Stanley paused and took a deep breath for dramatic effect, "I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for you."
Severin did not expect Stanley to undergo such a drastic change of character. Rather than holding a grudge against Severin for the so-called punishment, he seemed incredibly grateful to Severin.
Severin raised his wine glass and said with a chuckle, "Haha, I guess that's fate for you!"
"Wait a second. What are all of you talking about? I can't make head or tail of your conversation." Sofia was a little bamboozled. "So from what I understand now, you became an internet celebrity because you lost a bet to Severin and had to be punished?"
Stanley smiled awkwardly. "Hehe, that's right. I earned more than enough money after becoming an internet celebrity, and to top it all off, I was recently approached by a movie director to make a movie. It's always been a lifelong dream of mine, and I'm pretty stoked that I now have the opportunity to make it come true!"
It was clear that Stanley did not care much about the money that he could earn from taking up that job. He wanted nothing more than to be an actor!
Sofia smiled wryly and said, "I don't get it. How did you become an internet celebrity after being punished? Now you've got me curious about what happened!"
Stanley answered awkwardly, "Well, Miss Sofia… I can't be that direct about it."
His words amused Sofia yet again. "Really? Honestly, I'm pretty surprised that an internet celebrity would be this approachable."
Stanley said, "My brother-in-law is the county governor. If he can keep a low profile when the Four Great War Gods called him master, then there's no excuse for an internet celebrity like me to do the same. I appreciate what I have right now, it's more than I could ask for." Stanley then smiled and said, "My goal is to reach a hundred million fans. Now that you've followed me too, that's one more fan closer to my target."
Stanley's attitude had made a 180 turn compared to before. He turned into a humble and carefree man, much like the proverbial prodigal son.
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