Transmigrated As Cannon Fodder Omega, Their Knees Bent Chapter 12

 Chapter 12: Wear the Cannon Fodder Outfit and They’ll Offer Their Knees

Fans who were diligently trying to flood the comments with negative remarks about Lou Ting: “???”

[What did you say?]

[I didn’t see it clearly because I was refreshing the page too quickly.]

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[Although I’m a fan of Zhan Yunqi, I think… it’s all Zhan Yunqi’s fault! Lou Ting looks so handsome, how could he personally attack someone?!]

[Before watching the live stream: I wish Lou Ting would die! After watching the live stream: Lou Ting looks so handsome, there must be a reason for him to hit someone! QAQ]

[Hahaha! You, the one above me with the number from Zhan Yunqi’s national fan club, what are you even saying?!]

[Sigh, with things turning out like this, it will be hard for Zhan Yunqi if he’s not even more handsome than Lou Ting.]

[I’m not a fan of anyone, but after looking at the pictures, I can only say: How could Lou Ting be wrong when he looks so handsome? It’s definitely Zhan Yunqi’s fault!]

…

Lou Ting had fewer fans, and even though the live stream attracted some casual fans, they were all inexperienced in dealing with negative comments. The long-time fans of Lou Ting anxiously gathered in a group, managing the situation to prevent Lou Ting from seeing those hurtful remarks.

However, the release of Lou Ting’s photos proved to be more effective than anything else. Some of the comments were still there when you clicked on those accounts that were insulting Lou Ting, but on the other hand, praises for his appearance started pouring in.

Nevertheless, this situation did ease the minds of his fans. The public opinion was gradually shifting in Lou Ting’s favor, which was exactly what he had hoped for.

However, the evidence in his hands hadn’t been presented yet, and the current situation was somewhat unexpected for Lou Ting. If public opinion leans in his favor, it would make things easier for him in the future.

However, while Lou Ting was feeling relaxed, Zhan Yunqi was in a state of confusion. He was being ridiculed and attacked, and it was driving him crazy. He had enlisted the help of several marketing accounts just to make the situation blow up. But now? How long had it been? How did things take such a sudden turn and become like this out of nowhere?! Zhan Yunqi was on the verge of losing his mind.

“What’s going on?! Are these fans out of their minds?! I’m the one who got hit! Why are they all siding with Lou Ting?!” Zhan Yunqi was so angry that he threw his phone to the ground. The fragile screen immediately cracked.

Despite that, Zhan Yunqi’s anger didn’t subside in the slightest. His chest heaved several times, and after failing to suppress his anger, he picked up the phone again and dialed a number that was all too familiar to him.

“Qian Ge, I need to talk about something…”

—

In the final live broadcast of the first episode, all the contestants would be invited back on stage.

Lou Ting started feeling drowsy after drinking tea, but he managed to stay awake. Sometimes lying down when feeling tired would make one more alert, but staying awake for too long would only make one more exhausted.

By the time it was his turn to go on stage, Lou Ting was feeling so sleepy that he almost saw double. Yu Senze was standing in front of him, and when he felt someone touch his back, he cautiously turned to see Lou Ting. He looked at him with a questioning gaze, asking, “What’s wrong?”

Lou Ting shook his head and said, “Nothing.”

At that moment, the host noticed their interaction and quickly turned around, coming in front of Yu Senze. She playfully narrowed her eyes and said, “Are you two whispering to each other?”

Yu Senze replied, “Yes.”

“Wow!” The host exaggerated her tone. “Looks like you two have a good relationship.”

“Hmm!” Yu Senze cooperated in a special way and discreetly tapped Lou Ting on the shoulder.

Lou Ting stood there in a daze, feeling like he was about to fall asleep.

He forced himself to open his eyes and nodded in agreement, “Yes…” But halfway through his sentence, he let out a sneeze.

Host: “???”

Barrage: […]

[Hahaha, oh my goodness, that sneeze was so genuine!]

[Honey, where’s the burden of being an idol?]

[Oh my, so adorable. He’s all energetic and lively on stage, but behind the scenes, he sneezes and rubs his eyes like this. I absolutely adore this contrast!]

[I am the tear at the corner of Lou Ting’s eye! He wiped it away, so let’s consider that we’re having children together.]

[Damn… sister in the front, did you bring too many tissues?]

[You all just want to call him “husband,” but am I the only one who wants to hear him cry out? Honestly, Lou Ting’s hands are the most beautiful I’ve seen in the industry. They’re slender and elegant, not thin and frail like dry bones. If he grabs a red sheet… hiss!]

[??? Have some decency! Look at what Zhan Yunqi has become after being beaten up, and you’re here daydreaming.]

…

It was also the first time the host had seen someone on stage struggling to keep their eyes open due to drowsiness. She quickly waved her hand to signal the camera to zoom in because without a close-up shot, it wouldn’t make sense.

As a result, the big screen in the venue was filled with Lou Ting’s face, and the viewers in the live broadcast room enjoyed a sudden onslaught of his beautiful and close-up features.

“Wow! Ahhh!” The audience couldn’t help but exclaim.

The viewers in the live broadcast room were flooded with comments:

[Amazing!]

[Is this beauty and flawless skin real?]

[Lou Ting is such a fool. If I had his looks, I would show off my face to the heavens. Yet, he still hides it away!]

A few judges were standing at the front, engaged in a discussion when they heard the audience cheering. Unable to resist, they turned around and happened to see Lou Ting rubbing his eyes, trying to stay awake.

