the lane began.

Wait! Didn't they say it normally required an audit and a review period? How had it started already?

A man hung up his audio call, keeping his contribution a secret. Nothing could stop him from pursuing gourmet food.

"Mr. Cai, don't worry, we will complete it as quickly as possible!" The caller was the favorite son of the family head. Giving him such a massive logistics group to play with—let alone opening a lane for one planet, he would do it for ten if asked.

The man nodded reservedly and hung up. The next second, he sat cross-legged in his chair.

Night Wanderer gifted 20 Interstellar Starships!

Hua Yun was stunned. Wasn't it supposed to be a lottery?

"The lottery is fair and impartial, and it has nothing to do with gifts," Hua Yun said. Her ultimate goal was to keep more people around, get them to love this planet, and earn a higher public rating. Earning money was fine, but she didn't want these things to affect the reputation of Planet Taoyuan.

Night Wanderer: No worries, I know. Just run the lottery!

Cai Yan couldn't help but think: Why wasn't Star-Channel his? If it were, he might be able to pull some strings, like increasing his own winning odds.

Hua Yun saw this and sliced the braised meat she had just taken out, then set the Beast-Trotter aside. She placed some meat on a plate and added a piece of the Beast-Trotter, sending it to the taste-sharing zone.