"To all my dear family members, I just received a request from a netizen, Wild Boar Peppa of Lang Lang Mountain. Next, I, along with all the animals present, will perform a song for you all: 'Congratulations on Getting Rich'."
As Yang Lin's voice faded in the livestream, he himself was the first to disappear from the camera's view.
Not long after, the animals, who were initially frolicking and celebrating the New Year, were forcibly rounded up by him.
However, the screen was quite small, and ultimately, less than a hundred animals made it into view.
Once the animals were arranged, Yang Lin turned on the background music.
As the music started, the previously scattered animals instantly got into character.
Yang Lin then picked up the microphone and began to sing.
Although his overall singing was rather poor, throughout the process, the other animals on the scene provided their accompanying vocals and sang along, not missing a single beat.
It wasn't as chaotic as the netizens had imagined. Instead, it had a unique charm.
As the song approached its finale, Yang Lin, who had been holding the microphone, turned and picked up a piece of red paper. After a flourish of ink, a line of text appeared on the paper.
[Thank you, Wild Boar Peppa of Lang Lang Mountain, for your generous sponsorship of this program.]
Upon seeing this, the netizens, who were still immersed in the joyous atmosphere, immediately began to leave comments on the bullet screen.
"Thank you, big spender, for bringing us this performance."
"There are no peaceful times; it's all thanks to the wealthy benefactors."
"For 300,000 yuan, an entire zoo of animals and a billionaire put on a show. I feel like it's worth it."
"And they even got free advertising. This isn't just worth it; it's incredibly worth it."
"The show isn't exciting enough. Let's get another tycoon to make Director Yang perform 'chest breaking stone'."
"Let's watch Director Yang and Gang Zi box instead."
.....
Before everyone could finish discussing, a magnificent special effect appeared on the livestream screen again.
Accompanying it was a text announcement.
[Ge Li Haos Livestock Feed Factory sent 200 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
Seeing the screen full of special effects and the conspicuous numbers, even the viewers who had just experienced one round were a little taken aback.
However, this was just the beginning.
[Bashu Pang Long Cold Cooked Rabbit sent 200 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
[Dongshan Shi Dali Compound Fertilizer sent 200 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
[Dongshan Songzi Bird Hospital sent 200 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
[Lu Baba Travel sent 100 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
[Shenlongjia Natural Scenic Area sent 300 Carnival gifts in the Xihong Zoo livestream room.]
......
In just a few minutes, more than a dozen netizens had sent out a massive amount of Carnival gifts.
The minimum was 100 gifts at a time.
The total number had reached nearly 5,000, with the total value of the gifts exceeding ten million.
Let alone the netizens, even Yang Lin himself was stunned.
He couldn't believe that in such a short time, he had earned back almost a week's income for the park.
"What's wrong with these netizens? Are they all so rich? Is it revenge spending coming to me?"
"Or do they all want to see a show?"
It wasn't until he saw the names of the netizens who had just sent gifts that he suddenly had a moment of realization.
"They're all corporate accounts. No wonder. So they're treating me as an advertising slot."
"Why don't they invest so much money into the Spring Festival Gala? I don't understand, I really don't understand."
Just as he was drawing his final conclusion, another nearly a thousand Carnival gifts were received.
Seeing that there was no sign of stopping, Yang Lin began to panic.
If everyone who tipped sent a request for a show like the previous one, he would have to put on dozens of performances tonight, which would last until dawn.
Thinking of this, Yang Lin directly found the tipping function and turned it off.
With the tipping function turned off, the continuous Carnival gift special effects finally subsided.
What shocked Yang Lin was that in addition to the surge in Carnival gifts, the number of online viewers had also surpassed five million.
To be precise, such a terrifying viewership was rarely seen in the entire history of livestreaming.
Correspondingly, the number of bullet comments was even more astounding.
"They've gone mad! These people are crazy. Thousands of Carnival gifts, that's a lot of money."
"The special effects have finally stopped. It was too terrifying. I've never seen so many Carnival gifts."
"Is this the power of Director Yang? I was feeling sorry for him spending the New Year alone, but now I realize I was the clown."
"Earning tens of millions in one night, Director Yang alone is worth more than a whole zoo."
"I get it now. Those people calculated that they wanted to advertise on the livestream. Compared to advertising costs of millions upon millions, spending a few hundred thousand to send Carnival gifts in Director Yang's livestream room increased popularity while also advertising. Worth it, totally worth it."
"This is even better than the Spring Festival Gala advertising slots. I heard the Spring Festival Gala advertising fees are millions."
"I've definitely remembered Shi Dali Compound Fertilizer."
"It's a shame Director Yang turned off the tipping function. Otherwise, tonight's gift revenue might have broken a small target."
"If he hadn't, wouldn't Director Yang have to perform all night?"
.....
As the audience was in heated discussion, the users who had sent Carnival gifts also began to make their requests one after another.
Some requested Tuan Tuan and Jin Gang to perform martial arts.
Some requested Yang Lin to perform skits with the animals.
Others requested Yang Lin and Gang Zi to have a boxing match on the spot.
Yang Lin fulfilled all these requests from his patrons in order.
Due to the suddenness of the situation, none of these performances were rehearsed, making them slightly rough overall.
However, as long as the lively animals were present, all the performances were instantly infused with comedic effect.
Coupled with some free bonus acts like the elephant performing Drunken Fist, Tuan Tuan eating a watermelon in three bites, and the giraffe couple engaging in a free-for-all neck fight, the audience was thoroughly entertained.
In the blink of an eye, several hours slowly passed.
Yang Lin, who was wrestling with Bear Dad, who had been drinking, suddenly stopped his actions.
At first, everyone didn't understand why he had suddenly stopped.
It wasn't until Yang Lin looked at his wristwatch that everyone realized it was almost midnight without them noticing.
Once midnight struck, it meant that 2023 had truly arrived.
"Dear family members, let's countdown together and welcome the New Year."
As soon as Yang Lin's voice fell, the bullet comments in the livestream room were replaced by countdown numbers.
When the numbers reached 0, countless "Happy New Year" messages flooded the screen.
At the same time, pre-programmed fireworks began to ascend from various corners of the Xihong Zoo.
Looking at the fireworks symbolizing joy, Yang Lin silently murmured:
"Happy New Year!"
ps: My hometown lost power, and there's no internet. It's ruined. All my efforts for full attendance are gone. May the New Year pass quickly.