Popularity is everything; I play a super genius

[Episode 3 of "Echoes" (full episode) has finished airing, and the overall settlement is complete!]

[You have earned a total of +91,919 popularity points!]

Seeing his rapidly growing popularity, Qi Ji felt that his wallet was finally getting fuller.

Without a word, he immediately and extravagantly opened the system shop!

Browsing through the dazzling array of goods inside.

Just as he was deciding to buy this and that, the system suddenly popped up a weak notification:

【Um... dear host, just a friendly reminder... you still have 5 million popularity points of mortgage debt that have not yet been repaid~ (smiley face)】

"..."

Qi Ji paused for a moment, then said nonchalantly,

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll pay you back as soon as I've raised enough money. You've seen how good I am at making money, five million is nothing to me, just a piece of cake!"

Saki said some nice things, but what she was really thinking was:

Why should money borrowed through one's own abilities be repaid?

Moreover, even if one were to repay, one would need to be strategic.

such as--

Pay back slowly and gradually, in a high-quality, planned, and controlled manner, little by little.

After all, investing more of one's popularity in oneself is definitely more worthwhile than paying off debts.

The more you invest, the stronger you become.

The stronger you are, the more popular you become.

The higher the popularity, the more money you earn.

If this cycle continues, isn't it like stepping on your right foot with your left and spiraling upwards?

I imagine that even a system burdened with a mountain of debt would feel proud and involuntarily puff out its chest upon seeing its ever-increasing popularity.

That's right, it's a win-win situation!

Qi Ji waited a while, and seeing that the system didn't say anything about it, he immediately took it as a promise from the system.

Then, after glancing at the tempting items in the store, he finally closed it with reluctance.

Although Qiji has many items he wants to buy, these tens of thousands of popularity points seem like a lot, but they really don't last long when you actually use them up.

More importantly, Saki had already planned how to use the popularity points.

In the mall, he had a goal he absolutely had to achieve!

It was a wonderful thing that could help him become stronger, make him look cool, and alleviate his sister's echo erosion syndrome—a triple win.

Unfortunately, since it's a good product, the price naturally can't be cheap.

Even now, with that item on sale at a huge discount, it still requires a massive sum of one million.

"but……"

Qi Ji glanced at his rapidly rising popularity on the platform and stretched contentedly.

"At this rate, a mere million won't take long."

……

Six days passed in the blink of an eye.

By streaming for extended periods and sharing in the revenue generated by the anime series, Qi Ji successfully amassed a massive 23.3 popularity points.

This brings him one step closer to his first "million-dollar plan".

Since the three episodes of "Echoes" aired last week and received rave reviews, Saki's popularity has skyrocketed, with his personal channel setting new records for online viewership every day.

She already has the makings of a "top livestreamer".

At this moment, even when someone is live-streaming themselves sleeping, hundreds or thousands of viewers are happily squatting in the live-streaming room.

Comments like "Sleeping face check-in," "Waiting for him to turn over," and "I bet five cents he's talking in his sleep" are posted on the screen.

Its popularity remains high.

……

morning.

The sun was shining brightly, and the breeze on the rooftop was pleasantly cool.

Qi Ji lay down in his usual spot, just about to fall asleep.

Suddenly, two voices rang out in succession—

"Saki-kun! Wake up! We have a mission today!" Hōki's voice came from afar, carrying a hint of anxiety.

At that moment, his voice was much calmer, but the force with which he pulled him out of bed was by no means small.

"Saki-kun, everyone must participate in today's monthly task. Absence will result in a significant deduction of credits."

In response, Saki remained unmoved, lying on the "bed":

"Credits or whatever, it doesn't matter."

What could be more important than sleep?

People will die if they don't sleep.

However, thanks to the persistent efforts of Huomu and Setsuna,

Saki then went back to the point—

Taking a short nap now and then can make your next sleep even better.

