Chapter 154

PS: The total number of words updated last month was 157,000. After deducting the normal update of 4,000 words per day for 31 days, I returned 33,000 words of the reward.

P. S.: Ugh, I wanted to finish writing the ad, but I'm feeling dizzy and lightheaded, my wrists hurt so much and my head hurts so much...

Volume 1: 150. Qing Bao's First Business Operation, Cherry Blossom Blessed by Gods, Cat Cat, the Suffering Master. (5K)

Chu Yuanqing's wedding-themed Weibo from last month has garnered a staggering three million likes, over one hundred thousand comments, and more than three million reposts.

The comments section was either a celebration for CP fans like "Wu Zhong Jian Qing" and "Sheng Qing Tong Yin," or a frenzy of admiring the good-looking people, calling them "wife," and countless other comments that made people feel bad.

Well, for a certain antique-loving person with a less open mind, this is nothing short of a wild and untamed "hell on earth," overflowing with terrifying horrors that would make one's pupils tremble. It's impossible to seriously explore it, let alone respond to it.

The crux of the matter is that so many people actually saw her wearing a wedding dress!

At this moment, the comment section of this Weibo was still continuously refreshing with new messages:

"Yay! That wedding dress brand's official website is about to open pre-orders, and the ads will definitely be posted on the website first. We can see a video of Qing Bao's wife wearing a wedding dress!!!"

"I'm really looking forward to it, hehehe, how many kissing scenes will Qing Bao and Little Sakura have in this ad? I hope their lips are swollen from all the kissing!!!"

"Waaaaah, no kissing? No kissing?! I'm a huge fan of Qingqing and Yayoi! I absolutely don't want to see them kissing in wedding dresses! What's the difference between this kind of ad and double Cuckoldry???"

"There is a difference. The difference is that the person who's good to you is also someone you treat like a wife. Relax, isn't that double happiness? Or rather, it's a kind of enjoyment?"

"May the minotaurs and twisted monsters all die???"

"What mercy and tolerance does the Qing God grant to allow the world to behold her flawless figure in her wedding gown? As her most devout believer, I must carefully observe every curve and posture of the Qing God, and forever etch this sacred image into my heart!"

"Qingmen, the greatest blessing???."

Chu Yuanqing's skin burned, and the more she looked, the more ashamed she became. Coupled with the intense magical feedback, her pupils were tinged with a beautiful golden hue, and an alluring and pitiful mist rose and spread, which, combined with the coral pink that spread across her neck and face, made her look extremely cute.

The girl tried hard to keep a straight face; her expression was serious. She decided to stop looking at the hateful comment section and simply scrolled to the top, only to catch a glimpse of the photo she had posted.

In the scene, she is dressed in a wedding gown under a transparent umbrella, passionately kissing a cherry blossom-themed high school girl in a wedding dress version.

Chu Yuanqing broke down on the spot, unable to resist closing her eyes and covering her face with her hands.

While others might not know, she was certain that the advertisement did indeed contain this scene, and it was far clearer and more detailed than this picture, possibly even including behind-the-scenes footage of the failed kiss—truly the ultimate social media disaster scene.

Why do so many people like watching it?

Chu Yuanqing grew anxious.

Although she had already decided to sacrifice her integrity to earn money when she accepted the wedding dress endorsement, she never imagined that so many people would pay attention to it!

Damn it, to be honest, this is clearly just an advertisement, right? She and Yayoi haven't even debuted yet, there's absolutely no reason to hype up an advertisement before it even airs!

Could it be... that she really has a lot of fans now?

Chu Yuanqing had previously posted on Weibo as soon as she opened the app, not daring to look at her private messages at all, and hadn't noticed how many followers she had gained in the past month. Now, after hesitating for a moment, she decided to take a look, muttering to herself:

"I remember the last time it was 7.65 million. I haven't done many live streams this month, so the peak viewership period has passed. It shouldn't have increased much."

The next second, data came into view.

--11.599 million.

Chu Yuanqing's eyes were filled with confusion, his fingertips trembled, and he was speechless for a moment, falling into silence.

Huh? That's already ten million?

Although Weibo followers are notoriously inflated, and you can buy them for a low price, plus the fact that registering a new account often involves being recommended a bunch of celebrities, many people simply follow them with one click and then don't bother to unfollow them.

