Chapter 22: Ma Tengyun Promotes QQ in the Internet Café The internet café regular couldn’t quite believe what he was hearing. A software … actually existed? He wondered if his ears were playing tricks on him. “Dude, are you messing with me?” Li Mo watched from the sidelines as Ma Tengyun pitched QQ. He found it hilarious. Su Qingyan, meanwhile… Listened intently, taking notes for her own campus promotion tomorrow. She wanted to contribute to Li Mo’s success! “Of course not! If I’m lying, you can punch me.” Ma Tengyun’s expression was dead serious. Studying the bespectacled man before him, This guy looked honest— Too nerdy to be a scammer. “So it’s really free? Unlimited messages?” Ma Tengyun nodded firmly. “Alright… how do I download it?” Ma Tengyun typed QQ’s URL directly into the browser. “Just the pinyin for ‘QQ,’ plus .com!” “You know, like the Antarctic bird!” He guided the user through downloading and registering step-by-step. For a CEO, this was beneath his paygrade— But Ma Tengyun’s passion burned too bright to delegate. The rest of the “Five Tigers” were out hustling too, Pushing QQ with everything they had. The gamer stared at his screen… The iconic penguin logo seared into his memory instantly. Ma Tengyun’s admiration for Li Mo skyrocketed. That penguin was unforgettable— Once seen, never erased. “This… is my QQ number?” The gamer poked at his default avatar. “Exactly! Memorize your password.” “Log in anytime to chat.” “Just get your friends’ QQ numbers, and you’re set!” Opening Legend again, The gamer realized how limited in-game communication was. Messages only worked if both were online… No more missed connections. “No way… let me test this.” Inside Legend, he messaged his guildmate: GraveLove IcePrince: “Yo, heard of QQ?” IfYouTouchMyHeavenIllSlayYourWoman: “QQ? WTF is that?” “We’re raiding Sand City!” GraveLove IcePrince: “Last time you needed me, I was offline—missed it.” “Found this app called QQ. Free texts, unlimited.” “Leave messages, they see it when online. Perfect for war plans!” IfYouTouchMyHeavenIllSlayYourWoman: “HOLY SHIT WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY SO EARLIER?!” GraveLove IcePrince: “Just learned myself.” “Some dude promoted it. QQ.com—try it!” IfYouTouchMyHeavenIllSlayYourWoman: “WAIT THERE I GO!” The gamer explored QQ’s interface like a kid in a candy store. “Bro… can I change my QQ name?” Spotting the “Edit Profile” button, He turned to Ma Tengyun like Columbus discovering America. “Change your name, avatar—we’ve got 30 icons to match your style!” Ma Tengyun’s enthusiasm never wavered. Seeing users fall for QQ… He wasn’t failing Mr. Mo. Soon, “GraveLove IcePrince” became his official QQ handle. “Phew… name wasn’t taken.” “GraveLove IcePrince… perfection.” Ma Tengyun almost mentioned that duplicate names were allowed— But the gamer’s radiant joy stopped him. Why crush the man’s dreams? Li Mo suppressed a laugh. “Non-mainstream” aesthetics were huge right now. Online culture worshipped neon hair and emo lyrics— Thank God Su Qingyan wasn’t into that scene. He’d never survive dating a walking rainbow. A Legend notification popped up: IfYouTouchMyHeavenIllSlayYourWoman: “Registered! What’s your QQ number?” The gamer sent it over— He nearly jumped out of his seat. Ma Tengyun hurriedly explained: “That’s QQ’s friend request sound!” “Hear that? Someone’s adding you!” “And ‘ding-ding’ means new messages!” “Even mid-game, you’ll know what’s up.” The gamer began chatting excitedly, Throwing in emojis like a pro. “Damn bro, this thing’s LEGIT!” “The emojis?! CHEF’S KISS!” QQ’s intuitive design made everything effortless. “Thanks man! Tonight’s guild raid—I’m telling EVERYONE!” Ma Tengyun’s grin could power a city. Another user secured. “Enjoy! Gonna recruit more people.” His eyes landed on a middle-schooler nearby. Per Mr. Mo’s strategy— Kids were the easiest converts. Just as he moved to approach— Then spun toward the voice— Lurking in the corner all along. Ma Tengyun sprinted over, Face glowing like a lottery winner. “A CEO willing to get his hands dirty…” “That’s how legends start.” One compliment from Mr. Mo—