They don't actually think I like them, do they?

Lin Han needs to find a leader. Everyone has been suffering for too long. As long as the first hater shows up, thousands upon thousands of haters will rise up in rebellion!

"By the way, are you a masochist? Do you only feel good when someone insults you online?" Xu Hui suddenly asked.

"You don't understand, I'm having a concert next month."

"A concert?!" Xu Hui and Lin Han had almost the same reaction when they first heard it.

"Yes, it's my debut concert. That's when I'll officially make my debut," Lin Han said.

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, this is so cool!?" Xu Hui exclaimed excitedly, "My deskmate is going to become a big star, and I can benefit from that!"

“But given my current popularity, the attendance rate is worrying.” Lin Han gave a “that’s enough” look.

He might become the most disgraceful singer in history. Xu Hui is speaking frankly now, but he will definitely be the first to sever ties with himself when the time comes!

"So, you came to me to scold you just to boost your popularity?" Xu Hui asked.

"You little rascal, I underestimated your intelligence." Lin Han blinked.

Concert attendance rates actually reflect fan loyalty.

Some people have millions of fans, but their concert attendance is less than 30%.

Some artists only have a few hundred thousand fans, but when they hold a concert, tickets are in high demand.

The most effective way to increase fan loyalty is to create a common enemy. With more haters, fans will gradually become more loyal as they criticize and refute them.

The catchphrases like "Don't you dare insult my brother!" and "Do you know how hard my brother works?" have emerged.

Moreover, there's another very important reason for looking for Xiao Heizi—

From the moment Lin Han started writing songs, his goal was never to become famous, but to stir up trouble in the entertainment industry.

Gaining greater fame and higher status is also for the purpose of stirring up even bigger messes.

The more chaotic the internet became because of him, the more system rewards Lin Han received.

"I see."

Xu Hui nodded thoughtfully, "Well, since I'm fighting for you online, you'd better catch up on your studies!"

"I've already prepared it for you."

As Lin Han spoke, he took out a notebook.

Just as Xu Hui was about to take the notebook, Lin Han pressed it down with both hands and looked at Xu Hui.

He suddenly changed his usual playful demeanor and said seriously:

“Brother Hui, we’ve been deskmates for almost three years. In these three years, you’ve told me countless times that you should study hard and ask me for help, but every time you try for less than a week before you give up and become useless. All your previous efforts are wasted, and you’ve been rotten ever since.”

"This notebook contains a study plan that I spent two hours writing last night. It's based on your performance in the last monthly exam and my understanding of you. It covers all subjects."

"Let me tell you first, it's very tough and tiring. My study method is the most utilitarian way of learning, with the sole aim of improving scores. If you take my notebook, I will strictly demand of you according to my own standards. Have you thought it through?"

Looking into Lin Han's eyes, Xu Hui knew.

This time, my good buddy is serious.

Xu Hui smiled and said:

"I, the 'Rat,' know I'm a good-for-nothing. I've been timid and submissive throughout my student years, and I'll probably be someone who gets trampled on when I enter society. People often say that I'm empty inside, with no ambition or ideals. Every day, besides finishing my homework, I spend a lot of time surfing the internet, watching short videos, reading online novels, and playing games. They're right, I am a person with absolutely no substance."

"But even a loser like me really, really wants to find a direction and experience what it's like to fight tooth and nail for a goal!"

Xu Hui roared and snatched the notebook from Lin Han's hand.

Turn to the first page: "Day 1 Goal: Five math tests."

Xu Hui silently closed the notebook and quietly slipped it back into Lin Han's hand...

The next second, the laptop slammed back into his face.

"Snapped!"

"You have to finish writing today! Otherwise, I'll scatter your mother's ashes!!"

"Do not!!!!"

Amid Xu Hui's wailing, there were 32 days left until the college entrance examination.

Xu Hui's final push for the college entrance exam has officially begun!

Lin Han devoted most of his time at school to supervising Xu Hui's studies, effectively becoming Xu Hui's second teacher!

