C10 My Future Is Not a Dream!!

Yu Ke'er can be a bit headstrong and spoiled with Qin Mo, but when she's in front of an audience, she's charming and gracious, truly embodying a star. She waved to greet everyone.

"Hey, everyone! Qin Mo is a very important friend of mine, and I'm here to cheer him on!"

"Do you like Ke'er? Make sure to support him just like you support me!"

The crowd's excitement grew even louder.

Is this guy really Ke'er's friend? Ke'er is everyone's sweetheart, and she's calling this guy a very important friend. Is this an announcement?

Don't be ridiculous! Ke'er is my idol! She'll never date anyone!

Without saying much more, Yu Ke'er began singing her hit song, "Sweetheart Kitty." Her style is all about being cute, and she sang while making playful cat gestures. Instantly, she drew everyone in the underground passageway to her.

Twitter, Conboat, and social media were buzzing.

"Check it out! Yu Ke'er is in the underground passage, cheering for Qin Mo!"

"To have Yu Ke'er perform with him, this guy must be something!"

"Yu Ke'er sings 'Sweetheart Kitty' to boost Qin Mo's popularity, emphasizing he's a 'very important friend.' Get the scoop!"

Qin Mo watched as the crowd quickly gathered, and the live stream numbers skyrocketed, feeling a bit helpless. Yu Ke'er is sweet, and her songs are even sweeter, so capturing attention is inevitable.

The live stream hitting ten million viewers was entirely because she's a celebrity with massive appeal! Just like on Earth, having talent alone isn't enough on Blue Star. In the internet age, what's needed is popularity and influencers; as long as you can go viral, your skill level isn't that crucial. This is a major reason why the entertainment industry is so chaotic. Nevertheless, Yu Ke'er's appearance brought a huge surge of traffic to Qin Mo. The tips quickly surpassed a thousand. On-site QR code donations exceeded ten thousand dollars, and in the live stream, rockets worth a thousand dollars each were flying everywhere.

Ding... Congratulations, host! You've completed the task with over a thousand tips. Please claim your reward! Qin Mo stored the sound system extraction card in the virtual panel's backpack. Ding... The live stream audience has surpassed ten million. Congratulations, host! You've unlocked a hidden achievement. Please claim your reward! Qin Mo mentally retrieved the gift pack from the virtual screen. Upon opening it, he found a handheld megaphone prop, seemingly for cheering.

Usage Instructions: This prop doubles the live stream's popularity value, based on the current real-time online numbers, and can be used three times. Special Note: Visitor sources are genuine and traceable, so the system won't flag it as fake data. Feel free to use it. Qin Mo was thrilled. Online traffic is so expensive these days! Someone calculated that acquiring a new visitor costs about a dollar. Doubling the popularity value isn't very useful when the base is low, but once it grows, each doubling brings in an astounding number of real visitors!

Imagine this: gaining an extra ten million visitors instantly! It's like having a cheat code!

Ding... New task received: Please sign up for a music reality show and win the championship. Click to view specific rewards!

Qin Mo didn't check it immediately.

Yu Ke'er was enthusiastically singing, performing not only her own hits "Sweetheart Kitty" and "Romantic Heartbeat," but also a few songs Qin Mo had posted on Conboat yesterday. She sang a cappella, and her voice was captivating.

The audience numbers were skyrocketing!

Qin Mo activated a multiplier tool.

The live stream's popularity data surged wildly, quickly reaching a peak of 25 million viewers.

Yu Ke'er was stunned by the numbers!

She stopped singing and turned to Qin Mo.

"Your stream's popularity is incredible! When I was new, having a hundred thousand viewers a day was great. Twenty-five million is beyond imagination! It seems everyone, like me, appreciates your musical talent!"

Qin Mo pulled Yu Ke'er close and whispered, "Thanks for the support! I'll treat you to dinner sometime. It's cold outside, and you're not dressed warmly enough. You should head back before you catch a cold."

Yu Ke'er's eyes sparkled with surprise.

"Are you worried about me?"

