How Many Girlfriends Did the Chief Actually Have?

Top trending topic.

It's trending again.

One wave subsides, another rises.

The buzz surrounding Kang De's legendary story had barely died down when another big news story followed.

In just a few hours, news about the investiture and coronation has swept the nation, with major media platforms and portals reporting on it. It's all state-manipulated, state-hyped, and state-buying trending topics. Aren't you scared yet?

Yes, such organized, large-scale reporting, even the manipulation of public opinion and the maintenance of popularity, all of this is controlled by an unseen hand. The government isn't idle; it's not going to help Kang Moumou boost his ranking for no reason. Behind this lavish popularity, there are naturally their considerations.

This is both a publicity stunt and a public announcement.

Tell the American Empire and France to watch out.

Twenty-four hours after the joint airstrikes on the western airports, Kang De made his first public appearance, not only unharmed but also with a global reputation. If he were to give an interview and tell the truth about what he had experienced in the past few days, then putting aside the American Empire, the France government would be in deep trouble.

After all, the hype surrounding this is immense, and the public is prone to blind faith. They tend to believe things they hear, regardless of whether they are true or false. The danger of rumors lies in the preconceived notions they form. Most people lack the ability to distinguish right from wrong, making debunking rumors extremely costly and yielding limited results.

Besides, this is a true story.

Although companies Facebook Twitter are conscientious United States businesses, loyally maintaining a democratic online environment of free speech for their masters, the issue has already gained traction. Kang De's legendary experience has not only ignited the Chinese internet but has also swept the globe at an extremely rapid pace.

Heroism, protecting family, dramatic tales—all of humanity loves this kind of story.

Moreover, this time it was a young son who saved his father, a triumphant event that would excite teenagers and even children worldwide.

Under these circumstances, it would be extremely difficult for the United States government to delete, control, or smear the posts. Westerners have a natural distrust of governments, and since France is the one who lost face in this matter, while the United States is implicated, Western allies may not give them face and might even secretly fan the flames.

Furthermore, they can't reach into the Chinese internet. Although Weibo's backdoor is well-known, this matter is strongly promoted by the authorities, so there won't be any major upheavals. Even if there is a global news blockade, the Chinese internet can still release these explosive news stories about genocide and illegal airstrikes one by one. At that time, righteous foreign netizens will naturally bypass the Great Firewall to repost the truth.

Therefore, the situation is very passive – for the France government.

Admitting defeat is almost inevitable. Paying reparations, showing sincerity, apologizing, and making amends—the essence of politics lies in compromise. Face is worthless to politicians because this time they not only had their sore spot gripped by China, but also faced the hostility and retaliation of an unknown superpowered entity. What else can they do but admit defeat?

The domestic hype surrounding this issue is a tactic of gradually pressuring the France, telling them it's time to grovel.

But...

--I understand the logic, can you be a little more serious?!

National affairs, international power struggles, and hidden truths are of no interest to the public; they are simply watching the drama unfold and celebrating every trending topic that interests them.

These past few days have been the peak of Kang De's popularity, with people reveling in and curious about his legendary experiences in Africa, thoroughly enjoying the gossip. However, there's a slight drawback: the protagonist of this legendary story has yet to appear. People crave firsthand video footage, preferably interviews, to see what kind of person this legendary hero really is and what he would say.

Just then, the investiture ceremony was suddenly held.

Nothing attracts China people's attention more than foreigners fawning over and praising something.

An ordinary China college student, in order to save his father, went to Africa and fought his way through the region. He not only saved his father, but also the king and the Africa people who were living in dire straits.

This earned him the heartfelt love of foreign people, and he was appointed chieftain by the king. Moreover, it went viral on the global internet, with people from all over the world showering him with praise. This kind of news, this dramatic and legendary story, can satisfy every Chinese person's vanity, national pride, and gossip-loving desire.

Moreover, it's a humorous title that generates a lot of buzz, especially given the "unlucky" status of the player.

