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Chapter 311 Even More Magical Movies Affect Reality
While Chinese netizens were overjoyed, overseas netizens couldn't sit still either.

Overseas netizens have been discussing the issue on social media, urging Chen Mo to demand that "welfare has no borders".

They already talked about this last year, but unfortunately it didn't do anything!
Last year's 814 Welfare Festival, although it added a lottery for overseas netizens at the last minute, was still worlds apart from the domestic one.

They were so sour! It even sparked a global wave of sour grapes.

This year, after news of Chen Mo's super welfare live stream spread, they naturally couldn't sit still.

After all, last year we could say that we were not prepared enough, and everyone could understand, but we can't use the same reason and excuse this year, can we?

Under the trending TikTok hashtag #FairBenefitsForAll, netizens from various countries flooded the comments section with broken Chinese or machine-translated English: "Last year, only the China region had a giveaway; this year, please include the whole world!"

"We are your audience too, please treat us all equally!"

"It's understandable that we weren't prepared last year, but we hope we can be prepared globally this year!"

It's no wonder overseas netizens are so envious; they were really crazy about last year's giveaway.

As it turns out, even a tycoon like Jack Ma, the richest man in China, couldn't successfully replicate Chen Mo's model, which made Chen Mo's super-benefit live streams even more sought after.

After all, they're getting it for free, so they want to too!
In fact, Chen Mo had indeed made preparations for this year. Of course, it was impossible to treat everyone equally!

However, we can still increase the benefits and add some perks for overseas users!

However, it certainly can't compare to the welfare benefits in China. After all, Chen Mo is Chinese, so naturally he gets priority over Chinese netizens.

Of course, given the enthusiasm of overseas netizens, Chen Mo didn't mind doing them a favor, since it wasn't his own money being spent.

Soon, Chen Mo's bilingual Weibo post went viral: "[This year's 814 Welfare Festival will establish a special global prize pool, which can be participated in by all compliant users registered on TikTok].

It is specifically noted that "each account can only be bound to one mobile phone number/IP address." ByteDance also officially announced that it has invested tens of millions of US dollars to upgrade its anti-fraud system, using blockchain technology to ensure fairness.

This announcement instantly became a trending topic in 28 countries.

After Chen Mo announced the establishment of a global prize pool, social media in various countries erupted in unprecedented excitement.

On Twitter, under the hashtag #FairBenefitsForAll, in the US:

One netizen posted a "time difference comparison chart": "Even if it's 3 a.m., I'll be waiting. I can't miss it this time!"

Another netizen ecstatically commented in a popular Reddit post: "Finally, I don't have to use a VPN to pretend to be a Chinese user anymore! Chen Mo's move was incredibly shrewd!"

Someone posted a "global time zone comparison chart," marking the best time to stake out the event, and joked: "What's staying up all night for the benefits? It's even more exciting than Black Friday shopping!"

The Guardian quipped, "Chen Mo's live-streaming of welfare benefits is reshaping the way people 'fleece capitalism' globally."

The Times published an article stating: "Chen Mo's 'welfare economics' is disrupting traditional marketing—using real money to buy global traffic, which is more down-to-earth than Meta's metaverse plan."

A highly-rated comment in the comments section: "Zuckerberg should learn from this; stop making empty promises!"

"@Musk: This time, please take it seriously!"

French netizens started the hashtag #MerciChen (Thank you Chen) on Twitter, posting photoshopped images of the Eiffel Tower lights: "I suggest lighting it up in 'welfare color' (gold) on the night of August 814th!"

On the island nation side:

A netizen on TikTok modified a Super Mario game clip, replacing the coins with "814 Welfare Coins" and captioned it, "No more being an 'Asian orphan' this year!"

A popular comment on Yahoo News reads: "Chen Sang's blockchain lottery is 100 times more transparent than pachinko!"

Some netizens even started a "welfare support dance" challenge on TikTok, creating a catchy and hilarious parody of a movie theme song!

