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2024.02.23 - https://weibo.com/l/wblive/p/show/1022:2321325004680865644734

I'll stream for a small bit~~~~

bgm: 撞地球 (Earth Collision) by Yu Er Qi LYN: Hallo everybody, good evening! - /sings along/

bgm: Fall in Love LYN: Hallo everybody, good evening. I am Modern Brothers Liu Yuning. Welcome! C: The beanie doesn’t look good. LYN: /smiles in pain/ There’s always a group of you causing me trouble. I just came here to stream and as soon as I’m here you have to nitpick at me? You can’t even let me wear a beanie? LYN: If you don’t like seeing it, then don’t watch. It’s not as if I collect tickets or anything, so you can watch if you want. I’m not trying to show off the beanie today, anyway. I’m trying to show off the microphone. :) Ning-ge bought a new mic and wants to show it off.

bgm: 一念关山 - Richie Ren [YNGS OST]

LYN: I didn’t really have a lot to do today, so we wrapped relatively earlier. It’s still not early, though. I just looked at the clock. It’s already 9p. This counts as a late night stream, then. I hope I can help you have a relaxing, happy, and wonderful night. I just feel like I haven’t been streaming as regularly as I was before, so if I wrap early I want to stream more often. LYN: Oh- not holding anything in my hand feels weird. This mic has a stand- it’s high class. Now I’m not holding anything and my hands feel empty. C: How about you grab a string of beads? LYN: /claps/ Good idea! Wait for me~ :) LYN: No fighting back, I take your advice. Straight to rubbing beads. LYN: Some people who might be new friends- their reaction to “how about you grab a “chuan”?” was: “Oh. I thought you went to grab a lamb skewer.” You thought I was going to do a mukbang? Grab five lamb skewers and a bottle of beer? [t/n: it’s the same character for both, which makes sense because they’re both items lined up on stick/string: 串] - C: Lao-da, can you wish me a happy birthday? LYN: /softly/ Happy Birthday. Is it your birthday today? That’s nice. - LYN: If there’s anyone watching who has the same interest and likes to play with beads, you can grab yours and we’ll do it together. - C: Lao-da, wish my son a happy birthday. LYN: /throws a look into the camera/ … I wish everyone who is celebrating their birthday today a Happy Birthday. I hope this year for you goes smoothly and happily.

LYN: I wrapped up a bit earlier today, and I think later in this crew that will be difficult to do, so I thought to come stream for a while. Even though it’s already 9p, but I still wanted to stream. Later when I’m tired, I’ll send myself to sleep. Don’t tell me to spend the new year with you (stream past 12a)- don’t give me that pressure and don’t try to morally kidnap me. When I’m tired, I’ll go to sleep. LYN: There’s nothing much going on, so I just came to chat. There’s nothing in particular I want to talk about, unlike when I had some things I wanted to come here to set the record straight about. There are no topics for today. I’m just here to chat.

C: Ning-ge, stream while you sleep. Don’t turn it off. LYN: I- you want me to sleep wearing this? I’d be uncomfortable. Forget it.

C: Ning-ge, is there not a copyright issue when you play other people’s songs? LYN: ?! First, there’s no monetary transactions going on in my stream, so it’s okay. If I were here for business, and received 400rmb from weibo to do this stream.. Let’s say they ask me, “Ning-ge. We'll give you 400rmb. Could you come do a stream on our platform on this date/time?” In that situation, any song I played or sang during my stream would face a copyright issue. But in a situation like now- I’m only playing the music (not having been paid or accepting monetary donations), I don’t think anyone would see that as a violation and sue me. It’s not worth it.

C: Xiao Ning-ge, you have 伤痛 (pain (from a wound)/sorrow) fans now. LYN: “I’ve heard people say, that longing is like the wind- it can go anywhere.” It’s that, right? I saw a bunch of people and different languages dubbing it and I thought, “Wow, so amazing.” There were some that really gave the emotion. They were really very great. My friends are all multi-talented! LYN: I saw a bunch of you also dubbing the clip and I also shared it. You all are so amazing. I admire you. [t/n: the video in reference: https://weibo.com/5456865382/O1kOv9DiN]

C: How’s your foot? LYN: My foot’s okay. Its just that I probably can’t dance anytime soon. You won’t be seeing any dance videos from me for the time being. My FOOT’s okay- but running is a no. Last time I sprained my ankle a little. Running is no good. It still gives echoing pain. Especially because I’m tall, so my balance is not great. If I’m not careful I can easily twist my ankle. C: You can no longer be a singer-dancer. LYN: Right.

C: Ning-ge, I’m on a plane. I can’t watch your stream. LYN: What are you telling me for?? Do you want me to feel regret, or that it’s a great pity? Or do you want me to say, “Don’t go. Get off that plane and watch my stream.” How do you want me to answer? You tell me. LYN: What are you telling me for? If you can’t watch because you’re on a plane, then don’t watch. When you get off the plane there will be the playback waiting for you. Why are you telling me this?? And spamming, too. Annoying!

C: Ning-ge, what date are you streaming until? LYN: I think you typed that wrong. You wanted to ask me what HOUR I’m streaming until, right? I’m only going to stream a small while. I only just started a few minutes ago. I’m here to chat and when I’m tired and sleepy I’ll go wash my face and go to sleep.

C: You’re a little mean. LYN: That’s just how my streams are. But if you want me to be an obedient and nice big boy, I can be that, too. Do you want me to “pinch”? Not only can I “pinch” my voice, I can also “pinch” my character. I can act as a… very normal artist for you. I’ll do it. I can- I know how to do it all. C: Do it. LYN: Let’s not… last time I did it, it seems like a lot of you wanted to throw up.

-- 奉上 (Offer) [YNGS OST]

LYN: I sang a song for a drama recently- it’s called 大理寺少卿游 (White Cat Legend), and the song is 莫问前程 (Don’t Ask About the Future). If you don’t have any dramas to watch, you can check this one out. - /starts a cat fight/ -- 莫问前程 (Don’t Ask About the Future) C: What song is this? LYN: I already said, it’s 莫问前程 (Don’t Ask About the Future), the theme song from a recently airing drama called 大理寺少卿游 (White Cat Legend). If you haven’t got anything to watch these days, you can check this one out. It’s good. I think it’s not bad at all.

C: The effect of the new mic is great! LYN: :D It’s not bad.

