stonecrandall Chapter 100 Ask about the process
Chapter 100 Ask about the process
Soda and Gummy Bear looked at the final rankings, still feeling awkward and dissatisfied. But the entire competition had come to a complete end, and there was nothing they could do to change it. All they wanted to do was quickly complete the punishment process, end the match as soon as possible, and then start the next competition.
But when they heard that Shu Hua was to be punished, they both shuddered at the same time. Some unpleasant memories suddenly came flooding back, and they felt a little uneasy for no reason.
Shu Hua was only interested in ending the live stream as soon as possible and leaving get off work on time. Too lazy to make individual punishments for each person, she simply arranged it all at once, saying concisely: "Then you guys can connect online later and sing a song together, any song is fine."
Then just put this video on the homepage for a day, and that's it.
"That concludes my punishment announcement. I'm hanging up now, bye everyone~"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shu Hua swiftly and decisively ended the multi-person connection.
After hanging up the line, she stretched her limbs and gave a big yawn, looking lazy and relaxed.
Those who didn't know the situation would think she had just expended a lot of energy in the PK match and was exhausted.
But if you think back on the whole process carefully, it seems that she only made a few random little movements and gestures from beginning to end, and there was no question of her being tired.
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After slowly stretching, Shu Hua drifted into a daze, remaining blank for more than ten seconds before slowly coming back to her senses, regaining her energy, and slowly starting to move.
Shu Hua: "Ugh, playing multiplayer PvP always feels so energy-consuming."
However, I also discovered a major bug.
Today was a very fruitful day.
There are still a few days left. I can try playing like this again; that should give me enough points to enter the finals.
【What?! So much energy used up?! What did you use up, little one? Did you use your fingers to make spellcasting gestures?】
[The Immortal Venerable overexerted his primordial spirit by forming hand seals, didn't he? I understand! (Hands clasped together)]
[Confirmed: Electronic workaholic! All they do is talk and stretch, and their main problem is mental exhaustion!]
[Report! The character's recent blank state looks exactly like my CPU is overloaded! I suggest optimizing the program!]
[Hua Zai: Family, does anyone understand? Being a useless decorative vase is so tiring~ (sour-smelling.jpg)]
Am I the only one curious about what the real-life drawing of the character looks like? Even just stretching online is so cute (and annoying)?
[Same curiosity! Will people be completely lazy and slouch like Ge You when they're offline?]
[Hua Zai Offline: It might be an exquisite figure that requires a few older men to carry it around? (Just kidding)]
[We'll be able to see it during the finals, which will probably be broadcast live for 3456 hours.]
[Upstairs, the artist is watching you!]
[Hahahaha, when the time comes, other streamers will be standing up, while Huazai will be paralyzed!]
[Idle Clouds and Wild Cranes: She's alright. Last time she went shopping for clothes, it took her over two hours, and she didn't faint!]
[Life is but a dream: It's just that the light in their eyes has disappeared.]
[Black Cleaver Shard: It should be alright if you're sitting down.]
[Daddy: My little darling is better than all of you when he stays up all night drawing.]
Shu Hua read the comments section for a while. Sure enough, there were always treacherous people trying to harm her. However, she hadn't really thought about the length and process of the final live broadcast before.
"Little steward, go check the process of the finals. If there are any talent performances, or if you have to stand, or if the live broadcast is very long, then..."
"Daddy, then we won't participate in the finals."
[Idle Clouds and Wild Cranes: I'll go ask.]
Shu Hua clasped her hands together. "Oh, right, Young Master He knows people. Hmm, go and ask him."
[I have a feeling that since Mr. He went to ask, the original procedure doesn't matter anymore.]
[+1, anyway, I'll change it to something that will satisfy the artist.]
[I'm so envious of our family's connections!]
Is the person upstairs crying or laughing?
[It should be a laugh, you can go see the painting in person~]
Yes, there are fan tickets for the finals, so you can watch it live.
What?!
[They even have offline tickets?!]
Why are you all so surprised? It happened last year too, didn't you know?
[I don't know (well-behaved)]
[Hua Zai's fans are really silly goosebumps in the live streaming world.]
This is called "fans following the streamer" (loudly)
Shu Hua snorted and gave a cold smile, "I'm very smart, so don't slander me."
Oh, right, I have something to show you, I almost forgot.
After Shu Hua finished speaking, the audience thought she was about to leave the screen again.