So normally speaking, out of tens of millions of followers, it's no exaggeration to say that at least 80% are ineffective followers, all of them are fake popularity, they can't be called active followers, they have no monetization value, and they won't bring much traffic.

Before appearing on the show, Chu Yuanqing did a lot of research online, trying to understand the relevant industry. During that time, she came across a comment about the value of Weibo followers.

With a million active followers, you can walk with confidence; with two million active followers, you become a top influencer.

If you have five million active followers, that's like having the world at your fingertips.

Even if a mere ten million followers is inflated, it would only be considered a third or fourth-tier level in the Great Xia Chinese Entertainment Industry. For a newcomer who hasn't even debuted yet and hasn't been active on the public screen for very long, gaining so many followers in less than two months is nothing short of a miracle and utterly outrageous.

Chu Yuanqing was very melancholy.

Although she wanted to become popular to level up her Magical Girl status and save the world, the fact that her idol career was going so well made her feel like something was off.

No, that's not what we should be concerned about right now. What we should be worried about is that infuriating advertisement that's about to be released!

Just kidding. The ad hasn't even been released yet; we've only posted a teaser on Weibo with the brand, Yayoi, and ourselves, and it's already generating this much discussion. Who knows how much brand awareness will grow once the ad is actually rolled out across all channels?

Chu Yuanqing pursed her pink lips, momentarily losing all interest in performing her duties.

But after careful consideration, she realized that since she had been given an artificial lantern, she must have been placed on the official watch list and wouldn't be eliminated anytime soon.

This is evident from the fact that Dream Weaver Rabbit even introduced new rules today to retain [Flow State] holders, demonstrating the difficulty of being eliminated.

Therefore, she can definitely continue recording "Flash Dance" for a long time. As long as she doesn't use Weibo or surf the internet during that time, and wears a mask and sunglasses when she goes out in the future, she can completely act as if nothing happened!

"Let's focus on replying to our fans now."

"If Xiao Shu hasn't called back in ten minutes, I'll call her back myself."

Chu Yuanqing resisted the urge to call his Little Cotton-padded Jacket immediately and began to selectively ignore some outrageous comments, only reading the heartwarming comments posted by the cute and innocent Little Yuan Xiao.

"Although the Public Performance is filled with dazzling stars, in my eyes, you are the only light! Go for it, Qingqing! You must reach the highest stage!"

"I rarely follow celebrities, but Qing Bao has a wonderful charm that inspires people. Seeing her quickly shed her immaturity, grow rapidly, and gradually approach her dreams, I feel like I've regained my lost courage. Thank you, my Little Idol."

"Qing Bao, stop feeling inferior! You are excellent and beautiful, and you deserve to be liked and loved. You can hold your head high and face us and the stage. Flash Dance is a great opportunity, and you will definitely achieve your dream!"

"Now you're Little Idol, but you'll be a big star in the future! I look forward to the day Qing Bao I see you on a world-class stage, either in the audience or on screen! Wouldn't that be a kind of meeting at the top?"

"I want to see Qing Bao on stage more often, and I want to see Qing Bao more active in the future, but what I want to see even more is that Little Idol who is always passionate about the stage, sincere about her dreams, and gentle to others, so... please, please don't lose!"

Chu Yuanqing was deeply moved. Compared to those strange and crazy comments, the words of the Little Yuan Xiao were almost too heartwarming. After replying to dozens of messages carefully, she decided to simply post Weibo to respond to everyone's sentiments.

There's no way around it, Little Yuan Xiao has just received too many comments. Even if she replied to them all in a day, she couldn't possibly do it all. Besides, looking at the comments section just now, it seems like her fans really want her to post more on Weibo, so she might as well just fulfill everyone's expectations.

Chu Yuanqing spent a few minutes writing a response.

Well, to summarize, her life isn't as tough as everyone imagines, nor is it as perfect as her fans imagine. Her initial reason for participating in <Flash Dance> was for the salary, and she expressed her gratitude at the end.

As for the accompanying image...

Chu Yuanqing flipped through her photo album. Due to the correction of past history on her phone, there were some selfies saved up, including one taken while she was working as a maid and looking in the mirror. She hesitated for a moment, then murmured:

"We've already seen the wedding dress, so a maid outfit... doesn't seem so bad anymore, does it?"

