Music Ghost Father

"Damn, why are we bringing this up again...?"

Milo sighed, "Ding Han, didn't we already say that I only focus on music and life? I really have no interest in the fighting and killing in games."

"What if there's a purge in Star Abyss in the future, targeting level 1 players like you?"

"What?"

Milo was shocked. "Really? Where did you get this news? Is it true?"

"Inaccurate."

I said calmly, "I heard a bit of a rumor from a member of a player organization. I don't know if it's true or not, but that's a possibility, so we can't let our guard down as long as there's a possibility."

"Holy crap..."

Milo was caught in a painful dilemma. "What am I going to do... My first album is a huge hit, and I'll definitely be busy with all sorts of events. Besides, I also need to find time to create music. Not only will I not have time to level up, but even if I did, you're in Huaining City, and my company is in BH City. It's not easy for you to help me level up. What should I do?"

"Don't rush."

I smiled and said, "I have a brother in BH City who's probably pretty capable. I'll go ask him if he's awake yet."

"Okay, I'll wait for you!"

So I sent a message to my Left Hand: "Left Hand, are you awake yet?"

"Woke up!"

With his Left Hand mimicking the tone from "Water Margin," he called out emphatically, "Brother!!! What's wrong?"

"Um."

I nodded. "There's something I'd like to ask you."

"Go ahead and tell me, I'm always free anyway."

"I have a friend in BH City who's a musician. He turned off the game system right after entering <Star Abyss>, so he's still a level 1 newbie. But I recently heard that the <Star Abyss> system might be purging low-level players, so I was wondering if you could help him level up when you have time."

"No problem!"

Left Hand laughed, "Brother's brother is my brother too. Leveling up is a piece of cake!"

"Okay, I'll create a small group chat for three people."

OK~~~

The next second, I created a group chat and added Left Hand and Milo.

"Holy crap?!"

Without me needing to introduce him, Left Hand exclaimed in shock, "Bro! Your brother... could he be that Milo who recently had a wildly popular album, borrowing from Pu Shu and then Jay Chou?"

"Holy crap..."

Milo was also surprised. "Ding Han, your brother is the top five Left Hand big shot in BH City?"

It seems that although the two do not know each other, they are both well-known and have long been aware of each other's existence.

"Um."

I nodded. "Milo, Left Hand is my good brother who went through thick and thin with me when I first entered the game. Left Hand and Milo are good brothers I met in Creek City. You two should get to know each other."

The two exchanged pleasantries at length.

"What are your thoughts on leveling up, Left Hand?" I asked.

"That's easy."

Left Hand said, "Low-level players level up fastest by farming low-level dungeons. There's no need to leave the city. We can get this done right here in BH City. I'll go to the Player Black Market in a bit and buy a batch of one-star and two-star Instance Crystal. Then, Milo can learn some Basic Shooting first, and I'll try to get you a Tier 1 purple gun, or at the very least a Tier 1 blue gun. When Milo is killing monsters, I'll just watch from the sidelines. It'll be super fast."

He added, "By the way, I have a Resurrection Sacred Canon on me. I'll put it with you while we're farming, just in case anything goes wrong."

"Hmm, that's a good idea!"

I praised him, "You've got a good idea, kid. But this must have taken a lot of energy, right?"

"It's nothing, just a small amount!"

Milo hurriedly said, "No, that won't do. I'll cover all the expenses. After all, my income is quite high right now, and my music royalties will be even higher in the future. There's no need for you, Left Hand, to pay for it."

"Alright."

Left Hand laughed, "When it comes to making money, I certainly can't compare to you, the New Music Godfather."

"The New Music Godfather?"

I was surprised.

"Yes..."

Left Hand said, "After Milo's songs became wildly popular, because their style was completely different from the previous music in <Star Abyss>, they quickly swept the country and earned him many titles, such as Music Prodigy and New Music Godfather. When we player brothers discuss it in private, we habitually call him 'Music Ghost Father'..."

"Holy crap..."

I was stunned. "This title 'Music Ghost Father' is amazing! I'm going to change Milo's WeChat nickname to 'Music Ghost Father' right away!"

Left Hand laughed loudly, "Alright, alright, Milo, let's add each other as game friends and WeChat friends too. I'll change your nickname to 'Music Ghost Father,' just like my older brother did!"

"Damn it..."

Milo was utterly speechless. "You two, have some decency!"

Hahaha~~~

For a moment, only my Left Hand and I were left with our insane laughter in the chat group.

Afterwards, the three chatted for a while longer. Left Hand had to get up to go to the Player Black Market to make preparations, while Milo said that he would be free in the next couple of days and could go to the dungeon with Left Hand anytime.

I glanced at the time and realized it was about time, so I got up, washed up, went downstairs to buy breakfast, and everything was as usual. I ate breakfast with Lin Qingying and then hitched a ride with her to work.

Luo Mei, Repair Department Office.

"Drop!"

