The onlookers were completely blown away.
"Damn! Xu Mo! It's actually Xu Mo!"
"Was it Xu Mo who discovered the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*?"
"I think so. Didn’t you see him sitting in the center seat?"
"Haven’t seen Xu Mo online for so long, and when he finally shows up, it’s for something this huge… His life is just too exciting."
"Who said Xu Mo hasn’t been online? He was just interviewed by the media today—he won 7 million!"
"Not just that, he was interviewed two days ago too, and that time he also won 7 million."
"Wait, what? He won 14 million in total?"
"Xu Mo’s life is my dream! When I first met him, he was just a regular office worker like me. Who would’ve thought…"
"Seeing Xu Mo doing so well makes me grind my teeth in envy!"
"..."
At this press conference, Xu Mo was just there to make an appearance. He didn’t have much to say, leaving the speaking to the experts on *Dream of the Red Chamber*.
Under the camera’s gaze, a rosy-cheeked elderly man began speaking.
"Hello everyone, I am the president of the *Dream of the Red Chamber* Research Association. The reason for holding this press conference is something you’ve probably already guessed. The content of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, one of the Four Great Classical Novels, was not entirely written by its original author, Cao Xueqin."
"The last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber* were lost for some reason. The ending we’ve all read was actually a continuation written by Gao E. All this time, the version of *Dream of the Red Chamber* we’ve been reading has been incomplete."
"However… from now on, everyone will be able to read the original ending of *Dream of the Red Chamber*!"
"Let me introduce the young man beside me—Xu Mo. He is the one who accidentally discovered the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber* in his ancestral home. He contacted us immediately… and thanks to Xu Mo, we are now able to see the original ending of *Dream of the Red Chamber*!"
"After this press conference, we will organize and collaborate with publishers to release the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Everyone will have the chance to read it."
"Additionally, the original manuscript of the last 40 chapters will be exhibited at Xu Mo’s private museum. Those interested are welcome to visit."
As soon as these words were spoken, the live chat of the press conference exploded once again.
"So it really was Xu Mo?"
"Damn, the original manuscript of the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber* is Xu Mo’s family heirloom?!"
"Xu Mo’s vision is incredible. With such a treasure, he didn’t even think about selling it. Instead, he immediately contacted the experts and held a press conference… If it were me, I’d have sold it for cash right away."
"If this treasure were really sold, wouldn’t it fetch several small fortunes?"
"Several small fortunes? You’re underestimating *Dream of the Red Chamber*. This is a priceless treasure!"
"Sell it? Buddy, you’d dare think about selling such a cultural relic? Do you want to end up in prison?"
...
In a villa.
Four women were scrolling through short videos.
They had already come across the news about the discovery of the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, but they didn’t pay much attention to it. After a brief moment of awe, they continued scrolling.
Suddenly, Zhou Qiaoqiao stumbled upon the official live stream.
"Xu Mo is live? Wait… this is the official live stream?!"
"Come quick! Xu Mo is on the official live stream! He’s the one who discovered the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*!"
As soon as she said this, the other three immediately gathered around.
When it came to news about Xu Mo, they were always deeply interested.
Originally not too invested in the press conference, the four of them were now fully engaged.
Each of them held their phones, watching the press conference with great interest.
The comments in the live stream, praising Xu Mo’s high moral standards and thanking him for allowing them to see the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, resonated with them.
As for the small handful of keyboard warriors criticizing Xu Mo, the four women behind their phones reported every single one they found… They simply couldn’t stand anyone badmouthing Xu Mo!
...
The highly anticipated press conference soon came to an end.
The experts on *Dream of the Red Chamber* briefly showcased the original manuscript in front of the camera. Of course, they didn’t reveal the entire content of the last 40 chapters.
The experts explained that they would revise and edit the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Once the editing was complete, they would publish it as soon as possible, allowing everyone to read it.
At the end of the press conference, the experts once again praised Xu Mo’s selfless spirit in front of the camera and the vast audience of netizens.
After all, if Xu Mo had chosen not to reveal this cultural treasure, no one would have had the chance to see it, and it would have remained hidden from the world forever.
The live chat was flooded with comments:
"Xu Mo is amazing!"
"Xu Mo is amazing!"
"Xu Mo is amazing!"
"..."
Although the press conference had ended, the event caused a massive uproar online that took a long time to settle.
Even the police officers joined in on the discussion.
The work group chat at the police station was buzzing with activity.
The officers discussed the matter all night long.
As a result, Wang Dachuan, who had finally won the lottery, was completely overshadowed by Xu Mo.
No one even paid attention to his lottery win anymore…
In a residential building in Ram City.
Wang Dachuan looked at the messages in his WeChat group, feeling a deep sense of disappointment.
He had thought that after winning the lottery, his colleagues would look at him in a new light. He had even imagined them calling him "Brother Wang" one by one, asking for advice on how to pick lottery numbers.
But now… that was clearly not going to happen.
No one was paying any attention to him!
"The joys and sorrows of humanity are not interconnected; I only feel their noise…" Wang Dachuan thought to himself.
...
The next day.
At the police station.
Even before work hours began, a crowd had gathered at the entrance of the police station, each holding a banner of gratitude.
They were all literature enthusiasts, devoted fans of *Dream of the Red Chamber*.
It was Xu Mo who had given them the opportunity to see the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, which had been considered lost forever by the literary world.
The banners were a spontaneous gesture of thanks.
As soon as Xu Mo arrived at the police station entrance, he was surrounded. People presented him with the banners they had prepared, expressing their gratitude.
There were so many banners that Xu Mo couldn’t carry them all. Eventually, the officers had to bring out several large boxes to store them.
"Goodness, that’s five full boxes! Our police station has never received so many banners before!" Han Fei watched as the officers carried in the boxes, his eye twitching. This was just too unbelievable!
Many officers at the station were also fans of literature. They approached Xu Mo, hoping to hear about the content of the last 40 chapters of *Dream of the Red Chamber*.
However, Xu Mo didn’t reveal anything. He had promised the experts not to disclose the content before the final edited version was published.
Seeing Xu Mo’s firm refusal, the officers didn’t press further and decided to wait for the experts to finish editing the manuscript.
...
At noon, the police station received an emergency call…