Young people, in particular, got really excited.

After all, nothing is more interesting than good-natured teasing or taking advantage of the chaos to persecute someone.

--Kang De, his face dark, scrolled through Weibo, reading each post one by one.

"Hahahaha! Officially certified!"

"This title basically means you can say goodbye to gacha pulls."

--This is a cute mobile game.

"The juice from the melon falls into the dust, tears fall as I gaze at Wang Feng for another year."

--This is a bunch of artsy scum who are taking advantage of the situation to persecute innocent singers.

Various detailed and clear pictures were attached, highlighting a long-planned scheme. The king's Weibo was placed at the top, accompanied by two pictures: one of him at the investiture ceremony and the other of him taking a selfie with Kang De during the parade.

The number of comments has already exceeded 10,000.

What everyone is most interested in is the expression on Kang De's face when he took a selfie with the king.

"Hahahaha, his face is beaming with joy."

He definitely knows what "unlucky" means.

This was definitely premeditated, because major portal websites and even official news platforms began to publish reports. Some reported on the investiture from a detailed and objective perspective, while others popularized the value and significance of being conferred the title of chieftain, and pointed out Kang De's achievements and contributions, while subtly taking a few jabs at "imperialist forces".

Of course, the official propaganda tone and focus will never align with the general public's.

The people like to find their own amusement.

The comments went off-topic after the group photo following the investiture ceremony.

First, they praised Kang De, after all, he single-handedly rescued his father from afar, what a heroic man! He was handsome, skilled in combat, and far superior to any young heartthrob. "Look at this photo, you have to admit that charisma is a real thing. Look at that aura, those eyes, I don't believe you're an ordinary person."

Some were more direct. "Love it! Need a chief's wife? The kind with a man."

Amidst the frenzied dancing that instantly turned gay, one young man's reply included a dog emoji.

"Photographers from small countries are just no good. What kind of photos are these? They're rubbish. They're all crammed together, which doesn't highlight Kang Daxia in the center. There's no focus at all. If I were the photographer, I would have moved a sofa over so Kang Daxia could sit upright, with all the black guys standing behind him."

This reply became the most popular comment, receiving far more replies than any other.

"Oh no, oh no, I know instantly, does that mean I'll never get married?"

"Another one trying to scam an Italy meal."

Xiuer is already very tired.

Someone even photoshopped a picture of it, and it was quite accurate.

Well, expecting netizens to do anything serious is pointless; you might as well just go to sleep.

However, there is still discussion, and the investiture of the chief remains the center of the celebrations.

A popular online comedian chimed in, starting with a husky emoji. "Can someone please explain to this elementary school student, how many girlfriends could Kang De have if he was made a chieftain? Did he have two ID cards?"

The comments section was filled with a riot of similar sentiments.

"What do you mean by 'international chieftain'? (Leans back tactically)"

"In the second half of this year, the Sino-US co-production 'Wolf Warrior 3'..."

Some people also pay attention to the title "Kang De".

"Where did the title 'Warlord' come from? It's like something out of a game."

Someone knowledgeable explained to her, " In Africa, appointing foreigners as chiefs is a way of recognizing their contributions. Basically, the chief's title is related to your achievements. For example, that fellow from Henan earlier had a title that translates to 'Engineering Leader,' because he was in charge of building the Grand Railway and promoted the replacement of Europe standards with China ones. This title represents his achievements and responsibilities; you can think of it as equivalent to the Minister of Ministry of Works."

"By the way, there was also a China chief who was responsible for promoting the construction of power plants and the supply of electricity in the area. Because he brought electricity and light to the local people, he was awarded the title 'Bai'amri,' which translates to 'Messenger of Light' in Chinese..."

At this point in the informative explanation, someone immediately objected. "Upstairs, are you the Lightbringer?"

"Hey, they mean the same thing. It's like Warlord, which is actually Warchief, but doesn't 'Warlord' sound better? It shows the king understands things quite well."

