Young artists compete, and even the richest fans have to fight for their votes.

Chapter 88 Seller's User Manual

Shu Hua stretched and glanced at the time; it was almost 8 o'clock.

The last two PK rounds were too normal, and since they were both multi-player rounds, they took longer.

"Hmm... It's 8 PM now," Shu Hua suddenly announced the time, almost like a machine.

【vigilance!】

[Look, this woman's name is Huazai, she's trying to end her live stream!]

[Magic Wand!!!]

Oh right, and this too!

[Didn't Huazai say he wanted to show us the actual sample?]

Oh right, I almost forgot about that.

I think even the artist himself has long forgotten about it.

So... when Huazai first mentioned the plan, she was telling us so we could remind her?

[Storage transfer?]

[Wow, isn't this more innovative than the previous comprehensive summary?]

[For those of you writing papers, come check this out! This is even more innovative!!!]

[Siblings?]

Anyway, if you shout it out, one of them will be right.

Another innovative point has emerged.

Seeing the reminder in the comments section, Shu Hua suddenly realized and slapped her forehead, "Oh right, I almost forgot, the magic wand."

I took them out in advance.

"Wait a moment, I'll go get it now."

A series of thumping sounds faded into the distance, then approached again, and Shu Hua returned carrying a magic wand.

You can tell that it's quite different from the one she used last time.

Shu Hua first showed the magic wand to the camera in a 360-degree view, then flicked the floating ring on the wand, "Look, this can rotate."

That way, it can keep spinning.

After demonstrating the levitation, she pressed another button and brought the magic wand to her mouth. "Hey, feed? Can you hear me?"

I've also added a microphone mode so you can shout magic spells.

Isn't it cool?

Mine doesn't even have a microphone, so yours must be the second generation.

"They've added so many more features!"

Shu Hua turned off the microphone and then turned the magic wand to another side, where there was a small display screen.

Before I opened it, I couldn't really tell because the color was similar to the staff.

Now, Shu Hua turns it on. "Here, you can project text via Bluetooth."

You can also adjust the font style, but there are only a few fixed styles to choose from.

If someone takes you to a comic convention or something, you can write down what you want to show.

For example, something like, "Madam, don't overwork yourself, but don't rest either."

Please update soon, Mrs. [Name].

You can also write down magic spells; if there are any long spells that you can't memorize, you can use them as a cheat.

Anyway, I think it's quite practical.

What do you guys think?

After Shu finished her presentation, she looked very satisfied and even started playing with the magic wand.

It's like a seller is showing off their product.

The comment section was silent for a few seconds before comments slowly started appearing.

Well... never mind, let's talk about it downstairs...

[First of all... the artist's skills are as excellent as ever.]

[Yes, yes, the drawing is really beautiful! The factory is also amazing; they've recreated it perfectly.]

Yes, yes, it's really beautifully drawn.

[Is it really necessary for me to use those features?]

Do I really have to use it this way?

Can't I just use a microphone to sing a song?

Can't I express my love for my wife through a screen?

[Drawer: But it's called a magic wand! Aren't you going to cast a spell?]

[This is the first time I've looked directly at Huazai's livestream room name. It turns out it was actually chosen with care?]

I always thought it was a name randomly generated by some software.

[+1, looks like I was too naive.]

[No way, that's too childish! I'm a college student now, I can't do that!!!]

Putting everything else aside, if I actually used the text Huazai suggested, I'm afraid my wife would refuse to buy the product.

[Emmm, no, you might even be disqualified from getting close to the stall!]

[Wife: Go away, go away! What disgusting thing! Get out of here, you filthy thing!]

[Wife: I just finished a sliding tackle, and now you want me to continue working like a slave? Where's your conscience?]

[Summary: The wand is a good wand with very practical functions, as long as you don't use it according to the seller's instructions.]

[The master of summarizing has appeared; well, I'll follow your lead then.]

[Yes, it was the Emperor's instruction, and I had no choice but to obey. It's definitely not that I disobeyed Huazai's advice.]

【That's right! I was just following the organization.】

After Shu finished admiring her own work, she looked at the comments and saw a group of people criticizing her for being immature and childish.

She immediately turned on the microphone on her wand, "Wait, why are you all two-faced!"