C: Lao-da, why do you wear gloves when playing with beads? LYN: I’m the type of person who does a lot of homework when he starts something. These ones are called “feng yan” (phoenix eye) bodhi. These are very easily dirtied. Once your sweat gets on it, it will turn very dull and dark. So when I’m wearing these gloves, not only do I keep it clean but also the beads will turn a nice peach-red color. Not dirty. So I wear a glove for this one, but you wouldn’t wear a glove for all of them. For people who sweat easily from their hands, it will turn the beads dark. So I try to keep it nice. C: Ning-ge, please recommend good beads for a beginner. LYN: Do you think I’m a seller, and now I need to tell you all about it? C: How do you use Jingang Bodhi beads? LYN: If you’re using jingang bodhi beads then that means you’re trying to test me. There is no “how”- you can play with them however you want. C: Are there ones that are already finished? LYN: No. I only just started, a little more than 6 months ago. These beads are supposed to be done within 3 winters and 2 summers. LYN: What am I doing? I’m a singer. I’m an actor. Why am I telling you about bodhi beads now?? Now I seem like I’m trying to sell you something. // I’m a bead-playing singer. C: Liar. The ones you’ve finished you gave to other people. LYN: I didn’t give any away. These beads are usually done within three winters and two summers. By that time they’re red. I’ve only just been playing for half a year, now. It’s still early for me. The main purpose of them is to keep you company.

bgm: 落了白 by Jiang Xue’er

LYN: With some of you, I fear that if you have nothing to say, you try to force it. If you really don’t know how to communicate with me, you can choose not to type anything at all. Or, you can comment with, “LYN is so handsome!” Someone just commented, “Ning-ge, your beanie looks like a pair of underpants.” … If you have nothing to say, don’t force it. Do you wear knit underpants? If you do, then post a pic of them on weibo so everyone can observe them. Wouldn’t they be uncomfortable?? Maybe wool (cashmere) ones would be okay?

C: Can you gift me with a string of beads? LYN: No way. Keep dreaming. Don’t even think about it.

C: Ning-ge, I’m exchanging ten years of being single for you to look at my comment. LYN: I saw you. Ten years of being single, for me to look at their comment. I saw it. LYN: Is that too petty?

C: The Truth S2. LYN: Yes, it’ll be shooting soon. We’ll start recording content this month, so that means that you’ll see my variety show later this year. I didn’t do any last year, even though I was planning on waiting for one… That one later failed to launch, so I didn’t end up going. I didn’t have much time anyway. I was planning on doing a variety this year, and The Truth happened to open up again, so I gave them my time. C: Are you still Liu Xialai? LYN: It’s all changed this year. The model has changed, and S2 is going to be a lot more flashy than S1 was. I thought S1 was already very amazing. But S2 this year will be even more interesting. The characters will play a lot more into the story this year. C: Is it scary? LYN: No, it won’t be. If it were, I wouldn’t go. C: You haven’t even started shooting yet, so how would you know? LYN: Before you agree to start on the show, you have to understand what it’s about and what you’re going to be doing on it… So I know some, and there definitely won’t be scary elements in it. If there is then I’ll just run. I won’t be recording anymore. I’d run away.

C: Ning-ge, when does ZLYM wrap? LYN: Soon. Another month or so? C: Then, when you wrap can you rest a bit? LYN: What do you consider as “rest”, though? If I have different work lined up, is it considered rest? I don’t think I can take too long of a break but, from this crew to the next I’m sure I’ll have a couple of days. I’ll go record my album, shoot for the variety show, and finish up a few endorsements. Probably just those few things. After which I’ll enter into the new crew, so I’d have to prepare for that. Like rehearsals and readings.

C: The bgm is so loud. LYN: That’s why, you have to get used to watching my streams. I guess you haven’t seen very many. Our stream is not like the average artists’ livestream. Here it’s like a bar. Would you go to a bar to drink while I chat with you, then ask the owner to turn the music down? What about the other customers? Right? We have to accommodate with others, here.

bgm: 我只愿朝着光 (I Only Wish to Face the Light) [BYOL OST]

C: Ning-ge, do you know what dramas will be airing soon? LYN: I really don’t know. But I want to say- let’s just watch whatever airs. I don’t know either. As an actor, we have the least input for deciding when a drama will air. How would we know?? I really don’t. C: Is Zi Chuan coming soon? LYN: I REALLY don’t know. I shot ZC in 2021- it’s been a while. The dubbing is all completed. You just have to watch when it airs, to support it. At that time in 2021, my personal statewasn’t the greatest. I wasn’t as thin as I am now, and my performance was not as mature. Even though I know I’m not “mature” even now, but in 2021 whether you’re looking from performance or personal physical state, was not as good as I am now. I was lacking, and it’s okay. The drama is still a good drama, so you can check it out. The filming, directing, and production company all put in a lot of effort to create this drama. You can all go watch when it airs. As for me, I have relatively little scenes- not quite 200 scenes. I was the second male lead. 48 episodes total. My screentime is not that much, but please watch for fun and to support the drama. Thank you.

C: Ning-ge, is your next drama also guzhuang? LYN: Yes, that’s right. C: I want to see you in a modern drama. LYN: If you want to see me in a modern drama go watch BYOL. The one I did with Tao-jie. :) Modern dramas, for the moment, I… LYN: I’m not as popular as you think I am. I can’t just choose whatever drama in this industry that I want to. “Ning-ge, choose a modern drama” and I say, “Okay” and just choose one. It’s not like that. No modern dramas have come looking for me. The ones I have now are not only few but if there’s no other choice I have to pick it if I want to keep working. Its not like they bring me ten scripts to choose from. I know that there are rumors that I have resources but you, as my fan, really believed them?? Of course, I believe that I’m the greatest in my fans’ hearts. To my fans, I must be the most popular. The most outstanding. I believe they have that kind of bias towards me. But the truth is that this industry doesn’t. LYN: You keep wanting me to act in a modern drama, but that’s not something I can do just because I want to. Unless I take my phone to shoot something. In that case I can do any type of genre I want. Republican, modern, costume, primitive, in the age of the dinosaurs…

C: Act as a villain. LYN: You must be a new friend. From debut until now I’ve been a villain the most. I’m always the bad guy. After four years I can finally be a good guy, and you want me to go back to playing the bad guy?? LYN: I don’t want to!

C: Play someone who doesn’t die. LYN: That’s difficult. Someone earlier told me to go act in a modern drama. I think that’s an easier thing to do than playing someone who doesn’t die. I’m serious. /sigh/ The probability of me choosing a role and having that character NOT die, is less than the probability of me landing a role in a modern drama. I don’t know why, but the characters I play easily end up dead. It’s almost as if… the viewers don’t want to see me alive. C: Your probability of staying alive is higher in a modern drama. LYN: That sounds very reasonable. I have a higher chance at staying alive in a modern drama, because they tend to gear more towards lifestyle. Unlike in costume dramas, in the old times, where two countries are at war in a moment’s notice. This side sends 500 people, that side sends 500 people, and we fight to the death. You’ll rarely see that in a modern drama. Unless the drama itself is set in war times. The other thing is you’re rarely poisoned in a modern drama. Instead you’re diagnosed with some incurable disease. In guzhuang dramas you’re either poisoned, injured in assassination attempts (hidden weapons), swords go flying, or two countries are at war. It’s just so difficult to survive in olden times. One wrong step and you’re dead. LYN: There’s just no helping it.

C: Ning-ge, if you play a doctor you won’t die. LYN: /laughs/ What you’re saying is that whether in a guzhuang or modern drama, as long as you’re a doctor, you don’t die? Because doctors can self-diagnose, so from the moment they’ve been poisoned they can work on curing themselves? Is that what you mean? But haven’t you ever heard of the phrase, “Doctors can easily heal others, but it is difficult for them to heal themselves”? Haven’t you ever heard that phrase? LYN: Going by your logic, Qian Zhao shouldn’t have died. QZ was a doctor, right? But he died, too.

