Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 534 Early Days of Down-on-Hardship Livestreaming Sales
The moon was bright and the stars were few; the night was as clear as if it had been washed.

The Tang Dynasty-style white building stands quietly in the swaying shadows of the trees, its second-floor lights casting a warm glow.

Liu Shishi pushed open the dormitory door and turned to the side with a slight apology: "Yiyi, you insisted on sleeping in the Tangren dormitory, so don't complain about how simple it is."

“I am not a pampered person.” Song Ci stepped into the room, her gaze sweeping over the simple furnishings.

A wooden bed, a desk, a computer, and a few freshly picked white magnolias in a celadon vase. The familiar scent of sandalwood wafts in the air, exactly as I remember it.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been here,” he sighed softly, his fingertips brushing over the well-worn copy of “The History of the Tang Dynasty” on his desk, a ginkgo bookmark tucked between the pages.

Liu Shishi turned on the air conditioner and smiled, "The last time you came was three years ago when we were filming 'Scarlet Heart'."

As she spoke, she took a clean bath towel from the cabinet and handed it to her husband, saying, "I'm going to take a shower."

The sound of running water filled the bathroom. Song Ci sat at her desk, absentmindedly scrolling through the news on her phone.

The sound of the water, sometimes rapid and sometimes slow, was just like his heartbeat at that moment, making one's mind wander.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of water stopped.

Liu Shishi walked out barefoot, her body enveloped in a misty haze of water. She was wrapped in a plain white bathrobe, water droplets still dripping from the ends of her hair, spreading out in circles on the wooden floor.

"Yi-yi, go take a shower!" She tilted her head and wiped her wet hair. "Take your time and wash properly, you're all sweaty."

"Okay!" Song Ci responded and rushed to the bathroom.

Watching her husband's retreating figure, Liu Shishi smiled slightly, and with a thought in mind, she turned and walked into the changing room.

When Song Ci stepped out of the bathroom, she looked up and froze in place.

Under the warm yellow light, Liu Shishi had already changed into a gorgeous light green ancient costume.

A phoenix embroidered with gold thread spreads its wings as if about to take flight on the hem of her dress, while peonies bloom in succession on the skirt.

She wore no hair ornaments or hairpins; her jet-black hair was draped over her shoulders, and the water droplets at the ends of her hair shimmered like stars in the light.

What's most captivating are her expressive eyes, which, with their gentle, classical charm, also hint at a touch of cunning.

Upon seeing her husband emerge, Liu Shishi gracefully bowed, her wide sleeves fluttering as she performed a standard courtly greeting: "Your Majesty, I, Yunxian, greet you."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of teasing, yet it also held an untold tenderness.

Song Ci's eyes darkened, and he stepped forward to embrace his beautiful wife's slender waist: "My beloved concubine, would you like to serve me in bed?"

Liu Shishi raised her eyes and nodded solemnly: "Yes, Your Majesty, please grant me a little prince." As she said this, her ears turned slightly red, but her eyes were incredibly firm.

"Okay!" Song Ci's eyes were filled with tenderness as he lowered his head to kiss the soft, fragrant body in his arms.

Liu Shishi stood on tiptoe, tightly embracing her husband's neck, fully expressing her love, passion, and longing.
Her ancient-style silk sash hung to the ground, intertwining and overlapping with his pajamas.

The couple, under the gentle moonlight, shared their simplest wishes.

The next day, Song Ci and Liu Shishi parted ways temporarily, each busy with their own affairs.

Song Ci departed from Hengdian and headed south to visit leaders of seven cities in three provinces: Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong. Finally, he went to Shenzhen to visit Huawei at the invitation of Ren Zhengfei.

Liu Shishi returned to Donghai, where she was invited to attend the Xiaomi 3 mobile phone launch event in the afternoon and the 19th Magnolia Awards ceremony in the evening.

In the afternoon, the Donghai International Financial Center was packed with people, including Xiaomi enthusiasts, Liu Shishi fans, and media reporters.

In addition, representatives from popular domestic smartphone brands such as Huawei, Meizu, and Lenovo came to gather intelligence.

Lei Jun, the head of Xiaomi Technology, was already seated in the center of the first row of the venue. He was dressed casually in a black short-sleeved T-shirt and jeans.

Beside her, Liu Shishi sat elegantly, wearing a white Gucci custom-made suit.

The Omega gold watch on her left wrist had a warm, lustrous sheen, while a Cartier diamond brooch on her right collar refracted tiny starlight under the light. Her refined elegance was tempered with a touch of heroic spirit.

"Mr. Lei, I wish the Xiaomi 3 launch event a complete success and the new product great sales."