Wait a minute, something's not right, this idea is dangerous!

Now, because people don't care about maid outfits when they're wearing wedding dresses, they'll eventually not care about swimsuits either, and sooner or later they'll slide into an even more terrifying abyss!

Chu Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly abandoned the idea of rewarding her fans with maid outfits. Instead, she simply sat on the bed and took a few selfies with her phone.

Well, not only is the photography skill terrible, but because they lack the common sense of photo editing, they just posted the raw photo and the accompanying text together.

Ironically, this disastrous accident, due to her remarkably resilient good looks, actually made the photo appear exceptionally innocent and naive, causing the previously empty comment section to surge rapidly.

Chu Yuanqing's fans felt like it was New Year's Day. Their idol, who rarely posted on Weibo, had posted two Weibo in one day, and neither of them were advertisements. They were overjoyed and spread the news, trying to flood the comment section!

"A direct image? Hehehe, even a silly Qing Bao is cute."

"Chu Yuanqing? Hehe... Chu Yuanqing? Hehe... Chu Yuanqing? Hehe..."

"Um, Qing Bao... maybe I can touch you? Oh? No? QAQ, that's okay too (fake smile). It's okay, I know I look like a pervert, I'm so sorry (tears stream down my face). Bye-bye (pulling up her pants while crying) (expecting someone to try and stop her, she's blown away by a truck) (dreaming of touching Qing Bao while spiraling upwards) (dying happily)."

"Hey, Qing Bao replied to my previous comment! She saw what I typed! She cares about me???"

"Waaaaah! The thought that I'll never be able to kiss such a soft, cute, and fair face in my entire life makes my heart ache so much that I want to strangle myself!"

"Qing Bao, Qing Bao, I'm a snail at your feet. My name is Cabbage Snail, but you can also call me by my other scientific name, Cabbage Snail???"

"A negative review for puns?!"

Looking back and looking forward, I believe Qing Bao can go far. This is just the prologue to the story, a brand new beginning! No matter what, we'll always be here for you, and let's continue to walk together safely and peacefully from now on!

This Weibo was published not long ago.

Chu Yuanqing could clearly feel that the lantern, which was in close contact with her skin, was vibrating even more loudly. If she weren't wearing a sports bra, she felt that the image on her chest would definitely be quite indecent.

But that's not important.

Importantly, posting on Weibo is indeed effective in winning over fans, generating a lot of positive emotions in a short period of time, and then transforming into a magical effect that exceeds that of the previous few days, which can be described as highly efficient.

Moreover, unlike high-quality stage performances, posting on Weibo to promote oneself is not difficult at all. According to Xie Qingxuan, most artists' promotional activities are very formulaic. They post a short keyword on Weibo every ten days or so, along with a corresponding photo, and that's considered promoting themselves.

So, once I can use my phone openly and legitimately, I'll definitely find a reason to send it every other day, or even every day!

On the other hand, when Chu Yuanqing first interacted with his fans on Weibo,

Kiriwake Yayoi finally managed to end the terrifying topic about the Imperial Fierce Tiger, the Donghuang Amaterasu, and... the Cherry Blossom Blessed by Gods. She tried her best to ignore that cringeworthy nickname and changed the subject to whether Yuki had done her summer homework, and chatted with her Dad about everyday things.

During this period,

The girl also browsed Weibo, checking the recent changes in fans, outside opinions on <Flash Dance>, which episode of the show had aired, whether there were still strange fanfics being written in the "Wu Zhong Jian Qing" super topic site, and the current situation of a certain Zhi Imperial Fierce Tiger.

After glancing at him a few times, she felt that Xie Qingxuan was somewhat outrageous.

It's only been less than a week, how did they jump directly from C1 to A1? And that terrifying record of 14 consecutive matches in one day, winning every single one, plus the unexpected incident of fainting on stage afterward—wasn't that going a bit too far?

A quick search for Kiriwake Yayoi that her clear cause-and-effect relationship generated immense buzz and attention, with the internet flooded with edited videos of Xie Qingxuan's 14 consecutive stage performances that day.

