Reborn as a comedic artist

At night, the air in the male dormitory building of Shuyin is always filled with a mixture of hormones and instant noodles.

The vocal practice at the end of the corridor finally came to an abrupt end with a cracking voice, replaced by a furious roar of "Five Consecutive Unparalleled Skills".

Cheng Ming pushed open the dormitory door, casually tossing the still-dripping towel onto the back of the chair, creating a cool breeze.

He glanced at the figure in front of the computer screen who was practically disappearing into the monitor, and said lazily:

"Fatty, take it easy. Don't become a typical case of death from overwork before you even become famous. I won't be able to lift you then..."

"Pah! Pah! Pah! Good luck and prosperity!"

Wang Shuo didn't turn his head, his ten fingers clattering on the mechanical keyboard.

The rhythm was so fast it sounded like someone was playing "Flight of the Bumblebee".

The eerie blue light from the screen reflected on his excited face, making him look particularly strange.

"Old Cheng, you don't know anything! Tonight is my coronation night..."

This footage is simply divinely inspired. Look at the editing rhythm, the timing, especially that final "tongue close-up" paired with the sound of a suona – it's absolutely brilliant!

I've already thought of a title—"A Deadly Collaboration Between Mid-Jungle and Jungle: A Tragic Record of a Valkyrie's Demise and a Return to Ancestral Forms." If this doesn't go viral, I'll livestream myself doing a handstand and eating shit!

Having already tasted initial success, Wang Shuo was unwilling to let this opportunity slip by.

After a week of settling in, the first video has reached over two million views, and the number of likes, comments, and shares has increased exponentially.

Even with his follower count approaching 100,000, and excluding any GG endorsements, his video revenue has reached five figures.

With such success from just one video, imagine how much more amazing it would be if you posted a few more! With something to look forward to, you'd be motivated to work overtime.

Having learned from past mistakes, Cheng Ming chuckled lightly: "The journey is long and arduous, so be careful. I have to get up early tomorrow; it's about time to put the moving and studio registration on the agenda..."

"Alright, don't worry about it, I know what I'm doing!"

Wang Shuo, who had become obsessed with gaining traffic, gave a perfunctory reply.

Looking at Wang Shuo, who was focused on his work, Cheng Ming couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back!"

Cheng Ming muttered something, climbed into bed, and gradually fell asleep amidst the incessant clicking of the keyboard and Wang Shuo's occasional strange laughter.

……

Under the same night sky, the air pressure in girls' dormitory 306 was so low it was suffocating, as if even the air itself had frozen.

Lin Yiyi lay on the table, with the phone in front of her that she wanted to smash.

on the screen.

The record of that 100 yuan transfer seemed to be silently mocking her intelligence; every number transformed into the hateful smile of that "magician of light and shadow."

"Waaaah... my living expenses..."

She sobbed, burying her face in her arms, her voice muffled and filled with endless grievance.

"I already told you it's a scam, it's a scam!"

"Yu Feng, why did you go and get yourself killed?! 100 yuan! That's enough for several meals of spicy hot pot!"

Zhao Yufeng was sitting cross-legged on the bed, holding his phone in his hand.

He repeatedly zoomed in and out on that slightly blurry, hastily taken photo of "stepping on stone lions," his face filled with fascination.

Hearing Lin Yiyi's accusation, she didn't even look up, replying casually:

"Oh, Yiyi, broaden your perspective. Look at this photo, the composition, the lighting—it makes my legs look like they're 1.8 meters long!"

This isn't just giving away free kills, it's paying for art! Besides, that handsome guy didn't charge me anything, it's free! Where else can you find something like this?

"You weren't getting something for free? You were just used as a control group!"

Lin Yiyi suddenly raised her head, her eyes red and swollen like ripe peaches, and pointed at Zhao Yufeng, furious at his lack of ambition:

"Look at the picture he took of me! Is that a human being? That's atavism!"

You're responsible for being beautiful, and I'm responsible for being a stepping stone for your beauty!

