Translator: Sora
The final round knockout matches were in its early stages.
Although Mo Gungun currently monopolized first place, they still needed to have their performance time slots be randomized.
The first performer and the last were quite unlucky. People wouldn’t pay attention to the first performance, but by the last performance, they would be tired and distracted. It was just like being in class. Students would not maintain max concentration for the whole duration of class.
It was decided that the final would not be broadcast from personal terminals. The crew chose a virtual stage for the livestream.
In other words, contestants would compete in the same setting. The virtual world was explored ever since the interstellar age began, but because it wasn’t a real second world, it was deemed less important than the real world.
However, this method was tested out as early as ten years ago, and while the effect was great, the cost to maintain it was too high. After two years of reform, the cost had been reduced. The director’s heart was bleeding but he begrudgingly agreed to use this method.
This was also a gimmick of “Star”. Of course, the last two rounds were real world live broadcasts.
The director had tentatively scheduled it that way, but in order for it to be set in stone, the marshal needed to approve it.
At night, the stage of “Star” was brightly lit, shining with golden lights, as if it were a fairyland.
Mo Gungun turned on his virtual computer and brought over the program group’s special headset and glasses to connect it.
When he turned on the virtual computer again, there was a flash in front of him and then he appeared in the background of the program.
This was the area where contestants could rest after entering. More than 20 participants had already arrived. Some sat rigidly in their chairs and observed the other contestants, while the more carefree contestants gathered in groups and laughed together. The atmosphere was good. Most of them didn’t come for the program’s awards. They paid more attention to popularity than awards.
The people dressed brightly, showcasing their most beautiful or handsome side one after another.
“Hey, you’re Rolfe! I’m Number 39. Nice to meet you, I’ve been following your broadcasts. It’s great!”
“Zhao Qingran right? Pleasure to meet you too. I also like your stream very much.”
“Today is the final, I’m quite nervous, hahaha. To tell you the truth, I never thought I would make it this far.”
“Brother Zhao is so funny. You are so powerful that it’s impossible for you to not be promoted, let alone me.”
These people had smiling faces and friendly attitudes.
“Oh, you’re Number 63 aren’t you! I watch your food stream every day. Let’s be friends. I look forward to your food. Truly, I drool over it every day haha.”
“Hello, yes that’s me.” This was the popular chef that was in second place. He was modest and didn’t seem to care about the eyes around him. In some contestants’ eyes, he rose to popularity in a disgraceful way. After all, his large number of votes were mostly thanks to the blessing of the first place constant.
Their eyes were a mixture of envy and contempt, as well as envy or expectation.
No matter what the meaning of their look was, it didn’t bother the chef.
After all, the reason why he was able to maintain his popularity wasn’t because of chance, but also his own efforts.
In his hand was a small package. He didn’t loosen his hold on the beautifully wrapped small box. In the face of people’s strange gazes, the chef was neither humble nor arrogant. This attitude was regarded highly by many people. The chef’s face held a warm smile the whole time. It seemed friendly, but it kept everyone at a distance.
If he looked like an inexperienced and amazed young man, or a teenager, then his evaluation wouldn’t be so high.
The current person in 23rd place was formering in 138th. He happened to be another person who was praised by Mo Gungun.
He narrowed his eyes when he saw the chef.
A dark light flashed at the bottom of his eyes. He raised a particularly enthusiastic smile, “Hello, I’m No. 138. What a coincidence.”
The chef slowly raised his eyes, smiled and nodded towards him.
When talking with the 138th ranked contestant, the chef’s attitude was still calm and stable. On the contrary, it made Number 138 seem long-winded.
When the two sat together, the other players looked at each other with a meaningful glint in their eyes.
They were the lucky ones.
In the middle of this awkward atmosphere, Mo Gungun’s tiny figure appeared. He tried squeezing out his furry body from behind a thick curtain.
He did appear backstage, but because of his tiny body, he fell behind the curtain and wasn’t found.
He tried to squeeze out from the layers of cloth curtains. He struggled out with too much force and ended up rolling out curled up in a ball. He kept rolling until he stopped at the feet of the chef.
Mo Gungun’s head was spinning. He gently pushed against the chef’s shoe, his plump body stretching as he sat up.
Two round black ears twitched.
Mo Gungun shook his head back and forth, then called out.
Everyone’s attention was originally on the chef and Number 138. When a cute black-and-white ball of fluff appeared, everyone’s eyes were immediately attracted.
All the contestants looked at the small furry ball at the same time.
Mo Gungun sat up. He licked his nose and raised his wet eyes to look around.
Everyone looked at him.
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Mo Gungun blinked, crooked his head and cried softly.
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None of them wanted to compete with such a cute little guy that softens the heart.