If this level of personal training were done by Yan Yuli, it would cost at least a thousand yuan a day.

Lin Han knew that Xu Hui was poor, so he didn't make things difficult for him.

However, this is not something you can get for free.

In return, Xu Hui would stir up trouble for Lin Han online.

These days, Xu Hui has been writing more than five test papers and doing hundreds of multiple-choice questions every day. Excluding eating and sleeping, he spends more than 14 hours a day studying.

These things sound like they can be easily accomplished by gritting your teeth, but in reality, they are incredibly painful to do!

If he slacked off even slightly in his studies, Lin Han would relentlessly pursue him. Xu Hui didn't dare to argue, because it was he who had asked Lin Han to urge him on.

Moreover, what's most bizarre is that Lin Han's mother-hunting isn't all the same!

Every time he scolded Xu Hui, he managed to do it differently each time!

For example, yesterday, Lin Han claimed to transform into Thunder Roar, smashing Xu Hui's wooden body with an over-the-shoulder throw, then causing him to experience a terrifying orgasm, followed by unleashing Thunderous Claws to tear his body to shreds, and finally finishing him off with a wild rage.

Then today, Lin Han once again transformed into Void Raider, sneaking up to Xu Hui's side. He used Void Thrust to slow her down, and then Taste of Fear to tear open her inner thigh. She tried to resist, but Lin Han caught up with an E, used his passive Isolation to tear apart her, and then rode on her to evolve and send her to heaven.

Xu Hui was so bewildered by the insults that he didn't recognize a single one of the people Lin Han was talking about! But Lin Han always managed to come up with something new for him!

Xu Hui, whose mentality had been completely shattered, vented all his anger on Weibo by criticizing Juzi Jiang!

042. No way, no way? (Bonus chapter, please vote with monthly tickets)

So on this day, a Weibo user named "Hui" published a long article criticizing Juzi Jam.

The article is titled: "Why is Orange Marmalade still unwilling to reveal her identity? Let me tell you the truth!"

This article will tell you from three perspectives why Orange Jam is still unwilling to show its face!

First, he has an inferiority complex. Orange Sauce knows his songs are lowbrow and unpalatable. His lyrics are disgusting and pretentious, filled with petty romance. No matter how flowery his son tries to embellish them, it doesn't change the fact that Orange Sauce writes vulgar love songs lacking substance! Therefore, he himself is too ashamed to appear on a stage like the Chinese music scene!

Second, PUA (Pick-Up Artist) tactics. Intentionally hiding their face to create a mysterious persona and whet fans' appetites. They project an aloof image, seemingly uninterested in fame and fortune, but this is actually a form of scarcity marketing, making fans feel unworthy to see them and then spending more money on them!

Third, and most importantly, the character's persona is vastly different from reality. Without a doubt, if her face isn't shown, she's ugly; Orange Jam is just an ugly duckling!

How many internet celebrities who never showed their faces have claimed to have tens of thousands of followers before finally revealing their faces, only to be utterly humiliated in the end? Clearly, Orange Sauce is incredibly ugly in real life, unlike what everyone imagines, which is why she's afraid to show her face!

Moreover, don't be fooled by Ju Zi Jiang's seemingly perfect online persona. In reality, she might be an orphan with a terrible mouth and extremely low manners. And this "most affectionate person in China"? What a load of bull! Who knows how many women she's actually hanging out with in real life...

Upon seeing the article, Lin Han turned to Xu Hui and smiled, "As expected of you, well said!"

Xu Hui grinned, "Of course, who told us to be such good brothers?"

Lin Han was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

To thank Xu Hui for working so hard, Lin Han decided to reward him by making him stay up all night writing four exam papers.

Subsequently, Lin Han spent a large amount of money to buy exposure and online trolls for the already highly topical long article.

This long article went viral overnight!

Countless haters finally rose up in rebellion!

Everyone's been fed up with this jerk, Orange Jam, for a long time. He's always surrounded by either "cute women" or "midnight DJs," which is a huge psychological blow to them.