It was already pretty childish of you to ask for a magic wand, okay?

You guys don't still think you're normal, do you? No way, no way.

Since we're already acting like chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), we might as well go all the way with it.

If you only have two of each, wouldn't that be neither fish nor fowl?

When chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone who is overly immature or delusional) takes to the extreme, that's considered trendy. What a bunch of people who don't know how to appreciate it.

The seller's instruction manual is the best!

[Oh no, I'm actually starting to waver.]

【Me? I actually think it makes sense?】

[In that case, I'll recite the longest magic spell, one that sounds very profound.]

【Why did you join if you couldn't even beat them?】

[Your Majesty, I don't want to be an abnormal person! Being neither fish nor fowl is too terrifying!]

[+1, being a chuunibyou to the extreme, that's what makes it unique!]

[Hua Zai really should go into sales!]

Seeing that she had convinced everyone, Shu Hua raised her little face, looking incredibly smug.

However, after the introduction was finished, Shu Hua put the magic wand back in a flurry of activity.

"Alright, the original plan has been completed."

See you in three days!

Shu Hua happily said goodbye, but this time the live stream didn't go black immediately.

Shu Hua had covered the lens with her hand, but then suddenly removed it, revealing her delicate little face.

"Hehe, you got fooled, didn't you?"

I just remembered there's one more thing I haven't mentioned: I'm going to start preparing my art book.

So, the plan has to be changed again.

Playing three games in three days like before isn't working anymore.

From now on, we'll have a PK battle every three days.

During the remaining live stream time, I will show you the process of preparing my art book.

Actually, it's the same as before, everyone just watch me draw.

However, even though the score will be reduced, I reviewed the competition rules again that day.

The top six on the overall leaderboard will compete in a final showdown on the last day.

The final ranking will be determined based on the PK value on that day.

Therefore, all I need to do now is get into the top six of the overall rankings.

Then on the day of the finals, we can get first place by relying on Daddy, and that's it.

That's it, I'm really leaving this time~

Since she had already waved, Shu Hua immediately turned off the live stream this time.

The live stream went black instantly.

However, the comments section was still quite lively.

That feint was brilliant; what excellent marksmanship!

I was all set to exit the music app, but then, like a zombie coming back to life, my phone started dancing in my hand.

[It's already good that the phone is still in my possession.]

[Young hero, great skill! My phone's gotten used to freefall, hahaha.]

Tell your story!

No, I won't talk about it.

[Ahhhhh, I can't wait for the art book!!! I really love Mrs. Shu's paintings, I even made some copies.]

[+1, I self-printed a booklet of your paintings, and I look at it from time to time. Thank you for authorizing the self-printing.]

Wow, a real fan has appeared! They're actually calling her "Madam."

[Oh no, now when I see my wife, all I can think of is the user manual.]

[What if I took a magic wand and went to urge Huazai to finish his work?]

[Hua Zai: Put on my sunglasses and pretend you didn't see me.]

[If the person upstairs is a true fan, then we're... fake fans?]

You just found out?

[Hua Zai keeps saying we're fake fans, otherwise who do you think Hua Zai is yelling at?]

【Wait, why is it suddenly becoming supernatural?】

Has nobody heard that the number of PvP matches is going to be reduced?

To be honest, the only thing left in the art competition is the overall leaderboard, so it's not that fun anymore (picking nose)

That's true.

*

Shu Hua had just finished her live stream and was about to grab a late-night snack when she received a message from Huo Linzhou.

[Daddy: Pack your things, the driver will pick you up in 20 minutes.]

Shu Hua hesitated for a moment, but immediately agreed.

[Shu Hua: Okay.]

After replying to Huo Linzhou, Shu Hua began to wonder why Daddy had suddenly contacted her.

It's for work, I guess.

Does this mean I have another drawing to do?

That's probably it; Daddy only adds extra work-related activities to his schedule.

Sigh, she suddenly remembered the overtime discussion in the comments section.

That's quite a sign; she'll be working overtime so soon.

Twenty minutes later, Shu Hua got on the bus on time.

At first, she was playing on her phone without thinking much about it, but then she realized, why is this journey taking so long?

She looked up and, good heavens, it was pitch black outside.

People who didn't know better would think she had been abducted.

It instantly transformed into a horror novel.

