[Hahaha! Reporter Chen is Cifera's ultimate fangirl!]
[When others get knocked out: Save me! When this reporter gets knocked out: Thank you, idol!]
[But this reporter is so cute! I love her!]
[Her acting is so over-the-top. Compared to that, even Little Bingbing's serious acting, though a bit stiff, feels genuinely real.]
[The image of Cifera supporting the reporter into the restroom just now looked like an idol helping a drunken fan. Hahaha!]
[Cifera's inner monologue: Did I just dig my own grave?]
[Back to the main topic, as expected, Cifera is targeting Starry Light.]
[Cifera's disguise technique is finally coming! I can't wait!]
[I wonder if it's as impressive as Lord Lin claims.]
[I'm convinced the Cifera who emerges will be identical to Reporter Chen!]
Because Cifera entered the women's restroom, the camera's view remained outside the door.
Inside a restroom stall:
As soon as the door closed, Chen Luo immediately "recovered" her senses and asked excitedly in a hushed voice:
"Cifera, can I faint now? What pose should I strike?"
Cifera couldn't help but chuckle, replying softly:
"Just relax. Lean against the wall, close your eyes, slow your breathing, and imagine you're really asleep.
"No matter what happens or what you hear outside, don't open your eyes or come out until the press conference ends. Can you do that?"
"Yes!"
Chen Luo immediately leaned against the partition wall, tightly closed her eyes, and focused on regulating her breathing. She added in a low voice:
"Don't worry, Cifera! I've had professional training... well, does binge-watching dramas count? I guarantee my acting will be even more convincing than Officer Nie's!"
Cifera couldn't help but smile. As she observed the overly cooperative fan-turned-reporter, she thought wryly:
Cooperative, yes, but your acting skills are about as good as Little Bingbing's!
Without wasting any time, Cifera took Chen Luo's Reporter ID and equipment bag and headed for the cubicle.
Seeing this, Chen Luo couldn't resist asking, "Don't you need to watch me transform? And shouldn't you change clothes too?"
"No need. Just stay put inside and relax. Thanks for your help, bye~"
After closing the cubicle door, Cifera silently opened the System Panel. She had sensed earlier that she had gained a new Ability:
New Lies Become Reality Acquired:
Imposter (Trust Level: 5,000,000+):
Shadow and light are your blades, your bones the parchment on which you write. From the formless, you create a thousand forms.
Empowered by the Trickery authority, you can instantly and flawlessly transform into anyone you've ever seen, without any preparation.
Note: The ability's strength depends on your Trust Level. Disguises involving complex characters beyond your ability's capacity will inevitably fail.
"Imposter" was an ability that had briefly surfaced and vanished during Cifera's time at the Pursuit Team's base. Now, she had finally coaxed it forth once more.
Moreover, upon acquisition, it had already reached a Trust Level of 5,000,000+. This demonstrated the advantages of having a substantial base of personal popularity: though many viewers couldn't witness her actions directly, their unwavering trust drove them to believe unconditionally.
Earlier, while enjoying desserts outside, Cifera had been patiently awaiting a suitable target for her next impersonation.
The sudden appearance of Chen Luo, her ardent fan, proved to be an unexpected stroke of luck, saving Cifera considerable effort.
Had it been someone else, they might not have been so willing to cooperate in playing the victim.
It would definitely take more effort to securely assume someone else's identity and use it convincingly.
With that thought, Cifera listened carefully through her cat ears, confirming that Chen Luo was the only person in the restroom and that no one was approaching. She then silently activated the power of the "Imposter."
Five minutes later.
In the live broadcast footage, "Reporter Chen Luo" emerged from the women's restroom—or at least, that's what the audience believed!
She had her signature shoulder-length pink hair, slightly tousled and curled, which shone brightly under the hallway lights.
Frameless glasses perched on her nose, and she wore a cream-colored thin knit cardigan, a striped shirt, dark jeans, and flat ankle boots.
Her City Express Reporter ID swayed gently against her chest with each step, while she firmly held her recorder and a somewhat heavy equipment bag.
Her demeanor carried the characteristic nervousness and rushed urgency of a young reporter, even habitually adjusting her glasses—a gesture perfectly mimicking Chen Luo herself.
[Holy shit! Don't tell me this is actually Cifera!]
[Height, build, and appearance check out! Hair color, glasses, outfit, recorder, and bag—everything matches! But most importantly, even the vibe is spot-on!]
[Cat Family Disguise! Absolutely terrifying!]
[No, I still can't believe it. This looks exactly like Reporter Chen!]
[Exactly! I think Cifera was just acting the whole time. The real Cifera is probably hiding in the restroom.]
[Look, she's about to walk out of frame! What's the Director doing?]
[What do you expect? The Director's probably completely stumped! Should they follow her or not? That's the million-dollar question right now.]
The Bullet Comments were right. Behind the scenes, the Director was genuinely torn.
Watching Cifera emerge from the women's restroom, the GPS signal from her phone still registered, but it was as if a completely different person had appeared.
Remembering Cifera's endless schemes, the Director genuinely feared she had given her phone to Chen Luo and deliberately evaded the Heaven's Eye surveillance.
At that moment, he tossed the decision—to follow or not to follow—to Chief Director Guo Tao.
Guo Tao knew there was no time for hesitation. Remaining in place would lead to a live broadcast disaster.
After a few seconds of deliberation, he barked:
"Follow her! Treat her as Cifera and keep filming!
"But assign someone to monitor the restroom entrance via Heaven's Eye. If anyone resembling Cifera emerges, report immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
With the Chief Director's instructions, the Director immediately followed "Cifera," who had already walked away.
[The camera's moving! It seems the Production Team still believes Cifera can disguise herself.]
[I can only say, that's the right choice.]
[You're so certain?]
[Because Reporter Chen's acting just now was absolutely atrocious. If that were really her, how could she remain so calm and natural while knowingly deceiving the audience?]
[Damn, bro, you're sharp! That makes perfect sense!]
[Now this is getting interesting! Let's see what Cifera, disguised as a reporter, is planning!]
On screen,
"Chen Luo," played by Cifera, carried her equipment bag, nodded casually to the staff, and smoothly swiped her Reporter ID through security.
Her figure eventually disappeared into the private elevator leading to the press conference hall on the top floor.
Meanwhile, on the third floor of the Pursuit Team's base,
the door to Nie Bing's room opened.
Little Bingbing, who had been "unconscious" for nearly a day, finally "woke up."