Cross-dressing to Seduce My Straight Roommate - Chapter 1

“Good evening, my darlings.”

Pei Xi leaned closer to the camera, adjusting the bangs of his wig and fixing his hairstyle.

The fill light illuminated his face, clearly revealing his delicate makeup. When he smiled, the corners of his eyes lifted slightly, curving into two crescent moons, sweet and adorable.

His voice carried the soft, gentle quality unique to the Jiangnan water towns, like a spring stream—clear and cool to the ear, yet with a lingering, clingy sweetness that felt both soothing and tingling, as if he were playfully coaxing.

The audience in the livestream instantly grew lively.

[Good evening, wifey!!]

[Wifey looks so beautiful today (O﹃O)]

[Another day of being a sweet, soft little cake]

[Absolutely goddess-level. I can almost smell how fragrant wifey is through the screen (takes a deep sniff)]

Pei Xi glanced at the scrolling comments and seized the moment to promote the makeup brand, fulfilling the main task of this livestream. “Let’s do a PK match. I’ll probably be streaming until around ten tonight.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he was matched with another streamer.

When he saw who he was matched with, his smile froze for several seconds.

Fu Yan—a highly popular female streamer on the platform, known for specializing in PK matches.

[？？？？？]

[Oh shit, it’s Fu Yan]

[Run, Xixi!!]

Before Pei Xi could say anything, Fu Yan smiled at the camera and greeted him first: “Hello there, little sister on the other side~”

Pei Xi curved his lips into a smile, suppressing the unease in his heart as he slowly replied, “Hello, Sister Fu Yan.”

Hearing his voice, Fu Yan visibly paused, staring at Pei Xi’s face with surprise. She scrutinized him for a long moment, the amusement in her eyes deepening. “Shall we begin, then?”

Pei Xi was still trying to think of an excuse to refuse when Fu Yan had already clicked “start.” Wearing a sweet smile, she leaned closer to the camera, her expression meaningful. “Your voice is really pleasant, little brother. Do your best, okay? There are penalties if you lose~”

Hearing the word “penalties,” Pei Xi could only force a faint smile.

Although he hadn’t been in the industry long, he had heard of Fu Yan’s notorious reputation. For the sake of entertainment, she would make losing streamers remove their makeup on the spot, dress up in ugly costumes, do frog jumps, and even go further—like filming offline videos or pranking passersby.

Running into Fu Yan today was just his bad luck.

Not only was Fu Yan a major influencer with over six million followers, but a large portion of her fanbase consisted of fiercely loyal supporters. Their combativeness was formidable; even an ordinary PK match could rack up millions of points.

On his side, he had just started streaming, with only a little over two thousand viewers online. Most importantly, he currently had no “big brothers” or “big sisters” who could help him win a PK.

[Save Xixi, QAQ]

[It’s over, it’s over. How can we possibly win this?]

[9.9-cent fans versus a Carnival gift? Don’t joke around… How many of us are even here? One Carnival gift from their side would outweigh all our points combined!!]

Pei Xi sighed inwardly, offering the camera a sweet smile. “I’ll perform a dance I just learned last night for everyone. Thank you, darlings, for supporting Xixi.”

As the music started, Pei Xi took a few steps back, ensuring his entire figure was visible in the frame.

This song was a choreography he had recently learned from his dance teacher. He hadn’t expected it to come in handy so soon.

He was wearing a short, white, midriff-baring top today, with delicate, colorful embroidery on the chest. The top was so short it barely covered his chest, leaving his entire waist and abdomen exposed. His skin was already fair, but under the studio lights, it seemed to glow with a dazzling whiteness.

As he danced, the tassels at his waist swayed along with his movements.

【？？？？？】

【Huff, huff—my nose feels warm (O﹃O)】

【Is this a new dance you learned, baby? Oh my god!】

【All legs below the waist—this outfit is a perfect match for this dance!】

【Wifey!!】

Pei Xi focused intently on completing his dance moves. His expression control was impeccable—every frame could be captured as a screensaver.

His vote count began to move, climbing steadily upward.

“Thank you, Brother, for the Douyin No. 1!” Fu Yan was also rallying for votes. She didn’t take Pei Xi seriously at all and was still joking with her livestream fans about what punishment to give Pei Xi later.

She habitually glanced at the comments, hoping to hear her fans’ suggestions, only to find the chat flooded with discussions about Pei Xi’s dance performance.

Fu Yan’s smile froze for a moment. She stared at Pei Xi, still dancing on the screen, and her expression shifted.

Over the past two years, she had connected with countless female streamers—cute ones, beautiful ones, sexy ones—what hadn’t she seen? She had even connected with male bloggers who dressed as women, but this was the first time she had encountered someone like Pei Xi, who wore women’s clothing and danced without the slightest hint of awkwardness.

