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nTranslator: Exodus Tales

nEditor: Exodus Tales

nIt was the year 2020. The wave of becoming a content creator had already died down, but Chen Yu, who was a slow-witted oddball, only thought of becoming one now.

nAfter doing some simple research online, Chen Yu decided to start his journey of being a technology content creator on Bilibili.

nHe dreamt that many large organizations would come to him, begging for collaboration and gifting him many technological products. He would be able to earn money too.

nHowever, reality gave him a smack in the face.

nAfter spending all his savings on a camera and notebook that cost more than 3,000 yuan in total to do two unboxing videos, and all he got in return was a measly 56 views and 0 comments.

nThis made Chen Yu go ballistic.

nOther UPs had at least a hundred thousand or even millions of views! Why did he have only 56? (TL notes: In China, content creators are known as UP, short for “uploader.”)

nThis was so unfair!

nChen Yu’s impotent rage lasted for two days before he decided to give up on being a content creator. He deleted both videos, which he found too painful to look back on, and listed both the camera and laptop on Xian Yu to break even. (TL notes: Xian Yu is a Chinese platform that second-hand items are listed on.)

nHe was already 18. He should just focus on his studies like an honest person.

nHowever, just when Chen Yu had contacted the buyer and was ready to sell the items away, a WeChat notification popped up on his mobile phone screen.

n“Transdimensional Marketing” sent you a friend request.

n“Mm?”

nSlightly shocked, Chen Yu accepted the request subconsciously and sent a message over. “Who are you?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Take a guess.”

n“Guess your grandma.” Chen Yu removed the user from his contacts without hesitation.

nAfter the failed entrepreneurship attempt, he was currently emotionally unstable. Thus, the burning fire in Chen Yu was easily fueled.

n“Transdimensional Marketing” sent you a friend request.

n“Transdimensional Marketing” sent you a friend request.

n“Transdimensional Marketing” sent you…

nAnd a bunch of friend requests started popping up on Chen Yu’s WeChat right afterwards. It got on Chen Yu’s nerves. He was ready to block and report the other party, but an idea crossed his mind. Why don’t I take out my anger on him? Thus, Chen Yu accepted the request and typed his “friendly” message out furiously.

nHowever, before he could send it, Chen Yu was struck dumb by the new message from the other party.

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Hello, are you the UP who does unboxing videos on technological products on Bilibili?”

nChen Yu reread the message repeatedly, making sure that he had read it correctly, and Chen Yu proved himself right. With trembling hands, he deleted the “friendly” message in the text input bar and typed another reply.

nChen Yu: “Are you a subscriber that watches my videos?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Yes. I saw your video on Bilibili and contacted you through the WeChat ID you left on your bio.”

nChen Yu: “My pleasure!”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Are you interested in advertising my company’s products?”

nWhat?

nIs money coming to me right now?!

nAn advertising agency?!!

nThose three words echoed in Chen Yu’s head. Excitement caused his breathing to become heavy and rapid…

nAs the Chinese saying goes, “Good wine needs no bush.”

nAnd “Real gold will shine one day.”

nSo what if I’m not on the recommendation page or there are no likes? There’s someone who discovered my talents at the end of the day!

nHuff…

nIn high spirits, Chen Yu took a deep breath and shut his eyes, calming himself down. Thirty seconds later, he looked up, eyes glowing with excitement as he typed a reply.

nChen Yu: “I’m interested!”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “That’s great.”

nChen Yu: “So, what are the products that you would like me to advertise? Mobile phone? Tablet? Educational technology device?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Those are just the basics.”

nChen Yu: “There are better products?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Yes, we mainly advertise high-tech products, and we hope to work with you for a long period of time.”

nChen Yu gulped and sent a reply.

nChen Yu: “Are you serious?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Yes. But we would firstly have a one-month probation period. If the results are good, we will extend the term.”

nOnce again, Chen Yu lost his calm that he had regained with much difficulty. Grabbing his mobile phone tightly, he pounced onto his bed, rolling all over it repeatedly as if he were insane. He sat up right after, pondering for sometime before sending a question over.

nChen Yu: “Why choose a newbie like myself when there are so many well-known UPs around?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “I’ve tried, but to no avail. Everyone blocked me after receiving the list of products that we want to advertise. Thus, I’m trying my luck on newbies, hoping that they would be easier to negotiate with.”

n“Blocked?” Gradually, Chen Yu calmed down.

nDon’t tell me they are adult products?

nChen Yu: “Are they adult products?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “There are some, but not mainly. We advertise high-tech products mainly. It may have been because of the price we offer. It might be too low compared to what they want.”

nChen Yu was relieved to see the message. He started typing on his mobile phone speedily.

nChen Yu: “That’s fine, I’m new, so I’ll accept any decent price. May I know the price that your company offers?”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Our company does not pay for collaborations.”

nChen Yu: “???”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “We only gift our partners the products for advertising.”

n“No wonder!”

nChen Yu suddenly understood.

nNo wonder you’re being blocked by famous UPs!

nWhich famous UP would advertise for you when they would not be getting a single cent and the product is all they get in return?

nUpon knowing the reason, the excitement in Chen Yu had largely died down. He thought long and hard before deciding to accept the offer.

nI might not earn anything, but I am getting my hands on technological products for free. It wouldn’t be a loss either.

nI could sell them off after I’m done with them. In that way, I would be earning too.

nChen Yu: “I get it. I’m willing to work with your company.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Thank you so much! Let’s sign the contract now.”

nChen Yu: “Hold on.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “Yes?”

nChen Yu: “I want to take a look at the company’s products. I’ll only sign when I’m sure that everything’s alright.”

nTransdimensional Marketing: “No problem. I’ll send it over right now. Please take note. You can ask me if you have any doubts.”

nChen Yu: “Okay.”

nChen Yu lay down on the bed, holding onto his mobile phone as he patiently waited for the list to be sent over.

nTwo minutes later, a Word document was sent to him.

n“Here it is.”

nChen Yu opened the document in a hurry, but the first product had him jumping out of his bed in utter disbelief.

nTransdimensional Marketing’s product list:

nLVV8 Model Quantum Notebook, made in 2084, product of Pear Technology Co., Ltd.

nMini Nuclear Fusion Reactor, made in 2114, product of KGQ Technology Co., Ltd.

nSmart Information Processing Contact Lenses, made in 2149, product of Bright Windows Medical Research.

nMagnetic Levitation Vactrain, made in 2150, product of Hua Xia Tie Jian Corporation.

nRomantic Partner Simulation Robot, made in 2177, product of Daisy Rays Daily Products Co., Ltd.

nSoaring Anti-gravitational Flying Car, made in 2305, product of Soaring Technology Corporation.

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nContinental Particle Oscillator, made in 2463, product of the Haqiu Arms Company.

nDual vector foil, made in…

nHolding his mobile phone, Chen Yu’s hands trembled.

n“This…

n“What…on earth are all these?”

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