Chapter 219 Next Step
However, the public had already been shocked by the first-generation material machine. Even if the appearance of the second-generation material machine was more stunning than they expected, this sense of shock would not last long.
Ordinary people are more concerned about the price of the material machine, the newly added functions, and whether the material code developed subsequently by the Xinhuo App will be charged... These are issues closely related to their own interests.
But no matter how much they hoped for a cheaper price for the physical machine, ideally one that everyone could afford, the harsh reality was staring them in the face—the original physical machine had already been hyped up to 80 million.
The price of a physical machine can buy 100 houses in a small city!
This price is too horrible. Ordinary people dare not even think about it. They are afraid that they may not be able to earn this amount even if they work for a lifetime.
Those male compatriots who, because of Shi Nian'an's incident, clamored online to boycott Tianqiong products and bankrupt Tianqiong, were met with nothing but sneers and ridicule:
This is hilarious! With your 3,000 yuan salary, what can you do to resist? Instead of typing, you might as well screw in a few more screws so your boss can buy a BMW sooner!
Industry experts also generally believe that the price of the second-generation physical machine cannot be lower than one million.
Therefore, no matter how hard ordinary people try, they can't afford it. They can only wait for a year or two for the price of physical machines to come down before buying it.
The audience in the live broadcast room also took it easy.
[New tech products are like this. When cell phones first came out, only rich people could afford them.]
[That's right, after a while, the price will definitely drop, and everyone will be able to afford it.]
[Tian Zhen, Tian Qiong has no competitors right now, how could they possibly lower their prices?]
[Does anyone really think female capitalists will do charity? Wake up, capitalists are capitalists, regardless of whether you are a man or a woman.]
What about those trolls who mocked Huang Tian for making a material machine? Are they dumbfounded now?
At this moment, Chi Li, who was sitting quietly in the back row of the venue, looked at the barrage of comments, with a cold arc on the corner of her mouth.
These stupid humans really have no idea about the power of the sky.
On the stage, Shi Nian'an stood next to the second-generation material machine. The silver light flowing from the machine illuminated her gentle face with a smile, adding to her mystery.
"...Also, regarding the price issue that everyone is most concerned about, after unanimous discussion within the company team, the final price for the second-generation physical machine is... 9,999 yuan. The second-generation machine is now officially available for sale on the Xinhuo app, and everyone is welcome to purchase."
Everyone:!!!
[Really? How much? Did I hear correctly?]
[Oh my goodness! It looks like I can afford it if I grit my teeth!]
If I had a physical machine, I could save a ton of money just on food and daily necessities. No, I wouldn't have to spend any extra money at all.
【Science fiction has truly entered reality.】
[I declare that from now on Shi Nian An is my God, and I will not allow anyone to disobey you!]
[I should have downloaded Xinhuo earlier. Is it too late to download it now? ]
Crowds of people flocked to the Xinhuo App to start buying, the guests at the venue lowered their heads, and even the reporters didn't bother to take pictures, they took out their phones and started buying.
Jin Feifan was staring at the sales data that was constantly refreshing on the screen in the audience. In just five minutes, all 2 million units in stock were sold out.
"Ahhhhhhhh!" Jin Feifan was so excited that he almost screamed. He had to bite his palm hard to suppress the sound.
No one could have imagined that 2 million pieces of inventory would be sold out so quickly. Many people found that the items were sold out after they finally clicked into the ordering page because their internet speed was too slow.
[Ahhhh! My tears are falling. Why are you all so fast?!]
[I grabbed one and was planning to buy another, but my account was limited...]
【Luckily I had pre-ordered it, so I bought it easily. 】
Shi Nian'an didn't expect that the second-generation machine would be sold out so quickly. She thought it would take at least until the end of the press conference.
Although the second-generation machine is priced very cheaply, the material code on the Xinhuo App is not cheap at all.
Of course, basic necessities are free, more than enough to meet a person's daily food and clothing needs. Even scarce metals like gold and silver can be synthesized for free. What requires a fee are more complex, processed foods, custom-made high-end clothing, high-precision industrial products, luxury goods, and so on.
"The reason why Tianqiong set the price of the second-generation aircraft so low is that we hope more people can use our products. However, I also know that there are many people in this world who may not even be able to come up with 10,000 yuan. They even worry about tomorrow's food and drink every day, living a tight and exhausted life, unable to escape poverty and busyness for the rest of their lives."
"So, in order to allow more people to enjoy the convenience of the material machine, the Xinhuo App has also launched a monthly membership package. Users only need to pay a membership fee of 100 yuan per month to get a 500kg material quota. At present, Tianqiong has set up smart outlets in cities. Click to place an order and it will be delivered to your home in real time."
"In addition, the Xinhuo App has launched the material code for menstrual products. All female users who have completed real-name authentication can receive a menstrual gift package for free every month."
