C5 Mr Vicissitude's Performance Was Bound to be a Hit! the Movie's Popularity Was Bound to Skyrocket

By dinner time, Qin Mo had settled for a quick meal of instant noodles.

The clothes he'd ordered from a local shop had arrived as well.

Qin Mo changed into his new outfit, combed his hair, rolled up his pant legs, and slipped into his leather shoes barefoot.

He now looked the part of a brooding, world-weary man.

With his freshly cleaned guitar in tow, he headed out.

Qin Mo had picked up some essentials: a phone stand, sound system, microphone, and a portable power supply.

His wallet felt the hit—music was a costly pursuit, with even the basic gear racking up a hefty bill!

Prepared, Qin Mo set out.

His first destination was Wenxiu Park, close to the mall.

The bustling underground passages were no place for his current setup.

The tranquility of the park would serve him better.

After setting up his phone stand, Qin Mo logged into the newly registered live stream.

Predictably, he started with zero viewers.

But Qin Mo wasn't worried. Conboat typically provided new streamers with some initial traffic.

Depending on his performance, they might boost his visibility.

Seated on a platform beside the park's flowerbeds, Qin Mo strummed his guitar.

He began with a few global hits to draw a crowd.

Before long, he had attracted his first group of spectators.

Some even tossed money into his guitar case.

"Not bad! How about another song?"

"How much to request a song, buddy?"

"Can you sing 'I'm Heartbroken'? I'll give you 100 for one song—it's my girlfriend's birthday today!"

The young man who spoke dropped money into the case and lifted his phone, video chatting with his girlfriend.

Qin Mo obliged, singing the requested song.

The girl must have been pleased, as her boyfriend was overjoyed.

He lavished Qin Mo with praise and promised to share his performance on social media.

Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully logging into the live broadcast room and kicking off your streaming career. You've earned a live broadcast gift pack!

Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing your first street performance and unlocking a hidden mission!

Ding! A hidden mission has been activated: perform three times at various locations and receive a thousand tips from the audience to earn a set of Grade S stage equipment!

This mission seems quite challenging!

Qin Mo decided to focus on nailing the first performance. Based on its success, he would plan his subsequent shows.

He had already delivered four hits that were all the rage in this world, including the one he had just sung.

The other three were "I Believe You Won't Leave Me," "I Have a Wish," and "Love on a Rainy Night." (Fictional songs)

After a brief pause to catch his breath, he opened the live broadcast gift bag.

Inside, he found an A-level host's affinity essence, a manual of A-level hosting techniques, and a boost to the initial popularity of his live stream.

Truth be told, Qin Mo, who had been a singer in a past life before transitioning to a talent manager, didn't have much use for affinity or speaking skills.

A manager has to be adept at dealing with all kinds of people!

But the initial popularity boost for his live stream was invaluable.

He saw it was 100,000 visitors—real visitors at that!

Normally, you'd have to pay a pretty penny for that kind of traffic!

Qin Mo didn't hesitate to activate it.

In just five minutes, the viewership soared, stabilizing at 100,132.

The extra 132 were the organic viewers he'd already attracted.

Bolstered by this surge in popularity, Qin Mo felt a surge of confidence.

He waved to the camera, greeting his new online friends.

The chat lit up with messages.

"Wow, this uncle's got style!"

"Sick of pretty boys, this rugged, refined look is really hitting the spot!"

"Isn't this the same guy I saw performing at Wenxiu Park? He's live streaming too!"

"Uncle, sing 'Heart-Wrenching Cry' for us, will you? I'm obsessed with that tune!"

Qin Mo grinned, already having a strategy for his setlist.

He couldn't just cater to one or two fans' requests—he had just started streaming, after all.

He needed to build his brand, to connect with his audience through even better music!

With a calm demeanor, Qin Mo announced, "Thanks for tuning in, folks. I've got an original song I'd like to dedicate to all of you!"

After finishing his introduction, Qin Mo plucked the zither strings and began his performance.

He sang a folk song from his past life titled "I Heard." Perhaps the end of a failed marriage had brought this tune to mind.

While it didn't quite measure up to classics like "Dusk" and "When Love Becomes Past," it had enjoyed a spell of popularity on TikTok previously. Qin Mo was experimenting, seeking a style that would resonate with the Blue Star audience.

"I squandered the best years of my life."

"I let her slip away."

"I've dreamed of that moment time and again."

"Hello, how are you?"

"Do you remember that scorching summer?"

"Do you remember that place?"

"Do you remember the cheeks wet with tears?"

"Hi, how are you?"

The live audience reacted positively.

"Nicely sung!"

"It's my first time hearing this genre. It's quite refreshing!"

"This singer has depth!"

"The song's good, though it seems a bit heavy."

In the live broadcast room, viewers had already begun sending Qin Mo gifts like lanterns and hearts.

Qin Mo selected a few comments from fans to respond to.

"I have a few more songs to share. Once I'm done here, I'll head to the studio to record them. Please continue to support original music!"

Let's support the original music of "Other People!"

Being a copycat required a thick skin!

Next, he sang "When Love Becomes Past" and "Dusk."

The former was a sophisticated composition, best savored in the quiet of the night.

"Dusk," on the other hand, was instantly captivating, its melody spreading quickly.

"I still remember the tears falling from your eyes."

"In the turmoil, a sensation of scalding tears."

"The horizon at dusk, severing the threads of happiness and joy."

"Our love has turned to illusion."

As the final note of "Dusk" faded, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The cash in the tip box might not have been large bills, but it was quickly becoming a small mountain.

The live broadcast's popularity was soaring!

During the climax of "Dusk," the stream was featured on the Conboat platform's category page, and the online viewership broke the million mark!

Surpassing a million so swiftly was beyond Qin Mo's expectations.

Generous viewers began sending tips.

Qin Mo received an array of gifts.

"Listeners, there's no need to tip me. A bit of warm encouragement would be enough."

At this moment, the tips weren't the priority—it was all about the buzz!

Topics with a punch were key to sparking a conversation!

Qin Mo was on a mission to earn cash and claim the spotlight!

He needed to craft a narrative, steer public interest, and draw in the crowds!

Money was tight, and for the sake of survival, playing the sympathy card was the move to make.

Sharing his plight might win him some sympathy and attention, and that was far from the worst thing he could do.

He tapped on his phone, updating his live stream's title and description.

"Bar's shut down, facing bankruptcy, singing on the streets for a little love and support!"

His followers began to show concern for Qin Mo's predicament.

"Did the uncle's bar really close down?"

"Uncle, don't worry. With your talent, there's no doubt you'll make a comeback."

Qin Mo offered a serene smile to the camera.

"Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm not giving up!"

He was building his popularity, aiming to get his persona and creations noticed. That would pave the way for his future!

In this parallel world, much like Earth, capitalism was king, making it incredibly tough for an underdog to get noticed.

Sometimes, a little theatrics were necessary.

Qin Mo pulled out a sign from his backpack.

It read:

"Down on his luck, middle-aged man here. Bar's closed, bankruptcy looms. Stranger, could you spare a warm embrace?"

This tactic was a staple among influencers in his past life.

But in this world, it was uncharted territory.

The crowd murmured sympathetically.

A hushed voice questioned, "Is he a con artist?"