Chapter 105: It's Just a Small Amount; He Probably Won't Mind, Right?

Penguin News Headlines: Rising Star on Stardust Platform Speaks Out, Could Become a Manufactured Internet Celebrity!

QianDu News Headlines: Have You Gone Viral Today?

Fox News Headlines: Facing Such a Dominant New Star, What Fate Awaits the Veteran Anchor Huang Ying?

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How does it feel to wake up and see your achievements dominating the headlines across major online media? Luocheng wasn’t sure about others, but he always felt a sense of unreality. How many big-name celebrities had struggled tirelessly just to make the headlines? Yet, he hadn’t even planned any grand moves, and here he was—effortlessly making the front page.

“This is really... unexpected.”

Before the computer screen, Luocheng had intended to look up information on those viral celebrities from his past life, but he never anticipated seeing such a scene the moment he opened his laptop. In just one night, a storm had erupted across the internet. Who knew how many editors had abandoned their original headlines, stayed up late, and worked overtime to craft this new front-page story?

Many editors secretly cursed, “Couldn’t you have released this earlier? You made us pull all-nighters! It’s infuriating.”

However, Luocheng didn’t feel any of that editorial resentment.

Though being on the front page was worth celebrating, Luocheng wasn’t overly excited. Instead of wasting time on it, he preferred to focus on what he needed to do. Verifying the information was crucial. Because of the differences between worlds, Luocheng wasn’t certain if these people’s deeds were the same as before. Naturally, he needed to verify everything and gather usable materials for his resource library.

What he thought would take a long time surprised him—once he searched, numerous inquiries and discussions appeared immediately. It seemed everyone was dissecting these celebrity feats, uncovering every detail.

While puzzled by the sudden surge in popularity of these viral celebrities, it wasn’t until Luocheng read through the replies that he realized it was related to the two viral videos he uploaded yesterday.

For the first time, Luocheng grasped the immense influence of top-tier streamers in this world. Just by mentioning the concept of viral all-star celebrities in his two videos, he had sparked such a massive sensation—something nearly impossible in his past life.

Comparing the two worlds’ streaming platforms made it clear: the Stardust platform’s influence far surpassed all the streaming platforms combined from his previous life, nearly monopolizing the entire industry. Coupled with relentless promotional campaigns, it had truly entered every household. Even those who never watched live streams had heard of it.

“Luocheng, are you ready to go...?”

Click.

The door creaked open gently, and Luotianyi’s little head peeked through the gap, eyes shining with excitement. Today was the big dinner they had promised everyone.

“Yeah, alright. Go get ready first, I’ll be there soon.”

Luocheng, of course, wouldn’t go back on the promise he made yesterday. With his current financial power, this expense was trivial. After tidying up the viral material he had painstakingly collected, he shut down the computer and stood up to leave.

Reaching the living room, Luocheng realized this was not what he had expected!

Luotianyi, Yanhe, Dai Xinhua, Yuezheng Ling...

Luocheng had thought it would just be a small gathering between him and his sister. Maybe Yanhe and Dai Xinhua would join, but how come everyone was here? Luotianyi, which side are you really on?

And all this was coming out of his own pocket.

“What’s wrong? Someone not happy to see us?” Yuezheng Ling teased, sensing Luocheng’s silent resentment. She had only come to accompany Dai Xinhua today but happened to arrive during the gathering. This was a perfect chance to get a little playful revenge—Dai Xinhua had been visiting Luocheng’s place every day lately, even making their close friend a bit jealous.

“Of course not. The more the merrier,” Luocheng quickly adjusted his mood. He wasn’t petty. He had been meaning to host a dinner to thank these ladies for their help, and since they all knew each other, one more person was no big deal.

“Oh? Is that so? I know quite a few of your female fans, you want me to invite them too?”

Yuezheng Ling, for some reason, always enjoyed picking on Luocheng over little things during their conversations, just to see him flustered. Maybe because she had lost to him a few times recently and wanted him to experience the same.

Hmph... whatever, it’s fun anyway.

Luocheng looked at Yuezheng Ling, who was teasing him with clear, bright eyes curved into a smile, unflinchingly meeting his gaze.

“Better not invite fans. If there are too many people, I might be broke enough to have to come crash at your place tomorrow.”

After holding eye contact for a while, Luocheng surrendered first with a helpless shrug.

“That’s fine. Crashing at my place? Only if you dare,” Yuezheng Ling noticed Luocheng’s evasive glance and smiled smugly, confident he wouldn’t actually come. After all, judging by the bodyguards last time, he’d probably be kicked out before even stepping inside.

Unable to respond directly, Luocheng shifted his attention and asked his little sister, who was watching the banter with amusement.

“Tianyi, have you decided where we’re going today?”

“Where? Hmm... how about we start at the food street, then go to the Chinese Pavilion, and finally check out the Western restaurant? Plus, we can also…”

As Luotianyi excitedly listed the places to visit, her mind fully absorbed in the fun, she counted them out on her fingers, eager for all the many foods she hadn’t tried yet.

“Let’s just go to the Chinese Pavilion. Didn’t you say last time there were still some dishes you hadn’t tried? That’ll be perfect.”

Before Luotianyi could finish her list, Luocheng interrupted. If they really went to each place one by one, he’d be heartbroken. Even with money, it wasn’t meant to be spent like that.

Why the Chinese Pavilion?

Because Luocheng remembered the owner still owed him a favor. If it got too expensive, at least he had a free meal voucher waiting.

This small expense shouldn’t bother the pavilion’s owner, right?

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