Mo Gungun was clueless about his effect on everyone. He twisted around his little butt in order to better support his body.
In the end, he was a little shy around strangers. Mo Gungun pitter-pattered his little legs until he was behind the chef’s shoe. He just stuck half of his small head to carefully look around. His pair of black pupils were as clear as water, as if they could talk.
The contestants who suffered another critical hit: “…………”
Fuck, no more please.
Mo Gungun squatted at the chef’s feet, and his two little paws grasped the end of his pants, almost standing up.
The round panda had dark eyes that roamed around the area.
The chef bowed his head, surprise and a slight smile in his eyes. He was more at a loss. Obviously, the little guy who was dazzling and extremely popular was very afraid at the moment.
The chef couldn’t help smiling. He whispered, “Hello, little guy.”
His ears trembled at the sound that came from above. Mo Gungun lifted his head up and looked at him with a puzzled face.
Then he met the chef’s eyes, which were smiling.
Mo Gungun was taken by surprise and couldn’t help shrinking his body. His originally upright and elongated body shrunk into a ball, but his small claws still pulled at his pant legs. His ears didn’t perk up. Instead, they were soft and pressed on both sides of his head, a bit drooped.
The chef looked at him and gave him a smile.
He seemed to be scaring the little one.
The chef smiled, “Don’t worry, I won’t move.”
Mo Gungun’s eyes flickered. He was already familiar with the world, but he still felt nervous since this was his first time. However, sitting next to the chef’s foot gave him courage.
If only Big Monster were here, Mo Gungun thought silently.
He stealthily spied on the chef. He noticed that the other was watching him, so he couldn’t help but lift his head and talk to him. Then he looked at his other opponents secretly, and noticed that most of them were watching him. Their eyes shone with light. It was exactly the same as how it was on the livestream.
Mo Gungun glanced at the chef again, and then at what he held in his hand.
That box may have something delicious in it.
This kind of virtual live broadcasting was a mixed blessing for the chef. After all, food in the virtual world may taste different.
The chef also secretly observed the little panda. Seeing that he was very curious about his box, he smiled and shook the box.
Mo Gungun tilted his head. A pair of glistening eyes were fixed on the package.
He looked like a cat.
The chef wanted to laugh. He tentatively stretched out his fingers to let the little guy adapt, and then put the box on the ground.
Mo Gungun couldn’t help sticking out his head. His four little paws fell to the ground as he leaned close to the box to smell it.
Mo Gungun lifted his eyes and looked back at the chef.
The chef smiled and said, “This can’t be eaten. I’ll bring you delicious food next time.”
Mo Gungun’s eyes dimmed. He gently sniffed the box a couple of times, and then sat on the ground with his two front paws on the box.
The other contestants: “…………”
Their hearts were about to explode. How could it be so cute!!! It’s foul play!
Mo Gungun felt countless hot eyes on himself. He turned around in doubt, and his gaze met countless other lines of sight.
It was a little scary.
After thinking silently, Mo Gungun pushed the box back to the chef’s feet with his head.
The contestants: “…………”
They cast their suspicious gazes on the chef. Just what was their relationship? Why did the panda in first place always follow the chef?! Was there some kind conspiracy they didn’t know about? Or did the chef have a constitution that made animals like him?
They didn’t believe it!
Countless pairs of questioning eyes were cast on him, but the chef still smiled calmly.
Compared with the entertainment industry’s so-called reward, he hoped to pass on the culture of delicious food to everyone on the planet.
The chef briefly touched Mo Gungun’s head, “You know your goods.”
Mo Gungun rolled his eyes.
Of course, he could smell it. It was sweet. If he couldn’t smell it, what was the use of his nose!
Mo Gungun held his head up high and looked proud.
His pleased-with-himself look shocked the chef. He had an absurd thought. Could this little guy understand him?
The chef pondered carefully and heard urgent “Mm mm” cries from the panda who had sought protection from him. He looked sideways and happened to see Number 138 pinching the panda’s little paw in his hand as he lifted it off the ground.
Mo Gungun’s furry little paws were pinched, and he shouted in pain.
The little body also fluttered.
Fortunately, they were in a virtual world, and the pain was 50% reduced. But this extremely rude action also made Mo Gungun uncomfortable. He had never been treated like this since he came to this world. A watery mist filled his eyes.
“Hey, little guy, how are you! Do you remember me? You gave me a compliment~” Number 138 watched him flutter around. Although the corners of his mouth were smiling, there was impatience in his eyes. It was just a small animal. He will knead it into obedience.
He quickly masked the dislike in his eyes. No. 138 directly grabbed Mo Gungun with his other hand and trapped it in the palm of his hand.
