The Anchor's Convergence Point: Police Can't Keep Up

Trust Me, I'm Following You!

In the bustling seafood processing market of Magic City!

One of the largest in Magic City, this market is a treasure trove of fresh seafood.

Here, you can purchase lively seafood and have it prepared right next door at a local eatery.

This unique concept has attracted hordes of tourists, making it a hotspot for internet celebrities.

During peak hours, the market is a sea of people, with queues snaking outside shops.

Every corner is buzzing with activity.

Meanwhile, in the live streaming room of Dou Shark...

"When I'm not hungry, I miss it; when I'm hungry, it's unavoidable!"

"I'd love to visit this place too, the ingredients look so fresh!"

"Yeah, this way, no worries about 'for reference only' photo disappointments!"

"Let me tell you, in this season, get some seafood and a chilled beer, and you're set for comfort!"

The live stream room is buzzing with viewers, drawn to the lively scene in front of them.

Yet, the viewer count hovers around just a couple of hundred.

Seeing this, Chu Qian sighs, her expectations dwindling.

"When will I ever complete the system's task?"

Others might think she's delusional, but Chu Qian knows her words are far from nonsense.

She's a traveler between worlds.

Just days ago, she was embracing the 996 work culture, only to be transported to this world due to an accident.

This world is almost identical to her previous one in terms of technology and culture.

Even the entertainment industry is remarkably similar.

While marveling at her transmigration, Chu Qian is bound by a system named "Divine Live Streaming."

This instantly energizes her.

As an avid reader, she's well aware of the implications of such a system.

Curious, she begins to explore it.

The system's function is simple yet effective: accumulate popularity through live streaming.

The so-called popularity value is easy to grasp.

The more fans you have, the hotter the topic.

Naturally, this boosts the popularity value.

Accumulating these points allows for lucky draws, offering a variety of rewards.

Every 100,000 points, you get a chance to draw.

And the prizes aren't just monetary; they include powerful skills!

The higher your popularity, the better the rewards.

And with great rewards comes an endless stream of popularity points.

Upon binding, the system even generously provides a full set of professional live streaming equipment.

Everything's ready, just waiting for the right moment!

After setting up her account, Chu Qian becomes a shop exploration anchor in the Dou Shark live stream room.

But for several days, her audience barely reaches a few hundred.

The daily popularity points are just a trickle, nowhere near enough for a system draw.

Even with Dou Shark's promotional push for new anchors, there's a looming fear of broadcasting to an empty room in the future.

The thought of accumulating popularity points seems like a distant dream.

Despite this, Chu Qian knows the show must go on.

While selecting her lunch with her live streaming equipment, a nearby vendor catches her attention.

"Are you live streaming?"

The vendor, a seafood stall owner in her forties with a friendly smile, piques Chu Qian's interest.

Chu Qian nods respectfully, and the owner warmly calls out:

"Young lady, here for seafood alone? Come to my stall, I'll give you a cost price!"

She grabs a black plastic bag, starting to introduce her goods.

"This season's crabs and shrimps are excellent, eat up without worrying about gaining weight!"

"For a girl like you, a few crabs, a lobster, and a couple of pounds of shrimps should be plenty."

"At my stall, you can buy with confidence, the perfect amount!"

As she talks, the owner packs the lively seafood into the bag, even shaking a few 'fresh' shrimps in her hand.

"Look, still lively!"

Chu Qian watches silently, noticing that the 'lively' shrimps are just being shaken by the owner's wrist.

But the live stream viewers are captivated by the owner's enthusiasm, oblivious to the nuances.

"This owner seems great, the kind of conscientious merchant you trust!"

"I'd definitely visit this store if I had the chance!"

"Absolutely, it feels like visiting a friend's shop, so reassuring!"

"I'm touched, such thoughtfulness for the customers!"

The viewers in the live stream unanimously praise the shop owner.

As the scene unfolds, it appears that Chu Qian will proceed with the usual routine of a shop exploration anchor: purchasing seafood and heading to a cooking spot for a taste test.

However, Chu Qian doesn't follow the expected script. Instead, she curiously asks, "Did you forget to mention the prices?"

Caught off guard by Chu Qian's prompt response, the owner quickly recovers, smiling at Chu Qian:

"Young lady, rest assured about the price. Fairness is what I'm known for."

"And I'm one of your followers too, a fan of yours!"

The story takes an unexpected turn as Chu Qian, armed with her live streaming system, begins to unravel the truths behind these seemingly friendly encounters, revealing the hidden layers of consumer manipulation in the bustling markets of her new world.