[One hundred thousand points in compensation? Given Starry Light's value, even a million would be an insult! The Production Team is so stingy.]
["The Story of How My Rule-Breaking Spoilers Won My Opponent a 100,000 points Prize" — Lin Zhiyuan's miraculous assist!]
[Isn't the real focus Little Bingbing?! She's the key here!]
[Nie Bing: Ice-cold on the surface, but a total cat lover at heart! (Bursting into tears)]
[The previous comment nailed it! Little Bingbing wasn't just being strict about the rules; she was clearly demanding justice and cat food for her Cifera!]
[I declare: Today's MVP — Nie Bing! Single-handedly earned 100,000 points for her husband (Cifera)!]
["Cifera is truly Little Bingbing's one true love" — confirmed! This sugar is too sweet! I'm bringing the civil affairs bureau here right now!]
[Hey Production Team! Did you get Cifera's edited video? We want to see Little Bingbing's "highlight reel" of being teased (controlled) by Cifera!]
Coincidentally, just before that last Bullet Comment appeared, the Production Team had indeed received the video sent by Cifera.
This also proved that Cifera hadn't violated the rules by secretly watching the Production Team's live stream.
"She's got a sharp sense for crafting compelling content," Guo Tao remarked after watching the video Cifera had sent. "The moment she heard Nie Bing helped her get 100,000 points, she immediately released that professionally edited video of Nie Bing being controlled..."
After reviewing the video Cifera sent, Guo Tao's face lit up with admiration:
"Cifera truly is a multi-talented prodigy! Even if she pursued a career in directing, she'd undoubtedly shine."
With that, Guo Tao instructed his staff to release the video. Viewers in the live stream immediately alerted others:
[Quick, check the official website! The Production Team actually posted the video! It's so sweet!]
[Woo-hoo! Is this the show officially announcing the "Cat Ice" couple? The video title is even called "With Cat Ice"!]
[Ooooh! I'm immediately doing a 720-degree Thoms-Flare Rocket Headbutt roll over to watch it!]
In an instant, the newly released video's views surpassed a million and were still climbing at a terrifying rate!
As more viewers watched the video, the "Cat Ice" shippers in the live stream went wild:
Wow! What did I just see?! A "head pat kill" and a "loving hug"!
Cifera's arm strength is incredible! She lifted Little Bingbing, chair and all, with both hands behind her back? I could do that, but definitely not with such ease!
[Now Cifera is truly the "husband"! I never imagined the male version of "Cifera" would be such an Alpha!]
[Bingbing-wife is so adorably shy! Count how many times she blushed in this video!]
[Lin Zhiyuan looked disgusted when he got close, but Little Bingbing clung to Cifera, disguised as a stranger, without hesitation. This move completely exposed her true feelings for Cifera!]
[Ahhh! I want to cling to Goddess Nie Bing too! Damn you, Cifera! You stole my wife!]
[Upstairs, wake up already!]
[While Cat Ice is sweet, am I the only one who finds Lord Lin's behavior hilarious? His entire internal struggle—wanting to watch but too embarrassed, finally throwing caution to the wind only to realize no one cared—was written all over his face!]
[As the ultimate third wheel, our Lord Lin is working overtime on the comedy routine. Otherwise, this single dog would be dying of awkwardness!]
[Hahahahahahahahaha! You guys are so savage! Our Lord Lin is just pure-hearted. He just wants to learn hacking skills from Cifera! Stop laughing at him, okay?]
[To be fair, you're the one laughing the loudest up there!]
[Cifera might be a liar, but she's telling the truth this time. This video really does have plenty of "highlight moments" featuring Nie Bing and Lin Zhiyuan!]
As the Production Team predicted, the moment the video was released, it sent the live stream's popularity soaring to unprecedented heights.
Gifts flooded in once more, bringing another windfall for the Production Team.
Humanity's inherent love for gossip and schadenfreude was fully on display in the live stream.
Fortunately, neither Nie Bing nor Lin Zhiyuan could see the live stream. Otherwise, they would have been blushing crimson from the Bullet Comments' scrutiny—or, in Lin Zhiyuan's case, clutching his groin in sympathetic pain.
Meanwhile, in the Pursuit Team's temporary operations room, eight individuals were present:
The six members of the Expert Team, Lei Gang, and Li Zhanting, who had been invited by Liu Shanhe to observe.
Liu Shanhe had originally wanted to invite Liu Ruyan as well, but she was hosting a press conference to announce her recovery.
"Activate the anti-eavesdropping devices!"
Liu Shanhe gave the order, and Nie Bing swiftly activated the signal jamming and anti-surveillance devices they had brought from the base, ensuring the room was secure.
Then, Liu Shanhe looked at everyone with a grave expression, speaking each word deliberately:
"Perfectly realistic disguise techniques and holographic projection tools, the Hacker's ability to manipulate and alter surveillance footage at will, agile and unpredictable movements, psychological warfare tactics that exploit human vulnerabilities...
"I need not elaborate. You all understand by now that we have completely lost track of Cifera.
"Unless she reveals herself willingly, finding such a 'master of deception' within the vast Starry Building is like trying to reach the heavens!"
Liu Shanhe's voice was low but resolute:
"But since her target is the Starry Light, she will inevitably expose herself. Our mission tonight is clear: defense!
"Not reckless attempts at capture, but an airtight defense with the Starry Light as our foundation!
"We must formulate strategies to counter every possible tactic Cifera might employ. Complete preparedness is essential. Tonight's auction must not fail!
"Speak your minds freely. All ideas are welcome."
No sooner had Liu Shanhe finished speaking than Lin Zhiyuan raised his hand and said:
"I want to start by stating a potentially demoralizing but highly probable truth: even if we activate our counter-surveillance measures right now, we can't guarantee that Cifera isn't still monitoring us.
"Her hacking skills and technological capabilities are far more terrifying than we imagined."
Hearing Lin Zhiyuan's words, Liu Shanhe first nodded in agreement, then shook his head:
"Little Lin, you make a valid point. But there's no need to let this dampen our spirits or let fear paralyze us. Our security arrangements should proceed as planned.
"She's ultimately just one person. No matter how exceptional she is, our team's complementary skills and united effort will allow us to put up a good fight."
Lin Zhiyuan nodded in acceptance of Liu Shanhe's reasoning, but then shifted the conversation:
"Old Liu, you're right. But I have a bold idea I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on."