Although Saki had seen the plot and knew that this monthly mission was just a part that was glossed over in the many plots of the first season, with almost no screen time.

However, the viewers in the live stream clearly wanted to see him participate in the mission more than watch him sleep.

Right now, everyone is spamming the screen urging us to hurry up.

"Lazy streamer, wake up!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!!!"

"I want to see the mission, I want to see rivers of blood!"

Qi Ji is, after all, a streamer who dotes on his fans.

And then there's the fact that Huomu and Setsuna have begged him to this extent...

"I really can't do anything with you guys."

……

At the top of the stairs, Bai Lili breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest as she watched Huo Mu and Shana successfully bring over the great Qi Ji.

With this unintentional movement from the girl, the breasts on her chest swayed dramatically, a breathtaking sight.

Bai Lili, however, showed no awareness of the need to be "humble." She even jogged forward, exacerbating the surging emotions.

As expected, the comments section immediately erupted in excitement:

"Holy crap!! White Mom!!!"

"Bai Lili is the best! I only love Lili!"

"Kill Su Shi! Rob Li Li!"

Bai Lili jogged over to Qi Ji:

"Great, Saki! I was really worried you'd skip this mission!"

Although the academy's tasks are strictly linked to academic credits, almost no student will be absent without a valid reason.

but……

The person in front of me is, after all, the legendary Saki!

Outstanding personality, unconventional.

He's not someone you can judge by common sense.

He skipped the aptitude test on his first day of school.

This also means that the talent section of the student file of this most famous genius in the City of Fire now records a big "X" that is even worse than Huo Mu's "F"!

As Bai Lili walked, her figure swayed gracefully and gently.

The scene was so beautiful it was almost unfair.

It has to be said that the girl's physical measurements are so impressive that even the simplest movements are a unique and breathtaking sight.

Because Saki was wearing a mask, he was able to appreciate it openly.

Heart of beauty in everyone.

That's the power of numbers.

Beauty is big! Big is beautiful!

While admiring it, Saki casually replied:

"I was originally planning to skip it... but since both Hōki and Setsuna are kneeling down on the rooftop for me..."

"Huh?!" Upon hearing this, Setsuna's handsome eyebrows furrowed, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly interrupted Saki, saying...

"I...I didn't kneel! Don't talk nonsense, Saki-kun!"

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Huo Mu's face immediately showed a look of shock, as if he had been betrayed. He turned to look at Setsuna, his voice unconsciously rising:

"Setsuna! You didn't kneel?"

But we agreed to kneel down and beg Saki-chan together!!!

This is the foolproof method I figured out to win over Saki-kun!!!

……

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Chapter Twenty-Six: The Arrogant Young Lady Who Remains Close to Others

"you--!"

At that moment, she was infuriated by Huo Mu's loud and "honest" remarks. She glared at him fiercely and lowered her voice.

"Are you an idiot?! How could anyone take that kind of talk seriously!"

Moreover, I thought you were just using kneeling as a way to express your determination!

Who knew you'd actually kneel down!

Rather, you're the one who's acting strange!

Kneeling down to classmates or something...

What do you take Sakizawa for?! He's not the kind of bully who gets happy seeing people kneel down!

On the contrary, it will only feel like a burden!

Seeing the two arguing more and more fiercely, Bai Lili quickly stepped forward to pull them apart:

"Alright, alright, Saki has already agreed to go on the mission, so this is already the best outcome!"

Without a doubt, Qiji Tongxing's commitment is the best guarantee for everyone's safety!

Bai Lili was genuinely happy for everyone in her class.

But then, as if remembering something, her smile dimmed slightly:

"This time, we really owe you all a lot. It was me who insisted that we must find a way to persuade Saki to come."

But... when it really came time to ask him for help, I could only hide at the bottom of the stairs and watch, unable to do anything to help.

I... am I really useless?

Today, some girls in my class said that besides my family being very rich, I'm nothing special...