This is called the "sacrifice" playstyle, you know?! I'm like that mage sacrificed to the heavens, dying without any dignity!

"Cough cough..."

Zhao Yufeng coughed twice guiltily.

Finally, she shifted her gaze from her own beautiful photo and glanced at Lin Yiyi's tear-streaked face.

Then I remembered that photo of her tongue flying everywhere, and I almost burst out laughing.

"Well, it really is a bit tragic..."

To be fair, that guy was a bit of a jerk, but he was really good at his job, and his skills were top-notch. How about I treat you to bubble tea next time?

Lin Yiyi held up ten fingers, gritting her teeth: "Ten cups!"

"make a deal!"

Zhao Yufeng readily agreed; after all, as long as the photos looked good, what did ten cups of milk tea matter?

.........................

As the two were haggling, Gu Xiao, who had been sitting at her desk looking at sheet music, finally closed her book.

A soft "snap" sounded particularly clear in the quiet dormitory.

Gu Xiao turned her swivel chair around, crossed her fair legs, and glanced coldly at her two roommates.

"Have you made enough of a scene?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a queen-like aura that instantly silenced the two bickering clowns.

Gu Xiao stood up, walked behind Lin Yiyi, looked down at the transfer records on her phone screen, and then glanced at the cool photo on Zhao Yufeng's phone.

She stretched out her fingers and tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound, like the prelude to some kind of trial.

"Yiyi, you've been tricked twice by the same person using different tricks these past few days."

The first time, they exploited your sympathy and attraction to good-looking people; the second time, they exploited your competitiveness and jealousy.

Lin Yiyi shrank back, like a primary school student who had done something wrong: "Xiaoxiao, please don't scold me, I know I'm stupid..."

"It's not that you're stupid, it's that the other person is too skilled."

Gu Xiao shook her head, her gaze becoming profound.

"To be able to escape unscathed from a place like Taikoo Li"

And to so precisely grasp your psychology in a densely populated place like Jinli, this person is definitely not your average "prank blogger."

He understands human nature very well, and he also knows how to control his emotions.

He's leading you to believe that as long as you pay the price, you'll get the same result as Yu Feng—this is a classic "sunk cost" trap.

Gu Xiao then turned to look at Zhao Yufeng, her eyes filled with a hint of disappointment:

As for you,

Big breasts, no brains; she gets sold out and then helps the seller count the money.

You get all worked up just because someone compliments you? He photographed you looking good to further emphasize Yiyi's ugliness, creating a stark contrast.

This is called "comparative marketing." You're the star, and Yiyi is just a pile of cow dung existing to highlight you.

Gu Xiao, like a wise man after the event, analyzed the situation logically, but didn't mention a word about his own misjudgment.

............................

"what?"

Zhao Yufeng blinked, completely bewildered, and nearly dropped his phone in shock.

"Is it that complicated? I thought he just thought I was pretty... After all, I'm naturally beautiful..."

Gu Xiao sighed and rubbed her temples.

One is naive and innocent, the other is a complete goofball.

If we expect these two to take revenge, they'll probably be swindled out of everything next time.

"It seems I have no choice but to take action."

With his teammates proving incompetent, Gu Xiao felt it necessary to step in himself.

"You dare to treat my roommate like a monkey and even use him as video material to make money... This 'artist,' since you want to play, then I'll play along with you properly."

"Xiaoxiao, you found out about him and want to help me get revenge?"

Lin Yiyi's eyes lit up as if she had seen a savior, and she even stopped crying.

"It's not just about avenging you, it's about restoring dignity to 306."

"Revenge? Give me a break! It's been a week and there's still no news. I'm so exhausted that my body can't take it anymore..."

Zhao Yufeng, who was already showing signs of favoring outsiders, delivered the final blow.

"I... I didn't expect him to be from the same school as us. I was careless and forgot about the fact that it's easy to hide something under your nose... Tomorrow morning, I'll personally find him out..."

Gu Xiao tried her best to save face, naturally refusing to mention that the final clue came from an online friend...