Yi-Yi and Sugarling Duck

Sister Zheng is quick-witted and perceptive. Bai Xiaowen only mentioned it once, but she immediately realized that Bai Xiaowen disliked these tedious and mundane matters and preferred to devote her energy to training and improving her strength.

Sister Zheng wholeheartedly supports Bai Xiaowen's idea. As she said, the essence of an awakened person is strength, and strength determines their status in reality.

All of this she did, such as the fan club and exclusive interviews, was to fully leverage Bai Xiaowen's celebrity status and enhance Bai Xiaowen World Fame.

However, the ultimate goal of enhancing World Fame remains to help Bai Xiaowen grow stronger and better.

Bai Xiaowen nodded. "I'll be disappearing for a while again in about a week. I need to prepare properly in the next few days and not get distracted too much."

Besides preparing for the Dead Spirit Lake, Bai Xiaowen also had to produce a batch of perfect-grade potions to replenish the Super God Potion Shop, and handle the business of the virtual store, making him very busy.

"Are you going to the Spirit Realm again? Didn't you just come back?" Sister Zheng misunderstood.

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and smiled, saying, "It's not the Spirit Realm, but a special Treasure Ground Space on Earth World called the Dead Spirit Lake."

Sister Zheng suddenly realized, thought for a moment, and said, "No problem. Actually, it's mainly because you just came back, and the interviews and fan club matters have all piled up. After today, there won't be so much to do, and you can focus on preparing."

More than two hundred fans qualified to attend this fan meeting. These fans were all carefully selected by Sister Zheng and have a high level of support for Bai Xiaowen, and are expected to become the first batch of die-hard fans.

Several of them are even administrators of Bai Xiaowen's fan website. According to Sister Zheng, these people are already showing signs of spontaneously forming a group, and they have demonstrated tremendous fighting power, or rather, destructive power, against online smears and denigration of Bai Xiaowen. They are already die-hard fans.

However, self-organized fan support groups are, after all, unorganized. While their fighting power is strong, their destructive power is also strong, and they can easily bring negative attention to Bai Xiaowen if they are not careful.

In another time and space, some of the comments made by the brainless fans of many young male celebrities often unknowingly bring negative attention to their idols.

The saying "one fan is worth ten haters" is not just an empty phrase.

Sister Zheng is now organizing a fan club to guide these enthusiastic fans onto the right path—what is the right path? Any words and actions that are beneficial to Bai Xiaowen's reputation and will not attract negative attention fall into the category of the right path.

"Xiao Wen, my Xu Yiyi..." A delicate and soft-spoken girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a blush on her face, looked at Bai Xiaowen.

"I know, your ID on the Shark Livestream Platform is ' Yi-Yi ', right? Thank you so much for your support." Bai Xiaowen extended her hand, revealing a warm and welcoming smile.

Yi-Yi's palms were sweaty. She shook Bai Xiaowen's hand, then returned to her seat in a daze. A few seconds later, she exclaimed, "Oh dear! I talked to Xiao Wen and even shook hands! Oh my god, I didn't even take a picture! What a huge mistake!"

"Hello Xiao Wen! My name is Wu Mengchen, and I'm from Chihuo District just like you. I've found all your match highlights and promotional videos. You're so strong, so strong! You're my idol." A young boy with a few pimples on his face, his face flushed with excitement, grabbed Bai Xiaowen's hand and shook it vigorously.

"Your rank on the Player Platform is much higher than mine on the Awakened Platform. I heard you've already reached Platinum One. Is that true?" Bai Xiaowen asked with a smile.

Wu Mengchen was surprised that her idol knew her so well. She scratched her head, feeling both happy and a little embarrassed, and said, "Yes, I will continue to work hard and try to reach Diamond rank as soon as possible. But right now, I still most hope to control your character and dominate the battlefield."

"My agent has already made a request to the Virtual Battle Company in this regard, and your wish will definitely be fulfilled soon," Bai Xiaowen said.

"Yay, that's awesome! I'll definitely be the first to buy it!" Wu Mengchen returned to her seat, feeling dizzy.

Every fan who came up on stage next, without exception, had their information revealed by Bai Xiaowen. He would recount their proud achievements or the support they had shown Bai Xiaowen. Every fan who spoke with Bai Xiaowen had their eyes shining with excitement.

