Since the competition had a live broadcast mode, it was natural that the organizers would also incorporate other points of a live broadcast.
For example, while watching the live broadcast, viewers could make pop-ups at any point and discuss in real time. The viewers could also send gifts to their favorite contestants.
Before the competition started, the contestants signed an agreement whereby the gifts they get will be shared on a 20/80 basis at the end of the competition, with the organizers taking 20% while the contestants take 80%.
This is definitely a win-win situation for both the contestants and the organizers.
In addition to viewers’ sending gifts to the contestants they like, exciting moments on the field can also lead to viewers to send a few more gifts.
In previous rounds, every time Cheng Yi did something amazing, or An Yan made another S or SS grade potion, there would be a wave of gifts on the live stream.
There was also a special situation in their broadcast room. There would be many viewers screaming for dog food while sending gifts at a fast speed whenever they displayed their affection.
In addition to this, the competition organizers also created a top ranking on the official website to further stimulate viewers’ spending by showing the number of gifts each contestant received.
Some of the contestants’ fans have been sending gifts to their favorite contestants in order to get them to the top of the rankings.
So far, Cheng Yi and An Yan were at the top of the leaderboard. Lu Chen was in second place, while Lin Dong and Lin Wan were in third.
The competition organizers suddenly changed the rules in the middle of the competition as a way to stimulate spending.
Sure enough, not long after the new rules were announced, there was a wave of gifts in all the popular live streaming rooms.
[AnYan’s Leg Pendant] sent 10 mechas: Go boss An Yan, you’re the best!]
[Cheng Yi’s hardcore fan] sent 10 potions: I’m not worried about you, boss Cheng Yi, I just want to give you a warning; you must protect our lovely An Yan at the critical moment!]
[Lu Chen’s attendant] gave away 10 nutrients: We’re not afraid even if the rules were suddenly changed. Lu Chen, we believe in you!
[Brother Lin’s Little Sister] sent 10 laser swords: I have no more words, just hang in there for the last 10 minutes!
[Sister Lin’s Big Brother] sends 10 bowls of water: Brother Lin and Sister Lin are invincible! Let’s go!
……
There were countless similar gift messages. The only pity was that the contestants in the competition couldn’t see them yet.
It was also a bit of a shame that the three teams with the most supporters and the most gifts received had not met each other on the field so far.
Although the fans were all very well qualified and focused on supporting their contestants, they were secretly hoping that they’d meet the other two strong opponents so that they could wipe them out in one fell swoop!
In the eyes of these fans, they all thought that their own contestant was the best. As for the other two, although they were really good too, how could they possibly compare to their own?
Just as everyone was sending gifts and pop-ups while secretly thinking this way, someone suddenly burst out with a cry of surprise in An Yan and Cheng Yi’s live broadcast room.
The Viewer: Holy shit! The two bosses are about to collide head-on with Lu Chen!
The other viewers were all in a daze.
Viewer 1: Is what the cutie said true? Are the two bosses about to have a head to head with Lu Chen?
Viewer 2: What? What’s happening? I haven’t read the book, so I’ll believe you even if you lie to me.
The Viewer: I’m not lying; it’s true! I just came from Lu Chen’s live stream and I can confirm that they are now heading towards each other. It shouldn’t be long before they meet head on!
Viewer 3: Holy shit! Are the three teams of bosses finally going to meet? May I ask where the third team is? Is it possible for all three teams to meet at the same time? I feel so excited just thinking about it!
Viewer 4: I don’t think it’s possible. The third team is still in another corner of the map. Sigh.
Viewer 5: I’ve just come from Lu Chen’s live stream, and it’s true; the two teams should meet in a few minutes! It’s going to be an amazing battle. I’m looking forward to it!
Viewer 6: Sitting up and preparing for the battle!
Viewer 7: Please make the storm more violent!
……
At the same time, on Lu Chen’s live stream, the viewers also noticed this and began to discuss it with gusto. They prepared themselves for a visual feast.
Amidst the heated discussion, five seconds passed, ten seconds passed, and finally, the two teams met in a narrow field on a flat open space!
The viewers in the two live streams rubbed their little hands together in excitement. They were wide-eyed and full of anticipation as they watched the action on the field, and then they were collectively stunned.
Because they weren’t in mechas, both sides saw each other as soon as they met.
The moment they established each other’s identities, both sides seemed to pause for a second, after which they calmly averted their eyes and brushed past each other.