Shu Hua originally thought she was going to Huo Linzhou's company, but now it seems she was completely wrong.

Then he asked, "Where are we going?"

Driver: "Yunqi Mountain."

"Yunqi Mountain?" Shu Hua repeated, then started searching on the map.

Goodness, it's another half hour's drive to get there, it's so far.

Late at night, Daddy called her to go hiking?

No way, could it be that just because she showed off her excellent athletic ability today, Daddy thinks she needs to exercise more?

You know what, it actually seems quite possible.

Shu Hua is now filled with regret; she should have known better than to get so excited.

She didn't want to go hiking so late at night!

But Daddy's decision... sigh, she'll still search for this mountain.

Although climbing mountains is tiring, the scenery is beautiful, and it might even provide some material for her art collection.

Yes, Shu Hua calmed herself down just like that.

Wow, Yunqi Mountain is actually quite famous, especially for its scenery.

Oh wow, Shu got interested after just one drawing.

It seems she's too much of a homebody to know about this famous tourist attraction.

Fine, for the sake of the beautiful scenery, she'll accept it even if it's just a little exercise.

By the time Shu Hua arrived, Huo Linzhou had already arrived.

But it wasn't just Huo Linzhou who arrived; Duan Jiyu, He Peiji, and Xie Xun also came.

Upon seeing this row of people, Shu Hua blurted out, "Are we having a team-building activity late at night?"

Duan Jiyu was amused by Shu Hua's words, "We don't know why Uncle Huo summoned us."

Very well, she's not the only one who knows nothing.

Shu Hua felt better and looked at Huo Linzhou, "Daddy, are we going hiking so late at night?"

Huo Linzhou looked at Shu Hua's clothes and thought, "Hmm, casual and warm, that's fine."

"Yes, let's watch the sunrise tomorrow morning."

It's too late, let's take the cable car up.

But I have to walk down that path myself tomorrow.

"Okay." Hearing that she didn't have to climb up, Shu Hua's smile finally became more genuine.

She only realized after she arrived that there weren't many lights on this mountain at night.

That's the temptation that used to lure people to climb the mountain!

*

The cable car ascended smoothly, leaving the city's hustle and bustle and lights far below.

Shu Hua pressed herself against the glass window. Her initial surprise and worry about "climbing the mountain" had been replaced by the completely different night view of Yunqi Mountain unfolding outside the window.

When we were at the foot of the mountain, all we could see was darkness in the direction of the mountain, but when we got on the cable car and looked down, we could see light.

Moreover, compared to some daytime landscape photos she had just found, it had a unique charm.

The majestic mountains covered in lush vegetation that Shu Hua had previously seen in the landscape photos had lost all their details in the night, turning into a deep, heavy, and almost blending-into-the-sky silhouette, like an ancient beast in slumber.

The rocks, winding mountain roads, and lush forest canopies that gleamed in the daytime sunlight have all lost their color, leaving only varying shades and rich layers of black, outlining a vast and indistinct silhouette under the faint moonlight and sparse streetlights.

Its silhouette appears even more majestic than during the day, adding to its mystery and sense of oppression.

Shu Hua inappropriately thought of a meme: black in all its colors.

These varying shades of black, formed by nature, can, in a sense, be described as multicolored.

As the cable car ascended higher and higher, the view became increasingly expansive, and the scenery before our eyes suddenly changed again.

When the view is narrow, the scattered lights at the foot of the mountain are like fireflies.

But now, these lights have converged into a dazzling galaxy, even connecting with the streetlights in the mountainside.

The cable car ascended higher and higher, eventually becoming almost parallel to the highest ridge.

From this vantage point, the mountain silhouettes meander under the starry sky, and a long river of lights flows through the mountains.

Heaven and earth seemed to merge into one at this moment; the mountains were the frozen night, and the lights were the flowing stars, together weaving a poetic night world.

After getting off the cable car, Shu Hua belatedly realized that Daddy might have deliberately come to invite her to see the beautiful scenery.

Shu Hua walked over to Huo Linzhou. "Daddy, thank you. The night view just now gave me a lot of inspiration."

Huo Linzhou looked puzzled. "Yes, I did intend to bring you here to find inspiration."

But it's tomorrow morning's sunrise.

He really didn't know anything about night views.