Chapter 146 Here for Laughs?
Elizabeth and Raymond both spoke Veridianian fluently, so everything went smoothly for them, whether hailing a cab or arriving at the club.
In Eugene's group, only Brenda and Eugene spoke Veridianian. Eugene wasn't into today's schedule and wasn't paying much attention, so Brenda handled all the communication, arrangements, and performance. This was why she wanted to come abroad for a live variety show.
Nancy's group of three planned to try street performing first. If that didn't work, they'd look for hourly jobs. They didn't speak much Veridianian and used translation software, which caused many difficulties until they found a busy spot by a bridge.
When Elizabeth and her group arrived at the fencing club, the other two groups had already asked the production team for instruments to start street performing. They showed their passports and registered.
Elizabeth communicated with the fencing club on behalf of the production team. The manager not only let her participate but also allowed the competition to be live-streamed. The communication was also live-streamed with the manager's consent, showing a different side of Elizabeth. She was fluent in Veridianian and great at communication.
Elizabeth then read the participant information sheet to the live stream audience. Fans were impressed:
[Elizabeth doesn't need to be in the entertainment industry; she could make a living as a translator.]
[Not just make a living, but live quite comfortably.]
[I wonder how good Elizabeth's fencing skills are. I heard there are several non-professional experts on the list.]
[I believe in Elizabeth. If she dares to come, she must be confident.]
[Go, Elizabeth!]
Elizabeth's fans cheered for her, but there were doubters, like fans of Brenda, Kevin, Arnold, and Eugene. Elizabeth had previously helped Raymond refuse to team up with Eugene, upsetting many of Eugene's fans.
[Although this is an amateur fencing club competition, there are still many experts. Elizabeth is not confident; she's overestimating herself.]
[Yeah, I looked at the resumes of some of the participants; they're really impressive.]
[They could win awards in professional fencing competitions. What does Elizabeth have to compete with them?]
[Elizabeth is probably trying to hype herself up in the live stream.]
[If she can get into the top ten, I'll eat my keyboard.]
[She was so confident before, saying she would help her teammates succeed. It will be embarrassing if she doesn't place.]
[If she doesn't place, they might end up sleeping on the streets tonight. They've almost spent all their money.]
[So is Elizabeth actually bringing the other two along for laughs?]
Elizabeth's and Raymond's fans wanted to argue back, but their fan organizers asked them to stay calm. Constant arguing would affect the perception of other stars' fans and viewers. So instead, they just kept cheering for Elizabeth, which left a good impression on other stars' fans and casual viewers, the latter annoyed by the constant bickering and sarcasm from the other four's fans.
Elizabeth drew a number in the middle of the order and didn't disappoint the audience. Her posture and movements showed she was very skilled, almost like a professional. Elizabeth had traveled to various small worlds and always took the time to learn different skills. She had once learned fencing as a hobby in one of those worlds and took her learning seriously, never giving up halfway. Her fencing skills were comparable to those of a professional. She won match after match, advancing steadily.
In the end, Elizabeth beat the favorite and snagged first place, winning 15,000 Veridianian currency. Raymond and Gilbert were even more thrilled than she was. Raymond snapped a couple of photos of Elizabeth competing and winning, then took a shot of the prize money. He walked over and hugged her. "Elizabeth, you're amazing!"
Elizabeth hugged him back briefly. "I promised to make money for you guys, so I couldn't let you down."
Gilbert also gave her a celebratory hug. "You're awesome, Elizabeth!" He had been so nervous watching her compete that his hands were sweaty. He thought it would be impressive if she got third place, but she took first!
Arthur hadn't expected Elizabeth to win either. Watching the viewer count rise in the live stream, he smiled. "Looks like this group won't be poor today."
Their original plan was for the stars to work hard to earn money while traveling, creating some relatable hardships and laughs for the audience. But Elizabeth's group exceeded expectations.
The assistant director chimed in, "It's great. Audiences have seen enough of hard and poor travel. Something new is good. Many people can experience budget travel themselves, but fewer can afford luxury travel. Showing them high-end hotels and restaurants might inspire them to work hard and enjoy such experiences."
Arthur nodded. "If we look at it that way, Elizabeth's new approach might make our show even more popular."
The assistant director smiled. "It's not impossible."
They exchanged a glance, excitement in their eyes. If this episode's ratings went up, it could become the highest-rated and most popular variety show in a decade.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth's fans, along with Raymond's and Gilbert's fans, were celebrating in the live stream.
[Elizabeth is amazing!]
[Ha! That's my girl; she's just that awesome.]
[Elizabeth is incredible, actually taking first place.]
[And it's not rigged; I'm a fencer, and Elizabeth's level is professional.]
[Is there anything Elizabeth can't do?]
[The other fans must be embarrassed now.]
[Who said they would eat a keyboard? Hurry up and eat.]
[Elizabeth is awesome.]
[She really can carry the team. With this 15,000 Veridianian currency, they can have a good time for the next week.]
[Three people, 15,000 Veridianian currency for a week, they can eat, stay, and play well.]
[Elizabeth is amazing, earning a week's expense in one day.]
[Why do I have a feeling... with Elizabeth and Raymond's spending habits, plus Gilbert's inaction, they might spend the 15,000 Veridianian currency in just a few days.]
[Really? Can they spend that much?]
[Hard to say, suddenly I'm really looking forward to it!]
[I also want to know if Elizabeth will spend it all in a few days or a week.]
[Come on, let's make some guesses.]
Fans and viewers joined in the guessing game, making the live stream lively and cheerful. Fans of the other four just watched quietly, not saying anything after Elizabeth took first place.
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