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Chapter 191: Look for Signs of Women

Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Look for Signs of Women

The villa was a world apart from the old house Wu Mu had appeared in at the Star Agency a long time ago.

Many viewers who remembered the old house couldn’t help but exclaim.

"Wu’s really raking it in now. His old place was so run-down; now he’s swapped a bird gun for a cannon."

"I remember his old digs as well, worse than my own place, and now in no time he’s upgraded to a big mansion."

"No choice, Wu’s making mad cash. He’s on all kinds of shows nonstop. Didn’t a big V on Weibo just spill the beans that after Wu’s show’s production collapsed, his fee didn’t drop at all? In fact, it’s even higher than before, and it looks like he isn’t signed with any agency, so isn’t that just like picking up cash everywhere?"

"People in front, Wu’s shows are nothing compared to the real money—the albums, merchandise, endorsements, that’s where the cash is at. Douban folks have already dug deep; he’s probably made two or three billion in just over half a year. The speed of making money, he’s the crown of top influencers without a doubt."

"Tsk, tsk, making more money after a collapse, bet the other influencers are green with envy."

The drastic changes were all too apparent, inevitably prompting discussions about how much money Wu Mu had made over the past half-year.

And frankly, it was close to what they estimated. Wu Mu had made about 300 million and change over the past half-year, then add in the 40 million in savings and the 80 million from selling his old house, and he had a little over 420 million.

But after the house and car purchases and various expenses, plus the taxes, though many of his projects were net of tax, things like albums and merchandise he had to pay taxes on.

So after crunching all the numbers, Wu Mu now had about 250 million on hand. Indeed, one could say he’s making dough hand over fist.

The anti-fans watching the show felt bitter. Whose fault was it that this SOB was making so much bank?

Wasn’t it the very pot you’re all supporting?

If you didn’t watch his shows, didn’t buy his stuff, wouldn’t this SOB have fallen flat on his face and washed out of the scene long ago?

Just the thought of the compensation for him breaching endorsements would’ve been enough headache for him, not like now. Aside from Star Electronics, the brands that were screaming for contract breaches and seeking compensation have all gone silent.

Those shameless money-grubbing brands are probably now pondering over renewing the SOB’s contract!

The place where a person lives can, to a certain extent, reflect the owner’s character and preferences.

From the modern tech-styled villa before them, the production crew had a good idea of Wu Mu’s preferred style.

There was also an orange sofa under the sun shade in the villa’s courtyard, clearly moved there deliberately by the homeowner. It showed heavy signs of use, piled with cushions and covered with a small blanket.

Director Yang Chen and the others could even picture Wu Mu idly lying there, playing with his phone or gaming.

After providing a detailed panoramic view of the villa, the writer-director and temporary host Pan Mingxuan knocked on the door.

Wu Mu, who had just finished breakfast, came to the door. After greeting Pan Mingxuan and crew, he looked curiously at the camera, "Are we rolling yet?"

Upon receiving Pan Mingxuan’s affirmative answer, he laughed and waved at the camera, "Good morning, everyone."

This gesture undoubtedly triggered a wave of wows in the barrage.

"Wu’s way too handsome for his own good, as a guy, even I find it hard to resist when he smiles at me like that."

"Bro, you smell so good!"

"Absolutely, just based on his face alone, unless you’re biased against him, it’s really hard not to like him."

"Haha, just that the online community is filled with people who have a bad impression of him; his house collapse has had a huge impact."

Pan Mingxuan also felt that Wu Mu’s way of attracting fans was quite effective, not just because he was handsome. The key was his non-threatening handsomeness, which wasn’t the delicate pretty-boy type, but more like the boy-next-door—friendly, peaceful, and easygoing. Near him, you didn’t feel any pressure; you could easily interact with him as if he were a friend.

Especially when this easygoing nature was combined with his overly handsome face, along with his skills in game production, singing, and songwriting...

To take an extreme example, it was as though the son of the world’s richest man treated you as a friend, dealing with you on equal terms, without an ounce of arrogance, never lording over you, and never showing off his power or family background... Who could withstand that!

Although he thought this way, Pan Mingxuan, who suffered a bit from social anxiety, dared not say it out loud.

Filling in as a temporary host, he tried to make casual conversation, "When did Teacher Wu Mu move here? I remember that you used to live in Nangang City before."

Not only the audience but also Pan Mingxuan and the production team had a strong memory of Wu Mu’s hometown.

When they decided to invite Wu Mu, they had initially thought they would have to go to Nangang City to film, but to their surprise, upon contacting him, they found out Wu Mu had already moved.

"It’s been two or three months since I moved. It wasn’t very convenient back home for recording songs and shows; I had to travel farther, and I was worried about fans turning up at my door." Wu Mu answered offhandedly while ushering the production team into his home.

Speaking of which, during today’s filming, Wu Mu had specifically warned in advance not to capture any landmarks that might reveal his home address, to prevent people from finding it again.

Although the security at Qingyun Mountain Villa was excellent and no one could enter the compound without the homeowners’ prior consent.

As the production team entered Wu Mu’s home and passed through the foyer, they all curiously surveyed his living environment.

They were just as curious as the online audience about what Wu Mu’s new home would be like.

At first glance, it looked much like what they had expected from the outside, only livelier.

Entering the villa, there was a tall, square living room, with the outdoor courtyard they had just walked through visible through a large floor-to-ceiling window, making the exterior view completely unobstructed. The whole space was bright and relaxed.

The sofas placed in the center of the living room were clearly a set with those in the courtyard, embracing warm, warm colors overall.

However, unlike the courtyard which only had cushions and blankets, the living room sofas were laden with a variety of items like scattered books, a computer, a tablet, gaming consoles, game controllers, and several game systems hooked up beneath a TV wall, making the space feel very vibrant at a glance.

It very much matched the image Wu Mu had always portrayed.

After the camera panned around, Pan Mingxuan intended to let Wu Mu just go about his business as usual, like in previous shows.

But before he could speak, he received a reminder through his earpiece from the director, Yang Chen, "Let Wu Mu give us a tour of his home."

Huh, why is the director in such a rush to film the panorama of Wu Mu’s home now? Didn’t they usually film slowly and take their time?

Pan Mingxuan wondered.

But the director, Yang Chen, wasn’t in a hurry—it was just that the live commenters were very eager.

Ever since they entered the house, the live feed had been bursting with comments.

"Quick, check out Wu’s house!"

"Tip him! Now raid Wu’s place, especially the bedroom, bathroom, and don’t miss a single detail!"

"Yes, look for traces of a woman!"

"I want to see Wu Mu’s hidden concubine, I want to see Wu Mu’s house-collapse performance again!"