This Star Only Wants More Money - Chapter 26
Translator: Diviner
“Sis, sis… wake up, your eyes are glazed over.”
In the spacious apartment, Cheng Luan, who had stood up from the sofa, was still holding her phone, staring at the screen that read, “The streamer has ended their broadcast, go check out other streams.” She hadn’t snapped out of it for a long time.
The scene at the end of the broadcast was incredibly shocking for any fan!
What kind of plot twist was this? A miraculous turnaround from the depths of defeat to victory… This kind of win was a clean sweep; the opposition didn’t even have a chance to salvage their reputation or spin the narrative—they were utterly crushed!
If Xu Feng had merely eked out a win through sheer strength, there would still have been plenty of voices twisting facts and spreading conspiracy theories afterward.
But this time, not only did he demonstrate undeniable skill and claim an unquestionable victory, but he also managed to expose all those bloggers and streamers who had tried to tear him down.
Cheng Luan finally understood what Xu Feng meant when he had confidently told her earlier that he was prepared.
Why had he been so calm and composed from start to finish? It was because failure was never an option for him!
Playing two roles himself, he managed to display two completely different styles, delivering such an outstanding performance, and even using two original songs to challenge each other, fully showcasing Xu Feng’s incredible talent.
For others, one song could keep them fed for years!
The final moment when Xu Feng revealed his identity and the relaxed or even leisurely state he displayed was something Cheng Luan had never seen before.
Having a request and getting it done by paying for it seemed amusing, but wasn’t it also a display of immense confidence?
In the entertainment industry, if you can get things done 100% of the time, who cares about money?
Cheng Zhao, who had never seen his usually reserved and composed elder sister show such an expression, hesitated for a long time before tentatively asking, “Sis, how about I introduce you to Xu Feng? I have his WeChat.”
“No need.” Cheng Luan finally regained her composure, her bright eyes dimming as she put her phone away. “The way to add someone as a friend matters; it makes no sense if you do it.”
“By the way, aren’t you organizing your department’s graduation performance? Why are you playing on your phone? Aren’t you afraid the school leaders will rush you?”
Cheng Zhao sighed, “We’re from the Mechanical Engineering Department; our ratings are at the bottom every year—everyone’s used to it… Our group of old men, where can we find someone who can sing? The school leaders said we could reach out to former graduates, but even looking up alumni doesn’t help!”
In their department, which was mostly made up of engineering guys, such events always ended up in competition with the Civil, Chemical, and Biology departments for the bottom spot, and even digging back ten years wouldn’t yield much talent.
The most anticipated moments of the graduation performance were always two: first, the exciting shows put on by the stars from the Art Department, and second, seeing which engineering department would be the most laughable.
After complaining, Cheng Zhao noticed that Cheng Luan was in a great mood and carefully asked, “Sis… I have a lot of work to do; can I be excused from chores today?”
Deciding which person to send to perform at the graduation show without becoming the laughingstock was harder than solving advanced calculus problems.
Cheng Luan, feeling very pleased, waved her hand generously, freeing her brother from today’s servitude, “Go ahead, get your work done.”
“Great!”
Cheng Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and went to the side, starting to contact the department leaders and other students responsible for the event.
After a few minutes, Cheng Luan finally calmed herself down and started thinking about how to get Xu Feng to release some merchandise or an album quickly, so fans could spend real money to support him.
Maybe she should send a few comments or messages to nudge him?
Judging by Xu Feng’s attitude, he probably recognized her as a longtime fan.
Just as Cheng Luan was about to open an app to pester Xu Feng for more content, she suddenly heard an exclamation from nearby.
“What the hell?!”
Turning her head, her elegant dress swayed, and her delicate face showed anger, “Kids shouldn’t swear!”
“No… Xu Feng… Xu Feng seems to be my senior?”
Cheng Luan was stunned at first, then her eyes lit up.
A campus public performance? Could she block Xu Feng offline and urge him to release his album faster?
…
“What? You want me to perform at the graduation party?”
Xu Feng looked at the message on his phone, feeling bewildered.
He knew the system’s “On-the-Go Agent” feature could help him secure resources under reasonable circumstances, but he hadn’t expected it to happen this way.
That chubby guy he met at the concert turned out to be a junior from the same department?
The original Xu Feng had a vague memory of this graduation ceremony; it was usually a one-sided performance by the Art Department, while other departments just joined in for fun and atmosphere.
Was it because the Mechanical Engineering Department had been at the bottom for years that they finally wanted to make an effort?
Cheng Zhao, not seeing a response, added, “Xu Feng, to prepare for this party, our department was exceptionally charged a class fee, and even a few professors contributed money. We can pay a commission, and it shouldn’t interfere with your other work, right?”
The most memorable scene from that live broadcast was, of course, the moment when Ding Henrun’s identity was revealed. Still, Xu Feng’s “joke” about getting paid for services was equally unforgettable.
This was a ruthless man who could get anything done, but not without a commission.
The collected class fees? Just the right thing to spend it on!
Seeing how well others were playing along and knowing this was his old client, Xu Feng didn’t refuse, “Alright, I’ve got some free time recently. Let whoever is in charge contact me with the details.”
Although his university days were only a part of the original’s experience, and there wasn’t much sense of belonging, Xu Feng had a good impression of Cheng Zhao—at least this little fat guy had helped activate his system.
So, doing another business deal wasn’t out of the question.
“I’m in charge of the graduation party for our department,” Cheng Zhao quickly replied. “I’m…”
“Let’s not talk about that for now,” Xu Feng interrupted the rambling little fat guy. “Tell me what kind of graduation show you want this to be?”
Cheng Zhao asked in confusion, “What kind of show?”
“Yeah,” Xu Feng said patiently, “Do you want it to be a full-on concert where I show off my skills, or just a simple song performance, or just not finishing last…? Different requirements mean different fees. I don’t work for free, but I won’t overcharge you either.”
His capabilities depended on the commission amount and the difficulty of the task assigned by the system.
Xu Feng felt he had already adapted well to this role; he didn’t even need the system to remind him to offer the client a package deal.
Cheng Zhao was completely stunned. He couldn’t quite understand what kind of person would come up with this line of thought.
But thinking about it, this actually made a lot of sense!
You get what you pay for; hey, you know what? It’s quite fair and reasonable!