Reborn as a comedic artist

Silent all night.

The carefree Zhao Yufeng was fast asleep, sprawled out, hugging a pillow. In his dreams, he was still admiring his own stunning good looks, occasionally letting out a silly "hehe" laugh.

Lin Yiyi, filled with anger and grievance, tossed and turned in bed until late at night before finally drifting off to sleep. In her dreams, she saw Cheng Ming's irritating face shouting "One hundred yuan, one hundred yuan."

Gu Xiao lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind replaying Cheng Ming's face from the video. This man had successfully aroused her competitive spirit.

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The next morning.

Sunlight streamed into the boys' dormitory through the gaps in the curtains.

"Old Cheng! Wake up! Don't sleep! Something terrible has happened...!"

A pig-like scream came from beside me, followed by a violent shaking of the bed.

Cheng Ming groggily opened his eyes, and Wang Shuo's familiar big face instantly filled his entire field of vision.

Listening to advice is out of the question; working myself to the bone is a must!

His bloodshot eyes gleamed with a fanatical light.

Holy crap!

Cheng Ming was startled and instinctively shrank back, raising his foot to kick:

"You fatso, are you trying to scare your father to death so you can inherit my fortune? Or are you trying to take advantage of me while I'm sleeping?"

Wang Shuo nimbly dodged the kick, his face flushed with excitement.

"Inherited my ass! We're rich! Look at Bilibili! Look! We're trending again, it's on the hot search list! We're a sensation again!"

Cheng Ming rubbed his sleepy eyes, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and took the phone from Wang Shuo.

The brightness on the palm-sized screen was somewhat dazzling, and the moment I looked at it, the trending topics list on Bilibili was filled with red.

Third on the trending topics: Sichuan music has emerged as a contemporary Picasso, redefining the aesthetics of the human body...!

Fifth on the trending list: Is this a distortion of human nature or a decline in morality? How a beautiful woman can turn into the Black and White Impermanence....

The tenth trending topic: Searching the entire internet for the "light and shadow magician"—this guy is really good at creating amazing things...

Cheng Ming clicked on the video that had already surpassed one million views.

The video begins with a stirring symphony.

The image shows Zhao Yufeng's incredibly cool and stylish "Valkyrie" photo.

With its slow motion and special effects, it's practically a trailer for a Hollywood blockbuster.

The comments section was filled with phrases like "Sister is killing me," "awsl," and "I could admire those legs for a year."

However, as the barrage of comments gradually disappeared, the style of the video suddenly changed.

Accompanied by a piercing suona horn, the scene instantly switched to Lin Yiyi.

The first picture shows Panda Sister hugging a tree, captioned: "[Rare footage of early humans domesticating wild trees]".

The second picture shows a stone bench gazing at the sky, captioned: "When you're thinking about what to eat tonight but realize you have no money."

The third image, the one with the tongue sticking out, was directly edited into a meme.

The tongue moves in and out rhythmically, accompanied by the classic "lè lè lè lè," creating a mesmerizing effect that sends chills down your spine.

The barrage of comments exploded instantly, densely covering the screen:

"Hahahaha! I can't take it anymore! Help...!"

"Is the one in front a goddess, and the one behind her a crazy woman?"

"Is this photographer a monster? I wonder how traumatized this girl is!"

"This isn't taking photos, it's practically a large-scale execution scene...!"

"To be fair, the composition and lighting are definitely professional-level; they've captured the soul of 'ugliness'!"

"This guy is so mean, but I like him! Following him...!"

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"Not bad, it seems that the aesthetic level of this generation of netizens has improved a lot, and they can all understand my postmodern deconstruction art."

Cheng Ming tossed the phone back to Wang Shuo, rolled out of bed, stretched out a big yawn, and his joints cracked and popped.

"Old Cheng, aren't you worried at all?"

Looking at the calm and composed Cheng Ming, Wang Shuo couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Some people in the comments section have already started doxxing you, saying they want to come to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music to see the 'Magician of Light and Shadow.' Should we lay low for a while...?"

"What's the panic? It's nothing serious...?"

Cheng Ming said indistinctly while squeezing toothpaste.

"Art needs controversy. Art without controversy is stagnant water. Besides..."

"We earned our money through our own abilities, and we took these photos with our own skills. We didn't steal or rob. They contributed the memes, and we contributed the traffic. This is called a win-win cooperation."

As for that young lady... I believe that after this ordeal, her heart will become incredibly strong.

"You're just talking nonsense..."

Wang Shuo rolled his eyes, but his hands didn't stop; he was already replying to fans in the comments section: "But seriously, those two girls are from our school. What if they really come looking for us..."

"They've come knocking on our door...?"

Cheng Ming spat out the mouthwash and started brushing his teeth. His mouth, full of white foam, mumbled indistinctly, "Then let's collect the entrance fee again. Alright, enough talk, hurry up and get ready. We'll grab something to eat at the cafeteria and then head out...!"

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At this moment, Cheng Ming, who was still full of confidence, was unaware of this.

Just a kilometer away, downstairs in the girls' dormitory, three figures walked out with murderous intent.

Gu Xiao, who was in the lead position, debuted in the center position.

He was leading the way, wearing sunglasses and holding an iced Americano, exuding confidence.

Zhao Yufeng on the left looks like a bodyguard.

He still acted carefree, still reminiscing about the number of likes on his WeChat Moments last night.

Lin Yiyi on the right was wearing a mask and hat, covering herself up completely, only revealing a pair of resentful eyes.

She's now the most famous girl in the music education department because of Cheng Ming, so she has to be prepared when she's out and about.

"Xiaoxiao, where do we go to find that bastard?" Lin Yiyi asked in a muffled voice.

Gu Xiao's lips curled into a cold smile; Holmes Gu was now online:

"Since they are students in the photography department of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, and most likely live in the male dormitory in the west district."

At this hour, the first thing guys do after waking up, besides going to the bathroom, is find food. If they can't find anything in the cafeteria, they'll go to each dorm room to ask around, heading straight for the best spot...

She waved her hand and pointed forward.

"Target: Second Cafeteria. Let's go! As long as they're still at Shuyin, we'll dig them out even if we have to dig three feet into the ground..."

Lin Yiyi looked at Gu Xiao's resolute back and suddenly shivered.

Although she was going to seek revenge, why did she feel... that things were about to escalate?

At that moment, Cheng Ming, who was on his way to the second canteen, suddenly felt a chill down his back and sneezed twice.

"Achoo—!"

"What's wrong, Lao Cheng? Did you catch a cold?" Wang Shuo asked with concern.

"without."

Cheng Ming rubbed his nose, his eyes looking a little strange: "No, it's just that I suddenly have this... feeling of being watched by a hunter..."

"Forget it, with your physique, who would dare to even consider you?"

"I'm quite interested in a rich woman like you. How about I sacrifice myself a little...!" Wang Shuo couldn't help but tease.

"My talent alone is enough; there's no need for all that fancy stuff. But on another note, you'd better watch out..."

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