On the first floor of the hotel, in a specially cleared interview room.
"Sister Xue!"
Gao Fei smiled in surprise when he saw that the interviewer was Tang Xue.
"What, you don't want me to interview you?"
"Not at all, it's an honor!"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the interview officially began.
The interview questions were the same as before, asking when Gao Fei joined the R&D team.
Whether he encountered any problems in the R&D team, and so on.
Gao Fei, who was already accustomed to interviews, answered fluently.
He knew exactly what to say and what not to say, maintaining a good balance.
However, he was unaware that this interview was live, not pre-recorded.
In the副直播间 (sub-livestream) of the press conference.
The title read: "Chief General Engineer of the Navigation System - Gao Fei, Exclusive Interview."
The interview had not even started, but over 100,000 netizens were already waiting, just by the name alone.
When Gao Fei appeared on camera and the interview began, the number of online viewers soared.
In the livestream, tens of thousands of comments flooded in every second.
[Gao Fei said he joined the R&D team in May, and news about him being involved in illegal activities broke out at the end of May. No wonder he didn't clarify it in person.]
[Yu Min is truly despicable. Gao Fei, as the Chief General Engineer of the civilian navigation system, was slandered by Yu for being involved in illegal activities when he wasn't prepared. He should be shot.]
[Fortunately, the official departments helped Gao Fei clarify, otherwise that news of being involved in illegal activities would have been a lifelong stain.]
[Rumors stop with the wise. If it weren't for those marketing accounts, gossip blogs, and anti-fans stirring up trouble, no one would have believed Gao Fei was involved in illegal activities.]
[As a Gao Fei hater, I have to say, now that Gao Fei can make a scientific research project that benefits the people of Longguo, I will no longer hate him.]
[I was also a Gao Fei hater. After watching the press conference for the civilian navigation system, I deeply regret my past judgments. I used to think Gao Fei was too arrogant and conceited, but he truly has the capital and strength to be so. I'm a convert now!]
[Thinking about it now, Gao Fei led Longguo's film industry to go global, and now he has developed a navigation system that benefits the public. If I continue to hate him, I wouldn't be human!]
Suddenly, the comments in the livestream saw a complete turnaround.
Thousands of Gao Fei's former haters were repenting in the comments, and then converting to fans.
In their eyes, Gao Fei was not only a leading actor in the entertainment industry but also a member of Longguo's scientific research community.
Therefore, solely based on the navigation system that could benefit the entire nation, the haters had no reason to continue their animosity.
And the number of fans of the Yuanfei Studio account once again broke through forty million.
The fan count was growing by tens of thousands every half hour, and it was estimated that it would break the forty million mark within two to three days.
Just as all the haters began to turn into fans, and some neutral viewers also started to follow the studio account, everyone commenting their blessings on the latest post.
Gao Fei learned that the interview was live, and the atmosphere began to shift.
After asking some procedural questions, Tang Xue continued, "Mr. Gao, now that the civilian navigation system has been successfully developed, do you have any research goals for other technology projects?"
"Not for now. I want to rest for a while and work on other projects."
"What projects?"
Tang Xue casually asked.
But as soon as she spoke, she acutely sensed that something was going wrong.
Gao Fei, sitting opposite her, grinned, looked at the camera, and said, "I will be releasing a new novel online soon, a brand-new genre, brand-new content, a completely new type of novel that everyone has never heard of.
Also, I previously invested in a technology company, and their product will be launched soon. I hope everyone will support it then."
Just as he was about to advertise cosmetics, Tang Xue snapped back to reality from her surprise and quickly interrupted him.
In the livestream, the haters who had just been repenting heard Gao Fei advertising and were all stunned for about five to six seconds.
In the blink of an eye, the haters suddenly exploded.
[Holy crap, I finally started to change my mind about you, Gao Fei, and now you're shamelessly advertising again!]
[Damn it, I was just starting to become a fan, and then you suddenly advertised. I'm unfollowing, unfollowing. You're too shameless!]
[Good for you, Gao Fei. You always surprise me. I've decided to be your hater for life. No one can stop me.]
[Just a neutral viewer here. Comrade Xiao Gao always catches people off guard, but this is his style. If he were too serious, I'd be a bit unaccustomed to it.]
[As a neutral viewer, I don't want to comment on whether Gao Fei is shameless or not. But since Gao Fei mentioned a new novel, that's worth looking forward to. As long as he publishes a novel, he'll surely prepare for a movie.]
[And the technology company's product, with Gao Fei's capabilities, the product's launch will surely shock people. As a neutral viewer, I look forward to his novel and his technology products.]
[As a fan, I like Gao Fei's unconventional style. This is his exclusive interview, so what's wrong with advertising?]
[The sudden advertisement finally shows me the familiar Gao Fei. It seems he hasn't been defeated by online rumors. I'm looking forward to his works.]
Neutral viewers and fans thought it was Gao Fei's personal interview, so advertising was not surprising.
Everyone was looking forward to his new novel and new products.
But the haters, who had finally put aside their prejudice against Gao Fei.
His sudden shameless advertising once again solidified their determination to remain 'Gao haters'.
At this moment, in the interview room.
Tang Xue glared at Gao Fei, utterly speechless.
