Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

Chapter 111 Journey 1 First Release Day

"Three months ago, I almost decided to leave the internet."

Her tone was calm, but her eyes held a hint of reminiscence.

"The scams involving people impersonating me made me feel scared, helpless, and even made me start to doubt whether sharing my life was a mistake."

The camera switched to inserting several screenshots of news articles from that time.

And the interface of the Z-Dimensional Authentication System.

"But just when I was most confused, Journey Technology found me."

Cheng Lin's eyes softened.

"They not only helped me clarify the facts, but also launched an authentication system, giving me a home in the online world, a place where I could prove myself."

"Later, Mr. Lu invited me to sing 'The Brightest Star in the Night Sky.' He said that this song was written for all those who still believe in the light in the darkness."

She paused.

"When I first sang this song, I thought of my dark days, but when I saw the debut of Journey 1, I suddenly realized that this song is also written for those who dare to innovate and take on challenges."

The video included stunning footage of the unveiling of Conquer Online 1 at the press conference.

And the excited reaction of the audience.

"Tomorrow, Conquer Online 1 will be officially released."

Cheng Lin looked at the camera with sincere eyes.

"I don't know if it will become a hit, or how the market will evaluate it, but I do know that this is a product made with care by a group of people who are serious about their work."

"Tomorrow, if you're also interested, why not take a look and try it out? This isn't just about buying a phone; it's about supporting a different possibility—that our own company can also create great products that the world recognizes!"

"In the end, I still want to end with that lyric."

Cheng Lin's tone was calm.

May we all be the brightest star in each other's night sky. See you tomorrow!

The video is short, only a little over six minutes long.

But the emotions are genuine and the narrative flows smoothly.

One hour after it was published.

The number of views has exceeded 500,000.

There are over 20,000 comments.

"Linlin is absolutely right! Support domestic products, and support Zhengtu, a company that puts its heart into making quality products!"

"I've set my alarm; I'll be checking the official website tomorrow!"

"From Angry Birds to Conquer Online 1, I've watched Conquer Online Technology grow all the way, and I must support them with one tomorrow!"

"It's worth it just for the debut of an E3 award-winning domestic game!"

"I'm in Nanjing. The electronics market here said they'll have it in stock, so I'll go queue up at 6 AM tomorrow!"

The official account of Journey Technology forwarded and commented on the post.

"Thank you for your trust. Conquer Online 1, we aspire to be the brightest star in your hands."

This interaction was trending on Z-Dimensional.

This has created a perfect publicity loop.

When all the publicity is complete.

The night in Hangzhou is already deep.

Lu Chen stood in front of the office window.

Looking at the scattered traffic on the street in the distance.

Tomorrow, we'll see!

June 10th, 5:30 AM.

Jinling City.

When Jiang Sheng was woken up by the alarm clock, it was just getting light.

He practically sat bolt upright, wide awake.

Today is the day that Conquer Online 1 goes on sale.

As an ordinary programmer working at a software company.

28-year-old Jiang Sheng is also an electronics enthusiast.

They pay attention to new products and are eager to experience new technologies.

More importantly, he is a loyal fan of Journey Technology.

Last year, he happened to play Angry Birds at a friend's house.

The simple and fun gameplay immediately attracted him.

Later, he bought the Journey Z1.

That MP4 accompanied him through countless commutes.

In May of this year, he watched the entire launch event for Journey 1 online.

He deliberately left work early to go home that day.

Just so as not to miss any details.

When Lu Chen announced the price of 1999 yuan at the press conference.

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but shout "Holy crap!" in front of his computer.

He was using a Nokia N73 at the time.

It's already considered a pretty good phone.

But looking at the double-sided glass design and smooth ZUI system of Journey 1...

He immediately knew he had to get a new phone.

What excited him even more was the news he saw a couple of days ago.

The game "Famine" by Journey to the West won the Best Game Design Award at E3.

As a player, Jiang Sheng felt extremely honored.

Similarly, as potential users.

This further solidified his determination to buy Conquer Online 1.

"Brother Sheng, are you really going to queue up?"

My colleague asked him this in the QQ group last night.

"Absolutely, we have to buy it on the first release."

Jiang Sheng replied without hesitation.

"You can buy it online too."

"You don't understand, the feeling of holding the real thing in your hands is something online shopping can't give you."

Jiang Sheng quickly washed up.

Wear a simple gray T-shirt and jeans.

Put on your backpack.

The streets of Jinling were still quiet in the early morning.

Only the cleaning staff were sweeping the floor.

Occasionally, the first bus will pass by.

Jiang Sheng was riding an electric bike.

Heading towards the Zhujiang Road Digital City.

Zhujiang Road is a famous distribution center for electronic products in Nanjing.

There is a saying that there is Zhongguancun in the north and Zhujiang Road in the south.

Although with the rise of e-commerce.

The number of visitors here is not as high as in previous years.

But whenever a major product is released.

The bustling atmosphere of the past will surely return to this place.

When we were two intersections away from the digital mall.

Jiang Sheng sensed something was amiss.

So many people!

The streets where the digital mall is located are already lined with parked cars.

Many people were also standing directly on the roadside.

The doors to the digital mall were not yet open.

But a huge crowd had already gathered at the entrance.

At a glance, there are at least two hundred people.

"So many people?"

Jiang Sheng was startled.

I quickly found a place to park the car.

I jogged over there.

The closer you get, the more you can feel that enthusiastic atmosphere.

The crowd was mainly composed of young people.

They looked like students.

Some of them are dressed like office workers.

There were also a few people who looked like distributors.

People gathered in small groups to chat.

The sound mingled with the morning air.

What time did you arrive?

"4:30! I thought I was early enough, but there were already more than fifty people ahead of me!"

"I came from Jiangning, and the taxi fare cost me eighty yuan!"

"I live nearby, and I came over at three o'clock to take a look. There were already people there then."

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"I heard this store got 500 units; that should be enough, right?"

"Hard to say, look at this person, there will probably be more later."

Jiang Sheng found a spot at the very end of the line and stood there.

The person in front of me is a boy who looks like a college student.

"Dude, you're buying Conquer Online 1 too?"

The boy initiated the conversation.

"yes."

Jiang Sheng nodded.

"Your student?"

"Nanjing University, Computer Science Department."

The boy replied.

"Several senior students in our lab are paying close attention to this phone. They're incredibly excited, calling it a milestone for domestically produced Android phones. My advisor even said that if it's as smooth as the demonstration at the launch event, he'll buy one for development and testing."

Jiang Sheng said with a smile.

"Then you guys are experts."

"Not really, I'm just interested."

The boy smiled sheepishly.

"Actually, I came here for Famine. After seeing the E3 report, the game was right up my alley. The first mobile phone release included a limited character, which was too tempting."

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The two chatted, and time passed quickly.