37: The video for Chapter 37 is trending again.

In Wang Xiaohua's eyes, Zhang Wei used to be just an ordinary guy who was somewhat handsome. He had an ordinary family, an ordinary income, and ordinary social circles.

But now, Zhang Wei had brought her immense shock in every aspect. He earned over seven hundred thousand in one go, spent over ten thousand on a single meal, and even drove a high-end car worth four to five hundred thousand. All of this felt surreal to her.

After returning from the restroom, Zhang Wei noticed the messages on his phone and felt very happy. He transferred seventy thousand each to An Xiaoxi and Liu Haorui, saying, "The money for the graphics cards just arrived. Today really is full of good news."

The group finished their meal around nine o'clock and headed back in high spirits. Liu Haorui and Wang Xiaohua returned to their respective rented rooms, while Zhang Wei took the remaining few back to Jiangnan Garden.

"You guys can make do in this room for one night. Tomorrow, I'll take you to your living quarters."

Fortunately, one room was still vacant, allowing Zhang Hong and Wang Sheng to squeeze in together.

Zhang Wei washed up and lay in bed waiting for the system update. He had missed the intelligence yesterday and had been feeling regretful for a long time. He couldn't miss it again today.

Midnight.

Ding: Daily Intelligence has been updated. Host, please check it yourself.

[Daily Intelligence 01]

Leaders of the Shenghai City government held a meeting to discuss the Host digging up a cannon in Jinshan. Considering there might be other munitions and weapons dropped into the sea, they decided to form a small team for detection work along the Jinshan coast.

Zhang Wei didn't expect that he would attract the government's attention, but it was a good thing. If other weapons could be dug up, it would be a form of recycling waste.

He just wondered if they could still find anything without the system's prompts.

[Daily Intelligence 02]

The family of Wang Dahai, residents on the 2nd floor of Building 3 in the 'Xingfu Li' community, is about to immigrate to the United States. They are disposing of old household items, among which is a dual-speaker radio containing a pure gold pocket watch hidden by their elders during a special period. These old items are expected to be sold off in two days.

A pure gold pocket watch? That sounds very valuable; I must get it. Zhang Wei's first successful find was related to gold, so he had a natural affinity for gold products.

[Daily Intelligence 03]

Ten years ago, a man surnamed Tian killed three people in another province and was wanted by public security organs. During his escape, he broke into a farmhouse and killed five people, including an infant and an elderly person. He then fled into the deep mountains. Later, due to a stroke that caused facial paralysis, he luckily avoided facial recognition from security cameras. He traveled south all the way and arrived in Shenghai last night. He is currently staying under the Jingkang Road bridge in Songshan District. He is carrying a handgun and several knives. The reward for this criminal is 3 million yuan.

Zhang Wei was stunned; he had actually stumbled upon a wanted criminal.

Judging by the crimes he committed, he was a cold-blooded killer. With a gun in his hand, he was extremely dangerous, and it would be a bit risky for Zhang Wei's group to try to capture him. Calling the police now might alert him. However, this guy had just arrived in Shenghai City. Someone in a new environment would definitely be at their most vigilant. Zhang Wei decided to wait and see, waiting for the man to settle in before calling the police to arrest him.

Synthesizing the three pieces of intelligence, Zhang Wei decided to recover the gold pocket watch after waking up. Then, he would take Zhang Hong and the other to the Instrument Branch Factory. By hurrying these next two days, they could dig up the imperial seal of china.

Somewhere in Shenghai.

Zhu Xiaoming dragged his exhausted body back to his rented room.

He was a standard corporate drone, and today, as usual, he had worked overtime until late at night.

He took a bottle of Coke from the fridge, took a big gulp, and lay on the bed scrolling through videos.

This was the happiest time of his day, the only time he could call his own. Watching some funny videos allowed him to briefly forget the pressures of reality.

At that moment, a video caught his attention. Clicking in, he saw—wasn't this the recently viral Interview Brother? Had he become a creator on Bilibili?

On the phone, that eye-searing mohawk was talking away, while the bullet comments were all spamming "God-tier hairstyle."

Soon, Interview Brother introduced that his purpose today was to donate a cannon.

Zhu Xiaoming's first reaction was that this script was too ridiculous! A Japanese cannon from the War of Resistance? Couldn't you just stick to the interview memes? Why force a stunt when you're out of ideas?

The bullet comments were also full of various complaints.

"Interview Brother, are you really mentally unstable?"

"Is this cannon legitimate?"

"Is the creator from Wanping South Road?"

"Donating a cannon? Is that shorthand for something else?"

To his surprise, a cannon actually appeared in the next shot. Zhu Xiaoming thought to himself, "It looks quite real; I guess they spent a lot on this prop."

He just assumed the curator who appeared later was an actor, until Liu Haorui roared and pulled the firing ring. Then, with a loud bang, the entire screen began to shake.

