Chapter 25: What They Want Is Not Orders

An hour later, by 10 AM, Anping Technology had already received a total of 38 orders for the Friction Phone S1. At this time, there were no less than 200 people gathered in front of booth 106. These were all thanks to the efforts of Zheng Xiling and her three friends. The people waiting there were naturally for the upcoming dance performance.

The four girls went back into the lounge to change into outfits suitable for dancing, wearing cropped T-shirts that exposed their midriffs on top and black ultra-short leather skirts on the bottom. They were determined to take the seduction to the extreme with their rhythm! "One step, two steps, one step, two steps, one step, one step like claws, like the devil's steps, rub, rub..."

Accompanied by a lively and rhythmic piece of music, four girls exuding youthful energy twisted their curvaceous bodies, putting on a highly entertaining visual feast for everyone present.

Many otaku and middle-aged men eagerly picked up their already prepared digital devices and started snapping photos or filming. Before long, a large crowd of people gathered around, but the few booths nearby, which had a couple of onlookers just a moment ago, were now completely deserted.

At the booth of a certain online streaming platform next door, the man who had been stopped by Cao Zheng to inquire about the booth price tiptoed over, blended into the crowd, and watched for a while. Then he turned around and returned to his own booth, where he exploded in anger at a few internet influencers who were gathered discussing cosmetics: "Look at your makeup, you all look like fairies. Why don't you go and attract some people for me? Look at those girls next door, how Reading less and not knowing how to market is one thing, but you can't even figure out how to flirt? You must know how to dance, right?

A few third-rate internet celebrities were left dumbfounded by his scolding, stammering and saying, "Yeah... sure."

"Why aren't you jumping with me?"

At booth 106, a lively dance performance quickly came to an end. Ling was completely mesmerized, but the over 300 people, young and old, were unwilling to leave, clamoring for more. However, the few girls were utterly exhausted and had no strength left to dance again.

At this moment, Zhao Ping'an also stepped forward at the right time. After all, we are here to promote products, not to sell meat. How can we always have a few girls standing in front to hold the fort? 

"Everyone, please be understanding and let them take a break. While we have some free time, let me introduce our company's products to you."

As expected, as soon as Zhao Ping'an opened his mouth, more than half of the 300 people immediately dispersed. However, fortunately, about a hundred people stayed.

Bowing slightly to the crowd, Zhao Ping'an smiled and said, "Some of you here have just experienced our company's newly launched Friction Phone S1, and many friends have also placed orders. However, I suspect that everyone hasn't fully understood the true features of the Friction Phone S1. Let me explain it to you."

"Didn't they say it hardly needs charging, using high-tech technology, and the battery is very durable?" A tall guy wearing a cap spoke up, saying he had just placed an order.

Zhao Ping'an gave him a slight smile, knowing full well that another poor kid had fallen under the attack of a beautiful woman. "Sir, your understanding is completely wrong."

"Huh?" The child's expression changed, "I just want to buy a phone with a longer standby time. Are you trying to go back on your word and not keep your promise?"

"No, no, how could that be?" Zhao Ping'an couldn't keep the suspense any longer and quickly said, "Actually, you are underestimating our product. I can very confidently tell you that the Friction Phone S1 is the world's first and only phone that does not need, listen carefully now! It does not need to be charged at all!"

"This... how is this possible?"

"Yeah, if the phone isn't charging, how can the screen be on? Isn't this just nonsense?"

"Ha! I got it, it must be using solar technology!" A bespectacled otaku said excitedly, as if he had just solved some profound mystery for everyone.

A few black lines unconsciously appeared on Zhao Ping'an's forehead. Do you really think it's your family's solar water heater? If the phone case were really made into a solar heat-absorbing panel, would you dare to hold it in your hand? This is a fusion of nanotechnology and high-tech, simply put, the S1 can charge under any friction conditions, which is why it's called a friction phone. For example, when you put the S1 in your bag or pocket, and then inadvertently walk or exercise, the surface of the phone will rub against the fabric of the bag or clothes, and at that moment, the S1 will unknowingly start charging!

At this point, Zhao Ping'an paused, looked at the crowd below whose eyes were already starting to wander and make connections, and continued, "For example, when you hold your phone in your hand, your fingers will create friction with the phone's surface, and the S1 will still start charging!" So theoretically, the S1 is a phone that becomes more charged the more you use it, and it absolutely does not need any external charging devices! If you don't believe me, you can come over to our booth and take a look. The S1 doesn't have a charging interface!

"Wow!" As soon as Zhao Ping'an finished speaking, the crowd below immediately began to discuss animatedly. Everyone was captivated by this unprecedented high-tech innovation.

A phone that doesn't need charging? And the more you use it, the more battery it consumes?

This is undoubtedly a very attractive selling point! For some tech enthusiasts, this is really... too cool!

"Why didn't they mention such advanced technology earlier?"Come on, get me one, uh no, two, otherwise my wife will get really mad at me for being addicted to it!

"Yeah, not bad. This phone is practical and also great for showing off when you take it out. I need to get one for each member of the family!" A young man with a trident at his waist said with great satisfaction, clearly a person who wasn't short on money. 

"I'll order one too!" 

"I want one too, I want one too..."

In an instant, everyone's attention shifted from the beautiful woman to the high-tech phone, and they began to truly focus on it.

Zhao Anping looked at the customers eagerly rushing to pay, and the long-standing feeling of frustration in his heart finally disappeared. The facts proved that his design direction was correct; the friction phone still had a significant market. Although he set the price for the S1 at 5888 yuan (with a 500 yuan deposit to obtain a VIP activation code, allowing priority purchase through the official website once the S1 was officially launched), in a place like Shanghai, were there not enough wealthy people?

As of 11 AM, when the flow of people at the exhibition hall began to gradually decrease, Anping Technology had already received 268 S1 orders.

Zhao Ping'an was quite satisfied with this result. In fact, he wasn't particularly concerned about the number of orders; that wasn't the goal of his exhibition this time. What he valued more were the influence those visitors who stopped by in the morning would bring!

You have to know that this is a society with advanced information technology. Without a doubt, some tech enthusiasts interested in S1 or otaku who are interested in the mysterious girl will soon spread what they saw and heard at this year's ChinaJoy through the internet or various other channels, and those are exactly what Zhao Ping'an wants!

As long as there is exposure, rubbing the phone will not worry about not becoming famous! By then, will there still be a fear of not having a market?

He is no stranger to this kind of promotion. Back in school, when he couldn't realize his wish to come to Shanghai and attend ChinaJoy because he didn't have any cash in his pocket, he would look up related posts online. Hmm... there were a lot of them, and they even had live broadcasts! Don't underestimate these small posts and reports; their influence is quite astonishing! After all, the number of internet users in China is indeed too large.

I have to say, Zhao Ping'an's perspective on the world as a nerd sometimes really is quite accurate. At 1 PM, when the flow of people in the club peaks again, there are already some guests who have come specifically to experience the friction of the S1 phone, and some have come just to see the four mysterious showgirls. But... who cares!

At this moment, Zhao Ping'an just wants to say one thing: Thank you, the internet, and thank you to those who have worked hard for the development of the internet!