114: Clarification Video

Soon, Chen Ze also filmed and released a video.

Its main content was roughly a recounting of what happened during the previous livestream.

He also took the opportunity to remind the many viewers that the terrifying scene they had witnessed earlier was actually due to hypnosis.

Li Zhou also published a piece of content.

However, he didn't film a video, but simply posted a piece of text.

【Our Haunted House has newly introduced virtual imagery hypnosis technology. Those with weaker willpower should try to watch the livestream accompanied by a parent!】

After editing, all three published almost simultaneously.

However, to Li Zhou's surprise, three full minutes passed after he published his content, yet there were barely any comments.

What was going on?

Was it being restricted?

Currently, his account's follower count had already surpassed a million, reaching a total of 1.5 million!

Logically, with such a large follower base, content would usually receive likes and comments within seconds of being published.

Why was there no activity now?

On the other side, Chen Ze quickly noticed this as well.

Looking at the content on his phone, he repeatedly checked it several times and found no violations, making him completely bewildered.

"What's going on?"

"Why is there no activity?"

Meanwhile, after fulfilling his bet, the Energetic Young Man quickly left with his assistant.

Having gained five to six hundred thousand followers from one livestream, he didn't have time to waste here chatting with Li Zhou and the others.

It was paramount to hurry back and prepare for the next livestream!

"Boss, did your content get any likes?"

"It's like all my followers blocked me; there's no activity at all."

Chen Ze walked over to Li Zhou, asking in confusion.

No restriction, no violations, so why were there suddenly no likes or comments?

The video he posted yesterday had already surpassed a million likes; it didn't make sense!

Hearing Chen Ze's question, Li Zhou was also somewhat puzzled.

He stroked his chin, then suddenly seemed to realize something, and silently thought: "System, open the panel!"

As his voice fell, the familiar system panel appeared before his eyes.

【horror employee system】

【host: Li Zhou】

【Current number of horror employees: 3】

【Current fright value: 4561113】

【Current Haunted House horror level: 3 (10 million fright value needed for upgrade)】

【Current number of recruitable employees: 0】

【Note: Tourists scared by the Haunted House can generate a certain amount of fright value. fright value can be used to purchase items from the mall, pay employee salaries, and upgrade the Haunted House's horror level.】

【For every level the Haunted House's horror level increases, the number of recruitable employees increases by one.】

Four million fright value!

Looking at the fright value column on the panel, Li Zhou felt no surprise.

After staring at it for a while, he suddenly found the answer to his previous confusion.

Although the content didn't have many likes or comments, the amount of fright value was rapidly increasing at a terrifying speed.

Clearly, those followers were currently stunned.

They hadn't recovered yet.

It made sense; that scene just now was beyond most people's comprehension.

Who would have thought that watching a livestream could turn into a supernatural event?

Presumably, most viewers now probably didn't even dare to hold their phones, so how could they like or comment for them?

After closing the system panel, Li Zhou looked at Chen Ze, who was still baffled and even preparing to call the TikTok Super Moderator to inquire about the situation, and waved his hand, saying: "Let's wait a bit longer."

"It's probably because we didn't tell the viewers in advance during the livestream that everything they saw was an illusion. They haven't recovered yet."

Hearing this, Chen Ze reacted, a flash of realization in his eyes.

Right, why hadn't he thought of that!

He himself almost smashed his phone out of fear just now; those followers must have been similar.

"Alright, the matter is resolved, so I'll take my leave."

"You guys carry on."

With the matter settled, Li Zhou clapped his hands, ready to leave.

Currently, the Haunted House's operation didn't require too much of his attention; he still had a stack of other things to deal with.

"Wait!"

Seeing Li Zhou about to leave, Chen Ze grabbed him and said: "Are you sure it was your 'eight great aunts and two great aunts' who said I was at Huatian Hotel?"

"Boss, this kind of thing is no laughing matter; you need to explain it clearly to me!"

Chen Ze was still bothered by what the Energetic Young Man had said earlier.

That feeling of being secretly watched made his hair stand on end.

"Don't worry, you're helping me promote the Haunted House, so why would I harm you?"

Li Zhou patted Chen Ze's shoulder, comforting him.

To prevent him from overthinking, he deliberately changed the subject:

"Oh, right, if you guys go back to the city later, remember not to go out at night."

"I heard from a friend that Nanshan District hasn't been very peaceful lately. You guys be careful."

...After parting ways with Chen Ze and Old Hei, Li Zhou went to the female employee dormitory again.

He knocked on the door, and soon, it opened.

Dai Xiaomei looked at Li Zhou, asking curiously: "Boss?"

"Is something the matter?"

With her livestream room banned, Dai Xiaomei hadn't had much to do recently after posting an announcement.

She had just been browsing TikTok, much more relaxed than a few days ago.

"You didn't watch the livestream?"

Seeing Dai Xiaomei's normal expression, Li Zhou raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Livestream?"

"What livestream?"

"Boss, has your account been unbanned?"

Dai Xiaomei was stunned, asking subconsciously.

She had just watched a 48-hour 'short video' animation about a modern woman who traveled back to ancient times.

She hadn't even finished a tenth of it yet.

"Nothing."

Seeing that Dai Xiaomei didn't seem to have watched Chen Ze's livestream just now, Li Zhou waved his hand.

"Xiao Lu is almost flying with how busy she is outside, and you're just staying here doing nothing. Don't you feel like something's missing?"

"Something's missing?"

Dai Xiaomei was stunned again.

Suddenly, she seemed to realize something and looked at Li Zhou warily, saying: "Boss, I'm not your employee, alright?"

"You haven't paid me, so I won't work for free!"

"I'm not talking about that."

Li Zhou shook his head again.

"What I mean is, how do you feel about staying here with me?"

"It's alright!"

Dai Xiaomei breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that he wasn't asking her to go out and help. She nodded, then asked in confusion: "Boss, what exactly do you want from me?"

"Let's be clear, trying out new venues is a no-go!"

She had been truly exhausted these past few days.

It was hard enough to finally get some rest. Moreover, she wasn't even an employee of the Haunted House, and Xiao Lu herself hadn't asked her for help, so she really didn't want to go through any more trouble.

"Hehe, don't worry, the new venue will have to wait a few more days."

Li Zhou chuckled, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"I do have something for you, and it's just a small favor on your part."

"You've been a Streamer for so many years; you must know quite a few other Streamers, right?"

"Could you help me ask around and see if anyone is interested in livestreaming at the Haunted House recently?"