Surprise! My Cohabiting Sister is Actually My Fiancée - Chapter 17

Holy sh1t! Where did this rich woman come from?!

Jian Suixin was about to end her broadcast when a wealthy patron suddenly appeared in the chat, leaving her stunned. What’s going on?!

The System’s announcement refresh rate couldn’t keep up with the barrage of gifts. It took a while for the  (Carnival Gift) notifications to finally disappear from the screen.

Besides Jian Suixin’s shock, a crowd of viewers flooded into the live stream room to witness the rich woman’s display.

Boss is generous! Elder Sister Rich Woman, look at me!

Sister Glitch is amazing!

Did anyone count how much she spent? I tried at first, but my eyes went blurry.

Checked the donation leaderboard—90,000 yuan. Carnival Gifts are 3,000 yuan each, so she sent thirty of them.

Damn, that’s impressive!

I bet she stopped because her hand got tired…

Agreed…

The platform should improve its donation system. Only allowing one gift at a time is exhausting for our rich elder sister! (doge)

And those two thousand sets of cosmetics—was it because there’s a purchase limit of two thousand items per person…?

Well, I’ve learned something new. People buy two thousand items because that’s all they’re allowed to buy.

When I bought mine, I saw the limit of 2,000 per person and laughed at the brand. Who would be foolish enough to buy that many at once? The karma hit me hard, and fast. TAT

Jian Suixin was still reeling from the shock. She had to follow the comments in the Comment Section to piece together what was happening.

“They’re sending me gifts? Ninety thousand yuan?!” Jian Suixin exclaimed in surprise.

 Yes, Host. Congratulations! Someone’s already sent you so many gifts on your first stream,  the System replied.

Jian Suixin was thrilled and about to express her gratitude when a thought struck her. “Wait, who sent these gifts? Could it be my Elder Sister?”

Jian Suixin winced. “Sending so many gifts… the platform takes a cut too. What a waste!”

 It’s unlikely to be her,  the System said.

“How do you know?” Jian Suixin asked.

 The Carnival is the platform’s most expensive gift. To send thirty in one go… Sister Zhi probably doesn’t have that much money,  the System explained.

Jian Suixin: …You make a valid point.

As if to confirm the System’s words, a notification popped up in the lower right corner:  User Zhi Xi has ordered Product X (x2).

Ah, now that’s more like my Elder Sister’s normal spending habits.

Jian Suixin snapped out of her daze, first thanking the “Sister Glitch” for her generosity and politely requesting she not spend so much next time. Remembering her livestream mission, she seized the opportunity to promote her products, securing a flurry of new orders.

The Comment Section buzzed with speculation:

Holy crap, isn’t this the livestream I just left? Which sugar mama dropped all that cash? Is she the streamer’s girlfriend?

How do you know it’s her girlfriend?

Her girlfriend showed her face earlier—she’s gorgeous too.

I’ve used this brand before. The quality’s great, but their marketing’s lacking. It’s a bit niche. I’ll place an order too.

Aside from occasional product inquiries, the Comment Section remained fixated on the streamer and her supposed girlfriend, sparking another wave of heated debate.

Jian Suixin continued to struggle with her explanation: “She’s really not my girlfriend…”

Riding the momentum from the generous donations, the livestream secured another surge of sales. With her mission successfully completed, Jian Suixin finally ended the broadcast.

Yet, even as she signed off, she couldn’t shake her confusion: “Why would she send me so many gifts? I don’t remember ever meeting someone like that.”

Though she suspected the real reason, the System feigned ignorance: “Could it be a friend from your old circle, supporting your new venture?”

Jian Suixin frowned in thought. “That’s unlikely. If it were them, they’d definitely be bragging to me about it. How could they do a good deed without taking credit?”

System: ……

What kind of friends do you even have?

After ending her livestream, Jian Suixin finally felt free. Thanks to Sister Glitch’s appearance, the brand had praised her sales performance. Knowing Jun Xizhi was likely still awake, Jian Suixin left her room and knocked on the door next door.

Jun Xizhi opened the door with a smile. “Xiao Jian, what’s up?”

Jian Suixin blinked. “Well, nothing really. I just wanted to chat with you, Elder Sister.”

Jun Xizhi smiled and stepped aside. “Come in.”

“Elder Sister, thank you for supporting me earlier and placing an order.”

“Oh, did you see that? The person who gave me so many Carnival rewards must be really rich!”

Jun Xizhi: “I saw. She’s quite impressive.”

Jian Suixin was curious. “Who do you think she is? I don’t recognize her. Why would she give me so many rewards?”

A flicker of amusement flashed in Jun Xizhi’s eyes, but she kept her tone casual. “Maybe she just liked your livestream style?”

Jian Suixin was well aware of her limitations: “With my style, I just read the script. It was my first livestream, and I had no experience at all.”

Jun Xizhi reassured her, “The tips are a sign of their appreciation. Just accept them.”

She asked another question, “Can you even keep the money from the tips?”

“I was using the brand’s official livestream account, so probably not.”

This made her a little sad. If only she could get a share of that money.

“When are you going to do your own livestream?”

Jian Suixin blinked in surprise. “Huh?”

Jun Xizhi’s eyes flickered. “Well… I could buy your products to support you, and you’d get the money directly.”

“Hehe, thanks, Elder Sister.”

The side hustles the company arranged were just that—side hustles. Jian Suixin’s main job remained her day job.