Lei Jun smiled and replied with a hint of familiarity, "Thank you! With you as my spokesperson, I have even more confidence."

The topic then shifted, "How's President Song doing lately? I haven't seen him for a while."

"I went south right after returning from the United States."

"Tengda Technology is already a Fortune 500 company standing at the top of the world, and it's the target that Xiaomi is chasing." Lei Jun's tone was filled with envy, admiration, and a spirit of not giving up.

Just as I was reflecting on this, a strong voice with a slight accent interrupted: "Mr. Lei, who is this lady?"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a sprightly, resolute-looking middle-aged man standing to the side with a warm smile on his face.

Lei Jun immediately stepped aside, acting as a bridge, and introduced the two parties with a smile: "President Huang, come, come, let me introduce you."

This is Ms. Liu Shishi, the brand ambassador for Xiaomi and the wife of Mr. Song from Tengda Technology.

"Shishi, this is Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia."

Huang Renxun's eyes lit up immediately, and he extended his right hand warmly: "Madam, hello, hello! I am Jensen Huang, it's a pleasure to meet you! Please give my regards to Mr. Song."

Liu Shishi shook hands with him gracefully and responded appropriately: "Hello, Mr. Huang, I've long admired your name."

My husband often mentions Nvidia, praising your company for its profound technological expertise and its status as an industry benchmark.

He glanced at Huang Renxun discreetly a few times, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.

She had indeed heard her husband, Song Ci, mention Nvidia many times, and as far as she could remember, their family's investment portfolio seemed to have held a significant amount of Nvidia stock for a long time.

The fact that her husband values ​​her so highly suggests that this enthusiastic Mr. Huang is no ordinary man.

Huang Renxun initially thought Liu Shishi was just being polite, but then he realized that Tengda Technology's gaming business was already a global leader.

Nvidia's core technology is gaming graphics cards (GPUs), and the two companies have a solid foundation for cooperation. It is highly likely that Song Ci pays attention to and recognizes Nvidia.

Thinking of this, his attitude became even more enthusiastic: "Thank you, Mr. Song, for recognizing NVIDIA! I will definitely visit Mr. Song at Tenda Technology when I have the opportunity to have in-depth exchanges."

Liu Shishi exuded elegance and poise, showcasing the poise and composure of the boss's wife at Tengda Technology: "On behalf of my husband, I would like to welcome Mr. Huang anytime."

The three chatted for a while, then Lei Jun glanced at his watch and interrupted apologetically, "Gentlemen, the press conference is about to begin. I need to go backstage to prepare. Excuse me for a moment." "Please go ahead, Mr. Lei." "You're busy, Mr. Lei."

At exactly 2 p.m., the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed, and everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the stage.

A spotlight shone, and accompanied by rousing music, Lei Jun strode briskly onto the center of the stage, officially opening the curtain on the Xiaomi 3 launch event.

After a passionate and engaging opening speech that ignited the atmosphere, Lei Jun quickly got to the point, introducing the highly anticipated Xiaomi 3 in an enthusiastic tone.

Behind them, a huge electronic screen simultaneously displayed exquisite high-definition renderings of the Xiaomi 3 phone from multiple angles, eliciting gasps of amazement from the audience.

"The Xiaomi Mi 3 uses both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor platforms!"

Lei Jun's voice echoed through the microphone to every corner of the venue: "We have pioneered the world's first dual-platform processor strategy, just to bring users a more extreme performance experience!"

Then, as if reciting a familiar list of features, he introduced the various performance parameters: "It uses a 5-inch 1080P full HD Sharp IPS retina screen, with lifelike colors and clear details!"
It also supports ultra-sensitive touch technology, allowing users to operate the screen smoothly even while wearing gloves in winter!

Applause and cheers rose and fell from the audience, and the expressions of representatives from Huawei, Meizu, Lenovo and other peers in the crowd became more serious.

Based on the information disclosed so far, the Xiaomi Mi 3's configuration level is already quite high.

If the product can maintain the highly competitive pricing of its predecessor, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the current domestic smartphone market.

"These are the core specifications of the Xiaomi 3." Lei Jun paused deliberately, took a breath, and whetted the audience's appetite.

"But that's not all! The Xiaomi 3 also features two truly groundbreaking features, but I'll keep you in suspense for now."

He changed the subject and looked at the front row of guests: "Today's press conference also has several special friends and important partners present."

First, let's give a warm round of applause to Mr. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, as he comes to the stage!

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Huang Renxun strode onto the stage, stood shoulder to shoulder with Lei Jun, and said in a loud voice, "Thank you! I'm a rice fan too!"

