PS-Chapter 16 General Lu

It was already late at night, but the popularity of the 'Lu Fei Live Streaming Room' hadn't diminished much. With 1,975 viewers online, although it was still far from the number of well-known streamers on 'StarryLive', it was an impressive achievement for Lu Chen as a newcomer.

He hadn't signed any contracts, received any recommendations, or engaged in any hype to boost his followers— his success was based solely on his own talent.

The follower count had reached a new high of 7,120, and the goal of 10,000 for a contract was within reach.

Taking advantage of the good atmosphere in the livestream, Lu Chen introduced his second original song, 'Cinderella'.

With its simple and moving melody and sincere performance, 'Cinderella' won over the online audience without any suspense.

However, in terms of popularity, 'Cinderella' couldn't surpass 'My Old Classmate'.

"This song is so good, I love it!"

"What's so good about it? It's basically tormenting single people, Woof Woof Woof!"

"Streamer torturing single people, earning millions!"

"Programmer part-time single person here— why haven't I found my Cinderella?"

"I really want to beat up the streamer; this song made me cry. How am I supposed to go to work tomorrow?"

"Feeling too sad, I'm leaving."

"…"

Seeing the barrage of comments flashing across the screen, Lu Chen truly didn't know what to say.

It was understandable; at this hour, most people watching live streams and listening to music were likely single.

The impact of 'Cinderella' on single people was clearly much greater than that of 'My Old Classmate'.

Lu Chen thought for a moment and said into the microphone, "Actually, I'm single just like everyone else."

"Let me tell you a little joke. Earlier today, I went to a small restaurant for lunch. I had just eaten a couple of bites when I found a worm in my food. So, I angrily called the owner and asked how a worm ended up in the dish."

The chat on the screen immediately became sparse as people tuned in to listen to Lu Chen's joke.

Lu Chen continued, "The owner looked at it, nodded, and said, 'One worm is just right because you're single. The couple at the next table found two worms in their meal!'"

As soon as he finished, the previously sparse comments flooded the screen again.

"Hahaha, that made me laugh so hard!"

"Single person passing by again. You guys chat, I'm just watching."

"I wanted to laugh, but after hearing the streamer's joke, now I feel like crying."

"Although the streamer is very handsome, his jokes are great— full marks!"

"Where is this restaurant? I want to go eat worms tomorrow!"

"Wait for me if you're going to eat worms, I'll join!"

"Then you'll get two worms."

"Get lost, you gay!"

"…"

The atmosphere in the livestream returned to its lively and cheerful state, even surpassing its previous energy.

Taking the opportunity, Lu Chen said, "It's late now, and even single people should go to sleep. Everyone still has work or school, so let's end tonight's livestream here. Please check the announcement for the next livestream time. Thanks again for all your support!"

Although many viewers wanted Lu Chen to sing two more songs or tell a few more jokes, most understood and were looking forward to his next livestream.

As the final wave of starlight gifts lit up the screen, Lu Chen noticed the star count had reached 2.8T. With a 50% share, that meant he had earned 1,400 Yuan. Considering he wasn't streaming during peak hours and the livestream hadn't been very long, this was quite impressive.

If this trend continued, paying off his family's debts would not be a dream.

It was clear he was on the right path!

"Streamer, please PM me. I have something important to discuss!"

(PM- Personal Message)

Just as Lu Chen was about to sign off, he saw a message from Prophet Li Bai.

Online viewers could send private messages to streamers, but to avoid disrupting the livestream, it was usually disabled by default, and Lu Chen was no exception.

Prophet Li Bai was clearly a wealthy viewer. His star value had consistently ranked at the top in the 'Lu Fei Live Streaming Room', and he had gifted Lu Chen two Galactic Battleships, bringing a lot of popularity to him.

So Lu Chen didn't hesitate to click on his ID and sent a private message invitation.

Lu Chen: "Hello."

Prophet Li Bai: "Hello, General Lu!"

Lu Chen: "General Lu?"

Prophet Li Bai: "Hehe, that's the highest military rank in our Lu family!"

Lu Chen: "Huh?"

Prophet Li Bai: "You'll find out when you join the Star Circle!"

He attached a link to the 'StarryLive' community forum. The forum was called the Starry Sea Community, but everyone referred to it as the Star Circle because it was filled with different circles representing various streamers.

In the Star Circle, any signed streamer could create their own circle, which was essentially a small section. Fans who joined could freely discuss topics related to the streamer.

The Star Circle was very important for streamers as it helped build fan loyalty and had high daily traffic. Posting livestream videos or personal photos in the circle was an excellent way to promote oneself.

