When the items inside the box were taken out and placed on the table one by one, sharp-eyed viewers began to recognize them.
[Old Liu, is that a watermelon?]
[A watermelon, lotus bowl, brine shrimp—and what’s the last one? I don’t recognize it.]
[Wow, where did Old Liu get this stuff? Isn’t it supposed to be impossible to get?]
[Seriously? It’s just some scam shop. Why are you all so excited?]
[Is Old Liu going to debunk this shop’s products? They’re expensive, hard to buy, and might even be using fake buyers!]
[Exactly! They even have powerful connections, turning black into white. I reported them once and got accused of false reporting. I was so furious.]
[To the commenter above, how can you call it fake without even trying it? I bought their lotus bowl, and it actually helped alleviate my dad’s long-term mental power issues. The products are legit.]
[You’re a shill, aren’t you?]
[No, you’re the shill! My review is real. If you haven’t used it, don’t comment.]
Seeing the barrage of arguments in the comments, Old Liu quickly intervened.
“Alright, everyone, stop arguing. Whether it’s real or fake, you’ll know once I, Old Liu, test it out. Old Liu guarantees authenticity.”
[Old Liu’s quality assurance is reliable. Waiting for the results.]
[Waiting for the results.]
[Waiting for the results.]
[…]
The screen filled with a unified chorus of comments, all eagerly awaiting Old Liu’s verdict.
Meanwhile, Lin Huanyan was also watching the live stream, keeping a close eye on Old Liu’s review.
Their widespread marketing campaign had been highly effective, making Lin Family Store products famous for their purported benefits in treating mental power issues.
But the sudden flood of doubts and negative reviews had shaken the confidence of many who initially trusted the products. Even the advertisements and professional certifications they posted had been dismissed as the work of a powerful background manipulating the narrative.
Malicious reports were not accepted and were instead accused of being part of a cover-up orchestrated by Linjia Shop in collusion with the government.
This malicious behavior was clearly unusual, prompting StarNet to cooperate with cyber police for an investigation.
The investigation revealed a group profiting from premium-grade plant products. Linjia Shop’s “zero-pollution biological” products outperformed theirs in effectiveness and were cheaper, threatening their profits. Unable to undermine Linjia Shop using their usual dirty tricks due to its strong backing, they resorted to smearing its reputation.
Once uncovered, the Empire’s government intervened, uncovering a series of illegal activities perpetrated by this group. Justice was served: the guilty were punished, the innocent released, and those harmed by the group’s actions received compensation.
Unfortunately, Linjia Shop’s reputation had been tarnished, leaving Lin Huanyan searching for ways to restore it.
On-screen, Old Liu was slicing open a large watermelon, revealing its juicy, vibrant red flesh, which looked incredibly enticing.
【Honestly, this fruit looks delicious.】
【But isn’t the focus supposed to be on its effectiveness?】
【It’s making me hungry.】
Even Old Liu was impressed. Most interstellar fruits looked odd, with few being visually appealing. Although the watermelon’s exterior wasn’t particularly attractive, its interior matched the promotional images perfectly.
Moreover, as he sliced it open, a sweet fragrance wafted out, making one’s mouth water.
Old Liu brought the watermelon closer to the camera.
“Take a look, everyone. I cut this open right before your eyes. No lies here—the flesh is vibrant red, just like the promo pictures. Plus, it smells sweet and seems like it’ll taste great.”
As he spoke, Old Liu took a big bite, sinking his teeth into the fruit.
The audience, still admiring the watermelon, was startled when his face suddenly loomed into view, biting off a huge chunk.
【Ahhh! That scared me! I’m using full-immersion mode, and for a moment, I thought he was going to eat me!】
【Old Liu, you’re so unpredictable! Couldn’t you just pick up the slice instead of lunging in to eat it?】
【I wasn’t in full-immersion mode, but that was still a shock!】
【Everyone’s getting distracted. Old Liu, is it good? Does it work?】
【Yeah, get to the point!】
Old Liu, usually attentive to his viewers and eager to entertain, seemed lost in his own world after taking a bite. The fruit’s incredible flavor and its soothing effect on his mind captivated him.
It turned out the product was legitimate—the watermelon truly worked wonders for mental energy.
Old Liu was enjoying the moment, but the audience grew restless.
【Old Liu! What’s the verdict? Say something!】
【I’m dying of suspense here!】
【If it were terrible, Old Liu would’ve spat it out by now.】
【Don’t be so sure. He might just be teasing us!】
【Come on, Old Liu, spill the beans. I’m considering getting one for my brother’s treatment.】
Finally snapping out of his daze, Old Liu addressed the viewers.
“I don’t lie. After tasting this, I can confirm this shop’s product is the real deal.”
“The main concern has been mental energy, right? After eating the watermelon, I genuinely felt a wave of lightness and relief—it really helped. But I must also rave about the taste—it’s indescribably good. To sum it up: this product is legit.”
