Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Infinite Strongest G
Despite knowing the flaws of the Virtual Helmet, Li Hong felt powerless to change anything.
The only thing he could do now was urge Mark and the others to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Even if it couldn't be fixed right away, it had to be addressed before the Virtual Helmet was launched in the virtual world.
However, this issue would have to be postponed for now, as Mark had already taken a group of capable assistants to Las Vegas for this year's International Consumer Electronics Show.
The product Mark brought with him was their Virtual Helmet.
Li Hong was looking forward to Mark's trip; it was inevitable that such a groundbreaking product would attract attention. What Li Hong wanted Mark to do was simply to generate more buzz and try to heat up the topic before the Virtual Helmet hit the market.
If that happened, they could save a significant amount on advertising costs. This was undoubtedly a good thing for Li Hong, who was under considerable financial pressure.
...
Las Vegas in January was still quite cold.
When Mark stepped off the plane, he was taken aback by the harsh temperatures outside. Fortunately, he had prepared in advance; otherwise, he would have likely bought a return ticket immediately.
It was no surprise, considering Las Vegas is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is very close to the Arctic Circle. In this already chilly winter, low temperatures were to be expected.
After leading his team members out of the airport, Mark hurried toward the hotel they had booked.
Once everyone checked into the hotel, Mark began to think about how to contact the organizers.
Although every International Consumer Electronics Show required registration for participation, many attendees were also invited. The difference between these two categories was reflected in their respective exhibition spaces.
Most of the booths obtained by self-registered vendors are not particularly good. In contrast, the vendors invited by the Organizing Committee receive much more prominent placements.
Mark was well aware of the purpose of this trip, so he didn’t even consider any obscure booth locations. While good wine needs no bush, it would be quite a hassle, wouldn’t it?
If he could easily gain greater attention, why would he settle for a hidden gem?
Thus, Mark set his sights on the booths above. There was no way to receive an invitation; given the tight schedule and the almost nonexistent reputation of Sweet Potato Technology, it was already a stroke of luck that Mark could register at all.
Being invited to exhibit was out of the question; at least Sweet Potato Films wasn’t well-known enough to compel the Organizing Committee to extend an Invitation.
Without an invitation, how could he secure a better booth?
Mark believed that it would have to rely on his product. He trusted that those at the Organizing Committee would make the right decision after seeing the Virtual Helmet.
After all, the Virtual Helmet was revolutionary. If they didn’t give it a prominent booth, it would be quite unreasonable. Moreover, just based on its launch at the International Consumer Electronics Show, who knows how much attention it could attract? It was a win-win situation; they had no reason to refuse.
Determined, Mark quickly gathered Tiamat and two other designers, bringing along a Virtual Helmet to approach the organizers of the International Consumer Electronics Show.
They were greeted by an elderly man with a large nose and graying hair.
“Gentlemen, what can I do for you?” the old man said with an air of arrogance.
In fact, this was true; while the Organizing Committee had to play humble in front of major corporations, they were quite imposing when dealing with smaller vendors.
The big companies no longer needed the International Consumer Electronics Show to boost their visibility; whether they participated or not made little difference. However, if they chose not to attend, it would significantly damage the reputation of the International Consumer Electronics Show. After all, if even the major players weren’t showing up, what value did the exhibition really hold?
Because of this, the Organizing Committee usually shows great sincerity when inviting major companies. There’s no difference between them and their sons; they cater to every request, which reflects the Committee's attitude towards big corporations.
As for companies like Sweet Potato Technology, the Organizing Committee treats them with disdain. Their absence from the exhibition doesn’t affect the Committee at all. Instead, these companies need to leverage the Committee's platform to gain recognition for their products.
Given this demand relationship, the Organizing Committee's arrogant demeanor becomes understandable.
Mark smiled and said, "Mr. Merlin, I believe you need to arrange a booth that matches the stature of major companies for us."
"What? A booth that matches major companies?" Old Merlin was taken aback and then burst into laughter.
"Sir, I find this joke not funny at all. We cannot fulfill your request; it goes against our regulations. I can only apologize for your request."
Despite this, Merlin's tone was filled with mockery and derision.
He looked down on Mark's shamelessness. Matching a booth for major companies? Couldn’t he take a moment to look in the mirror before making such a request?
With their lack of fame, background, and substance, how dare they make such demands?
Mark remained unfazed by Merlin's ridicule. He simply smiled and replied, "Mr. Merlin, I know this proposal may seem abrupt, but you must consider its feasibility."
"I'm sorry, but I think that's impossible," Merlin rejected without a second thought.
"What if we have a product that could change the world? Would that change your mind?" Mark said with a smile.
"Sorry... what?" Merlin's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Mark, momentarily caught off guard by his words.
What did he just hear? This guy in front of him was claiming they had a product that could change the world?
For a moment, Merlin doubted whether he had misheard. It felt like he had just heard an unprecedented joke. When did changing the world become so simple?
"Do you think you're Jobs? Or is your company Apple?" Merlin mocked openly.
In his view, this guy must have taken something that messed with his head. Couldn't these manufacturers be a bit more grounded? Why did they think that just because they achieved a little success, they were on the verge of changing the world?
Please, in the realm of consumer electronics, only Jobs had truly changed the world over the years. Many companies shouted about changing the world, but none were named Sweet Potato.
Moreover, before Apple changed the world, it was already one of the top manufacturers, right? They had the foundation to make such claims. As for Sweet Potato Technology, Merlin couldn't recall such a company even existing.
Comment 0 Comment Count