Chapter 48: Let Me Reveal a Man’s Secret to You!

[Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter; I originally came for the streamer’s witty comments, but ended up watching the streamer get roasted!]

[I have to say, everyone who’s calling in, you’re insanely talented. I genuinely admire you all!]

[By the way, this account just got unbanned, right? I feel like it’s about to be locked away again, hahaha.]

[Hehe, that question was so cheeky—I’ve learned something new!]

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Watching the endless barrage of comments flooding the screen, Su Chen felt powerless to stop it.

The callers could be as reckless and uninhibited as they liked, but as the streamer, Su Chen knew that being too flamboyant could not only get his account banned but might also lead to serious trouble.

He was currently under intense scrutiny, with no shortage of people keeping a close eye on him.

If he really pushed his luck and got banned again, the consequences would be significant.

Moreover, in this brief moment during the live stream, Su Chen suddenly came to a realization:

The viewers weren’t necessarily there just to see him roast others or deliver witty comebacks.

Being directly challenged by callers or confronted with provocative questions was also something they enjoyed watching.

In other words, whether Su Chen was roasting people or being roasted himself, both scenarios produced equally entertaining content.

In fact, alternating between the two only made the stream more engaging and enjoyable.

The enthusiastic comments from the audience at this moment clearly showed how well this approach was working.

Secondly, most of the callers were just joking around and having fun; there was no real malice behind their words.

Su Chen could completely accept this kind of playful banter and was not offended.

Thirdly, if he were always the one roasting others or judging people from on high, his persona would easily become rigid and off-putting.

It would be like constantly criticizing and nitpicking from a pedestal—no matter how accurate or witty the remarks, many would find it annoying.

It’s akin to certain veteran celebrities on TV who, relying on their seniority, act like know-it-alls—one wrong step, and they become the target of nationwide ridicule.

Instead of ending up like that, it was better to voluntarily step down from the pedestal early on, making himself approachable and someone fans could tease and joke with.

This way, neither the viewers nor those being judged would harbor resentment.

His relationship with the audience would shift from that of a lofty idol to friends who could playfully jest with one another, creating a stronger bond.

Having clarified these thoughts, Su Chen went with the flow, dropping his act and cooperating with the callers by making various helpless or facepalming expressions.

As a result, the viewers watching the stream became even happier and more engaged, with many secretly preparing to challenge Su Chen again in his next broadcast.

Of course, not every caller was so witty—many genuinely sought advice.

Viewer: “Um, streamer, hello. I don’t know if you understand stocks? Could you maybe talk a bit about them?”

Su Chen immediately grew cautious. Could this be someone trying to stir up trouble?

After a brief pause, he responded slowly, “Absolutely no stock recommendations are allowed in the stream, or the account will get banned!”

Viewer: “No, no, I’m not asking for stock picks. I just want to know if reading books about stock market technical analysis is useful. Can it help make money?”

Su Chen chuckled and said, “If those technical analysis books really worked, why would the authors spend time writing books to make money? Wouldn’t it be easier and more profitable just to trade stocks themselves?”

Viewer: “That makes sense. So, you’re saying those technical analysis books are basically useless?”

Su Chen shook his head with a smile, “If you want to become a stock commentator and make money by convincing investors, then those books can be useful.

If you’re a broker’s investment advisor who wants clients to trade frequently to earn more commission, technical analysis is like your godfather.

But if you’re simply an investor trying to make a living, relying on technical analysis is just nonsense—completely useless!”

Su Chen spoke from experience—he once tried to rely on stock trading for a living.

After countless sleepless nights of research and losing 9,862 yuan and 3 cents, he decided to quit the game and never touch it again.

After his words, the viewers in the stream unanimously expressed agreement and praise.

From a certain perspective, Su Chen’s remarks were a hard-earned truth—nine out of ten people lose money; this wasn’t a joke.

“I don’t know why, but I feel the streamer sounded a bit bitter when he said that.”

“I agree. All those theories like Dow Theory, Candlestick Theory—they’re all garbage, totally useless!”

“Streamer, were you caught in a bad position before?”

“To me, the stock market is okay, but futures trading is the real beast! One slip, and you lose everything!”

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Soon, the heavy topic ended. The next caller’s voice was gentle—a young woman—which lifted Su Chen’s mood, reminding him of the painful past but also lightening his heart.

Female Viewer: “Oh my god, I’m so lucky to get through to the streamer! I’m a little excited, hehe!”

Su Chen: “Don’t get so excited, just relax. Honestly, it’s nothing special—you can just treat this like chatting with a regular friend.”

Female Viewer: “Um, this is my first time, so I feel a bit nervous...”

Su Chen: “Uh, well...”

Wait, wait, wait—don’t mess around. Is this your first time in a serious sense?

Female Viewer: “Ah... don’t misunderstand, I mean it’s my first time connecting with a streamer, so I’m a bit nervous.”

Su Chen: “Okay, got it. Everyone has many first times; I understand. So, what do you want to talk about or ask me?”

Female Viewer: “It’s just so sudden, I don’t know. How about you sing a song for me? What do you think?”

The viewers watching were all amused, but as soon as she said that, alarm bells rang loudly in their minds.

“Hey, hey, hey, don’t joke around! We were having a good chat—no need to suddenly ask for a song!”

“I’m starting to suspect this woman is a plant set up by the streamer!”

“Me too! It really feels like the streamer is trying every trick to promote his original songs.”

“Oh no, please no, I don’t want to hear singing!”

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Seeing the system’s anger meter rising rapidly, Su Chen silently gave this caller a thumbs-up.

“Since you asked, I can’t refuse completely. I’ll reluctantly sing a song for everyone—a classic for the veterans...”

Seeing the flood of desperate cries of “No!” from the chat, Su Chen chuckled and quickly changed course.

“Oh, just kidding! Did I scare you all? Hahaha!”

The audience was speechless.

[Received from...]

Su Chen: “But really, I won’t sing. Although I’d love to showcase my perfect voice, such a beautiful sound should be reserved for a more important moment. Not now!”

What perfect voice? Shut up already!

The viewers didn’t even bother to retort.

Female Viewer: “Then I’ll just ask you a random question...

Sometimes I feel like my husband is hiding something from me, but I have no clear evidence.

Every time he’s on a business trip or entertaining clients, he conscientiously video calls me to reassure me.

But I don’t know if I’m just being paranoid or if something is really wrong...”

Su Chen scratched his head. Whoa, that’s not a casual question—I think you came prepared!

The viewers all chimed in with their varied opinions.

After a moment’s thought, Su Chen said, “Honestly, I don’t know your specific situation, so I can’t objectively judge if your husband is hiding something.

But I can tell you a secret about men’s hearts.

Often, when men actively call or video chat with their wives, it’s mostly just to make small talk with no real purpose.

It’s not really to reassure you, but to ensure that what they’re about to do next won’t be interrupted or discovered.

This way, they make sure their wife won’t check up on them for a while, letting them carry on with peace of mind...”

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