Chapter 78: The Eve of the Concert
In the following three days, the Chinese internet was dominated by two major topics.
The first was the Gemini app!
In just 10 days since its launch, its user growth rate made Penguin Group tremble!
Even more astonishing was its immense influence!
One day prior, a well-known travel company, Mitu, which had secured financing and was set to go public by the end of the year, went bankrupt instantly after an exposure post about it was published on Gemini's travel section.
Gemini had gathered and revealed all the corrupt evidence against Mitu.
Despite Mitu having 12 exclusive travel routes, Gemini released 50 routes for free, and their quality far exceeded Mitu's!
This move by Gemini.
Made all entrepreneurs fearful!
Made all internet companies look up in awe!
It was a true opinion leader, a real business giant!
It seemed to have the power to control the life and death of any company!
Netizens flocked to Gemini!
And they trusted Gemini completely!
If Gemini wanted to target any company,
A single comment could cause them to collapse instantly!
That is the power of leadership!
That is the will of the people!
Many corrupt business owners trembled at night.
Fearing that they might wake up to see their company's scandals on Gemini!
Whether in China or internationally, business researchers, founders, and students alike.
They watched Gemini's incredible growth rate.
And slowly realized that Gemini's interests in hobbies and social sections were not simply about replacing forums!
It aimed to penetrate and lead all fields!
Of course.
Whether domestically or internationally, many self-proclaimed tech experts tried to replicate Gemini's features, hoping to develop similar apps to ride the wave or get a share of the pie!
But the result was.
Countless experts and geniuses faced despair!
They seriously doubted their own abilities, with many abandoning their keyboards and changing careers!
The second major topic on the internet.
Was the long-silent Emperor Yi's sudden announcement!
Three days ago, he posted an update on Douyin: June 19, Wang Hai District.
This news instantly caused a huge stir!
While netizens were speculating wildly.
Haishi's leading enterprise, Yingzhi Group, grandly announced that they would host an Emperor Yi concert at 8 PM on June 19 at Huitian Plaza in Wang Hai District!
Emperor Yi himself would perform!
An open-air venue accommodating tens of thousands of spectators, with no tickets required!
Yingzhi Group's family medical products were the exclusive sponsor!
Fans were ecstatic!
Emperor Yi himself appearing?
A concert?
My God, I'm going! At any cost!
Soon.
Tickets for trains and planes to Haishi from all over the country became impossible to obtain!
Those driving their own cars were countless!
The population in Haishi surged several times within three days!
Emperor Yi topped the hot search again!
The interview video of Ouyang Fengyu, Vice President of Yingzhi Group and head of the concert, also made it to the hot search!
In an instant, the entire city of Haishi was waiting for this event!
At this time.
In his office, Ouyang Fengyu was extremely proud!
Brother Ziming indeed delivered, making Emperor Yi publicly announce the concert!
Ouyang Fengyu seized the opportunity immediately.
He promptly informed the company and announced Yingzhi as the event organizer.
Moreover, Ouyang Fengyu personally recorded an interview about the concert, which was published online!
He became famous overnight!
So far.
The impact of these promotional tactics had far exceeded Ouyang Fengyu's expectations!
Emperor Yi's popularity was off the charts!
This concert was sure to be a huge success!
200 billion in sales would be achieved with ease!
On the other hand.
Emperor Yi's manager, Lv Ziming, was panicking!
This is insane!
How could Emperor Yi post a message?
'Wang Hai District,' could it be that he's coming?
But now, there was nothing Lv Ziming could do; the arrow was on the string and had to be fired!
Ouyang Fengyu from Yingzhi Group was determined to make this concert happen no matter what!
Lv Ziming had no choice but to order his team to repeatedly adjust the sound equipment to ensure no mistakes in the performance!
At the same time!
Lv Ziming had also secured an advance payment from Yingzhi.
And prepared an escape plan in advance!
If Emperor Yi didn't show up, that would be fine.
If he did appear, it would be a matter of distinguishing the real from the fake!
But if the fake Emperor Yi was exposed on the spot.
Lv Ziming would not hesitate to flee immediately!
June 19, 3 PM.
The day before the concert.
At the Yan family estate.
Tie Si and his team were busy loading items onto a truck.
Snacks, nutritional products, toys, daily necessities...
The truck was half full.
Yan Qingwen stood aside, dazed.
When she saw Emperor Yi's announcement.
She knew that her brother-in-law's concert was bound to succeed.
Achieving 200 billion in sales was a piece of cake!
She herself had already completely lost.
Sigh...
No matter what, her own 'charity gala' had to be completed!
Just as a way to make the kids happy!
However, apart from Liu Di, it seemed no one else took this charity gala seriously.
No one cared, no one paid attention!
Liu Di hadn't been to work these days.
He just stayed at Grandpa Tuo's hospital every day.
Saying he was teaching the kids to sing for the performance at the gala.
Liu Di's confident demeanor also touched Yan Qingwen.
Strangely, it made her find no reason to give up!
"Hey... you guys, slow down!"
"Be careful!"
The noisy sounds came from behind.
Yan Qingwen turned around.
Several movers were carrying a large object covered with a black cloth from the estate.
Half an hour earlier.
These workers came to the estate, saying that Mr. Liu Di had hired them to move something for use at the charity gala.
Yan Qingwen was curious.
So big?
From Liu Di's room?
What could it be used for in the concert?
Suddenly, a breeze blew.
The rope slipped, and the black cloth on the object fluttered a few times before falling to the ground!
What was revealed.
Was an antique piano, wiped clean and shining brightly in the sunlight!
Yan Qingwen's pupils widened in shock!
This was the long-forgotten antique piano in their basement!
A scene suddenly flashed in her mind!
This was exactly the same piano as the one in Emperor Yi's video!
Various speculations surged in Yan Qingwen's mind.
This piano was at least several decades old, and such items were rare in the market!
Could it be such a coincidence, that it's the same model as Emperor Yi's?
Could it be...
Liu Di is...
But wait!
This piano was forgotten because it had been out of tune for years.
And due to its age, almost no one could repair it.
The piano in Emperor Yi's video, however, was flawless!
"Everyone, wait a moment!"
Yan Qingwen dazedly approached the piano.
Her fingers trembled slightly.
She slowly opened the wooden cover of the keys.
And gently pressed down.
Ding-dong...
Dang...
The piano's sounds were sometimes light, sometimes rich.
Each note resonated in Yan Qingwen's heart!
She was astonished!
The piano's tuning was flawless!
And it sounded clearer and more beautiful than ever!
It was completely refurbished by a master, revitalized with new life!
"Miss, please don't delay us with the delivery!"
A mover's voice pulled Yan Qingwen back to reality.
At this moment, Yan Qingwen's heart was pounding!
The unbelievable nature of it all left her stunned!
Could it be...
Oh my God!