What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 372 Press Conference

Forcing the launch of the future car twenty years earlier is actually quite difficult.

The most basic stage setup and lighting are fine; after all, we have almost everything we need now. With more practice, we'll get the hang of it.

The most frustrating part is the PowerPoint presentation; the performance of computers these days is just too poor.

Because the response speed is too slow, it is easy to freeze when using a remote control to turn pages. Therefore, the method of background control for page turning is adopted, as mentioned above by Tang Wen.

Also, the quality of the PowerPoint presentation shouldn't be too high; even a few simple special effects or animations will cause it to lag...

However, this is precisely the core point, and Gaijin Networks went to great lengths to meet Tang Wen's requirements smoothly.

The guests invited to the press conference can be roughly divided into three types:
Local leaders, parts suppliers, and the media.

We can't invite competitors because society is very barbaric these days (literally). In the next twenty years, there will be countless examples of competitors causing trouble and disrupting press conferences. Just to be on the safe side, we simply won't invite them.

Ordinary people are not invited because there isn't enough space; only leading figures from chambers of commerce, wealthy individuals, and well-known figures are invited.

By adding some atmosphere-enhancing groups, the pace of the entire press conference can be well controlled, proceeding exactly as Tang Wen desired.

……

Of course, there are always exceptions.

The press conference was held in an open-air theater in Goose City, which was transformed into an enclosed space, and it was still very lively with people coming and going.

An ordinary-looking Xiali car was parked among the cars, and two people dressed as reporters with cameras got out.

They blended naturally into the crowd, but suddenly disappeared into a side path.

There were people waiting by the wall early in the morning, greeting anyone who came.
"Mr. Wang, over here, over here!"

“I checked it yesterday. You can sneak in by going through the toilet on the left. There are a lot of media standing on both sides. You don’t need to check your seat or ticket.”

"Boss Wang" gave a thumbs up, then watched as the man assumed a horse stance with his hands on his knees. The man stepped onto the wall, reached the edge, and with a nimble flip, jumped to the ground.

The other two quickly climbed in, one carrying a camera and the other a notebook, and then put on baseball caps—the Beyond reporter team was ready!
On the other side, by the back warehouse wall.

"Ouch."

"Chairman, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just tripped over this thing..."

Upon seeing the pair of air conditioner outdoor units blowing hot air on the ground, 'General Manager Li' immediately understood that they were cooling the premises.

No, there are at least twenty outdoor units. Is it really that extravagant?
Hmph, if you won't invite me, I'll come myself!
"Someone's coming from over there!"

"Go, go, go!"

The two immediately ran with their small bags on their backs, and when they reached the corner of the restroom, they saw three 'reporters' coming out together.

Both of them stared at each other for a moment, and upon seeing each other's attire, they understood everything.

"Reporter Wang, you're here to watch the press conference too?"

"Yes, yes, what a coincidence...it seems like it's about to start."

As fewer people discovered the entrance, the two groups disregarded everything else and quickly slipped into the venue.

After entering through the black curtain, the cool breeze from dozens of air conditioners immediately puts you at ease.

Such an environment is truly precious in the humid and hot coastal areas.

The show was about to start, and staff on both sides were maintaining order. Only a few dim lights on the side could barely make out the seats. The middle and front sections were completely dark, with curtains blocking out everything.

It's strange that two 'new media' outlets blended into this environment without attracting any attention.
"Is this a car launch event?" Just thinking about that promotional video that's several levels above current models, I guess it's some new product.

Under the dim light, reporter Wang began to take notes on the setup and key points of the meeting in his notebook.

After everyone had taken their places and quieted down, about half a minute later, a heavy march prelude began. As the spotlight moved overhead, a group of people resembling a military band appeared in the center of the room, playing an increasingly stirring and impassioned piece of music with unwavering focus.

The unfamiliar prelude gave a classical and noble feeling. The volume was lowered before the next chapter began, and as the guests were still enjoying themselves, more than a dozen spotlights suddenly lit up and shone on the stage in front of them. The curtain moved to both sides, revealing an extra-long screen in the background.

Familiar rhythms emanated from the stereo systems placed throughout the area, and a giant promotional video appeared on the screen.

It's roughly the same as the film on TV, but because there was more time, many shots were modified, making it more exquisite and varied.

But compared to a color TV, the visual effects on the live screen are much more stunning, and with the addition of spatial sound effects, it feels like the screen is right in front of you.

Backstage, the head of the professional concert preparation company brought in from Hong Kong was nervously confirming with Tang Wen, afraid of making a mistake in any step.

When the promotional video outside finished playing, reporter Wang, hiding in the darkness, was dumbfounded.

Wait, why do I feel like I want to buy it right now?

While he was still in a daze, the screen switched to a previously unseen image of the Hanma S9—and it was animated:

On the left is the Hanma S9, and on the right is a close-up of the imposing aircraft carrier HMS Super Yorktown.

In the center of the stage lights, a tall, handsome man rose from the elevator, waved to the crowd, and looked at everyone with a natural smile.

At this moment, a smaller screen lit up in the upper left and right corners of the venue, making it seem as if it was watching everyone.

"Dear friends, welcome! Welcome to witness this historic moment for domestically produced automobiles!"

As soon as Tang Wen finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from below.

Hmm? It seems like there weren't any shills in this segment, right?
……

The press conference lasted for nearly three hours, and it wasn't until all the lights were turned on afterward that the entire venue was illuminated.

But all attendees will receive generous gifts:
价值9999大湾景区的畅玩劵、24:1精致汽车模型、A4E，F4F、SBD模型三选一、1999大湾酒店三天豪华礼包……还有各种小零食和奇葩物件。

Almost everyone left the venue carrying a large amount of stuff, and the staff even gave reporters Wang and Li a red envelope.

Even after they struggled back to their car and put their things down, they still couldn't forget the surreal experience they had just had:

It turns out that features can be introduced using animated graphics and data tables; cars can be driven onto the stage; and R&D personnel can come up and tell stories...

It turns out that adding configurations can be converted into a big gift package. After Tang Wen announced the price, he gave away a series of gifts, such as maintenance rights, free roadside assistance, extended warranty, etc. For the four versions from 39.9 to 54.9, almost all of them came with various gift packages worth "19999" to "69999". The 50 Founder Editions also included personal delivery and designer signatures, which directly maximized the emotional value.

It turns out you can also order a car by phone or through the official channels, with delivery to your door – all directly operated by the official channels with no hidden fees or extra charges.

There are also things like joint aircraft carrier events, becoming a Greater Bay Area VIP member, and Yellow Diamond status in chat rooms, etc... It's like you're not buying a car.
Yes, the cars themselves don't actually make up a large proportion.

With so many people in the audience, not a single person questioned why it resembled a BMW 740!

His notebook was filled with dense notes, but when it came to actually copying them... it just didn't feel right.

For some reason, Tang Wen exuded confidence and a high-tech vibe just by standing there. He could rattle off all sorts of amazing technical terms, and even when he got carried away and talked for half an hour about assisted driving, people listened with great interest.

Not only did laypeople find it interesting, but those in the industry also felt it opened up a new way of thinking.

Once in the car, reporter Wang finally put down his camera and ran towards the crowded press conference car booking area.

I need to buy one to see what's going on.

(End of this chapter)