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Weibo has always been a gathering place for celebrity influencers, where even a casual post can generate immense buzz. The trending topics on Weibo are practically the private domain of these stars; getting on the trending list is easier than going to the bathroom!
Today, however, a piece of news about Pantech University hosting a national robotics competition suddenly appeared on the trending list.
"How's it looking? Is there any buzz?"
"Is anyone discussing it?"
"Should we spend some money to hire some online promoters to hype it up?"
At Pantech University, a group of tech big shots gathered around, straining their eyes to look at the small phone screens. When it comes to their professional work, they are mature, steady, and meticulous, but now they are like children unable to calm down.
This is an experiment for them, and they worry about what unforeseen consequences might arise. They pay particular attention to the reactions from online communities, fearing that malicious individuals might orchestrate a coordinated attack.
This is not just paranoia! In previous years, notable figures in the tech industry have faced backlash online due to their emotional intelligence, language habits, and imprecise wording. A few celebrity influencers have even maliciously led discussions that incited angry and impressionable netizens to mock and ridicule.
"Let me take a look," said Vice Dean Zhang with a wry smile as he personally funded the trending topic.
Scrolling down with my head lowered, I discovered the National Robot Competition trending. Although it made the hot search list, it was more like a 'goalkeeper' for trending topics, and it seemed likely to drop off soon.
Opening the specific screen, my expression darkened. There were hardly any positive comments; most were veiled insults or sarcastic remarks.
"National Robot Competition? What is that?"
"How did this even make it to trending? Did they pay for it?!"
"Having money means you can do whatever you want. DISS Pantech University NN."
"Instead of using national funds for education and research, they waste it on trending topics. Don't they have any conscience?"
"Brothers and sisters, let's report this!"
"Report what? This is official, right?"
"So what if it's official? Taxpayer money shouldn't be wasted!"
Throughout the comments, aside from the bystanders who were just enjoying the spectacle, most people were mocking and ridiculing. The operation was too 'clumsy,' and the traces of buying trending topics were too obvious. Sharp-eyed Weibo users could easily distinguish between real trending topics and fake ones!
Several tech Big Shots had complex expressions—bitterness, helplessness, and deep concern. Where is the future of China's scientific research?
"How about we pool some money together to get Weibo to remove the trending topic?"
A somewhat younger middle-aged man had an impulse to spit blood, but he gritted his teeth and said, "If this goes on, those people might chase us all the way to the Pantech University website to scold us. That would be a serious problem."
Buying trending topics costs a lot of money, but withdrawing them undoubtedly requires even more, possibly several times or even ten times the amount spent on buying them.
This was their first time doing such a thing, and as "old-timers" in the tech circle, they were novices with only a superficial understanding of online operations. They were undoubtedly very inexperienced.
"What withdrawal!" The one who spoke was Elder Qi, whose eyebrows were completely white. As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone else fell silent, standing with their hands at their sides, waiting for instructions.
"Let the trending topic stay up there!" Elder Qi furrowed his brows and said with strong conviction, "What does a little criticism matter? When I was a crippled old man hiding in a cow shed back in the day, how much criticism and pointing did I endure? How much hardship and toil did we go through for New China to reach this point?"
His words were powerful and resonant, carrying a force that shook people's hearts. Everyone could clearly feel that within this elder's chest lay boundless passion and unwavering belief.
That fervent spirit flowed like the Yellow River, surging endlessly, with its essence etched deep in their bones. This was an elder who had walked through tumultuous times.
Not lacking in courage, faith, and strength! He glanced at the crowd and then focused his gaze on Vice Dean Zhang, who had spent his own money to buy trending topics. He paused and said, "At first, my old man's thinking hit a dead end. But now I understand that your approach, Xiao Zhang, is correct!"
"Since we are doing the right thing, no matter how much criticism we face, we cannot give up halfway!"
"If the higher-ups blame you later, just say it was my idea. I'm an old man; I’m not afraid of criticism..."
As time passed, this trending topic began to gain traction! Perhaps it was the novelty of news from the tech circle making it to the trending list for the first time. Despite the online mockery and ridicule, its popularity continued to rise.
In just over an hour, it climbed to the thirtieth position with great momentum. However, slowly but surely, a trending topic titled "Searching for Treasure Boys" with a video link shot up on Weibo. This surge immediately triggered a significant reaction.
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