While I was discussing with Fatty the similarities and differences between Tengshan City, the hometown in the novel "Star Abyss," and my real-life hometown, Shenzhen City, I suddenly received a WeChat from Liu Yan, whom I hadn't seen in a long time. "Ding Han, are you free tonight? I'm passing through Huaining City, I'd like to treat you to dinner!"

It was her, Liu Yan, the boss of Xinli Media and Cheng Shuang's best friend.

Who is it?

Beside him, the fat man glanced at it gossipily. "Tsk tsk, the profile picture looks pretty good. Ding Han, what kind of luck do you have with women? Everywhere you go, beautiful women ask you out to dinner?"

"Don't talk nonsense..."

I said helplessly, "This person isn't even a regular friend; we've only met twice."

I don't believe it.

The fat man grinned and said, "Unless you take me with you to dinner, I also want to see what this woman with the stunning WeChat picture actually looks like."

"You..."

I turned around and said warily, "Fatty, don't get any funny ideas or do anything to betray Shen Yue. She's been so good to you."

"What are you thinking? I'm just asking you for a meal. Shen Yue is going home today to celebrate my future mother-in-law's birthday. If you don't take me, wouldn't it be even more miserable for me to go home alone and eat instant noodles?"

"Haha, alright then!"

I nodded and replied to Liu Yan, "Sure, but I had plans to have dinner with my buddy. If I change my plans... could I bring him along? Just an extra pair of chopsticks, just me, my best buddy, is that okay?"

"Sure!"

Liu Yan sent a smiley face emoji. "I'll send you the restaurant address in a bit..."

"Okay!"

Shortly after, Liu Yan sent a message to a place called "East Lake Newcomer Hotel".

After get off work, I took a taxi directly there with Fatty.

Twenty minutes later, when the two stood in front of an extremely luxurious hotel, they were both stunned. This East Lake Newcomer Hotel was actually a Five-star Hotel, and it was right by the lake, a truly exceptional location.

"Holy crap..."

The fat man frowned and said, "Who is this Liu Yan of yours? She's so high and mighty. Inviting someone to dinner is one thing, but to go to Five-star Hotel? She must be incredibly rich!"

"She owns a media company in Jiangning City."

"..."

The fat man was speechless, then gave me a meaningful look. "Ding Han, it would be great if you could share your passive skill of 'automatically triggering all the women you meet to be rich' with your brothers..."

"..."

For a moment, I was Wu Yan.

Fatty seems to be right. After entering the Star Abyss World, the women I had deep ties with were indeed all quite wealthy, from Lu Xiaobei to Lin Qingying, and then to Cheng Shuang, each of them came from a distinguished family.

Of course, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't want to work hard...

I will rely on my own hands, step by step, to reach the pinnacle of Star Abyss, and I will definitely live a life worthy of being a human being in this world!

Upon entering the hotel, we went to the private room that Liu Yan had sent us.

"Hey, long time no see, Ding Han!"

Liu Yan was the only one in the private room. She stood up and asked with a smile, "Is this your friend?"

"Hello!"

The fat man nodded. "My name is Yang Wei, but because of my size, everyone usually calls me Fatty."

"Ding Han... Yang Wei..."

Liu Yan made an "emmm" sound and showed a thoughtful expression.

"What would you like to eat? Order whatever you like."

After she sat down, she turned the menu around.

"Fatty, you order."

"Good."

While the fat man was ordering, Liu Yan pulled her chair closer and said with a smile, "Ding Han, have you listened to Milo's latest album? It's really amazing, especially the title track 'The Ordinary Road.' The other songs are also quite good. I checked the data, and his songs currently have the highest request rate in the country. I never expected... he could become famous overnight..."

"Milo is exceptionally talented; it's normal for him to become famous overnight."

I laughed and said, "I knew this kid was destined for greatness!"

"Yes..."

Liu Yan looked regretful. "It's a pity that even though I offered a high price, I couldn't sign Milo to our Xinli Media. Otherwise... Xinli would have soared to new heights along with Milo. What a shame!"

"Milo is a very pure person; his heart is only for music and creation, which is why he signed with Nine Heavens Music Network. This can't be forced."

I comforted her, saying, "It's okay. Every cloud has a silver lining. Maybe there will be other opportunities for cooperation in the future. After all, you two can still keep in touch, right?"

"Uh-huh!"

Liu Yan smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your kind words. If we can really collaborate with Milo, who is known as the New Music Godfather, it will be fantastic news for Xinli Media."

Soon after, the dishes began to be served.

As expected of a five-star hotel, the dishes were exquisitely presented, giving off a high-class feel, but also making you feel like you wouldn't get full.

"Shall we begin?"

I asked, "Is there anyone else here?"

"There's one more, they're already downstairs." Liu Yan gave him an apologetic look. "Don't be offended that I'm only telling you now~~~"

"Ah?"

Just then, the waiter pushed open the door from the outside, and the next moment, a familiar figure appeared before them. Dressed in a work uniform, exuding a capable air, and carrying a gray women's handbag, she smiled and said, "Sorry I'm late!"

"You..."

To my surprise, it was none other than Cheng Shuang, whom I hadn't seen in a long time!