Zhu Xiaoming's mouth hung open, frozen on the spot. This couldn't be real, could it?

The bullet comments fell silent for a moment, then surged frantically, filling the entire screen.

"This doesn't look like acting, does it?"

"That gave me a fright!"

"The smoke coming out is quite realistic."

"Nonsense from the guy above; looks like they just lit a firecracker."

But following that, the Museum staff setting up a perimeter and the arrival of the SWAT team shattered everyone's doubts. A SWAT team wouldn't cooperate in such a farce.

The end of the video even featured a close-up of a donation certificate.

After watching the entire video, Zhu Xiaoming silently hit the follow button. Interview Brother's content was too insane; while others were playing with abstract concepts, he was playing it hardcore.

Early the next morning, Liu Haorui arrived at the driving school in high spirits. He had checked his new channel upon waking up, and when he opened the app, his private messages instantly showed 999+.

Yesterday his followers were in the single digits, but in one night, it had grown to over two hundred thousand. The comments under the video were filled with things like "Interview Brother is awesome" and "666."

At this moment, several fellow students he usually learned to drive with were asking for autographs and photos. Liu Haorui felt like he was walking on air. Being an influencer was truly great.

Just then, his WeChat rang. To his surprise, it was a voice call from his goddess, Zhao Dan. Liu Haorui picked up instantly and said with a fawning face, "Dandan, have you had breakfast yet? Did you sleep well last night? What made you think of calling me?"

A woman's voice came from the other end. "What? Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong? Fine, I won't call next time."

"No, no, no, I was wrong, okay? I just don't know how to talk properly. Please don't be angry."

"I'm free at noon. I'll give you a chance—treat me to a meal."

Liu Haorui could hardly believe his ears. Ever since he started pursuing Zhao Dan, this was the first time she had proactively suggested eating together.

He hurriedly said, "Sure! Whichever restaurant you want to go to, we'll go there."

After hanging up, Liu Haorui didn't even bother with his driving lesson. He first went to a florist to order a large bouquet of roses, then ran to the mall and spent over twenty thousand on a platinum necklace with diamonds.

Fortunately, Zhang Wei had just transferred over seventy thousand to him yesterday, so he could afford it now.

Thinking about his goddess proactively asking him to lunch, he was so happy he was beyond words. He planned to seize the opportunity to confess his feelings later; maybe Zhao Dan would agree.

After buying the necklace, Liu Haorui rushed to the reserved Western restaurant.

When the appointed time came, Zhao Dan still hadn't appeared. Liu Haorui felt a bit anxious until Zhao Dan finally arrived over an hour late.

Liu Haorui said excitedly, "You look really beautiful today." He hurriedly stood up to present the roses, but Zhao Dan only gave a forced smile, set the flowers aside, and said directly:

"I heard you've been filming short videos lately?"

Liu Haorui nodded. Was Zhao Dan willing to eat with him because she saw his videos? It seemed the path of a short video creator was the right one. She must have seen his talent.

Zhao Dan continued, "I have a friend who also films short videos. In the future, don't use your own account. Go over to his place and appear in his videos instead."

Liu Haorui's heart skipped a beat, and he asked cautiously, "Is this friend male or female?"

Zhao Dan glared at him and said loudly, "So what if it's a man? He's been filming for over a year; isn't he more experienced than you? Just say whether you're willing or not!"

"My fault, don't be angry," Liu Haorui apologized quickly. "But this account was something my brother asked me to set up; I need to help promote his plantation later. How about this? I'll show my face at your friend's place to help drive traffic to him, and I'll film for both sides."

Zhao Dan said impatiently, "You mean that guy named Zhang... Zhang Wei, right? Why are you even bothering with someone like him? He's just purely using you. Cut him off! I've already talked to my friend. You're going to film this afternoon."

Liu Haorui sat there in silence.

Seeing his submissive appearance, Zhao Dan felt secretly proud. This guy had liked her since high school, and she had long since had him wrapped around her finger.

He was a standard 'simp,' thinking only of pleasing her and believing that being a little nice to her would win her heart.

So naive!

This man had neither looks nor money. With her beauty, she was definitely going to find a rich, handsome man to marry and enter a wealthy family. How could she ever be with this loser?

However, she didn't know what kind of dumb luck this man had recently to suddenly go viral across the internet. Even her influencer boyfriend, who had been filming for over a year, couldn't achieve that.

Thinking of this, Zhao Dan made up her mind. She had to make this guy provide some value and use him to boost her boyfriend's popularity. That way, when they monetized the traffic, she would have plenty of cash to spend. Buying bags would be a breeze.

Zhao Dan looked at the man across from her. She had it all planned out: once he agreed, she would finish this meal with him. Before leaving, she would act a little cute, and he would willingly work himself to death for her.

At that moment, Liu Haorui looked up. His voice was unusually calm.

"I'm not willing."

"What did you say?"