The livestream chat was filled with suspicion and ridicule...
Few anticipated messages appeared, only one in ten.
However, just as Dean Li was about to step down and announce that the system's chief engineer was Gao Fei, something triggered a network mechanism.
The livestream, which had only 50,000 viewers, rapidly gained another 60,000 to 70,000 viewers in twenty seconds.
The current online audience count in the livestream is over 100,000.
Now, Gao Fei's name is like a traffic magnet; anything associated with it guarantees a surge in popularity.
Backstage at the press conference livestream.
The staff were dumbfounded by the continuously soaring data.
This was insane; just by mentioning a name, the viewership was nearing 200,000 in less than a minute.
And this was in the morning, when many internet users were still asleep.
An online audience approaching 200,000 in one minute, truly terrifying.
"Where is Gao Fei? Why hasn't he appeared yet?"
"Could it be that they're using Gao Fei's name as a gimmick to attract viewers to the livestream?"
"It's almost been a minute, and he still hasn't appeared. The press conference staff definitely learned from online trends."
"I knew it. With Gao Fei's capabilities, how could he possibly be the chief system engineer? It must be someone with the same name."
"He's so slow to come on stage; this Gao Fei must be a wise old man with white hair."
The waiting netizens flooded the chat again.
Just as everyone was getting impatient, Gao Fei, dressed in a formal suit without military insignia and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, finally took the stage.
He hadn't been delayed in coming on stage due to stage fright during the past minute.
Instead, a leader from above had suddenly ordered that the chief system engineer, Gao Fei, change into a military formal uniform.
The primary reason was the previous online rumors and public opinion.
Therefore, to further solidify Gao Fei's credentials and make him more convincing to the outside world, he was asked to change into a formal suit without military insignia.
He was already a reserve member of the military, so wearing a formal uniform on stage would have no impact.
As Gao Fei, clad in a cyan military formal suit, stepped onto the stage, he immediately elicited gasps from the audience.
Instantly, the press conference venue erupted in a cacophony of camera shutters, the rapid flashes of light almost outshining the overhead lamps.
In the online livestream.
"The chief system engineer really is Gao Fei, my goodness!"
"I said it would be Comrade Xiao Gao, and now his appearance has solved the mystery."
"I never expected the chief engineer to be Gao Fei. A young contemporary movie star delving into scientific research; his path is incredibly unconventional!"
"Gao Fei looks amazing in this military uniform, like a walking mannequin. But I have a question: why can he wear a military uniform?"
"Don't forget, Gao Fei is a reserve member of the military and can be enlisted at any time. Him wearing a military uniform to a press conference is perfectly fine."
"I'm a hater of Gao Fei, but after today, if I still try to hate him, based on his contribution, I voluntarily withdraw from the hater team."
The livestream chat was flooded with comments about Gao Fei's dazzling appearance.
Regardless of whether they were fans, haters, or passersby, no one was criticizing him; all comments were overwhelmingly positive.
However, Gao Fei could not see the online comments at the moment. After reaching the stage, he took a deep breath and smiled at the cameras below, nodding.
"Hello everyone, I am the chief system engineer of the civilian navigation system, Gao Fei!"
He calmed his slightly nervous and excited mood and introduced himself to the camera.
After a brief introduction, Gao Fei clicked on the computer at the podium and pointed to the screen behind him, which displayed a satellite.
"Does anyone present recognize the satellite in the picture?"
He asked with a smile, looking at the audience.
Soon, a reporter from Channel 2 quickly responded, "That's the Longbei satellite launched in January of last year!"
"That's right, it is indeed the Longbei satellite. But do you know its significant purpose?"
Gao Fei continued speaking from the stage.
The audience members looked at each other and gently shook their heads.
The Longbei satellite was launched in January of last year, and the media only provided brief news introductions.
As for the satellite's functions, the officials did not provide any explanation, so everyone was unclear.
Seeing the audience shaking their heads in confusion, Gao Fei no longer played coy and stated directly, "The Longbei satellite's function is to serve the next generation of navigation systems. The Longbei satellite can provide all-weather, high-precision, and real-time positioning services..."
Now that the new generation navigation system has been successfully developed, the Longbei satellite's functions are no longer confidential.
Gao Fei being able to discuss the Longbei satellite's functions on stage means he has received permission from higher authorities to disclose this information.
After explaining the Longbei satellite, he began to introduce the civilian navigation system.
"I guess everyone present, as well as those watching on television and computers, are eagerly awaiting the civilian navigation system. So, let's get to the main topic."
Gao Fei clicked the switch on the computer, and the functions of the navigation system appeared on the screen in text form.
When everyone had assumed that the civilian navigation system was merely a simplified version of a map, they were all shocked by the text descriptions on the large screen.