“Alright, that’s all for now. There’s plenty of watermelon left, so I’ll eat the rest before testing other products.”
With that, he eagerly resumed eating, unaware of the shockwaves his words had sent through the audience.
【It’s real! It’s actually real!】
【Old Liu never lies. He’s exposed products from huge companies before without backing down. If he says it works, it must be true.】
【I can’t believe I bought into those rumors. I mean, any shop willing to display official research certifications can’t be fake.】
【Ahhh, I lost a bet to wash my hair upside down. What do I do now?】
【Don’t worry; I’ll bring you a basin.】
【I’ll even throw in free shampoo!】
【Washing your hair upside down is nothing. I bet I’d eat poop if it were true. Now what?!】
【Wow, that’s extreme. But honestly? I’d watch. Start your stream!】
【You’re all taking Old Liu’s word at face value? Just because he says it’s real doesn’t mean it is—there’s no scientific proof yet.】
【You know nothing. Old Liu’s reviews are always accurate. Don’t speak if you’re clueless.】
While a few remained skeptical, most viewers—being loyal fans—trusted Old Liu’s judgment implicitly.
There were so many viewers in the livestream, and naturally, some of them started discussing it outside the platform. So, the news about “Old Liu exposing Lin Family Shop” quickly spread.
Recently, anything related to Lin Family Shop had been trending. Unsurprisingly, this piece of news quickly shot to the top of the rankings.
More and more people saw the news, clicked the link, and entered Old Liu’s livestream.
Even XingBoNet, the platform hosting Old Liu’s livestream, was shocked. They knew Old Liu was one of their top streamers, with a massive audience every time he went live, so they didn’t initially pay much attention.
However, they hadn’t expected the number of viewers to skyrocket, far exceeding the usual traffic. By the time they realized what was happening, their backend servers were almost overwhelmed. They had to add another server to handle the influx.
Old Liu, unaware of all this, took a bite of watermelon and couldn’t stop himself—it was just too delicious. Soon, he was fully engrossed in eating, right in front of his audience.
Initially, the viewers were discussing whether the watermelon’s effects were genuine, but they soon became captivated by his eating. It wasn’t that his eating was graceful, but rather that he made it look irresistibly tasty. His expression of pure enjoyment was simply mesmerizing.
The vibe in the livestream room took an unusual turn. The streamer was deeply absorbed in eating, and the viewers were equally absorbed in watching. It became so quiet that the new viewers were startled, wondering if they had entered the wrong room.
【He’s eating so deliciously; I want to eat too.】
【Me too.】
【My unworthy tears are already flowing from the corners of my mouth.】
【Ah, Old Liu, look at my longing gaze. I want to eat too.】
【I want to jump through the screen and grab the watermelon from Old Liu’s hands.】
【Summoning through thought—watermelon, fly into mommy’s mouth now.】
【Newbie here. Just a timid question—why not have the streamer turn on the sensory feature? Then we could taste it too.】
【Sensory feature? What’s that?】
【It’s touch, taste, smell, etc.—a feature XingBoNet developed.】
【Oh, I know about that. It caused a lot of food bloggers to fail miserably, so it’s rarely used now.】
【Why didn’t I think of that?】
【Now the question is, how do we get Old Liu to turn it on?】
Yes, Old Liu was so engrossed in eating that they had no idea how to get his attention.
【I have an idea. Watch me.】
A massive flying treasure chest landed in the room, followed by a special effects sound announcing, “Treasure chest unlocked, streamer, come open it!”
【Wow, a big spender!】
【Wow, a tycoon!】
【Wow, boss!】
Then, three more treasure chests worth 3 million star coins each dropped, each louder than the last, finally snapping Old Liu out of his trance.
“What’s going on? Why are people suddenly dropping treasure chests?”
He then saw the uniform barrage of comments:
【Old Liu, turn on the sensory feature. I want to taste the watermelon.】
【Old Liu, turn on the sensory feature. I want to taste the watermelon.】
【Old Liu, turn on the sensory feature. I want to taste the watermelon.】
【…】
The uniformity of the comments showed just how desperate the audience was to taste the watermelon.
“Alright, alright, I’ll turn it on as you wish. Everyone, try it—this watermelon is really delicious.”
As he spoke, he adjusted the livestream settings and activated the sensory feature. Finally, the viewers could taste the watermelon they had been craving.
【Crying, it’s so good!】
【What kind of divine delicacy is this? How am I only discovering it now?】
【Lin Family Shop, why did you classify this as a mental restoration product? It should be in the gourmet category!】
【A refreshing sweetness with none of the cloying taste of nutrient solutions. Five stars!】
【Forget about the price—it’s worth it for the taste alone, not to mention its restorative effects.】
【Lin Family Shop, when is the next batch hitting the shelves? I’m camping out to get it.】
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translation works:
ARTTEDSBGT (After Rebirth The True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Green Tea):
main story – completed translating
extras/side stories – i still dont have money and account to access this
ATISIUP:
ongoing
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