Whether it is true or not, Shi Jiumei doesn't know either.
For a trending search this prominent, unless it's a major event that really captures the attention of most netizens, it naturally climbs to the top positions.
Otherwise, most of it is paid traffic.
This staff member had already received instructions from superiors, saying there's no way they could sell the trending spot to Shi Jiumei.
However, they couldn't reveal the reason to Shi Jiumei.
This staff member was in a tough spot.
So, they had to half-lie, half-truth, mixing in some facts.
In any case, they told Shi Jiumei seven parts true, three parts false.
Although the staff member seemed sincere.
But Shi Jiumei is not really stupid and clueless.
The other party was making excuses and gave her an option she simply couldn't afford.
Whether it's the first or second trending spot, she can't afford it with her financial resources.
Or rather, it's not that she can't afford it.
