Chapter 178: The Incident Escalates Again

More than ten years later, there's a piece of self‑help advice that says: If you don't give yourself a little break, you won't even know how incompetent you are.

Lu Yu actually does not endorse such words.

He always feels that human potential is limitless; the reason it isn't realized is simply a lack of effort.

He doesn't know what consequences this behavior will have for Fang Yuan, but it is nonetheless an opportunity, and he hopes Fang Yuan can seize it.

But he has no idea that this spur‑of‑the‑moment action caused a sensation.

Soon after Lu Yu posted the Weibo update…

The entire internet exploded!

Because of the International Game Maker Competition, Lu Yu generated so many topics that he has already become the biggest "internet celebrity", with countless followers.

Thus, after his Weibo post went live, it immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

Lu Yu's Weibo post was instantly reposted across major portal sites and forums.

"WTF! Is this really a Weibo post from Lu Yu? He actually has such high expectations of himself? The champion of the International Game Maker Competition? Am I seeing things?"

"I just checked the Weibo… it's definitely real!"

"Who can tell me who gave Lu Yu the courage? How dare he!"

At first, Netizens were shocked, full of disbelief.

Then…

Someone began to criticize.

"Seriously, I have no idea what Lu Yu is thinking now! On what grounds? Does he think that because he won the first two rounds, he's the best in the world?"

"He's truly a frog at the bottom of a well! He doesn't even regard the world's heroes!"

"I originally had a good impression of Lu Yu, after all he is indeed a game‑making prodigy. But now… sorry, I really despise someone who can't see himself clearly!"

Amid the wave of public discussion, another influencer jumped in.

"Regarding Lu Yu's mindset in posting this Weibo, I try to offer a bit of understanding."

"Obviously, Lu Yu felt pressure—enormous pressure."

"Earlier Netizens analyzed how the rule changes in the third round would affect things."

"Anyone with a bit of sense knows that Lu Yu truly has no chance this time."

"That questionnaire from not long ago already illustrates the problem."

"But Lu Yu did win the first two rounds, so he is naturally confident in himself."

"Under these circumstances, forcing Lu Yu to accept his inevitable defeat would be cruel to him."

"Thus, Lu Yu chose to ignore reality, lived in his own world, and posted this Weibo."

"A Lu Yu like this… is pitiful; we shouldn't blame him any further."

"I even worry that this could ruin Lu Yu."

"After all, a genius tends to be overly self‑confident, especially after achieving good results."

"But if at this moment he realizes he's just average, he'll most likely collapse, right?"

"Please be more tolerant of Lu Yu."

The influencer's post seems to exonerate Lu Yu, to think of Lu Yu's best interests, but is it really so?

Throughout the whole article, no matter which angle you look from, it's denying Lu Yu.

It even depicts Lu Yu as a 'wasted prodigy'.

And this indeed reflects the view of most Netizens now.

If Lu Yu truly fails, the consequences… are unimaginable.

According to the prevailing Netizens' view, if anyone else stirs the pot, then…

The whole internet would probably become a public execution ground for Lu Yu.

And there will certainly be hidden agitators!

Lu Yu has pushed himself to the edge of a cliff because of a Weibo post!

…

Mi Guo, inside an Office.

Dan Ding had just finished work and was enjoying his leisure time.

He happened to see Lu Yu's Weibo, then couldn't help but shake his head lightly, a self‑deprecating smile appearing on his face.

Yes, Dan Ding was being self‑deprecating.

He felt it was worthless to have previously treated Lu Yu as a rival, even being troubled because of Lu Yu.

How can a rival who digs his own grave, like Zeyang, even be considered a true opponent?

Then Dan Ding closed the webpage and stopped following any Lu Yu news.

The outcome had long been decided; there's truly no need to waste any more thought.

…

Huaxia, inside an Office.

Mr. Qin stared at the computer screen for a while, then could only sigh.

During this period, Mr. Qin hadn't met Lu Yu, yet he constantly kept an eye on Lu Yu's every move.

He can't quite explain why he cares so much about Lu Yu.

Because the previous two 'battles' were both lost to Lu Yu?

Not at all!

Up to now, Mr. Qin doesn't know how many 'battles' he's won, nor how many he's lost.

Every successful man carries countless failures in his past.

Perhaps it was because of Lu Yu's saying, 'Come help me'?

Mr. Qin actually hadn't given this matter deep thought.

His first reaction was to refuse.

After all, Mr. Qin himself didn't know how much he had paid to reach today's position where he could 'choose his own life'.

To go and become someone else's subordinate?

On what grounds!

He just couldn't help but pay attention to Lu Yu.

Especially when the Game Alliance changed its competition format.

Mr. Qin knew very well what that meant.

He knew this was a dead-end situation, so he looked forward all the more to Lu Yu's performance.

But he never expected that Lu Yu would ultimately hand in such an answer.

Mr. Qin moved his gaze away from the computer screen and looked out the window.

"After all... that's all there is to it."

Mr. Qin's face showed a bitter smile.

……

Grand, Lu Yu Office.

Chen Qiao came over again.

"Little Yu... is there anything you need help with?" This time, Chen Qiao didn't ask why Lu Yu posted that scarf, nor did he say more about it.

The thing has already happened; rather than dwell on how it happened, it's better to think about how to solve the problem.

Lu Yu chuckled and said, 'For now there's nothing special needed, thank you, Uncle Chen.'

Chen Qiao gave Lu Yu a deep look, then lightly nodded and said, 'If you need anything, just come find me.'

Then, Chen Qiao left with a worried expression.

Watching Chen Qiao's retreating back, Lu Yu couldn't help but shake his head and give a bitter smile.

Lu Yu knew that Chen Qiao didn't have high hopes for him.

Or rather, probably no one in the whole world now has high hopes for Lu Yu.

He chose the 'Hell' difficulty trial.

But isn't that just perfect?

Lu Yu has enough confidence in himself and in the game that those netizens of later generations are so familiar with.

The bigger this incident grows, the greater Lu Yu's gains will naturally be.

I just don't know whether, under the current circumstances, that behind-the-scenes person will stir up anything else.

To be honest, Lu Yu's heart is now filled with anticipation.