Ch 120: The Cannon Fodder Won’t Play Along Anymore [QT]

【If you don’t understand, just asking—what’s going on here?】

【Looks like construction? Isn’t the streamer on Red Moon Star? Is this some kind of federal government infrastructure channel?】

【Original residents of Red Moon Star, sound off. We’ve already moved. A few days ago someone came to notify us to relocate. Now my neighbors and I have arrived on Youlan Star in the Ice Blue system. They said someone bought Red Moon Star to do construction.】

【?】

【Any insider big shots who know what’s going on, come out and say something?】

【So many plants. Red Moon Star is notorious for its terrible environment. Is the Federation planning to renovate Red Moon Star? The cost is way too huge, and there’s no cost-effectiveness at all.】

……

Many viewers discussed in the livestream, while plenty of others hopped excitedly between the different holographic feeds, finding it all very interesting.

【Watching these robots at work is actually kind of fun. Planting trees also looks fun. It’s just that the sun on Red Moon Star is a bit too harsh.】

【I came here to see the flower. What’s with all these flashy extras in the livestream?】

【I actually like it. If you want to see the flower, just switch to that channel—why complain here?】

Because of the rose bloom a while back, Iya’s livestream room was extremely popular, with active viewers ranking number one across all of StarNet, tens of times more than second place.

This strange new content left viewers completely puzzled.

On StarNet’s biggest forum, countless people were already asking what exactly was happening.

StarNet of course wasn’t going to waste the hype.

Very soon, an official notice was released.

It said this was not the work of the federal government, but rather the streamer of this channel, Mu Xing, who bought Red Moon Star outright and was personally funding its redevelopment.

Fang Yu had even asked an Ice Blue system writer named Zelan to polish the announcement, the entire text phrased in touching, elegant language that strongly praised Mu Xing’s actions.

Because of humanity’s centuries of excessive resource extraction, interstellar environmentalism had become extremely popular.

Mu Xing’s actions clearly aligned with the current mainstream values.

Of course, after praising Mu Xing, StarNet didn’t forget to add at the end that they were willing to provide financial and equipment support to contribute to the greening of Red Moon Star.

The moment this announcement came out, StarNet’s audience exploded.

【??? Damn, buying a planet and then greening it? Is this the world of the rich and powerful?】

【If you want to green a planet, why not pick an easier one? Why choose the hardest, Red Moon Star? And there aren’t even residents there anymore—green it for who? Isn’t this just for show?】

【Same thought. The timing of this announcement is too perfect. Reasonable to suspect this Mu Xing is about to debut, hyping himself up? Is StarNet moving into entertainment, building a new interstellar superstar?】

【With Little Xingxing’s looks, if he wanted to debut and get famous, he wouldn’t need to go to such lengths, right?】

【Are some fans brainless? Spending the massive cost of buying and transforming a whole planet just to launch a star?? Does the star himself even know he’s worth that much?】

【Look at the viewer count in Iya’s livestream… no celebrity has this kind of influence.】

【Impossible, impossible. For fame and fortune, the miracle rose is already enough to bring it. No need to go this far.】

【Then maybe he really does just want to do greening?】

【Not impossible…】

【No other thoughts, just one thing to say: the streamer is rich. Buying a planet just like that is badass.】

【Did you forget the identity that was dug up earlier? He’s a direct descendant of the Mu family in Ice Blue system. This is the real young master, not lacking money at all.】

……

The debates on StarNet were raging, and the Federation government couldn’t possibly be unaware.

In fact, the higher-ups had already taken notice.

“Wasn’t it that family who saved you before?”

The cold-eyed young man nodded. “Yes, Grandfather.”

The Federation general, who looked no older than middle age, relaxed his brows. “So it was them. That family isn’t bad at all. Seems they haven’t inherited the Mu family’s shrewdness.”

Han Jing thought of that family, his brows loosening slightly, but the words from his mouth weren’t so kind. “Not really. None of them are very clever.”

The general gave his grandson a rare look of surprise. “Then that’s something. Your brother just told me this morning that Red Moon Star should be given a bit of support. And here you are this afternoon, bringing it up too.”

Han Jing retorted coldly, “I didn’t mean anything by it.”

The general chuckled. “I know, I know. You didn’t mean anything, just want me to look after that little broken-down planet, right?”

Han Jing: “…”

The general glanced at him, shaking his head. “No need for me to say anything. Whether or not the Mu family has other intentions, their actions fit exactly with what that person values. Just wait and see.”

Sure enough, not long after, the Federation government issued a statement highly praising Mu Xing’s actions, followed by a long list of policy benefits.

Mu Xing even received an honorary title from the government.

“Federation Honorary Ambassador?” Mu Xing looked at the new golden badge on his account, uninterested. “Can it be exchanged for money?”

