I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 794 - 533 The Feast Begins_2
Anyway, the other earnings added up to about five hundred Yuan.
Meanwhile, the stock of "B Station" also soared, just like a rocket. Every day it hit the trading ceiling, swiftly becoming the new darling of NASDAQ! The market value of "B Station" even reached its peak with this Magic Feast, soaring into the top five of the world's Fortune 500 and leaving everyone flabbergasted.
No one had anticipated that a magic feast could propel a company to such heights!
And now, many people regretted not buying the hosting rights from Cao Jun. As for Cao Jun himself, he was utterly dumbfounded. He never imagined that this magic competition could be hyped by Yang Xiuwei to such an extent. But while he was envious, he wasn't greedy. Because he knew that only a businessman like Yang Xiuwei could pull it off; he himself could never achieve such a feat. Luckily, when signing the agreement, Cao Jun had managed to secure a free live broadcast slot for his station, saving a huge amount of money.
As for Peng Changye, Willis, and the others, they were so green with envy they were practically going mad. Three thousand Yuan, plus the direct and indirect benefits from the continuous surge in "B Station's" stock, amounted to well over ten thousand. But now, all of this had nothing to do with them. They had sown for others to reap. The most infuriating part was that Peng Changye himself had facilitated the whole affair, only to become a tool for Yang Xiuwei to make money. That was what frustrated him the most.
"Calm down. The only way we can truly make a splash and recoup some of our losses is by defeating Xia Liang on stage," Willis comforted him.
"Hmm, I know, Master. By the way, what's the progress on the props you're having made?" Peng Changye asked in a heavy tone.
"They'll be ready tomorrow," Willis said with a proud smile. "There are two sets—one for you and one for Xia Liang. They will be airlifted directly to Qingyun in Dragon Country. The difficulty this time is unprecedented. Here are the blueprints. Study them carefully. Once the props arrive, you need to practice over and over to ensure you can defeat Xia Liang on stage. Our only advantage right now is that we're the ones providing the props, so he won't have a chance to get used to them in advance."
"Good. I hope Xia Liang takes a big fall during this trick. It would be best if he died. Then, we'll make a fortune," Peng Changye said, his eyes filled with a savage look.
「Meanwhile, in a hot pot restaurant.」
Xia Liang and Liu Tongtong were enjoying hot pot. Liu Tongtong had asked him out a few days ago, but Xia Liang was on a date with Su Yi and didn't have time. He had accepted her invitation for today.
After they finished their meal, Liu Tongtong asked curiously, "God Xia, you've really gone viral lately! The Magic Feast is the hottest topic on the internet. The regular tickets, priced at three points, sold out instantly. All five thousand VIP tickets, priced at one-tenth of a yuan, were gone in a flash too. The public is this enthusiastic because they're all coming for you—they all want to see your magic! You must have prepared a lot of amazing tricks for this, right?"
The Magic Feast was starting the next day. Xia Liang had been busy performing magic on his livestreams and had barely seen Liu Tongtong. Every time she went live, her viewers urged her to try and get some inside information from Xia Liang. Liu Tongtong had dodged the requests until now, but with the feast about to begin, she finally mustered the courage to ask.
When Xia Liang didn't say anything, Liu Tongtong hesitated for a moment. "If it's confidential," she added, "you don't have to tell me."
Xia Liang shook his head with a smile. "It's no problem. What is there to hide? Magic isn't like other things. Even if I told you everything right now, could the viewers really imagine how I perform the tricks?"
Liu Tongtong was taken aback for a second, then she laughed. "You're right. Magic is different from other performances."
Xia Liang nodded with a smile. "See? Actually, I haven't prepared that many tricks. You all should know one of them already—the Water Tank Escape Magic with Peng Changye. Other than that, I'll be preparing a finale called Space-Time Travel. It's a large-scale trick that will take the entire audience on a journey to several random locations around the globe."
Liu Tongtong's jaw dropped. "Actual space-time travel?" she asked in amazement.
Xia Liang took a sip of water and smiled. "How could that be possible? It's magic. If it were real travel, it wouldn't be called magic."
Liu Tongtong knew Xia Liang didn't want to reveal too much, but she was still satisfied. She was certain his version of 'travel' would be completely different from an ordinary trick; he wouldn't just use some simple curtains to fool the audience. This trick alone was enough to fill everyone with anticipation. It was already worth the price of admission.
「The next day, at six in the evening.」
The entrance of Qingyun Stadium was heavily guarded. Half of the Protectors from the Qingyun Police Station had been dispatched to the location. At the same time, Yang Xiuwei had also hired personnel from five large security companies in Qingyun. Over a thousand guards were present, specifically tasked with maintaining security at the stadium. An event with a hundred thousand people was quite rare in the history of Qingyun.
At this moment, at the entrance of Qingyun Stadium, the head of the security department sat in a police car. Holding a walkie-talkie, he said with a stern expression, "Captain Yun, how's everything on your side? No accidents, I hope?"
"We've caught a few thieves, but nothing else has happened," Yun Bing replied.
"Good. Keep on high alert. We can't afford to be careless," Yun Long ordered.
Afterward, the chief switched the walkie-talkie to another channel. "Second Team, any situations on your side?"
The reply came back, "Nothing to report."
After checking in with the other teams, it was clear that all police personnel at the entrance of Qingyun Stadium were on full alert. Outside the stadium, a dense crowd had gathered. The surrounding area was so packed with people that not a single car could get within a five-kilometer radius.
「Soon, it was seven in the evening—the official entry time for the Magic Feast.」
At the stadium entrance, ten separate gates were opened. Hundreds of staff members were assigned to check tickets and inspect each person for controlled weapons or other dangerous items. After all, it was a massive event with a hundred thousand people; no measure of strictness was too much.
Meanwhile, Liu Tongtong followed Xia Liang to a separate entrance reserved for staff. All participating magicians and their crews used this same passageway. The venue setup crew and the internal security personnel had already entered an hour earlier.
When Liu Tongtong entered the venue, she was immediately swept up in the atmosphere. The place was massive and completely renovated, a stark contrast to the stadium's previous appearance. It felt like two different worlds. However, Liu Tongtong and Xia Liang were backstage, not out in the main hall. Still, they could peek at the stage from behind the curtain.
As soon as Xia Liang appeared backstage, a staff member came forward and led him to a specially prepared room. With hundreds of magicians participating, each with numerous props and assistants, the organizers had meticulously planned the backstage area. Every magician was assigned a private room for their equipment. The space under the stage was also vast, with many hidden compartments designed to accommodate any magician's needs.
Xia Liang and Liu Tongtong had just entered his room when there was a knock on the door. Liu Tongtong went to open it and saw Yang Xiuwei, the CEO of "B Station," standing there.
Xia Liang glanced at her. "Tongtong, could you get me a cup of coffee?"
