While the Weibo-savvy ghost captain was drawing out a whole crowd of irreverent jokesters online, someone finally noticed something genuinely strange.
"Has anyone checked this Weibo blogger's profile? Someone tell me I'm seeing things?"
This inconspicuous comment caught a few people's attention, and they clicked through to the (Angry) Captain's Weibo profile.
They read down the information fields one by one.
(Angry) Captain (VIP verified account) Following: 39879; followers: 1567889 Location: Earth, ghost waters Birthday: February 6, 1352 Bio: I want my heart... Profile tag: Captain Following (1): Riyao Group (VIP verified account)
"Holy crap! What's up with this profile? Weibo's staff are all-powerful! They can even verify a ghost captain?! I'm begging for his contact info!"
"A million followers in an instant! He's definitely the fastest-rising verified celebrity ever, but what's with that location? Is Earth even an option? Did I sign up for a fake Weibo?"
"You're all missing the point. Didn't you see his one and only follow-Riyao Group! Riyao Group, the ghost captain is following you. How traumatized are you right now?"
"I second that!"
"I second that with a hundred thousand tons of bronze!"
"He wants his heart? Did Riyao Group steal the ghost captain's heart? Huh, this plot sounds familiar!"
"Riyao Group, that's not right. The ghost captain never did anything to you, and Earth has been peaceful under his rule for centuries. Stealing his heart and starting trouble like this could trigger a world war, you know?"
"Come on, haven't you noticed? Look at his date of birth. That's the biggest point of all!"
"1352? You're making a fuss over nothing. What ghost isn't some centuries-old monster? That's nothing unusual!"
"It's February 6, 1352. In other words, today is the ghost captain's... birthday?"
"Happy birthday, Captain! Happy birthday to you~"