C: Ning-ge, what’s that drama with you and WZW called? LYN: It’s called “Cicada Girls.” It’s an adaptation from a manhua. I don’t have very many scenes in that one, either- only 100 or so. I wrapped with that drama within two months. Not even two full months.

C: Then, Ning-ge, act as an immortal. They don’t die. LYN: Let me tell you- I don’t know, because maybe I haven’t watched very many xianxia dramas- because I pretty much haven’t watched one through. But! From my understanding of xianxia dramas it’s not that they DON��T die, but that they DIE REPEATEDLY. They die so many times, not only the once. You’re telling me to play an immortal because they don’t die. I think you must be speaking nonsense! You die once in this life, and you meet again and die in the next. At the least you’ll die three times, sometimes maybe even seven times. So you must not really comprehend the mechanism behind a xianxia. That mechanism is death. LYN: For example, if two people think their storyline is not going well in this life, they die. In the next life they meet again as two different people and their story starts again. When you hit a dead-end it’s okay, just die again. For example for this section, we can start in the Heavenly Realm. When you feel the story is going nowhere, we kill the mains. They move on to the next section in the Mortal Realm. One’s a prince, the other’s some daughter of a wealthy house. They fall in love and they eventually reach a point that can go no further. Okay. Kill them. Next, we’ll write them as more common folk. One’s a rich landlord, and the other’s a poor laborer and the two get involved until the story can’t progress. They die again. Next life, we’re back in the Heavenly Realm. Yeah- we can write at least four parts. This is very easy. You can imagine the number of times death becomes a common occurrence.

C: Ning-ge, then act as Yan Wang (King of the Underworld). Then you won’t die. LYN: … /sigh/. C: Play an alien. LYN: /laughs/ It’s not as if aliens don’t die. What about You Who Came from the Stars? LYN: Let me tell you the thing about aliens. Say you’re an alien and you’ve come to Earth. You look human, but in the end you’re still going to die. For example, say this guy doesn’t age and doesn’t die. But for the woman he loves, he’s going to give all that up. That’s what will strike a chord with the viewers. It’s a common trope, isn’t it? That’s the whole point of the story. The guy doesn’t age and doesn’t die. You already know that in the end he’s going to die for the girl. Otherwise setting it up like that in the first place has no meaning. Do you get it? The character design isn’t there for him to look cool. It’s there to take things to a highlight wherein he gives it all up to die for the girl. It’s definite. He’ll die either for the girl, or some other emotional connection. Think about it- that’s just the design. LYN: Let’s say you’re acting as an immortal. In the end, you’re going to die for a mortal. That’s the most important thing, and it’s what drives the story. It all goes like that.

C: Then, Ning-ge, why don’t you just act as a ghost? Skip all the steps in between, jump straight to ghost. LYN: You can’t tell me to play a ghost just because I look like one. “LYN looks like a ghost. Just go play a ghost, then.”

bgm: 黑夜一束光 (Praying)

C: Ning-ge, play a jiangshi. LYN: /sigh/ LYN: That’s enough. I can’t choose to play whatever I want. I told you earlier, didn’t I?

C: Ning-ge, if you’re going to be like that then it seems like acting is meaningless. LYN: No? Why wouldn’t it have meaning? Acting is very interesting to me. It’s fun. But the prerequisite is that you encounter a good script. If you can’t come across a good script you go… crazy.

C: Ning-ge, if you’re going to be like that then stop acting. Just stream for us instead. LYN: Are you trying to advise me not to act anymore? And instead of acting, I should come here at 8p every night to stream? Is that what you mean? What’s the difference between your words and the words of my anti-fans? My antis always tell me, “LYN, can you stop acting?” Now my fans are telling me, “Yeah. Don’t act. Stream instead.”

C: Ning-ge, what other female actress would you want to work with? LYN: I’m good with anyone. I don’t have the right to pick other people, and I don’t have the right to act with whoever I want to. I’m ok with anyone. They’re all good. As long as they’re someone who takes works seriously, that’s enough for me. LYN: Acting really needs cooperation. A good partner is the most important. The more I learn the more I feel that acting needs cooperation. You’re not out here acting on your own. If the two actors are just doing their own scenes it feels too separate from each other. It becomes uncomfortable to see. So choosing a good acting partner is very important. I say this because sometimes I get asked in interviews, “LYN, when you’re paired with veteran actors, do you get nervous?” I don’t. You know how some people say when they meet someone very famous, they’ll be nervous around them? I won’t be. Instead, I’m even more relieved. Because no matter how shallow or superficially you act, the opposite actor can carry the scene. You can also act freely without fear that they won’t be able to follow you. You feel more at ease when with veteran actors, because you can act without reservations. I know that I can’t act very well, but my ability to learn is very strong. So I’ll actually be even more relieved. Acting with a more mature actor is more comfortable. But there are some actors I’ve paired with where I... don’t really dare to act freely. LYN: When you’re working with veteran- and even senior actors- there’s always something you can learn. I think that’s the thing that makes me happiest. It doesn’t matter if it’s the good things or the bad things, I can always learn something.

C: What about acting with ZSX? LYN: Me and ZSX? Very comfortable when we’re shooting scenes together. Our moods match. When I act with him I feel very comfortable. So that’s why I’ve always thought he was great. He’s a really amazing actor.

C: Ning-ge, I’ll exchange ten years of being single for you to look at me. LYN: I SAW YOU!! /laughs/ I saw you. You don’t need to post such “poisonous” content. There’s no need. C: I’ll exchange fifty years of being single for you to look at me. LYN: There’s really no need for you to exchange anything for me. You don’t need to. I can basically see everything that you’re typing. I see everything for the most part, but I can’t reply to every single comment. Okay? In any case, I can see you.

C: Ning-ge, show us a “nan-gao”. LYN: What does that mean? Male, high note? Is that it? - /shows off his high notes/ LYN: No, I know what you mean. Male, high school student. You’re thinking too much. With my old face? I told you last time, there was a drama that wanted me to act as a college student and I couldn’t convince myself to do it. I said, “Forget it. Let’s not. It’s not worth it. There are people more suited to playing a college student, let’s leave this role for them. My old face can’t cut it.” There’s no need to challenge something I’m not suited for. LYN: If I had to force it, I could probably swing a graduate student/reseracher. I’ll be a researcher of Sichuan dishes or something. Someone who specializes in Western foods. It’s a bonus that I have experience as a cook that I can put to use. C: Male teacher? LYN: Teacher is okay. But definitely not a student, so stop trying. If word gets out I’d be laughed to death. There’s going to be an yxh post with the title, “LYN said in his stream that he wants to act as a high school student.” The topic will be “LYN’s fans tell him to act as a high school student; LYN rejects the idea.” I can already imagine what the comments will be. There’s going to be a batch of this type: “Him? As a high school student? He’s so ugly, how can he pass as a high school student at his age???” I don’t even have to say anything, the ridicule will come first. It’s all predictable. So stop saying nonsense in my stream. You’re going to make me grow antis. I can hate on myself and I’ll take whatever comes with that, but if you hate on me then… I’ll feel wronged.

