Chapter 17: Netizens Slandering Lance for Bragging Online

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The popularity of “Eight-year-old Prodigy Lance” rose steadily. Even the City News in Manhattan paid attention to Lance because of his popularity.

Upon seeing this, Kevin, the person in charge of the City News, immediately contacted his superior.

The content of the call was simple. Kevin wanted to invite Lance for an exclusive interview.

After all, the current popularity around Lance’s had to be seized.

However, Kevin’s superior had made it clear over the phone that he did not want Lance to be interviewed.

The higher-ups felt that it was really inappropriate to use an eight-year-old child to drive traffic.

The two of them had different opinions. Helpless, they had to arrange a face-to-face meeting.

City News Headquarters.

In the office on the top floor, Kevin poured a cup of tea for his superior, Anthony.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate.”

Anthony picked up his teacup, his expression grave.

This sentence made Kevin pause in his actions. He almost spilled his tea on the table.

Fortunately, Kevin had also been through rough times. He concealed his slight panic with composure and responded calmly.

“Mr. Anthony, I think Lance is a prodigy. He’s smart enough, and his mind is tougher than ordinary people.”

“Although Lance is only an eight-year-old child on the surface, I think his ability is comparable to an outstanding adult!”

“Moreover, Lance has his own traffic now. It’s a rare opportunity.”

Kevin analyzed carefully.

As soon as he finished speaking, Anthony paused.

He was originally hesitant, but after Kevin’s persuasion, the scale in his heart gradually shifted to wanting to invite Lance for an exclusive interview.

“What you said—”

Anthony paused for a moment, and Kevin could not help but grip his teacup tightly.

“is also true.”

Kevin heaved a sigh of relief when Anthony relented.

“We can try.” Anthony softened his tone. “It might be the right step.”

“I hope Lance will bring us surprises.”

…

When Fred and Helen received a message from the City News, they were so excited that they almost hugged each other and cried.

Who would have thought that their eight-year-old son could be so outstanding?

After Kevin personally had a discussion with Fred, they decided to conduct an exclusive interview with Lance at eight o’clock the next night.

As for Lance, he didn’t have much of a reaction when he received the news.

It was expected that the City News in Manhattan would pay attention to him.

After calmly accepting it, he lowered his head and continued to buy stocks.

Helen smiled in relief when she saw how calm her son was.

The next day, at eight o’clock sharp, the interview began.

This interview was broadcasted live to all netizens.

As soon as the live broadcast started, a large group of people rushed in.

Backstage, when they saw the endless stream of people entering the live-stream, they were about to burst into laughter.

In the live broadcast interface, Lance was sitting on a chair obediently.

“Boohoo, so cute! Baby Lance, Mommy loves you!”

“Baby, you’re the best.”

“So this is what mother fans are like?” Lance’s career fans expressed shock.

“My career fans said that they only want to see the content of the interview. I love the prodigy.”

“…”

The comments came one after another. Although there were voices of doubt, they only flashed past in a hurry and did not cause any waves.

Lance glanced at him and held his forehead helplessly.

“Today’s interview officially begins.”

“Excuse me, does little Lance feel burdened now that he has been evaluated as a prodigy by the netizens?”

After the host finished speaking, Lance began to reply clearly.

“No, I will do my best to live up to this title.”

The host was shocked by Lance’s calmness.

Lance was really as calm as they said.

This time, the host became even more serious.

During the interview, on the bullet screen, Lance’s fans couldn’t help but exclaimed that Lance was actually so popular that he could even participate in an exclusive interview on the City News.

However, because of their exclamations, some internet trolls gradually surfaced.

[No way, eight-year-old prodigy, don’t be silly.]

[That’s it? The City News isn’t that professional. They even invited such a trashy child. He’s nothing.]

[An eight-year-old should dig mud—playing with stocks? You must have nothing better to do.]

[A publicity stunt. It’s definitely a publicity stunt.]

[…]

These comments were inconspicuous and would be instantly suppressed by Lance’s fans.

Lance’s supporters were exceptionally strong. Seeing that they couldn’t win, those people could only temporarily shut up and quietly wait for Lance to say something wrong.

…

“Little Lance is only eight years old. Uncle wants to ask, among so many outstanding schools in Manhattan, do you have a specific elementary school that you intend to go?”

Halfway through the interview, the host threw out a more popular question.

This question caused the popularity to soar again.

“No.”

Lance shook his head.

“To be precise, I don’t want to attend elementary school.”

“I’ve already taught myself the high school curriculum. I didn’t take the college entrance examination because I’m young.”

The host was stunned.

This answer… was indeed worthy of being a genius youth. It lived up to its reputation.

The host almost lost his composure, and the comments stopped for a moment.

A moment later, the comments flooded in even faster.

Those who had been silent for a long time finally seized the opportunity and started mocking.

[I’m amused. Lance is already bragging at such a young age?]

[This bragging ability is the real talent, right? How impressive. He dares to say anything.]

[That’s right, that’s right. I’m about to laughed at this confident little brat. His bragging skills are top-notch.]

[…]

[No way, is your internet speed so slow? Didn’t Lance mention that he took a high school course in the previous interview?]

[Hahaha, they might not have have internet access at home yet! Sigh, Lance is so outstanding. Some people are jealous.]

[Little Lance is amazing. No matter how jealous you are, you can’t change this fact.]

[No one believes this? Lance mentioned high school content before!]

The bullet screen was especially lively.

Now, both sides were arguing fiercely.

In between the live broadcasts, Lance glanced at the rapidly farming comments.

His supporters were now arguing with a group of scholars, and their combat strength was especially strong.

There were also some people who were swayed and started to follow the trend, and mock Lance in a vague and confused manner.

After those comments that mocked Lance for bragging were suppressed by his supporters, a new statement appeared.

[Do you really think that this kind of interview has no script?]

[We’re jealous? Someone must be lying! This kid dares to tell such lies at such a young age. What will happen when he grows up? He needs to br properly disciplined and guided.]

[In my opinion, this is because Lance’s parents didn’t educate him properly. He dared to talk to the previous production team and brag about his worthless reputation. What a joke. He didn’t even consider that us, the discerning netizens, would discover his lies. What a fool.]

[That’s right! Some programs are quite disgusting. They even make use of children. Online boycott!]

There were more and more comments. Lance’s supporters wanted to argue, but they could not win against this group of people.

No matter how much Lance’s supporters explained, they would not let go.

Seeing this, Lance narrowed his eyes.

It seemed that he had to stand by his supporters!

Didn’t those people who did not believe him think that he was bragging?

Then, he would show his strength and make them speechless!