Superstars of Tomorrow Chapter 215: Power of an Idol

Chapter 215: Power of an Idol

Translator: BeetleBarker Editor: Tennesh

Many people never thought about promotion during military service, as it only lasted one year. If this was the period right after the New Era had been founded and military service was still two years, this sort of thing would be more common. However, most promotions nowadays happened in the second year of military service, and normal people required second- or third-class rits to rise up the ranks quickly. People like Fang Zhao, who had not graduated from military school and yet received third-class rits a short while after enlisting, were extrely few. That was why Shanta and the others had said that this was an exceptional case, because he was an exemplary model soldier and set a benchmark.

This sort of opportunity had not been seen for many years and had to be grasped. Of course, the reactions online were indeed very huge.

"Forget about his rank for a second. I’m not sure if you noticed the gun Fang Zhao was holding; it was different from the one he held in the morning. The serial number is different. I didn’t get to see the serial cleary, but the first letter is different."

"Speaking of that, according to regulations, if he got promoted directly, he would be able to wield a gun, yeah, a gun of his own. After he is discharged, he can also apply for lawful gun ownership."

"Lawful gun ownership!?" This attracted many people’s attention.

"That ans to say that even after Fang Zhao completes his military service, he will be able to carry a gun everywhere he goes?"

"Wicked!"

"Now I feel like heading over there for my military service. I used to attend special martial arts classes and have basic training in that area. Perhaps I can garner a few ritorious deeds so I can lawfully own a gun after I complete my service!"

People who had so genuine ability started to dream about this. Fang Zhao had managed to achieve so ritorious deeds, so they likely would not be worse off than him.

"I’m already in year two of university. I had already prepared to enlist in October and made plans, but now I have changed my mind!"

" too, I’m changing mine as well. Luckily, enrollnt hasn’t started. When the ti cos, I want to apply for planet Baiji! And beco comrades with Fang Zhao!"

"Stop thinking from your asses. Young people are just too impulsive! Do you know how tough military service is? If you have the ans, it’s better to find a more relaxing place to serve," those who had served in difficult places advised.

"Can this be called being impulsive? No! This is called a sense of responsibility! It’s called being honorable! I want to do my part for the construction of planet Baiji and contribute to the great cause of the immigration plan! I’m not afraid of terrorist attacks and I want to go. I might not have ice-cold blood running through my veins, but my heart is fiery and I live and breathe for the mission!"

"The person above, you are too f*cking dramatic! Actors aren’t even as engrossed as you!"

"Actually, how could there be so many terrorist attacks? As long as there is so contribution and excellent behavior, after one year of military service, you could probably gain so substantial benefits. Planet Baiji is about to enter a construction phrase and is short of people; this is a rare opportunity."

"That’s right. Furthermore, one doesn’t need to be strong in terms of military might—technical skills will do. Now that planet Baiji will be undergoing construction, when it cos to fighting for rits, people with technical talents can also go over and try their hand. I specialize in communications technology and co from a famous school in Huangzhou. I feel that I can go over and fight for so rit."

Regardless of how frequently recruitnt videos were shown or how many outstanding examples were brought up, there was not enough attention and viewership. Nowadays, young people of the New Era did not care much about such things. When they ntioned military service, very little were willing to take risks or suffer. but after news of Fang Zhao was released, they felt as if it had happened right beside them. It had a profound impact.

Many people did not necessarily have a military complex or want to serve for the good of humankind. Suddenly being fired up was partly due to adoration for the strong and partly a yearning for power. Fang Zhao’s example only ignited the fires in their hearts.

This had a profound impact, especially on people in the gaming circles. They could now stand a little taller and rebut when facing people from outside the gaming circles. There was a sense of pride and, at the sa ti, a sort of yearning.

The virtual world and the real world were always at odds. A lot of people thought that the virtual world and real world were completely separate—gaming gods of the virtual world and kings of the real world had nothing in common—but now, Fang Zhao was like a miraculous point and was blurring the lines separating the virtual world and the real world.

Very quickly, Fang Zhao’s new photograph was published and circulated by many large and popular dia outlets.

This was not the action of an entertainnt company or netizens gossiping. Rather, it was the governnt’s promotion!

The thought process of the top brass was this: Don’t you all love to chase stars? We won’t obstruct you this ti, so chase to your heart’s content! If you are able to chase all the way, you will be rewarded!

Regional television channels, internet television channels, major entertainnt news channels, and even non-entertainnt news channels were reporting on this.

A reviewer used Fang Zhao as an example in his newly posted article analyzing the power of idols. In the article, he jokingly wrote a line: "I’m afraid that the October applications for military service on planet Baiji are going to explode."

As for people within the entertainnt industry that disliked Fang Zhao, they did not feel so good. They had discovered that, just a week after the terrorist attack, Fang Zhao had made the headlines again! And this ti, it was a g*ddamn governnt-approved headline! Even hiring the internet water army wouldn’t be able to suppress it.

At the Silver Wing Tower, 50th floor.

As the others were having a passionate discussion, Zuo Yu received a new ssage. He was inford that he would have a new colleague.

Zuo Yu sighed. "There will be a newcor."