C: Play a domineering CEO. LYN: I won’t. I can’t do it. A domineering CEO at the least has to be handsome, right? I don’t qualify. I can see the yxh now: “LYN’s fans tell him to act as a domineering CEO; LYN declines. Does he look down on domineering CEO roles? For all fans of actors who’ve played domineering CEOs, what do you think?” What do you think?

LYN: Lately there have been a lot of dramas that are just... mentioning me. Like, “This drama has settled on a cast. It will be LYN, and this person, and that person.” When you see posts like that, 70% of the comments are cursing me out. But the thing is that I don’t even know about it! How about this- can we discuss beforehand in the future? If you see those posts- first of all, the yxh uses my name to drum up discussion on the drama, which proves at least one thing: they look well upon me. From a good perspective, they think highly of me and use my name. I think there was a drama called “Ya Se” or something? I refuted those rumors a year ago! I used it as entertainment for a stream and I already refuted those rumors. But recently it came back around. I got another round of hate for it. Once a year, it comes back around. I’m not even IN it and people still have to ridicule me. So let’s try to do this in the future. Number 1- I just said, they mention me because they think highly of me. It means that I still have audience interest, even though they’re mostly here to make fun of me. It’s still something. Number 1 is to look at these posts for fun. Number 2, if you see people cursing me out, write down their IDs. Ok? Get down the IDs of all the people who are cursing me out and then when the drama actually comes out and it’s a different actor, go back to them and tell them to apologize to me. “We have a record of you spreading hate about LYN for this role. Can you apologize for it? Since he isn’t in this drama, that means that you’ve wrongly accused him. It’s unjust.” If they don’t want to apologize then just forget it. Just let it slide, because we don’t need to start some big feud.

LYN: But on the other hand, there are some accounts that post… accurately. So when you speak, try to give yourself an out. That’s also giving me an out. Sometimes the yxh will post about a project… that’s real/accurate. But I see my fans go to comment, “We don’t believe in or spread rumors. Who would go to such a project? Do you think Ning-ge is crazy, to accept such a poor project?? There’s no way. Absolutely no way.” “Do you think LYN’s an idiot, to accept this project. No way he’s going.” I’m shaking reading all those comments. Do I- do I still continue with the project or not? LYN: So! You can not believe in or spread rumors, but also don’t forget to leave me an out. There are a couple situations. Here’s one: At the time of posting, the statement IS nonsense. But later the project does come to look for me, because this industry is a circle. They might consider that I am also a suitable candidate, so they inquire about my time and if appropriate, could let me join the crew. At the time of posting, it’s true that it was not me. But later it becomes me. It’s possible. So when you leave comments remember to leave yourself and me a way back out.

C: The microphone today is so unique. LYNL: It is unique and very cool. This is a… /fiddles with the mic/ … a very good microphone. It’s a limited edition. Isn’t that interesting? Even microphones come in limited editions. It’s a 50th anniversary collector’s mic. This microphone has been around for 50 years and they released a limited edition, so I bought one. It’s a present to myself for being Weibo’s Livestream King. Since I’m King this year, I thought I would give myself an award and upgrade my equipment. So I bought this mic, which in itself has also upgraded my stream. It works and it’s quite nice. C: Is it used for recording? LYN: A lot of OSTs are recorded on this model of mic. I have another one of my own- I used it on my stream once but it’s too expensive so I don’t want to use it. Many of my OSTs now are recorded in Hengdian, and the mics in that studio are this model but I don’t think they’re very good. The standards are getting higher and higher, so I upgraded my mic too. I went online and bought my own. When I go to the studio in Hengdian I bring my own mic. The ones in the studio aren’t great. C: Ning-ge, this mic receives the sound so well. Watch out when you need to use the restroom later. LYN: Ah, ha. Okay. I got it.

C: Ning-ge, is this a live stream or a recorded stream? LYN: Since when did I ever have recorded streams?? If I had the time to pre-record one, why wouldn’t I have just livestreamed?

C: How much was it (the mic)? LYN: What’s the price have to do with it? All mics are at a set price. It has nothing to do with how much it costs. These things are all equipment for my work- the kind where no matter how much it costs, I am willing to pay for it. No matter what I do, as long as it’s for the best equipment, I don’t argue about the costs. 欲善其事，必先利其器. (To do a good job, an artisan needs the best tools.) I understand the concept. No matter what I do, it’s going to be done with the best equipment. I don’t care how I sing, the mic needs to be a good one. That’s the way it is with me. The beads, too. I don’t care if I have the technique right or if I’m even suited for this hobby. I still have to buy the best quality beads. That’s the way I work.

LYN: Honestly, this mic (the handheld) is also very good. They’re the same brand. This one was a little more than 5k, but less than 6. The corded mic. This one (the one on the stand) is a little more expensive. “A poor student has the best stationary”- it’s a little bit like that. C: You have a new mic so you don’t dare to use strength when you speak? LYN: ~Why wouldn’t I dare? Why wouldn’t I dare? You must be joking.~ LYN: ~My dearest viewers, good evening.~

C: Raffle it (the handheld). LYN: Why should I? Can’t I just keep it? Also- what’s with the principle that anything I’m not using is up for keeps? I won’t be giving it away.

----- break #1 (LYN: Holy crap, I think my neighbors are fighting.) - /lmao him coming back and flapping his hands to show he’s washed them, but with the GLOVE on???/

bgm: 阳光总在风雨后 (Sunshine After the Wind and Rain) > 城裡的月光 (Moonlight in the City) LYN: There’s someone asking me whether I’ve accepted this or that project. I can’t tell you. How can I tell you before it’s officially announced?

C: How did the fight with the neighbors go? Were you able to stop them? LYN: Oh, no. They’re watching White Cat Legend. There’s a fight scene and I thought the neighbors were fighting. The sound of their tv was too loud. I went to knock on their door and they were flustered. I told them to keep it down, and they agreed. Then I came back. We didn’t have an argument.

- /singing along to 城裡的月光 (Moonlight in the City)/ LYN: Let’s complete tonight’s song quota.

C: Is your eyeliner smudging? LYN: Yes, I’ve had it on for a bit long today.

bgm: 愛了很久 (Loved for a Long Time) [Twilight OST] LYN: /starts up his narration again/

C: Then, Ning-ge, remove your makeup on stream. LYN: /huffs a laugh/ There’s no need. It’s not worth it.

C: Where do you live now? LYN: What’s it to you?? Why do you want to know where I live? Are you going to come over and make yourself my guest? Or do you think it’s the New Year, so you should come visit? Let me tell you friend- I don’t make a good host. Don’t come to my house. Thank you.

C: What time are you heading to work tomorrow? LYN: I don’t know, I haven’t got the notice yet. This crew’s notices are posted kind of late. Let’s not rush. Let me stream a while.

