The Daily Life Of A Cyberpunk Magician-Chapter 528 - 281 Magic: Omnipresent_2

"Friends from the Seventh District, good evening," Jiang Shu stood up and stepped out from behind the long table. "I am Jiang Shu, just an ordinary magician."

As the live broadcast appeared, the stage background filled with countless bullet comments.

"Here it comes."

"The show has started."

"Let’s watch Husband Jiang Shu!"

Jiang Shu strolled casually across the stage, his gaze sweeping over the audience.

It was evident that his demeanor as a host on this stage did not betray any hint of stage fright.

In the center of the first row, a tall woman with a straight back leaned against the back of her chair, her calm eyes fixed on Jiang Shu onstage.

That was Liu Tingruo, who today was wearing a purple long dress, a vision of gentle elegance and allure, her cool and understated face expressionless, her exquisite makeup making all other women pale in comparison.

"I know everyone here is happy to have me stand here today, and you are all looking forward to my performance," Jiang Shu had begun his dialogue in a casual manner, reminiscent of a street-side casual chat. "Apart from me—I really didn’t want to take this variety show gig. After all, a person should have at least six days off a week. You know, I can barely handle the weekly magic performance at the theater."

He sighed deeply, his face full of concern, "But do you know who invited me to do this program?"

"It was not my theater boss, not the TV station’s director, but our beloved Police Chief Charles." Jiang Shu displayed a sense of helplessness. "He said my magic show had transcended scientific boundaries and wanted me to prove on a program that I, Jiang Shu, was not using any cheats."

At this point, Jiang Shu cast a slightly resentful look at his audience. "I’ve always told you to trust science. Even if you don’t, at least keep it low-profile and don’t go around online saying ’Jiang Shu can do magic,’ that magic is just a smokescreen for real magic..."

At this, the audience couldn’t help but laugh out loud, and the live broadcast bullet comments lightened up with joyful banter.

Comments like "Jiang Shu, you still say you can’t do magic!" "Magic Trick Bureau emergency action triggered!" "Sounds just like the real thing" filled the screen.

Jiang Shu glanced back at the bullet comments in the broadcast room and rolled his eyes at the camera. "Guys in the live room, take a break, okay? My magic is really scientific. Just type ’I know’ on the public screen."

Thus, the background filled with a dense flurry of "I knows," except for one discordant comment amidst the orderly formation.

"How many ’I knows’ are there in the bullet comments now? That’s how many question marks there will be when the performance starts."

Naturally, Jiang Shu ignored this comment and continued, "Anyway, at the request of the police department, I am hosting this program. But unlike in the past, I’m not just showcasing my magic. I will also explain some magic techniques, just like the name of the program suggests, ’Magic Up Close.’ I will help you appreciate the charm of the art of magic performance."

"First, allow me to invite our special guest for today." Jiang Shu turned around, making an inviting gesture toward backstage. "My old friend, Ms. Li Yuntang, and the only one from Lonely City..."

He suddenly paused, keeping everyone in suspense, then continued, "The Magic Apprentice! Yes, that’s right, my apprentice—Su Xiaoou."

The audience: "..."

Following this, two girls, one tall and one small, walked hand in hand onto the stage. Li Yuntang was seasoned and greeted the audience effortlessly: "Hello everyone, I am Li Yuntang."

Su Xiaoou, obviously a bit nervous, took a deep breath and copied Li Yuntang’s manner of introduction: "Hello everyone, I am Su Xiaoou."

"Please take a seat," Jiang Shu ushered the two to their seats, sitting in the middle, with Su Xiaoou and Li Yuntang on his left and right, respectively.

The trio was quite good-looking. The scene of two women and one man sitting together at the same table was very harmonious and visually pleasing. Unseen by Jiang Shu, some bullet comments even labeled them as "A high-quality family."

"I am honored to have invited the two of you. Well, one actually, and the other one I brought myself," Jiang Shu said with a smile. "Miss Li Yuntang is also an old friend of mine."

"That’s right, we’ve collaborated many times," a gentle smile appeared on Li Yuntang’s face.

And Jiang Shu went on, "Indeed, you must have seen my magic, right? If you haven’t, don’t speak, just pretend I’m asking Su Xiaoou."

"Of course I have seen them, every single performance," Li Yuntang replied with a smile.

"That’s good, as I mentioned earlier, today’s theme is actually about ’approaching’ magic. Police Chief wants me to lead the effort against feudal superstition... so regarding my magic, do you have anything you want to ask?" Jiang Shu looked at her encouragingly. "Go ahead, I’ll answer anything."

"If I really must ask..." Li Yuntang’s eyes showed a hint of contemplation.

She quickly came up with a question, her eyes reflecting a spark as she replied: "I want to know, when does today’s magic show start?"