Chapter 176: A New Turn of Events

On the internet, no one knows who organized a voting event.

The content of the vote was simple: "What rank will Lu Yu achieve in this round of the International Game Maker Competition?"

Obviously, lately Lu Yu can be said to be the most popular celebrity on the internet.

In this era the term "internet celebrity" hasn't emerged yet; otherwise Lu Yu would be a top internet celebrity.

Therefore, correspondingly, within a short time, a considerable number of Netizens cast their votes.

The voting results…

Now it's about whether Netizens think Lu Yu can claim the championship.

Even whether Lu Yu can make the top ten was marked with a huge question mark.

The most votes placed Lu Yu at roughly the 25th to 35th position.

In other words, Netizens generally think Lu Yu's result this time is at best average, and perhaps not even that.

A Netizen offered an explanation.

"In fact, if it weren't for Lu Yu having won the first two rounds, I might think his result this time would be between 40th and 50th,"

You should know that the final round only has fifty contestants!

That means Netizens think Lu Yu is at the bottom!

"Besides, Lu Yu is a Huaxia People after all, we always have to support Huaxia People!"

That sentence indeed reflects most Netizens' mindset.

"It's not that I look down on Lu Yu, nor that I think Lu Yu lacks sufficient ability, but…"

"Which contestant who made it to the final round is not a true genius? Which one hasn't achieved Brilliant results?"

"I even specifically checked and found that every contestant in the top fifty is backed by a big company!"

"Given the change in the competition format, those contestants backed by big companies will surely receive more support."

"I can already foresee such a situation occurring."

"In the final round, aside from Lu Yu, probably each contestant will launch more than two games, right?"

"All I hope in the end is that Lu Yu doesn't end up at the bottom; that would already be a good result."

That Netizen's comment was reposted by countless people.

Almost all Netizens felt this person's comment was very pertinent.

At this point, even the most optimistic, most naive Netizen no longer thinks Lu Yu has any chance of winning the championship.

That… is also a fact.

If Lu Yu weren't Lu Yu, this situation truly couldn't be changed!

……

Mi Guo, inside an Office.

Dan Ding is handling some work matters.

A moment later, the secretary knocked on the Office door and walked in.

"Boss, the Game Alliance's vice chairman is here to see you," the secretary said.

Dan Ding looked up at the secretary, gave a slight nod, and then returned to his work.

The secretary then stepped out.

Indeed, Dan Ding treats the Game Alliance's vice chairman, the alliance's apparent second-in-command, with this attitude.

It's a matter of status difference.

Moreover, these small details also show that Dan Ding really doesn't care about this competition.

Why?

If something is bound to happen, why waste any thought on it?

Dan Ding now even intends to forget Lu Yu.

He has long since arranged the upcoming matters.

Only if nothing unexpected happens will Lu Yu certainly be ruined.

Dan Ding is confident that no accidents will happen on his end.

Thus, Dan Ding naturally will no longer pay attention to Lu Yu.

Of course…

Later, Dan Ding will still go meet the Game Alliance's vice chairman.

He can't just use it up and then discard it outright.

……

Grand, inside Lu Yu's Office.

Chen Qiao came here again.

"Xiao Yu, don't put too much pressure on yourself; just do your best as the Netizens say,"

"As for the result…"

"Up to now, you've already done enough."

Chen Qiao could say he has witnessed all of Lu Yu's miracles along the way.

But now, he doesn't dare to hold any hope.

Even he doesn't think Lu Yu can change anything.

Lu Yu gave a slight nod and didn't say much.

Honestly, Lu Yu actually quite likes the current atmosphere.

The whole world thinks he's giving up, thinks he's about to fail.

At this moment, Lu Yu suddenly burst out.

Is this scene too stimulating?

So, Lu Yu has decided that in this round of the competition he will release two, or even three, games.

After Wang Meng and Xie Lin settle Energetic Dance Troupe, Lu Yu will then provide another game.

As for what the second game is, Lu Yu hasn't yet confirmed it.

But this time Lu Yu is coming with the goal of astonishing everyone; the game he chooses will definitely be representative and surely shock people!

……

Just when everyone thought Lu Yu would surely lose, Ke Da encountered some problems.

Recently, the freshmen of Ke Da, under A Jie's organization, have become extraordinarily lively.

The freshmen, having joined the lab, have made great progress in their studies.

By this point, some genuine talents have also emerged.

A Jie, along with some teachers and professors, had discussed and unanimously agreed that a freshman named Fang Yuan would certainly be able to represent Ke Da and achieve good results in this competition.

Fang Yuan not only has good talent, but is also diligent enough to have completed the basic coursework and will continue to study more advanced knowledge.

But……

But just yesterday, Fang Yuan suddenly proposed to withdraw from the competition!

This made A Jie extremely anxious.

Fang Yuan is the upper limit for this competition!

Without her, A Jie doesn't think Ke Da can achieve a very good result.

A Jie and Fang Yuan had deep communication, but they didn't obtain any useful information, and Fang Yuan's attitude remains firm.

At this moment, A Jie naturally thought of Lu Yu.

But……

A Jie also knows Lu Yu's current state, and knows he cannot disturb Lu Yu.

So, A Jie temporarily suppressed the matter.

But this can't go on like this!

In the end, A Jie still called Lu Yu to report the matter.

Lu Yu's reply was bland; he just gave a soft "hum" to indicate he already knew.

Regarding this……

A Jie has nothing to complain about.

Now, Lu Yu himself must already be overwhelmed!

Lu Yu has already done so much for Ke Da; A Jie, and even the whole Ke Da, cannot ask him to do more.

So……

A Jie continued to worry.

But unexpectedly, that afternoon Lu Yu came to Ke Da.

This made A Jie overjoyed yet also worried.

Does Lu Yu really have the time and energy to be distracted now?

But no matter what, Lu Yu still came.

……

In fact, Lu Yu doesn't think his coming to Ke Da will have any impact on himself or on this game's solo competition.

On the contrary, Lu Yu feels that coming here is still necessary.