C: When will you stream next? LYN: It’s hard to say when I’ll stream next. That’s why you can subscribe to nitifcations from my weibo. The next time I stream it will let you know. Subscribe to my weibo. Thank you, all.

C: Lao-da, can you recommend me some good eats in Dandong? LYN: Good eats in Dandong are only those few. The main thing is the seafood, since it’s close to the river/sea. You can go to Dandong to eat some seafood, and it’s not expensive either. It’s also very fresh. Another thing is you can try Korean Chinese food. Because we’re really close to the border. So you can go to a Korean Chinese restaurant and experience their warmth/enthusiasm. You can also try Dandong’s bbq. It’s just those few things. Honestly, the food everywhere is pretty much the same. Can you not eat Sichuan hotpot in Beijing? Can you not find Cantonese food there? Can you not find Northeastern food? You can find it all. It’s all pretty much the same. LYN: It just depends on each region’s resources. Dandong’s seafood and fruits would be better. There are a few fruits: a peach that’s very good, of course you have the strawberries, and there’s… black dates. Just those few. For seafood there’s the crab, shrimp. LYN: A few days ago a friend even asked me. An actor friend- they said they were going to Dandong for a trip and asked me for restaurant recommendations. I told them I hadn’t been back in four years. I told them, “I really don’t know. Maybe you can look up some travel sites?”

C: I’m really afraid to miss a stream. LYN: You mean if you don’t make it in time to watch? Honestly, it’s fine. When I stop streaming there’s always the playback you can watch. Because of some aired dramas or other videos, I have a lot of new fans. I can feel that I have new fans. I’m not talking about the data on my weibo follower count, either. But from what I can feel- including the feedback from my streams or the number of plays on my videos- after YNGS aired I gained at least 500 live fans. At least. 500 live fans- Alive and jumping. If you’re going by follower count, that number really doesn’t have much use. Because there are some people who could be following countless people- it’s just a number. But from what I actually experience and feel, I have 500. C: What, 500? There’s a lot more than that! You have more than that!! LYN: Ah. C: Ning-ge, how could it be 500? You must have 50k! LYN: I don’t care. I feel like it’s 500. It’s enough. Friends, think about it- 500 people. 500 living fans. That’s terrifying. For example- these 500 people go around to topics all around the internet that are about me and leave one comment each. My whole ranking in this industry would rise. Are you kidding me? Think about it- for every video out there, I’d have 500 comments at the least. Do you know what kind of influence that has? Think about how amazing that would be. If we lock these 500 people in a room and have them scream, don’t you think the room would explode? Do you know how loud that would be? So, (500 people) is enough.

C: Ning-ge, I’m a 20yuan fan. LYN: When I came to stream the other day I really had no idea what that meant, because I deleted a lot of the apps I used to browse. I didn’t know what that meant. I’d seen a few topics, but I didn’t know what it means. But after that stream I went to look into it and now I know. It’s that when YNGS was airing, some people spent a good deal of money to have bad things written about me. And among all the chaos, there were still a few people who managed to become my fan. That means that each of those fans are worth 20yuan. Very precious. I think I’ve got the general idea of what it means. C: Ning-ge, as the artist himself, this topic is not good for you to talk about. People are going to hate on you more. LYN: You don’t need to worry about me. I know I said earlier that I feel like I’ve gained 500 fans but I can also feel it when other people purposely try to bring me down. I’m aware. LYN: I used to be on other video platforms, and on B*libili I used to follow an uploader. They would mention me, sometimes. At the time their opinion of me was pretty high. Well, not “high’ but very objective/perfunctory. They neither ridiculed or supported me- very impartial. But after YNGS, they just threw me under. Made a video all about it. And this person hadn’t uploaded in a long time, before that. I was always paying attention, so that I could take a look at their videos, whenever they posted one. It was a long time that they didn’t post, and I finally waited until they finally did, but the whole video was to curse me out. What type of motivation would make them not post for two months, then post only in order to curse me? In that moment, my mood become stable/still again.

LYN: Now I think of it like this. At first when I would see people bringing me down, I would be a little sad. But then I thought about it- and what if I went to find an uploader, and gave them 300rmb to make a video praising me? I’m guessing they would agree. If 300 doesn’t work, then 3,000. If 3k doesn’t work, then 30,000. I’m sure they have a price. There’s no way they wouldn’t. They always have a price. If 30k doesn’t work, would 300k be sufficient to make a video praising LYN? I’m sure it would. LYN: What I’m trying to say here is that these videos can’t represent anything. They don’t represent public opinion or justice. They only represent money. This is just the way online traffic IS.

LYN: So my mood became stable again, and people started to worry for me. You really don’t need to. I’m fine. After all that I’ve been through already, and after learning that I have a new batch of fans, I’m quite happy. Also, my mental state has become stronger. In this industry, if no one is hating on your or cursing you, or targeting you, then that means that you really have no worth. If there are people who like you, there will also be people who hate you. That’s normal. It’s like how some people like eating spicy, and others don’t. It’s a normal thing.

- /starts quoting poetry, sth about drinking from a wine glass?/ - /gets lost trying to find some bgm/ LYN: ~ Cheers! How about a mouthful?” ~ LYN: It brings the mood right away.

C: Ning-ge can’t see me. LYN: I can see you. I can see all the comments, I just can’t reply to each one. I’m not actually a customer service agent. It’s not like I HAVE to reply when you have a comment to make. I can see you all.

C: You won’t have insomnia if you drink tea? LYN: I won’t. Because I’m simple-minded. I’m asleep as soon as my head is down.

C: I’ve sent 800+ comments. LYN: I can see them! I can see them, but for some comments I don’t need to reply. Because they’re… nonsense. /laughs/ Oh, no. I can’t say that! LYN: Because sometimes when you post things, my brain cpu can’t process fast enough. For one- maybe I didn’t understand the comment. Two- my brain froze. Three- perhaps my brain is shrinking? I don’t dare to answer. C: It’s mainly because you can’t answer fast enough. LYN: Yes. I’m trembling with fear. I’m not stupid anymore. Not a complete idiot who says anything without thinking. To say anything on a livestream, especially, is no good. C: I love hearing you make excuses. LYN: /laughs nervously/

C: Ning-ge, can you wish me success on my graduate entrance exam? I feel like your words are lucky. LYN: /laughs/ /sobers/ LYN: You want me to wish you a successful exam, because you think my words come true? Just like how I used to say that my dream was to perform at Spring Festival, and now I’ve finally done it? That whatever I want to be on or do, I succeed at? Is that what you mean? LYN: Am I a wishing well? I’m the tortoise in the wishing well, and if you manage to get the coin into my mouth, you will successfully pass your exam? When I was talking about the acting problem earlier, saying that I die no matter what role I play, there was a comment that unhesitatingly read, “Ning-ge, why don’t you play a turtle? They live for a long time.” I didn’t reply, though I saw the comment, because I was angered into silence. I didn’t reply because I know that there are some antis out there who think I look like a turtle. I didn’t dare to answer because if word got out that I said I wanted to act as a turtle, I thought that would give people material to use against me. I was afraid of that. Who knew that I’ve gone through all these hoops but in the end, someone likens me to a tortoise all the same. They still want to make a wish. LYN: I hope your exam is successful. To all the friends in my stream, if you’re facing an exam, trying to get into university, or starting school soon- I wish you all the best. You’re all amazing. How about this? Today I wish everyone taking tests success. But if you succeed you have to make a post on weibo saying, “I made a wish in LYN’s stream for him to wish me success on my entrance exam and I passed.” You have to let the name of my wishing well be known. Can you do that? If you pass then you have to make a post on weibo to thank me. LYN: I’m not saying that I’m some sort of god, but my stream- this environment- is a place brimming with good spiritual energy. Okay? If you succeed, then make that happen.

