Mermaid Streamer, Performing Live

Bar singer Pei Zeyan went viral when short-form videos took off, thanks to his stunning looks and beautiful voice. People flocked to see him, and every show at the bar was packed.

The upside-down hours and endless overtime couldn't keep a free spirit in place, not even with a raise. Pei Zeyan resolutely quit and settled into life as an online cover singer.

Just as his followers topped a million, the Lunar New Year arrived. While celebrating the holiday, Pei Zeyan tried a local specialty sent by a friend from Yunnan.

But after one bowl of mushroom soup, the dried-up cactus on the table started talking, the graceful goldfish in its tank began spewing profanities, and dopamine-bright candy colors flooded his black-and-white home...

Pei Zeyan rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, one misstep sent him tumbling down the stairs, headfirst, bidding farewell to his old life.

When he woke again, it was in the depths of hell: mottled walls, dirty shoes, and old clothes.

A giant widescreen filled his view, showing him live in high definition. The floor was littered with crumpled paper and filth, while empty wine bottles covered the table.

A piercing ringtone sounded. It was exactly midnight. Remembering his promise to his fans, he knew it was time to take requests.

He hugged his guitar close and asked his listeners what they wanted to hear. The comments were nonsense, so he played whatever came to mind.

Thinking he was still sick and seeing things, he sang with wild abandon, the melody lingering in the air.

The person on the screen had red lips and pearly teeth, while the comments froze and vanished.

When the song ended, he tipped his head back and fell asleep. The comments came flying back, and viewers babbled wildly.

The room was packed, praises poured in, and bitter tea flew everywhere. He became an interstellar sensation.

When he opened his eyes again, clearheaded, he shut off the livestream and wondered if he was losing his mind.

He'd been handed the script of a doomed extra, his life full of misfortune. He was supposed to die tonight, but instead, this man had come to give him a new lease on life.

He refused to be trapped in someone else's body, and let go of lingering obsessions, doing whatever he pleased.

Mermaid bloodline, an incredible voice, polished singing skills, and a healing bonus.

The scumbag repents and weeps with regret. The viewers flock to him, and he becomes a top streamer.

As time passes, he returns to his original appearance, becoming even more handsome than before.

His destined one drops from the sky, and his harem gains a formidable new member: eight-pack abs, peerless beauty, and eight tentacles with a talent for everything.

The protagonist only sings covers. He isn't good at writing songs and never takes credit for others' work. Original singers and lyricists will all be named, and the creative teams will be credited too.

I'll write six or seven lines of lyrics: Sunny Day, Sea of Flowers, and Water Star Records.

If this isn't your cup of tea, please close the book. New writers need lots of encouragement~

This novel is also known as "The Couple Who Lost Their Legs."

Content warnings:

1. Lots of on-screen comments

2. Lots of songs, most of them rather retro

3. To be added

Theme: Music heals the soul