The science-savvy guy got excited. "Let me tell you, translation is very important. There's a Chinese chieftain whose title is 'Nkunuzu,' which translates to 'Chieftain with advanced technology.' This is clearly a translation problem; he's not well-read. You should call him 'Chieftain of Technological Mastery,' which is much more accurate, expressive, and elegant."

"Vulgar language!"

Kang De thought about his title among the Greenskins, smiled, and refreshed Weibo. Sure enough, that guy had spoken again. "On another note, although Comora is a small country, judging from the level of investiture, it's quite high. He's a chieftain second only to the king, and it's a war title. It really makes one think a lot. Comora was beaten by Gambia, so they'll definitely retaliate. Appointing Kang De as chieftain probably means he'll be the vanguard."

He shook his head slightly upon seeing this.

Well... it doesn't matter.

It's okay to use it as a gun, it's no big deal.

After all, the only reason Kang De can stand here now, honored by the King of Comora, cared for by his homeland, and hated by France and the United States, is that he possesses a mysterious power that transcends the mortal realm. With this power, he rescued his father, annihilated Bob, intimidated France, and gained national attention. At this stage, many things he wants to obtain from Earth depend on this power.

To steal or to borrow.

Either you exchange power for it.

Going to attack Gambia is nothing to him. As long as the king can offer a price that is attractive enough, he wouldn't mind dealing with that brain-dead country. After all, his father was captured because of them.

And...

He licked his lips.

The map-opening mechanism in the White Mist World is "mastery," and the example of the western airport in Comora clearly shows that not only can you buy it with money, but you can also steal it.

An entire country.

Oh, right, the king also said he'd give me fifty hectares of land, seven or eight hundred acres already. I never imagined that my Kang Family, with its impeccable revolutionary lineage and loyal proletarian status for generations, would become landlords in my place...

Before he could ask about the land, the king, who was quite generous, said it was all fertile land, full of spices, cocoa, and coffee beans. But Kang De didn't need that. He asked the king if he could exchange it for something else. He needed to look at the map and see if he could get some other military base for free.

As he thought this, he casually swiped his phone screen.

I refreshed that Weibo.

That comment about Kang De being appointed a Warlord vanguard in the counterattack against Gambia.

It's been deleted.

What can I say?

He looked around again, and it was truly a comprehensive spectacle. The fervor surrounding his previous rescue of his father hadn't even died down when a new topic emerged. He was on the trending topics list every few minutes, as if he had become a nationally famous figure overnight. The government was personally involved in the operation, so how could you not be scared?

Those actors who buy trending topics and pollute the internet every day must be so jealous after seeing this.

Xiaoman sent another mocking message on WeChat: "Honorable Chief, may I touch your scepter?"

Kang De's anger flared. "No! But you can polish my spear!"

There's been no movement Xiaoman.

Then Mom came too.

"My son, let me make this clear first, I don't want this kind of imperial decree."

Kang De rolled his eyes, completely ignoring her.

He heard a burst of snickers, turned his head with a sinister look, and saw his father and the king hiding to the side, laughing hysterically, each holding a mobile phone, looking like idiots, while the ambassador was also smiling.

Many messages popped up on WeChat as well. Kang De replied to Kirov's message, and the Russian was clearly even more enthusiastic—how could he not be? Thanks to Kang De, he was about to fulfill the long-cherished wish of all arms dealers.

That is, they were recruited by the world's five largest arms dealers.

This approach still needs to be used, especially now that Goth is taking root and needs to cultivate and build its own forces. The best way to quickly arm and enhance combat effectiveness is, of course, to use powerful weapons from Earth.

Soviet-made weapons are bulky, sturdy, durable, and powerful; it would be perfect to get some back for the Communists.

What are you laughing at?

Kang De chatted with the Russian for a bit, revealing his desire for "bigger, thicker, and stronger firepower," and then strode over to the King, first glaring at his own father.

