Chapter 219

To many observers, Xinhai’s recent maneuver seemed quite clever. By leveraging the buzz on the internet, he was able to ride the wave and promote his new song ahead of time. Even though his opponents had chosen to vie for the charts anonymously, they still could not avoid falling into the trap he had set. Looking at the situation as a whole, Whale Fall had simply been in the right place at the right time, and he had made the most of the circumstances. If "Rivers and Mountains Map" had successfully taken the top spot, people might have thought Whale Fall’s victory was a bit opportunistic, but it wouldn't have triggered such widespread backlash. After all, a song must ultimately be judged by its quality. Given that each ID can only be used to download a song once, it is difficult to gain a massive advantage solely through the "filter" of fan support. However, the current reality is that "Rivers and Mountains Map" is in second place. This indicates that, in the eyes of many, there is another song that is far more popular. Consequently, controversy and mockery were inevitable. Some felt that Whale Fall had calculated every move, only to end up with nothing.