Chapter 42 - Setting the Internet Ablaze! Sincerity Is the Ultimate Skill!

While many workers were still discussing the “3 plus 7 equals 8” topic, a quieter yet impactful news story emerged, overshadowing the math debate. This new trending content was about a “Young Boy with Three Hearts,” leaving people perplexed and fueling their curiosity. Could an individual truly possess three hearts? What would a boy with three hearts look like? Was this some sort of monster?

As people delved into the topic, they quickly learned about the tragic fate of Shen Ruicong and the heartbreaking circumstances his family faced. The initial post generated numerous comments, with many expressing their desire to donate to help the young boy.

Inside her rented room, Li Xuejing was thrilled as she watched her carefully crafted article post gain viral traction.

“The next step is to drive traffic. Let’s initiate a live stream to attract followers!” She exclaimed.

Li Xuejing had already devised her plan for the upcoming steps. The initial post was primarily for generating buzz and traffic. The proper focus and highlight come in the form of a live stream. She aspired to amass tens of thousands of followers during the livestream. With such a dedicated following, achieving a monthly income in the tens of thousands is attainable. With determination, she might even retire and enjoy her life in her thirties!

“Jingjing, do you think we’ve hit the jackpot?” Wang Jieqiong also noticed the post climbing the trending charts.

“Xiaojie, we’re on the brink of financial success!” Li Xuejing exclaimed. “I’ll take care of you when that day arrives!”

Li Xuejing was a grateful person and recognized Wang Jieqiong’s significant role in this opportunity. She had no intention of leaving her behind. Wang Jieqiong simply smiled and didn’t take it too seriously. She continued her studies of traditional Chinese medicine.

Meanwhile, Li Xuejing began preparing for the upcoming livestream and released a brief teaser video, announcing that she would go live at 7 PM the following evening. This teaser video also garnered millions of views and thousands of likes, surpassing the reach of some prominent internet celebrities with tens of millions of followers.

On the other side, Lu Ming had also received feedback from Li Xuejing. He nodded with satisfaction, acknowledging the promising start. He hoped they could raise enough funds for Luo Sanmei and her family’s medical expenses. In addition to this, he received some other feedback, and some medical experts responded to him. They agreed to meet in a week to discuss the case briefly. Everything was heading in a positive direction, which brought a sense of relief to Lu Ming. However, he didn’t forget the increasing number of patients with cough symptoms. The next morning, he went to the clinic to review the medical records of patients with cough symptoms.

The records indicated that the number of patients with cough symptoms had doubled within the past week. They came from various age groups and included both males and females. This raised an ominous feeling in Lu Ming.

Could it be an epidemic or an infectious disease?

However, numerous diseases could cause cough symptoms. Almost 80% of diseases led to patients having a cough. But there weren’t many diseases that only caused a singular cough symptom. After narrowing down the scope, Lu Ming suspected that these individuals might have come into contact with the same pathogen that was causing the cough symptoms.

As for the identity of this pathogen, further investigation was needed. He would keep an eye on whether the number of cough patients continued to increase over the next few days. If the trend persisted, he might need to report it so various departments could assist in investigating. Public health issues were a significant concern and couldn’t be ignored. In the evening, at exactly 7 PM, Li Xuejing began her live stream. As soon as she started, countless viewers flooded into the live broadcast. In just three minutes, the online viewers exceeded 100,000.

Li Xuejing’s excitement was evident as her body trembled. Over 100,000 viewers online! This number was staggering. She was truly gaining popularity.

“Hello, everyone,” Li Xuejing began, slightly nervous and cautious about her words. Given the significant social impact of the current situation, she needed to choose her words carefully.

“Can we see the young boy?” A viewer asked.@@novelbin@@

“Are the three hearts of the young boy conjoined? Do they grow in the same place?”

“Do we have any treatment plans now? How can we save the young boy?”

“Which hospital is the young boy in right now? I want to bring gifts and cash to support him.”

“Is the young boy’s mother disabled? Was she born with a limp?”

“I want to donate! Please share the mother’s bank account information!”

The barrage of comments in the live chat consisted of various questions. It was clear that the viewers cared deeply about Shen Ruicong and Luo Sanmei.

