When Tian Tian saw the overwhelming positive response from the audience, she didn't hesitate any longer. She pressed the remote control in her right hand, and the PPT on the screen flipped to the next slide.
[Software: Hatsune]
[Model: Monthly Subscription]
[Basic Version: 25 yuan/month]
[Custom Version: 60 yuan/month]
[P.S.: The Hatsune APP is also available on the official website of Black Domain Technology. Interested users can download it directly from the site. Here's the official link.]
As the subscription options appeared on the screen, Tian Tian's sweet voice followed:
"These two monthly subscription versions offer the same core features. The Custom Version includes additional personalized services, such as face sculpting, outfit changes, and access to high computing power. If you don't have special requirements, the Basic Version should be sufficient."
Everyone present erupted again upon seeing the subscription prices. Twenty-five yuan a month wasn't expensive at all—it was about the price of a pack of cigarettes. That broke down to less than a yuan a day. More importantly, they were willing to pay. Many signed up for the monthly plan on the spot, and some even opted for an annual subscription.
Hatsune wasn't just a smart assistant. It was practically an AI capable of boosting productivity and changing how people interacted with their phones.
Everyone was eager to subscribe.
"This Hatsune app is incredible! I'm going back to publish an article about this gem. It's even better than ChatGPT."
"I already edited and uploaded a video just now."
"Let's all work together to get Hatsune trending and let the world know about this app!"
"Affordable and worth it—your own virtual girlfriend."
...
Next came the Q&A session. Tian Tian randomly selected three journalists to answer their questions.
Chen Mo didn't stay for the final segment. Instead, he pulled out his phone and checked Hatsune's backend data. The app had gone live in sync with the press conference. Although the conference wasn't over yet and the news hadn't fully spread, the app had already attracted a wave of downloads.
These users came from livestreams and short videos.
[Product: Hatsune]
[Basic Subscribers: 2,524]
[Custom Subscribers: 52]
Over 60,000 yuan had already been generated.
Not bad at all.
Chen Mo nodded in approval. The app had only been online for a few minutes and already brought in tens of thousands in revenue. You could call that printing money.
But Chen Mo wasn't satisfied. His ambition was never just to run a profitable company—he wanted a military-industrial empire, a powerful, intimidating arms conglomerate.
He made money fast.
But he spent it faster.
The nuclear power plant alone had racked up a debt of 42 billion yuan. On top of that, he planned to restart nuclear energy, biochemical research, and the T-virus project. No amount of money would be enough.
The more, the better.
Chen Mo muttered to himself, then tapped his wireless earpiece. It was time to deliver on the gift he had promised Tian Tian.
"Red Queen, prepare the popup ads."
"Master, are you really going to push Hatsune's popup ads to every user's phone?" Red Queen asked with a hint of hesitation.
"That's right."
"This is the fastest way to promote it. If every user gets a push notification, it's as good as everyone knowing about Hatsune. It'll cause subscriptions to skyrocket." Chen Mo nodded. This was the gift he promised Tian Tian. After today, Hatsune would become a viral app, and Tian Tian would become a nationally recognized, powerful female CEO.
"Understood. This is going to be a massive operation. I'll need to halt other computational tasks to complete it…"
Red Queen's voice came through calmly.
But she couldn't refuse Chen Mo's command. So she paused other processes and began executing the popup task.
As time passed, the press conference concluded successfully. The journalists left the venue.
Per Chen Mo's instructions, a celebratory banquet was held immediately after the event.
All employees of Black Domain Technology switched locations and headed to the Haicheng Grand Hotel nearby. They booked an entire floor—super extravagant. Hatsune's backend operations were managed by the Red Queen, so they didn't have to worry about anything. They could simply relax and enjoy the celebration.
Chen Mo and Tian Tian didn't leave with the employees.
They waited until everyone had left before driving to the hotel together in Tian Tian's car. As the leaders of Black Domain Technology, they didn't want to create pressure by mingling too closely. If they had gone together with the others, it might've made the employees uncomfortable.
"Chen Mo, where's that gift you promised me?" Tian Tian asked casually with one hand on the steering wheel and the other held out expectantly.
"Uh…" Chen Mo scratched his forehead awkwardly.
The gift he had mentioned was actually the popup ad campaign for Hatsune. Judging by Tian Tian's tone, she probably thought it was something more personal. The awkward part was he couldn't exactly say no now.
"You didn't prepare anything, did you? Men really can't be trusted. You sweet-talked me into quitting Aoki University, and now you're slacking." Tian Tian withdrew her hand, visibly disappointed.
Chen Mo was silent for a moment before deciding to be honest. Sincerity is, after all, a traditional Chinese virtue.
"I originally meant the gift as the popup ad campaign to promote Hatsune. I didn't prepare anything personal. But since you brought it up—and considering you made huge contributions to the company—I won't let it slide. Give me a few days, and I'll give you a gift that's guaranteed to satisfy you."
"A gift that'll satisfy me?" Tian Tian's annoyance melted away, her eyes lighting up.
"Yes."
"Just so you know, I have pretty high standards. I don't care for average gifts. Are you sure you can satisfy me?" she asked playfully.
"I guarantee it." Chen Mo nodded firmly.
"In that case, I'll forgive you for not preparing a gift today."
Tian Tian smiled, and soon they arrived at the entrance of the Haicheng Grand Hotel. She handed the keys to a valet and walked toward the banquet hall. The venue was lavishly decorated in a cozy style, with elegant lighting enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Just as she was about to step inside, a wave of shocked exclamations erupted from within. She froze, her eyes wide in astonishment.
"Holy crap!"
"I just checked the sales data. Hatsune's revenue has already hit one billion!"
"From the end of the press conference to now—it's only been, what, two hours? One billion?!"
"Damn!"
"Black Domain is going to blow up!"