novelden Chapter 343 Technological Empire
Chapter 343 Technological Empire
Meanwhile, with the help of Wuhai, Baili is mobilizing global resources to ensure Xiaoyuan's production capacity.
On the other side of the internet, discordant voices inevitably emerged.
This is something that any disruptive product inevitably has to go through before it hits the market.
"13,000 for a robot? Are you crazy? There are just too many rich people."
"A movie is a movie, and merchandise is merchandise. If you spend over ten thousand yuan after watching a movie because of your emotions, isn't that just pure resentment? Who exactly is willing to give money to capitalists?"
"Some products are hyped up to the skies, but if their actual functionality is even half of what's shown in the demos, that's good enough. Let's wait and see if the first batch of guinea pigs will fail in their tests."
"The movie was good, but the merchandise was another story. And the prices? Do they think they're Prometheus? At least that company is the world's number one tech company; their product quality is guaranteed. What kind of core technology can a guy who came from filmmaking and then went into high-tech products possibly produce? Is it just some assembly plant with a rebranded product?"
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Some of these voices do indeed come from price-sensitive consumers, but many more are simply online trolls hired by competitors to stir up trouble.
Haters seized on keywords such as "money grabbing" and "gimmick," confusing the concept of Lingxi Technology and labeling it as merely a movie merchandise, stirring up trouble and spreading negative rumors on various social media platforms.
As for who the competitors are, Bai Li doesn't need to think too much about it.
In the current market, she has only one competitor.
Managing public opinion is a specialty of Day and Night Entertainment, but this time, Bai Li did not have the company's public relations department rush to respond or defend itself. Instead, she remained unusually silent and proceeded with the production and delivery process step by step.
The turning point came after the first batch of users received the small round object, and various unboxing videos appeared online.
"I was amazed as soon as I opened the box! The quality of the small round shape is unbeatable, and it looks even more exquisite in person than in the movie!"
"I have to praise Xiaoyuan's modular design. I added a cooking arm component, and now Xiaoyuan is in charge of all three meals at home. We have a different meal every day. I heard there will be upgrades later, so I feel like it will last a long time. I highly recommend it!"
"The customizable size design is so thoughtful. I bought a mini version, which is not only portable but also can be placed on my desk to remind me of key work points. It's an efficiency booster!"
"Aww, the chat feature is so therapeutic! My little Yuan remembers all my little hobbies. Having someone to talk to when I get home from get off work is amazing! Anyone else understand? Just wondering, could we get a custom-made humanoid version in the future? T_T"
"I took it out last night. It can help me walk the dog. It moves very smoothly and gets a lot of attention. It can also keep an eye on the surrounding environment at all times, which makes me feel very safe."
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All public opinion disappeared, replaced by an overwhelming wave of praise.
This is why Bai Li didn't instruct the PR team to hold back on explanations; genuine user feedback is far more effective than any PR explanation.
The real phenomenon stemmed from a social news story that went viral:
An elderly man living alone suffered a sudden heart attack late at night.
The small round robot installed in the home, through its health monitoring module, detected abnormalities in the elderly person's vital signs immediately, providing timely assistance and automatically dialing the emergency number.
Ultimately, thanks to Xiaoyuan's timely rescue, efficient communication, and accurate information transmission, the elderly man gained crucial golden time and was successfully saved from life-threatening danger.
The news report ended with an interview with the attending physician.
He stated that if it had been another ten minutes or so, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
This news was like a bombshell, completely triggering a re-evaluation of Xiaoyuan's image in society.
Originally, most people viewed it more as an "expensive toy" or a "high-end home appliance," but after this news report, Xiaoyuan's social recognition has been significantly enhanced.
If the previous buyers were mainly moviegoers who had seen "The Craftsman" or young people who were more inclined to follow trends, now more people who haven't seen "The Craftsman" have joined the ranks of buyers, especially those living alone.
"This is no longer a question of whether it's worth it or whether it's expensive! It's about giving yourself and your family more security."
"I was shocked after reading the news. I have a deeper understanding of the saying 'technology serves people'. I immediately placed an order for my parents back home."
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Xiaoyuan's influence extends beyond China. Such a disruptive product is groundbreaking and groundbreaking on a global scale.
Especially in dangerous countries where there are no gun bans, the small round protective module gives buyers the greatest sense of security.
Orders are pouring in from all over the world, and sales are skyrocketing. This is a phenomenal success that Bai Li hadn't anticipated. She was already worried about production capacity before, and now she has to face market demand that is hundreds of times greater than initially estimated.
To address this, she used her connections to find over a dozen new domestic and international contract manufacturers, operating at full capacity, but even so, demand still exceeded supply.
Finally, the government stepped in and provided contract manufacturers for special purposes, which urgently supplemented production capacity and allowed the output to catch up.
But this is far from the end for Bai Li. What she wants to do is never short-term business, but to build a continuous path to wealth until she reaches the top.
Lingxi Technology announced that it will continue to develop more useful module functions for Xiaoyuan in the future, ranging from more professional medical monitoring and educational guidance to gardening care and pet interaction.
Users can purchase and update according to their needs, allowing artificial intelligence to fully participate in every aspect of their lives.
Once Lingxi's future plans were announced, not only consumers but also investors went into a frenzy.
On the day Lingxi Technology launched its A-share IPO, its stock price soared like a rocket, skyrocketing upon opening. Within just a few days, its market value exceeded 100 billion RMB, breaking records and becoming the leading dark horse unicorn of the year, shocking capital markets both at home and abroad.
The popularity of Lingxi Technology has inadvertently boosted the box office of "Tiangong," thus indirectly benefiting the film.
A month has passed, and "The Craftsman" is still showing in theaters, but its box office has already surpassed that of "Asking the Immortals".
It is already foreseeable that "The Craftsman" will undoubtedly be the next Apollo Award, Hundred Flowers Award, and other prestigious awards.
The female lead of "Tian Gong" is Yu Dong, an 18th-tier actress who is nearly 30 years old and has never made any progress. With just one movie, "Tian Gong", she rose to fame overnight and her resources are now comparable to those of top-tier actresses.
Besides Yu Dong, the other actors also gained millions of followers, making their presence felt.
Day and Night Entertainment's ability to create stars is already well-known, and this time, "The Craftsman" has completely elevated it to a pedestal.
In the future entertainment industry, Bai Li wouldn't dare say she's the only one who can dominate, but she dares to say that when she has a new film project and needs to invite actors, there won't be any big names she can't get.
Regardless of whether they are domestic or international actors, anyone who wants to win Best Actor or Best Actress will actively seek them out.
But that's all in the future.
Currently, Day and Night Entertainment has no further film projects planned.
Without a good script and thorough preparation, she wouldn't consider starting a completely new project; she wouldn't do something that would damage her reputation.
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This period was Bai Li's busiest time, but also the time when she reaped the greatest rewards.
In the heart of the harbor's triangular area, Bai Li has leased an entire block of a technology park for Lingxi Technology, dedicated to the research and operation of Lingxi and its derivative products.
The Lingxi Technology building gleams in the sunlight.
Standing on the top floor, Bai Li looked down at the technological empire she had personally built, and felt a pang of emotion.
"Knock knock." A knock came from the door.
"Come in." Bai Li turned around and saw Shi Shui, who was wearing a white research coat and hadn't had time to change out yet.
When Shi Shui saw Bai Li, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, and she smiled faintly, "Happy birthday, sister. What brings you here all of a sudden?"