Chapter 36: Bi Fang’s Ambitions

The edited video is nearly an hour long, capturing all the exciting moments. Particularly during the bear-snatching scene, with the BGM provided by the system, anyone would be filled with excitement.

After watching it, Bi Fang nods with satisfaction and uploads the video to B Island. He shares the generated link to the fan group. “I’ve finished editing the video and uploaded it to B Island. You can search for it directly with the title ‘Bi Fang’s Wild Adventures’.”

As soon as the message is sent, it causes quite a stir among the fans in the group. If it weren’t for Bi Fang’s strong dynamic vision, he wouldn’t be able to keep up with the flood of messages.

“Holy cow, we’ve caught a wild Bi Fang!”

“Bi Fang actually joined the group?”

“Please let us add you as a friend, Bi Fang!”

“Will your next live stream still be on Shark? When?”

The constant messages make Bi Fang’s palms and head tingle. He can’t help but send out an announcement: “I’m sorry, but I won’t be adding friends indiscriminately, as it affects my daily life.”

At this point, the group owner, King Shepherd, sends a message: “That’s right, everyone, please don’t bother Bi Fang anymore. It’s clear that this is his personal account, and him joining our fan group is already a great honor!”

Commander-in-Chief: “Yes, yes, let’s not disturb him further!”

After hearing the words of the group owner and administrators, everyone else feels embarrassed to ask Bi Fang to add them as friends anymore.

Indeed, joining the fan group with his personal QQ account shows great sincerity, different from other streamers who have their studio agents take care of their accounts. Those accounts might seem lively, but the actual streamers might not even know how many fan groups they have.

“As for the next live stream, it’s basically confirmed to be on the Shark platform. The terms have been negotiated and we’re just waiting for the contract signing. I will let everyone know when the next live stream is scheduled.”

Hearing this, there’s a burst of cheers and excitement among the fans in the group.

Seeing the fans so happy, Bi Fang feels delighted and believes his live streams have been well-received. Everyone hopes to achieve outstanding success in challenging endeavors and to surpass others.

Moreover, Bi Fang himself is happy to stay on the Shark platform. Presently, the situation of major live streaming platforms is similar. Even amidst their competition, the deals they can offer are almost the same. The main reason is that Bi Fang only has potential at the moment and hasn’t cashed in on it, making it difficult for him to have substantial bargaining power.

Thus, switching to another streaming platform might not necessarily bring better treatment. It could even cause unnecessary troubles and hinder performance. It’s better to stay put, where he has already accumulated a following.

After chatting with the fan group for a while, Bi Fang selects two more clips from the edited video – the encounters with the short-tailed pit viper and the bear-snatching scenes. He uploads them to some popular short-video platforms and shares them in the group, asking fans to help spread them. He does this in preparation for potential traffic requirements in the system’s next mission.

Even though this mission was completed, it doesn’t mean he won’t have to worry about the next one. Popularity and traffic cannot solely rely on the platform’s recommendations. To make a work truly explode in popularity, it needs to break through circles. Simply staying within the live streaming circle won’t be enough.

Classic examples are Bear Grylls, Ray Mears, and Les Stroud. Many people only know the former two but are unaware of the latter.

Les Stroud is actually a well-respected British outdoor survival expert and Bushcraft expert, affectionately referred to as “Fatty” by Chinese netizens. Although his programs, in collaboration with BBC, have become world-famous, his popularity in China remains limited.

The crux of this phenomenon lies in the fact that his programs lack the same level of stimulation as Bear Grylls and don’t break through broader interest circles.

This foundation requires universally appealing content. Wilderness survival is all about providing excitement, which is why everyone loves watching it. Bi Fang’s live stream embodies this very aspect.

On the other hand, Les Stroud’s programs primarily feature him with a calm and unhurried demeanor. Despite the strong skills and experience needed for his laid-back manner, along with his abundant theoretical knowledge, in the end, Les Stroud can only be appreciated by die-hard survival enthusiasts.

Bi Fang knows very well what he wants and what he needs to do.

Now, all that’s left is for the heat to slowly brew.

After taking care of everything, Bi Fang clicks on the system interface again, heading to the inventory section. He hasn’t forgotten about the unused enhancement coupon.

Not because he didn’t have time to use it, but because this particular coupon is very special.

The Golden Trapezius Enhancement Coupon.

The trapezius muscle is located under the skin of the neck and back, forming a triangle on one side and sloping on both sides. It connects the scapular bone to the base of the skull and vertebrae, providing support for the shoulder girdle.

This muscle also plays a significant role in protecting the neck. Many professional combat athletes specifically train this muscle; otherwise, encountering choking or grappling can easily snap their necks.

If it were a woman, this muscle would be too strong, making them look unattractive, resembling a bear with a tiger’s back. But for a man, if they could properly exercise this muscle, it would greatly help in shaping the overall physique by making the shoulders appear broader and more powerful. Captain America is an excellent example.

Bi Fang didn’t use it before because he was worried that if his physique changed noticeably, Officer Zhao would easily notice it, so he saved it for now.

After using it, Bi Fang felt itching in his shoulders for about ten minutes before it stopped. He pinched his shoulder and found that the muscle had become considerably swollen but still soft. It turned incredibly hard when exerted.

The golden trapezius muscle is indeed perfect in proportion.

Bi Fang, with his shirt off, stood before a mirror and noticed that the trapezius on either side enhanced his figure perfectly. His shoulders looked wider and sturdier but were not exaggerated. They belonged to the type that looked good from any angle.

He rotated his neck and found that both his power and flexibility were much stronger than before.

This lottery draw wasn’t a loss!

Unfortunately, there are not enough points left for a ten-time draw.

Bi Fang felt a little regret seeing the remaining 420 points but thought of looking at the store to see if any useful items would show up before the next mission.

However, even with the all-capable system, he couldn’t afford to slack off.

His current physical fitness was only at the level of an average person. He still needed to train frequently and improve himself. Now he had the skill set for bodyweight exercises, advanced yoga, and Pilates, which was very comprehensive. Combined with a proper diet, he might be able to enhance his overall fitness before the next mission!

With a plan in mind, Bi Fang quickly changed his clothes and prepared to go for a run.

Why did Bi Fang feel so regretful at the beginning when he just crossed over?

Because he was patient, willing to learn and endure hardship, and diligent in his work. Even without crossing over, he had confidence that he wouldn’t lose to most people.

At night, after working out all day, Bi Fang had dinner and went to a pet store to buy a bunch of cat food cans. He took the items and went to a coffee shop on the corner.

“Hey, it’s you!” In the shop, a short-haired girl saw Bi Fang, waved her hand in surprise, but then shook her head apologetically. “I’m really sorry, we sold all our bread today, and there’s none left for you.”

“I’m not here to buy bread today,” Bi Fang smiled and took out three cans of cat food from the bag.