“Don’t worry, everyone. I’ll answer all the questions you’ve raised,” Li Xuejing reassured the audience.

“Although I posted many treatment records in the article yesterday, to prevent anyone from claiming they were fabricated or photoshopped, I will now show the actual bills.”

Li Xuejing then displayed several bills in front of the camera, all with official seals. Falsifying such documents was a serious offense.

“Additionally, here are some photos of Congcong currently receiving treatment.”

Li Xuejing then opened her phone and displayed several photos of Shen Ruicong lying on the hospital bed, receiving treatment.

“Oh, my! Such a young child with so many tubes in his body, it’s heartbreaking!”

“Facing so many hardships at such a tender age is heart-wrenching!”

“Stop the chatter, host, give us the link! I’m ready to donate!”

“Oh, wait, I misspoke out of habit. Give us the bank account details, and I’ll donate immediately!”

Once again, Li Xuejing was touched by the viewers’ enthusiasm, even though she had initially started this for her gain.

“We will continue to track Congcong’s treatment progress,” she said. “We will also publicly disclose how every donation is used so you can confidently donate later.”

“However, due to platform rules and concerns about personal privacy, we cannot disclose Congcong’s mother’s bank account.”

“The donations will go into a public fund account, and the fund will transfer the money to Congcong’s mother.”

Li Xuejing then directly shared the fund’s account details. Many viewers saved and copied the information, opened their banking apps, and began making donations.

“We also have a more convenient link here that you can click directly to donate,” she added. “But please double-check the account before donating.”

“In addition, I will announce the address of Congcong’s hospital and room information later,” Li Xuejing continued. “You can also visit him in person, but due to Congcong’s need for adequate rest, some visitors might be stopped at the door, so please understand.”

Someone would eventually reveal the address of Shen Ruicong’s hospital and room, so it was better to disclose it proactively. Meanwhile, the live chat was flooded with screenshots of successful donations, with many donors sharing their contributions.

“I’ve donated 100! Thank you for the opportunity!”

“100? I’ve donated 1,000!”

“You all aren’t giving enough. I’ve donated 30,000!”

“Nice job, 666! Thanks for helping little Congcong!”

“I’ve also donated 500!”

The atmosphere in the live chat was filled with warmth and compassion as everyone came together to support this charitable cause.

Li Xuejing noticed that her backstage had received many new follower notifications. These were notifications indicating that people had followed her account. She quickly checked her follower count and was surprised that she had reached 200,000 followers. She couldn’t believe how quickly her follower count had grown in just a short time. Li Xuejing’s joy continued as she put more effort into her livestream. However, the comments section in the livestream has a small issue.

“I donated 1 yuan!”

One viewer excitedly shared a screenshot of their 1-yuan donation, which caught the attention of some trolls.

“1 yuan and you dare to call it a donation?”

“Haha! You could at least donate 10 yuan; what’s the point of donating 1 yuan?”

“Laughing so hard! Is 1 yuan even considered a donation?”

Although Li Xuejing tried her best to block harmful comments and banned users who posted negative messages, there were simply too many of them, and she couldn’t keep up.

“I’m a recent college graduate and donated 30 yuan! Did you donate just 1 yuan? Are you an elementary school student?”

“Haha! If it were me, I’d rather not donate that 1 yuan! Even if I did, I wouldn’t post it for attention!”

At this moment, the viewer who had shared the 1-yuan donation screenshot replied with sincerity, “Brothers and sisters, how do you know I’m an elementary school student?

My parents rarely give me pocket money, so I only have 2 yuan. I saved 1 yuan for the bus ride home!”

This response touched many people in the chat, and they began to appreciate the viewer’s sincerity. The student who posted a screenshot of a one-yuan donation also responded seriously:

“Big brothers and sisters, how did you know I’m a primary school student? My parents rarely give me any pocket money, so I only have two yuan, and I need one yuan for the bus ride home.”

A group of keyboard warriors were left dumbfounded.

“Could they be a primary school student?”

Their faces turned as ugly as if they had eaten a dead mouse. They felt as uncomfortable as if they had a light bulb in their mouths, something they couldn’t swallow or spit out. This argument, which had been going strong, now seemed to have hit a cotton wall…

They didn’t know how to continue arguing.