"Yo, it's already this much!"
Cao Baiming's sudden remark startled Wu Xue, who quickly turned her head and nestled into his embrace like a little bird.
As the two conversed, the message box continued to pop up, and the number of fans kept growing.
In a short while, it had already reached eighty million!
Wu Xue, completely unprepared for how to face so many people in the live stream, was so nervous her hands and feet trembled uncontrollably.
Although looking at the numbers on the screen made them both incredibly happy, the excitement momentarily clouded their minds, leaving them unsure of what to do next.
"It's okay, if you don't feel like broadcasting today, you don't have to. Take a few more days to prepare properly and give those who haven't had a chance to follow you a shot!"
"Yeah, okay, I really needed to hear that!"
In the end, Wu Xue decided they should celebrate tonight.
"Let's order takeout, and get some wine, just to celebrate..."
As she spoke, her eyes drifted to the screen, and she opened the fan count interface again.
"A celebration for eighty million fans!"
"No problem!"
...
The last day of the event in Tang Country proceeded as usual. Both of them felt a bit weary from drinking the night before, but thankfully, it was the final day.
Thinking about the freedom and rest they would have tomorrow instantly invigorated them.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe in England, something was happening concurrently.
Katarina from Arsenal Club successfully initiated a conversation with Messi and obtained his agreement.
Over the past few days, although the Paris Saint-Germain club was not fully aware of Messi's intentions, everyone could see the conflicts within the locker room and between the management.
Messi was a good-natured person, so all the conflicts ultimately fell on him to endure. Who could tolerate that?
In pursuit of a purer form of football, Messi had begun contemplating leaving the club a week ago, and Arsenal was his top choice for his next destination.
This meeting was arranged by Messi, who kept it a secret from the club and Mbappé, with only his close friend Neymar aware of it.
As a loyal former teammate from Barcelona, Neymar naturally sided with Messi. While he wished his good friend could stay by his side, the issues with the Paris management were not something that could be resolved overnight.
He even personally drove Messi to the airport.
The moment Katarina saw Messi, a rush of memories flooded her. Time had passed, everyone had changed, yet Messi remained the same Messi.
Soon after, the entire club management arrived, as this was a significant event.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Messi's contract termination and his move to a new club. They knew Messi already had a preferred destination, which was their club!
How could they possibly miss such an opportunity? The executives were all eager, and the negotiation experts were ready. Today, they were determined to sign Mr. Messi!
To them, this matter was not only a team necessity but also something Cao Baiming had specifically instructed and prioritized above all else.
If they could truly bring Messi over, Cao Baiming would be content to stay with the team for life!
At this moment, Cao Baiming was busy signing various merchandise.
He had not yet had a chance to learn about everything that was happening there, and Katarina wouldn't disturb him until there was a conclusive outcome.
As night fell, the long queue finally began to dwindle.
This arduous day finally approached its end...
The three-day event was successfully concluded!
The executives summoned Cao Baiming and Wu Xue to their office to express their gratitude. It was indeed not easy for them to travel all the way to Tang Country!
Little did they know, if not for the fortuitous timing of his world tour, Cao Baiming wouldn't have come.
The smiles on the faces of the old men were irrepressible.
Next was the time to calculate the revenue sharing. The total income from these past few days had far exceeded their expectations, not by a small margin, but by severalfold!
The future potential gains were even greater, with all major sponsors reaping abundant rewards, and stock prices soaring!
In just three days, the average increase had been more than one board!
And Cao Baiming's contributions were undeniable. After receiving his share according to the pre-arranged plan, he also received a lump sum for his hard work.
Cao Baiming personally pocketed nearly half of the total profit from these three days!
Suddenly, the fifty thousand seemed insignificant.
Moreover, Cao Baiming calculated that the money earned tonight would likely be enough for two world tours!
As they left, the bosses behind them continued to express their thanks.
Cao Baiming, however, was too busy to engage in pleasantries and simply turned to leave.
If he were to get into small talk with these people, it would be endless. He was exhausted today and desperately wanted to lie down and sleep.
In the following days, the streets and alleys of Tang Country buzzed with discussions about Cao Baiming.
The couple, meanwhile, leisurely toured various parts of Tang Country, dedicating most of their time to rest, as the essence of travel lies in relaxation.
The Tang Country national team sent a new reminder: before the World Cup, there was one last crucial match, a friendly against Korea. The two sides had already agreed on the date, which was in early August.
That time coincided with the period just before the start of the next season, and perhaps also the end of their world tour.
Cao Baiming considered it and felt that playing a match wouldn't be a problem.
The management attached such importance to a friendly match for their own reasons. Among the over thirty teams in the World Cup finals, Asia had only three representatives, one of which was Korea.
There was a high possibility of direct clashes in the future!
Coincidentally, this friendly match would serve as an opportunity for early practice and familiarization, preparing for the World Cup!
And perhaps the opposing team was thinking the same way!
For Cao Baiming himself, it had been a long time since he had played with the national team, and he needed to find that sense of synergy.
Unknowingly, a week had passed. Before leaving, he specifically bid farewell to the management.
As for the fans, well, with practically the entire nation being fans, it was impossible to inform them all individually.
Wu Xue had already planned their next route: first to Kangaroo Country, then to buy a yacht and sail to the few islands in the Pacific Ocean.
They had already scouted it beforehand. Although those islands were considered untouched, the reality was somewhat different. While they hadn't been developed for tourism, quite a few adventurers and vacationers seeking novelty had already set foot on them.
In fact, there was no need to worry too much about safety. There were even people who had posted photos and experience logs online from those locations.
And nine out of ten people who could reach those places were wealthy individuals.