C13 The Big Internet Celebrity Spike Bullied Me with His Voice

Love it, so uplifting!

This motivational style is great, just as good as the emotional vibe of "Twilight"!

Please, sir, sing "Twilight" soon! I can't stand it if you don't! I need to hear it every day; I love it so much!

Qin Mo really cares about his fans.

He was part of the entertainment industry in a past life, so he knows how to take care of his reputation.

A celebrity's success hinges on fan support. Some stars get famous and then get arrogant, treating fans like fools, and when things fall apart, they have the hardest fall.

Qin Mo picked up his guitar and started playing the intro to "Twilight."

After finishing "Twilight," he performed his newly released song, "My Future Is Not a Dream."

"Because I don't care what others say."

"I have never forgotten myself."

"My promises to myself."

"My dedication to love."

"I know my future is not a dream."

"I live every minute seriously."

As Qin Mo sang the last lines of the song, a connection request suddenly popped up.

He set down his guitar, frowning as he checked it.

In his previous life, he mainly worked with celebrities, and while he had some knowledge of live streaming, he wasn't an expert.

This connection request was probably from another streamer wanting to link up.

Qin Mo joked with his viewers in the chat.

"What is this, do you guys know?"

"I'm too old for this stuff!"

"Is it a challenge? Is there a penalty if I lose?"

“It's not one of those streamers begging for tips, right? I can't do that!”

“Should I accept the call, guys?”

Just then, a sharp-eyed viewer noticed it was a famous music influencer from Conboat! This influencer had over ten million followers! While other music influencers relied on looks or covers, this one, known as "Spike," was all about original music!

It's Spike! This is going to be good!

Hurry up and click accept, let's see a live showdown!

The charming guy is singing live! Let's go, we need a winner today!

Encouraged by his followers, Qin Mo accepted the connection. The screen split in two, revealing Spike's live stream.

Spike greeted confidently, “Hello, nice to meet you!”

Qin Mo smiled, “Nice to meet you, Spike!”

Spike continued, “I'm not here to waste time. I'm challenging you today!”

Qin Mo replied, “I'm all ears!”

Spike proposed, “Let's take turns singing. Each of us will perform an original song, and we'll see who gets more gifts. The loser faces a penalty!”

Qin Mo was surprised. Having just arrived here, he hadn't heard of Spike before. With so many influencers on Conboat, he hadn't looked into them, and his memory was blank on this.

Now that they were connected, he couldn't just search for Spike's info. Regardless of Spike's talent, the songs Qin Mo had released were timeless classics from Earth.

Just talking about the song "Dusk" shows how powerful it is, holding the top spot on music site charts for two years!

Spike, are you confident enough in your talent to take on this challenge?

"Uh... well..." Qin Mo hesitated.

Spike added, "Don't worry, the penalty is just symbolic, nothing outrageous. To show my sincerity, I'll go first!"

Spike started playing the electronic keyboard in front of him.

After just a couple of lines, Qin Mo frowned slightly.

Though Spike claimed to be an original artist, his songwriting skills seemed average. Qin Mo could even detect hints of other classic songs from Blue Star.

It seems that even Conboat's viral musicians are just "musical patchworks," or as we might say, "music tailors."

Yet, from the moment Spike began singing, the live stream's viewership skyrocketed.

It quickly soared to five million viewers online.

Turns out, Spike brought along some of his own fans, and the platform, noticing the competition, gave it a featured spot.

Spike chose "Sleepless for You Tonight," a slow, lyrical ballad.

The style was somewhat similar to "Dusk," but with some flashy techniques that made it seem like Spike had even more skill than Qin Mo!

Qin Mo remained calm and composed.

...

Meanwhile, in the brightly lit Conboat headquarters, the overtime operations team had started paying attention.

The skyrocketing numbers in Qin Mo's live stream made Manager Faang suspect data manipulation.

Manager Faang rubbed his nearly bald head and asked Zhang, who was in charge of data.

"I suspect they're inflating their numbers. Can you check Spike and Qin Mo's live streams to see what the real traffic is?"

A minute later.

Zhang reported honestly, "Aside from Spike buying around a hundred thousand bots, the rest is genuine traffic!"

Manager Faang was shocked, his bald spot gleaming even more. "All genuine traffic? Five million in five minutes?"

Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Yes, five million in five minutes. It's an incredible number. Since Conboat launched, only one person has reached such numbers!"

Manager Faang murmured, "I know, Yu Ke'er, but she had a fanbase before she joined. Qin Mo is a complete newcomer!"

Zhang, trying to please, said, "Manager Faang, maybe Qin Mo is the secret to going viral!"

Manager Faang nodded and addressed the other colleagues, "That's right, we need a two-step approach. First, try to get Qin Mo to sign a contract and secure exclusive rights to his songs! Second, launch some platform activities, like duets or collaborations with Qin Mo. It should be effective!"

"Understood!" the operations team responded in unison.

Manager Faang reiterated, "Keep an eye on Qin Mo. Give them more exposure, push for more challenges, prioritize quality users, and see just how much traffic Qin Mo can attract!"

"Uh..." Wang, in charge of promotions, hesitated.

Conboat's current traffic is very expensive, and it's tailored to each user, with high costs for quality users!

Manager Faang's instructions essentially meant unlimited exposure, a privilege no grassroots talent had ever received!

This surge in volume is equivalent to spending millions on advertising!

Manager Faang shot him a look. "What? You don't trust my judgment?"

Wang quickly shook his head. "No, no, it's just that it feels a bit risky!"

Manager Faang scoffed, "What's there to fear? If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility. Qin Mo is going to be the star of Conboat, the future number one. Just go all out!"

Wang mumbled, "What if we can't win the showdown? If the higher-ups blame us, I'll be the one taking the fall..."

But Manager Faang didn't hear him, his eyes fixed on the screen with absolute confidence.

In fact, since Qin Mo first posted a song on Conboat, Manager Faang had been watching him closely. Time and again, Qin Mo delivered stunning work and terrifyingly impressive visitor stats... The showdown isn't the end; it's just the beginning! Qin Mo is destined to soar on Conboat!

...

In the live stream room.

Spike already had millions of followers, with many loyal fans. Right now, they're all in the stream, setting the pace.

"Spike's new song is amazing!"

"I think it's way better than Qin Mo's. At least his high notes are more impressive!"

"Spike's skills are undeniable. Qin Mo just got lucky with the lyrics and melody!"

"The lyrics and melody Spike is singing now aren't bad either!"

"Go Spike, make this song legendary!"

"Uncle is still a newcomer. Even though he's older, he lacks experience and isn't as steady live as Spike!"

Qin Mo thought to himself, how many fake fans did Spike hire for this?