The Mu family: “…”

Mu Yue poked his forehead. “Do you know how rare this title is? Only people who make great contributions to the Federation can receive such honors. So many people want it but can’t get it.”

Mu Xing blinked. “What does that have to do with me? I didn’t make any great contribution.”

Mu Yue choked for a moment, then said sulkily, “It’s not too much for you to have it. Just with the rose bush in our courtyard, sooner or later you would’ve gotten this title anyway.”

*

With the Federation’s announcement, not only was Mu Xing’s action affirmed, but it also indirectly denied the idea that this was a publicity stunt orchestrated by Mu Xing and the StarNet.

Public opinion among netizens gradually shifted toward seeing Mu Xing as a genuine, rich second-generation little prince—silly, sweet, and earnest—who truly loved planting and greening, and was willing to throw money into it.

[I researched those few masters who could cultivate flowers before, and I found they were all people who genuinely loved flowers and didn’t care much about fame or profit. So actually, flower-growing does have something to do with personality, right? Thinking about it like this, being able to raise such a big rose bush, the streamer is probably really the type with no desires, wholeheartedly raising flowers.]

[I searched for a lot of information about the streamer on StarNet. Too little. All I could find was that he’s been frail since childhood and almost never appeared in public events.]

[But I really doubt—will greening Red Moon really work? Of course, I know with our current technology, desert planting can have over 90% survival rates, as long as you’re willing to spend. But even with the Mu family’s wealth, can they really keep spending like this?]

[In the StarNet announcement, it was mentioned this was a personal action. Probably really just because of love. Plant as much as he can.]

*

All construction was overseen by intelligent systems. After the initial bustle, Mu Xing had much more free time again.

He hadn’t forgotten he was still a streamer, so every day he would open his live room for some interactive time.

Suddenly, many more people were around him.

“Oh wow, I actually got in! Hello streamer, do you recognize me?” A young man looked excitedly at Mu Xing. “I really like watching your streams. Watching the greening work is also really interesting!”

Beside him was a boy around ten, looking around blankly before giving Mu Xing a sweet smile. “Brother Mu Xing, the rose is so pretty. Will you plant other flowers in the future?”

This time, dozens of viewers had managed to get into the interaction, all throwing out questions:

“Greening on this scale must cost a lot, right? Some netizens calculated before, and the number was astronomical, not something an individual could afford.”

“This rose has been blooming a long time, right? How much longer is its flowering period?”

“When will traveling there be allowed? I’m so impatient.”

“I can’t believe I got in! I just want to ask, how much does it cost to buy a planet…”

“…”

With so many questions at once, Mu Xing paused before slowly answering. “I will plant other flowers in the future. No particular plan. The biggest goal, of course, is to make Red Moon the most beautiful planet in the whole interstellar.”

“Why did you have this idea?”

Mu Xing’s gaze softened. “Probably because of a very beautiful dream? In the dream, I met two lovely little fairies. They said they wanted to give me the most beautiful flower in the whole interstellar. So I want to give them the most beautiful home in the whole interstellar.”

“Greening Red Moon does cost a lot.” Mu Xing spoke with deep feeling. “I haven’t received any other support. For now, all expenses come from the donations in my live room.”

He said seriously, “I didn’t expect this live room to get so popular. The daily income is a huge sum, and that is what funds Red Moon’s expenses.”

“So actually, Red Moon isn’t just my achievement. Every tree on Red Moon, and every flower in the future, carries a piece of everyone’s effort and goodwill.”

He thought a moment and added, “I’m also very thankful to StarNet. They gave me a special discount, so I take the bigger share of the live room’s revenue split.”

“Traveling here will have to wait. Right now, if you search Red Moon on StarNet you’ll see—it’s all desert. If you only come to see the rose, it’ll be boring. And my family lives here too, so it’s not very convenient.”

“The price to buy Red Moon was about…”

“…”

[Oh my god, I’m shocked by this price. So this is the world of the rich?]

[I’m also a streamer. A while ago, some colleagues and I roughly estimated your earnings based on your fans and popularity. We even joked that at this rate, you’d soon be among the wealthiest in the interstellar. So much money, and you actually spent it all like this. Respect.]

[That dream sounds so warm and beautiful, like a fairy tale.]

[This sentiment feels pure and innocent. I’m willing to donate a little to support. I wonder if the streamer will regret it when he grows older, if he can still keep it up. But at least now, I admit I’m moved by you.]

[Every tree on Red Moon, every flower in the future, has my share too. Damn, I admit I’m convinced. If this is your scheme, then I declare you win. I can’t resist donating now.]

[Failed to freeload, damn it!]

[I couldn’t help but donate too. Just think of it as buying a few trees for Red Moon.]

[I can prove it’s not fake. My family’s business on Green Star specializes in plant industries. Lately, we and several peers have been receiving billion-level orders from Red Moon—all seedlings of various plants. The streamer really is spending huge money.]

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