South Korea:

A popular post on the South Korean NAVER forum analyzed: "Chen Mo's blockchain lottery technology is 100 times more transparent than the 'fair events' of local chaebols!"

Some fans even hung a giant banner in Myeongdong, Seoul: "Chen Mo oppa, throw money away! (→ Throw money away)!"

Southeast Asia:
A Thai netizen posted a picture of "Buddhist-style prayer" on Facebook: "I can't wait for justice in the case of the cliff fall, but Buddha will bless me to win the lottery!" The hashtag #814 (814, take a gamble) became a trending topic.

A Vietnamese blogger remade a "welfare version" of the short film "Squid Game," and participants shouted "Thank you, Mr. Chen!" after completing the game, which garnered over a million views.

Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao quipped: "Local insurance companies pulled their 'live-stream shopping spree insurance' overnight—after all, Chen Mo's benefits are even more addictive than gambling."

After the international version of TikTok opened its pre-registration channel, the enthusiasm of overseas netizens was so overwhelming that even ByteDance found it hard to believe.

Countless overseas netizens, from all over the world, immediately booked the live stream, and within just a few hours, the number of bookings exceeded 100 million.

Compared to last year, it's completely different.

Of course, it's understandable. After all, last year overseas netizens could only watch the show and feel envious, but this year they can also get something for free!

Often, many things are interconnected!

Because of the super live stream perks, everyone is paying more attention to Chen Mo, especially overseas netizens.

The movie "Gone Girl" had a great impact in China, but it was really just so-so overseas.

However, as the popularity of the super live stream benefits grew, many overseas netizens began to pay attention to Chen Mo's new movie.

"The Vanished" has also begun to gain popularity overseas.

At the same time, attention has begun to be paid to the cliff fall case. In terms of pursuing fairness and justice, it can be said that there is truly a global consensus.

After learning the details, overseas netizens quickly began to pay attention to the case, putting pressure on Thailand.

If previously only Chinese netizens were paying attention, although the impact was indeed significant, it was at least limited to Chinese netizens.

But this time is different. The whole world is watching this, so the pressure is immense.

Moreover, although the cliff fall incident involved Chinese citizens in Thailand, similar incidents have occurred involving tourists from other countries while traveling in Southeast Asia, which has fueled public outcry.

As international public opinion continues to escalate, Thailand is facing unprecedented pressure. Global netizens have launched the hashtag #JusticeForTheFallen on social media, and mainstream media outlets in many countries have followed up with reports, linking the fall to Southeast Asian tourism safety issues.

International media outlets such as the BBC and CNN followed up on the case, comparing and analyzing the trial process, and questioning the transparency of local law enforcement.

Hollywood stars and human rights organizations have publicly called for a thorough investigation into the case, and some European and American travel agencies have announced the suspension of recommending tours to Thailand.

Moreover, some overseas authorities have also begun to pay attention to the "Southeast Asian travel safety issue".

This has also led to a disruption in the tourism industry in Southeast Asia.

This has led to a 40% drop in hotel bookings in Thailand during the summer. A local tour guide in Phuket lamented on TikTok: "I didn't get to enjoy Chen Mo's live stream perks; instead, I was met with a wave of cancellations."

Meanwhile, due to the high level of attention this case has garnered, new developments have emerged. Due to global public pressure, Interpol has stated that it will assist in verifying the chain of evidence in the case, and overseas netizens have compiled similar cases and submitted them to human rights organizations.

Chinese netizens are saying that "The Vanished" is really starting to have an impact, and the influence of movies on reality is once again emerging.

And it's developing in a positive direction!
A Thai influencer was live-streaming on Facebook "visiting the site of the cliff fall incident" when local residents suddenly appeared in the footage holding signs that read "We need the truth." The live stream was forcibly interrupted, triggering a second wave of public outcry.

South Korean broadcaster MBC produced a documentary comparing the social reform impact of the adaptations of "Missing Her" and "Hope," with the end credits stating: "When entertainment meets justice, online traffic can become a spotlight that illuminates reality."

This coordinated effort was something Chen Mo himself hadn't anticipated at all.

