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“This year, there are over a million employees attending the annual meeting. With so many people, how can the venue be small enough to accommodate everyone? Watching the performances is not a problem at all. Don't forget, this is a virtual world, and everything can be adjusted. All the performances we've prepared will be projected in a larger size for the audience in the back rows to see. Even the size and position of the projection can be adjusted according to the audience's needs to ensure a first-class viewing experience for everyone,” Qiao Ruida explained, answering her sister's questions.

"Gathering over a million employees for an annual meeting is something that can only be done in the virtual world. In the real world, it would be impossible to find such a huge venue. Brother, have you thought about what to do with this virtual venue after the annual meeting? Are you going to go through all the trouble of designing it, only to use it once a year and then leave it unused?"

"Well, I really didn't think too much about it. The construction of this annual meeting venue was conceived by the annual meeting preparation team and designed by programmers in conjunction with artificial intelligence programs. The main work was done by artificial intelligence, so not much manpower or resources were wasted, and the cost was not high. I really can't think of any other use for such a venue besides holding an annual meeting. Are you suggesting we use it to play football?"

“Using it for football matches is a great idea. Aren’t there already game companies developing role-playing virtual football games in the virtual world? Perhaps we can go a step further and hold a virtual football league. Each player’s physical data could be set according to a template, and everyone could compete fairly based on their skills. It would definitely be a great opportunity,” Liu Jiayu, sitting in the back row, couldn’t help but chime in, offering her opinion after hearing the siblings’ discussion. Liu Jiayu currently serves as the general manager of Ruida Network Company, whose main business, besides managing and operating the Ruida Mall, also includes the research and development and operation of virtual games. It’s quite understandable that Liu Jiayu is so interested in virtual football games.

"Using it for football matches is one solution, but it still requires some modifications to the field. I have a better solution that requires no modifications and can generate revenue immediately: renting the venue to famous singers for concerts. Virtual concerts have no geographical limitations; any fan with a brain-computer interface device can buy a ticket. The sound equipment, stage backdrop, and even the band and dancers needed for the concert can be generated entirely through artificial intelligence, significantly reducing concert costs. The venue is also large enough to accommodate more fans, allowing for even lower ticket prices. A super concert with a million fans—just thinking about it is insane." Qiao Ruixue's Kuaipai short video platform has now expanded globally, boasting unprecedented influence. Besides traditional internet celebrities, its content creators include numerous stars, singers, and representatives from various companies and organizations. Perhaps it was through her extensive contact with various celebrities and her understanding of the hardships they faced preparing for their nationwide and even global concert tours that Qiao Ruixue was able to conceive of using the annual meeting venue for a singer concert.

“The idea is great, but our annual meeting venue is too big. How many domestic and international stars and singers can hold a concert and attract millions of fans to watch?” Du Qingqing calmed down the two noisy kids and joined the discussion, getting straight to the heart of the problem.

"That is a problem. Only a few top superstars can attract millions of fans to buy tickets to a concert. But the idea is not bad. We can set up several venues of different sizes in the virtual world to serve as venues for virtual concerts. Stars and singers can rent them as needed based on their status and fan appeal."

Just as Qiao Ruida and his group were discussing the reuse of the annual meeting venue, the annual meeting officially began. The first event was a fireworks show. With a series of muffled bangs, countless fireworks rose into the sky one after another, followed by fireworks of various colors and shapes that bloomed in the air, illuminating the night sky of the virtual world in a colorful and breathtaking display.

To avoid air pollution and eliminate fire hazards, most cities in the real world ban the setting off of fireworks and firecrackers, even during the Lunar New Year. However, this is the virtual world, unaffected by such bans. Air pollution and fire hazards simply don't exist in the virtual world; people can set off as many fireworks and firecrackers as they want. This virtual fireworks display lasted a full fifteen minutes, featuring a wide variety of types and a grand scale, truly thrilling the millions of viewers.

After the fireworks display ended, the hosts took to the stage, and simultaneously, a huge virtual projection appeared above the stage to facilitate viewing for the audience in the back rows. This year's annual meeting was hosted by four people: two men and two women. The older man and woman were veteran hosts from CCTV, with many years of experience. The two younger hosts were talents cultivated in-house by the Ruida Group; their appearance, physique, eloquence, and knowledge were all top-notch. Their usual work involves serving as company spokespeople, hosting product launches, filming product advertisements, and conducting live-streaming sales, among other things. Hosting the company's annual meeting was a perfect fit for their profession.

After a few words of New Year's greetings and welcoming remarks for the annual meeting, the first performer of the year was introduced: the up-and-coming female singer Huang Xiaoyun, who sang her original single "Open Up." Huang Xiaoyun has only recently debuted and is still a relatively unknown newcomer in the music scene, making her a perfect fit for opening the annual meeting. However, Huang Xiaoyun is Huang Xiaoyun; when she sang the chorus, her clear high notes immediately ignited the audience, eliciting thunderous applause and cheers.

One spectacular program followed another, featuring performers from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries. Despite their diverse backgrounds and languages, their performances were equally captivating and entertaining. Interspersed throughout the program were several prize draws. This year, the number of employees at Ruida Group reached a new high, leading to a corresponding increase in the number of winners. The third prize was awarded to 200,000 people, each receiving a new Xingyao mobile phone; the second prize to 50,000 people, each receiving a Ruida entry-level car; the first prize to 10,000 people, each receiving a sports car and a ticket to the moon; and the grand prize to 100 people, each receiving a flying car and three tickets to the moon. The total value of the prizes exceeded one billion. (End of Chapter)