Returning to the familiar Space Station, Bai Luan was still uneasy, so he secretly conducted another thorough investigation.
Only after confirming once more that the gold and gears DLC was still safely hidden behind the numerous disguises he had set up did his anxious heart finally settle.
According to the data he had gathered, the wondrous item had not been touched at all during his absence, making it very safe.
It seemed this time was a classic case of scaring himself.
However, Bai Luan's fright wasn't in vain; at least he now knew his disguise was very reliable.
Even when he was away, his disguise remained highly effective, helping him keep the gold and gears DLC well-hidden.
All the effort I put into this disguise was not wasted.
Finally, there was one thing that, despite his significant effort, did not backfire and developed exactly as he had envisioned.
For Bai Luan, this was a huge step forward.
Indeed, those previous mishaps were due to his own lack of thoroughness; as long as he put more thought into things, events would still unfold as he imagined.
After confirming that the gold and gears DLC had not been exposed, Bai Luan's attention shifted to matters related to Penacony.
The Trailblazers had already begun preparing to go to Penacony, which indicated that the time for Penacony's grand event should be approaching.
Hmm... when was it scheduled again?
Robin had sent him the invitation too early, so Bai Luan now had a hard time remembering.
I'll just ask Robin directly.
Bai Luan took out his phone.
Bai Luan: Miss Robin.
Bai Luan: I'd like to confirm with you again, how much time is left until the Penacony grand event begins?
Robin: Senior, there are fourteen days left until the grand event, and a room has been prepared for you. You are welcome to check in anytime.
There were still over ten days, so it seemed he didn't need to rush to depart now.
However, he could discuss animation business with Robin in advance and give her a heads-up.
Bai Luan: Miss Robin, I heard that Penacony is involved in film and television. I have some ideas, and I wonder if we could collaborate to turn these ideas into reality?
Robin: Senior, you know about this too?
Well, not much right now, but it doesn't matter. After a quick study in the Little Black Room, he would understand.
Bai Luan: A little.
Robin: Understood. Let's sign the contract.
Bai Luan: ...I haven't even said what I want to make yet.
Robin: Then tell me.
Bai Luan: I want to create a work called " tom and jerry, " and also " cyberpunk: edgerunners, " which is a crossover with the Cyberpunk IP.
Robin: Okay, I understand.
Robin: Can we sign the contract now?
Bai Luan: ...Are you really not going to learn more details?
Robin: I'm ashamed to admit, I'm not as versatile as you, Senior. If you tell me these things, I might not fully understand.
Robin: But I will sign the contract.
Bai Luan: Aren't you afraid I'll trick you?
Robin: Senior, you're still so worried about others. Don't worry, even if the outcome isn't satisfactory, I have no reason to give up the opportunity to collaborate with you, Senior.
Bai Luan: Alright, but let's discuss the details further after we meet.
Robin: Okay, I look forward to meeting you.
Bai Luan put down his phone.
Given that, what he needed to do in the coming days was very clear.
He had previously introduced memes like hakimi to this world, but they were, after all, without a solid basis.
Most netizens were just following the trend, and the Staff of the Space Station understood a bit more, but their understanding of these memes was limited to the strange movements of the Inspiration Mushroom.
So, it was time to bring over the original work of Uma Musume.
Although the animation was planned for production in Penacony, the manga could start being produced now.
Bringing over these manga first, and then animating them, would make it easier for people in the Honkai: Star Rail World to accept them.
In addition to the Uma Musume series, the Jojo series could also be brought over.
The previous 3D modeling effects for Oi also received good feedback, so he could continue to make some interesting 3D animations.
"Larva" and "Usavich" are good choices; they are short and very entertaining.
Hmm, no time like the present. I'll get these things done in the next few days.
But before I start, I'll post an update to warm things up.
Bai Luan logged into Yi Mu's account and posted an update.
Recently, I've been thinking about expanding my business.
This update was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand ripples.
Netizens immediately transformed into detectives, launching a fervent nationwide deduction based on the clues left in Bai Luan's past videos.
Collaborating with companies for product endorsements, filming daily Space Station vlogs, producing hardcore science popularization videos... various conjectures emerged like mushrooms after rain, quickly forming numerous "schools of thought."
Adherents argued their points, citing scriptures (referring to clips from Bai Luan's past videos), engaging in fierce debates in comment sections and forums, attempting to prove that they were the prophets who held the truth.
For a time, within the universe, there was quite the spectacle of "a hundred schools of thought contending."
However, this fervent debate abruptly ceased after just three days—because the Yi Mu account began a "diarrhea-like" update, uploading a large number of manga and two animated short films in one go.
Initially, what attracted the most attention was not the works themselves, but the prophetic post that accurately predicted this business direction.
The author of this post had constructed a complete and self-consistent logical chain from Bai Luan's past videos, proving his point.
Countless fans of Yi Mu came to this post to pay homage, and many asked in the comments whether the poster was a Path Strider on the Finality path.
After the clamor, people's attention finally returned to the works themselves. And then they discovered that these stories... were actually quite good!
The direction of the discussion completely shifted, and the core of the conversation finally landed on the characters and the plot.
The central focus of the discussion truly became the works themselves.
He happily scrolled through these discussions.
It was the first time Bai Luan had seen so many people enthusiastically discussing the treasures he had cherished in his previous life.
He happily scrolled through the posts, reading the comments—some analytical, some critical, some touching—and a strange sense of satisfaction flowed through his heart.
Knowing that across the vast sea of stars, many people shared his love for the same things was, in itself, an ineffable warmth and happiness.
He began to anticipate their exclamations when they saw the exciting later chapters, to find resonance with those who shared the same emotions, and to collectively complain about those "abstract and hilarious" iconic scenes.
Perhaps in this process, he might even cross the sea of stars and gain one or two cyberpunk buddies with whom he could talk about anything.
Sometimes, that inexplicable friendship among like-minded individuals, purely based on passion, begins just like this.
Everyone, welcome to this world constructed by fantasy and passion, a world named the secondary dimension...