As a diligent and hardworking employee, Jian Suixin received her first month’s salary. To make commuting easier, she immediately bought herself a vehicle:

A brand-new electric scooter.

Of course, given her current financial constraints, she opted for an installment plan to ensure she could still afford food that month.

Jian Suixin felt a pang of bitterness. “Back in the day, I used to buy limited-edition sports cars outright. I never imagined I’d one day have to finance a scooter.”

“Host, you’ve worked so hard,” the System said soothingly. “But for your freedom, for your happiness, you mustn’t compromise with money!”

“Of course not! I can earn my own money. Bowing down is out of the question,” Jian Suixin declared firmly, then praised the System’s growing understanding. “Not bad, you’re getting more sensible.”

The System returned the compliment with a commercial exchange of flattery. “All thanks to your excellent guidance, Host.”

True to her principle of sharing good fortune, Jian Suixin immediately invited Jun Xizhi to share her new scooter.

“How did you afford this? Is your salary enough?” Jun Xizhi asked, her concern evident as she eyed the shiny new scooter parked downstairs.

“Not enough. If I used all my money to buy the car, I’d be eating air this month. I’m paying in installments.”

“Installments?” Jun Xizhi paused, surprised. “If you were short on cash, why didn’t you ask me for a loan?”

Elder Sister, your financial situation is about the same as mine, Jian Suixin thought. How could I possibly ask you? But for her sister’s sake, she replied, “I wanted to try managing on my own.”

Jun Xizhi: “Don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything. I’m always here to help.”

“Okay, okay, thank you, Elder Sister,” Jian Suixin said, but in her heart, she vowed that once she had money, she would buy a grand villa, a luxury car, and a wardrobe full of beautiful clothes for her sister to live in and choose from freely.

The System chimed in: “Didn’t you always get chauffeured around? Do you even know how to ride an electric scooter?”

“Of course I do! What do you mean, ‘don’t know how’?” Jian Suixin retorted confidently. “Did you forget I practiced all night?”

“Alright, hop on,” Jian Suixin waved grandly at Jun Xizhi, her electric scooter somehow exuding the aura of a luxury sports car.

Then, due to her inexperience, Jun Xizhi hadn’t even settled properly before Jian Suixin zoomed off, sending her flying several meters.

Jun Xizhi: ……

Jian Suixin, slightly embarrassed: “Sorry! I haven’t ridden much before. I’m still getting the hang of it.”

“No worries,” Jun Xizhi said with a smile. “Never ridden an electric scooter before?”

“Ah, I used to ride limited-edition… speed-restricted bicycles.”

Though Jun Xizhi didn’t understand why bicycles were referred to as “riding” and why they would be speed-restricted, she nodded to show she understood.

Jian Suixin’s lack of experience, combined with a string of red lights, meant they were about to be late.

“Elder Sister, I’m so sorry for making you late,” Jian Suixin said, feeling guilty. Glancing at the time, she began to pedal faster. “Do they dock your pay for being late?”

Jun Xizhi smiled. “Don’t worry, they don’t.”

“Oh, that’s good,” Jian Suixin said, relieved.

They arrived smoothly at the entrance of Jun Xizhi’s company. Jian Suixin urged, “Elder Sister, I’m really sorry about today. Hurry inside.”

After watching Jun Xizhi enter the building, Jian Suixin rode off.

Jun Xizhi entered the company and took the private elevator to her office.

Her assistant was already waiting. Seeing Jun Xizhi arrive, she asked in surprise, “Boss, you’re late today? Was there traffic?”

Jun Xizhi’s lips curved into a smile. “It was because of the new driver. She’s quite… endearing.”

The assistant automatically assumed this meant a change in personnel and looked puzzled. What does the new driver being “endearing” have to do with being late?

“Is the driver a girl?”

“Mm-hmm.”

The assistant was about to ask more questions when a flash of insight struck her.

She pressed, “Boss, you think she’s… cute?”

Jun Xizhi’s mind flashed to the image of Jian Suixin wobbling but earnestly riding her bike. The smile on her lips deepened. “Very cute.”

The assistant persisted, “So you really like her, then?”

“Mm, I like her very much.”

The assistant couldn’t hide her grin and clapped her hands. “If the boss thinks she’s cute, she must be incredibly adorable! Your taste is impeccable, Boss.”

Jun Xizhi glanced at her assistant in surprise, taken aback by the sudden shift in attitude.

Didn’t she seem so resistant to Xiao Jian last time? Why the sudden praise? Has she changed her mind?

“Did you see her when we arrived?” Jun Xizhi asked.

The assistant hadn’t actually seen Jian Suixin, but she answered earnestly, “I caught a glimpse of her at the entrance—such a cute girl!”

Her sincerity warmed Jun Xizhi’s heart. See? No one could dislike Xiao Jian.

Meanwhile, the assistant was basking in her own joy. The new driver’s identity didn’t matter; what mattered was that the boss had praised her and said she “liked her very much.”

Boss, you called someone else cute! Does this mean you’re over Jian Suixin? Wonderful!

She knew it all along. A man as rational as her boss could never be easily swayed.

He truly saw her only as a friend, a roommate, nothing more. He could compliment one girl, so he could compliment many!

The assistant’s reasoning was perfectly logical. She felt immensely relieved, mentally giving her boss a huge thumbs-up. Humming a cheerful tune, she returned to her work.