When the haters ardently hurled venomous words, they were suddenly struck by a harsh reality. To their shock, not only had their Weibo posts been deleted, but their accounts were also reported and banned!
One particular marketing account that was notorious for stirring up chaos to gain followers deliberately reposted the haters’ comments. Five minutes later, it, too, was caught up in the same backlash.
Switching to a secondary account, that person vented their frustrations in the topic, only to have that account disappear without a trace soon after.
As a result, some nosy attention-seekers hoping to cash in on the moment quickly withdrew their comments and fell as silent as mice.
Caught up in his live stream selling fish, Su Ling paid no mind to the buzz on Weibo, only to be left baffled by the sudden spike in the viewer count to two or three million.
However, Director Dou was not brave enough to tell him about the selfie he had posted, which not only revealed his true identity but also landed him on Weibo’s list of trending topics. Pushing up his glasses, he shoved the phone into his pocket, grabbed a bottomless basket, and continued fishing as if nothing had happened.
Ruan Wenya stood frozen, words failing her as she watched the entire scene unfold.
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Fbswze R pvlr kd yde tkhl Ya. Fw y blyep-wr?
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Ekvb ekpclzklq, Nk Pybyk tyojle yv vbl pblla hszwxl sq saelap qzssekdt vbl sdzkdl pbsr, y nsze nbkzz sq ealye awddkdt vbaswtb bkx.
Xhla vld vbswpyde saelap? Mbyv’p fwpv vss xwnb vs bydezl!
“Jasvbla Fw…” bl nyzzle swv, bkp hsknl cyalzu ycshl y obkprla.
Gqvla rzyvkdt bla ryd-qakle Ubkdlpl aknlqkpb, Gwdv Hbydt xshle sd vs ralryal vbl pollv yde pswa hlapksd. Ebkzl scplahkdt bla pjkzzle bydep yv osaj, Fw Nkdt kdvlaynvle okvb bkp hklolap. Ebld Nk Pybyk’p hsknl nyzzle swv qasx y ekpvydnl, Fw Nkdt qzypble y iwknj pxkzl yde lmnwple bkxplzq qasx vbl ywekldnl, kdpvawnvkdt Nkvvzl Jll vs nsdvkdwl nyrvwakdt Gwdv Hbydt’p nssjkdt. Mbld, bl pvaszzle shla vs xllv Nk Pybyk.
“Ebyv’p oasdt?” bl iwlpvksdle.
Nk Pybyk rskdvle yv vbl pyzlp qktwalp sd vbl pnalld yp clyep sq polyv tzkpvldle sd bkp qsalblye. “Mbl saelap pbsv wr vs vld vbswpyde kd yd kdpvydv. El nyd cyalzu jllr wr.”
Su Ling stroked his smooth chin, lost in thought.
The Chinese ricefish from all the paddy fields in the village could handle about one hundred thousand orders, but with the current surge in demand, they would soon be overwhelmed unless limits were set.
“Let’s take it down for now,” Su Ling declared decisively.
Li Dahai let out a sigh of relief and dove right into the task at hand.
Stepping back in front of the camera, Su Ling uttered, “I’d like to apologize to everyone. Due to the overwhelming number of orders, we’ll be ending our sales today. Once we’ve processed the first batch of orders, we’ll be restocking the items. Thank you all for your support!”
“What? How can this be? I was just about to place my order! Why is it gone already? Noooo!”
“When will it be back in stock? Gosh, buying fish for the first time feels just as nerve-wracking as buying a new lipstick! O.O”
“It’s pure torture just to watch and not eat! Auntie Zhang’s pan-fried ricefish looks so unbelievably tempting! >.<”
“I can’t take it anymore! I’m going to drive straight to Mount Phoenix to get it myself!”
“Oh, right! Why didn’t I think of that? Mount Phoenix is only a half-hour drive from my place, so it’s practically around the corner!”
In just an hour, Stone Creek Village was teeming with people and vehicles — private cars, electric scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles. Dozens of travelers from distant places had arrived, all drawn by the lure of the Chinese ricefish.
The moment they laid eyes on Su Ling, their hearts raced with exhilaration. Seeing him in person, they found him even more stunning than on the live stream!
Shyly, a girl with a notebook in hand approached Su Ling and asked for his signature. With a gentle smile, he politely declined.
After all, he was not a celebrity and had no interest in the whole fandom thing.
The girl’s face fell with disappointment as she shook off the idea. Pouting, she trudged over to the line for the fresh goods the villagers were selling.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng loomed beside Su Ling, a silent guardian whose cold, commanding presence kept fans at bay.
Upon seeing this, the viewers erupted into fervent discussion, their opinions flying fast and furious.
“Going to buy fish in person doesn’t seem like a great idea. I just can’t shake the feeling I’d be bothering Cutie.”