His strength was great. Mo Gungun struggled harder.
As for Number 138, he pretended to show panic, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid.” Then, he proceeded to knead the panda with his hands. Mo Gungun was in tears and cried aggrievedly.
The others were too far away to see.
But the chef saw the scene of him secretly kneading the panda. The warm smile in the depths of his eyes cooled down.
The 138th contestant was still trying to cover it up, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid. You aren’t that high up.”
Mo Gungun sobbed, “Mmmm!” You big bad wolf! It hurts! Big bad wolf!
His resistance was so great that the eyes of other players sank. Many players who loved fluff even showed a touch of anger. They frowned, and their eyes were full of condemnation.
The chef smiled, but the smile didn’t reach the bottom of his eyes. “Let go. You’re hurting him.”
Number 138 secretly pinched him twice. When he found that everyone’s eyes were on him, he hurriedly held the panda in the palm of his hand, “Maybe he’s afraid of strangers.”
Mo Gungun stared at Contestant 138 and angrily scolded him, “Mmm, mm mm!”
The man wasn’t very secretive about pinching him, yet he was still trying to make it seem like it was his fault.
Anyway, he wasn’t afraid to fall. He had his ghost friends to catch him. The place where he was just pinched was sore.
Now whenever the contestant moved, Mo Gungun let out a yelp. Contestant 138 was faced with many reproachful gazes that seemed to speak of how heinous he is.
What the fuck! It wasn’t him! He didn’t touch him just now!!
Number 138 was now being oppressed. He lowered his eyes and looked into Mo Gungun’s eyes, his gaze full of anger and intimidation.
The contestants blamed him, and the audience behind the screen were angry. As bystanders, they completely scolded Contestant 138. In particular, the ferocious expression of 138 was recorded and directly broadcasted by the micro camera hidden in the dark. He almost became the target of public criticism.
Because it was a live broadcast, the director was going to surprise the audience, so he wanted to show the truest side of the contestants. So, without the knowledge of the contestants, they were surrounded by countless pairs of eyes.
The director didn’t expect such a hot argument to happen during this small entertainment segment.
If it was a normal hot topic, the director would have been very happy. But this was about the panda being bullied. If it escalated, then their program may be forced to stop broadcasting the next second.
Contestant 138 was really bold!!
The pretending panda let out a pitiful cry.
Number 138: “…………” Fuck, I can’t wash myself clean of this, disgraceful!
The director was quaking in fear, “…………”
The audience was furious, “138, get out!!”
Lu Xiaoqi: “!!!”
Lu Xiaoqi’s face was black. His family’s panda was being bullied for the first time.
“This player is too hateful. He’s not qualified to appear on this show! The panda praised him, and this is his repayment? Disgusting!”
“Did you see his dirty face! Such a person, get out! ”
“Do you not know how to show favor! Go to hell, this is too spicy for the eyes! The program team needs to give an explanation!”
“I supported him before. How fucking blind I was! I don’t know who he is anymore. This powder is turning black!”
“Powder turning black 1.”
“Powder turning black 2.”
For a time, a small part of the audience who originally supported No. 138 on the internet became sunspots without hesitation.
Lu Xiaoqi’s face changed colors. He couldn’t stand by as someone hurt his family. He didn’t care about the program team’s plan for this episode. He appeared backstage in his military uniform, his eyes sharp. He reached where Mo Gungun was in a few steps and picked up the furball.
Lu Xiaoqi gently stroked the panda’s fur and coaxed in a low voice, “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”
When Mo Gungun felt the familiar palm temperature, he became obedient. He blinked and raised his head, “Mm!”
Lu Xiaoqi’s eyes were filled with a black smog. He was so distressed he could combust, “Where does it hurt?”
Mo Gungun merely blinked. “Mm mm.”
Lu Xiaoqi noticed the crafty expression in the other’s two, wet pupils and a lightbulb lit up in his head.
Mo Gungun tilted his little head and rubbed it against his Big Monster, “Mm!”
Lu Xiaoqi thought it was funny. His heart finally calmed down. His family’s Gungun being in pain nearly scared the marshal to death.
Such warmth broke the stagnant atmosphere. But the warmth only belonged to one person and one panda, while the others were almost petrified. The contestants, including the countless audience members, were already WTF-ing.
They stared at Marshal Lu Xiaoqi’s cold face, and all fell into shock.
What was going on?!
The director was surprised for only a moment before returning to normal. Compared with those who were newly stimulated, he had already known it.
Seeing Marshal Lu appear backstage, the director’s heart rate sped up.
He had to say that he was a bit grateful to No. 138 this time around.
With Marshal Lu’s appearance, their number of viewers would at least double.
Their show was bound to become one of the hottest and most watched one.
