I deliver food in a bizarre world

However, with fame comes controversy, and as popularity soared, so did doubts and slander.

Besides bringing Chen Mo a lot of attention, Wednesday's incident also attracted a lot of haters and online trolls who started stirring up trouble.

[Hilarious! Does he really think he's a reclusive master?]

I think it was just a lucky guess!

[Something the polling office couldn't handle, he solved by scattering rice and throwing away a piece of paper? Even acting wouldn't be this exaggerated!]

[This is definitely a coordinated publicity stunt with the polling office! Just a publicity stunt to create a persona!]

He knows perfectly well whether his methods are effective or not; they only fool mindless fans.

[Waiting for this to backfire! This kind of charlatanry will eventually be exposed!]

These comments spread across various forums and video comment sections, some of which were quite offensive.

In several large groups, the fans were all indignant.

[I'm so angry! Those haters don't know anything at all, they just spout nonsense!]

Where are the administrators? Kick out those who are stirring up trouble!

[Brother Mo is clearly that amazing! Are they blind?]

[Brothers, come with me to lane! We can't let them slander Brother Mo like this!]

Seeing the heated comments in the group, Chen Mo took advantage of a break to post a message in the group:

"Everyone, calm down and don't argue with those people."

Those who believe you will believe you without explanation. Those who don't believe you won't listen no matter how much you explain. Arguing online only makes you angry; it's pointless.

He paused, then continued:

"People will always have opinions, and there will always be those who are dissatisfied with you. Even saints get criticized, so there's no need to argue about it. We should have some composure and not become a laughingstock for outsiders."

He spoke in a very calm tone, sending the message via voice, which soothed everyone and calmed the agitated emotions in the group.

Although the fans were still unwilling, the person in question had spoken out, and what they said made perfect sense.

[Mo Ge is right! We shouldn't stoop to the level of trolls!]

Yes, let's keep our composure and support Brother Mo!

Mo Ge has the best mentality.

Chen Mo put down his phone and continued doing his work.

He really didn't take those haters to heart.

He chose this path himself; applause and criticism are both inevitable parts of it.

He had anticipated this scene when the people from the Shark Live platform first came to his door. To him, a few words from others were nothing.

There's a Chinese idiom, "It's hard to please everyone," meaning that if you put people who like spicy food and those who don't at the same table, there's basically no food that will satisfy them.

Furthermore, explaining such things is the most unnecessary thing. Those who believe you don't need your explanation, and those who don't believe you won't benefit from it anyway.

No one would believe in ghost encounters unless it happened to them personally.

If a blind man suddenly appears on the street and says that your face is dark and you won't live more than three days... Anyone with a brain would definitely think he's a liar.

The polling office has just been established and is generating unprecedented buzz, so it's normal for a few internet celebrities to try and ride its coattails.

He's seen a lot of this type of live stream in the past few days, including quite a few on the Shark platform.

Moreover, he himself knew his own background.

In a way, those doubts actually served as a form of protection for him.

What he needs is to leverage existing momentum to grow, not to be burdened by empty fame...

When someone becomes famous, they attract a lot of trouble. Speaking out at this time can easily leave a bad impression.

As for not being famous, then they have even less say...

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Kuangshi live streaming platform, in a luxuriously decorated office.

The streamer with the ID "Xiaotian" is one of the top streamers on the Kuangshi platform.

At this moment, he was staring at the terrifying popularity data in Chen Mo's live broadcast room on the screen, his eyes so red they were almost bleeding.

Wang Xiaotian focuses on outdoor adventure and extreme challenges. He used to be considered the top influencer on the platform, but now his popularity has been completely overshadowed by Chen Mo, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Although they belong to different platforms, the total number of viewers and fans is the same.

The cake is only so big; the more the other party takes, the less he gets.

"Damn it, what kind of luck did a food delivery guy get!" Wang Xiaotian slammed his fist on the table, his face full of resentment.

He was tall and burly with dark skin, and had the typical tough guy image, but his expression at this moment looked somewhat ferocious.

Sitting opposite him was Liu, the operations director of the Kuangshi platform, a lean middle-aged man.

"Xiaotian, don't rush." ​​Director Liu pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses. "The reason Chen Mo is so popular is simply because he uses the gimmick of 'real supernatural'."

"Now that the authorities have semi-publicized these things, the public's curiosity is running high, and this is definitely the next big thing. If they can do this, why can't we?"

Wang Xiaotian's eyes lit up: "President Liu, what do you mean?"

"Following the trend!" Director Liu said decisively.

"He explores haunted houses, we explore them too! He solves paranormal cases, we solve them too! And we'll make it even more exciting and thrilling than him!"

"If you do a better job than him, won't the audience come to you?"

"But...those places..." Although Wang Xiaotian wanted to become famous, he was still a little scared when he thought of those rumors.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Director Liu scoffed. "Where are all these real ghosts coming from? Do you think the Public Opinion Survey Office can just stand by and do nothing? I don't believe there are ghosts everywhere!"

"Leaving aside the fact that most of it is based on rumors, he himself has many problems!"

"Have you ever wondered why he was able to go to those places and leave unscathed? Is he more capable than those people in the polling office?"

He lowered his voice, a sly smile spreading across his face: "I've already had someone find out. Chen Mo went to a place called the Mirror Hotel, on Old West Street. Let's go there!"

"Mirror Hotel?" Wang Xiaotian swallowed hard. "I've heard... there are a lot of rumors about it. Are we really going there?"

"Yes! I'll send people over during the day to make some preparations beforehand!" Director Liu said, becoming more and more excited.

"When the time comes, install a few remote-controlled mechanisms first, then arrange the props, get some dry ice and sound effects, and when you go live at night, the effect will be absolutely explosive!"

Wang Xiaotian's eyes widened, revealing a look of delight: "President Liu, you truly are worthy of your title!"

Director Liu waved his hand, adopting a low-key demeanor: "Hey, they must have done the same thing! What I did is nothing!"

"Hehe, I've already thought of a title: 'Xiaotian storms the Mirror Hotel alone, exposing Chen Mo's fabrication!' If handled well, the platform can definitely win back your popularity!"

Wang Xiaotian couldn't help but get excited as he listened to the plan.

If it's just acting, what's there to be afraid of? It's a good opportunity to step on Chen Mo to rise to fame and steal some of the attention from him!

Thinking about the potential gains, Wang Xiaotian was immediately tempted.

"Great! We'll do it the way Mr. Liu says!" He slapped his thigh, making up his mind. "I'll get the team ready right away, hire more online trolls, and create hype before the broadcast even starts!"

The two exchanged a smile, as if they could already see the other being pulled down from his pedestal and Wang Xiaotian rising to the top in glory once again.

What they didn't know was that some places couldn't be simulated simply by setting up traps and hiring actors...

For example, the Mirror Hotel, one of the top ten urban legends in Jinghai City!