But the reality is so magical. Who could have imagined that a movie and a live stream could become a global phenomenon!
Because of this, the box office of "The Vanished She" actually experienced a reversal. "Isn't that too exaggerated? But Chen Mo, you're too biased! Actually, I can also play a femme fatale!" Yang Mi then rolled her foxy eyes and imitated Fan Binbin's appearance in "The Vanished She" and said.

Chen Mo ignored Yang Mi's antics and shook his head, saying, "To be honest, I didn't expect it to turn out like this!"

He had considered the possibility that the film might influence reality, and he had anticipated the situation in China, but he truly hadn't expected this wave of international attention.

After all, the main market for the movie "The Vanished She" is the domestic market. Although it has been released overseas, Chen Mo doesn't have high expectations.

But sometimes things just happen by chance.

Of course, the main reason was that he underestimated his international influence, or rather, he underestimated the status of Super Welfare Live in the minds of overseas netizens.

Chinese people are generally quite reserved.

However, for overseas netizens, it's not just about the fun of getting something for free, but also about their admiration for the strong.

Chen Mo's rise to wealth is nothing short of legendary. And Chen Mo's super-generous live streams are not just about giving away money and benefits. Even Lao Ma, who is much richer than Chen Mo, made a mess of things after replicating Chen Mo's live streams.

But Chen Mo always manages to achieve great success unintentionally.

Therefore, they naturally developed a greater sense of admiration for Chen Mo, or rather, a sense of envy for strength.

Chen Mo's actions have even become synonymous with the "perfect tycoon" in some people's minds.

Domestically, during the 814 Welfare Festival, the number of reservations for Chen Mo's super welfare live stream reached a new record high, reaching an astonishing 4.2 million!
Keep in mind that this is only within China.

Overseas, with the surge of public opinion, more and more people are paying attention to Chen Mo and his super-benefit live streams.

Even things that were previously unknown have become known through word of mouth and online trends.

Although the number of reservations is not as high as in China, it has still exceeded 2 million!
Although it's just the number of reservations, the level of popularity is already quite astonishing!
Suddenly, even luxury brands that usually maintain a cool and aloof demeanor began to extend olive branches, eager to participate in this "global live-streaming extravaganza"!
With hundreds of millions of impressions, it's a highly coveted opportunity that no brand can afford to ignore!
What kind of advertisement can get such high exposure?

It's worth noting that even China's Spring Festival Gala, which sets viewership records, might not get this much exposure!
However, this also put Chen Mo in a sweet predicament.

This super-generous live stream has limited time, and the number of participating merchants and their products cannot be unlimited!

However, the current situation is that far too many manufacturers want to participate in this super-benefit live stream.

The overflow rate is as high as 500%!

Looking at the data in his hand, Chen Mo couldn't help but rub his temples—the merchants were too enthusiastic, but resources were limited, and they simply couldn't accommodate everyone, so he had to politely decline most of the collaborations.

He sighed, "So many businesses want to participate, but we can't arrange it. It's really a waste..."

Yang Mi rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment: "Since the '814 Welfare Festival' is so popular right now, and we can't possibly cater to all the merchants, could we let them organize their own events? And ride this wave of traffic together?"

"Let the merchants organize their own promotional activities?" Chen Mo frowned slightly; Yang Mi's suggestion was not bad.

However, Chen Mo immediately shook his head: "It's not that simple. Now that it's the 814 Welfare Festival, everyone's attention has been drawn to it. If businesses organize their own welfare activities, the effect will actually be greatly reduced."

"Think about it, users are currently obsessed with 'super benefit live streams.' If merchants hold their own promotions, users will think—is this just another case of false advertising? Are they just trying to ride the wave of popularity?"

The most crucial issue is actually the issue of credibility.

Why is it that Super Welfare Live, with its seemingly simple model, is so difficult for others to replicate?
That's the reason!
Yang Mi blinked and continued, "What I mean is, when it comes to giving out perks, why do you have to do it during a live stream?"

