Puppet Notes (Wearing Book) - 150

 

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The fear of Si Qi and Ge Si reached its peak the moment Superman opened the door.

“You don’t need to worry,” 

Qi Chao noticed that the expressions of the two were somewhat unusual and assumed they were worried about their puppets. 

He proactively comforted them, saying, “Both puppets are sick because their neural structures are not well-developed. This problem is not difficult to solve; you shouldn’t feel too much pressure.”

It was indeed strange. 

Most of the puppet masters here seemed indifferent to the meridians used in the puppet's construction. After opening the shop, all the puppets Qi Chao treated had issues with their mental energy meridians.

Originally, Si Qi and Ge Si were still feeling anxious about their surroundings, but upon hearing Superman’s words, their attention was instantly redirected to him, their minds filled with the thought: The puppets can be saved.

No… it’s not difficult to solve. 

This meant that there was really hope for their puppets to recover, didn’t it?

Si Qi and Ge Si were somewhat incredulous; they didn’t even dare to ask again, fearing they might truly misunderstand Superman’s words and go through disappointment once more. 

However, everything that followed was so smooth that they began to doubt whether they were dreaming. 

The puppets, which had been in a deep sleep, became more and more alert day by day. From the brink of death, they transformed into lively beings. Si Qi and Ge Si watched this unfold, as if they were witnessing a miracle.

When the puppets were fully restored, the two of them still found it hard to believe.

Meanwhile, Qi Chao let out a heavy sigh of relief. 

Although his Brother Shen hadn’t been having high fevers as frequently as before, his health had still been poor. Qi Chao actually wanted to accompany Brother Shen to rest well. 

Now that the workload he had arranged was finally over, he could return home with Brother Shen according to his own wishes.

This was good news for Qi Chao. 

So, when discussing the surgery costs with Si Qi and Ge Si, Qi Chao was particularly casual. “You’re friends with Zhang Cheng, so I’ll give you a discount—just one million gold coins.”

Si Qi and Ge Si were even more shocked. 

It was unbelievably cheap! One million gold coins wouldn’t even qualify for inviting a master puppet maker, let alone actually restoring the puppets.

Si Qi and Ge Si weren’t short on money; for any poor person, one million gold coins was an amount they could never earn in a lifetime. 

Yet for the two of them, acquiring a million was just a phone call away.

Because of this, they were so astonished that they even thought about asking Superman to charge more. 

“Mr. Superman, wouldn’t one million gold coins be too little? Normally, restoring a puppet would require at least two million gold coins.” 

“No need.”

It was the first time Qi Chao had seen someone proactively offering money, and he chuckled, his quirky Superman mask failing to conceal his amusement.

“One million is enough. If you have the means, make sure to treat the puppets well. They’ve suffered quite a bit to maintain their mental energy meridians.”

As he spoke, he noticed that the two seemed eager to continue the conversation, so he straightforwardly added, “If there’s nothing else, you can leave now. I need to go upstairs to take care of my family. If the puppets encounter any issues in the future, feel free to come find me.”

Si Qi and Ge Si were both perceptive. 

Seeing this, they didn’t say anything more and turned to leave the shop with the puppets. 

Before they left, they could see Superman focused on cutting an apple, completely absorbed in the task. 

The apple was peeled very neatly, and in front of him was a plate with several small, perfectly cut apple pieces arranged neatly. 

Si Qi and Ge Si both knew that this apple wasn’t for Superman himself, but rather for the person upstairs whom he had peeled it for with his own hands.

Superman's family had been ill, and he only worked two hours a day—a fact they had agreed upon from the beginning. 

However, it wasn't until a month later that Si Qi and Ge Si learned that Superman's sick family member had been resting upstairs all along.

Discovering this was purely coincidental. 

Although they had never seen what the person on the second floor looked like, it was easy to imagine that someone capable of captivating a person like Superman, who possessed special abilities, must have some extraordinary qualities.

Si Qi and Ge Si sighed as they pondered this. 

“Superman’s family is still sick. I heard it’s been almost a month now, and medical expenses on Blue Star aren’t cheap. With this, Superman still doesn’t want to charge us more.” 

“I heard from Zhang Cheng that Superman had originally planned to use his two million to buy gifts for his partner, but now this has happened.” 

“Mr. Superman probably doesn’t have much money; otherwise, he wouldn’t be running a shop in such a desolate place where clients are hard to come by.”

The two had an incredible ability to make connections, and in just a few seconds, their minds transformed Superman into a tragic figure.

Here was a powerless puppet master with no money or influence, hiding away in a chaotic street to survive. 

Yet, due to his principles, he refused to charge clients extra for medical fees, even when his beloved family member fell ill. 

With these thoughts, they were suddenly overwhelmed with emotion, tears welling up in their eyes.

They exchanged glances and simultaneously pulled out their holographic devices, just like they had done with Zhang Cheng last time, to express their gratitude in a forum post.

The difference this time was that they were posting under their real names.

In the puppet enthusiasts' forum, a previously pinned post titled "HTO" was resurrected.

When the post was seen for the third time, the memories of the netizens were instantly awakened.

