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[Professional streamer? Just how professional are you?]

[You claim to answer all questions—don't overhype yourself!]

[This guy owns a Munchlax? How many gold mines does he have?!]

It seemed that the success of yesterday's debut stream had led to a stronger system push today, bringing in more initial viewers.

The viewer count was steadily increasing, as evident from the surge in chat messages.

"How professional? I've appraised more Pokémon than you've eaten Farfetch'd dishes!"

"I never exaggerate—this streamer is like a Miltank on a motorcycle!"

"I used to have two gold mines, but I ate them!"

Still riding the high from yesterday's success, Ye Yinchuan quickly found his groove. His mind was sharp, effortlessly bantering and engaging with the chat.

[Haha, this guy's got a sense of humor.]

[Anyone bold enough to test this so-called expert?]

[Wait, what does 'Miltank on a motorcycle' even mean?]

The atmosphere was lively, but without call-in participants, there wasn't much actual content to keep new viewers engaged.

Most people popped in for a glance, and if nothing grabbed their attention, they left just as quickly.

Noticing the viewership plateau, and even a slight dip, Ye Yinchuan patiently waited.

"No one wants to call in? Free Pokémon appraisals, no cost at all. You can ask me anything!"

Just when he thought he might miss this wave of traffic, a notification popped up.

[User "Nidoran Is My Wife" is requesting to join the stream!]

Ye Yinchuan's eyes lit up—finally, a caller!

But that username…

In the Pokémon world, it wasn't unusual for people to be obsessed with their Pokémon, with some even holding wedding ceremonies with them.

But, my guy, Nidoran?!

If you had chosen Gardevoir, maybe I'd understand. But Nidoran? That thing's basically a spiky rat, covered in poison and needles!

[Connection established!]

"This… Nidoran's husband… What can I do for you? Need an appraisal, or just some advice?"

On-screen, a chubby high schooler with glasses appeared.

The boy adjusted his glasses and spoke with a slightly immature voice.

"Streamer, I need some advice. I've been trying to breed my Nidoran, but no matter how many male Nidoran I introduce, she rejects all of them. What's going on?"

[Wait… is this even legal?]

[Bro, that username plus this topic… kinda sus!]

[Maybe she's just picky!]

[So Nidoran have beauty standards too?]

The chat erupted in speculation.

Seeing the viewer count stabilize, Ye Yinchuan exhaled in relief.

It wasn't self-doubt—he knew his skills.

But the system push was all about big data. Keeping as many viewers engaged as possible increased his ranking, boosting his chances of going viral.

"Pokémon have emotions, just like us. Breeding isn't just mechanical reproduction—it's like human dating. You need chemistry, some courtship, a bit of bonding before things progress… You can't just force them together and expect results!"

Using his understanding of Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan gave his insight.

But the chubby teen shook his head, looking disappointed.

"I already know that. The male Nidoran I introduce are top-tier—handsome, strong, and highly desired by other female Nidoran. But my Nidoran isn't just uninterested—she actively rejects them. Sometimes, she even tries to attack them. This isn't just a case of 'not feeling it'!"

"If this continues, I might have to take her to a Pokémon Center…"

It was clear the teen wasn't expecting much from Ye Yinchuan—he was just trying his luck.

[Haha, does this guy really think the streamer can solve this?]

[I mean, look at him—he screams "single dog" energy. What does he know about matchmaking?]

Ye Yinchuan's competitive spirit flared up.

"Bring your Nidoran on screen! I'll take one look, and I'll know exactly what's wrong!"

The chubby teen hesitated, seemingly ready to disconnect—but then his phone rang.

"Already here? Okay. I'm in the middle of a call with a Pokémon streamer—he'll take a look. That cool?"

After hanging up, the boy turned back to the camera, reluctantly giving Ye Yinchuan a second chance.

"Fine. My friend's bringing his Nidoran over. If you can actually figure out what's wrong, I'll send you a gift."

"No problem."

Ye Yinchuan understood why the kid wasn't hopeful.

He was just a nobody streamer—unproven, with no credentials. Why should anyone trust his judgment?

Honestly, the fact that the kid even stayed connected was already giving him face.

But today, Ye Yinchuan was going to prove himself.

With his Appraisal Eye, there was no Pokémon mystery he couldn't solve!

[Wait… is this kind of content even allowed?]

[Streamer, don't mess this up! Stay focused!]

[I bet he won't figure it out.]

As he read the chat, Ye Yinchuan felt a bit nostalgic.

He missed his first batch of fans from yesterday—if they were here, they'd definitely be hyping him up, instead of doubting him like these new viewers.

"Sigh… I wanted to blend in as an ordinary streamer, but since none of you believe in me… I guess I have no choice but to go all out!"

As he waited for the Nidoran to arrive, Ye Yinchuan kept interacting with the chat.

[Lmao, don't embarrass yourself later!]

[You better deliver some big results!]

Most people were sticking around just to see if he would mess up.

The viewer count was slowly dropping, but Ye Yinchuan couldn't do anything about it—he needed the Pokémon in front of him to prove his skill.

Just then, a notification popped up.

[User "Water Ice Moon" has entered your stream!]

Ye Yinchuan's eyes narrowed—he recognized that name.

Water Ice Moon… That was Hu Yue's username!

"Why is she here?"

He muttered, but didn't dwell on it too much.

The system probably pushed his stream to her feed.

After all, he never mentioned this new account to anyone, not even in his personal circles.

Then, another notification appeared.

[User "Water Ice Moon" has sent you a gift: Poké Ball!]

[User "Water Ice Moon" has sent you a gift: Potion!]

Seeing Hu Yue send him gifts, Ye Yinchuan quickly thanked her.

"Thanks for the gifts, Water Ice Moon!"

Meanwhile, Hu Yue, watching from her phone, sighed softly.

"Starting a stream from scratch is ridiculously hard nowadays. A new male streamer, without a team? This is gonna be an uphill battle… But appraising Pokémon? Since when did Xiao Chuan have that kind of skill?"

She had randomly stumbled onto his stream while scrolling.

Seeing it was Ye Yinchuan, she sent some gifts to show support.

But now, she finally noticed—this stream was about Pokémon appraisal?

Originally, she was about to leave, but curiosity made her stay.

She wanted to see what the hell was going on.