C20 The Opera Top of the Pacific Touched Millions of Netizens!

"Opera 2" has garnered quite a bit of attention. Other songs have started to see some scattered plays and downloads. That's why the numbers are climbing so quickly. Clearly, Conboat hasn't continued to promote him, but they haven't restricted his reach either.

Qin Mo currently doesn't have any funds to leverage, so his options are limited. He has to rely on the songs' inherent appeal to attract organic traffic and convert fans. When the virtual panel's popularity count hit the ten million mark, only half an hour had passed since the song's release.

Qin Mo chose another music platform to release his latest single. He uploaded the newly recorded "Sad Pacific" on QiuQiu Music. This is a heartfelt rock ballad by a past artist, known for its simple yet profound lyrics and a soothing melody. The song once shook the music scene when it was released in 1998, becoming a hit across the ocean.

Qin Mo's criteria for selecting songs are straightforward. First, it must fit his "Mr. Vicissitude" persona—gravelly voice, emotional, and a love song. Second, it should have been popular before, easily recognizable, and quick to gain traction. He's not here to indulge in artistic pretensions; he needs to make a splash in the entertainment world by singing whatever gets popular fast!

The sincere and moving lyrics of "Sad Pacific" resonate with the public's emotions. He plans to use this song to climb the QiuQiu Music charts!

In front of her computer screen, urban professional Lina Xu had just wrapped up her workday. She stretched and prepared to shut down her computer. Just as she was about to close the music app running in the background, a notification popped up.

"Mr. Vicissitude, Qin Mo, has released a new song! Check it out!"

"A new song from him?" Lina muttered to herself. A few days ago, she had caught Qin Mo's street performance after work and was captivated by his music. She had followed his account, eager for more. Previously, there were no tracks from him on the music app, so Lina had been listening to his songs on Conboat. Now, to her delight, Mr. Vicissitude had released a song on her favorite platform!

Feeling like a true fan, Lina quickly clicked the link. She put her headphones back on and immersed herself in the rich, raspy voice that she adored. Qin Mo's unique sound was utterly captivating to her.

"Is leaving really cruel?"

"Or is gentleness the real shame?"

"Perhaps the lonely don't care."

"No days, no nights, no conditions."

"Is the road ahead truly dangerous?"

"Or is betrayal the real kindness?"

"Maybe avoidance is just easier."

"Rumors and whispers in the wind."

As Lina tapped her foot to the rhythm, she pondered, "The intro is great, but the first few lyrics could use a bit more punch!"

If it weren't for Uncle Qin Mo's new song, she might have closed the music app. She continued to listen.

"The ship I'm waiting for hasn't arrived."

"The person I'm waiting for still doesn't understand."

"Loneliness silently sinks into the sea."

"The future isn't here, but I still am."

"If the tide goes, so does my heart."

"If the tide comes and you're still not here."

"Floating and sinking, the past resurfaces."

"Memories return, but you're no longer there."

After another verse, the chorus soared.

"One wave hasn't settled before another crashes in."

"In the vast sea of people, amidst the storm."

"One wave barely passes before another is gone."

"A lifetime, like waking from a dream."

"Deep in the Pacific, deep in sorrow."

By this point, tears were streaming down Xu Lina's face. The song touched the deepest corners of her memory. She never expected such a lighthearted, lyrical rock song to make her cry.

Last year, she ended a profound relationship. High school desk mates, they dated for eight years, only to be defeated by reality. The sky-high housing prices in Carrimon turned its strivers into work machines, desperately earning money. Who has time for love? And who can afford marriage?

Everyone seems to live like an isolated island, waiting alone, watching the tides rise and fall, only to be disappointed time and again.

Xu Lina remembered the sweetness of the past, feeling a heart-wrenching pain.

"This song really hits home!"

The ever-progressing melody and lyrics draw you into the song's mood!

Xu Lina wiped away her tears and listened to it twice more.

At first, the song seemed ordinary, but the more she listened, the more it resonated.

In the end, she found a hint of freedom in the sad lyrics!

She realized the song, with its lonely and painful tone, was full of inspiration!

That sense of loneliness and endless waiting—should she retreat and avoid it, or bravely push forward and explore? Her heart was always in turmoil, yet she refused to back down...

She clicked download, saving the song on her computer and phone.

She even set it as her ringtone...

That night, thousands of people across the country, just like Xu Lina, listened to Qin Mo's "Heartbroken Pacific"!

They were moved by the complex emotions entwined in it...

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After releasing the song, Qin Mo immersed himself in his world of novels.

He spent the whole night browsing through the top novels on Journey Literature Network and Red Fruit Novel Network.

Qin Mo mainly checked out the titles, summaries, the golden first three chapters, and the major climax within the first hundred thousand words.

Understanding the trends in online novels gave him more confidence.

He wasn't just able to publish online novels; he could also venture into traditional publishing! Online novels often run into hundreds of thousands of words, while traditionally published novels typically range from 50,000 to 200,000 words. The plot is more concise, and writing them takes less time.

After gathering all the information, Qin Mo began working on his second novel. This time, he chose "The Eleventh Son" by Gu Long. Back when Qin Mo was in school, online literature hadn't yet become popular, and his classmates were all talking about classic martial arts stories. Gu Long, a master of modern martial arts fiction, was particularly popular. Qin Mo's favorite was "The Eleventh Son"! The protagonist, with his blend of solitude, carefree attitude, and deep sense of loyalty, captivated Qin Mo.

He read the book five times and even broke down the plot in detail. Later, "The Eleventh Son" was adapted into films multiple times, and Qin Mo watched every version without missing an episode. So, he was very familiar with this martial arts novel, making it easier for him to write!

Qin Mo pulled an all-nighter to finish the first draft of "The Eleventh Son." As the sky turned from dark to light, he rubbed his eyes and stretched. Even with his strong stamina, his body wasn't invincible. Staying up all night writing was tough on him. Qin Mo then went to bed for some much-needed sleep.

When Qin Mo woke up around noon, he checked his phone and, wow, there were dozens of missed calls. They were all from an unfamiliar number. It seemed urgent.

Just as Qin Mo was about to call back, the phone lit up again. The person was calling once more!

Qin Mo pressed the answer button. A polite male voice came through.

"Hello, is this Mr. Qin?"

Qin Mo replied, "Yes, it is!"

"I'm Ding, the head of QiuQiu Music. You can just call me Ding. I noticed the impressive performance of your song 'Sad Pacific' and wanted to ask if you're interested in selling the rights?"