Popularity is everything; I play a super genius

Then it was discovered that it was a letter addressed to the radio station—

Knowing that the brother and sister were loyal listeners of "Echoes," Saki wrote this anonymous letter.

I want to comfort them, encourage them, and see them get back on their feet.

It was at that time that Liuli memorized the names of the brother and sister—

The older brother's name is Chun, and the younger sister's name is Caixia.

……

"What are you doing!!!"

Ruri questioned Ayaka about her actions just now.

"I don't want to be a burden to my sister... I'm afraid I'll take the dagger and stab her again..."

"You idiot!!!"

Ruri was scolding Ayaka, and she was also scolding herself.

"Sister, you... you're crying?"

Cried?

Her?

Liuli belatedly realized this.

She was good at lying and acting from a young age.

Tears were part of her lies, part of her acting.

It is something that can flow out whenever needed.

For her, tears were a weapon, a disguise, and a mask.

It's not emotions, though.

Since being cursed by the Kamishiro family, she has never cried for the sake of crying.

But now, she cried.

I cried simply because I wanted to cry.

I'm so sad I want to cry.

I was so scared I wanted to cry.

I felt so desperate I wanted to cry.

—She really, really, really...didn't want to die.

So, anyone, please save her...

The moment the thought flashed through my mind, the image of a black trench coat and a pure white mask immediately came to mind.

But then, Liuli shook her head in alarm.

No!

He's the only one who can't be with me!!!

Because, I'll die, right?

Even though she knew Saki's talent well, she never doubted his genius.

However, Chiho Kamishiro possessed something even more decisive than talent—

That is time.

Undoubtedly, ten years from now, Saki will be stronger, and it wouldn't be surprising if he could kill Kamishiro Chiho with a wave of his hand.

but now……

Time is Qi Ji's greatest enemy.

Liuli still remembered that she had once warned herself:

When encountering danger, you must, absolutely must, stay away from the desert.

Because she knew, she always knew—

She was a jinx from birth.

Everyone who gets close to her will become unfortunate.

Therefore, only—

I don't want to bring misfortune...

He was implicated.

……

The viewers in the live chat were heartbroken to see Liuli's tears.

"Waaaaah, what's so bad about that bad woman? She really is... I'm going to cry!"

"Are you really going to cut me here? No way!"

"Where's Brother Ji? Are you free? Come and save him!"

"Zhao, he's been kidnapped by that Huang Lu guy. I seriously suspect Huang Lu is up to something!"

"Lao Ji hasn't been live all day. What happened to the model worker?"

"Haki, if you don't come soon, your Liuli is really going to die here!"

When Qi Ji saw Liu Li crying through the live stream, he was stunned for a moment.

As everyone knows, Liuli is a wicked woman who is extremely adept at using her tears.

Ninety-nine percent of the expression on her face was fake.

But at this moment, Saki was absolutely certain—

Now, it's just "one percent" of Liuli.

We're almost there in the alley where Ruri and Chiho are.

As he continued running, Qi Ji reached into his pocket and rummaged around.

He wanted to see if there was anything he could use.

Even the smallest bit of help would be appreciated.

However, he pulled out a ticket.

It was given to him by Liuli yesterday...

Tickets.

Setsuna said that with the ticket, you can enter a lottery and also receive a free egg.

Upon hearing this, Liuli immediately and secretly slipped the ticket to him...

"call--"

Qi Ji took a deep breath and gripped the ticket tightly in his hand.

Then, as if he had finally convinced himself, he spoke softly:

"I see……"

"Oh, I see."

"Since you've already paid the fee..."

"So, there's no other way?"

"Once you've taken the money, there's no going back."

"trade……"

"Achieved."

Looking at the girl in the video, tears streaming down her face, protecting Ayaka, and struggling to hold on, Saki was certain—

Liuli won't die.

How could I possibly die here?

She's one of the main female characters in this anime!

Someone will definitely save her at the crucial moment.

Of course someone will save her!

At a time like this, the person who saved her is undoubtedly...

It's me.

……

……

Chapter 94 A Lonely Night Under the Moon! (2.5 parts combined, 5800 words)

But how can one win if one cannot awaken the echo?

Qi Ji kept thinking about this question the whole way.

He no longer seeks to win beautifully or in a way that looks good.

As long as we can win, even if it's a Pyrrhic victory, it's fine.

He was, after all, challenging someone of a higher level; as long as he could win...

No matter what method is used, no matter what means are employed, no matter how heavy the price paid—

Surely the audience can understand him to some extent?

That's right, so we have to win, we absolutely must win!

As long as he wins, his public image can be maintained!

As long as he wins, his popularity will remain stable!

Rather, if he can even crack a fourth-tier tough nut, his popularity might not only not decline, but could even surge!

But how do we win...?

That's the biggest problem.

Saki went through every possible solution in his mind.

Ultimately, the only answer we got was that—

"System, lend me some more!!!"

Saki made a firm decision in his heart.

This is not the time to be polite with the system.

However, the system doesn't seem to think that way...

She didn't reply to him!

"I said, I want you to lend me a little more! Are you deaf?!"

"System! System! System!!!"

After repeated urging from Qi Ji, the system finally reluctantly popped up.

【Ding! 】

[Given that the host's 500 million has not yet been repaid, we are unable to provide you with another loan!]

The system's cold, impersonal response sent a chill down Qi Ji's spine.

He never imagined that his nine-year relationship with the system would be worth less than a mere five million...

and--

"That wasn't a loan, it was collateral! How can they be the same?"