He looked so innocent and pure, yet his dancing gave off a seductive, alluring vibe. Suddenly, she understood why Pei Xi’s vote count was rising so quickly.

The livestream, which originally had only around two thousand viewers, suddenly surged to over five thousand and was still climbing rapidly. Many of her own fans had even migrated to Pei Xi’s livestream.

【Men really do understand men best (nosebleed.jpg)】

【Suddenly, I feel like men aren’t so bad after all】

【Does gender really matter? Isn’t that just my little wifey who won’t get pregnant?!】

The comments had taken a turn, and Fu Yan’s expression darkened. The number of viewers in her livestream continued to drop. If this kept up, she would essentially be giving Pei Xi free promotion.

Seeing that even her top supporters were growing restless along with the fans in her livestream, Fu Yan quickly put on a pitiful tone and said, “Why are you all leaving?”

【I will never be swayed by beauty! I’m still here!】

【The opponent’s vote count is catching up fast. Hurry and rally for votes, or we’ll be overtaken!!】

Fu Yan watched as the score gap narrowed, with only one minute left. She narrowed her eyes and smiled. “Babies, if you have votes, throw them in, okay? Don’t you want to see what Xixi looks like after removing his makeup? Don’t you want to see his real face?”

As soon as she finished speaking, the vote count skyrocketed. Fu Yan raised an eyebrow in satisfaction. “After winning this PK, how about we make Xixi change into men’s clothing?”

【Hahaha, like a demon-revealing mirror, right?】

【The opponent’s makeup skills are insane—I couldn’t tell he was a guy at all. If he hadn’t spoken, I would’ve thought he was a girl】

【Brothers and sisters, step it up! We want to see him in men’s clothing!】

Fu Yan’s vote count began to surge wildly again, widening the gap between her and Pei Xi.

“Thank you, Brother Fei, for the Carnival! Thank you, Xin Bao, for the ten sets of True Love Eternal!”

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Fu Yan’s lips. She knew all too well that fans loved this kind of gender-bending contrast—the curiosity about what the boy really looked like beneath the disguise.

Pei Xi had no idea what was happening. After finishing his dance, he returned to the camera and sat down, breathing lightly. Staring at the livestream with over five thousand viewers, he was momentarily stunned before snapping back to reality and thanking his supporters. “Thank you, everyone, for the gifts.”

It was the first time in over two months of streaming that things had gotten this lively.

But the joy didn’t last long. As he watched the barrage of comments from fans, Pei Xi’s mind went blank.

【The other side said they’d punish you by making you remove your makeup on the spot, turn off the beauty filters, and even wear men’s clothes!!】

【Isn’t this going too far? Feels a bit insulting, doesn’t it?】

【We can’t lose, we can’t lose, we can’t lose!】

Pei Xi silently watched the scrolling comments, feeling as if a heavy stone had settled in his chest.

He had never intended to appear on camera in men’s clothing. He had deliberately applied heavy makeup, donned an exquisite wig, and worn a beautiful dress—all to hide his original appearance completely, ensuring no one would recognize him.

It wasn’t that he was unattractive or anything like that; he simply didn’t want to be recognized by classmates or friends in real life.

School was starting in just a few days, and he’d be moving into the dormitory. It would be awkward if his roommates recognized him.

Though he wasn’t a big-time internet celebrity and it was unlikely anyone around him had stumbled upon his streams, he still preferred to be cautious.

He never expected that just as his career was taking off, he’d be dealt such a heavy blow.

If he lost this PK and had to accept the punishment, his male appearance would be screenshotted and shared online. It would be nearly impossible to keep his identity hidden and continue his streaming career.

“It’s fine if we lose,” Pei Xi said, watching the point gap widen as his fans tirelessly sent small gifts. He smiled apologetically. “I’m just sorry you all worked so hard to vote for me.”

Only thirty seconds remained.

【Wuwuwu, sending some oysters for Xixi】

【I’m a little curious about what Xixi really looks like too, but he said if he ever switches back to men’s clothes, he’ll stop streaming!!】

【I never thought I’d lose my favorite streamer tonight QAQ】

Pei Xi watched as the comments flooded with tears, unsure of what to say to comfort them. In those brief few seconds, he had already decided: after fulfilling the punishment conditions, he would end his streaming career.

“Don’t be sad, everyone. Even though I—”

Before he could finish, a golden light exploded across the screen.

Pei Xi froze.

The fans in the livestream froze.

Even Fu Yan on the other side froze.

【User10557880 sent Carnival ×1】

【User10557880 sent Carnival ×15】

【User10557880 sent Carnival ×35】

The dazzling gift effects took up half the screen, and Pei Xi’s score had now surpassed Fu Yan’s.

【？？？？？】

【Holy crap?!】

【How much did they just spend?!】

Under Pei Xi’s stunned gaze, the words 【PK Ended】 flashed at the top of the screen, but the gift effects continued. He had won the PK.

