Chapter 2: Guinaifen Live Streaming Boosts *Honkai: Star Rail* Launch!
As Lin Yu watched *Honkai: Star Rail* vanish beneath the relentless tide of newly launched games, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. True to its reputation as the largest app store in the galaxy, new mobile games flooded in one after another. His game, which had briefly appeared on the list of latest releases, was quickly buried within seconds.
"It's unfortunate that I don't have any resources for promotion right now," he muttered under his breath. "I can only hope quality will speak for itself."
Lin Yu currently resided in an abandoned shack. Not only did drafts seep through every crack, but at night, the place felt eerily haunted. However, his experiences over the past few days had taught him one undeniable truth:
Poverty is far scarier than ghosts.
*Crickle…*
Suddenly, a rustling sound echoed nearby.
Lin Yu swiftly blew out the candle beside him. Grabbing a piece of wood from the ground for self-defense, he leaned against the wall and cautiously scanned the direction of the noise.
From around the corner emerged a red-haired woman holding her phone in one hand while gesturing animatedly toward the camera with the other. She slowly approached, her voice carrying a mix of excitement and nervousness.
"Lovely folks!" she exclaimed. "Did you see that? Just now, something like ghostly flames suddenly went out. The rumors about this place being haunted must be true!"
She paused dramatically, looking directly into the lens.
"Hey, everyone, please give some likes! Little Gui Zi is gathering her courage to investigate further!"
Lin Yu stared blankly for a moment.
Could it really be Guinaifen?!
Just yesterday, Lin Yu had stumbled upon Guinaifen's live stream using his second-hand Yuzhao device. And today, her ghost-hunting antics had led her straight to his doorstep.
Wait—live stream?
A sudden realization struck Lin Yu. This could be the perfect opportunity for promotion!
Though Guinaifen wasn't yet a top-tier streamer, she was still considered mid-level talent with a decent following. Leveraging her platform could help *Honkai: Star Rail* gain traction and reach a wider audience!
Shakily, Guinaifen approached the entrance of the house. With the pitch-black surroundings, she relied solely on the faint glow of her phone screen to navigate.
Standing by the doorway, Lin Yu casually placed his hand on her shoulder.
Soft and smooth…
Guinaifen froze.
In the next instant—
*"AAAAHHHHHH!!!!"*
In the Live Streaming Room:
"What just happened?! I saw a hand on the streamer's shoulder!"
"Little Gui Zi, are you okay?! If you're still alive, give us a sign!"
"It's over, folks. The streamer has met her end."
"I warned Little Gui Zi not to go there earlier, but she wouldn't listen! Woe is me, how can I live without you, Little Gui Zi?!"
After recovering from her shock, Guinaifen found herself face-to-face with a pale yet handsome young man.
"Oh my goodness, you scared me half to death!" she gasped, wiping cold sweat from her forehead.
"He's alive!" someone typed in the chat.
Lin Yu responded with a perfectly poised smile that exuded elegance. "Apologies for startling you."
"Who are you? Why are you here all alone?" Guinaifen asked, curiosity piqued.
"In Xianzhou terms, I'd be considered an outlander," Lin Yu replied calmly. "As for how exactly I got here… even I'm not entirely sure."
"Huh? Were you smuggling yourself over, or maybe kidnapped?" Guinaifen pressed, intrigued.
Meanwhile, in the Live Streaming Room, viewers realized it was a false alarm. Since Guinaifen's camera captured Lin Yu, he naturally appeared on screen as well.
"So you're not actually a ghost? I got so excited for nothing!" one viewer joked.
"Hey, little bro is pretty handsome! Though his outfit seems kinda plain. Streamer, can you get this cutie's contact info?" another teased.
"Little Gui Zi, promise me you won't fall for him, okay?" chimed in another fan.
The dramatic turn of events drew more attention, and casual likes began rolling in. The audience count in the Live Streaming Room steadily climbed. Everything was unfolding according to Lin Yu's plan.
"I ended up in Xianzhou after playing a certain game," Lin Yu explained, speaking the truth—but leaving out the part about being transported to this world via transmigration.
"A game? You mean it has teleportation capabilities, bringing you from your homeland to Xianzhou?" Guinaifen asked, wide-eyed.
"Here, this is the game," Lin Yu said, launching *Honkai: Star Rail* on his phone.
Naturally captivated, Guinaifen leaned closer to peer at the screen. Soothing background music played as a vast, desolate cosmic scene unfolded. A train traversed an asteroid belt, evoking an indescribable sense of ethereal wonder.
Guinaifen squinted at the display, unsure of its significance. But experienced viewers in the Live Streaming Room immediately recognized it.
"If I'm not mistaken, that's the Astral Express traveling along the path of [Trailblazing]!" one viewer commented.
"Huh? So this is the Astral Express? It has such a retro vibe, doesn't it?" another added.
"I believe what the little brother said now! He must've been influenced by the power of [Trailblazing], which brought him to our Xianzhou!"
"Please Trailblaze me fiercely!" joked another user, sparking laughter in the chat.
"???"
The chat buzzed with excitement and confusion.
[Popularity Points +1 +1 +1…]
Guinaifen gently tapped the screen, prompting the Astral Express to embark toward an unknown nebula, officially starting the game.
"Ahhh, I accidentally clicked it—will I get teleported too?" she joked nervously.
"Probably not…" Lin Yu smirked faintly.
The game had truly begun.