Gazing at the Rainbow - Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Hang City Star

Lin Yao couldn’t guess who would become the Hang City Star. In her eyes, there was no way the Hang City Star could be determined by appearance and style alone.

But if it wasn’t based on physical appearance, then what was the basis?

Popularity or influence on Hang City Forum?

Little Guliang was the most popular moderator for the Singles subforum of the Love Life Forum, but the Hang City Forum had ten sections, nearly a hundred small subforums, and totaled hundreds of moderators, many of which were more popular and influential than Little Guliang was.

For example, there were several industry tycoons on the Daily Life Forum, and several influential dignitaries from the film and television drama reviewed the drama subsection. Although they might not attend these types of events, their escorts were there.

If everyone were to really vote for the Hang City Star, perhaps they would receive the most votes.

But Lin Yao thought of the sponsor of this event: Orlando Group.

Businessmen were always driven by profit, so why did Orlando sponsor this masquerade, and what were they trying to achieve?

Perhaps that was the key to the problem!

She bumped Hot Pot Is Too Hot’s arm and asked in a low voice, “Why do you think Orlando sponsored this masquerade?”

She didn’t know whether it was because she had been too rough or because the question she asked was too straightforward, but Hot Pot Is Too Hot discreetly shifted away his foot as he tried to keep some distance from her.

Lin Yao was dumbstruck again.

The floor around them was very crowded at this point. It was almost as bad as the rush hour commute and rivaled buses on popular routes. So one could imagine how difficult it was for Hot Pot Is Too Hot to maintain this distance from her.

Lin Yao had already gone all out and decided to treat this as if she were being squeezed on a bus, so why did a huge man like him need to be so…restrained?

Lin Yao had never expected a guy like Hot Pot Is Too Hot, who was so flirtatious and rowdy, and flew to attractive girls with open arms, would actually be quite pure-hearted inside?

Of course, there was another possibility: He was worried about other people (Little Guliang) seeing him acting “intimate”.

Ha… She suddenly had the urge to tease him, what should she do?

***

On the stage, Liang Kaiwen took the microphone from the host. He smiled and said, “Many people are probably curious about how the Hang City Star is selected. In fact, I’m also curious, myself.

So, I went on the forum to register an ID and read the selection rules carefully, but don’t ask me for my ID, and even if you do ask, I won’t tell you.

Okay, mainly because my level is so low that it’s embarrassing to share. ”

The netizens at the scene burst out laughing.

Liang Kaiwen ruffled his hair smugly and continued, “But I can tell you that to be the Hang City star tonight one must meet the following three conditions: one, she must be beautiful; two, she must be young; three, she must be very popular on the Hang City Forum. As soon as I say her name, you’ll definitely know who she is!

So, when I call out her name, everyone must applaud, scream, cheer, is that fine?”

Some netizens answered, “Fine~~~!”

Some shouted, “O~K~!”

The atmosphere was lively.

Liang Kaiwen walked to the stage and struck a pose to mimic the appearance of being all ears. Then he asked with a shocked expression, “Huh~ how come I hear someone saying no?”

The netizens at the scene replied in unison “O~K~!”

Liang Kaiwen stood up with satisfaction. “Of course, there are many young, beautiful, and hugely popular female netizens on Hang City Forum. The male compatriots present should have discovered this already, yes?

Hey, the comrade who played the Mythical Beast in the movie of the year, “Beauty and the Beast,” your style is quite unique. Wait up for a moment, and let’s have a chat later.”

For a time, laughter and whistling sounded.

“Ahem! Don’t laugh, don’t get me wrong, I don’t have any obscene thoughts, right, brother beast?”

On the edge of the stage, the host, who had no chance to speak at all, silently fretted.

***

On the stage, Liang Kaiwen was still brazenly teasing the beast reindeer, and, beneath the stage, Lin Yao also took the opportunity to make a move against Hot Pot Is Too Hot, or, to be precise, against Hot Pot Is Too Hot’s headgear.

Lin Yao’s movements were swift and precise, but, just as she was about to snatch the edge of the headgear, Hot Pot Is Too Hot was even faster. He grabbed Lin Yao’s wrist inches from his neck.

Lin Yao was shocked. His reaction speed was almost supernatural!

And his grasp, his movements, were very swift and forceful. Perhaps he’d had practice before?

This guy really keeps his talents hidden!

Her sneak attack failed. She saucily curled the corner of her lips and explained, “I saw you wearing the hood this entire time, so I was worried that you’d suffocate. Um… should I remove the hood for you?”

Hot Pot Is Too Hot held her gaze, and wordlessly pulled her mischievous hand away from his chin.

Being stared at like that made Lin Yao feel quite uncomfortable, so she quickly withdrew her hand, and stood upright.

***

On the stage, Liang Kaiwen was still goofing around and uttering nonsense as he carefully observed what was happening at a certain spot beneath the stage.

From his point of view, the man was dressed in black and had a tall figure, but wore an outlandish reindeer headgear. The woman was petite, slender, and dressed in fiery red. The only hair accessory on her head was a headband with devil horns on it. The two of them stood side by side, and the way they interacted with each other appeared quite harmonious.

Liang Kaiwen was still talking nonsense, but he had no idea that, if it wasn’t for the fact that Orlando was the event’s only sponsor, he would have been kicked off stage by the netizens by now.

The netizens at the scene hardly listened to him rambling on about nothing and started a lively discussion amongst themselves, instead.

“I’m guessing that it’s Little Guliang!”

“There’s that TV station here, though. The winner must be one of those big dignitaries from the film and TV drama subsection of the Forum. I’m guessing it’s Yan Jiamin.”

“No no no, Orlando’s the sponsor, and they aren’t involved in the film and television industry. I bet you a pack of spicy strips that the Hang City Star is the most famous, most beautiful attorney, Cai Lihua, from the Daily Life Forum!”

“I heard that Orlando has a cultural company, but, unfortunately, it hasn’t taken off even after several years, so perhaps they’re trying to seize the opportunity to…”

“How could those moguls attend this kind of masquerade? And they’re not young anymore, so I support the Mengmeng Cutie!”

“Then I support Naughty Peaches!”

“Yeah yeah yeah, not only is Naughty Peaches a great writer, but she’s also beautiful in person!”

…

The noise in the room was deafening. The voices of the audience almost covered Liang Kaiwen’s voice, but his good mood wasn’t affected at all. “It seems that everyone has their own Hang City Star in mind.”

“Theoretically, all the beauties present have a chance of winning. But I want to remind everyone that even I still don’t know who the Hang City Star is, so please don’t jump to conclusions so early.”

After saying a bunch of nonsense and beating around the bush, Liang Kaiwen finally got back to the topic.

“It was mentioned in the selection rules published on the Hang City Forum that tonight, the Hang City Star will be randomly selected from the female netizens on the forum above the level of “Female Ranger”, no, “True Ranger”. By the way, did everyone sign in when they arrived at the venue? If someone didn’t sign in… oh well, then I’m relieved!”

The front row audience laughed, and the venue had a very lively vibe.

“I was just joking. At the moment the IDs and serial numbers of all the female netizens who meet the above conditions and checked in tonight are in the number box. Next, the time for us to unravel the mystery has come!

Her ID serial number is: 118-7995-8528-6375, please note that this is the ID serial number instead of the mobile phone number or bank account… Next, let’s look at what is written on the reverse side, the ID name of this netizen is Peaches~Aren’t~Naughty? Jesus christ~~ it really is Peaches Aren’t Naughty!”

The entire banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and there was a strange vibe for a while.