Chapter 336 – The Great Deception in Public View

The scorching summer sun beat down relentlessly.

Ye Kuang felt the waves of heat assaulting him from above, his entire being growing increasingly restless and irritable.

Ever since accepting the challenge against superhumans, he had been sensationalized by countless media outlets, transforming overnight into a public figure discussed by all.

Truly, fame follows like a shadow, and as the saying goes: fame fears men, as fattened pigs fear slaughter.

Today, Ye Kuang found himself suddenly surrounded by a swarm of media personnel.

“Mr. Ye, could you share where your confidence stems from? How does one reverse their fortunes and dominate the urban landscape?”

“Vulgar! How could someone of Mr. Ye’s stature be addressed with such common questions? I ask you, among those who bear heavy burdens in this world, who doesn’t possess a broad mind? Am I right, Mr. Ye?”

“Enough! Your questioning truly drags down our collective intelligence. While broad-mindedness goes without saying, how could we describe Mr. Ye’s magnificent achievements so simply and carelessly? Let us at Flying TV Station reveal something – Mr. Ye has saved the nation from peril not just once! Remember that time when…”

The words spilled out like endless ammunition from a magazine, accompanied by flying droplets of saliva.

As the speech continued, it gradually lost all restraint, growing increasingly exaggerated with each passing moment.

Suddenly, countless camera flashes erupted in rapid succession, synchronized with the Flying TV Station worker’s relentless rap-like delivery. It was as if they had witnessed everything firsthand, clearly desperate to pin labels like “Youthful Hero” and “National Role Model” onto the increasingly flushed subject.

Regardless of whether anyone actually believed these claims, the speaker’s vivid and passionate expressions alone were enough to capture the attention of numerous onlookers.

Witnessing this spectacle, Ye Kuang couldn’t hide his thin-skinned nature, eventually interrupting the increasingly enthusiastic narrative.

“Respected friends, please hear me out. As the saying goes, every man has a share of responsibility for his country’s rise and fall. I believe everyone would step forward when faced with matters of national importance. As for having a broad mind, how could someone like me possibly claim such virtue?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but adopt a solemn expression, as if addressing not just media representatives but the entire world, while demonstrating his humorous side: “That lady there, yes, you! Please move your camera slightly to the left. Yes, just like that, perfect.”

After finishing this remark, he inevitably cleared his throat before launching into his lengthy speech: “There’s always uncertainty in everything, but what everyone might not know is whether there’s only one superhuman. We should uphold the great aspiration of worrying before the world worries, and enjoying after the world enjoys.”

This scene was naturally broadcast live, instantly claiming the top spot in viewership ratings.

For a while, regardless of how vividly Ye Kuang delivered his speech, every word and phrase radiated the image of a learned pillar of society with global concerns – along with the title known only to insiders: “The Great Deceiver in the Public Eye.”

Even below the television screen, Pang Hu and his three companions widened their eyes in recognition of a certain shameless individual.

“Hey, isn’t that Little Ye? How did he get on television? This kid’s something else…”

“Wow, it really is him! Good heavens, what are all these things listed below?”

“Multiple magnificent achievements? Wait, that can’t be right. When did he become the national youth Martial Arts champion?””Not just that, look everyone, he’s starting to show off again – pushing a car with his palm to save a mother and daughter, sustaining serious injuries that once gripped countless people’s hearts.”

On the program.

Ye Kuang appeared neither haughty nor humble, then spoke eloquently: “With so many talented individuals emerging nowadays, how could my modest skills possibly catch everyone’s attention? Today, I’ll take this opportunity to clarify a fact…”

Before he finished speaking, his tone suddenly grew more solemn: “In today’s ever-changing world, we need more people with aspirations to jointly shoulder the responsibility of building great undertakings. Over the past century, perhaps everyone has forgotten who paid the heavy price to achieve our current situation. Though this land nurtures its people, this shared living environment under the same sky belongs to every one of us.”

At this point, Ye Kuang inexplicably sighed deeply, nearly moved to tears, and continued with rare passion: “Though I’ve digressed, we should currently focus more on cultural development. In our increasingly restless lives, everyone enjoys the various benefits brought by material wealth, unaware that our world is gradually declining.”

“This is abnormal. Though cultures may differ across regions, we should advance hand in hand. Only when this world becomes better can our lives become more secure.”

As his intermittent speech concluded, the venue inevitably erupted in waves of applause.

One might say that when it comes to those who can speak eloquently in public view, there’s probably only the great bluffer Ye Kuang.

Unbeknownst to others, seeing the growing crowd around him, he couldn’t help but feel secretly anxious.

Because he had finished speaking, yet the numerous media in the front rows showed no signs of dispersing.

His words resonated with countless people’s inner voices.

Everyone yearns for a better homeland, yet inevitably conflicts over trivial matters.

Undeniably, this is deeply ironic.

Ye Kuang: “Do you have any more questions?”

Only then, as he spoke these words, the entire venue fell into inexplicable silence.

Clearly, everyone was stunned by his speech.

Regardless of how Ye Kuang delivered his inspiring narrative, his aspiration to build an ideal world alone demonstrated his great ambition.

“Mr. Ye, may I ask how old you are this year?”

“That, yes, you there – please step forward.”

“Mr. Ye, what’s the matter?”

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Ye Kuang wore an unpleasant expression and said: “First, I must clarify a principle. When asking about a woman’s age, everyone understands this is a taboo subject. Similarly, shouldn’t this apply to us male comrades as well?”

As he spoke, his expression suddenly turned fierce, and he said sternly: “Do you know how painful this age topic is for me? But since you asked, I naturally must explain, otherwise certain people might start gossiping.”

“Um… then Mr. Ye, how old are you?”

“This humble one, though untalented, is in the prime of youth – just twenty-four years old.”After speaking, Ye Kuang abruptly snatched a microphone from a reporter’s hand and grinned boldly, “Borrowing this for a moment—shouting at the top of my lungs earlier was rather unbecoming. Alright everyone, are there any more questions? Let me preface this by saying I’m a bit slow-witted, so please ask meaningful questions!”

“Of course, Mr. Ye, feel free.”

“Mm. Who else has questions? If I can answer them, I’ll hold nothing back.”

“Mr. Ye, what are your thoughts on the superhuman incidents?”

“Let’s save that topic for the end. Next question.”

“Mr. Ye, we’ve long heard you practice martial arts and must be quite skilled. Why not demonstrate for everyone here? It would broaden our horizons and perhaps correct misconceptions about martial arts traditions.”

“Ah, this Young Miss has hit the nail on the head. Martial arts not only strengthen the body but also foster relentless self-improvement. Very well, since there’s some interest, I’ll boldly make a fool of myself…”