The whole process took less than five seconds. Aside from the brief collision of their eyes, they didn’t even say hello.
After a moment of confusion, the live streams from both sides exploded.
Viewer 1: What’s going on? Are the two bosses experiencing visual impairment at the same time? Can they not see each other?
Viewer 2: I’m in a daze. Why are things going in a completely different direction from what I thought?
Viewer 3: I’ve peeled all my melon seeds and this is what I’m shown? I’m not convinced! I’m not convinced by the melon seeds in my hand either!
Viewer 4: A highly anticipated battle has passed silently without a sound. Is this a shining point in human nature or a bug in the map?
Viewer 5: I was disappointed that the two bosses didn’t fight, but when I think about it, it was the right choice.
Viewer 6: Yes, both of them are very strong, and once they fight, it’s bound to be a very long battle of attrition.
With only a few minutes left before the end of the match, it’s crucial to score more points in that time. No matter who wins or loses in the end, it’s more harm than good to face each other.
Viewer 7: You guys are right, but I still feel sad. I feel such a big hole in my heart that I want to kiss, hug, and raise boss An Yan.
Viewer 8: The person upstairs should stop dreaming. Although I also feel sad, An Yan is Cheng Yi’s alone. There is no way he can kiss and hug you or be raised by you!Viewer 8:
‘ve been looking forward to that battle for a long time. I thought I had finally gotten to it, but it turned out to be an illusion in the end.
Viewer 9: Don’t be so down. Even if the three teams don’t fight this time, they will fight in the next rounds. You will see me it you keep watching the live stream.
Viewer 10: That’s right, and the more this battle is pushed until the end, the more exciting it will be.
Viewer 11: I feel better now that you’ve said that.
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An Yan had never seen Lu Chen before and didn’t know his identity. When Cheng Yi didn’t engage his opponent but silentle passedby him, he couldn’t help but ask in a small voice, “Who is that guy? Is he very powerful?”
There must be a reason for them not to fight. If it was a friend Cheg Yi was on good terms with, he would at least say hello. Since he didn’t, then it must be for other reasons.
The only reason An Yan could think of now was that the other party was also very strong. If they really fought, not only would it be difficult to decide the winner, but they would also waste a long time. That’s why they ignored each other very tacitly.
Cheng Yi certainly didn’t want to praise someone else’s greatness in front of An Yan, so he only said vaguely, “His name is Lu Chen, and we shall meet later in the competition.”
Sensing his lover’s small emotions, An Yan wisely chose not to pursue the matter. “Then let’s hurry up and find the other opponents.”
The two walked for a while longer when they suddenly heard a considerable commotion coming from one side. They went to take a look and were surprised to see more than ten people engaged in a big melee.
An Yan’s eyes suddenly lit up. There were so many of them.
An Yan was about to roll up his sleeves and rush up, but was pulled back by Cheng Yi: “I’ll do it.”
An Yan couldn’t help but feel a little worried. “But time is running out. Can you do it alone?”
Cheng Yi also couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows and he said meaningfully, “There are some things I can’t do alone, but this is not one of them.”
An Yan didn’t hear the deeper meaning of this statement and nodded obediently, “Alright then. I’ll wait for you over here. ”
And the live broadcast room was already full of laughter.
Viewer 1: What did I just hear? Boss An Yan actually asked boss Cheng Yi in public if it was okay hahaha ……
Viewy 2: ‘There are some things I can’t do, alone but this isn’t one of them’. There’s nothing wrong with Cheng Yi’s answer hahaha!
Viewer 3: How come we all understood, but our boss, An Yan, doesn’t? He is really so simple, ah hahaha……
Viewer 4: I have a reasonable suspicion about something, but I won’t say it.
Viewer 5: I think I suspect the same thing, but I won’t say it either.
Viewer 6: Since you all won’t say it, I’ll say it. I guess the two bosses are still in a very innocent relationship.
Viewer 7: What nonsense is being said upstairs! Such things can be observed but not spoken! Cheng Yi would be very upset if he saw this!
Viewer 8: I’m sure that won’t happen. The two are already close, and a good thing will soon come. Why would they care about some jokes among the fans?
Viewer 9: Are they close to each other? What good thing? Is it the kind of good thing I’m thinking of?
The competition set up in this chapter really reminds me of the Hunger Games series; especially the gift giving of the fans. Totally different plot of course but the competition organizers just echo the game makers in HG series to me.