A week in advance, posters for the television program were plastered all over the planet.
The program's title, in gilded lettering, was "I Have Some Suggestions for the Planet Governor and the Commander."
Below it were the program's date and rules:
[The program will run from 7 PM to 10 PM, a total of three hours. During this time, you can call 6666666666 to connect to the program and offer your suggestions to the Governor or Commander. The cost of calls to this number will be covered by each city.]
[Suggestions should focus on planet construction, economic development, reporting of criminal forces, and public welfare. Speak freely, but spreading rumors is strictly prohibited.]
[The Governor and Commander will answer live and provide responses. All opinions and suggestions will be taken seriously and given final feedback.]
[The entire process will be broadcast live globally, simultaneously on television and online.]
Above the rules were large photos of Cen Yemeng and Jiang Ye.
Both individuals in the photos appeared solemn, with Cen Yemeng displaying a gentle smile.
Over a thousand copies of the poster were printed and displayed on advertising boards at spaceports, bus stops, subway stations, and walls in densely populated areas.
As soon as they were posted, large crowds gathered to view them, a circle of people of various skin tones.
"Is that the Governor? You've got to be kidding, she's so beautiful!"
"It must be Jiang Ye's wife. It's a galactic custom for a couple to oversee an entire planet."
"Can you actually get through on these calls? Isn't it just for show?"
"Who knows, might as well try. It'll probably be busy all the time, considering how many people will be calling."
"What should I say if I call?"
"Nonsense, say your suggestions! I have a lot of opinions about this planet!"
"Brother, aren't you afraid? That's the Governor and the Commander. If you call at eight to complain, you'll be buried by nine."
"Nah, don't worry, it'll be at least ten."
At the bottom of the poster was the website for the online broadcast, accessible by scanning a QR code.
The website's collection count surged.
Ten thousand, eighty thousand, one hundred sixty thousand...
Nine hundred thousand, one point eight million, two point five million...
Jiang Ye watched in bewilderment as the collection count surpassed seven million and continued to climb.
He messaged Tang Hanliu, confused.
"Is the collection data for the live broadcast website being faked? Where did seven million collections come from? We don't even have seven million people on this planet. Are the extra ones ghosts?"
Tang Hanliu replied, "Chief, you're mistaken. It's not that spooky. Many people have multiple devices, and each device counts as one collection. Backend data also shows IP addresses from other planets, about nine hundred thousand."
Jiang Ye asked, "Isn't it a global broadcast?"
Tang Hanliu explained, "Someone from our planet shared the broadcast website, possibly with relatives or friends on other planets. Viewing from alien planets will be very laggy due to insufficient signal strength."
Jiang Ye was already nervous about the global broadcast, and now knowing that aliens would be watching made him even more so.
Every morning, Jiang Ye and Cen Yemeng would head to the television station for training.
Training covered demeanor, speaking pace, and expressions.
Rehearsals for unexpected situations.
Preparation of answers for various tough questions.
Each day was packed from morning till night, leaving them quite exhausted.
The television station mobilized all available resources to bolster this global broadcast, with the entire staff on high alert!
Even some of the newly recruited alien teachers from Jiang Ye's Star Media University with relevant experience were brought in to assist.
Time flew by.
Finally, it was the day of the broadcast!
The official program was scheduled to start at 7 PM.
However, as early as 6 PM, the feed from the first studio began to air!
Only the visuals were shown, with no sound.
The ratings immediately began to soar, and a large crowd flocked to the website, exclaiming, "It's starting, it's starting," "Why is there no sound?" "No sound at all, are they showing outtakes?" and similar comments.
This was a joint decision by Jiang Ye and Cen Yemeng. It would showcase the studio's state before the program began, facilitate adjustments, and help alleviate their own nervousness. After all, they would have been broadcasting live for an hour before the official start, making them more accustomed to it.
The first studio was not large, and its furnishings were quite simple: a large round table, two chairs, and a screen on the table that could display various information. The microphones were clipped to their collars.
From 6 PM to 6:10 PM, Jiang Ye and Cen Yemeng were getting their makeup done.
The two spoke and laughed intermittently.
The viewers in the live stream were getting impatient:
"Does anyone know how to read lips!"
"Seeking lip-reading masters!"
"Why is there only video and no audio? I want to hear what they're chatting about!"
"Oh? Are they eating now?"
"What are they eating?"
"Abalone, sea cucumber, lobster, shark fin, leopard placenta?"
"Oh, I'm really curious, I really want to know what they're eating. If the camera just changed its angle a bit, we could see it! Throw away the cameraman's lunchbox!"
In the live stream, Jiang Ye and Cen Yemeng were indeed having their dinner.
Each had a large, opaque lunchbox in front of them, so their contents were not visible. The two frequently reached for their food and ate with gusto.
After a few bites, Jiang Ye picked up his phone, took a look, and then smiled, taking a photo of his lunchbox.
A golden message suddenly popped up in the live stream, from a stream administrator.
Jiang Ye announced, "I see many friends are curious about what we're eating, so I'll take a photo for everyone to see."
Instantly, millions of people clicked on the photo simultaneously.
Spicy lamb, Dongpo pork, dried squid, wood ear mushrooms with yam, fried noodles, and shredded vegetables with peanuts. The shredded vegetables included carrots, bean sprouts, and lettuce.
The live stream immediately became lively.
"The Commander's meal isn't as lavish as mine!"
"I thought there would be some rare delicacies, but it's all home-style cooking."
"Binhai City's Xianwei Grand Restaurant will launch a similar set meal tomorrow! The large Commander's Set is 78 yuan, and the small Commander's Set is 48 yuan! Delivery service is available within Binhai City!"
"They're eating well. My instant noodles suddenly seem unappetizing!"
"Petroleum City's Hua'e Xianghui Tower Grand Restaurant is now offering the Commander's Set, which includes all the dishes Commander Jiang is eating tonight, at an amazing price of 88 yuan! Order now and dine with the Commander!"
Following this, Cen Yemeng also posted a photo.
Her food had a completely different style.
Date cake, peanut brittle, mahua, tangerines, diced apples, pork and egg rolls, red bean sticky rice.
Her caption was an ancient Chinese saying: "Those who eat meat are brave; those who eat grain are wise."
The live stream was immediately flooded with comments:
"Hongtian City's Wulu Grand Restaurant will launch a Governor's same-style set meal. The large Governor's Set is 68 yuan, and the small Governor's Set is 38 yuan! Delivery service is available within Hongtian City!"
"Petroleum City's Hua'e Xianghui Tower Grand Restaurant has launched a new Governor's Set, including all the dishes Governor Cen is eating tonight, at an astonishing price of 88 yuan! Order now and dine with the Governor!"
"The couple isn't eating the same things."
"These restaurants are incredibly fast!"
"My ordered Commander's Set has already been dispatched. I hope it won't disappoint me."
"I just ordered the Governor's Set. I want to eat with the beautiful Governor!"