The moment that reply appeared, the previously heated thread fell eerily silent for a few seconds.
A few seconds later.
Hundreds upon thousands of "greetings" came raining down on Jiahao's reply.
[Bu Lingling]: "Aaaah! A battle-damaged white-haired knight? I want him! Boss Jia, check your DMs! I've sent the money!"
[Hua Fu]: "Me, me! Just reading that description broke my heart! Give me a set!"
[Passing Pure-Love Warrior]: "I'm Chovy! Jiahao, you fucking animal! We were risking our lives on the front lines, and not only were you slacking off in the rear, you were moonlighting as a war correspondent to cash in?"
[Handsome and Fast]: "I strongly condemn exploiting an NPC's good looks for profit! On a related note... Boss Jia, could I get a cut? I'll bring you customers!"
[I'm Not Jiahao]: "@Handsome and Fast, welcome aboard, new partner! I'll add you from the main group in a bit. We can discuss the details privately!"
[Handsome and Fast]: "@I'm Not Jiahao, yes, boss!"
[Doesn't Eat Chocolate]: "@I'm Not Jiahao, reporting, sir! I want a side job too! Can you count me in?"
[I'm Not Jiahao]: "@Doesn't Eat Chocolate, no child labor!"
[Sexy 80-Year-Old Mother Cockroach]: "How shameless! Um, Boss Jia, could you DM me a copy? I can spare the fifty bucks. I just want to study your screenshot composition techniques (doge)."
"Burp!"
After finishing both takeout meals and draining the last of his instant noodle broth, Ma Lou finally let out a satisfied burp.
He had gone so long without food that he had nearly fainted from hunger when he logged out!
That carb bomb finally restored some strength to his weakened body.
"Much better. Let's see how those Cloud Gamers are singing my praises."
Ma Lou happily picked up his phone, ready to return to