Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Help Me Click This
The people who watch live streams are really just a bunch of idle folks. When they saw the barrage of rhythm-leading comments on the screen, neutral viewers quickly joined the fray, brushing along with Feng Mogu’s audience.
Lu Wei also saw the situation but had no hesitation.
"Mute them and boot them out of the stream, don’t worry about anything."
Saying that, he joined the muting ranks himself, as it seemed like the moderators were struggling to keep up.
The super moderator group watching from the sidelines all observed coldly, even secretly delighted.
The platform thrived on this kind of rhythm; without conflicts, how could those big shots possibly spend money?
"Alright, stop kicking them out. What’s going on here?"
Gu Bai looked at the full screen of comments, and although he knew someone was trying to stir his rhythm, he was still puzzled. How did losing a PK generate hatred, when supposedly winning should attract it?
Where could he possibly argue?
"Don’t be angry, President Gu, it’s just some audience members stirring things up. In my live stream, this happens all the time."
Lu Wei said with a casual smile.
Just as there was a frenzy in Lu Wei’s live stream, Feng Mogu’s request to connect through voice chat came in.
Coincidentally, Lu Wei wanted to ask what was happening, so he directly connected.
As soon as the chat was connected, Feng Mogu’s somewhat anxious face appeared on the screen.
"Those were just jokes from the audience, don’t take it to heart, you and President Gu. I apologize on their behalf."
Feng Mogu was in a tough spot, unable to express the bitterness. This wave of rhythm was stirred up by Eggshell in his stream. After winning the PK, knowing Gu Bai was just a level 55 account without any title, he casually mocked him in the stream.
It wasn’t entirely his fault; winning a PK was a boost to his reputation, and he was used to mocking. But he didn’t expect that a light jab like usual would get the attention of someone who would stir the rhythm, making it trend in *’s live stream.
And Eggshell was a big supporter in Feng Mogu’s stream, having spent millions there. Although he suspected Gu Bai might truly be a big shot, he couldn’t scold his big supporter just based on some vague speculation, could he?
Even more so, the audience couldn’t be rebuked.
After all, most of his popularity still depended on this group of viewers to boost it.
There was no other choice but to come forward to explain and apologize.
Seeing Feng Mogu’s explanation, Lu Wei didn’t say much, as it’s not himself being targeted by all this fuss. He simply replied, "Just tell your audience to stop messing around. I don’t want President Gu to have a bad time in my stream."
As for Gu Bai, he didn’t care much either.
Not to mention that what the comments said was true, he was indeed just a level 55 account.
As for the title "President Gu," it’s just a name. If he’s happy with it, calling him Xiaogu is fine, as he never had a habit of fussing over such things.
Eggshell’s alternate account had been watching the developments in Lu Wei’s stream and noticed Gu Bai never responded, assuming Gu Bai had backed down. Known as the Egg Emperor on Douyu, Eggshell had long been swollen with pride.
In reality, he couldn’t mess with certain big shots, but online, he was the unrivaled king!
What another says gingerly in reality, he delivers a knockout blow online, describes people like him.
"What the hell is President Gu? Do we need to apologize for that? Are a few bucks that impressive?"
Feng Mogu saw Eggshell’s comment, feeling helpless, and wished he could shut him up. Yet he could only smile wryly and say, "Egg Emperor, can’t you just say a bit less? Let’s all peacefully enjoy the stream."
When being a streamer, they appeared glamorous on the surface, unable to afford offending any of the big shots.
Not to mention, offending a big shot could lead them to another platform, and the officials here wouldn’t spare him for that.
Seeing Eggshell start mocking Gu Bai again, a bunch of idlers swarmed into Lu Wei’s stream to stir things up again.
"What the hell is President Gu? Do we need to apologize for that? Are a few bucks that impressive?"
"What the hell is President Gu? Do we need to apologize for that? Are a few bucks that impressive?"
They thrive on the chaos and enjoy it the bigger the storm they cause.
Gu Bai squinted at the comments, and someone in Lu Wei’s stream explained: "These are words from the Egg Emperor on the other side."
"Who’s the Egg Emperor?"
Originally thinking these were ordinary viewers stirring up the rhythm, it seems that’s not the case now, is it?
Lu Wei started explaining to Gu Bai.
"The Egg Emperor is a big shot on our platform, one of the full-level emperors on Douyu."
"Do I know him?"
Lu Wei chuckled: "If President Gu doesn’t often watch streams, you probably wouldn’t know him."
"Then what’s with him acting up over there?"
Gu Bai was puzzled; had these streamers lost their minds?
Can’t they quietly watch a stream?
If they want to show off, they should just spend; why find an opportunity to tread on others? Does this make them look more impressive?
Since he was still connected with Feng Mogu, Lu Wei couldn’t act too fawning, and seeing Gu Bai’s comment, he only accompanied it with a smile, not saying anything.
Meanwhile, Eggshell, who had kept an alternate account in Lu Wei’s stream, couldn’t stand it any longer and directly came into Lu Wei’s stream with his main account.
