Cheng Che stared at the line of text for two seconds, then smiled.
He never expected to be so lucky as to actually encounter LV's haute couture show.
Thinking about it that way, it's quite a pity.
He woke up too late, so he wasn't invited to the Spring Festival Gala, but he was invited to the Weibo Night, which he declined due to other commitments.
Looking back now, I think I should have gone.
Maybe the task will be completed as soon as you start it.
After all, they can take over the influence from before.
He was able to complete the task because after news of his treatment at the LV haute couture show spread, his global exposure skyrocketed.
The fact that the LV president personally greeted him and that he sat in the front row at the show was covered by media outlets around the world. Coupled with the " Barrier Breaker " effect, he went from being featured in tennis pages to fashion pages, and from Europe media to Asia media.
The overwhelmingly positive reviews were positive; while there were those who criticized him, they were all silenced by his fans.
He mentally reviewed the online reactions.
On Twitter, a Hollywood action director retweeted his photo from the fashion show, adding the caption:
"Your camera presence is amazing! Would you be interested in acting in my movie?"
A bunch of Western fans flooded the screen with comments like, "Sign him!"
"He's perfect for that cyberpunk role."
This person is unreal.
In Japan, an editor from a well-known film magazine wrote in his column:
" Cheng Che has a rare kind of camera magnetism; he doesn't need to do anything, the camera will find him on its own. If he comes to Japan to film, I'll be the first to buy a ticket."
The fashion section of the France Le Figaro published a short article titled "Who is Cheng Che?", praising his charisma and the chemistry between him and Louis Vuitton haute couture throughout, ending with:
"His image sitting in the front row is more memorable than the show itself."
There was also a stir in South Korea. A male netizen on Naver commented sarcastically under a news article, "So what if he's handsome?" He was attacked by hundreds of comments from South Korea female fans and eventually had his comment deleted and his account shut down.
Cheng Che smiled as he thought of the comments, then scrolled down the panel to look at the rewards.
[Congratulations, host, you have acquired the passive talent " Absolute Center Position "]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the item " Hundred-Million-Tier Popularity Card "]
[ Absolute Center Position (Passive): When you appear in any public setting, on camera, or on stage, you will become the undisputed visual center. Everyone's attention will automatically be drawn to you, regardless of where you stand or what you do. This effect is affected by your Charisma stat and can stack with [Surrounded by Stars Surrounding the Moon ].]
Cheng Che stared at that line of text for several seconds.
This talent is somewhat similar to [ Stars Surrounding the Moon ], but not quite the same.
[ Stars Surrounding the Moon ] amplifies his presence, making him stand out more in a crowd.
The " Absolute Center Position " is where attention is locked in.
No matter where he stands, even in a corner, everyone's eyes will automatically turn towards him.
This is perfect for him to participate in galas and shows in the future.
He flipped down.
[ Hundred-Million-Tier Popularity Card: After use, a public post by the host will receive 100 million views. These views will automatically convert into influence. Limited to one use only.]
Cheng Che looked at the card and made some calculations in his mind.
A staggering 100 million impressions! That's ten times more than the [ Ten-Million-Tier Popularity Card ] we got before.
As expected of a trial reward for a top-tier Incubus, the level is truly exceptional.
He breathed a sigh of relief; the second phase of the task wasn't so difficult.
[ Charisma Trial - Phase Two: Barrier-Breaking Work. Mission Objective: Release a film or television work (or single/album) in which you have starred, achieving a cumulative viewership/box office exceeding 500 million on major global platforms, with a rating of ≥7.5 on major overseas platforms, positive feedback from non-Chinese-speaking commenters exceeding 30%, and gaining 20,000 influence points.]
This is a very difficult task, especially since positive feedback from non-Chinese speakers in the comments section must be at least 30%.
His current works, including the filming of " The Realm and Old Friends " and the yet-to-be-filmed movie " Easter Egg," are both more Asia in nature.
Now it's much better. With the [ Hundred-Million-Tier Popularity Card ] paired with the [ Barrier Breaker ], the tasks aren't so difficult anymore.
He turned off the control panel and leaned back on the sofa.
Global brand ambassador. Absolute Center Position. Hundred-Million-Tier Popularity Card.
This trip yielded far more results than he had anticipated.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
" Xiao Che, it's me."
Qin Lie's voice came from outside the door.
Cheng Che got up and opened the door. Qin Lie walked in carrying two cups of coffee, put the tablet on the coffee table, and smiled.
"I just received two messages, both good news." Qin Lie sat down on the sofa and handed him the coffee. "Let's start with the first one: things are looking promising about buying a house. Can you take a look at it when you get back?"
Cheng Che took the coffee and nodded. "We'll talk about it when we get back."
"Secondly," Qin Lie flipped through his tablet, " Director Zhou has confirmed that you'll start filming your action scenes tomorrow. The martial arts choreographer has choreographed all the movements; it'll be a single, long take. Director Zhou said this scene is the climax of the entire series' action sequences, and he wants you to be mentally prepared."
Cheng Che took a sip of coffee, a slight smile playing on his lips, "One take? Perfect."
"Okay, then I'll change my flight for tomorrow morning to an earlier one. I'll get some rest early tonight."
The following day, Cheng Che and his team returned to China.
When the plane landed in Magic City, Chen Wei got off first, glanced at the arrival hall through the glass of the jet bridge, then turned back and whispered:
"Boss, there are quite a few people."
Looking out of the window of the covered bridge, Cheng Che saw hundreds of people gathered outside the hall, holding up their phones and light sticks, crowding around the railing.
More than the last time in Capital City.
Qin Lie was on the phone beside him, quietly confirming the route with the security team:
"Is the VIP entrance cleared yet?... Okay, let's go through the basement, not the lobby."
Cheng Che sighed. He had just complained to the airline, and now someone was selling his flight information.
However, with so many people, it's definitely not safe to get autographs and take photos.
He glanced in that direction, then turned and walked through the VIP entrance.
After leaving the airport and getting into the car, he took out his phone and took a selfie. The background was the airport's jet bridge. He was wearing a mask and a hat, with only his eyes showing.
The caption read, "Safely out. Everyone head home early, don't get stuck here. See you in the Northwest China."
After sending the message, he put his phone away.
When fans saw this post, they knew he had passed away. Although they were somewhat disappointed, they gradually dispersed.
I rested in Magic City for a day, and then transferred to a flight to the Northwest China the next day.
As the plane landed, Cheng Che glanced at the sky through the porthole.
The sky in the Northwest China is completely different from that in the South; it's a deep, almost white blue, the air is dry, and the distant mountain ridges are bare, all the color of yellow earth.
He got off the plane and took a deep breath. The dry wind filled his nostrils, carrying the smell of earth and gravel.
Qin Lie followed behind, pulling his coat tighter around himself. "The temperature difference here is big; it's cold in the mornings and evenings, so be careful."
Cheng Che hummed in agreement, his gaze drifting towards the outside of the tarmac.
The [ Martial Arts Prodigy ] talent can finally be used!