Urban God-level Youth-Chapter 579 - 581: Traffic Surge

Qin Hao logged into Wei Yan and saw that, sure enough, many people were discussing the red packet promotion of Xinghai Social Software. Many were showing off the red packets they had received, creating a form of advertising benefit invisibly.

Amao Net Shopping did quite well, with more than two billion in giveaways. On average, even the least lucky could grab a dollar, with some getting as much as seventy to eighty.

But Amao Net Shopping had only that one-time event. Once it was over, there were no more promotions, and now, virtually every netizen was waiting for the Xinghai Social Software's ten o'clock red packet event.

The download numbers for Xinghai Social Software once again surged like a geyser, and concurrently, the download numbers for Xinghai Browser were also skyrocketing.

The New Year red packet event had certain conditions; one needed to have downloaded specified apps, and only then could they participate in the red packet event.

It wasn't just Xinghai Social Software and Xinghai Browser—downloads for AiKu Video, Chao Music APP, HY Live Broadcast Platform, Fire Sound Short Video, Latest News APP, and others also soared dramatically.

Those companies had also put in some money, not much, but Qin Hao still made some fairly significant recommendations for them.

Because Qin Hao was driving traffic for them, he was essentially earning money for himself. The higher their user traffic, the more money they would give to Xingyu Network Communication Company each month.

This cooperative model made many Internet companies very comfortable, unlike the three giants' domineering practices that required selling shares and such. This was a brand-new Internet paradigm.

Qin Hao had no intention of acquiring those companies; he just needed to control a few key Internet traffic apps.

No matter what others did, as long as he held control over browsers, social software, and e-commerce platforms—these high-traffic apps—other Internet companies would have to treat him with the deference shown to an elder brother.

The most important was Star Domain Network. Once it completely dominated the domestic market in the future, he could easily erase any app software and make it disappear from the online world.

That was the most terrifying aspect, and if those people were smart, they should be able to see it.

When the three major carriers got shut down and the three giants of the Internet were overthrown, that's when the strength of Star Domain Network would truly show.

At that time, he would be the uncrowned king of the Internet, with an influence greater than that of the current three giants combined. That was where the prowess of Star Domain Network lay.

After browsing online for a while, it was ten o'clock, and the red packet event of Xinghai Social Software was launched once again.

Qin Hao also logged in and made a few attempts, "Congratulations! You've snatched an 18.88 yuan cash red packet. The red packet has been placed in your Xinghai wallet. Bind a bank card, and you can withdraw at any time."

In about three minutes, the red packets were all gone, and then the next red packet event was announced: for the New Year red packet, with two billion yuan in total prizes, downloading apps like Xinghai Browser and AiKu Video was required to participate.

Many users didn't have enough memory on their phones; they had to uninstall many other apps and download these specific ones instead.

After all, in the future, they could use Star Domain Network to access these apps for free, rendering the others useless.

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"Watch the Spring Festival Gala and then grab red packets at twelve o'clock."

"Watch the Spring Festival Gala while waiting to grab red packets, so delightful."

"Mr. Qin is so generous; I actually got a 99999 yuan cash red packet, which is like a year's salary for me."

"So exciting, Mr. Qin is so generous, and Xinghai Social Software is very easy to use. From now on, I'll be using Xinghai Social Software."

Seeing the good reactions on Wei Yan, Qin Hao turned off his phone and went to sleep. Tomorrow would be the first day of the Lunar New Year, and according to tradition, he would have to pay New Year's visits in the morning.

The next morning, just as dawn broke, Qin Hao was woken up by his father. After getting up and washing up, he went to the neighboring house of Qin Youmin.

After paying New Year's visits to his uncle and aunt, Qin Hao returned home. After breakfast, he went to Du Wanrou's home to convey his new year wishes.

After sitting there for a while, Qin Hao left, asked for Xia Qing's home address, and then went to her place.

Along the way, Qin Hao's phone wouldn't stop jingling with messages, all from his company colleagues or business friends sending New Year's greetings.

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Qin Hao had his phone send back replies one by one. He was using the most high-end Blueberry Smartphone, which, after being instructed, could complete the tasks flawlessly without the need for him to operate it himself.

This was the convenience of artificial intelligence.

Around 9:30 A.M., Qin Hao arrived downstairs at Xia Qing's apartment.

He took the elevator up alone and rang the doorbell to Xia Qing's place. She quickly opened the door, smiling as she saw him, "You're here."

Stepping into the room, Xia Qing's parents, Xia Yingjie and Tian Rong, were sitting on the sofa. Seeing Qin Hao come in, Xia Yingjie turned to him with a hint of a smile, "Xiao Hao's here, please, take a seat."

Their daughter had told them everything about her and Qin Hao, sparing no details.

Initially, upon learning the news, they were uncomfortable. Qin Hao used to seem so honest; they hadn't expected him to be so fickle-hearted.

Xia Qing had told her parents everything to prevent any misunderstandings in the future. Although it was unpleasant, as long as she insisted, Xia Yingjie and his wife would find it difficult to object.

Qin Hao said with a smile, "Mr. Xia, Auntie, today is the first day of the New Year, I've come to wish you both well."

According to the customs of his hometown, paying a New Year's visit meant kneeling, but in the city, a bow was the common practice.

"Alright, alright, what era are we in that you're still talking about paying New Year visits? Come, sit down, Xiao Hao," Tian Rong said with a smile.

Qin Hao and Xia Qing took their seats on the sofa, and Tian Rong handed them a batch of nuts and sunflower seeds.

Xia Yingjie looked at Qin Hao and said, "I'm aware of your relationship with Xiaoqing. If I find out you're toying with her feelings, I wouldn't mind going to jail—I'd still have to kill you."

Xia Qing: "Dad, why bring this up during the New Year's celebration?"

Tian Rong also tried to soothe the situation, "Old Xia, what's gotten into you? Xiao Hao, don't mind him, he's just like that."

He was Xia Qing's father. Had it been anyone else, Qin Hao would have made sure they spent the rest of their life in a wheelchair.

It was a father's love for his daughter, and Qin Hao understood, considering he was with Xia Qing.

He said with an embarrassed smile, "Mr. Xia, rest assured, I definitely won't let Xiaoqing down."

Xia Yingjie glanced at his daughter and sighed, "I hope you can live up to your words."

"Mr. Xia, Auntie, what are you doing these days?" Qin Hao changed the subject.

Tian Rong answered, "Ever since that incident, Old Xia fell ill, but now he's almost fully recovered. We can't just sit around doing nothing, so we're considering starting a small business, something like a fruit supermarket."

Qin Hao: "Uncle, Auntie, do you have any plans to start an engineering company again?"

Xia Yingjie: "Engineering isn't so easy to get into; it involves a lot of connections. I never had strong connections before, so I could only pick up small projects and even had to pay kickbacks to people."

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