Chapter 49
The people on the scene were stunned. They never expected such a change in the originally planned scenario.
Someone hurried over to check if Bai Ruogu was alright, while the director standing next to the photographer breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it was just a projection, and Mr. Bai was likely unharmed. They planned to apologize to Mr. Bai and adjust the projection to continue filming.
He raised his hand, signaling that this take was void. He intended to have the set rearranged, but to his surprise, the excited photographer stopped him.
“No need! I think this shot is perfect! It’s incredible! It could even win an award!”
Seeing the photographer’s excitement, the director’s heart skipped a beat. He bent down and looked in the direction of the photographer’s gaze…
The scene was both natural and beautiful. In the exquisite image, the AI broke free from the constraints of its program and offered its kiss from above. The emptiness had not yet dissipated, but the AI’s own impulse filled it.
As the shutter clicked, the normally cold and aloof face was captured by the lens, revealing a fleeting moment of desire.
Both the director and the photographer were momentarily dazed. Was this a lucky play of light or a system bug? Could an AI have desires?
They suppressed their wildly beating hearts and looked down. The creator was clearly caught off guard by this scene, he never expected the AI he created to kiss him.
The creator, who was only immersed in data, now had a hint of confusion, but there was no doubt that he also loved the AI before him. Therefore, when the kiss fell, he was not only at a loss but also subconsciously filled with joy.
Thus, before he could react, his eyes shone like a starry sky.
Both of them were stunned, directly attributing it to Bai Ruogu’s acting skills.
No wonder he’s so popular! Just his on-the-spot reaction ability is phenomenal! Not to mention his acting, damn, it looked so real!
In their eyes, this photo was purely a coincidence, a rare stroke of luck.
They cherished it dearly, making multiple backups to prevent any loss. The director even considered using the original photo for the cover.
The director stood there, feeling both excited and emotional, “I’ve shot so many covers, but none have satisfied me as much as this one! It’s like it hits the bullseye of my heart.”
The photographer laughed, “Haha, as if anyone wouldn’t be satisfied.”
The director clapped his hands, smiling so much that wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes.
“To prevent undersupply, I think we need to double the print volume this time.”
“Won’t doubling it be too much? Can we sell them all?”
The director turned his head, lifted his eyelids, and glanced at the photographer, “I have a feeling this magazine’s sales are going to explode.”
In the bedroom, a small blue figure carefully framed the photo with an oversized frame. Due to its small size, it had to move around to fit each corner, using all its strength to push the corners in.
It was a strenuous task, but the small figure grew more spirited as it worked. Its big eyes gleamed with joy as it hopped around.
Finally, the photo was framed, and an invisible force lifted the frame and hung it on the wall.
It climbed onto the bed and, using data measurements, hung the photo perfectly.
This was its first photo with Bai Ruogu, essentially their wedding photo.
It nodded in satisfaction, looking at the two kissing, and the joy in the space quickly rose.
Su Mou had no sense of touch, but he felt himself short-circuit at the moment of the kiss, and the monitor on Bai Ruogu’s side turned white.
At that moment, there was an extremely wonderful feeling in the space. It was more than a hundred times more comfortable and pleasant than the sensation he felt as a blue ball nestled in Bai Ruogu’s embrace.
Having calculated countless scenarios, Su Mou instantly summarized the reason for this phenomenon——
There was a 99.99% chance he had touched a new domain.
Ding! A new feature for development! Current development progress: 0.1%.
The small blue figure tilted its head, and the book obtained from Chief of Staff has now been transformed into an electronic version, fully displayed in the space.
According to analysis, this book should be an important document for developing new features and needs to be thoroughly understood.
While looking at the photo, the small blue figure’s body began to change. Inside the blue, a bright yellow mass was gradually spreading outwards.
The small figure turned yellow.
. . . . .
After being kissed, Bai Ruogu felt complicated. He naturally noticed Su Mou’s initiative.
But…
Having been single for so long, it was hard to handle the sudden reciprocation from his crush.
Finally, he felt like a normal person in love. He breathed a sigh of relief, but thinking of the scene made his heart beat irregularly.
Bai Ruogu lowered his eyes with helplessness, feeling like something was about to lose control, everything moving towards the unknown.
However, that’s what love is like, full of surprises every day.
Bai Ruogu’s eyes were filled with anticipation. At this moment, he had no idea what unexpected things the future held.
Meanwhile, the magazine was very efficient. Within a few days, the new issue’s promotional image was already posted on the website.
The stunning 3D books have amazed countless netizens, some of whom almost couldn’t help but kneel down. With the pre-order date approaching, the official sale will start at 00:00 tonight!
The whole network exploded again, with #Bai Ruogu human-AI romance exquisite cover# dominating the hot searches with lightning speed.
[Ruogu Family’s Grains: Oh my god! The photographer of “Beidou” is truly amazing, They managed to capture my brother in such a captivating way!]
[Passerby Passing By: I’m not a fan of Bai Ruogu, but I can tell that the reason this cover looks so good is largely due to Bai Ruogu himself.]
[Beidou Seven Stars: I’m a loyal fan of Beidou” and after so many years of reading the magazine, I’ve never seen a cover as expressive as this issue. I have to say, Bai Ruogu is amazing! Even passersby are becoming fans! Brother!]