This time, her departure can be considered a departure, but the way she left is different from before.
She picked up the live-streaming camera directly, but clearly had no idea how to take pictures.
The lens snapped downwards, or perhaps it was held this way to save effort.
And now, the perspective of the live stream is... that of the artist, Shu.
He could only see half of his leg and the ground.
Then the remaining half of the leg began to walk slowly.
Half a minute later, Shu Hua reappeared in the camera's view.
It's the room where she used to livestream her drawing.
Shu Hua placed the camera in the same spot she used to put when she did live-stream her drawing.
After fiddling with her phone for a bit, the live stream screen split in two, just like when she streams herself drawing.
[Warning: High alert! Non-combatants please evacuate immediately... Wait, I've already thrown up!]
[Family members, does anyone understand? I got 3D motion sickness from watching a live stream! (´□`」 ∠)]
[Report! I've captured a stunning, uncensored photo of floor tiles! It's priceless!]
[I captured the streamer's slippers in the picture above! These are magical slippers! (doge)]
[Is this angle... a live stream from the artist's knees? My poor knees!]
[Well, it's not that low...]
[Those legs, just a fleeting glimpse! Hey, Hua Zai, take a few more steps! (screams)]
[Screenshots! Screenshots like crazy! Even though it only shows legs and the ground, it's practically a private photo of the streamer! (Just kidding)]
[Just realized Huazai wasn't live-streaming on his phone; turns out he was waiting here.]
[Artist Huazai is back! Tremble, everyone!!!]
I'm already rubbing my hands in anticipation! What masterpiece will the lady show us this time?
After Shu Hua finished setting up the equipment, she checked the live stream on her smaller phone to confirm that the picture was correct before opening a folder in her drawing screen.
Inside, several meticulously drawn chibi-style avatars were prominently displayed.
Shu Hua clicked on one of the pictures, and in the center of the picture was a Q version of a big-headed character.
His signature slightly wavy hair was exaggeratedly drawn to be fluffy and energetic, and he wore the Zero Cross team's signature orange uniform, but the cuffs were rolled up, revealing a bit of "muscle" lines.
What's most striking is his signature hearty smile, a set of bright white teeth gleaming, his eyes curving into crescents, radiating sunshine and energy. The background features several symbolic pixelated game controllers and small trophies, creating an overall bright, lively, and slightly competitive atmosphere.
Shu Hua counted that the image had been displayed for 5 seconds before switching to the next image.
This time, the Q-version avatars are still in the same style, only the style of the characters themselves has changed.
The character in the portrait wears his signature black-rimmed glasses, the lenses of which reflect a highlight, and he has a serious and focused expression with a slightly furrowed brow.
His hair was styled meticulously, and his team uniform was impeccably tailored. The background featured abstract data streams and tactical board symbols. His entire image exuded the calm, wise, and meticulous aura of a "strategist."
Another 5-second image cut, this time featuring a young, somewhat shy boy with round eyes, exuding a timid air, but tightly gripping a huge virtual "cannon barrel" weapon model, emitting exaggerated steam effects. The background is an exploding fireworks effect.
Just like that, Shuhua quickly displayed one image every five seconds and then closed the interface.
The audience was still somewhat unsatisfied.
Shu Hua: "This was Xun Shao's order last time. I drew it in the spare time while preparing the art book."
Xun Shao said I get a lot of traffic during PKs, so he asked me to show it off, but I almost forgot.
Luckily, I saw the tip I had prepared beforehand: the camera.
As you probably know, I usually use my phone for live streams when I'm not drawing, it's just for convenience.
This time I specifically switched to a camera, just to remind myself.
Unexpectedly, it actually came in handy.
"I'm so clever!"
[Holy crap! It's a profile picture! A chibi version drawn by Huazai! I've been waiting for you!]
[Ahhhhh, that Dragon God! The sunny puppy! Those big white teeth! It's so lifelike! Absolutely adorable!]
[The coach's glasses reflect light perfectly, and the tactical board is such a subtle detail! Absolutely brilliant! The artist really gets the hang of it!]
[I acknowledge the artist's skill in creating chibi-style illustrations! This batch of avatars is of super high quality! Xun Shen has excellent taste!]
Wait a minute? Is this how you use a camera? To remind yourself not to forget something?
[Rare Images of Early Humans Taming the Camera—On How to Develop Digital Products into Memos]
[What the hell? "I deliberately switched to a camera just to remind myself!" You call that clever?!]
