@CryptopreneurBrainboss, you are a talented and smart guy. But hey don't you think you should motivate him a little instead of saying that he get that merit out of luck.
I am also thinking the same, He was lucky there. OP still not get the intent of merit. Instead of contributing anything, OP is thinking of "speculating" without any research/facts.
This was the reason:
[TOP-200] Members who support newbies - Thanks! If you are saying you only give merit because of this ^
Then it's not cool bro, it looks like you are only doing this things for your own recognition, but I know it's not becoz you're a good person.
It is just not a good mention hehe! peace

I guess you did not comprehend it correctly.