’So this is what it’s like to be famous.’
’It’s hard *not* to get famous...’
To think that headhunters were already trying to poach her.
For a moment, Lin Xiaoman didn’t know whether to be pleased or to laugh and cry at the same time.
It was no wonder. The stats from her stream today were just too incredible.
She had even broken the platform’s record for single-day follower growth from the previous month.
And just like that, Lin Xiaoman was discovered by other companies.
Before ending the call, the person on the other end kept insisting that Lin Xiaoman add them on WeChat.
Not long after she hung up, they sent over a file.
It was a preliminary draft of a contract.
The platform’s revenue split outlined in it was indeed much better than the terms on Xiaoman’s current platform.
But Lin Xiaoman wasn’t blinded by the immediate profit.
She casually forwarded the company’s information to her brother.
"Bro, another company wants to sign me. They want me to switch platforms. Can you help me look into their background?"
Although the two siblings often bickered and teased each other...
...when something serious happened, the first person Lin Xiaoman thought of was Lin Feng.
Not long after their call ended, Lin Feng saw the name of a company his sister had sent over.
Along with a contract.
Just a brief glance at the contract’s contents brought one word to Lin Feng’s mind...
Desperation.
The generous terms and the way it seemed to consider everything from Lin Xiaoman’s perspective...
...were, in reality, just a ploy to tempt Lin Xiaoman to make a quick decision.
And sign with the company.
"Huizi, help me look up this company’s information. Get it to me as soon as possible."
For things like this, Lin Feng handed it directly to Huizi.
Huizi was extremely efficient.
Within just a few minutes, she had sent over some information on the company.
Lin Feng glanced at it.
The moment he saw the registered capital was only a few hundred thousand and the company was less than a year old...
He figured this newly established small company...
...was desperate for a streamer with massive traffic like Lin Xiaoman.
Lin Feng forwarded the information to Lin Xiaoman.
After all, any decision had to be made by Xiaoman herself.
Since this was the path Xiaoman had chosen for herself, she had to be the one to decide which way to go at every crossroad.
After receiving the file, Xiaoman gave it a brief look.
Her assessment was about the same as Lin Feng’s.
She could tell at a glance that it was a small company.
No matter how much they hyped it up on the phone...
...it couldn’t hide the fact that the company’s overall strength was no match for her current platform.
As Xiaoman was closing the file, she happened to see a WeChat message from her brother:
"If you don’t plan on signing, remember to make the most of it."
Lin Xiaoman’s gaze lingered on the phrase "make the most of it."
After a moment’s thought, Xiaoman figured out what Lin Feng meant.
Understanding Lin Feng’s intention, Xiaoman forwarded the chat history and the contract to the platform manager currently in charge of her stream.
After forwarding the message, Lin Xiaoman said nothing at all.
She simply turned her attention to researching new fashion styles.
The manager in charge of Lin Xiaoman’s stream hadn’t been able to stop smiling all day.
’It’s a good thing I had an eye for talent and brought Lin Xiaoman under my wing.’
’Just look at this string of first-place rankings today.’
The manager knew his performance metrics for the month were secure; he might even exceed his quota.
However, just as he was overcome with joy...
...he saw the message Lin Xiaoman had forwarded.
One look was all it took to send a cold sweat down his back.
’Isn’t this blatant poaching?’
And the terms the other party was offering were indeed very generous.
The manager panicked.
He was terrified that Lin Xiaoman would be lured away.
But he was a manager for a reason.
After a moment of panic, he immediately collected himself.
’If Lin Xiaoman were actually tempted, she wouldn’t have forwarded the messages to me.’
’Since she isn’t planning to leave, that means there’s room to negotiate.’
So, the manager eagerly and hastily called Lin Xiaoman.
When Lin Xiaoman saw the call, she didn’t answer the first time.
She deliberately let the platform manager wait for a bit.
Then, she leisurely answered the phone:
"Manager Chen, I won’t beat around the bush. I’m not very satisfied with the platform’s cut in our current contract."
"If you think this is something we can discuss, then I’ll continue streaming on our platform."
"Manager Chen, if you think it’s not negotiable, then I’ll also be very frank with you."
"Other platforms, even better than this company, are also contacting me. I’m not one to sell myself short."
After Lin Feng’s guidance, it was like a switch had flipped in Lin Xiaoman’s mind.
Her words, a mix of truth and bluffs, sent another cold sweat down Manager Chen’s back.
In the live streaming platform’s ratings, Lin Xiaoman was classified as a popular streamer on the rise.
She was the cash cow under Manager Chen’s management.
Now, his cash cow was raising an issue.
Without a second thought, Manager Chen took it very seriously.
"Xiaoman, don’t you worry about a thing. Just tell me what terms you want."
"I’ll talk to the higher-ups for you. The terms we negotiate definitely won’t leave you feeling short-changed."
Manager Chen’s attitude was exceptionally humble.
The moment Xiaoman heard that, she knew she had him.
After all.
Her follower growth rate today and the millions of fans behind her were her greatest leverage.
It was precisely because she had millions of fans to rely on...
...that Lin Xiaoman’s attitude wasn’t the least bit weak.
The current Lin Xiaoman was already a fairly well-known creator in the platform’s beauty section.
If she continued to operate with this kind of follower growth...
...Lin Xiaoman’s future development looked very promising.
Moreover, because of the donations from these millions of fans...
...and their view counts...
...Xiaoman’s stream was already profitable.
After her follower count broke one million, she was basically earning anywhere from several thousand to tens of thousands per day.
Manager Chen had many people under him, but his most important performance metrics were fulfilled by Xiaoman.
That was why he was so flustered when he saw the chat screenshots Xiaoman sent.
For Manager Chen, the top priority was to prevent this cash cow, Lin Xiaoman, from leaving the platform.
When Lin Xiaoman heard Manager Chen’s guarantee, she smiled faintly.
’Sure enough.’
’Lin Feng’s advice was really useful.’
Xiaoman had no intention of going to this new company.
But the existence of this poaching attempt...
...gave Lin Xiaoman the perfect opportunity to demand a new contract.
She had also chosen this moment, a day when her follower growth and donations both topped the charts.
It was a case of the stars aligning perfectly.
After hearing Manager Chen’s question on the other end of the line, Lin Xiaoman didn’t answer right away.
Instead, she feigned hesitation, pretending to think for a moment.
Then, she spoke slowly and deliberately, "Manager Chen, I want an 80/20 split."

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