Zu Wen was puzzled when he heard Zuo Yu. "Our departnt is hiring? How did I not know about this?"

The departnt had developed and was bigger now. Zu Wen’s position had also risen. Generally, when new personnel were hired, he should receive the news first, but this ti around, he had not been inford.

Zuo Yu looked up and explained, "Not yours. Strictly speaking, I don’t belong to the virtual idol departnt. I only have one boss who pays my wages: Fang Zhao."

Zu Wen and the others were curious. "Boss hired soone new? Isn’t he undergoing military service?"

"Mmhm. He hasn’t even been serving for long and he has already accepted a new bodyguard." Zuo Yu felt a sudden pressure. He decided to chat up a few old comrades later. When the ti ca, what would happen if he could not beat his new colleague? Wouldn’t that be a disgrace to the special forces?

A few days later, at the Yanbei City Retirent Facility.

Great-Grandfather Fang received a package. The sender’s address was planet Baiji. When Great-Grandfather Fang saw it, he did not brag to his old companions. He hurriedly called his wife and the two impatiently returned to their apartnt to unwrap it.

They unwrapped the case with the military dal first. When they saw the golden third-class rit dal, the two old Fangs bead.

"Third-class rits!"

Actually, when they had received news from Fang Zhao, the two old Fangs had guessed that he would have gotten such a dal, but they had never expected Fang Zhao to send it over imdiately.

The two old Fangs had a number of third-class rits between them. Compared to second-class and first-class awards, it wasn’t that conspicuous, but the significance wasn’t the sa. Never in their wildest dreams had they thought that a descendant of theirs would receive a third-class rit dal or that it would actually be their celebrity great-grandson.

Great-Grandmother Fang urged her husband on from the side. "What about the other one? What could it be?"

"What’s the rush, am I not unwrapping it now?" Great-Grandfather Fang might have been grumbling, but his hands did not slow down. When the second case was opened, the familiar jet black gun left them with blank looks.

After a short while, Great-Grandfather Fang reached down and picked up the black gun.

There were so hints of smoke and blood on the gun. For these two elders, it was the sa old sll of a battlefield that they had been so familiar with a long ti ago.

"The bullets have all been used up," Great-Grandfather Fang said hoarsely as his voice trembled slightly.

The two elders knew very well what sort of circumstances would have resulted in all the ammo being used up. Because they knew this, they felt proud, yet their hearts ached a little when they saw the military dal. Having experienced it personally, they knew that third-class rits were achieved by staking one’s own life.

When they thought about their artistic great-grandson, the two old Fang’s had mixed feelings. They laughed, yet they felt like crying. Oh, how they loved their little great-grandson!

After finally calming down, Great-Grandfather Fang could not help but want to look for people to share the news with, but when he noticed the ti, he realized it had gotten dark. It was not appropriate to disturb others at this ti. He was really excited and had originally wanted to brag to others but was forcefully dragged back by his wife.

Great-Grandfather Fang paced a few tis in the apartnt. This feeling of being unable to go out and share the news was unbearable.

"How about you post it online?" Great-Grandmother Fang suggested.

"Oh right, there is still the internet!"

Great-Grandfather Fang logged into his social platform that he rarely used and posted an elaborate photograph of the third-class dal.

The two old Fangs had spent an hour trying to get the perfect shot. Accompanying the photograph was a coolly written line: "Just received a package mailed by my great-grandson from planet Baiji."

Not long after it was posted, people began to circulate it.

The first to share the post was Silver Wing’s gaming departnt manager Wayne. When Wayne had sat with Fang Zhao during Fiery Bird’s annual gala, he had found out that "ATreasuredKnifeDoesNotAge," who had been bidding, was actually Fang Zhao’s great-grandfather, so he had searched the social platforms and found Great-Grandfather Fang’s account and followed it. However, Great-Grandfather Fang never updated his status, so Wayne had forgotten about it.

Wayne was browsing the entertainnt news at night when he noticed a sudden notification from the user "ATreasuredKnifeDoesNotAge" and tried to recall who this was. When he saw the contents of the post, he ca to the realization that this dal was probably Fang Zhao’s third-class rits dal. A while ago, he had seen so netizens discussing Fang Zhao’s promotion. So had been saying that since they had not seen a military dal, they were wondering whether the news was fake, but now Wayne saw this post. Imdiate Share!

There were not a lot of people following Great-Grandfather Fang, but as Silver Wing’s gaming departnt’s manager, many people followed Wayne, and there were popular characters in Silver Wing’s gaming departnt.

Jinro, Dorrian, Milo, Schwarzer, and the others also shared the post in succession. As always, Schwarzer did not forget to bootlick and also added a line: "Boss is mighty!"

When they shared the post, a lot of people saw it. Every entertainnt dia outlet was quick to catch on, and with the recent discussions, it was shared more and beca trending.

In less than 30 minutes, the number of shares broke the five-digit mark. A shocked Great-Grandfather Fang got up to get a glass of water. When he returned and clicked open the web page with a trembling finger, he was stunned. Six figures! And it’s picking up speed!

Great-Grandfather Fang had not expected this. All he had wanted to do was share so of his own joy. He had not expected that, at his age, his post could actually beco a trending topic.