The director’s breaths came out in short puffs, and the viewers were also breathing unsteadily. Their glasses nearly broke when they saw Lu XIaoqi appear.
“Fuck, I must be dreaming. Haha, I see Lu Xiaoqi! That’s the marshal!”
“Brother, you’re not alone. I’m also dreaming. This dream is too unrealistic!”
“Marshal Lu?! Is this real? It’s not someone’s prank? Someone slap me. I’m a little dizzy. This is really amusing.”
The shocked audience stared at the broad-shouldered and handsome man on the screen.
The interstellar hero standing at the top of the world appeared on a talent show. Hahaha, what a joke.
Most people didn’t believe it, but the scene in front of them forced them to believe it.
Lu Xiaoqi did appear in “Star”. He came for the panda that was in first place.
Look how close they were. It was like a parent looking at his own child.
Hahaha… Anyway, the owner who had always been mysterious finally revealed his face. His face was so familiar.
It really was similar to their interstellar hero.
Fuck, it truly was their hero! The audience finally accepted the fact after shouting countless “holy shit”s in their hearts.
Lu Xiaoqi was the owner of the extremely popular panda.
Thinking about it, it made sense.
He appeared in the camera frame several times. It was only a part of his body, but it spoke of his noble identity and huge assets. He was wearing an admiral’s uniform once. It made sense. When the marshal was an admiral, he would have still worn it.
His voice was magnetic, which was also right. Lu Xiaoqi was a recognized interstellar hero, and his voice was indeed impregnating.
The panda was adopted by a mysterious man. He had a home and a heaven-defying master.
While the interstellar world remained in shock over his identity, Lu Xiaoqi’s eyes shifted to 138, his eye color extremely dark.
The interstellar community: “!!!!!”
“Looks like we’re in for a show! Oh 138, he really kicked the iron plate. Who let him bully Xiaoxiao! Who let him bully Xiaoxiao! Haha, I’ll just sit and wait for the faceslapping! This is great!”
“The debt will be repaid, awesome! Don’t think you can hurt small animals! Now become a small animal and be crushed to death!”
“I’ve never been happier. I want to praise Marshal Lu! I love you so much that you showed up so soon! I suddenly think this CP is a bit cute.”
Contestant 138 was scared witless. He swallowed his saliva, trembling.
He never expected that the panda’s owner was him.
He was uneasy, but he pretended to be calm. There was nothing to worry about. No one knew what he had done. Pandas can’t talk! As long as he had a good attitude, he may be able to get on with the marshal, he would have a smooth road paved for himself in the future…..
Right, the panda likes him. Or was it that he likes his dance?
Thinking so, a glint flashed through 138’s eyes.
Sora: Finally moved in to my apartment!! Still unpacking though. School starts next Monday but you have the CG event prize chapters coming once I figure out which person won it and the usual weeklies. See you when I get unburied from my packages of stuff
thanks for the chapter
Can’t.wait.for.the.next.chapter!( ≧Д≦)
Tsk, 138 still want to scheme? If only he know all he did earlier have been recorded and broadcast to all audience. Can’t wait to see the face-slapping scene 😇 your facade have been torn off by you yourself 138 🐱
Really, someone like you doesn’t deserve to be help by 🐼 what an ungrateful thing
Thanks for the chapter btw, the translation was superb !
❤ヽ(◍•ᴗ•◍)ﾉ°✧*。
Mo Gungun isn’t a giant panda He’s a mini-panda! 🐼. Thank you
Wow, it seems that this girl has too big and stupid ambitions because of which she does not see that she will die soon
Thank you very much for the translation
It’s not a girl, but a guy though the end result would still lead to there doom… > O <
Really! Sorry, I wrote a comment some time after reading it~
Well, in any case, this person will not live long
Definitely not Lol.
138 thinks that this panda does not talk? Then he is in for a surprise. There’s not way the Marshal will let the person who bullied his panda go without punishment. And I think we all know who will lose in this round.
Thank you for the chapter!!!
I wonder If Gungun will shift into his human form during the competition?
If he does, the marshal will… Freak. Out.
Ah yes… Damn. Pandas can’t talk… 😏🤭
Yes, pandas can’t talk so obviously he has to shift in order to tell the marshal exactly what happened.If he doesn’t contestant 138 might get away with it.But the marshal in general Lol will defiantly not allow that > _ > Lol
How dare he hurt Gungun! I hope the ghosts would avenge Gungun and screw that 138! No one should hurt Gungun!
P.S.: waiting for Marshal to be more a complete dragon~
What a disgusting being. This is how you thank someone for their help? Even hurting animals bc they can’t talk? Get the fck out of here Dx
But thx for the ch :3