Chapter 4: Chapter 4

C4 – Causing a Sensation!

“Idiot!”

Lin Luqin’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Nobody strips down in front of a girl!

Watching Zhao Yuegu walk away, she stamped her foot in frustration.

Meanwhile, Zhao Yuegu had quickly hit it off with the camera crew.

“Thanks for showing us the way. We’re working on a poverty alleviation program and want to help rejuvenate the village.”

“Your watermelons are incredibly tasty. They might be a bit pricey, but if they sell, they’re sure to create a buzz. We’ll promote them with all we’ve got.”

“We’re hoping you can assist us with filming in the village over the next couple of days.”

The program team members were full of enthusiasm.

But why did Zhao Yuegu constantly feel eyes on his back?

There seemed to be a fair number of women in the camera crew!

Zhao Yuegu shrugged it off, not too concerned.

What Zhao Yuegu and the crew didn’t anticipate was the internet frenzy over the costly watermelons.

The program team had initiated live streaming simply to boost ratings.

Yet, the stream they barely paid attention to ended up causing a stir!

Once the videos hit the internet, they sparked widespread debate.

“This must be a special variety of watermelon; I’ve seen it in Zugrary. But the price is steep!”

“Supermarkets sell watermelons for just over twenty yuan each!”

“Back in my village, a watermelon costs only a few yuan.”

“What justifies the high price of this watermelon?”

“Why do the camera crew members look so overjoyed eating it? As if they’ve never tasted anything good before.”

Incredibly, the topic soared to the top 30 trending searches!

Within half an hour, it climbed to the top five!

“Has the program team lost their minds? Buying such expensive watermelons!”

“They must be scamming us!”

The Bureau of Commodity Price caught wind of the issue and quickly issued a statement.

“We’ve begun an investigation into the high-priced watermelon incident. While supporting the poor is commendable, we will not stand for deceit.”

The statement garnered widespread support from netizens.

“I’m proud to be born in a country like this.”

“Let’s get to the bottom of this quickly, or I’ll be too scared to even consider a trip to the countryside.”

“That place is so out of the way, it’s a wonder anyone goes at all, and yet there are still those who have the nerve to overcharge.”

“Exactly. I have no sympathy for those country folks.”

Someone posted photos of watermelons, expressing their relief at being able to afford them.

A comment read: “These watermelons aren’t pricey in the slightest!”

Watermelons became the talk of the town among countless netizens.

Many even regarded the ability to afford watermelons as an indicator of living standards.

As a result, watermelons flew off the shelves in markets nationwide, slightly driving up prices.

Consequently, melon farmers with stock on hand were inundated with orders.

For a while, these farmers were overjoyed.

Naturally, some female netizens were smitten with Zhao Yuegu upon seeing his face.

“He’s effortlessly handsome!”

“I’ve found my new crush.”

“His eyes sparkle. I’m totally enchanted by him.”

“I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a watermelon for 50,000 yuan, let alone 5,000.”

“A guy this genuine shouldn’t be toiling in the fields; he belongs in my embrace.”

“He doesn’t need to farm; I’d be happy to take care of him for life.”

“I’ve already purchased my ticket to Zeffari County.”

While the watermelon prices sparked widespread debate, Zhao Yuegu’s looks became a hot topic as well.

Zhao Yuegu’s distinctive allure seemed irresistible to the ladies.

Even the world-famous Huang Yanqing felt her heart race at the sight of Zhao Yuegu’s silhouette.

“This is it!”

“The harmony between man and nature he embodies is what I’ve always aspired to.”

“I never imagined I’d encounter a man like this.”

In that moment, she completely forgot the buzz surrounding her kimchi. She immediately went online to dig up everything about Zhao Yuegu.

But beyond the live broadcast footage, there was no trace of him on the web.

Ultimately, she discovered that his family resided in Walden Village, Strathmore Province.

After a long silence, she slowly rose to her feet.

She felt an undeniable pull to see the place for herself, convinced she’d regret it if she didn’t.