With trembling hands, Pei Xi opened his leaderboard and stared at the unfamiliar ID, holding his breath.

“Thank you… User10557880… for the massive Carnivals.”

His breathing was unsteady, his voice filled with uncertainty.

Thirty-five Carnival gifts, totaling 1.05 million points, helped him win this PK without even giving Fu Yan a chance to react.

This was the first time he had received a Carnival gift since starting his livestream over two months ago. What’s more, the person who sent it wasn’t even a fan—they weren’t following him, didn’t have a fan badge, and were simply a passerby.

Perhaps they had stumbled upon his livestream, couldn’t bear to see him lose the PK and face the punishment, and generously helped him win the match.

Pei Xi quickly followed the user and kept thanking them: “Thank you, User Brother, for the gifts. Thank you for helping me win this PK. I’m really, really grateful.”

【User Bro, you’re my god!!】

【We won!!】

【Oh my god, what just happened?!】

【So, we got a whale?!】

Pei Xi was too overwhelmed to even deal with Fu Yan anymore. This was the first time he had ever received such a large donation—more than he had earned in the two months since he started streaming.

He had never experienced such a grand scene before. Even after the gift effects had faded, his hands were still trembling.

In an instant, countless passersby flooded into the livestream, pushing the viewer count straight up to 20,000.

Fans were still spamming the chat, tagging 【User10557880】to express their gratitude.

Pei Xi was also nervously waiting for the whale to say something, afraid of missing their message and accidentally neglecting them.

But 【User10557880】said nothing and quietly left the livestream.

Not only was Pei Xi taken aback, but even the fans in the livestream were stunned.

【？？？？？】

【So this big bro just passed by and casually dropped some gifts?】

【I don’t get it】

Meanwhile, in Fu Yan’s livestream.

【Damn, we got sniped?】

【How did a whale suddenly show up? And it seems like they were just a passerby?】

Fu Yan fell silent for a long time. Just moments ago, she had been boasting to her fans about what kind of punishment she would make Pei Xi do after he lost whether it would be making him remove his makeup and change back into men’s clothes on stream or doing some physical challenge for entertainment.

She never expected a whale to suddenly appear and end the match. Humiliated, she could only pretend to be gracious: “It’s fine, it’s fine! It’s just a PK after all! Thank you all for your support!”

Pei Xi didn’t dwell on it too much. After exchanging a few words, he ended the call. His mind was in chaos, still overwhelmed by the shock of the full-screen Carnival effects. He had completely forgotten about the punishment.

The chat was still spamming wildly, constantly questioning the true identity of 【User10557880】.

After ending the stream, Pei Xi leaned back in his chair, exhausted. He stared blankly at the gift donations in his wallet for a long time.

Thirty-five Carnivals.

The most expensive gift he had ever received since starting his streaming career was a “Douyin No. 1,” sent by a sister. But that sister had been very busy with work and hadn’t visited his livestream in a long time.

Usually, he could earn enough from daily streams to cover his living expenses, but even combined, it was nowhere near as much as thirty-five Carnivals.

That’s why he was so shocked and bewildered when he received this donation. He sat there dumbfounded in front of the screen, unable to even articulate his gratitude properly.

Pei Xi opened his following list and clicked on the profile of 【User 10557880】. The avatar was still the default one from when the Douyin account was created, and the ID was also a string of default numbers. The profile was clean, with no posts at all.

Zero likes, zero mutual follows, zero following—but his follower count had already surpassed five thousand in just an hour.

Perhaps he really was just as Pei Xi had thought: someone who had stumbled upon his livestream by chance, didn’t want to see him lose, left a small token of support, and then moved on.

Pei Xi opened the chat window with 【User 10557880】. After hesitating for a long time, he still chose to express his sincerity by recording a video. Regardless of the reason this “gege” had sent him gifts, he should follow the usual “meal delivery” process to thank him for his strong support during the PK match.

He touched up his makeup and smiled sweetly at the camera: “Thank you, gege, for sending thirty-five Carnivals and helping Xixi win this PK match. This is the first time since I started streaming that I’ve received such an expensive gift. Is there any ‘meal’ you’d like?”

For such a simple video, Pei Xi recorded it several times.

After sending the video, he also sent a voice message briefly explaining the rules of his “meal delivery.” Since 【User 10557880】 had tipped enough, he could customize the content of the video for Pei Xi to record. In addition, he would also receive Pei Xi’s signboard photos and daily snapshots.

After sending the private message, Pei Xi waited for his reply while privately thanking other “gege” and “jiejie” who had supported him with votes.

Even after he finished his tasks, there was still no reply from 【User 10557880】. The private message remained unread.

As if expecting this, Pei Xi took a deep breath and turned off his phone.