A self-introduction with a heavy accent instantly bridged the gap between him and the audience. "Here, please allow me to briefly introduce my company, Nvidia."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi, who was sitting in the audience, couldn't help but smile and subconsciously flipped through the simple business card in her hand.

The newly acquainted President Huang exuded a pragmatic style even in his company introduction, though his Mandarin did have a uniquely "awkward" charm.

"Nvidia is a 20-year-old technology company," Huang Renxun introduced directly and forcefully. "The GPUs we make are the best in the world!"

We are extremely, extremely good at handling graphics and images, bringing unparalleled experiences to games and visual computing!

After a brief and powerful introduction to NVIDIA and how its technology works with the Xiaomi 3, Huang Renxun began to enthusiastically endorse Xiaomi.

He waved his arms and shouted to energize the crowd: "Xiaomi V5! Xiaomi V5! Xiaomi V5!"

Watching the influential figure in the chip industry on stage, who was now wholeheartedly cheering for Xiaomi, Liu Shishi tilted her head slightly, her thoughts wandering.

Yesterday, the editor-in-chief of Time magazine followed him to the film set in Hengdian for an exclusive interview; today, the CEO of Nvidia traveled across the ocean to promote the product.

The secret to the success of these people who have already reached the pinnacle in the eyes of ordinary people lies in their hard work, pragmatism, and ability to seize opportunities.

On stage, Lei Jun's voice rang out again, carrying an irrepressible excitement through the microphone, clearly resonating in every corner of the venue:
"Next, it's time to reveal the last two mysterious features of the Xiaomi 3! These two features will redefine the interactive experience of smartphones!"

Now, please welcome Ms. Liu Shishi, Xiaomi's brand ambassador, to the stage for a demonstration! Please welcome Shishi!

Lost in thought, Liu Shishi was brought back to reality. She instantly composed herself, and a captivating smile bloomed on her face.

Under the spotlight and with all eyes on her, she rose gracefully, stepping onto the center of the stage in her high heels.

"Hello Mr. Lei! Hello Mr. Huang! Good afternoon, everyone! I am Liu Shishi."

She stood between Lei Jun and Huang Renxun, greeting the audience with grace and poise. Her snow-white suit shone even brighter under the stage lights.

The contrast between Lei Jun's black short-sleeved T-shirt and Huang Renxun's dark business suit on either side creates a striking visual impact.

This scene, a juxtaposition of a tech-savvy, masculine style and an elegant, goddess-like presence, was captured by the cameras of countless media reporters in the audience.

The clicking sounds echoed continuously, as if one could foresee the exciting photos accompanying the headlines in the technology and entertainment sections.

Upon seeing Liu Shishi, the spokesperson, take her place, Huang Renxun gracefully withdrew, smiled and nodded to her, then turned and walked off the stage.

Back in his seat, his thoughts drifted away.

Nvidia is undoubtedly the king in the traditional gaming graphics card market, but it is about to reach the ceiling of its performance growth and urgently needs to find a new growth point.

This trip to mainland China to participate in Xiaomi's launch event is a key transformation attempt for Nvidia to open up a new battlefield for its chip business and enter the field of mobile device processors.

The debut of the Tegra 4 chip in the Xiaomi 3 is a must.

On stage, the demonstration officially began.

Following the pre-arranged procedure, Liu Shishi picked up a Xiaomi 3 engineering prototype from the tray held by the hostess.

In a clear, melodious voice, she called out into the phone, "Xiao Ai!"

Almost as soon as the words were spoken, a slightly feminine, natural-sounding voice with a hint of electronic synthesis but never sounding harsh came from the phone's speaker.

And through the venue's sound system, it clearly echoed in everyone's ears: "I'm here!"

This response, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up ripples of quiet gasps from the audience.

Lei Jun took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement, and introduced the device to the audience with obvious pride: "What you're hearing is 'Xiao Ai Tongxue'!"
It is the first truly intelligent voice assistant in China, jointly developed by Xiaomi Corporation and its strategic partner Tenda Technology, and possessing completely independent intellectual property rights!

He deliberately emphasized "Tengda Technology" and "the first in China," using clear and forceful language.

"Next, please let Shishi continue to demonstrate the powerful functions of 'Xiao Ai' for everyone."

Liu Shishi remained calm and raised her voice, as if she were talking to an unseen assistant: "Xiao Ai, what time is it now?"

"Beijing time, 3:28 PM on June 15th." Xiao Ai's answer was accurate and swift, without the slightest delay.

Liu Shishi continued to issue instructions: "Please set an alarm for 6 p.m. for me."

"Okay. I have set your alarm for 6 p.m. today. The alarm will ring precisely 2 hours and 32 minutes from now."

(Second update, slightly later)
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