Qin Mo was momentarily at a loss for words. He didn't want her to catch a cold, but also thought it was best for her to leave before any rumors started that could be troublesome for both of them.

If I were to say it outright, it might come off as a bit harsh, but Ke'er really was a big help today.

Before Qin Mo could respond, Ke'er jumped up with excitement. "Hey, mister, you're all talk but a softie at heart! Does this mean we're friends now since you're starting to care about me?"

Qin Mo sighed, "I'll treat you to dinner later, but let me finish performing first!"

"Okay, okay, I promise to be good and stand right here like a lucky charm!" Ke'er placed her small hands on her cheeks, forming a flower shape, and smiled without saying another word.

If someone else did such a childish gesture, it might seem forced. But this girl radiated a genuine innocence, always brimming with childlike enthusiasm and simplicity. Her big, sparkling eyes were as clear as crystal.

Qin Mo glanced at her bare legs, worried she might be cold. He took off his dark gray denim jacket and handed it to her.

Ke'er couldn't refuse, so she wrapped the jacket around her legs, teasing, "There's a kind of cold that comes from you thinking I'm cold! Next time I help you perform, bring me some warm pants!"

Qin Mo didn't reply; he had a promise to keep to his fans—sing a new song after a thousand likes. He had originally planned to sing something that matched his somber image, like a powerful ballad that could resonate even in an underground passage.

But now, the appearance of Ke'er disrupted his original rhythm. Regardless, the little girl was there to support him, and the atmosphere became lively. Qin Mo didn't want to be too sentimental or overly emotional, so he decided to sing an inspirational song as a way to thank Ke'er and his online supporters.

He thought for a moment and spoke into the microphone. "Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I will stick to my dreams and never give up! Here's a song, 'My Future is Not a Dream,' for everyone!"

Qin Mo strummed his guitar and began to sing.

"Are you like me, bowing your head under the sun?"

"Working hard in silence, sweating it out?"

"Are you like me, facing indifference?"

"Yet never giving up on the life you want?"

"Are you like me, busy chasing every day?"

"Chasing an unexpected tenderness?"

"Are you like me, once lost and confused?"

"Wandering at the crossroads time and again?"

Qin Mo's slightly husky yet warm voice, combined with the straightforward and heartfelt lyrics, brought a pure sense of emotion to the audience. While most popular songs on Blue Star were exaggerated love ballads, Qin Mo's song spoke from the perspective of ordinary people, telling the story of life's struggles. The image of working hard yet feeling lost perfectly resonated with everyone.

"My future isn't a dream."

"I live every minute with purpose."

"My future isn't a dream."

"My heart moves with hope."

"Moves with hope."

The realistic lyrics of the verse and the heartfelt call of the chorus inspired those around to reflect on life. When the song ended, the applause was thunderous and unending. Somehow, this guy seemed quite motivational!

After finishing the song, Qin Mo exchanged a few words with the audience and announced the time and place for his next performance. Then he quickly signed off.

The crowd continued to film him and Yu Ke'er with their phones. Qin Mo needed to head home to drop off some things, and Yu Ke'er eagerly followed him.

When they reached downstairs, Yu Ke'er couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Ahem... So, about that dinner you promised, are we going to do that?"

As if worried Qin Mo might refuse, she added with a hint of pleading, "It's pretty late now; you wouldn't want me to go home alone, would you? That could be a bit dangerous..."

Qin Mo turned to look at her. The night had fallen, and the soft, milky moonlight illuminated her stunning face, making her appear even more beautiful and charming. Her eyes, brighter than the stars, were filled with anticipation as she gazed intently at him.

Of course, Qin Mo had no intention of leaving such a lovely girl alone on the street.

However, this girl has bodyguards! Qin Mo had noticed that every time she went out, there were always four or five men following her at a distance. Qin Mo pointed to the security booth at the entrance of the neighborhood. "I'll leave the equipment there, grab a bite to eat, and then I'll take you back!" It was like a bucket of cold water had been dumped on her; all her enthusiasm was completely extinguished.

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