C3 He Really Went In!

In Lulu's observation, it wasn't just the tardy Dinghai University students who were left standing outside the door; even the eager streamers who had tried to cut in front of her to catch some heat were barred entry.

Only a select few media outlets, personally invited by the organizers, were granted access to the auditorium.

Lulu had a sinking feeling that this was probably the end of the line for her.

"Excuse me, student, please cooperate with our procedures!"

The two security guards had no patience for Lulu's hesitation and were poised to escort her out.

"She's with me. Let her through!"

Xu Wenn glanced over, his shirt still torn, clearly not willing to let Lulu slip away.

He was determined to keep the streamer in his sights until she had made amends for the damage.

The guards gave Lulu a once-over, then eyed Xu Wenn with a puzzled look before stepping aside, allowing Lulu to enter the auditorium amidst a flurry of astonished stares.

"What's the deal? I thought we couldn't get in?"

"What happened to those two guys who bet on the rockets?"

"You bet, you pay up! Let those rockets soar!"

"Make it snappy! Hahaha!"

Lulu's live stream was suddenly awash with a barrage of comments, as viewers began tagging the earlier bettors.

A brief silence was followed by the grand display of large rocket effects slowly emerging on the stream.

Receiving the generous tips, Lulu was utterly gobsmacked.

"Ah, this... I mean... what?"

A single big rocket on TikTok was far from cheap, and just one was enough for Lulu to cover the cost of Xu Wenn's shirt.

For a small-time anchor like her, earning that much in a whole day of streaming was a rare feat.

But now, in mere minutes, she had witnessed her phone screen light up with the effect multiple times.

She was hit by the realization that broadcasting Lu Ming might not be as lucrative as focusing on Xu Wenn.

This guy, a seemingly average student from a humble background, had managed to get the security to open doors for him. Was there more to him than met the eye?

Lu Ming was out of reach, but Xu Wenn was the golden goose she could actually cling to!

"Don't wander off, stick with me!"

Xu Wenn, wary of Lulu making a dash for it, firmly took hold of her and led her straight to the front row of the auditorium.

"Hey, you... What are you up to?!"

Lulu was still lost in thought when she suddenly found herself being ushered toward the stage.

"Damn, the petite anchor Lulu actually made it into the auditorium!"

"Unbelievable! I'm totally blown away!"

"Quick, tag your significant others to watch this!"

"This is going to be huge!"

In a flash, the viewers who caught on in Lulu's live broadcast swiftly jumped to other streams to spread the word.

Lulu's longtime fans were thrilled. Their beloved Lulu, the anchor they'd supported, had made it into the auditorium as a personal broadcaster.

And the kicker? Lulu was the only one granted access!

Now was the time to shine—if not now, when?

Within minutes, Lulu's live stream was swarming with viewers, including a noticeable influx of female fans.

Naturally, most were drawn by the allure of Lu Ming's reputation.

"Holy cow! She actually got into the auditorium!"

"This host is incredible!"

"How did I not discover such an amazing host before?"

New fans were abuzz with conversation, many of whom had switched from other streams where their hosts were left stranded outside the auditorium doors.

This was a moment of triumph for Lulu's dedicated followers.

Sure, your host is impressive, but did she make it into Dinghai University's auditorium?

Your host might be wealthy, but isn't she just standing outside, relegated to watching the big screen?

It felt as if their own status was elevated by their host's achievement.

Lulu had never seen anything like this since she started streaming. Her usual audience of just over a hundred had exploded to tens of thousands, and the chat was a blur of comments, too fast to follow.

Dumbfounded, Lulu finally responded to her audience's prodding, lifting her phone to capture the stage.

"Fellow students, let's uphold our school motto: 'Self-strengthening, never stopping!' I aspire for each of you to surpass me, to give back more to society, and to enrich our nation..."

At the podium stood a young man, impeccably dressed, with hair combed to perfection, a slender figure, and a pale, handsome face, delivering his speech with conviction.

The audience was captivated, hanging on his every word.

He was none other than Lu Ming!

"Roar! It's Senior Brother Lu Ming!"

"He's so dreamy! I'm calling dibs on him as my husband!"

"Back off! He's already my hubby!"

"I want to have his babies..."

"When's his debut? I'd sell my own husband to support him!"

"Goodness, he's so attractive! Even as a guy, I'm totally smitten!"

"Are the folks upstairs a bit twisted or what?"

The moment they laid eyes on the protagonist, bathed in a radiant halo, the live stream room went wild. A flurry of comments and virtual gifts filled the air, the "fans" seemingly losing all sense of reason.

Lulu was overwhelmed, her hand clutching her phone shaking ever so slightly.

Tiktok quickly picked up on the frenzy in the live stream and promptly boosted Lulu's feed, even swapping out the top trending spot with her stream in an instant.

In the live stream room of Tiktok's First Lady, Zhou Baobao:

"Sis, your top spot just got bumped!"

Zhou Baobao paused, taken aback by her assistant's discreet heads-up.

"What happened?"

As Tiktok's premier Famous Anchor, she had always treated the top spot as her own private property. As long as she was online, she wouldn't stand for anyone stealing her thunder.

It's common knowledge that with Tiktok's traffic, even a brief stint as the headline could fill a host's plate, let alone holding it for an extended period.

Zhou Baobao's long-term headline dominance was all thanks to her financial clout!

Few dared to challenge Tiktok's First Lady head-on, knowing it would likely end in mutual destruction. The hosts weren't foolish; they knew they couldn't win, so why bother being the sacrificial lamb?

Today, Zhou Baobao had splurged two hundred 'dabulus' to firmly secure her headline spot, pouring over half a million into each time slot. And now, in less than half a day, she was dethroned.

This meant her investment of two hundred 'dabulus' had gone down the drain.

"Quick, find out who took my headline and how much they spent!"

Zhou Baobao, only briefly thrown off, swiftly instructed her assistant. She was eager to find out which audacious streamer on Tiktok had the gall to challenge her!

Xu Wenn was blissfully unaware that his casual act had set off a tidal wave in Lulu's live stream. Clutching his water bottle and nibbling on a bun, he was preoccupied with wrapping up his speech quickly so he could dash off to the lab to press on with his experiments.

He had a slew of theoretical ideas that demanded concrete experimental validation!

On the stage, Lu Ming was delivering his speech when his eyes caught a glimpse of a familiar figure at the back of the auditorium, gripping a water bottle. A surge of excitement washed over his face.

Little did anyone know, his primary reason for being here was to seek out this very man; attending the ceremony was merely incidental.

The generous donation of one hundred million was made entirely out of respect for him.

Of course, as the CEO of Soaring Distance Company, Lu Ming wasn't averse to seizing the opportunity to polish his own image, given the right circumstances.

But now, with the man of the hour finally in sight, Lu Ming saw no point in squandering any more time on this tedious ceremony.