Looking at this scene through the window, Sister Zheng sighed inwardly. Some people are just born idols, like Bai Xiaowen, who has all the qualities to become a superstar.

Putting everything else aside, the ability to browse through the information submitted by more than two hundred fans in just ten minutes and accurately match them to their respective categories is a terrifying ability that most awakened individuals cannot achieve.

Every fan who interacts with Bai Xiaowen feels as if they've undergone a baptism, experiencing a personal uplift. If they had systems like Affection Level and loyalty, the numbers would undoubtedly skyrocket.

It's worth mentioning that Bai Xiaowen also met another wealthy person who had given him a lot of support on the Shark Platform, Sugarling Duck.

Sugarling Duck's real Tang Li. There isn't much detailed information about her. She seems quiet and reserved, and doesn't talk much. On the surface, it's hard to believe that this quiet girl in her early twenties would spend so much money on an online platform.

"I didn't used to watch live streams, but I saw you by chance... You're the only streamer I like. I hope you keep working hard, but don't overwork yourself. Whether you succeed or fail, whether you're at your peak or in a trough, I'll support you in my own way."

Sugarling Duck speaks softly and gently, less sweet than Yi-Yi's cotton candy voice, but more scholarly, each with its own merits.

Watching this scene, Sister Zheng secretly considered her options. Yi-Yi and Sugarling Duck were the most suitable candidates to be the leaders of Bai Xiaowen's support group. Judging from their performance and personalities alone, the quiet and rational Sugarling Duck was more suitable to be the leader.

However, Sugarling Duck's background is somewhat mysterious, and the information they filled out was vague. This made Sister Zheng a little worried.

In contrast, Yi-Yi's background is very clear; she is the daughter of a large entertainment group in China. Her position as group leader offers better security.

"It's a pity the Proud Princess didn't come. I've always wanted to see who this incredibly wealthy person who was the first to support Bai Xiaowen really is..."

As Sister Zheng was thinking this, her phone suddenly rang.

As her exclusive agent, Sister Zheng has three mobile phones: one for her private life, one for communication with work partners, and one registered on her fan website for public communication.

Just from the ringtone, Sister Zheng knew it was the public liaison phone. Since she had nothing else to do, she took it out and answered the call.

When busy, this phone is usually handed over to someone from the agent's team to answer.

"Hello, this is Bai Xiaowen's agent."

"Hello... Did Bai Xiaowen hold a fan meeting today?"

"Yes... However, due to time constraints, only invited members can attend the fan meeting. I'm sorry..."

Sister Zheng assumed it was a member who hadn't received an invitation, and habitually offered an explanation.

"No, I've qualified..." A slightly cool female voice came from the other end of the phone, "However, I'm in Beijing and don't have time to come over."

"Oh, may I ask who you are...?"

"I don't want to reveal my real name yet. Just call me ' Proud Princess '." On the other end of the phone, the cool demeanor turned aloof, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"So you're the Proud Princess? What's your invitation number?" For security reasons, Sister Zheng asked another question.

"9805," the Proud Princess replied.

Sister Zheng quickly checked it and confirmed that it was correct.

Is she really the Proud Princess herself?!

Sister Zheng's gossip spirit was burning brightly; she wished she could reach through the phone to see what the other person looked like and ask her name.

Of course, Sister Zheng, with her high level of professionalism, managed to control her emotions.

"It really is you. On behalf of Bai Xiaowen, I thank you for your continued support and encouragement..." Sister Zheng said with a smile. "Is there anything I can do to help you?"

On the other end of the phone, the Proud Princess was silent for a moment. "Could I speak with Xiao Wen on the phone?"

"Of course, would you like to video call?" Sister Zheng asked.

The Proud Princess's voice held a hint of panic. "No need. Just a voice call... thank you."

Sister Zheng shook her head with a hint of regret.

Soon, the phone was handed to Bai Xiaowen.

After listening to Sister Zheng quietly recount the whole story, Bai Xiaowen also became curious about the girl's true identity on the other end of the phone.

Of course, he didn't ask rashly.

