The next day was the Origin mobile phone launch event.
The launch event was still held at the international convention center of the Haiyan Grand Hotel.
Origin Company's official website also announced the new Origin phone's price: 6888!
This price also led to much discussion. The media, which had been closely watching, was reporting on Origin Company's mobile phone launch.
The various headlines were eye-catching.
[Where does the Origin phone's price get its confidence?]
[Has Origin Company gotten arrogant? Origin phone competes with Apple!]
On the basis of domestic phones generally costing around 3000, how could a newly produced phone deserve such a price? And was this price positioning considered high-end or low-end?
Many media outlets were also discussing the price set by Origin Company.
Some were more polite, merely suggesting that the initial phone price shouldn't be set so high. After all, Origin Company had only recently gained expertise in software, and mobile phones involved more than just software; they also required supporting hardware.
The impolite ones, especially many foreign media outlets, directly entered mockery mode, ridiculing Origin Company for overestimating itself, thinking that a partnership with Microsoft meant it could compete with Apple and Android.
Even many foreign talk show hosts had already booked their next show's theme.
Chinese netizens were outraged. Origin Company was now everyone's backbone. A tech company that could surpass foreign companies in technology across the board was considered one of their own. How could they let outsiders bully them?
Where there's debate, there's buzz. As expected, the trending topics, which had already given up resisting, were once again dominated by Origin Company. Even six of the top ten trending topics were related to Origin Company.
"Origin phone"
"Origin Company partners with Microsoft"
However, Origin Company showed no reaction, seeming somewhat stubborn. They decided to release the phone simultaneously online and offline, stocking 500,000 units of Origin phones.
They would also broadcast the launch event live on major platforms.
This undoubtedly slapped in the face those who were pessimistic and made supporters of Origin Company even more excited.
What confidence Origin Company had would be known shortly.
The launch event was scheduled for 3 PM. Origin Company even publicly invited the Weibo accounts of well-known domestic and foreign mobile phone manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Vivo.
These companies also publicly announced that they would attend the Origin phone's new product launch event.
This shocked everyone with Origin Company's boldness, and everyone sensed something unusual.
Origin Company was openly challenging these companies!
What was most intriguing was that Apple announced it would send a manager.
This left people with much to ponder. It seemed Apple's usual arrogant style was evident.
Amidst this undercurrent of tension, the Origin phone launch event proceeded as scheduled.
Many people attended, including leaders from famous brands. Lei Jun from Xiaomi, Kwon Ji-hyun, President of Samsung Asia, Yu Chengdong, Vice President of Huawei... and a manager from Apple Asia...
The atmosphere at the launch event reached its peak when Bill attended with his wife.
Everyone knew that Origin Company and Microsoft were in a honeymoon period, so they understood the significance of Bill personally attending a mobile phone launch event.
When Bill appeared, the media couldn't wait to shove microphones into his mouth.
"Mr. Bill, what are your thoughts on the Origin phone?"
"Mr. Bill, what do you have to say about the Origin phone's pricing?"
"Mr. Bill, what's your opinion on the comparison between the Origin phone and the Apple phone?"
Questions came one after another, and Bill was clearly adept at handling such situations.
"I am very happy to attend the Origin phone launch event. As for many questions, I believe everyone will understand them well after experiencing the Origin phone. It's not very useful for me to say anything now, but one thing I can be sure of is that the Origin phone will be a revolutionary product, and its price will be worth it!"
After saying this, Bill refused to answer any further questions and went to attend the phone launch event with his wife.
Meanwhile, Chu Feng was backstage, but he was somewhat helpless because Zheng Yun was truly frightened.
Chu Feng originally wanted to go on stage, but Zheng Yun clung to his hand, repeatedly telling him not to cause any more trouble.
The previous hundred-billion-dollar bet hadn't given Zheng Yun a heart attack.
Only after Chu Feng's repeated assurances was he able to break free. Seeing Lin Lin smiling like a fox, Chu Feng waved his hand, and Lin Lin jumped away like a rabbit. As if realizing something, her face turned red.
Zheng Yun also looked at the two suspiciously but said nothing.
At 3 PM, the launch event began on time.
Since it was an invitation-only event, it included famous entrepreneurs, well-known news media, and even a few popular online streamers who were invited and overjoyed. Additionally, 50 lucky users were randomly selected from Xiao Ke users, with their travel expenses reimbursed, which also made Xiao Ke's fans very happy.
Those who were seated according to order found a black box in front of each person. The boxes were closed, making people curious about what was inside.
As the time approached, the lights in the venue slowly dimmed...
And in the center of the stage, a single point of light gradually began to shine.
As if by magic, a pattern of blue flames suddenly rose in the center of the stage, accompanied by surrounding music, giving people a feeling of excitement.
