Everyone was impressed by Zhang Tianxing's advertising strategy. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that everyone in Zhonghai was asking the same question when they met now.
"Are you going to the Tianxing Smartcom launch event?"
"We definitely have to go. Such a huge event, and it's just a product launch. I have to see it."
"Right, we have to go. Besides, it's personally endorsed by Zhang Tianxing. Zhang Tianxing is a celebrity in our Zhonghai, a proud son of heaven."
"What a shame, he went to Harvard University as an exchange student, but only stayed for half a year before returning. If he had stayed for four years, he would have been amazing."
"I don't like hearing that. Harvard University is indeed impressive, but to be blunt, how many Harvard graduates actually return to work in China? Our Zhonghai University is different. Although its academic level is lower than Harvard's, most of the university students it cultivates end up working in China. That's the difference."
"You have a higher perspective, elder brother. I only saw the glamorous side of Harvard and didn't consider this aspect."
"However, speaking of which, Zhang Tianxing is still a university student. Recently, he's been busy starting a company, developing software, and investing in movies. Is he still studying properly?"
"That's a good question. I suspect his studies are finished. Those who can make money are bosses, and those who can study are secretaries. My elder brother taught me this, and I believe he's right."
"Actually, I feel it's pointless for us to go. We can't afford a mobile phone. One phone costs over ten thousand, plus the two-way charging. I can't afford it."
"That's a real problem. Having a mobile phone would be very convenient, but the price of this phone is truly exorbitant. Ordinary people simply can't afford it."
"It would be great if someone could bring down the price of mobile phones. That would truly be doing a good deed for the common people."
"That's fundamentally impossible. Think about it, the mobile phone manufacturers, the agents, and all sorts of price markups, they all want to make money. By the time it reaches us, the price has probably been increased countless times. We can't possibly buy mobile phones at a low price."
"There's nothing anyone can do about that. The prices of mobile phones on the market are what they are. Regardless, let's go see the spectacle. Besides, will Zhang Tianxing be launching a domestic mobile phone?"
"That's unlikely, isn't it? He's just a university student and doesn't have the capability to develop mobile phones. Also, are there any domestic mobile phones in China? They're all OEM products."
"Alas, that's a wishful thinking. I truly hope our domestic products can become stronger. I wonder when we'll be able to use our own domestically produced mobile phones."
"Go to sleep and dream. You can have anything in your dreams. It's impossible in the next two years."
Everyone burst into laughter, a strange sense of anticipation for the Tianxing Smartcom stirring within them.
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Time passed quickly, and it was soon the day of the Tianxing Smartcom launch event.
My goodness, it was a sea of people, everyone squeezing and jostling.
"Whoa, why are there so many people?"
"Haven't you heard? They say they'll be drawing lucky audience members on-site who will receive a Tianxing Smartcom directly. Although I know it's unlikely, what if it's me?"
"Yeah, yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. Even if I'm just a denominator, what if I become a numerator? Wouldn't that be fantastic?"
"Oh, those reporters in front are here too. It seems the Tianxing Smartcom is making a big splash this time. What are they trying to achieve?"
"Do I need to say? They want to capture the market."
As everyone looked on with anticipation, Zhang Tianxing walked onto the stage.
Zhang Tianxing scanned the dense crowd surrounding him. So many people had come, more than they had imagined.
"Dear ladies and gentlemen, hello. Here, I would like to introduce a new mobile phone, the Tianxing Smartcom, which I hold in my hand."
Zhang Tianxing displayed the Smartcom in his hand. A compact mobile phone appeared, its exterior a sapphire blue.
It looked incredibly charming, its exterior design was truly striking.
"Wow, this phone looks great externally. It's quite pretty."
"But what about the signal? And what are the charges? The two-way charging is a scam."
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"Everyone, please quiet down. What I want to emphasize is that our exterior design has applied for a patent. This is our independently developed product. Although most of the components are imported from abroad, this mobile phone incorporates our own proprietary patents."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in amazement. How impressive! This Zhang Tianxing was truly something.
Currently, all domestic mobile phone manufacturers were engaged in OEM production. They never expected Zhang Tianxing to start laying the groundwork for mobile phone patents.
However, it remained to be seen how far Zhang Tianxing could go. Nevertheless, this offered a glimmer of hope to the people.
This was just the first step in catching up with foreign advancements.
"Next, let's test its signal. We will now draw a lucky audience member to make a call on the spot, connecting them directly. Let us hear the voices of their loved ones."
Everyone screamed, and at the same time, many worried about Zhang Tianxing.
They had initially thought Zhang Tianxing would directly demonstrate the capabilities, but unexpectedly, they would randomly select an audience member to make a call. This was a huge risk. What if the signal was poor?
This was a live demonstration, and if it failed, there would be no chance to recover.
Guo Jiajia, standing beside him, glanced at Zhang Tianxing and whispered, "Should you perhaps make a call to the leadership of the telecommunications company with this phone first, to report the situation and prevent any mishaps?"
"It's fine. True gold fears no fire. Today, we will make a resounding debut. We have no chance to start over."
They had entered the mobile phone industry more than a year later than other manufacturers, but now was their chance to overtake them on the curve.
A young girl was chosen. She could hardly believe her ears. Usually, these things were arranged. She never expected Zhang Tianxing and his team to be serious about randomly selecting audience members.
"Can I make any call I want?" the girl asked with a look of doubt.
"Anything you want. Even to foreign countries," Zhang Tianxing said directly.
This news took a while for everyone to process. Now was the moment to witness the Smartcom's signal.
The girl then dialed a landline number, the village committee's phone. At this time, only the village committee in a village would have a phone. Almost no other places did.
The call was answered, and a voice from the other end rang out, "Tazhai Village Committee, whom are you looking for?"
"Third Uncle, it's me, it's Erya."
"Erya, aren't you studying in Zhonghai? What's the matter calling home? Tell Third Uncle first, and I'll have someone call your mother."
"It's nothing, I just miss my mom."
"Silly child, it's good that everything is fine. Let's leave it at that for now. Call back in ten minutes, phone calls are expensive!"
"Third Uncle, this call is free of charge."
"Silly child, there are no free lunches in the sky. Third Uncle hasn't traveled far, but Third Uncle knows there are no good things in the world for no reason. Is someone coveting Erya's beauty?"
"No, no. We're here in Zhonghai City for a Smartcom launch event, testing the signal. They randomly selected someone, and it was me, so I'm calling to see how the signal is?"
"The signal is really not bad. Child, we can't afford a mobile phone. We'll get one when we have a job and earn money. We should only eat what we can digest. We'll have mobile phones in the future. Your mother is here, you two talk."