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Chapter 497: 293 Chapter: A Treacherous Merchant! (Second Update)_1

That day, Chen Rang arrived at Gong Gong’s small store, ready to check out Gong Gong’s new guild.

In a world where most of the benefits and channels were monopolized by the major guilds, starting a new one undoubtedly required more courage and strength to get a slice of the pie.

Chen Rang did not hastily quit his current guild, after all, what Gong Gong had said was appealing, establishing a guild where everyone was equal, without exploitation and oppression. But saying and doing were two different things, and he didn’t want to jump the gun without seeing results first, becoming just another harvest for another guild.

There, he immediately saw three key members of the guild: Gong Gong, Military Governor, and Tai Yin.

“Gong Gong” proclaimed a good relationship with Gong Gong, but after actually seeing Gong Gong, he was still a bit dazed.

Gong Gong could be described as the hottest virtual idol lately, lively and cheerful, and fond of driving. She often engaged in wits with the platform’s administrators, always on the verge between being banned and unbanned.

However, what recently brought her to mainstream attention was her tearful moment supporting Far Traveler. On screen, her tears were like raindrops on pear blossoms, called “an outburst devoid of any acting, pure emotion,” a breakthrough moment.

There’s no helping it, humans are superficial creatures; a white-haired, red-eyed little loli crying like that, it was hard not to feel sympathy and subsequently take a liking to her.

Seeing Chen Rang walk in, Gong Gong immediately waved her long sleeves joyfully and said brightly, “Chen Rang, you really came.”

She enthusiastically prepared an array of food for Chen Rang and said happily, “I already heard from Gong Gong, you’re planning to join our guild, right?”

“Well, I’m still considering. Also, what’s your relationship with Gong Gong, and why do your names sound so similar?”

“The relationship between a fan and an idol. We get along well usually, so she helps me recruit people. She said you’re skilled, have high quality, and you’re a Mukuai Fanatic, particularly suited for our guild.”

“What does being a Mukuai Fanatic have to do with your guild?”

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“Non-human characters are one of my cute points too.”

“Huh?”

Military Governor kicked Gong Gong aside and said to Chen Rang, “Don’t mind her, she’s just a blabbering idiot.”

“An idiot is still better than your violent madness!”

Chen Rang looked up at the tall woman in front of him, recognizing her as the Military Governor who live-streamed with Gong Gong.

She was a cold-faced big sister type, often wearing full armor on stream, not one to smile much but frequently roasting Gong Gong, and her occasional disgusted expressions were quite popular with a certain kind of fan.

Tai Yin, although not a big talker and always seeming a bit dazed, had a sheepdog-like personality that struck a chord with some viewers; there were often people saying they wanted to adopt Tai Yin, give her a bath, and take her out for walks every day.

Overall, this trio had quite a personality, and Chen Rang sometimes tuned in to their streams.

Having confirmed the identities of the three, Chen Rang felt much less suspicious of them, but he then asked, “You’re not live streaming this, are you?”

Gong Gong, getting up off the ground, asked with a mischievous smile, “Don’t worry, we’re not. Our future actions will be a bit devious—I don’t want to tarnish my image in front of my fans. What, afraid your little girlfriend will find out you’re meeting other women behind her back?”

“…how could that be possible.”

“Aww, come on, spill the beans. Everyone knows you like Mukuai. Tell uncle, how’s it going between you two, do you need my help… quack!”

Once again, Gong Gong was kicked away, and Military Governor bore an annoyed expression, saying earnestly, “Can’t you be serious for once?”

“I am being serious!”

“Sigh…”

Emitting a sigh, Military Governor turned to Chen Rang, about to explain, only to notice that Chen Rang had already submitted his request to join the guild.

Looking puzzled, she asked curiously, “Why did you leave your guild so swiftly?”

“You guys seem very natural with your banter, must be like this all the time. A place with no hierarchy, nothing to lose by joining.”

“Good eye.”

Military Governor nodded in approval, taking Chen Rang’s hand, “I am Military Governor, welcome to the guild.”

“Chen Rang, thank you for your indulgence.”

With the first player’s joining, everything else became much easier.

Gong Gong did not have her alt join but rather kept attracting players to the guild, involving them in the fight against capitalism.

The resignation of many players caught the attention of some, and when they realized it was Gong Gong poaching players, disgruntled murmurs began to coalesce, gradually forming a small-scale outcry in the Game Inn.

[The big streamer is bullying us!]

[Don’t think you can randomly poach players just because you’re cute; the game isn’t yours.]

[To the commenter above, it seems like it might actually be their game.]

[Huh… but poaching still isn’t right! Our painstakingly groomed talents, just like that, poached away?]

[Support for a ban!]

[If this thief isn’t stopped, the public outrage remains!]

[That’s right, meat-selling streamers should just honestly go develop their main market and not cause chaos in our game!]

[Yes, yes, you’d better off wearing less clothes than anything else! What can you do apart from a little talent, driving, and cracking jokes?]

[To the one above, it seems that’s actually enough, the skills are already quite refined.]

[Hmm, a fan now.]

Facing these criticisms, Gong Gong didn’t back down at all.

Who does she think she is?