It's just that because the fans of the orange brand have been so popular lately, no one dares to speak up.

Now that Xu Hui has published this long article, netizens who have long been dissatisfied with Juzi Jam have begun to post their own opinions in agreement.

"Brother, you're absolutely right! You've hit the nail on the head!"

"Indeed, that recent trending topic about 'China's most affectionate person' really disgusted me. Are there really some brainwashed fan groups who think that writing a few love songs makes someone affectionate?"

"Damn it, there's a bar downstairs from my apartment. Every night before I go to sleep, all I can think about is 'If I were a DJ, would you love me?' It's like mental pollution!!"

"Hilarious! You're right. Not showing your face means you're ugly. There aren't that many reasons. Stop fooling yourself!"

Of course, not all haters are this outspoken.

Seeing Xu Hui's highly aggressive post, many trolls commented:

"Hey, don't let my blood splatter on me."

It's not that they're cowards, but rather that they've witnessed firsthand the terrifying fighting power of the orange fans...

Xu Hui was still feeling smug about having given Lin Han a good scolding.

However, just three hours after his long post went viral online...

When Xu Hui opened Weibo, he was surprised to find that he had received "999+" private messages!

The comment section was filled with all sorts of incomprehensible symbols, such as "****".

"You're going to die tonight, or you're not my mother!"

"Idiot, are you out of your mind? I really don't understand how this kind of illogical and unsubstantiated article became popular."

"You little brat, what did Orange Jam do to you that you have to insult him like that?"

"What kind of bullshit article is this? Have you even met him in person? You dare to say he has no parents? His mouth is incredibly foul. I'm speechless. He's just barking like a dog based on his own imagination. It's disgusting!"

For Xu Hui, this content didn't really resonate with him.

Although the insults were harsh, Xu Hui had been active in various online forums for many years and had a high tolerance for pressure.

This level of skill is no match for my defense!

Xu Hui couldn't help but feel a little smug.

That’s it?

Is this what it feels like to be a victim of cyberbullying?

If you can't stand this level of intensity, I suggest you spend more time browsing forums!

Xu Hui's lips curled up in a crazy, uncontrollable grin.

Until a post appeared.

　"Oh, I knew your ID looked familiar. You were the one who said you were emotionally overwhelmed by the Peach Soda ad last time."

　This comment immediately garnered many likes and views.

　"Oh, so you're a rat-man? That's alright then!"

　"No wonder, is it because you're not doing well in real life? Are you just jealous of my brother?"

　"Hahahaha, I'm so sorry, I apologize for what I said to you earlier! You really can't take rat people too seriously, or you never know when they'll turn on you!"

Xu Hui's hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

Soon, more comments appeared!

"It's actually Tieba's Rat Man, hahaha, sisters, come see the clown!"

"You wouldn't happen to be anxious because no women like you in real life, and you see how popular Brother Orange is, would you?"

"So, you're saying that in real life you're a useless college graduate, a virgin, and have accomplished nothing all these years, with the only thing you can brag about being good at online arguments? Really??"

"No way, right?"

Xu Hui's expression froze.

Each "No way!" was like a sharp sword piercing his heart.

"No, that's not how it is!!" Xu Hui felt extremely wronged and frantically typed out words, trying to retaliate, but found that he had no way to refute it.

Although I was very unhappy, I couldn't find any reason to refute it.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Xu Hui panicked, he was completely panicked. He even smashed his phone. The words on Weibo made him feel like those things had really happened. The verbal sparring made him feel like he was being pierced by a thousand arrows. His hands were shaking, sweat was pouring down, and he even bit his tongue until it bled. At this moment, Xu Hui really broke down completely!

That evening, Xu Hui was getting tutoring at Lin Han's house. At the dinner table, he tearfully told Lin Han about his grievances.

"Lin Han, I really believed your nonsense. My head is spinning from all the cursing, waaaaaah, I can't take it anymore, can I please delete my Weibo posts?"

"Okay, okay, it's alright. If you delete it now, all our efforts will be wasted!" Lin Han comforted him.