After a few exchanges, Bai Xiaowen tactfully said, "Proud Princess... uh, I'll just call you Princess then. If it's convenient, could you please provide your address and name? There are small gifts with my autograph at this meet-and-greet. They're not anything expensive, but they're the first gift I'm giving to everyone, so they have a special meaning."

Sister Zheng quietly gave a thumbs up.

Unexpectedly, the Proud Princess on the other end of the phone refused.

"Xiao Wen, I'm willing to be a spectator in a corner where no one knows, watching you under the spotlight and silently cheering you on. Don't you think that's a good thing?"

Seeing that the Proud Princess had seen through his little trick, Bai Xiaowen shook her head helplessly. "Although I really want to get to know you, I respect your decision. I wish you happiness every day, and that you will always be Proud Princess."

The Proud Princess was clearly touched. She was silent for a moment, then said:

Thank you... Perhaps we'll meet again soon.

"Really? You know me, but I don't know which one you are. Isn't that a little unfair?" Bai Xiaowen said with a smile.

The Proud Princess: "That depends on fate."

After hanging up the phone, Bai Xiaowen shook her head and smiled, "I still don't know which of my fans 'Proud Princess' is, but I still want to thank her."

The Proud Princess was the first super-rich person to support Bai Xiaowen Bai Xiaowen, sending him rockets as a newcomer.

As an awakened individual, Bai Xiaowen doesn't care about money, but rockets are not just about money; they represent support and affirmation. This is what Bai Xiaowen truly appreciates and cherishes.

Yi-Yi whispered, "Who exactly is this Proud Princess? I admire her so much, she's so heartless!"

Another chubby, round-faced girl next to her wholeheartedly agreed, "Exactly! If Xiao Wen had so gently coaxed me into giving her my name and address, I definitely wouldn't have been able to resist telling her. To refuse someone as gentle as Xiao Wen is practically an iceberg..."

The fan meeting is coming to an end.

Sister Zheng contacted the representatives of the Virtual Battle Company and invited them to come and discuss the matter.

Bai Xiaowen stood up and said, "Thank you everyone for coming today. I have something important to announce."

More than two hundred fans perked up their ears.

"Representatives from the Virtual Battle Company are coming. They're mainly here to discuss a contract with me..."

Wu Mengchen stood up excitedly and said, "Is it about discussing a contract for your character's template image to be included in the Player Platform?"

"Yes," Bai Xiaowen replied affirmatively.

"Wow, that's great!" Wu Mengchen exclaimed, clenching her fist. "I've wanted to play with my idol for so long... no, I've wanted to experience what it's like to play with my idol!"

A burst of laughter erupted.

However, after the laughter subsided, everyone expressed their anticipation.

"Xiao Wen is so strong, I wonder what price Hero Tier he'll be released as."

"I'd buy it no matter how expensive it is! This template is so powerful, with so many summoned creatures, it'll easily crush everyone."

"I want to play Xiao Wen too."

"Want to play Xiao Wen +1"

"Want to play Xiao Wen +10010".

Seeing that there was a tendency to drift, Bai Xiaowen quickly pulled the brakes. "Hey, hey, don't talk nonsense yet... If everyone is free tonight, let's get together... After I finish my negotiations with the Virtual Battle Company, how about we go out for dinner and then karaoke? Of course, everyone has to be home before 9 pm, my manager will hire a car to take everyone home."

Of these two hundred-plus fans, a significant portion are young female fans around fifteen years old, and another portion are girls around twenty years old. Boys like Wu Mengchen are extremely rare.

Singing karaoke too late is not good for most female fans, especially underage female fans, and it is also likely to cause protests from their families. That's why Bai Xiaowen made this arrangement.

After Bai Xiaowen announced her decision to go to karaoke, whistles and cheers erupted in the room, almost lifting the roof off.

More than two hundred fans, as expected of Sister Zheng's carefully selected die-hard supporters, all responded to Bai Xiaowen's call and decided to stay for dinner and karaoke.

Accompanied by Sister Zheng, Bai Xiaowen left the fan meeting venue and met with representatives from the Virtual Battle Company.

Over two hundred fans, unable to contain their excitement and curiosity, rushed outside the meeting room, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the negotiations. Many were discussing Bai Xiaowen's formidable skills and numerous summoned creatures, dreaming of controlling their idol and dominating the battlefield.