I've already remembered this grudge; just you wait.

The king laughed and sold out the Jingzhu: "Someone on Weibo asked me, Kang De, if you can marry many wives, I asked the Jingzhu how to reply, Jingzhu said, even if the law allows you to marry ninety-nine wives, you still won't be able to get a single girlfriend."

After saying that, he burst out laughing again. Kang De's expression changed, and he immediately picked up his phone, opened the King's Weibo user interface, and sure enough, there was a Weibo that had just been posted a few minutes earlier.

"To all my China friends who have questions: You asked me how many wives Kang De could have as a chief. My Chinese isn't very good, so I asked Kang De's father. His father said that this question is completely meaningless, because even if the laws of Comora allowed Kang De to have ninety-nine wives, he still wouldn't be able to woo a single girl."

... Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck!

In just a few minutes, the number of reposts and comments had exceeded one hundred. With each refresh, a large number of persecutors joined the fray, new hot topics emerged, and people were laughing in the comments section.

An ordinary college student, in a fit of rage for his family, sweeps across Africa, is crowned a chief, only to be betrayed by his own father, revealing his true identity as a single, straight-laced man. The public loves this contrast; the hero's little flaws only make him seem more relatable.

Suddenly, the comment section was flooded with both "mommy fans" and "male mom fans."

"This statement confirms that they are definitely biological children."

"He betrayed my handsome son."

"Sword! Orchid! Reverse!"

"Poor child, Mom will introduce you to a girlfriend."

"..."

Calm down, calm down.

Kang De looked at the king and said seriously, "Your Majesty, I have a question. As the chieftain, am I authorized to bestow titles upon the lesser chieftains and even the smallest chieftains?"

The king paused for a moment, then said, "Theoretically, it's possible, but..."

Kang Jinzhu retorted angrily, "You unfilial son! What do you think you're doing?!"

What do you think?

Older people.

Experienced.

He has led the construction of multiple large-scale projects and possesses advanced civil engineering technology.

Old-timer chieftain.

Kang De smiled sinisterly. No one knows a son better than his father. Kang Jinzhu had no idea that this wretched child had already come up with a brilliant plan to retaliate. He immediately panicked a little, after all, he was too weak to fight back and had nothing to complain to.

"Let's get down to business, let's get down to business!"

He immediately pulled the ambassador aside to shield him from the criticism. "National affairs come first. You're going to accomplish great things in Comora. The country is cooperating with you, building momentum for you, helping you negotiate, contacting the King, and granting you the honor of a sheikh. You should be grateful for the country's care! Stop wasting your time online! Don't you understand?"

The ambassador, meeting Kang De's intense gaze, chuckled dryly. "It's like this, Mr. Kant. Based on my experience, after today's offensive, the France will definitely surrender, and then the United States will follow. Our country's professionals will try their best to negotiate with them and secure greater benefits for you. But after the agreement is reached, you'll have to cooperate with us by giving an interview or a press conference to explain what happened. Of course, how to explain it—we need to discuss it further, to come up with a version acceptable to all parties..."

The parties involved are, of course, China, France, the United States, Comora, and the Kang Family.

Kang De nodded and said, "That's how it should be."

"The most important thing right now is still this matter. Before we do anything, we need a tone, a theme. Once we've set the tone, we can get things done. Whether it's punishing the France, dealing with Gambia, avenging the King and the Comora People, or your own development... only then will we know how to proceed."

The ambassador slowly relayed the above meaning.

Kang De continued to nod.

The government certainly has more experience in this kind of thing than him. Under the premise of no conflict of interest, cooperating with the government, especially when the government attaches great importance to it, is undoubtedly a very good thing.

They'll do everything for you, and consider everything for you.

He asked, "So what can I do now?"

"Have."

The ambassador smiled and said, "Think of a name for your new company."

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PS1: Update, update! Ah, when will we hear any news about Sony's PS5...?