bgm: 超感 (Super Feeling) - Young Captain & ODD Chen Sijian

C: Ning-ge, I want to make a wish. I hope that you can continue to find work one after another. LYN: /claps/ What a good friend. Making wishes in my stream to wish ME well. You really treat me like family. Thank you so much. It really makes my heart warm. I’m happy. LYN: But I have to say- for the people wishing to pass their exams- not only do you have to make your wish here, you also have to work hard! You have to learn! Do you hear me? Learning/studying is the focus. I’m only here for support. The most important thing is that you make an effort to learn yourself and prepare well.

C: I finally caught a live stream. LYN: Missing my stream is no big deal, because it’s never exciting anyway. It used to be, but I’m afraid to be too exciting these days. If it’s too exciting then I can easily… /deep sigh/.

C: The 书卷一梦 (SJYM/A Dream Within a Dream) weibo account has followed you. LYN: /playing dumb/ What’s that? What do you mean? /biting his nails/ The weibo has followed me? What do you mean? I don’t understand. It’s a “book”? LYN: There’s a book called 书卷一梦, is that it? Oh~ - LYN: I don’t know what you mean… 书卷一梦? Hold on, let me ask my group if we’ve received the script for this. Let me take a look. // What is it? Oh- it looks like it’s trending. Let me see what they’re saying about it. “SJYM has opened their official account and have started following Li Yitong, Liu Yuning, Zhu Xuduan…” What did they follow me for?? XD Why would they do that? - /buffers/ LYN: Should I follow them back, out of politeness? I should follow them back. That’s what I usually do, when someone follows me. I’ll follow them back. LYN: It’s uh… Okay, I’ll stop pretending. I admit it. SJYM has already found me to sing an OST for them. It’s a Linmon production, so when they were making a drama this time around, since I gave them Offer and Don’t Dream of the Cold (YNGS) last time, they’ve booked me to sing an OST for them. I won’t pretend anymore, friends. I confess. The OST is mine and maybe, um.. Yeah. [t/n: the English “yeah” also vaguely sounds like the Chinese “yan” (act)] LYN: You can observe, later they’ll also follow the singers, because one of the first things they do is sign contracts with all the singers. That’s how it works.

C: Ning-ge, I’m following you. Could you follow me back? LYN: Um.. then, let’s forget it. If people look for me to sing them an OST and I follow them back, it’s only polite, right? If you want me to sing an OST for you, I’ll follow back.

LYN: ? Is SJYM a guzhuang or a modern drama? I don’t even know myself. Which is it? Or, is it Republican? I don’t know. C: Guzhuang. // You’ll know just by looking at the name… LYN: Oh. I guess it is. It sounds like a guzhuaung drama? /thinks/ I think it’s a modern drama. From the name of the drama you can tell that the lead must be a modern person. It must be a sotry of an alien. Science fiction. If I’m guessing correctly, it must be sci-fi. A record of an alien an their time on Earth. In the end they find out it’s all a dream. LYN: It’s about a girl opening a bookstore. The name of the store is called “Shu Juan” - “Shu Juan Shu Dian”. (Scroll Bookstore) One day while she’s in the shop, she falls asleep. She gets transmigrated into one of the books. When she wakes up she finds out it was all a dream. That must be what the story is about. Then later she’s taken away by aliens.* It’s possible. [*t/n: most times he’s used this euphemism to mean that the character dies, but this time I think he means literal aliens.] LYN: Why don’t I contact the SJYM producers and see if I can cameo. If I have spare the time later on I’ll cameo a scene or two. They’re people I’m familiar with, so I’ll see if I can go cameo.

LYN: Last July I went to cameo for a drama. It was… one scene. C: Zhe Tian (Blocking the Sky)? LYN: No, I shot that one a long time ago. I cameoed in a different drama. Just one scene, acting as an immortal. C: Can you die within just one scene? LYN: I don’t think so. - LYN: No, it’s not Wonderland of Love. That was more than one scene. I went to cameo in Douluo Continent 2. I went to act as… Hai Shen (Sea God)? Or someone like that? I think it was called Hai Shen. Just one scene. // He counts as an immortal, right? A Sea God? LYN: I only had two lines. “Who would have thought that you would happen upon this place. But as for how to walk the rest of your path, it all depends on you.” “Go, now.”

C: Ning-ge, a god of the sea should be bare, right? LYN: Do you think that a god of the sea should have a trident, be bare on top and have a fish tail on the bottom?? I’ll wear fishtail leggings? Is that what they’re called? Yes- the appearance was like the leggings skirt girls like to wear, and at the bottom near the feet it’s a fish tail. The top is bare, and I’m holding a big fork. To act as a god of the sea. - /still discussing what to call the pants/ C: Are you in the water? LY: No. I’m flying in the sky. Wearing yoga pants and flying in the sky. XD

bgm: 万物盛开法则 (The Law of Everything in Bloom) - Da Zhangwei

LYN: They (SJYM) followed me, but didn’t think to tell me beforehand and have left me to fend for myself. They should have said something, like, “Xiao Ning. We’re going to follow you. Sing an OST for us later, ok?” But they didn’t tell me, and just started following. This stream has put me in a... quite awkward situation. I even had to pretend- “What’s SJYM? I’ve never heard of it.” I tried to play it off, but they just straight followed me. This is embarrassing. I feel like I’m lying with my eyes wide open. The thing with lies is it’s not as bad if they’re found out to be a lie later. But right now it’s like slapping myself in the mouth. “Stop lying. /slap!/” That’s the type of thrill we’re going for. We want that rising heartrate.

