Chapter 15
At that moment, Chen Mo’s phone rang. The caller was a buddy from uni, Zhao Zihao.
“Hello?”
Zhao Zihao replied in a casual tone, “Chen Mo, you’re pretty good! First place in a video game designing competition? How could you leave your brothers so out of the loop?”
Chen Mo laughed, “I just settled down, there’s been too much doing on recently. How did you know?”
2Zhao Zihao said, “You’re asking me how I know? You’re going viral! The negative comments towards the judge during the competition are all over the internet!”
Video Game Info Network, Tianji.com, Wechat gaming channel… even a higher-up of Emperor Dynasty Entertainment reposted!
After creating such a scene, a large number of gamers now had their attention on Chen Mo’s Weibo!
“Chen Mo? Is this the video game design champion?”
“Is this account real?”
“Must be, it’s verified.”
“Wow, really? Did you have to create such a scene? Why didn’t you just give in?”
“This kid has personality, I like this guy!”
“What did you mean by your last reply? What do you want Shi Huazhe to eat?”
“Previous comment, did your village just receive internet access?”
4The gamers were having a heated discussion right on Chen Mo’s Weibo.
1Chen Mo’s “Aren’t you hungry?” was meant to be a joke. There are many who try to make predictions on the internet, and they always end it with,” If I’m wrong, I’ll eat my own sock” or “If I’m wrong, I’ll eat my mouse”, eating all sorts of weird things. Therefore next time someone encounters a prediction, many would reply with, “Aren’t you gonna eat something?”
4The meaning behind Chen Mo’s reply was clear: Shi Huazhe, you said I’m not going to sell more than a hundred thousand copies in the first month for my next game. What if I do? Aren’t you gonna eat something?
Soon, the replies and reposts under this post started to explode, a hundred, three hundred, five hundred!
Moreover, the friendly internet users were helping by tagging Shi Huazhe, probably just joining in the crowds, not considering the consequences.
Chen Mo was much calmer than Shi Huazhe, matters like this weren’t a concern for him. Moreover, Chen Mo didn’t feel bad about this publicity stunt. If it brought more attention to his next game, why not?
Soon thereafter, Shi Huazhe replied, “Get a life!”
4Chen Mo was happy, seeing Shi Huazhe didn’t dare take the bet.
The discussions under the post were full of disappointment. There were still people trying to start something, encouraging Shi Huazhe to take the bet and eat a keyboard or mouse.
1Shi Huazhe decided to not reply, as if pretending he died.
After laughing, Chen Mo put his phone away. This was no more than a small interlude, no need to take it to heart.