A mobile phone image appeared in the middle of the flames, slowly rotating surrounded by blue fire.
This magical display stunned everyone in the venue and the netizens watching the live broadcast.
They hadn't seen a screen on stage just now, nor any projection light. How did this appear?
As if reborn from fire, the mobile phone slowly descended from the light screen, and a delicate small hand caught the descending phone.
The light and shadow dissipated, and the venue lights turned on.
In the center of the stage stood a slender woman in a white evening gown.
The white off-the-shoulder evening gown, under the reflection of the lights, made her fair shoulders appear like white jade. Strands of dark hair cascaded over her delicate collarbone.
Coupled with her exquisite and pure face, it was no wonder people called her "Fairy Sister." She truly exuded an ethereal aura.
It was Liu Xuefei, the brand ambassador for Origin Company.
Meanwhile, the online live broadcast room was in an uproar.
[Fairy Sister!]
[Holy crap, it's really Liu Xuefei! I didn't expect Origin Company to invite Fairy Sister to host!]
[Dude upstairs, have some common sense. Liu Xuefei is Origin Company's brand ambassador.]
[Fairy Sister is so beautiful! This outfit makes her look like a fairy.]
[What a shame, I wish I had gone to the venue.]
[Only if you could get in. You need an invitation to enter.]
The popularity of the live broadcast room surged dramatically. Even those who weren't initially interested quickly tuned in upon hearing Liu Xuefei's name.
As for Liu Xuefei, because she was Origin Company's brand ambassador, she had received an invitation from the company to attend and host today's Origin mobile phone launch event.
Backstage, she had seen Chu Feng but didn't greet him.
Since parting ways with Chu Feng last time, Liu Xuefei hadn't heard from him. She had no choice but to message him herself. She never expected that this guy, Chu Feng, would be so clueless. As a major celebrity, she had taken the initiative to contact him, yet he always acted so indifferent. It made Liu Xuefei want to pry open his head and see if he was made of wood.
At the launch event, Liu Xuefei knew she was supposed to go on stage with the phone. However, the magical scene had also left her dumbfounded and almost scared.
The flames were too magical, too realistic. They were so realistic that if they hadn't lacked heat, she probably would have run away. Especially when she held the phone, the virtual phone actually merged into her hand, which was incredibly miraculous.
However, her excellent professional demeanor allowed her to quickly regain her composure and assume her role as host.
"Hello to all our dear guests and friends online. I am Liu Xuefei."
Her clear voice, like an angel's whisper, spread to everyone's ears through the surround sound system and the internet.
Warm applause filled the venue, interspersed with some shouts, making it feel less like a phone launch event and more like a celebrity fan meeting.
Some entrepreneurs in the audience frowned slightly. It felt a bit unprofessional, diminishing their anticipation for the Origin phone.
Liu Xuefei clearly realized this and didn't wait too long before proceeding with the introduction.
"Today is the launch event for the Origin phone. There are many questions online about how the Origin phone differs from other smartphones. Today, we will reveal the mysteries of this Origin phone."
After a pause, Liu Xuefei gestured behind her. "Now, please welcome the President of Origin Company, Chu Feng, to explain everything."
Chu Feng walked to the center of the stage amidst the applause.
"Hello everyone, I am Chu Feng!"
Having overcome his initial nervousness, Chu Feng now exuded a mature aura that made his presence undeniable.
Liu Xuefei looked at the spirited Chu Feng and couldn't help but get lost in thought again. This is the man worthy of me.
This thought flashed through her mind once more.
Chu Feng paid no mind to Liu Xuefei's thoughts. After his thanks, Liu Xuefei stepped to the side of the stage, leaving the spotlight for Chu Feng.
With a wave of his hand, Chu Feng caused a massive phone projection to appear in the center of the stage, much to everyone's shock.
This time, everyone could see clearly that there was no screen or projector involved.
How did this appear?
However, it wasn't the media's turn to ask questions, so no matter how anxious they were, they had to hold back. The audience in the live broadcast, on the other hand, could directly express their emotions.
[Holy crap, is that a holographic projection?]
[It's definitely a holographic projection!]
[Have you ever seen a holographic projection without a projector? This is augmented reality!]
[That's right, this isn't holographic projection at all, it's true AR.]
[Didn't they say AR wasn't possible with current technology? How did Origin Company achieve this?]
[I've tried holographic projection too. It can only project onto a surface and requires a professional projector. This looks like reality.]
[No need to say more, just worship it. I didn't expect Origin Company to have mature AR technology already.]
The entrepreneurs and media in the venue looked at Chu Feng and Origin Company with changed expressions.
This Origin Company's technology is incredible!
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