C: You should be honest when facing the fans. LYN: The problem is that it’s not a matter of “honesty”. I told you before, that I used to come running to tell you about things the moment I had news. Up until the moment I was telling you all about it and that job ended up being snatched away by someone else. I was going to go on a variety show, happily came to tell you all about it, and then it was taken by someone else. From that moment on I knew- unless it was set in stone, I wouldn’t tell you about these things anymore. I still remember that person who took the job from me. So bad. They’re the worst artist I’ve encountered in this industry. I’m not angry because they took my work, but because the person who connected them to the show started rumors to smear me and in the end that artist ended up with the job. But after that I haven’t heard a thing about that show. C: Who is it? LYN: I won’t tell you. Wait until I’m sixty. I’ll expose them then. I’m sure you’ve all heard this person’s name. But wait until I’m sixty to find out. It was pretty despicable, what they did. They found another guest on the show, because they didn’t have enough influence themselves, so they found a different guest cast. They told them, “I want to be on this show.” “Oh? Then come.” “But the capacity is full.” What could they do? That other guest went to the producers and told them they didn’t want to work with an “Internet Famous” celebrity. “I don’t want to work with LYN. I don’t want to shoot a show with an “internet famous” person.” It wasn’t only that, either. As an artist I’m sure they had connections, right? They started spreading rumors to the directors. The person who introduced me to the show was a gege, and later I asked them what was up? because he’s the one who asked me to be on it but then I was kicked off. They said, “You sure are something. You asked the program for 3M rmb an episode?” I said, “Am I CRAZY?? Why would I ask for 3M to shoot an episode? Do you think I’m insane?” He replied, “Then why did the crew say that?” I just said, “Forget it. I don’t care if they give me 3M or 30M, I won’t go.” LYN: That’s the only person in this industry that I hate. So annoying. C: Who is it?!? LYN: I’ll expose them when I’m sixty.

C: Ning-ge, you say you’ll expose them at sixty. But based on your current age, you don’t have that much time left. It’ll be exposed soon. LYN: … LYN: It’s okay. Whatever. That person isn’t doing better than I am right now, anyway.

C: Is this hair real? LYN: This is my real hair, yes.

bgm: 如果爱还记得 (If Love Still Remembers) [Wonderland of Love OST]

LYN: ?! Today isn’t the Lantern Festival, is it? Isn’t it tomorrow? Right? I think it’s tomorrow, if I’m remembering correctly. Right? It’s tomorrow.

-- 笑红尘 (Laughing at the Mundane World) LYN: I came in late! Sorry, let me do that again. I saw someone wanted to hear this song.

-- 冥冥有声 (Unseen Sound) [Ultimate Note OST] LYN: I haven’t sung this one in a long time. It’s one I’ve promised to sing for you, but I haven’t in a long time. Let me look up the lyrics. It’s been too long. Let me look up the lyrics, because my computer program doesn’t have it. LYN: What do you think of the new mic, friends? I don’t know, because I haven’t adjusted the sound settings. I thought it would be too late if I did. I’ll adjust them later. Was it okay? Then, I’ll sing another.

-- 红尘客栈 (Red Dust Inn) - Jay Chou - /cracks on a high note/ /stops immediately/ LYN: … The mic just broke for a second. New equipment always needs an acclimation period, for me to get used to it. The mic broke for a second and it lagged. /clears his throat/ New equipment is unstable, friends. Forgive it. It lagged. Let me try that again. LYN: /to the mic/ Be obedient! - /starts over, interpretive dance version?/ - /it was going well, until-/ LYN: … It lagged again. So badly that it made me sing out of tune. This microphone sure isn't stable, friends. Tsk. You can never trust an electronic too much. They’re really unstable. C: Embarrassing, truly. LYN: “Embarrassing” isn’t a word in my dictionary. Because I don’t have a dictionary. I’m illiterate. LYN: I blame this new mic. C: Ning-ge, the problem wasn’t with your mic, it’s with me. My internet lagged. LYN: Oh… So many people in my stream lagged at the same time? That’s amazing. C: Ning-ge, that was a flop. Why can’t you admit it? LYN: … The type of people who can say these things are the new friends. Because, as I already said, that’s an effect for my stream. If you’re really taking it seriously then you’re taking the fun out of it. It’s not worth it.

LYN: I see a bunch of tracks on my computer, so I was thinking of which one I could sing… There’s also this! - /断缘诀 (Bid Farewell) [God of Lost Fantasy OST]/ [t/n: This is one of my favorites!] LYN: Do you know what song this is? Oh- you know because I still have the captions on. I recorded this song when I first debuted. This was the cheapest OST I’ve ever done since starting. There was no helping it, because at that time my quality wasn’t the greatest. I recorded this song during in stream. Using this mic. /picks up his red one/

C: How much? LYN: What’s it to you? That’s a bad habit. You can’t just keep asking other people what their salary is. Go out on the street right now, to a random person and say, “Hey- let me interview you. How much do you make a month?” What business is it of yours??

C: This song is one of my pearls! LYN: What does that mean- a “pearl that went unnoticed”? It’s a song that went unrecognized by many, but it’s a really great song. But the me now- I can’t say that my singing skills have declined, but the me then had a higher pitch. I had a huskier voice, so it was suited for singing this song. Now... I can’t really do it. My pitch isn’t as great as it was before. I don’t think I can sing this song. - /sings a bit/ LYN: It’s already so high. This is almost B, oh my god. LYN: I’ll give it a try. Later if I crack or can’t hit the right key, friends, you have to type into the comments that ‘It’s lagging! It’s lagging. What’s happening, Ning-ge?” Do some damage control for me, okay?

C: You’re aging. LYN: It has nothing to do with age. I’m better than I was before. I’m at my strongest now. This is the best time. LYN: Hold on, let me find some shades. Then later when I crack, I can use them to hide my shame. Wait for me a sec. I’ll be quick. LYN: … Friends, you don’t have to say it’s lagging before I even start. There’s no need for that. I haven’t even started singing yet. // ? These glasses are a bit crooked? -- 断缘诀 (Bid Farewell) [God of Lost Fantasy OST] LYN: Thank you. C: You just stumbled on one word. LYN: I didn’t have enough strength left. Didn’t I say earlier that I was at my best now? C: Old but still vigorous. (宝刀未老) Hale and hearty despite the years. (老当益壮) LYN: Mm. I see that you’re using these idioms to play with me, again. C: It didn’t lag at all. LYN: It did a little. It’s okay. It’s not important.

----- break #2-- 撞地球 (Earth Collision) by Yu Er Qi [t/n: the snot special effect X’D]

LYN: Last time I wore this hat, that people seemed to like a lot. This one.

LYN: Oh, I saved myself from wearing one. It covers my whole head. LYN: This one is pretty fun.

- /playing with more filters/ LYN: ~ Jiejie. I want to eat ice cream~ I want ice cream! ~ LYN: Leng Shao. (Indifferent Young Master) Leng Shao is here. Hold on.. Let me show you a true indifferent Young Master… -- 别在我离开之前离开 (Don’t Leave Before I Leave) LYN: There’s another song that can be used in place of this music.-- 吻得太逼真 (Kiss too Real)

bgm: 晒Share (live ver.) - Da Zhangwei & Liu Yuning bgm: 热辣滚烫 [You Only Live Once YOLO OST]

C: Ning-ge, last time you streamed you sprained your ankle. Is it better now? LYN: It’s okay now. I’ve recovered.

C: I want to hear 就在江湖之上 (Above the Jianghu). LYN: Let’s do it. But today my internet is not very good- it lags. I have a new mic, too. It easily… it easily lags. -- 就在江湖之上 (Above the Jianghu) - /suddenly gets up and out of frame/ - /comes back with ~something~. It’s a prop sword!/ - [t/n: how loud is he singing/good is that mic for him to be standing up and away from it and still be heard???]