Ba Yanchen grinned when he saw this.

Xie Rongrong already had a favorable impression of Lou Ting, but now her desire to recruit him into her team grew even stronger.

Even Yan Zige couldn’t help but curl his lips and say, “Good mindset.”

The host had a script in her hand that outlined the director’s predetermined flow. Originally, there was no opportunity for Lou Ting to have any screen time. However, when he went on stage, the director held his hand and told him that Lou Ting must be shown on camera during the program.

That’s how the current scene came about.

However, since it was an added duration midway, it couldn’t be too long. Otherwise, the scheduled interview content would be greatly reduced, and in the event of a stage accident, the host would be held responsible.

So the host kept track of the time and when it was almost up, she turned to the next guest.

After the live broadcast ended, Lou Ting refused all greetings and the director’s suggestion to go out for a meal. Exhausted, he returned to his dormitory and fell asleep.

The temperature inside the room was always kept at the most comfortable level by the constant temperature system.

Unbeknownst to him, a faint, elegant, and chilly fragrance slowly permeated the room, filling it in no time.

In a half-dream state, feeling a bit cold, Lou Ting squinted his eyes and removed another quilt from the bed. He stacked the two quilts together and covered himself before going back to sleep.

He slept soundly through the night until the early morning.

Not sure if the quilt was too thick, Lou Ting felt sweaty and uncomfortable. He opened his eyes and lay on the bed for a while before pushing aside the blanket and getting up to go to the bathroom.

“Bzzz.”

“Bzzz.”

…

Before going to sleep, Lou Ting had put his phone on silent to avoid being disturbed.

After taking a shower, Lou Ting dried his hair and walked out. In the short time he was in the bathroom, he received four messages from He Yunzhou.

He Yunzhou: [Do you have time later? I want to discuss the divorce agreement with you.]

He Yunzhou: [Or maybe tomorrow.]

He Yunzhou: [Are you asleep?]

He Yunzhou: [Let’s talk tomorrow then. Goodnight.]

Lou Ting had slept for a considerable amount of time and wasn’t even the slightest bit sleepy. He picked up his phone and dialed He Yunzhou’s number directly.

He Yunzhou apparently hadn’t put down his phone either, as he answered quickly. “You’re not sleeping?”

“Took a shower,” Lou Ting said. “Choose a place, I’ll come over now.”

He Yunzhou didn’t waste time and replied, “Okay.”

After ending the call, the meeting location was sent to Lou Ting’s phone.

There were no restrictions in the program’s dormitory. Requirements such as not going out during the recording period, not carrying phones, or not keeping snacks were all nonexistent.

It wasn’t because there was no one enforcing the rules.

It was because… the director couldn’t afford to offend those big shots, and it would be too obvious if he imposed strict rules on less popular stars individually. So he simply didn’t bother with any requirements.

In the evening, Lou Ting purposely wore a slightly thicker coat when he went out.

The place chosen by He Yunzhou wasn’t far from him, just a three-minute walk away. Lou Ting even doubted if He Yunzhou had selected the location based on his address.

Even at this late hour, the coffee shop was still open.

As soon as Lou Ting entered, a waiter approached him and said, “Hello, do you have a reservation?”

Lou Ting nodded and replied, “Number five.”

“Very well, sir. This way, please.” The waiter led him to the entrance of a private room. “This coffee shop is self-service throughout. Click on the bottom left corner of the table to bring up the ordering panel. After placing your order, the robot will serve your meal within ten minutes.”

After Lou Ting entered, the waiter remained at the door and didn’t follow inside. Instead, he slightly bowed and said, “Enjoy your meal.” Then he closed the door.

The private room was on the third floor.

The coffee shop’s private rooms were generally not very large, just a table in the center with soft chairs on either side.

However… on the left side, there was a floor-to-ceiling window.

From the outside, only a wall could be seen.

It was probably specially treated.

The night streets were filled with the scent of fireworks. The barbecue stalls hadn’t been replaced by the changes of time; they had just become more environmentally friendly.

Inside the room, the temperature was maintained, so even though the cold wind blew outside, there was no sense of chill inside.

Lou Ting poured himself a glass of ice water and drank it sip by sip.

He wasn’t particularly hungry, so he didn’t order anything. He simply waited for He Yunzhou to arrive and sign the divorce agreement to be done with it.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

Lou Ting said, “Come in.”

He didn’t have to wait long before He Yunzhou arrived. He was indeed fast.

As Lou Ting thought this, he looked up and suddenly froze.

— The person who entered was not He Yunzhou.

The young man had picturesque brows and eyes. His narrow, phoenix-like eyes were framed by a petite and slightly upturned nose. He exuded a cold and distant temperament, even giving off a sense of keeping strangers at bay. His fair skin was as smooth as snow under the vibrant red velvet cloak. In comparison, his lips were pale, and his mouth was slightly pursed, only showing a hint of color.

In that instant of eye contact, the young man parted his thin lips and said, “You must be Lou Ting?”

“Yes,” Lou Ting replied with a question, “And you are…”

The young man nodded and extended his hand toward him.

“Ji Xing.”

*****

Translator’s note: I thought that this novel will win the poll because it was already so close to Saturday, and now it didn’t win. I have prepared translated chapters for the mass release. hehe. *sweat* I’ll just release a few chapters, and the rest of the chapters will wait another day. hehe. 

The release for Managing a Divine Beast Kindergarten In the Immortal Realm will come late as… I haven’t prepared a lot. LOL. 

Thanks for reading!