The livestream was also rapidly scrolling.
"I thought the new system was just a virtual simplified map. I didn't expect it to have real-time positioning!"
"Besides positioning, there's also voice broadcast. In the future, you can just follow the artificial voice when driving."
"The route calculation and guidance function above can help people find simple and quick routes. It's not only for cars but also for walking and cycling. It's incredibly convenient."
"Look at the shared location function. This directly allows both parties to share their location. Isn't that a powerful function for catching someone cheating?"
"Location tracking is purely a powerful function for the police to combat crime."
"The civilian navigation system developed by our country is a step ahead of all other countries globally. Even the United States is still using paper maps."
Netizens were praising the civilian navigation system.
And at the press conference, the media representatives below also did not expect the civilian navigation system to have so many functions.
After Gao Fei finished introducing the navigation system's functions, he began playing recorded footage of practical demonstrations.
Watching the demonstration footage playing on the screen, all the viewers of the livestream were giving the civilian navigation system a resounding thumbs-up.
"Holy crap, did you see that? The electronic map just now seemed to be 3D technology, not a flat map."
"The route calculation and voice function are integrated very well. Once you speak a destination, you can follow the voice guidance the entire way."
"With this navigation system, it will significantly reduce the trouble for truck drivers on long journeys."
"Didn't you notice? The person just now walked and cycled with the navigation software, and it also recorded their steps, heart rate, etc. It even alerted them if their heart rate was too fast, and there's an emergency function. Gao Fei has truly developed the civilian navigation system to its fullest!"
Text descriptions were ultimately not as impressive as the practical demonstrations.
After watching the recorded demonstration of the navigation system, the viewers of the livestream were eagerly anticipating the official launch of the navigation system software.
After introducing the main functions of the navigation system, Gao Fei's task at the press conference was finally complete.
The professors from the research and development team would then summarize the navigation system.
Returning backstage, Gao Fei had just sat down to drink some water when Yang Guochun approached and asked, "Xiao Gao, how is the defense system for the civilian navigation system coming along? You know, as soon as our country releases a technological project ahead of others, we face attacks from hackers and computer experts from the United States."
"Rest assured, leader. During the project submission period, we focused on the defense system. As long as it's not a global hacker attack, the United States alone cannot penetrate it!"
Gao Fei assured with great confidence.
Dean Li also chimed in, "Old Yang, you can put your mind at ease. Before the release, we invited those people from the Peng Hong Alliance in our country to test the defense system. In a week, even their thirty top technical personnel only managed to breach the first firewall. If you're still not convinced, you can ask higher authorities to contact computer personnel from Big Mao Country for testing."
Yang Guochun nodded thoughtfully and directly contacted higher authorities in front of both of them. After all, the Longguo civilian navigation system was the world's first project, and they could not be careless about defending against foreign hacker attacks.
After Yang Guochun finished his call, Gao Fei slyly walked up to him and whispered, "Leader, I have something I'd like to consult you about."
"What is it?"
"As the chief engineer of the civilian navigation system, can I use this patent for free?"
Yang Guochun raised his eyebrows and asked meaningfully, "You want to use this patent for free. Are you plotting something again?"
Gao Fei glanced at Li Chenghao, who was looking on with curiosity, smiled apologetically at the dean, and then pulled Yang Guochun aside.
A moment later, Yang Guochun exclaimed, "Holy crap."
Then, Dean Li saw Yang Guochun's face filled with shock and astonishment.
He subtly moved forward and faintly heard Yang Guochun speaking with excitement and fervor.
"Xiao Gao, if this is truly the case... forget free patents, I can directly apply for you to enter Long..."
"Rest assured, leader... I will definitely contribute it to the country first..."
Hearing the fragmented conversation, Dean Li furrowed his brow slightly. What was this brat up to now? Yang Guochun looked as if he had won a lottery of hundreds of millions.
After about two minutes, Yang Guochun glanced at Li Chenghao, who was eavesdropping, and coughed, "Alright, I believe you can do it. Work hard. As long as it's for the country, I will shield you from any trouble."
"Thank you for your support, Grandpa Yang!"
Gao Fei grinned and did not bring up the topic again.
After he was called away by staff for a solo interview, Li Chenghao approached and asked, "Old Yang, what did you discuss with that kid? You look so excited and proud, tell me about it."
"This is another classified project, a five-star level of secrecy."
"Five-star secrecy?"
Dean Li looked astonished. Yang Guochun patted his shoulder and said meaningfully, "Old Li, just wait. Within three years, you will be proud to have mentored that kid."
Hearing these meaningful words, Li Chenghao's eyes darted.
"Related to technology?"
Yang Guochun smiled without answering.