Initially, it had been a humorous advertisement. Later, the post was brought back into the spotlight after an anonymous user expressed their gratitude, propelling it to the top of the trending topics. 

Ordinary users dismissed it as ridiculous nonsense, while some desperate individuals clung to it like a lifeline, repeatedly inquiring about the truth behind the situation.

Over time, the divisive opinions surrounding the post gradually faded, and eventually, everyone came to agree that it was simply a pointless joke. 

However, now this extremely silly nonsense had resurfaced, inciting anger among netizens as they recalled that past incident. They eagerly clicked on the post, ready to reprimand the user who had unearthed it.

But when they finally saw the latest updates in the thread, they were taken aback.

What on earth? 

Was someone talking nonsense again? 

Before the netizens could even leave a comment, a message suddenly appeared on the screen from a user who sounded like an overworked employee: 【Damn, why does this name sound just like my boss? Wait, every light brain ID is different. Crap, could it be that my boss's light brain was stolen?】

The netizens soon spotted the name of the user who had bumped the post.

Si Qi is a well-known mineral merchant on Blue Star, he owned assets that could rival those of the richest people, yet he was low-key and rarely appeared in the public eye.

Ha, the netizens laughed.

So, the big shot's light brain really had been stolen. How could someone as impressive as him possibly believe in such a silly advertisement?

【Everyone disperse, disperse! And while you’re at it, let’s inform the great Si Qi that his holographic ID has been stolen.】 

After this message was sent out, it wasn’t long before Si Qi replied: 【It’s me. All the statements above are true experiences; please don’t spread false rumors.】 

Then, Si Qi’s social media account also updated to reflect this message.

While a holographic device could be stolen, social media platforms required iris authentication, meaning only the legitimate owner could post on those platforms.

As soon as this update was posted, the news quickly spread through the forum.

【……？？？】  

【What does this mean? Oh my God, a well-known mineral merchant has actually confirmed the authenticity of this silly advertisement. Am I dreaming?!】  

It was a Saturday night, the time when the puppet enthusiasts’ forum had the most users online. Seeing a long-lost trending topic, both casual observers and those who had already followed the gossip rushed in.  

【What the hell! What does this mean? Is there really someone who can repair puppets?!】  

【My God, are my eyes actually functioning properly?! An anonymous account could still be dismissed as fake, but a well-known entrepreneur publicly supporting this? No matter how I look at it, this thing might actually be true.】  

【I’ve always found it odd that puppet masters can’t repair puppets they didn’t create. Now it makes sense; it turns out puppet masters can indeed repair them, but most of them just can’t.】  

【I sent a friend request! Boohoo, I wonder when the great Superman will accept it. I also want my precious baby to get healthy again.】  

【No way, no way, really? Are there people who believe in this stuff?】  

【A well-known mineral merchant and you all just fawn over him? It’s obvious this is fake; this person must have received some kind of benefit and is just a hired supporter.】  

Once this comment was posted, the tide quickly turned. The previously hesitant netizens suddenly connected the dots. 

So that’s how it is. 

No wonder the mineral merchant suddenly posted a letter of gratitude. 

In the eyes of most netizens, only a puppet master could repair their own puppets. A mere entrepreneur wouldn’t be enough to sway their opinions. 

However, it wasn’t long before the well-known philanthropist and artistic creator, Ge Si, also posted a letter of thanks on the forum.

If it were just Si Qi, one could argue that he was bribed to promote the forum's silly advertisement. 

But Ge Si, as a public figure with a well-known straightforward personality who despises hidden corruption, suddenly posting a letter of gratitude to a small advertisement on the forum meant something significant.

This situation was very likely real!!!

The small puppet forum was instantly overwhelmed, with countless Blue Star residents frantically sending friend requests to Superman, hoping to get their puppets repaired. 

Among them, many curious onlookers also attempted to add Superman as a friend. 

If this were true, it would undoubtedly be a piece of news capable of shocking the entire puppet master industry and even the entire puppet community.

Puppet Masters sitting in front of their light brains swallowed hard at this news, determined not to believe it until their association officially released the truth.

At the same time, the association’s official communication channels were being bombarded, leaving them in a state of chaos. 

“Is this true or not?!”

The vice president anxiously slammed his hand on the table. 

“We’re not sure yet. We’re currently trying to contact Si Qi and Ge Si.” As the vice president shot him a look that could only be described as one of disdain, the assistant felt a bead of sweat form on his forehead.

He hadn’t managed to resolve the issue with Qi Chao the last time, and now the progress on this matter was slow and fraught with errors. He feared that in a few days, the vice president would decide to replace him.

The assistant's guess was correct. 

The vice president did indeed want to replace him, but the immediate priority was to uncover the truth and find the so-called Superman.

The association was currently unable to meet the required quota of S-level puppets. If this was real, the puppet master who could repair puppets might very well help the emperor’s plans move forward.

With this thought, the vice president suddenly felt a rush of excitement.

“Get on it right away! I want results in ten minutes!” 

Saying this, he turned and hurriedly put on his hat, preparing to report this good news to the president.

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