Chapter 115: What Is DUANG?

“What is that?”

Uncle Long’s smile faltered for a moment as he looked at the host of the show with a hint of confusion.

It wasn’t really his fault for not having heard about it. Although the parody video had already been seen by tens of millions, it had only been a few days since Luo Chen’s parody video was released. Uncle Long, who didn’t usually pay much attention to live streaming platforms, naturally wouldn’t know about it right away.

“Huh? You don’t know yet? It’s gone viral online,” the host said with genuine surprise, as if it were impossible for anyone not to have heard of such a big event. Laughter rippled from the audience in the seats below, eager to see Uncle Long’s reaction to the news—surely it would be quite entertaining.

“Uh... could this have something to do with me?” Uncle Long asked uncertainly, noticing the strange expressions on the faces of the audience.

“It seems you really don’t know. Well, we just so happen to have a video prepared for the show. If you don’t mind, shall we watch it together?” the clever host quickly seized the opportunity, seeing it as a surefire way to boost ratings. An international superstar watching a parody of himself live on the show—if this got out, the viewership would skyrocket. Whether Uncle Long would be displeased was a concern for another time; ratings were the priority.

“Playing the video? Sure,” Uncle Long replied, curious about this so-called parody of himself. Being open and straightforward, he didn’t object to the live playback.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the host signaled to the crew, and soon the projection screen lit up. Accompanied by the familiar sound of skateboard wheels, Uncle Long’s image appeared on the screen.

Strange, wasn’t this a scene from when I was filming a commercial?

Uncle Long clearly remembered the uproar over the Bawang incident a few years ago. This was his first advertising gig. Not long after, Bawang was accused of containing carcinogens, though it was later clarified as fake news.

Still puzzled, Uncle Long didn’t realize this was a parody video—his own parody.

“When I first heard I was going to shoot a shampoo commercial,” the video began, “actually, I... I refused! I told the director, I refuse! Because, in truth, I have no hair at all.”

The director told me, “After filming, we’ll add special effects!”

“My hair will be black, shiny, and soft.”

After a month of special effects, the hair...

As the video played, the audience burst into laughter—not only because the video was funny, but also due to Uncle Long’s changing expressions. Many viewers even shouted in amusement.

Uncle Long stared at the projection of himself, initially stunned. As the parody progressed, shock spread across his face. Finally, seeing the audience laughing uncontrollably, he could only shrug with a wry smile.

The video continued, while the onlookers enjoyed the spectacle. But Luo Chen, watching from home, grew a little worried. When creating the video, he hadn’t considered the possible repercussions. Frankly, he never imagined it would have such a widespread impact.

“This is... the shampoo I use.

My shampoo, special effects, special effects, and more special effects!

When filming... I had no hair at all—fake, fake. My hair is fake.

There’s no herbal ingredient—reject herbs, reject hair.

After using it... you can’t blame me, because I actually... have no hair!

Very black, very shiny! Very black, very shiny! Very black, very black—it’s fake, it’s special effects! It’s chemical ingredients!

...

Now, every day, I’m still adding special effects!

I even add special effects to my family’s team.

When you use it, it’s rejected.

After I use it... my hair,”

“Pfft, haha...” At this point, not only the audience but even Uncle Long himself couldn’t help but laugh, though he soon shook his head in resignation.

What does it feel like to have a parody video made of yourself? Strange. Though it’s hilarious, it’s also somewhat awkward. After all, you can’t really laugh at yourself, can you?

At the end of the video, after the image vanished, two lines of large text appeared in the center of the screen. The laughter in the audience slowly subsided.

“Why is the black so extraordinary?

Because my love is profound!”

That host really had no shame. Both the audience below and those watching on TV ridiculed the host. Unfortunately, it was a live broadcast—not a video—otherwise, the barrage of comments would have flooded the screen.

Uncle Long paused at the sight of those words, then muttered his own complaints inwardly. Yet the slight irritation vanished without a trace. Being a magnanimous man, seeing the fans in the audience laughing so heartily, he didn’t mind so much.

As the progress bar reached the end, the projection screen dimmed. Now, whether the amused fans or the expectant host, everyone wondered how Uncle Long would react. Would he be angry? Furious? Or simply walk off the stage?

Conflict makes for big news. The host didn’t care about the consequences; this wasn’t his problem anymore. Promotions and raises were just within reach. Integrity? He had discarded that long ago when he became a host.

Meanwhile, Luo Chen sat up at home, nervously staring at the television. That damned host had just broadcast his parody video in front of millions. Would Uncle Long be angry?

As an international superstar with a massive fanbase at home and abroad, Uncle Long’s influence far exceeded that of a small streamer like Luo Chen. Being Uncle Long’s fan himself, Luo Chen naturally hoped the star wouldn’t hold a grudge.

Amid the focused attention, Uncle Long raised his hand in front of him and performed a classic move from the parody video. Smiling, he looked at the audience and suddenly spoke.

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