"President Gu, is it? If you’re not convinced, why don’t we face off?"
The buzz from Lu Wei and Feng Mogu’s livestream had already spread across Douyu, and among those tuning in for the drama, there were plenty who got excited seeing the main host lay down such a melodramatic challenge.
While they couldn’t afford to spend on it themselves, it didn’t mean they didn’t enjoy watching Divine Riches throw down!
Seeing Eggshell’s flashy stream of chat, Gu Bai chuckled and said, "Have you gone stupid watching these livestreams?"
"666, President Gu’s about to take on the Egg Emperor head-on!"
"Just got here, what’s the situation? Who’s President Gu?"
"A level 55 account dares to take on the Egg Emperor? Haven’t been around for a few days, has the Egg Emperor fallen so far?"
Seeing Gu Bai insult him without saying anything else, Eggshell was dumbfounded.
Why doesn’t this guy play by the livestream rules?
In normal circumstances, you either accept the challenge and start spending or leave the stream quietly, don’t you?
"If you want a piece, just say it straight. Don’t beat around the bush."
More and more viewers were pouring into the livestream, and the heat in Lu Wei’s stream was rising rapidly, soon breaking ten million, and still climbing fast.
"Do you think I should have a showdown with you?
Bro, what era do you think we’re in? Don’t be so low, okay?"
"If you don’t dare to spend, get lost, stop blabbering."
For many days, everyone Gu Bai encountered had been courteous to him, even Wang’s Principal Qin Fen, those second-generation types, treated him as an equal.
If you say Eggshell’s conceited, isn’t Gu Bai equally proud?
"If you don’t dare to spend, get lost! Stop blabbering!"
A whole bunch of viewers in the stream began spamming this line, and Gu Bai was genuinely fired up.
He originally intended to spend the 10 million after his streaming guild was established, and he’d signed a contract with Lu Wei, but seeing the current situation, if he didn’t do something now, even when he really does throw down 10 million in Lu Wei’s stream, it would just be considered as an act, and the advert effect would greatly diminish.
"Alright then, since you like to play, I’ll play along, not even gonna bother with a showdown, I’ll just spend once and leave, crushing a small fry like you is not even interesting."
"Wu Wu Kai, how much are you missing to make first in this annual event?"
The annual event calculation is still a few days away. For real top streamers, they save their best for the last few days to minimize spending. Since most streamers use their own money for the annual, so the last few days help gauge how much needs to be spent for the desired ranking. Currently, the top streamer is still a beauty streamer.
Hearing Gu Bai’s words, Lu Wei vaguely sensed what Gu Bai wanted to do and quickly said, "Not much, probably just tens of thousands in gifts."
"Alright."
After saying that, Gu Bai’s chat messages disappeared.
million isn’t a small amount. Even if you want to top up, with all the security procedures, it takes some time.
Several minutes passed, and Gu Bai still hadn’t shown up, making the onlookers impatient.
"What’s going on, disappearing after making a show?"
"So this is the President Gu that Wu Wu Kai fawns over, eye-opening stuff."
Eggshell was initially intimidated hearing Gu Bai act so arrogant, especially recalling what was said in Feng Mogu’s stream about his connections with Principal Wang, but seeing Gu Bai gone for so long, he assumed he had bailed. After all, disappearing without spending is common across livestream platforms, so he planned to head back to Feng Timo’s stream to continue showing off.
Suddenly.
The gift effects started lighting up Lu Wei’s stream.
"User ’Gu Bai’ gifted streamer Lu Wei a Super Rocket ×1, come to the stream to grab treasure chests!"
"User ’Gu Bai’ gifted streamer Lu Wei a Super Rocket ×2..."
"User Gu Bai..."
The Super Rockets flew across the screen nonstop.
Surpassing a hundred without any signs of slowing down.
"Thanks to President Gu for so many Super Rockets!"
Even though he was prepared, seeing one Super Rocket effect after another, Lu Wei couldn’t help but feel excited. One Super Rocket is 2000 bucks. Even if the platform takes a cut, over a thousand lands in his pocket. It’s as if money is falling from the sky.
"User ’Gu Bai’ gifted streamer Lu Wei a Super Rocket ×132, come to the stream to grab treasure chests!"
No chat from Gu Bai, just silently spamming Super Rockets, drawing more people to the stream for the treasure, as its heat quickly shot past 20 million.
"Is this Douyu’s new Divine Rich? Over a hundred Super Rockets and not stopping, planning to break Douyu’s record?"
"So thrilling! This Rocket spree is getting more exciting! I came over from another platform to see the titans clash!"
In just a few more minutes, Gu Bai had shot over 500 Super Rockets, his fingers were starting to ache. Douyu’s only downside is you can’t input a bulk send, you have to click for each, wasting time.
Looking at his account, over 8 million Fish Fins left, when will this even finish?
Looking again at Zhang Yumeng lying on the other end of the sofa, Gu Bai called her over.
"Help me click this."
"Huh?"
Playing on her phone, Zhang Yumeng looked up in bewilderment.