This Is to Make Us Notice You

The next morning.

Li Yao woke up from his meditation. The autumn sun shone brightly outside the window, and a cool breeze was blowing. It was another beautiful day! After his usual washing up, Li Yao thought for a moment and decided not to look at the post he had made yesterday.

The thought of those crazy, superhuman contestants gave him a headache. Sometimes he even wondered if there were any superhumans with the ability to crawl through the internet cable and kill the opposing contestant... like Shishigami Hiro in Inuyashiki, who could kill people through a screen.

To be honest, Li Yao felt a little smug when he saw that scene.

The internet is truly amazing to humankind.

From the moment it was created, the entire world order changed. It became a crucial strategic battleground, and information warfare became incredibly swift and vital, since human cognition derives from various forms of external information. And just how powerful can this manipulation be?

Even the so-called US presidential election vote,

Everything can be manipulated!

The fictional hierarchies created by the internet and the difficulty in tracing the true identities of individuals amplify the darker side of human nature. In the era of rapid Internet development, countless tragedies have been caused by it.

Correspondingly,

Its existence has greatly facilitated people's lives.

Anyway, Li Yao can't live without Papa Ma Yun now...

As for WeChat

It's just a chat tool, don't overthink it.

After washing up and, as usual, fiddling with his staff, Li Yao put it away in his Space Ring, then took his thermos and went downstairs.

The black cat monster was also exhausted after a busy night. Li Yao's "going in and out" had made him tremble all over, so much so that his fur was a little bristly. When Li Yao came down the stairs and saw the black cat's bristly appearance, he said, "Your fur is a little messy. How about I buy you a grooming comb?"

Damn it, get out of here!

The monster glanced at Li Yao and jumped onto the Ginkgo Tree outside—don't you know Laozi I'm so angry? Li Yao also came outside, Chen Xi was practicing his sword.

Although Chen Xi had already made his stance clear, Old Man Lu's attitude towards teaching Chen Xi swordsmanship remained unchanged, and he held nothing back. He was as serious and dedicated as ever.

Chen Xi's sharp aura grew even stronger.

Sometimes, even standing next to Chen Xi, he would feel a startling sense of crisis.

He placed his thermos on the round table under the parasol between the two houses, and then began practicing the "Qi Refining Technique." After finishing, he lay down on the recliner, panting and feeling quite content.

Ah~ I'm impressed!

Honestly, the mage's physical condition is not bad.

While guiding magic to be stored in the soul, it also nourishes the body to some extent, making one far superior to ordinary people in terms of overall quality.

But those athletes who specialize in physical training have tendons as strong as steel wires.

When it really comes down to fighting, that explosive power...

That endurance,

Its hardness... is something to be envied.

Old Man Lu lay down beside him.

They had long been used to Li Yao's lack of ambition.

Now,

He discovered that Li Yao had even greater value!

Combat personnel are certainly important, but players who only know how to hack and slash are good at causing destruction, but they are not good at logistical construction.

In a well-organized and disciplined organization, a brute is merely a weapon.

Leaders and technical talent are the key to the long-term development and vitality of this organization!

Not to mention that the technology Li Yao possesses is exclusive!

What's even more interesting is that this is an independent player!

If we can win him over, the organization will surely be able to take another step forward! Just thinking about it makes Lu Xingshen excited.

He is very old. He joined the Red Army when he was very young and followed the enemy all over the country, experiencing so many hardships. Later, due to an accident, he was selected to join the Wallfacer Organization and became a "Martial Vanguard". He has been fighting all the way to this day... Many times, he has forgotten how old he is.

He also tried hard to keep up with the times.

But some things can't be achieved just by trying.

The elderly are inevitably falling behind.

He still felt that since he was a Han Chinese, what was wrong with making some contributions to the country? Daqing Oil Field, the Two Bombs, One Satellite... how many predecessors burned their blood and sweat to support the country we have today.

What's wrong with younger generations having a spirit of dedication? But why are young people so negative and pessimistic these days? What he doesn't understand is that some noble things will eventually decay.

The widespread sense of loss itself is a signal.

But Old Man Lu was still trying. Even though he was the only one left, he hoped to burn himself out one last time. If he could also bring some new blood to the organization, that would be even better.

So, Old Man Lu turned to Li Yao and said, "I saw the post you made last night."

Li Yao seemed to be thinking about something, and asked, "... Did you connect me to that nickname?"

Damn it, this conversation is ruined.

Old Man Lu forcibly suppressed the urge to draw his sword and slash Li Yao, and said through gritted teeth in a gentle tone, "Is that so? I think what you did was a bit inappropriate."

Li Yao: "I think there's no problem. What's wrong with it?"

Old Man Lu said quietly, "Do you have a certificate from the Drug Administration for selling that stuff? Do you have a business license? What about a corporate bank account? Are you planning to evade taxes? In the past, we helped you cover up your transactions, so the business administration bureau and the individual income tax bureau didn't ask you for any proof of the source of large amounts of assets. But what about in the future?"

Li Yao: "!!!"

He was shocked!

What the hell is the Drug Administration? What the hell is the business license... and what the hell is this tax evasion?! What the hell is this?

wrong,

That's not the point! You're telling me this about a gray market marketplace rooted in the dark web? There are assassination bounties and even live-streamed murders on it! Are you going to regulate that too?

Li Yao was so angry he laughed.

He said thoughtfully, "How about I go abroad and get foreign citizenship while I'm at it?"

Lu Xingshen: "???"

Young comrade, your thinking is dangerous!

At this point, shouldn't you be so terrified that you turn to the organization for help?

Old Man Lu said quietly, "The way you're saying this is to get our attention."

Hiding outside the Midnight Bar, Zhou Li covered his face with his hand and said to Qi Qi in despair, "Is Second Uncle always this tough?"

Qi Qi nodded seriously.

Zhou Li said resentfully, "This conversation is so boring!"

He glanced over and saw that Old Man Lu and Li Yao were exchanging glances, sparks flying as if their bromance was burning.

No, this can't go on.

Zhou Li immediately stood up. "Qi Qi and Shuisheng, you two, take them away from Second Uncle!"

Qi Qi: "Okay!"

The two men went out as instructed and immediately grabbed the Second Uncle. The Second Uncle refused to cooperate, glaring at Li Yao and shouting, "You two, let me go! Let me go, do you hear me! I'm angry... I'm really angry!"

Qi Qi comforted him, "Second Uncle, please calm down and let Zhou Li try to persuade him."

And that's how Second Uncle was dragged away.

Zhou Li sat down in the Second Uncle's seat and said with a smile, "Boss Li, the Second Uncle is a man who has always been upright and honest, so please don't mind him. We're all acquaintances, so helping out a little is only right. We'll cover for you in the future, as long as you don't go too far."

Li Yao felt relieved.

He suddenly asked, "Does Boss Zhou want to make money?"

"Of course I want to! I dream about it!" Zhou Li's attention was immediately drawn, and he leaned closer to ask, "Is it a lot of money?"

Boss Zhou was extremely envious when he transferred money to Li Yao before!

"I've never seen a contestant who knows how to make money like this!" Li Yao chuckled and said, "Big money! A lot, a lot of money!"

Zhou Li grinned from ear to ear. "How do I do it?"

Li Yao waved his hand. "Go back and wait, I'll let you know when the time comes."

Alright!

Zhou Li went back happily, but when he got to the entrance of the Midnight Bar, he was stunned: What the hell was I thinking of doing??

Second update, just shy of 2500 words... As someone who's been sick, please be generous with your reading! Hope you enjoy it!