[Hahahaha, this is a forced attempt to save face! You've twisted a bad memory into something like being proactive and strategically planning ahead!]
[About the fact that I have a memory like a goldfish but rely on gadgets to create the persona of a genius]
[Goldfish: Thanks for the invitation, but I feel offended. I have seven seconds, after all!]
Got it! Next time I forget my keys, I'll say I left them at home specifically to test the lock's security! I'm pretty clever!
[The one before you, that's just being stubborn. This one, Huazai, has a physical cheat code (camera)! The quality is completely different!]
So the purpose of a camera isn't to capture high-definition images, but rather to serve as a giant "Don't forget" sign?
[We suggest camera manufacturers hire Huazai as their spokesperson for a new slogan: XX camera, not just for recording beautiful moments, but also the ultimate weapon against forgetfulness!]
[Hilarious! First you used math to prove intelligence, now you're using a camera to prove memory? You really know how to be self-aware, kid!]
Am I the only one who cares that the drawing was cut so quickly?! I haven't even seen the highlight details on the coach's glasses yet!
[Hey kid! Slow down! You can type faster than an electronic wooden fish! I haven't saved the image yet!]
[Requesting high-resolution images! Requesting listing! Requesting merchandise printing! I want to hang the Sunshine Dragon Puppy on my bedside table!]
[Dragon God, have you seen this? @DragonGod, come see your chibi version! The artist has drawn you as a sunny and cheerful repairman!]
[Black Cleaver Shards: The profile picture will be changed tomorrow. You can see the picture in the team's live stream tomorrow.]
[Black Cutter Bro knows how to concede defeat, damn it, he actually managed to spread the word, I'll definitely be staking out tomorrow!]
[Damn it +1]
Shu Hua: "This is just a preview. If I'm slow in cutting the images, it will be the main feature."
To see the details, go check with the team tomorrow.
Okay, that was just a preview, the real show is coming up now.
There's only one image this time, no cropping, so you can look at it at your own pace~
I've temporarily given this picture a name: Yunxi Dawn.
This name might be a bit too straightforward; perhaps someone with deeper literary knowledge will choose a different name later.
After Shu Hua finished speaking, she clicked on the picture she called today's main feature.
This painting is completely different in style from those chibi-style portraits, or rather, it's not even in the same league.
Once you open the picture, it fills the entire 32-inch drawing screen.
Even when it's fully covered, the hand-drawn screen still feels too small to hold the picture.
This painting uses a panoramic composition, combining the tranquil night view she saw during her last mountain climb with the stunning sunrise the following morning, creating a sense of time and space flowing from "anticipation in the dark" to "new life in the light".
The left side of the image shows the night scene, where deep, rich indigo and inky black intertwine to form a frozen night sky, establishing the quiet and mysterious tone of the mountaintop in the dead of night.
The rolling mountain ridges are outlined in deep dark green and navy blue, with thick and powerful lines that fully demonstrate the stability of the mountains.
At the bottom of the image, several warm orange tents, like scattered stars, emit a soft and cozy light. They are their "camp" for playing games all night. Although the details are simple, the precise handling of light and shadow vividly portrays the human warmth on the mountaintop at night.
A faint silver cableway winds its way up from the foot of the mountain. Near the summit, the cable car windows reflect the warm light from the tents and the blurry silhouettes of people. You can vaguely see several people sitting around, which echoes the scene of her observing the reflection of the cable car when she went up the mountain, and also implies the "tool" to reach the high place.
Near the tent, several abstract, dark figures almost blend into the background: one person stands quietly beside the tent's halo of light, while another stands alone a little further away, gazing into the dark distance. The sense of loneliness that had been "ignored" before adds a touch of interest and narrative to the tranquil night scene. The overall atmosphere is serene and profound, with both the coolness before dawn and a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
The central part of the image is a cleverly transitional area, with a color band that gradually changes from dark blue to light blue and grayish-white, silently telling the story of the passage of time.
A few wisps of milky white mist, like graceful ribbons, gently drift from the night scene to the sunrise area, becoming a natural link between night and dawn. The fluidity of the brushstrokes makes one feel as if they can touch the cool mountain breeze.
On the right side is the main body and climax of the painting—the sunrise section. The sky occupies nearly two-thirds of the space in the painting, and the bottom is a burning golden-red and fiery orange-yellow, like molten metal boiling in a furnace, foreshadowing the sun about to burst forth.