The Paper
Latest recorded position: #17 on Sep 28, 2026, 8:28 AM CST.
Across 2 retained daily records, the best recorded rank was #17. From the first retained rank (#18) to the last (#17), this listing rose 1 place.
Scenic Area Responds to Spending 30 Million Yuan Searching for NPCs: 7,000 Applicants, Calling the High-Priced Recruitment "the Dumbest Way"
景区负责人回应“花3000万寻找NPC”：已有7000人报名，拿天价招NPC “这是最笨的办法”
ThreadEast first recorded "Scenic Area Responds to Spending 30 Million Yuan Searching for NPCs: 7,000 Applicants, Calling the High-Priced Recruitment "the Dumbest Way"" on Sep 27, 2026, 8:19 PM CST. It has been observed on The Paper, with 12 hours between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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#17Last observed rank
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Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | The Paper | #17 | #17 | 1 |
| 2026-09-27 | The Paper | #18 | #18 | 1 |