novellk Chapter 129 Crisis is also an opportunity
Chapter 129 Crisis is also an opportunity
"First of all, I apologize for my previous irrational remarks."
"The official kicking out the cheaters was not wrong. Please don't attack the official team because of my personal challenge. I have always supported the act of kicking out cheaters."
Jiang Feng's voice, steady and calm, traveled through the live stream, yet it stirred up a huge wave of discussion.
The screen was flooded with comments that had just been filled with angry curses and questions, but suddenly switched to a uniform look of astonishment, confusion, bewilderment, and even a hint of betrayal. The comments were scrolling even faster than before.
Apologize? What are you apologizing for?
【?? Wind God, have you been possessed?】
[This script is off! Are you still the same tough Jiang Feng?]
[Hilarious! Daring to fight against cheaters but not going against the official stance—that's just too realistic.]
[Your Majesty, I am ready to fight to the death! Why have you surrendered first?]
Did someone from the authorities speak to you privately? If so, blink twice!
The viewers in the live chat couldn't understand it at all. Jiang Feng was clearly the one who suffered the most injustice, and the entire internet was condemning the official on his behalf. Yet, he himself took the initiative to back down and offer the official a way out. This contrast left many viewers with a strange and indescribable feeling.
Everyone suddenly felt betrayed.
Jiang Feng remained unaffected by the questioning comments, his tone still calm, yet carrying an undeniable guiding force:
"Everyone, please calm down and listen to what I have to say."
"Let's think about this. In a game, if a cheater is detected by the official team and kicked from the match, is this the right thing to do?"
"Is being kicked for cheating a just enforcement of anti-cheat measures?"
"Although this justice came a little late, spoiled everyone's fun, and stalled my challenge, justice delayed is justice nonetheless."
"For me, whether I succeed in my personal 20-kill challenge or not has never been that important."
"Fairness in gaming and a healthy gaming environment are what should be prioritized most."
Jiang Feng's vision was so grand that no one could react to it for a while.
A barrage of questions was thrown out, like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's emotions. The rate at which the chat was flooded with messages suddenly slowed down, and the jokes in the comments gradually disappeared, replaced by a dense mass of thoughtful reflections and moments of sudden realization.
[It seems... that's actually true? Kicking out cheaters is something the official team should do, it's only natural.]
[Suddenly it dawned on me: the problem isn't kicking out the cheater, it's kicking out the cheater too late.]
[Yeah! If this happened to an ordinary player, wouldn't they be shouting "Long live the official team!"?]
Thinking about it carefully, Fengshen is right. No matter how important individual challenges are, they can't compare to the significance of countering cheats.
[Losing the challenge, but winning with a broader perspective!]
The audience was awakened, and the previously boiling anger gradually dissipated, with rational voices becoming the mainstream.
The tense atmosphere in the live stream room quietly eased.
At that moment in the classroom, Fang Ningxue suddenly loosened her clenched hand, her heart finally settled, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.
Watching the conflicting opinions in the live stream, she was so anxious that her palms were sweating. She was afraid that the storm would escalate and ruin Jiang Feng's live stream, and also embarrass the authorities.
She wanted to send a WeChat reminder, but she knew that Jiang Feng was too preoccupied to pay attention to his phone at that moment.
But now, Jiang Feng, relying solely on himself, suppressed his emotions and took the initiative to step forward to guide public opinion, personally offering the authorities a way out and opening up new possibilities!
Which official platform wouldn't like a streamer like this?
He is not only exceptionally skilled at gaming, but also possesses vision and wisdom!
Fang Ningxue looked at the screen and couldn't help but smile.
It was already long after class had ended, but she had become so engrossed in watching Jiang Feng's live stream that she suddenly felt a sense of clarity and relief.
Regardless of whether Jiang Feng succeeds in this 20-kill challenge, he has succeeded today.
"It's time to go eat."
She murmured to herself, stretched, and the movement of her raised hand outlined the graceful curves of her figure, with a lingering smile in her eyes.
