Chapter 227: Chapter 167: The New Challenge Feature is Live! Time to Make a Big Splash

Tiao Yin.

When Han Shangyou received the report and saw the new video from Second-Life Star, he couldn’t help but feel impressed.

Chen Jincheng was innovating with long-form videos again, this time with a suspense-thriller.

It looked like the trending topic for long-form videos on Tiao Yin was about to become Chen Jincheng’s one-man show.

Of course, he hadn’t been working overtime just because of this video. He turned to his assistant. "How are the preparations for the shopping cart feature coming along?"

The assistant replied immediately, "The tech department said there’s a compatibility issue with the embedded replication system. They need another half a month, or else it will be easily discovered by the e-commerce giant."

"Tell them to speed things up." Han Shangyou nodded, urging him on. This replication system was meant to copy and analyze the operational patterns and business model of their partner.

Although their shopping cart feature was a collaboration with the e-commerce giant and the links led to its marketplace, they had a contingency plan. If their partner made unreasonable demands in the next round of negotiations, they could immediately use the data from their analysis to build their own marketplace.

Of course, even if the negotiations went smoothly, they would develop it in secret anyway. They couldn’t afford to be at someone else’s mercy.

"Understood. I’ll inform the tech department." The assistant nodded.

Han Shangyou then asked, "So, can the ’Trending Topic Challenge’ feature go live tomorrow?"

The "Trending Topic Challenge" was a feature built around trending topics. When an influencer’s video went viral, they could attach a challenge to it that both other influencers and regular users could participate in.

Essentially, it was meant to add another layer of gameplay, increasing flexibility, fun, and user engagement.

Of course, Tiao Yin’s official account would also regularly issue its own challenges, which would essentially be free publicity boosts.

For example, a challenge to film the full moon on the 15th of the lunar month. Influencers and regular users alike could participate by filming the moon in any way they wanted, regardless of video length. A well-shot video would naturally get more views.

Once the advertising module was fully developed, they would also create a special function allowing merchants to initiate challenges.

For instance, a cookie company could launch a challenge asking influencers and users to create videos centered around their product. This would increase the product’s influence and visibility, creating marketing impact, a long-tail effect, social buzz, and an enhanced brand reputation.

Naturally, to attract participants, merchants would have to offer some form of prize money, allowing users to earn cash for making videos.

When the users earned money, Tiao Yin would take a cut, earning money as well.

The assistant confirmed, "Yes, the Trending Topic Challenge feature will go live tomorrow evening."

Han Shangyou said at once, "To get the ball rolling, Tiao Yin should launch the first challenge. Let’s make it dance-themed. Call it the ’You Dance, I Dance, Youth in Motion Challenge’."

"Understood. I’ll pass on the instructions," the assistant replied.

Of course, Han Shangyou wasn’t the only one impressed by the *Detective Mu Chen* video. As it went viral, online viewers were equally amazed. Overnight, the video absolutely exploded. By the next morning, the number of likes had shot past 2.5 million and was still climbing.

It was a shocking sight for anyone who saw it. A quick look at the current rankings for the long-form video trending topic showed:

First place: Chen Jincheng’s simp video.

Second place: Ah Hao’s video about Teacher San Shang.

Third place: Chen Jincheng’s simp video.

Fourth place: Chen Jincheng’s simp video.

Fifth place: Pipa Sauce’s video.

And now, Chen Jincheng had filmed a suspense-thriller for this new Miss Cheng, and it had blown up too. At this rate of growth, he was going to surpass Pipa Sauce again.

In the long-form video category, did Chen Jincheng even have any competition?

He was simply untouchable.

Li Muchen, Lin Leqing, and Zhang Ao’ai were up at the crack of dawn, checking the video’s stats.

They were especially focused on the comment section, eager to see what people thought of the video.

"Seriously, you have to hand it to Chen Jincheng. The quality of his ’Miss Chengs’ is just so high."

"This Li Muchen has to be in the top three of all the ’Miss Chengs.’ Her looks and figure are fantastic, and her acting is incredible."

"Am I the only one who thinks her female co-star is even hotter, with just as much acting talent? Is she a new Miss Cheng?"

"Yeah, the co-star is gorgeous and has this really classy vibe. Someone drop a link to her profile!"

"..."

Clearly, the comment section was filled with praise, which made both Li Muchen and Zhang Ao’ai ecstatic.

Lin Leqing said with admiration, "Jincheng is really amazing. He can make anyone he wants famous. Mu Chen, you gained 1.67 million followers in a single night! And since the video is still trending, that number will keep going up."

"I’ve already had some fans find their way to my profile," Zhang Ao’ai added, equally impressed.

After personally taking part in the video that made Li Muchen an overnight sensation, she was becoming more and more interested in this career path.

Li Muchen seemed to read her mind. "Sister Ai, what do you think? You should join Second-Life Star. You’ve seen it for yourself—it’s a real chance to get noticed."

"Hmm, I just don’t know if they’d sign me," Zhang Ao’ai said, a little worried.

"Sister Ai, you’re so talented, of course the boss will sign you," Li Muchen said with conviction. She then added, "I have an idea. My cousin and I were already planning to thank the boss, so why don’t we invite him over for dinner tomorrow night? We can bring it up then."

"Invite Jincheng over for dinner? Yes! He’s never been to our place before," Lin Leqing said, instantly delighted.

"Then it’s a plan!" Li Muchen nodded.