The two advertisements had caught her off guard. If she hadn't had prior experience, it would have been difficult for her to salvage the situation.
After the interview ended, Tang Xue fiercely pinched Gao Fei's pressure point and said speechlessly, "You brat, if you want to advertise in the future, tell me in advance. You always make me clean up your mess."
"Sister Xue, please go easy on me. I won't dare to do it again. I'm sorry!"
Gao Fei gasped sharply, his face crumpled in misery, and said, "Wasn't I just making the best use of the situation? I promise I won't advertise on your show again. I swear!"
"Believe you, my foot!"
Tang Xue rolled her eyes at him and pinched him again, "Alright, the press conference is about to end. Let's go upstairs."
At ten in the morning.
When Li Chenghao, Liao Kexun, Gao Fei, and the R&D team took a group photo on stage, the press conference officially concluded.
The departing reporters, before even returning to their offices, had already started writing news about today's press conference in their cars.
As professionals, writing articles on their laptops in cars was something they were accustomed to.
At ten past ten.
The official social media accounts of Longguo's first to eighth channels simultaneously released the news.
The news headlines on each account were roughly the same.
Civilian navigation system in the front, Chief General Engineer Gao Fei in the back.
Upon release, the three major social platforms immediately placed the news on the trending list and pinned it.
Other official agencies and media social media accounts in Longguo also re-posted all the news.
Netizens who had not watched the livestream.
Upon seeing the trending news and articles.
They were both shocked by the progress and updates in Longguo's navigation technology, and incredibly surprised by Gao Fei's identity as the Chief General Engineer.
The neutral viewers, fans, and haters who were only now paying attention to the trending news and articles could never have imagined that Gao Fei, a popular figure in the entertainment industry and the owner of an investment company, had gone into scientific research.
And the project he developed was a navigation system that benefited the people of Longguo.
As the popularity continued to grow, Gao Fei once again became a sensation online with a different identity.
Beyond the internet, his influence in reality also began to spread.
Longguo's official channels, having just finished the live broadcast, had not yet aired the recorded version.
However, local television stations in various provinces across the country, after clearing their scheduled programs, began airing the recorded livestream of the press conference.
Fengyun City.
Yang Lan, because her son was Gao Fei, was now a well-known figure locally.
She didn't have the habit of watching TV in the morning; she usually prepared exclusive recipes for the barbecue sauce for franchisees.
After preparing the recipes, she would go to the market to buy groceries as usual.
But today, as soon as she arrived at the market, the sudden enthusiasm of some vendors made Yang Lan feel surprised.
From the moment she entered, every vendor greeted her warmly, and some even gave her fruits and vegetables for free.
But Yang Lan didn't accept them, and even if they were forced upon her, she would quietly leave the money.
Finally, a middle-aged man selling pork solved her puzzle.
"Sister Yang, Xiao Fei has really made a name for himself. Not only is he a star, but he's also an important national researcher."
"Researcher?"
Yang Lan looked puzzled.
It wasn't until the middle-aged man mentioned the press conference for the civilian navigation system and showed her the news on his phone that her confusion was finally resolved.
Looking at her son in a military uniform, standing confidently at the podium.
Yang Lan's eyes welled up, but her face was filled with pride.
...
Gao Fei's childhood friends, high school classmates, and teachers were now all following the trending news and watching the recorded livestream.
Huang Zhicheng, the former grade director, who was now the vice principal of Fengyun City No. 1 Middle School.
He looked at Gao Fei speaking on stage on television, his face filled with unconcealable excitement and pride.
Old Huang glanced at his son, who was still playing computer games, and sighed helplessly, "Comparing people makes one angry. If Gao Fei were my son, I'd probably be promoted by now."
His wife rolled her eyes at him, "As long as our son doesn't cause trouble. Looking at the entire Longguo, you'd be lucky to find one talent like Gao Fei out of ten thousand."
"That's true. As my student, I'll have something to brag about at meetings from now on."
....
At Hu Xu's home, Gao Fei's best friend.
Hu's father looked at the spirited Gao Fei, then at his son playing games on the computer, and suddenly became angry.
He pulled out a "Seven Wolves" cigarette and flicked it.
"Gao Fei is your best friend. Look at him, he's involved in scientific research projects, and you're still playing computer games and looking for online girlfriends. You unaccomplished brat!"
Hu Xu was stunned by the slap. When he came to his senses, he shouted with red eyes, "Old Gao, you've made a name for yourself again, you monster!"
....
Wang Shiyu, who used to consider Gao Fei her goddess.
Looking at the brilliant Gao Fei, her face was filled with dejection.
Wang Shiyu took out her phone, looked at a suitor who bore some resemblance to Gao Fei, and replied to his message.
"Let's date!"
....
Wang Group Building.
Wang He, who had just woken up and arrived at the company, was immediately pulled into his father's office as soon as he stepped in.
*Slap!*
The commercial property contract he had previously signed with Gao Fei was thrown on the desk.
Wang He looked at the contract, confused. Just as he thought his father was going to scold him, he heard his father say, "Redraw the shop contract with Gao Fei. Rent the shops in Wanke Commercial Plaza to Gao Fei for free, and we won't take any profit."
"What the heck, Dad, did something happen to you? Or is Gao Fei your illegitimate son?"