Lucky Streamer Draws Cards, Occult Variety Show Goes Viral

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Blurb:

Zhong Li is an ordinary unemployed person who unexpectedly binds to a metaphysical gacha System.

[Compatible spiritual medium constitution detected. Binding to the 3026th Global Fortune-Telling Master Simulation Contest System (Gacha Edition)...]

[Ding! Congratulations, you drew an S-rank metaphysical item: the Thousand Mechanisms Prophecy Tube]

[Ding! Congratulations, you drew an S-rank metaphysical item: the Misfortune Golden Flood Dragon Shears]

[Ding! Congratulations, you drew an S-rank metaphysical item: the Medicinal Cuisine Bagua Stove]

Zhong Li: “...”

What is this, a starting bundle of gold cards? Turns out I’m the lucky one!

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Armed with a pile of metaphysical trinkets she got wholesale, Zhong Li is invited to take part in the hit new metaphysical variety show, The Medium's Trial.

Netizens jokingly call it Metaphysical Trainee 101.

As a mere extra filling out the numbers, Zhong Li is shoved into a corner to watch the experts battle it out and tear each other apart.

Great, time to enjoy the drama!

● Skit 1

Client No. 1 provides their birth details and asks for a fortune reading.

The fate reader casts a series of divinations, then gives a tactful interpretation with a complicated expression.

“You were born into wealth and good fortune. You’re healthy and want for nothing. The only shortcoming is that your chart has the Hurting Officer paired with the Seal, which could mean some flaws in your love life.”

Zhong Li pulls out the Thousand Mechanisms Prophecy Tube and casts a reading.

Well, would you look at that. You used the birth details of your neutered dog!

● Skit 2

Client No. 2 keeps dreaming about their late father and wants the dream interpreted.

The dream interpreter asks for details, records the symbols, and tries to make sense of them.

“Dreaming of a deceased relative tapping at your bedside and trying to speak usually means they have an unfinished wish. Perhaps your father misses you very much.”

Zhong Li pulls out the Yin-Yang Spirit Telephone, a direct line to the underworld. Hello? Hello?

Well, would you look at that. The guest’s father was a writer, and his novel still needed an ending when he died. He was trying to send his daughter a dream so she would finish it.

● Skit 3

Client No. 3 says they’re near death, but a master told them that appearing on the show might give them a chance to survive.

The diviner starts with the Xiao Liu Ren method, counting on his fingers. “Rapid Joy, Lingering, Lingering. Rapid Joy means the situation may take a turn for the better, and your overall fortune is smooth. That’s a good sign. Hmm, two Lingering signs, so your benefactor is... in the northeast.”

As the diviner works through the reading, everyone’s attention eventually settles on the contestant seated in the far northeastern corner.

Production crew: Camera, get right in her face! Put it on the big screen!

Zhong Li is happily enjoying the drama while furiously pulling cards. The area around her suddenly goes completely quiet. Confused, she looks up at the camera and points at herself.

“Me?”

As she kept drawing cards, she became a breakout star on the metaphysical variety show.

[Note: Set in a fictional parallel world; fictional entertainment format. Believe in science.]

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What? You Can Feast During a Murder Mystery!

Blurb:

Li Zhi owns a murder mystery game shop that is on the verge of closing because business is bad.

Just as she loses hope and puts up a “Business for Sale” sign, a murder mystery System suddenly appears.

[Ding! Congratulations on binding to the exclusive Food-and-Game Murder Mystery System!]

[Draw cards to obtain murder mystery game sets of random rank. The accompanying food will be provided by the System.]

[Ding! Congratulations, you drew the N-rank game The Human Meat Bun Shop. Limited-edition food: buns.]

Li Zhi quietly sells off all the old games in her shop and starts over with a new store. With her exclusive food-and-game titles, she sets off on the path to success.

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Skit:

Years later, L.Z. Murder Mystery has become the hottest game shop in the city and claimed the top spot on Xicheng's Must-Eat List.

The comments section is packed and buzzing, with everyone fighting to get a seat.

The Con Artists' Tavern, March 29 at 7 p.m. We need two more, six spots taken. No lightweight drinkers. If you can hold your liquor, come along!

Strongly recommending Breakup Kitchen. The steak is insanely good. (P.S. Remember to grab the chef card so you can feast in the kitchen.)

Aaaah, anyone else understand? I’ve played Wish Convenience Store three times. The radish in the oden is unbelievably delicious!

Who gets it, guys? The braised dishes in The Witch's Cauldron have become a must-have for Lunar New Year's Eve dinner. If I don’t bring some home, I’m getting smacked!

Tremble, you horror games, comedy games, romance games, and deduction games. Every last one of you is turning into a food game!

Theme: Sweetness