Aside from streamers, 'StarryLive''s golden members also have the privilege of creating fan circles in the Star Circle to support their favorite streamers, rallying for them and recruiting new fans. Therefore, the number of fan circles is a significant indicator of a streamer's popularity.

Lu Chen was aware of the Star Circle but hadn't signed a formal contract yet, so he could only browse as a visitor. He had originally planned to start a circle once his follower count hit 10,000.

However, Prophet Li Bai surprised him.

The name of the fan circle was "Lu Family Army"— so grand it was almost dazzling!

Prophet Li Bai was the creator of the Lu Family Army circle and had appointed himself as the "Chief Strategist," granting Lu Chen the title of "Commander" with full permission in the circle! This was the origin of "General Lu."

Understanding the situation, Lu Chen felt both moved and amused.

However, there were countless even more extravagant names and titles in the Star Circle, so he quickly got over it.

What truly surprised Lu Chen was that within less than 24 hours of the Lu Family Army circle's creation, it had already accumulated 2,860 members. The number of posts and replies was impressive, and the activity level was high.

The top two pinned posts were both Lu Chen's livestream videos.

''"Streamer's Original Song— My Old Classmate, A Must-Listen!"''

The bold and red title was eye-catching. The post fully presented Lu Chen's performance of 'My Old Classmate' and included Prophet Li Bai's commentary.

With praise like "the best folk song of the year," "a genius work," and "the brightest new star on StarryLive," Prophet Li Bai had spared no effort in promoting Lu Chen, making him blush with the flattery.

In this main post, there were over 2,000 replies, with both circle members and visitors generally expressing praise for the song. They believed it was well-written and well-sung, and many said they would show their support.

Since the post included a direct link to 'Lu Fei's Live Streaming Room', Lu Chen finally understood why his follower count had increased so significantly even without streaming.

He thanked Prophet Li Bai, saying, "I really can't thank you enough!"

Prophet Li Bai responded, "No need to mention it. I love your songs and your original works. I believe you'll become a big star in the future, and I'll be your number-one fan!"

Lu Chen laughed, "Hehe, I appreciate your kind words. I'll do my best!"

Prophet Li Bai said, "Private messages are inconvenient. Let's move to the WeChat group. The group number is 494193990."

Lu Chen followed the instructions, opened WeChat, and joined the group.

His request was immediately approved, and the WeChat group was also named Lu Family Army, with Li Bai as the group owner.

"Everyone, welcome our General Lu!"

Li Bai quickly made Lu Chen a group administrator and released a flurry of fireworks in the group chat.

The WeChat group erupted.

"Wow! The streamer has arrived!"

"Please provide real details about the streamer— age, weight, height, and measurements. Nude photos!"

"The streamer is so handsome, all handsome guys are mine!"

"My mom told me to shut down the computer, luckily I didn't. ('^__^')"

"Group owner is so powerful!"

"…"

Compared to the livestream, Lu Chen was undoubtedly more familiar with WeChat groups. He responded smoothly and quickly bonded with the group members, creating a joyful atmosphere.

The WeChat group created by Prophet Li Bai could accommodate 5,000 members and was a high-level paid group. However, it currently had only around 400 members, which was relatively modest compared to the Star Circle.

He said in the group, "Now our General Lu has around 7,200 followers, and we need 10,000 for a contract. We're close to the target, so I hope everyone can bring in more friends. We don't buy followers; we want genuine fans!"

Having 10,000 followers is a strict requirement for signing a contract on 'StarryLive'. After signing, the streamer's revenue share would increase, and they would also get recommendations from the platform. Thus, many streamers who can't meet the requirements end up buying followers.

Some streamers have tens or even hundreds of thousands of followers, but only a fraction of them are genuine.

In contrast, Lu Chen's followers are highly valuable. Most of them came through his two live streams, with only a few being from Li Feiyu.

With no recommendations or hype, such achievements are rare among the multitude of streamers on 'StarryLive'.

No one doubts that Lu Chen will sign with 'StarryLive', and Prophet Li Bai clearly wants to expedite this process and help Lu Chen gain more recognition.

The internet is truly amazing; just two days ago, this "tycoon" didn't even know Lu Chen, yet now he was actively strategizing and proudly claiming to be his number one fan!

Prophet Li Bai's suggestion was immediately met with enthusiasm from the group members, many of whom said they would promote Lu Chen through WeChat and FeiXin's friend circles.

Their enthusiasm left Lu Chen feeling deeply touched tonight!

''(End of Chapter)''