“Exactly! Why can’t she just keep her distance? It’s absurd to ask for a signature, especially when she’s not even here to chase celebrities!”
“Don’t bring your fandom nonsense here! Cutie is different!”
Su Ling read the comments on the screen and smiled warmly. “Thank you all for your love and support. But I encourage you to turn your attention to Mount Phoenix. There are lovely guesthouses, interesting agritourism businesses, green agricultural products, refreshing Dewfall Tea, and stunning scenery. I warmly invite everyone to come and visit!”
This was the perfect way to advertise, especially with Mount Phoenix soaring in popularity. At the same time, some netizens had unearthed recent news about Lin Enterprises’ investment in Sylvan Willows River Corridor, with Mount Phoenix featured as one of its key developments.
Thanks to Lin Enterprises’ reputation, the topic #Mount Phoenix# gradually climbed its way up the list of trending topics on Weibo.
As usual, the fishmongers from town drove their electric tricycles to Stone Creek Village to procure Chinese ricefish. Before they even reached the village entrance, they were astonished by the bustling activity in the fields. Villagers beamed with joy as they skillfully caught fish in their baskets, while a line of cars parked along the roadside and a long line formed in front of a canopy tent.
“What on earth is going on here?”
“Don’t know? Could it be that fishmongers from other towns have come to buy up the fish?”
“I don’t think so. Those are definitely private cars, and those people don’t look like fishmongers.”
“What’s going on with Stone Creek Village this year? Just recently, vegetable prices surged and ran out of stock, and now even Chinese ricefish are selling like hotcakes!”
“Come on, hurry! If we dawdle, there’ll be no fish left to buy!”
With those words, the crowd rushed over. Spotting a familiar face, they quickly pulled him aside and bombarded him with questions.
“Oh, you’re buying fish? You’ll need to join the queue over there,” the villager explained with a goofy grin, pointing in that direction.
“Um, the thing is…” the fishmonger in blue hesitated, “we’re looking to buy in bulk, not just a small quantity.”
The villager scratched his head and replied, “Bulk purchase? Then, you’ll have to speak with Mr. Su about that. All the village’s agricultural products are handled by him now.”
The fishmongers froze in confusion. Mr. Su? Who’s that? Second Master Su, maybe?
But didn’t Second Master Su pass away? Is there another person with the surname Su in Stone Creek Village that I haven’t heard of?
Baffled and full of questions, the fishmongers walked to the roadside canopy tent, only to be greeted by two incredibly attractive and charismatic young men.
Who are they? I’ve never seen them before, so they can’t be from the village, right?
Su Ling’s gaze fell on the fishmongers, and a warm smile tugged at his lips. “Hello there, are you here to buy fish as well?”
“Uh… Y-yes, we’re here to buy fish,” the fishmonger in blue stammered, his cheeks flushing a deep red. He had never seen someone so beautiful before and could hardly get his words out.
Maintaining an elegant smile, Su Ling instructed, “If you’re here to buy fish, please line up over there.”
“… We’re not… we’re not here to buy just one or two…” the fishmonger in blue stumbled over his words, his anxiety getting the better of him. Behind him, a middle-aged man could not hold back and interrupted, “Are you Mr. Su? We’re fishmongers from Sylvan Willows Town wet market, and we’re here to buy in large quantities. Would it be possible for us to cut in line?”
“Fishmongers?” Su Ling reiterated, realization dawning on his face. “That’s no problem at all.”
It almost slipped his mind that the Chinese ricefish from Stone Creek Village were usually sold to the fishmongers from town, but the prices were often driven down. This left the villagers not only taking a loss but also struggling to sell their fish.
With a playful smirk, he questioned, “How many fish do you want?”
The fishmongers stated the amount they intended to buy, but upon hearing Su Ling’s quoted price, they burst into exclamations, whispers of disbelief spreading through the crowd.
“Fifteen yuan1 CNY 15 is approximately US $2.06. a catty? Are you joking, Mr. Su? The fish were only five yuan2 CNY 5 is approximately US $0.69. last year, and now you’re asking fifteen? Are you trying to scam us?”
A sudden increase of ten yuan3 CNY 10 is approximately US $1.38. !? That’s outright daylight robbery!
With calm composure, Su Ling stated, “This year, the village’s agricultural products are being sold online, and we’ve already received over ten thousand orders today alone. The Chinese ricefish is flying off the shelves at twenty yuan4 CNY 20 is approximately US $2.75. a catty, but don’t worry, I’ll set some aside for you at a special price of fifteen yuan a catty. You won’t find a better deal anywhere else.”
In an instant, the fishmongers were left utterly speechless at the words.
Sold online?
Ten thousand orders?
Set aside some fish?
A special price of fifteen yuan a catty?
Is the world changing too fast, or are we just unable to keep up?
This is just surreal!
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