Even before the press conference ended, the Internet was already noisy. First, it was broadcast in the live broadcast room of the press conference, and then spread to Weibo, WeChat and other online media channels.
Recommended cover of Douyu Live’s home page: “Go straight to the rice mobile phone launch conference, Tian Xiangshan and Hongxin agreed on a billion-dollar bet!”
"One Billion Gambling Game?" This title was so attractive that many netizens browsing the live broadcast platform immediately clicked in to see the details, and some people asked on the barrage.
"When we first arrived, Douyu said one billion, what one billion?"
Immediately, an old driver explained: "Explain to the new friends, Tian Xiangshan and Hongxin agreed just now to compare the shipments of the first mobile phones of their respective brands, and the bet is one billion!"
"One billion! Oh my god, you are so rich and willful!"
"One billion? I don't believe it. It must be hype!"
"Hongxin mobile phone? Never heard of it. I heard that rice mobile phones are very easy to use."
"I went to check, and there is no Hongxin brand mobile phone at all! What's going on?"
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Penguin News Push: "On the first day of the new year, a billion-dollar bet broke out!"
The majority of QQ and WeChat users immediately saw this news. When they saw the title of One Billion, many people clicked in curiously to learn about the situation.
Most users are naturally aware of the rice phone, and the name of the Hongxin brand is the first thing many people see.
Although Hongxin’s mobile chicken game is famous, most people don’t pay attention to the mobile game development company.
Comments under the news skyrocketed:
"Isn't Hongxin a computer housekeeper? Why do you want to sell mobile phones too?"
"On New Year's Day this year, I was eating instant noodles at home, and the bosses bet one billion! Comparing people to each other is so annoying!"
"The editor is mentally retarded. I only made up the content of the opening picture. I don't believe it!"
"Then Hongxin wants to be famous, is he crazy? Let me ask, the rice phone must be worth one billion, can they afford it?"
"Isn't gambling illegal? I'm going to sue them! Is there any bonus?"
Other news media also quickly highlighted current hot topics, and the words "One Billion Gambling" began to flood the screen.
Some employees of Hongxin Company were working at work. As soon as they opened the browser, a news message popped up: "Live broadcast, a billion-dollar bet between Rice and Hongxin!"
"What? Our Hongxin and Rice's billion-dollar bet? When did it happen?" Hongxin's employees were stunned.
"Is the news just writing nonsense now? I need to contact the legal department and sue them!" Just after the employee finished speaking, the colleague next to him said, "It's not nonsense, it's true. Look, it's on the mobile news!"
When he saw the news, he was surprised when he saw that it was true: "Here, is Mr. Lu so awesome? Bet one billion directly! It's too exaggerated!"
The colleague nodded and said: "Yes, our Hongxin mobile phone hasn't even come out! And it's very risky to bet against rice!"
"You two are so young!" the old employee next to him laughed, "In my opinion, Mr. Lu's move is the most beautiful!"
"What do you mean?" The two of them were confused.
The old employee explained: "Do you think that if you bet one billion, you will really lose money if you lose?"
"Don't you give it?" The two of them wondered.
"Of course I won't give it!" said the old employee. "First of all, such a superficial bet is against the law. Therefore, it has no legal effect and is just an 'astonishing' joke."
"But it's okay, as long as the general public believes it. The billion-dollar bet will make them focus on our Hongxin mobile phone, and it will be publicized for free."
"Look at the hot news right now, it's all about this! I guess it will be the same in the next few days. How powerful is this wave of publicity? If you advertise by yourself, spending 100 million won't necessarily have such an effect!"
"Besides, Mr. Lu didn't reveal any information about his appearance or anything like that. If the time comes, he will lose, and no one will be able to blame him. At most, he will make fun of our Hongxin, but that doesn't matter. Even big companies will be made fun of."
"So what Mr. Lu said has saved Hongxin Mobile at least 100 million in promotional expenses, or even more. Do you think it's great or not?"
"Wonderful!" The two said in unison, with admiration on their faces: "As expected of Mr. Lu, his thoughts are different from ours!"
"However, there are disadvantages to this." The old employee paused and then said: "That is, if our Hongxin mobile phone market does not respond well, we will probably be blackmailed by netizens. By then, this project will be very difficult. It’s operational.”
Not only them, but the top management of Hongxin were also shocked by the news. They had never heard of it before, as if it was Lu Zixin's impromptu idea.
Liu Tong, Liang Song and others all sent messages to inquire, and Su Zhirong even called Lu Zixin specifically.
"Mr. Lu, you're playing a bit too hard this time! Are you really not afraid of losing?" Su Zhirong teased.
"Don't worry, my wife didn't save enough, how could she lose? They will know when the Hongxin mobile phone is officially released!" Lu Zixin said confidently.
"Then I'll wait and see."
The Billion Gambling Game spread quickly and quickly became a hot search on Weibo. As a result, various popular public accounts appeared, reposting or commenting one after another.
At this moment, the rice mobile phone press conference is coming to an end, and it is time for reporters to ask questions.
This time, everyone’s focus is no longer on the latest features of rice phones, but on Tian Xiangshan and Hongxin’s billion-dollar bet.
Tian Xiangshan did not shy away from this. On his mobile phone, employees had already sent him some latest news. The billion-dollar gambling game quickly spread on the Internet, and this wave of publicity was very powerful. It can be said that the attention of netizens to this rice conference is the highest ever!
Therefore, he will continue to bet, and the hotter the speculation, the better!
"Hello, Mr. Tian, I am a reporter from New Wolf Entertainment. Do you have confidence in this billion-dollar bet?"
"Of course! And we are 100% confident!" Tian Xiangshan said confidently, "Our rice will definitely win! Next one!"
"Hello, Mr. Tian, I am a reporter from Phoenix Technology. Hongxin's mobile phone has not been released yet. Why are you so sure?"
“This is the style our team has been adhering to since we started the business, to do better! When Rice 1 was released, our results were very good. I believe Hongxin’s mobile phones are also good, but we want to be better than three of us in one month. The monthly sales volume is still too exaggerated!" Tian Xiangshan said politely.
"Hello, Mr. Tian, I am a reporter from Beijing Daily. If you lose, will you really pay one billion?"
"Can't lose. Next one!"
There were also reporters who blocked Zhu An and Tang Gang before they could leave, and asked them for interviews.
Tang Gang said directly: "Dear friends from the media, this is a rice conference. We are guests and cannot overshadow the guest. So if you have any questions, you should ask Mr. Tian!"
"As for other news, we will reply on Hongxin's official website or official online account. Please focus on the 'Red Core' chip and the upcoming Hongxin mobile phone! Thank you!" He did not forget to give Hongxin a message before leaving. There was an advertisement on the phone.