"What are your thoughts?" Chen Mo asked Yang Mi with some curiosity.

“Look, how about we organize a pre-event? Since so many businesses are willing to participate, why don’t you take the lead and turn this into a pre-event for the super live stream benefits, like a ‘Dragon Treasure Hunt’ event?” Yang Mi explained.

Chen Mo nodded. That was one way, but the time was too tight.

"Besides, don't you think that since it's the 814 Welfare Festival, having only one super welfare live stream is too monotonous? Other shopping festivals and mid-year promotions start their promotions well in advance, so shouldn't we have more welfare activities?" Yang Mi said excitedly.

“I think you could totally do a nostalgic comeback with all those events you’ve done before! Like the Dragon Treasure Hunt or the nationwide quiz with prizes, you could just do them all again, since you have plenty of business resources,” she continued.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo's eyes lit up. He thought to himself, "If you were to organize another event, it might actually be a bit troublesome. Without prior preparation, there wouldn't be enough time. If you rush into it, problems could easily arise, and you might end up losing more than you gain."

However, if it's one of the activities Chen Mo had participated in before, then the execution would be completely different.

Pinduoduo has always had promotions like "cut a price" and "invite someone to help and get cash," but unlike the genuine "Dragon Treasure Hunt" promotions of the past, Pinduoduo has been using the "0.01 difference" approach for years, essentially ruining these promotions.

However, this is inevitable. After all, business owners don't actually give out benefits like Chen Mo; they definitely have to calculate costs.

Moreover, these are long-term activities. If it were that easy, these activities alone would likely increase costs significantly.

But Chen Mo is different! He doesn't need to worry about these things at all, and it only takes a few days. Is it feasible? Absolutely!

However, although Chen Mo is a shareholder of Pinduoduo, to be honest, he also deeply resents Pinduoduo's tricks and tactics.

If the early stages of this campaign did offer some initial benefits, then now it's truly treating users like fools.

Therefore, this is also where Chen Mo hesitated.

He couldn't help but shake his head.

To be honest, he was hoping that this welfare program would have some positive aspects.

If it's just about giving away freebies, a super-freebie live stream would be enough. So, if we're going to do a pre-event giveaway, how can we make it more interesting and meaningful?

For a moment, he was also at a loss.

"Look at this, haha, your live stream actually had this kind of effect!" Yang Mi laughed as she showed Chen Mo the tablet.

However, another related trending topic has also made it to the top of the trending searches.

#I taught my grandma how to use TikTok#
This trending topic originated from photos and videos posted by netizens showing how they taught their gray-haired grandmothers how to register accounts and participate in prize draws.

The video was quite amusing and interesting, especially the way the grandmother looked at her granddaughter, which brought tears to the eyes of many netizens.

"Grandma isn't incapable of learning; she just doesn't want to learn so quickly!"

"I feel like crying for no reason. Is Grandma hoping you'll teach her how to use TikTok? No, Grandma just wants to spend more time with her precious granddaughter!"

"I suddenly thought of my late grandmother. I wanted to teach her how to use TikTok, but I never had the chance!"

"Thank you Chen Mo, and thank you 814 Welfare Festival. Because of this, I feel that I communicate more with my parents and grandparents than during the Spring Festival!"

Many netizens gave their thumbs up, saying that they are usually busy with work and rarely have time to go home. Of course, even when they do go home, they rarely spend time with their parents, let alone their grandparents.

On the contrary, it was the 814 Welfare Festival, and Chen Mo's super welfare live broadcast, that allowed everyone to participate, which spontaneously mobilized the whole family.

This thing is quite trendy, so older generations are definitely not as familiar with it as younger people. As a result, it has sparked a wave of long-lost family interactions.

Chen Mo suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"Do you think it's possible to use 'family affection' as the theme for this event?" Chen Mo couldn't help but ask.

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then looked at Chen Mo with shining eyes and gave him a hard kiss on the face.

"You're a real genius! You're amazing! Of course you are, and it's very meaningful!"

(End of this chapter)