[Strawberry Jelly: Even though I’ve already lost my legs, I can’t help but kneel down. Ahhh, Ruogu’s divine appearance!]
Not only previous issues of “Beidou,” but even many high-budget movie posters failed to match Bai Ruogu’s cover in terms of impact.
Nowadays, copyright awareness is stronger than ever. Without purchasing this magazine, there’s no way to save and use this cover. If anyone is caught saving it secretly, AI will alert authorities to handle the matter.
“Beidou” is also quite cunning, organizing a card-collecting event to stimulate consumption.
Each magazine contains a card that, when scratched or collected, could potentially be exchanged for prizes such as——
Bai Ruogu’s autograph, the original pixel extraction code of the poster cover, Bai Ruogu’s signature pillow, Bai Ruogu’s Q version doll, and more…
This drove fans crazy, it’s their brother’s first endorsement, how can they not support?! Especially since Bai Ruogu rarely signs autographs, not to mention these merchandise! This is such a rare opportunity!
God, the more they think about it, the more excited they get! The Grains Experimental Field1 is charging ahead! Buy, buy, buy tonight!! Let’s boost those sales!
Even passersby want to buy, not because they want Bai Ruogu’s autograph, but because they want that photo. God, it’s simply too beautiful, they can’t resist.
As more and more people prepared to participate, some began to notice something wasn’t right.
Wait, supplies are limited. What if we can’t grab one? God, they might as well slap themselves!
—I’m such a chatterbox. It was already trending, and now I’ve gone and promoted it in all the major groups. Now the competition will be off the charts!
—Woo, whatever! Let’s just buy ten or eight, overwhelm them in terms of quantity advantage!
Many people had made up their minds and eagerly awaited the arrival of midnight.
Two hours left… forty minutes… ten minutes…
As time passed, everyone became more and more nervous. Some people drank water while staring at the screen.
One minute left…
The leaders of each experimental field were ready. Tonight was their final chance to prove their strength!
Ten seconds… nine, eight, seven…
Three, two… one!
At the final countdown, someone loudly shouted, and those in front of their screens moved their fingers rapidly. It almost went off.
In many developed areas, people could even feel the strain on the network at that moment.
Some people on StarNet disagreed with this scene.
[Tsk, really? Buying magazines like this every time is the same, the newspaper must have anticipated this and printed more in advance.]
Dismissing such remarks, the man disdainfully opened the official website, intending to order the newly released magazine at a leisurely pace.
The man mind was at ease until…
[This magazine is sold out.]
The man: ??? Damn!
In disbelief, the man rushed to the comments section to complain, [Just ten minutes, and it’s gone? Are you kidding me?]
First comment: […]
Second comment: […]
Third comment: [OP, you’re too naive. I’ve been staring at the screen the whole time, and it sold out in three seconds?!!]
The man gaped in shock. Damn! He was about to cry!
The headquarters of “Beidou” never imagined the magazine would be this popular. Delighted, they swiftly ordered departments to increase printing capacity.
Tonight was a celebration for fans, many shared screenshots of themselves grabbing the magazine on StarNet. Among them, fans from various experimental fields were especially eye-catching.
The girlfriend’s fans rushed to grab 526 copies, taking the lead among Bai Ruogu’s many fans. The rest of the experimental fields were left in the dust, marveling at their financial and combat power.
Just when everyone thought the girlfriend’s fans were about to win the first place in this war, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” suddenly threw out an order screenshot on StarNet.
He managed to grab 5200 copies!!
Fans went wild. Resources were already scarce, and now you’ve taken so many! What’s more, they wanted it too!!
“Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” once again became a legend in the circle.
. . . . .
The next day, Bai Ruogu woke up and received a call from the courier company. Shortly after, the mountain-like stack of magazines filled the house.
Bai Ruogu: …
He poked the blue ball beside him and his lips twitched, “Why did you buy so much of this?”
The blue ball had a serious expression, and it split into two arms to start tearing open the packaging of the magazine.
A mechanical voice sounded in the air, “I want to collect cards to exchange for signed merchandise.”
Bai Ruogu couldn’t help but sigh and rubbed his forehead. “You could have just asked me directly instead of buying so many and tiring yourself out flipping through them.”
The blue ball shook its head. “It’s not the same.”
Bai Ruogu sighed again and brought over a small stool to sit next to the blue ball, helping it unpack the magazines.
The two of them worked tirelessly for a long time, and Bai Ruogu finally managed to gather all the cards for his partner’s collection.
Nowadays, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” also had a large number of fans. Just as everyone was enthusiastically collecting cards, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” posted an update.
[Ruogu’s Toxic Fan: Finally found it! Can exchange for a Bai Ruogu signed pillow! (Pictures) (Pictures)]
The fans were envious and jealous. Someone zoomed in on the picture and noticed not only the cards on the table, but also a hand with white and distinct joints at the edge of the table.
Fans: Huh? That hand looks so familiar!
Someone commented below: Gu Du2, whose hand is that?
A quick reply followed: That’s my boyfriend’s hand.
Fans: Ah, I see.
But why did it still feel a bit strange?