C: Did you drink too much? LYN: /playing with the snot filter, still/ LYN: This must be a new friend. You must not have seen my previous streams. I’ve already restrained myself a lot more than I previously have. You are clearly new here. I used to go much harder than this. This is nothing.

C: I watched the last time and it was quite frightening. LYN: The last time I even twisted my ankle. At least today my movements weren’t as big. Last time I played it too big and twisted my ankle. This time is okay- (I didn’t hurt myself.)

C: You sang halfway and then disappeared! LYN: I went to grab a prop. Just singing isn’t enough anymore. It needs to be like a stage play, now. I need to make you feel like you’re watching an mv. - /tries to copy the MLC mv and pours tea on himself/chokes on it/ LYN: You have to sing and pour into your mouth at the same time… - C: The sound of the sword is so satisfying. LYN: This? /pulls and re-sheathes it/ - LYN: Hold on, let me wipe my snot. /removes the filter/ It’s clean now. - LYN: The main lead of this drama is called Li Lianhua, right? I’m Liu Lianou. (lotus root) Today we cosplay as Liu Lianou. XD

C: We’re going to be spending the new year, soon. LYN: Friends, before the new year hits, I’ll stop streaming first. I don’t have the habit of spending the new year anymore. I don’t want to spend the new year. I’ll be leaving first, friends. I hope you have a good Lantern Festival. I hope you can be happy. If you still haven’t subscribed to my weibo, please do so. Now I will gift you with a nice song. -- 过年的歌 (New Year's Song) LYN: Happy Lantern Festival. LYN: Alright. I guess that counts as having spent the new year with you today. LYN: Thank you for you company. If you still have not subscribed to my weibo, please do so. I am Modern Brothers Liu Yuning.

bgm: 一念关山 - Richie Ren [YNGS OST]

C: Wait until 40million (viewers). LYN: Ok. I’ll wait until then. - /starts reciting his YNGS lines bc of the bgm: “I don’t owe the State of Wu anything. See you never.”/

LYN: It’s rare that I stream past 12a, today. I don’t think our drama notice has been posted. It’s not up yet, so I’m waiting for it. When it’s about time, I’ll stop streaming. I want to thank you for keeping me company tonight. But honestly, I do want to stream a little more. Let me check-

C: Sing another song. LYN: /gulps/ LYN: Let’s do it! C: 别梦寒 (Don’t Dream of the Cold) LYN: I haven’t sung that before. I haven’t sung this before, do you want to know why? Friends, you know why. It’s too hard to sing. There’s no other reason- it’s just too difficult to sing. -- 别梦寒 (Don’t Dream of the Cold) [YNGS OST] LYN: I couldn’t really do it. Next time when I have some more strength I’ll sing it again for you.

C: I also want to hear Qilin (麒麟). LYN: Do you think I would be able to, in my current state? - /recites the lyrics/ LYN: It’s been a while for Qilin though, right? The rap song I’ve been listening to nowadays is… “什么叫天花板我比烟花闪...” Have you heard that one? (Burn Me Down - Hanji) C: Let’s hear it. LYN: Hmm. C: I haven’t heard of it. LYN: If you haven’t, then forget it.

bgm: 如果爱还记得 (If Love Still Remembers) [Wonderland of Love OST]

C: Female artist Daimi’s manager has been suppressing her. LYN: Daimi’s not in Hengdian for the next couple of days. I sent her for some work. She’s not in Hengdian. I had her sent for a trim in Hangzhou, because there’s not any good places for pet grooming in Hengdian. She can come back with a whole new look to face 2024 with. LYN: When she’s back I’ll take a beauty shot of her and post it to the fan group for you.

C: My son is learning 莫问前程 (Don’t Ask About the Future). LYN: Nice. That means the kid really has potential. It’s actually a pretty nice sounding song, so you can listen to it more.

LYN: It’s about time, right? Let me check. How about I don’t set a goal for when I stop streaming. Let’s set a time- how about 1:30a? No, wait! 12:30a! I’ll stop streaming at 12:30a exactly. Let’s chat for another few minutes. Alright? We can chat some more. LYN: Not 1:30a, but 12:30a. My apologies. LYN: 12:30a is good enough.

C: What’s with the pictures you posted of Daimi, with 3 and 6? LYN: It didn’t have any meaning. I just grabbed a handful of the snacks she usually eats. It didn’t have any meaning. You guys are amazing for trying to solve the mystery of that post. There wasn’t anything behind it. [t/n: this post: https://weibo.com/5456865382/NEGXzwbH5 ; people were speculating we would stream on the 3rd of February at 6pm.]

LYN: Since it’s this time, I should also check-in to my Super Topic. LYN: Let me play some quieter music, since it’s late at night and we’re about ready to sleep. I’ll play something that makes you want to sleep. Something soft, so we can all rest later. bgm: 隆里电丝 (lonely dance) - 盛宇DamnShine ft Key.L刘聪 C: Whenever Ning-ge says that, I know I should turn my volume down. LYN: You sure know me. This is an old friend. You already know my tricks.

LYN: ! Earlier there was a friend who kept asking if I could pick up the guitar and play you a song. - /starts playing some notes/ LYN: ? It’s out of tune. LYN: /laughs/ I haven’t even started singing yet and you’re already typing the lyrics into the comments. That’s too disrespectful, isn’t it?? I haven’t even started singing yet. You can’t disrespect me like that. [t/n: idk what he said after that. Something about only knowing how to play a couple songs on the guitar, anyway?] LYN: ? How do you play this song, I forgot! LYN: Ok! Here we go, for real this time!! -- 擁抱 (Embrace)- 五月天Mayday - /cracks/ /stops immediately/ LYN: 😐 LYN: I also know another one. Let’s try again. -- 喜歡你 [t/n: ? I don’t know Cantonese, sorry. :(] LYN: I also know another one. /plays some chords/ Let me think. /sings/ I don’t think that’s right. That’s not right. LYN: Let me try a different one. This time I’ll do it properly. One that I need to look up lyrics for. Properly, this time. -- 忽然之间 (Suddenly) - Karen Mok LYN: All the ones before was setting up for this song. LYN: Everybody! - /stops/ LYN: I haven’t adjusted my equipment yet. Hold on… -- 你要跳舞吗 (Would You Like To Dance) - 新褲子New Pants LYN: Thank you!

LYN: After listening to that, don’t you feel like sleeping? Are you sleepy, friends? LYN: Let me find another quieter song and we’ll start wrapping up. -- 麒麟 (Qilin) - Zao An

LYN: Friends, after hearing that, don’t you just want to sleep? Right? It feels like sleep is just overtaking you, right? LYN: I hope you had a relaxing, happy, and wonderful night. It was great to have you and I hope you had fun. Let’s meet again in the next stream, friends. If you still have not subscribed to my weibo, please do so. I am Modern Brothers Liu Yuning. Good night!

bgm: 超感 (Super Feeling) - Young Captain & ODD Chen Sijian

#Liu Yuning #lyn livestream #(3:35:10)#this one was fun but in a comfortable/laid back way #how to: not play a character that dies X'D #lots of singing!#(I try to fix typos after-the-fact but ignore them/autocorrect in your brains if you see them)

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