Yin Yang went viral.
It happened rather inexplicably.
Someone had uploaded Yin Yang's debate video to the internet, sparking a massive controversy.
Some argued that Yin Yang should be executed, claiming that while the soldiers were risking their lives on the front lines, he was spreading defeatist talk in the safe rear. What would the troops think if they found out?
This faction had the loudest voice. After all, this was Great Wei, and very few citizens of Great Wei wanted their own country to lose.
Following that were demands for a thorough investigation to see if Yin Yang was a spy.
In their eyes, Yin Yang's debate points were nothing short of a deliberate blow to military morale.
Then there were the level-headed ones. They urged everyone to stay calm, pointing out that Yin Yang was merely playing devil's advocate, arguing from the enemy's perspective to warn Great Wei's forces against underestimating their opponent.
Finally, there were Yin Yang's fans.
His confident eloquence, his striking, model-like appearance, and the fact that several industry titans served as mere background elements to his performance caused Yin Yang to blow up overnight, gaining a massive following.
In just two days, over a dozen companies in Central City reached out, hoping to sign him.
Yin Yang turned them all down.
Initially, some of these companies tried to pressure him, but once they discovered that Yin Yang was on very friendly terms with Qin Zhou, those thoughts vanished instantly.
However, once a person becomes famous, there will always be plenty of opportunists looking to climb over them to make a name for themselves.
Yin Yang was no exception. Every day, a crowd of people flocked to the library, demanding to debate him.
This severely disrupted the peace for the other library patrons.
Left with no choice, Yin Yang published the address of his cafe, but because the shop was too small, he directed everyone to a nearby park for debates instead.
Consequently, the area became a new viral hotspot, and Yin Yang's cafe experienced a massive boom in business.
The three young ones were practically run off their feet.
Realizing that just raising their wages wouldn't be enough, Yin Yang hired two more staff members, which finally allowed the trio to breathe a sigh of relief.
Thanks to his new “viral influencer” status, he also began receiving invitations to various high-society banquets.
Yin Yang did not reject any of them, attending whenever he was invited.
His eloquent conversation quickly charmed many, earning him a modest reputation within those circles.
Qin Zhou had invited him to his fundraising gala well in advance. Half a month slipped by, and the day of the gala arrived.
The other guests were all dressed in sharp suits and formal wear, their female companions adorned in glittering jewels.
Yin Yang, however, showed up in simple casual clothes.
He wasn't worried that the security guards would block him from entering; after all, fools like that rarely existed at a high-profile event of this caliber.
Sure enough, he walked right into the venue without any trouble. A waiter even offered to show him around, but he politely declined.
Yin Yang was highly eye-catching, for three reasons.
First, he was genuinely famous right now.
Second, his features were strikingly handsome.
Third, everyone around him was in formal attire, while he was dressed in casual wear, making him look less formal than even the waiters' uniforms.
Yin Yang couldn't care less. He casually walked over to a tree and began observing its growth.
“Does Mr. Liu have an interest in gardening as well?”
Miss Tang's curious voice drifted from behind him, but Yin Yang didn't even turn his head.
“Just a little.”
“Then what do you see in this tree?”
“Expensive!”
Yin Yang's answer tickled Xiao Yun immensely. She pointed at the tree he was looking at and said,
“Miss, Mr. Liu is a true master. He explains things so simply that even I can understand.”
Miss Tang gave her a speechless glare, and Xiao Yun immediately shut her mouth.
Yin Yang stared at the tree for a dozen more seconds before turning around.
“Mr. Qin Zhou only mentioned that today is a fundraising gala, but he didn't specify the theme.”
“I only brought ten thousand yuan. I wonder if it's enough.”
“Ten thousand yuan?”
Miss Tang was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Yin Yang to be so stingy.
“Hehehe, ten thousand yuan? Is Mr. Liu here to make a donation, or just to sponge off the free food and drinks? I really should ask Mr. Qin how any random stray is allowed to slip in here.”
A discordant voice chimed in from the side.
It was a young man. Ever since Yin Yang argued that Great Qi had a higher chance of winning, he had become a prime target for smear campaigns by people like this.
Before Yin Yang could speak, Miss Tang frowned and spoke up first.
“Mr. Yang, eavesdropping on other people's conversations is highly impolite.”
The young man dismissed her concern completely.
“This is a public space. How can you call it eavesdropping?”
He turned to look at Yin Yang, his expression growing even more disdainful.
“What can ten thousand yuan even do?”
Yin Yang thought about it for a moment, then replied very seriously,
“Ten thousand yuan can buy enough rat poison to feed your entire family to bursting.”
The young man's face instantly flushed crimson. He pointed a trembling finger at Yin Yang.
Before he could lash out, Xiao Yi stepped forward to block him.
Seeing this, the young man let out a cold snort.
“We'll see about this!”
With a flick of his sleeve, he stormed off. Yin Yang had lost count of how many people like him he encountered in a single day now.
Miss Tang looked at Yin Yang with some surprise.
“Aren't you afraid of offending him by responding like that?”
Yin Yang smiled.
“He was the one who approached me first, and he was insolent.”
“It's like a fight. If he's already thrown the first punch, am I supposed to worry about his status and just let him beat me up?”
“Aren't you worried he might retaliate?”
“Would he stop just because I'm afraid?”
Xiao Yi deeply admired Yin Yang's attitude.
Miss Tang pondered for a moment, then said,
“If you need my help...”
“No need.”
“Macho pride?”
Yin Yang chuckled at her words.
“You can help me once, but can you help me for the rest of my life?”
If anyone else had heard this, their minds would have run wild with romantic possibilities.
Yet Miss Tang's expression didn't ripple in the slightest. She did appreciate Yin Yang, but it was purely platonic appreciation.
To someone like her, 'physical beauty' held absolutely no value.
“Miss, look at that fat guy over there. He looks so familiar.”
Xiao Yun's voice rang out. Yin Yang followed her gaze and saw Xiao Zhe conversing with two men in suits.
“Miss, I remember now! Isn't that the transcendent who helped us on Jiuqing Mountain?”
“Back then, he was the one who used his revolver to take down the Shadow Lotus Church members, allowing Xiao Yi to get medical attention in time.”
“To thank him, you even gave him the 【Liar-Eater's Proof】.”
Beside her, Xiao Yi nodded in agreement, confirming Xiao Yun's memory.
Yin Yang's eyes narrowed slightly. Those without a ginkgo leaf would not remember him unless they encountered a specific anchor again.
Until then, their memories would warp to reconcile any discrepancies on their own.
In their minds, the person who had fired the gun and taken the 【Liar-Eater's Proof】 had become Xiao Zhe.
Only if they encountered an 'anchor' again would there be any chance of correcting this memory.
Yet even if it were corrected, they wouldn't remember too many details, and over time, they would forget it entirely.
Xiao Zhe, who was currently chatting with others, suddenly flinched as if burned. He pulled an object resembling a ginkgo leaf from his pocket, only to find it faintly glowing and emitting heat.
Before he could even begin looking around, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
“Long time no see.”
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