The first question came from a female reporter.
As she received the microphone, Yang Limin's face lit up with excitement. Opportunities to question Chen Mo directly were incredibly rare—she wouldn't let this chance slip by.
Tidying her hair slightly, Yang Limin smiled at Chen Mo.
"Mr. Chen Mo, I'm Yang Limin from Headline News. I have two questions. First, regarding the applications of holographic technology—beyond televisions and computers, how will it change the everyday lives of ordinary people?
Second, the holographic technology you've just showcased is already implemented in projectors, TVs, computers, and movies. Is there a possibility it will be adapted for mobile phones in the future?"
As she finished, the audience turned expectantly toward Chen Mo.
Chen Mo nodded politely and smiled.
"Thank you for your question."
He spoke with the calm demeanor that had become his signature.
"To start with, holography is not a new concept. Since Dennis Gabor introduced the idea in 1947, research has continued non-stop. In fact, we already use holographic applications in daily life. For instance, anti-counterfeit marks on products use laminated laser holography.
Concerts featuring virtual idols like Hatsune Miku or Luo Tianyi also make use of early-stage holographic effects. On celebrity stages, we've seen simple forms of it implemented for performance enhancement.
What we've done is break through the final barrier—true realism, interactive responsiveness, and user-grade affordability."
Chen Mo's tone remained steady, his gaze calm.
"As for how this will affect everyday life? Apart from entertainment—TV, film, computers—there's remote holographic conferencing, telemedicine platforms, holographic advertising like we see in sci-fi, interactive exhibitions, and more.
Our current launch product, Yǐngyǐng, is just the beginning. One day, everyone will have access to holographic tech.
That's the theme of this launch—'The Future Is Around.'"
He let the words linger.
"As for your second question—yes. Holography will undoubtedly enter the mobile phone space. Demand will drive development. The question is only when."
Chen Mo paused deliberately, offering no more detail.
What he didn't reveal was that the holographic phone prototype already existed—just that the production line wasn't ready yet. Revealing it too early would overshadow Yǐngyǐng's momentum. Even if he wasn't a business strategist, he understood timing mattered.
Still, his confirmation ignited excitement.
The audience buzzed.
"If holographic computers, TVs, and films are here... then how far behind can phones be?"
The next reporter stood up, offering a quick nod of respect. This one was clearly a veteran.
"Mr. Chen Mo, I'm a reporter from Science & Technology Digest. Judging from what we've seen today, your company's holographic tech is quite mature. Can you confirm whether you are applying it to smartphones—or at least exploring that direction?"
Chen Mo smiled slightly.
"Thank you for the question. I can confirm: Yes, we are developing a holographic mobile phone. But as for how far along we are—well, I'll let you guess."
That single line triggered a wave of reactions.
A holographic phone. Confirmed.
"If they release that, Apple is done for."
"I've dreamed of holographic calls since I was a kid!"
"Marching Ant's tech is mature, but shrinking it into a phone? That's a major hurdle. Still… they've done crazier things."
Whispers and speculation spread rapidly throughout the theater.
Just the thought of making real 3D video calls, or watching AR content in true 3D, sent tech enthusiasts into a frenzy.
Another reporter raised a new topic:
"Mr. Chen Mo, can you speak on the production and sales details of the Yǐngyǐng projector?"
"Thanks. As of now, our production capacity is around 10,000 units per day. Due to limited early output, it will initially be sold exclusively on our official mall, limited to one unit per account.
The exact opening time will be posted on the official website. Once the full production line is operational, sales will expand. That won't take long."
Chen Mo patiently addressed a few more technical and product-related questions. The Q&A didn't drag on too long, but by the end, several reporters looked regretful—it wasn't every day they could talk to Chen Mo himself.
Backstage, Chen Mo stepped off the stage and looked toward Xiao Yu and Zhao Min.
"How'd I do?" he asked with a grin.
Zhao Min smirked.
"Just look at Xiao Yu's eyes. You were great."
Xiao Yu had barely blinked during the presentation—her eyes locked on him the whole time. The affection and pride radiating from her gaze were impossible to miss.
"Zhao Jie, stop teasing me," Xiao Yu muttered, face flushing red.
Chen Mo chuckled and gave her a gentle look.
"The rest is in your hands now. My job here's done."
That night, headlines across every major media platform exploded:
"Chen Mo: The Future Is Around!"
"The Door to Future Tech Has Opened"
"Yǐngyǐng Opens Preorders at 10AM Today"
"Holography Breakthrough—Marching Ant Leads Again!"
News of the launch spread like wildfire.
Live footage and images dominated social media. The iconic scene—Chen Mo standing calmly with a giant tiger hologram behind him—became the defining image. It graced the covers of newspapers, tech blogs, and countless digital articles.
He stood there with an unshakable calm, a faint confident smile, the massive tiger roaring at his back.
The photo was hailed as symbolic—of the man, the company, and the future.
Atmospheric. Confident. Mysterious. Dominant.
These became the adjectives associated with Marching Ant's image overnight.
The world turned its eyes toward China.
Holography was the technology of the future—and Marching Ant had seized the lead.
Around the globe, elite labs were still struggling with proof-of-concept demos. Meanwhile, this Chinese company had launched consumer-ready holography, right into people's homes.
And the backlash began—bitter, desperate, and tinged with denial.
"This is impossible. China's still a developing country. No way they made this themselves."
"Everything from trains to planes to missiles—they stole it all."
"Chinese tech? That's all copied junk."
"Our politicians waste money on wars. They build infrastructure and tech. And now… we're behind."
On Chinese forums, the mood couldn't be more different. Pride, excitement, and disbelief mixed together. Many had watched the stream the night before. Others had already marked their calendars for 10AM, the opening time for Yǐngyǐng sales.
The official Marching Ant Mall website had already announced it.
The clock was ticking.
And the future was about to arrive.