Shocked!!

The press conference concluded successfully, bidding farewell to the media reporters. Zhao Min stepped off the stage and immediately dialed Chen Mo's number.

"Was the conference satisfactory?" Zhao Min asked directly as soon as the call connected.

"Splendid. I wanted to put up a big banner with 'Integrity, Courage, Self-motivation, and' Handsome' for you at the conference," Chen Mo joked.

"That would have been perfect if you put yourself on there," Zhao Min chuckled. "I wonder how the press conference's response will be."

"It's already viral, and the influence of the beautiful president is truly amazing. You're now gaining popularity," Chen Mo said.

"Already?" Zhao Min was also surprised.

"Thanks to the last girl question during the Weibo live streaming. It made the press conference trend on the hot search," Chen Mo explained.

"Okay, next up is the sale of mobile phones. Will you be coming to the company?" Zhao Min asked.

"Not today. You focus on your work first." Chen Mo replied.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo packed his belongings and left the conference venue. Not long after the press conference ended, the official microblog of the Global News published an article titled "Awakening Marching Ants!" The article and some clips from the live broadcast immediately garnered numerous comments.

Shortly after, the People's Daily also posted a similar article with the same title on their Weibo. The voices of the two mainstream media outlets quickly drew more attention.

The hashtag #AwakeningMarchingAnts climbed to the top of the hot search list.

To the amusement of many, the hashtag #BeautifulPresident followed closely behind on the hot search list, its popularity almost overshadowing the first one. The third trending topic was #ChineseMobileSystem, and the fourth was #ButterflyEye.

The impact of Xia Xue's question continued to grow.

With one press conference, four hot search headlines were dominated, surpassing even the scandal of a celebrity.

With limited recent news, the launch of the Marching Ants system undoubtedly became a major news event.

With limited major news recently, the launch of the Marching Ant System was undoubtedly a major event.

The Marching Ant System emerged, and it was claimed to be superior to Android and Apple.

The highly anticipated Butterfly Eye mobile phone quickly swept through social media. Many women wanted to own one, while men lamented their misfortune.

The initial batch of 30,000 Marching Ants phones seemed likely to be sold out in the early morning due to the overwhelming demand, as they were only available online.

Major media outlets like Penguin News, Squirrel Headlines, Sina, Phoenix.com, and others followed suit, making the headlines almost entirely dominated by news about the Marching Ants system.

The combination of the beauty president, the domestic system, and the unique design of the Butterfly Eye mobile phone captivated everyone, making the news continue to spread with unyielding heat.

....

Gan Yu opened the door, dropped his briefcase on the sofa, and collapsed onto it. This year had been exhausting, and was not making money easy.

Suddenly, the aroma of a meal filled his senses, instantly waking him up.

"Aqiu, is that you?"

Gan Yu called out, surprised that his girlfriend, who was never good at cooking, seemed to be making a meal at home.

"Dear."

A sweet voice responded from the kitchen. It was indeed his girlfriend, Aqiu. She walked out of the kitchen wearing an apron, holding two dishes.

What was going on?

Gan Yu felt a bit strange about this sudden change. He asked cautiously, "Aqiu, are you feeling all right?"

"Dear~"

Aqiu put down the dishes and untied her apron. She approached him with an embarrassed tone.

"Aqiu, do you have a fever? Let me check your forehead," Gan Yu said, worried that his usually tomboyish girlfriend might be unwell.

"I'm perfectly fine," Aqiu replied.

What? Who?

Her response took aback Gan Yu. He couldn't believe his ears. His usually boyish girlfriend spoke to him... in a more feminine and endearing manner!

"Dear, I cooked for you today."

"Aqiu, are you sure you're not feeling unwell? Tell me honestly," Gan Yu was so startled that he considered giving her a complete medical checkup.

"I'm perfectly fine, Dear. I just want to buy a new phone."

Realizing that she just wanted to buy a mobile phone, Gan Yu felt relieved. "But didn't you buy a new phone just last month? We are saving up for our wedding; can't we buy it later?"

"Dear, my phone is for you. Please buy me another one, okay? I promise to cook for you every day. Dear~" Aqiu pleaded sweetly.

The cute and spoiled act of Aqiu instantly melted Gan Yu's heart, making him forget all the exhaustion from work.

"All right, I will buy it for you. Is it the latest iPhone?" Gan Yu asked.

"Husband, you're the best! But it's not an iPhone, and it's half the price of an iPhone; it's called the butterfly eye, from a company called the marching ant company." Aqiu kissed him on the cheek and immediately showed him the pictures on her phone.

Every corner of the phone displayed various styles and novelties.

Online discussions about the domestic mobile phone system were overwhelming, and people with Aqiu's style were all gathered under the official Weibo of the marching ants.

"I'm Shocked! My girlfriend, who usually acts like a man, cooked for me and spoiled me. My heart is so happy. With such a sensible girlfriend, I'd buy her anything, even an airplane, not to mention a mobile phone."

"I'm Shocked! I'm in the opposite situation. When I got home, my usually gentle and well-behaved girlfriend came out of the kitchen with a knife and told me to buy her a mobile phone. I was so scared, I agreed without hesitation."

"I'm Shocked! My girlfriend said if I buy her the phone, she'll marry me officially."

"I'm Shocked! My daughter said if I don't buy her the phone, she'll find a boyfriend."

"I'm Shocked! The lineup of breaking heart people, hahaha... Wait, my mom is calling me."

Apart from the comments on the official microblog of the marching ants, other online news also discussed the company. Most people chose to praise it because of the domestic system. Regardless of its performance, it was seen as a good thing.

However, there were also some discordant voices. Some people complained that the supply of marching ant phones was too limited, suspecting it to be a form of hunger marketing. This led to some negative publicity.

Meanwhile, Zhao Min was in her office listening to Julie's report.

The conference's effect exceeded everyone's expectations, even surprising Zhao Min herself. She didn't expect it to be so successful.

At first, Zhao Min thought the conference would receive a positive response, but she didn't expect it to far exceed her expectations. The marching ant company quickly became the center of attention.

"Miss Zhao, even though we haven't officially released the product yet, some people on the Internet are already accusing us of hunger marketing. Some news outlets have started discrediting us with plausible arguments. Should we consider increasing production?" Julie asked.

"We don't have enough money to increase production significantly," Zhao Min replied.

" We can explore options like bank loans and financing. We have the marching ant system, ants office, and patents for waterproof design in the application process. We can get the necessary funding with these assets without much trouble." Julie suggested.

"Mortgaging technology for loans can be risky. We might face serious consequences if we can't pay back the money in time. We are just small players in the eyes of big capital. Besides, the chairman won't agree to financing. He owns everything in the company, so why would he want to share the benefits with capitalists?" Zhao Min explained.

"Then what should we do next?"

"Prepare for tomorrow's online sales and be prepared to increase production if needed. Be cautious in procuring spare parts and ensure quality. No one paid much attention to us before, but now we must be careful. The most crucial part is the battery; we must inspect the batteries in stock carefully and avoid any issues. We cannot afford any incidents like battery explosions; that would be disastrous for us," Zhao Min instructed.

"I understand," Julie acknowledged before leaving.

As Zhao Min sat there, she realized that a single press conference had far exceeded her original imagination. Observing the rapid spread of the news on the internet, she felt jealous eyes from her competitors.

In just half a day, the marching ant company had transformed from a small enterprise into a well-known domestic company, and its name had caught the attention of major investors.