86: The press conference for Chapter 86 begins.

Everything was going smoothly for the two companies' new product launch event...

For now, the two companies appeared to be getting along quite harmoniously...

Moreover, this launch event was unprecedented in its scale; many big shots from across the country had arrived!

Zhou Lei of Xiawei, Lei Jianjun of Dami, Chen Yong of Vivi, Duan Ping of Popo, Qin Bing of Xiaxing, Wang Dalin of Wanneng...

These big shots were already media darlings, and their gathering this time drew a swarm of media outlets in pursuit.

Because the domestic mobile phone market had undergone massive changes recently!

While foreign manufacturers were upgrading their product lines thanks to the boost from new high-performance chips, domestic manufacturers seemed to have reached a consensus; not only were they not designing new products, they were even selling off products from two or three years ago at low prices.

Furthermore, many reports claimed they were selling off the core assets of their mobile phone businesses, even selling their official flagship stores...

The media all wanted to know why...

Xia Country's mobile phone industry had developed rapidly in recent years, making the nation the world's largest production base for smartphones. Yet now... for some unknown reason, this advantage was being lost.

Nine Stars was making a powerful comeback...

Many distributors were in a state of panic... Even before the launch event officially began, the media were hounding these big shots with questions.

Especially Zhou Lei and Lei Jianjun...

Zhou Lei remained tight-lipped, and Lei Jianjun kept his mouth shut.

The others also had no comment.

On the surface, the Xia Country mobile phone market seemed to be undergoing its biggest upheaval in a decade.

In stark contrast to these big shots was Li Bingxi. He was beaming with joy and high spirits; though the launch hadn't officially started, he was already in the mood to accept interviews...

"President Li, what was the catalyst that led you to make the decision for Nine Stars to return to the Xia Country market?"

"We have Black Fish Technology to thank for that. They provided us with extremely high-quality chips... and we are currently their best partners!"

"What kind of innovations have been made in Nine Stars' new products?"

"I won't say much about that; detailed data will be presented during the launch shortly... You can find out then. All I can say is that this is the most powerful phone in history!"

...

Ten minutes left until the official start...

Gao Yuan was on the phone with Xu Lin backstage. By now, Gao Yuan, Zhang Baiyi, and Xu Lin had all switched to Black Fish Technology's wrist machine.

A 3D holographic projection stood before Gao Yuan. Xu Lin was dressed in a well-tailored OL suit, her short hair giving her a sharp look that exuded the aura of a powerful businesswoman...

"President Xu, how are things going in the United States?"

"Everything is ready. We're launching simultaneously in flagship stores across 21 major cities in the United States. For the launch ceremony, we've hired many local models to perform song and dance routines while wearing tight-fitting Constant Temperature Clothing, and we'll demonstrate the powerful functions of the wrist machine on the spot! It's currently winter in the United States, so the Constant Temperature Clothing can showcase its excellent cold-resistance... During the performance, we also have fire tests, knife-slashing, ice bucket challenges, and boiling water challenges..."

"Good, don't worry about the cost... Remember, all purchasing customers must place their orders via the app, understood? Also, don't release too many today; limit it to 100 sets per store. Double it tomorrow, double it again the day after... and so on. After a week, fix the quantity at 6,400 sets per day, and after a month, there will be no limit..."

Xu Lin nodded...

"Understood, President Gao!"

"Also, we might be falling out with Nine Stars here very soon, so you need to be prepared on your end! You'll likely face unfair treatment!"

Xu Lin flashed a smile.

"Don't worry, President Gao! Our U.S. branch complies with all requirements, and... I've specifically contacted Amazon, the largest online shopping platform in the United States, and promised them exclusive rights to operate the Constant Temperature Clothing and wrist machine! The capital behind Amazon is much deeper than that of the Morgan Family... and their roots reach into all industries... They are also optimistic about the prospects of the Constant Temperature Clothing and wrist machine!"

Only then did Gao Yuan feel at ease...

Xu Lin was a mature manager who knew how to develop a new market and how to find the most suitable partners...

In the United States, the physical stores were self-operated by Black Fish Technology, but online sales were handed over to Amazon, which could sell Black Fish Technology's products globally. Additionally, since Black Fish Technology's U.S. branch had set up several shell companies before entering the country, as long as the United States didn't play dirty, they had no reason to take action against them...

Now that Amazon was brought on board, the Morgan Family was no longer a concern!

After confirming that the U.S. market was ready...

Gao Yuan returned to the venue; the launch event was about to officially begin.

The hosts were still central media's Kang Guang and Li Meng!

Kang Guang walked onto the stage, looking radiant...

"Thank you all very much for attending Black Fish Technology's new product launch. Black Fish Technology has developed so quickly... Not long ago, I met President Gao at the Xiawei launch! At that time, Black Fish Technology was just a new company, yet it broke the Western monopoly on high-end Photolithography Machines. Not only did they innovate independently, they also achieved a significant leap forward..."

"That's right. The 'Xia Country Chip Alliance,' led by Black Fish Technology, now holds 90% of the global chip market! It is the undisputed chip hegemon!"

Li Meng said with a smile.

At this moment, the audience below was packed...

"When I received the invitation from Black Fish Technology a few days ago, I was very surprised. What kind of magic does Black Fish Technology have? How did they come out with another new product so quickly? Then I met Zhang Baiyi, the Vice President of Black Fish Technology, and he showed me their new product. At that moment... I almost thought I was hallucinating! It's truly too powerful!"

Li Meng then chimed in: "Exactly, it wasn't just Kang Guang; me too! It was so shocking that I don't know how to describe it! Now, please welcome Zhang Baiyi, Vice President of Black Fish Technology, to introduce the new product!"

Zhang Baiyi walked onto the stage with a look of pride...

"Actually, my coming up here is redundant because... everyone is already familiar with Black Fish Technology's product: the Constant Temperature Clothing! It's been a hit online for a long time, but it just hasn't been officially released yet. Due to limited production capacity, we prioritized donations to the Fire Brigade. Last week, the full amount we promised to donate was delivered! Now, we can finally let the Constant Temperature Clothing meet the consumers!"

"I won't say much more about the performance of the Constant Temperature Clothing. Currently, the movie 'earth rescue,' produced by our subsidiary Salmon Film and Television, is in theaters, and it features the clothing. You can see that whether it's extreme cold or extreme heat, the Constant Temperature Clothing is applicable! Moreover, we've developed many styles to meet the needs of different groups! You could say that if you don't mind, you can wear this Constant Temperature Clothing for a lifetime!"

"The second product... is also something everyone is familiar with. Before the official introduction, I'd like to do a small survey. I wonder how many people here have seen our movie 'earth rescue'? Please raise your hand if you have..."