As soon as these words were spoken, they caused an uproar.
The venue erupted in angry shouts, and the faces of those investors who had invested in daily necessities, industrial products and women's menstrual products turned green.
What’s the difference between a monthly membership of 100 yuan and one that’s free? Does Tianqiong want to kill all these related industries?
There are also free menstrual products, which are actually given away for free. Do you know how many people make a living from them? No one can tolerate such behavior that destroys their livelihood, right?
"This is simply malicious competition. Are you trying to kill the traditional industry?"
"They're engaging in dumping under the guise of low prices, and claiming it's about letting more people enjoy free products, but in reality they're trying to put thousands of workers out of work!"
"Who knows if the food produced by your material machines is safe? If you eat dead people, you can go to jail!"
These troublemakers were quickly asked to leave the venue, but the related short video spread rapidly on the Internet and directly became a hot topic.
But netizens are not capitalists. Seeing these fat investors getting angry, they can only gloat over their misfortune.
[Great job! I'm tired of expensive and ineffective sanitary napkins!]
[The capitalists deserve it. They exploit their employees and deceive consumers. This kind of company should go bankrupt immediately!]
[This is hilarious! When my boss laid me off because he thought AI could replace me, he never imagined that he would be killed by Tianqiong using even more incredible technology, right?]
[You women are really going against the will of heaven. The factories are closing down, and everyone has no work to do. What are you going to do?]
[Isn't that stupid? 100 yuan a month is enough for food and drinks, so why bother working? Do you really enjoy earning money for your boss to buy a Land Rover?]
Is it true that people must work to survive? Enjoying life, developing personal interests, delving into art, and pursuing dreams—which wouldn't be more meaningful than working?
The heat caused by Shi Nian'an had not yet subsided, and Tianqiong once again shocked the whole world. Regardless of whether they paid attention or not, no one could stay out of this storm.
However, the people who are arguing endlessly about whether to support or oppose Tianqiong at this moment do not realize that in the near future, Tianqiong Group will subvert the entire empire.
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That night, all the first core members attended the virtual conference room of the Sky Dome Foundation.
Chi Qi sat at the head of the table, a faint smile on her face, and her indifferent gaze swept across the faces of everyone at the table one by one.
Her sight started at Lin Wei, the head of the foundation, who was sitting on her right, and ended at Kim Jianmin, the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who was sitting on her left.
Unlike the calm Chi Lun, everyone sitting around the table showed some excitement and agitation to a greater or lesser extent.
With the help of the foundation, Jin Jianmin successfully took the position of Chief Justice, and Shi Nian'an was acquitted as Mr. Zhou said.
And apart from them, no one knows that it is the Foundation that is manipulating and influencing this.
Because there is a "same sentence for the same case" system in the judicial system, with Shi Nian'an's case as a precedent, judges will have sufficient reasons to acquit the parties when encountering similar cases in the future.
The Foundation has made the absolutely impossible possible, so what can't they do?
Thinking of this, how could the members not be excited, thrilled, and proud?
Chi Qi tapped the table with her fingers, and instantly a glass of light red juice appeared in front of everyone.
She gracefully raised the goblet and said, "Cheers to the Foundation's first victory!"
Everyone raised their glasses, drank it all, and then looked at each other in surprise.
They thought that everything in this virtual space was fake, but the juice actually tasted rich and sweet on their tongues.
Jin Jianmin felt the sweetness on the tip of his tongue, and his serious face finally showed a genuine smile at this moment.
God knows how unbelievable she was when she received the appointment letter stamped by the former judge.
But when she sat in the court and found out that Shi Nian'an might have committed intentional murder, she felt so conflicted and embarrassed.
Even if she supported Shi Nian'an, she could not go against the justice of the law and sentence a murderer to death.
But fortunately, the ending was good and everything went very smoothly.
She now only had one question left, "President, I have a question that I can't figure out. Could you please explain it to me?"
Chi Li raised her eyes and looked at her, "You say."
"I want to know how you convinced the former judge, Wang Deming?"
Chi Li smiled faintly. "You should have all seen enough of the materials from the last meeting. I have evidence that Wang Deming accepted bribes from the client, Qiao Zhizhang. He had no choice but to apply for recusation."
Jin Jianmin suddenly realized, is that so?
She breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought Chi Lan had used some illegal means.
Seeing her expression relax instantly, Chi Qi sneered in her heart. How could she use such an open and aboveboard method?
That day, after knocking Wang Deming unconscious and taking him away, she held a gun to his head and forced him to write the appointment letter. Then, she turned him into a drooling fool with such severe dementia that Judge Wang had no choice but to retire.
But there is no need to let the members of the foundation know these things.
She raised her eyes to look at everyone and smiled meaningfully, "Since Ms. Jin has successfully taken the seat of the Supreme Court Justice..."
"Now, let's start our next plan."
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