In the commentary booth, Yi Feng felt as if he had been parched for a long time and his joy and relief were almost overflowing.
He was overwhelmed by the overwhelming public opinion and was even prepared to lose his job. But Jiang Feng's words turned the tide and not only stabilized the emotions in the live broadcast room, but also saved the public opinion crisis and even his career!
Jiang Feng changed the subject, his tone becoming more sincere, and he spoke on behalf of all the players:
"On behalf of all players, I want to ask the official team: is the issue of cheating truly being taken seriously?"
One sentence silenced the live stream instantly. All the viewers held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen, eagerly awaiting Yifeng's reply.
Yi Feng knew that this was a way out personally offered to him by Jiang Feng, and also the best opportunity for the government to salvage its reputation. His tone was solemn, and his words were earnest:
"We absolutely take this very seriously!"
"Even if Jiang Feng can understand our difficulties, we are also aware that we did make mistakes this time - we were too slow in detecting cheaters, which made everyone feel wronged and left Jiang Feng's challenge with regrets."
"We should have increased our detection efforts to nip it in the bud, preventing cheaters from even entering the game!"
"I assure all players that we will comprehensively strengthen our control and detection of cheating software after this incident, upgrade our anti-cheat system, and severely crack down on cheating without any leniency!"
"If this doesn't work, I'll livestream myself washing my hair while doing a handstand!"
"Finally, thank you Jiang Feng for your understanding, and thank you to all the players for your supervision!"
These few words were enough. The public opinion in the live stream was completely swayed.
After hearing this, Jiang Feng smiled easily, said a few words into the microphone to conclude the conversation, then disconnected from the microphone, returned to the game interface, and prepared to start the next game.
Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Feng had already eaten most of the bag, easily racking up 812 million in this round!
Others don't eat during assessments, but Jiang Feng does; he still needs to collect Dominator Points!
After shutting down the power and evacuating back to the warehouse, Jiang Feng began equipping his weapon for the next round.
"There's still plenty of time. Failing the first challenge is nothing; it's just a warm-up."
"The second game will be even more exciting!"
Jiang Feng clicked "Start" without hesitation.
"The majestic dragon has arrived!"
At this moment, in Yunmeng's office.
Meanwhile, in Yunmeng's office, Gong Yaozong was staring at Jiang Feng's live stream screen, his brows furrowed and his face grim.
Seeing this, a subordinate leaned closer, looking puzzled, and cautiously asked:
"Boss, why are you still unhappy? Didn't we fail the 20-kill challenge? Isn't this the result we wanted?"
Gong Yaozong looked at his subordinate as if he were an idiot.
"Are you an idiot? Are you blind? Look at the viewership of this live stream, look at the buzz, is this what you call a failure?"
"He even used this incident to gain followers and popularity, effectively solidifying his public image!"
"Not only that, he also cultivated a good relationship with the official channels and cultivated a persona of advocating for the players. Now the whole internet is praising him for his magnanimity. You're telling me this is a failure?"
Gong Yaozong shook his head: "This person is too difficult to deal with. Most game streamers aren't this troublesome. A quick check reveals a ton of past misdeeds, and he has low emotional intelligence. He can easily fall apart with just a little trick."
"Damn it, you really have to study. It's easier to get things done with someone who's uneducated than with a college graduate!"
The subordinate was stunned by the scolding, standing there speechless for a long time before finally managing to stammer, "Then...then we'll give up targeting him now? We won't continue with these underhanded tactics?"
"Give up? Are you an idiot?!" Gong Yaozong slammed his fist on the table, his voice suddenly rising. "If we really give up and he smoothly gets 20 kills and becomes a legend again, all of us streamers will starve!"
After finishing his tirade, Gong Yaozong's expression softened slightly, a shadow of malice flashing in his eyes. He picked up his phone, instantly dialed a number, and spoke in a cold, hard tone:
"I've done my job as the vanguard; now it's your turn to step up your forces."
After saying something on the other end of the phone, Gong Yaozong hung up and quickly tapped his phone.
A few minutes later, a group chat was quietly created.