Especially in Island Nation, where people admire strength the most, Xie Qingxuan forcefully created a climax in a classic shonen anime by pitting idols against each other, completely hitting the bullseye there.

And because of this, the style of the blogger's editing over there mainly emphasizes the oppressive feeling of a Demon King's reign. No wonder Yuki admires him so much and always calls that Stupid Dog a terrifying Imperial Fierce Tiger.

Damn it, the Cherry Blossom Blessed by Gods are pretty cool, aren't they?!

Unbeknownst to her, because of her younger sister, Little Sakura also developed a strange competitive spirit. She even suddenly felt that the nickname wasn't awkward anymore, and felt a little resentful that her sister didn't call her that nickname much.

However, it wasn't long before Kiriwake Yayoi discovered that the wedding dress advertisement she had filmed recently had just been officially broadcast on the official website. Unlike Chu Yuanqing, her attitude towards it, besides shame, was more one of surprise and anticipation.

Without a second thought, Little Sakura quickly logged onto the official website, clicked on the video ad, and began to secretly admire the way she and Qing Bao looked so affectionate on their wedding day, her lips curving into a wider smile.

Even at the very end, she still felt a little unsatisfied.

The feeling was as if, in those few minutes, I had gone through the entire process of walking with Chu Yuanqing to the wedding hall, and I felt extremely comfortable both in terms of my senses and spirit.

Kiriwake Yayoi silently downloaded and saved the video, gave the editor a perfect score, and then retweeted the link to the advertisement video on Weibo.

This casual little gesture immediately sent a frenzy of CP (couple) fans flying like sharks smelling blood, swarming to the Weibo post to check in and leave comments, creating a huge stir and generating numerous messages.

"Hilarious! How come Yayoi saw it faster than me?"

"I'm guessing she's just eager to see herself and Qing Bao kissing!"

"Little Sakura, I'm warning you, don't fall too much in love!"

"To be honest, the kissing scene under the umbrella was too erotic. I suggest we secretly recreate it in real life???"

"A replica? I don't believe it. Little Sakura must have gone way beyond that limit behind our backs! Either she was tortured to death by Qing Bao, or she tortured Qing Bao to death???"

"If she's absolutely furious, couldn't it be Liuli who locked them both up and made them suffer terribly?"

"Liuli? Liuli has gone from a sunny and cheerful little girl to a gloomy, socially awkward, and silly cat. Now she looks like a pillow princess, not a bit cool at all???"

Tang Liuli was unaware that she was being viciously slandered. In those ten minutes, she wrote thousands of words about her inner thoughts, sang a section of "Reunion World" into her phone, and posted it on her Weibo account, which she hadn't opened in years, as a response after many years.

After finishing her a cappella performance, she spoke haltingly but frankly, which was unusual for her:

"Thank you all. I didn't expect that after disappearing for so long, the most common comments I'd see wouldn't be criticism or angry remarks, but rather wishes for me to be happy."

"While I may not be able to do that, I will start over, but not as an actor, but as an idol."

After doing all this

Tang Liuli felt a weight lifted off her shoulders. After deciding to stop slacking off because of Chu Yuanqing, she gradually became lost and unsure how to face her fans.

The girl's initial choice was to run away, but after the first kiss incident at the coffee shop, she had to think about the related issues, which led to her outburst during the performance of "Reunion World".

It was after singing that song that she felt she could face her inner voice and bravely say a formal goodbye to the past.

Now, Tang Liuli has finally truly done it.

Even a simple Weibo post can shed all the shackles in one's heart, leaving the soul incredibly clear. The [Cocoon of the Heart] within it shines brightly, making the Moon Wing pinned to the chest glow even more brilliantly.

Green Eyed Cat was in a great mood. She suddenly became confident, feeling that she was a mature woman who would not be bound by the past. Her emerald green eyes sparkled, and a lovely smile appeared on her lips.

Hmph, from today onwards, she'll definitely be looked at with new respect by Qing Bao, and she'll never be treated like a child again!

Well, speaking of which, with internet access these days, isn't the point to learn more about Qing Bao's perfect moments by digging up information from netizens' online digs?

Tang Liuli belatedly realized this, and her pretty face was filled with anticipation. She quickly clicked on Chu Yuanqing's Weibo and scrolled to the bottom.