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On the high platform, the press conference officially began.
Following the usual routine, the start of the press conference naturally couldn't be without a seemingly rambling monologue, and Li Yue was no exception!
"Technology drives social progress, technology makes human life better and better, humans use their wisdom to change life, and throughout history, all epoch-making inventions or discoveries have been flashes of inspiration from some lazy, intelligent people!"
Li Yue stood on the high platform, his expression calm, speaking freely.
Even facing countless flashes and cameras below the stage, and numerous heads of large enterprises, his expression remained calm and he handled it with ease.
"We know that a long, long time ago in the primitive era, when humans had not yet learned to use tools and ate raw meat and blood, the ancients crossed rivers!"
"At that time, the boat had not yet been invented, and most people had only one way to cross the river, which was to swim across!"
"But swimming across the river was not only exhausting but also unsafe. Until one day, a clever young man saw a piece of wood floating in the river, and a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him! He thought, 'Since wood can float on the water, why can't I use wood to cross the river? As long as I stand on the wood, I can naturally float across the river smoothly, safely and effortlessly!'"
"This is the origin of the boat. Of course, this is just a metaphor!"
Speaking of this, Li Yue smiled, then continued: "The reason why humans have invented so many things is all due to 'laziness'. Therefore, those epoch-making scientists and inventors are actually just like us, but they are that kind of smart 'lazy bum'!"
"For example, Newton, for example, Edison, and to speak of someone more recent, like Tony Stark!"
The crowd below the stage burst into laughter. The famous Mr. Iron Man was actually called a smart 'lazy bum' here, which really made them hold their sides!
However, thinking about it, it's true. All human inventions, whether it's electric lights, cars, airplanes, ships... are almost all because people want to enjoy a better life and simply want to be lazy.
Even weapons are like this. The pursuit of efficiency and power is nothing more than making it more convenient when killing people.
"I am no exception. I myself am a lazy person! I love playing games, chatting online, and watching movies, but sometimes I feel that operating a computer is too troublesome. It actually requires typing on a keyboard? How 'unreasonable' is that!"
Speaking of this, not only did the people below the stage laugh, but Li Yue himself couldn't help but grin!
"So, I thought, why isn't there a game you can play, a movie you can watch, or music you can listen to with just a thought?"
"As everyone knows, I am a graduate of Columbia University. Of course, I didn't study computer programming, but I know a little about this area. For example, virtual networks!"
"So, I started working on this matter. However, I naturally couldn't research anything myself. Fortunately, I have resources, and I have many smart minds under me! Of course, there was also a little bit of luck."
"Thus, through the efforts of many 'smart lazy bums' in our company, this epoch-making product, the 'Virtual Platform', is finally presented before everyone!"
"From now on, I no longer have to worry about not being able to be lazy! When the time comes, as long as I lie in bed, I can freely play games, freely browse web pages, freely watch movies, freely socialize..."
"Currently, our Noah Company's product is only the game 'Myth'. The reason is very simple: because I love playing games, I want to be the first to try what a virtual game is like,
I believe most people are as excited as I am."
"As for the other projects on the virtual platform, they have been handed over to our partner companies for joint development. It won't be long before virtual communities, virtual Earth, virtual search... everything will be presented before everyone!"
"Of course, individual strength is always limited. This virtual platform is very large, and we also warmly welcome other enterprises to join and develop it together. For specifics, everyone can contact the company's new president, Mr. Lawrence, after the press conference. He will handle these matters!"
Speaking of this, Li Yue took a deep breath. "Alright, I believe everyone is getting a little impatient after listening to so much nonsense. Now, let's officially introduce today's 'protagonist'!"
After speaking, Li Yue clapped his hands, and the backstage curtain opened, revealing today's 'protagonists' - the virtual helmet and the virtual pod!
The helmet's design was simple, like a regular motorcycle helmet, but with distinct edges, entirely silver-white, full of sci-fi flair. A few long wires were connected to the bottom of the helmet, which were the network interface and power interface!
As for the virtual pod, it was half a meter wide, two meters long, and one meter high, like a 'coffin', but also silver-white, with exceptionally fine craftsmanship on the edges.
"What everyone is seeing are our protagonists today, the virtual helmet and the virtual pod!"
"I believe everyone is not unfamiliar with them from the advertisements over the past few months, and you are quite familiar with some of the data. So, I won't waste any more words here. Let's get straight to the point and officially put them on for an experience!"
"However, because currently there is only the 'Myth' project on the virtual platform, and other projects are still under development, what we are going to see today is how to use the helmet or virtual pod to connect to the network and enter the virtual world!"
Li Yue said, raising his head and speaking softly, "Noah, expand the big screen!"
"Yes, sir!"
The large screen on the high platform suddenly lit up, a silver 'logo' appeared suspended, and then faded away.
Soon, what appeared on the screen was a solitary, huge font: 'Myth'!
"Everyone, what you are seeing now is a scene from the virtual platform. Currently, there is only 'Myth', and everything in 'Myth' is controlled by our company's intelligent core, Noah. Noah's computing power is astonishing and can ensure that everyone on Earth can play the game online simultaneously without any flaws!"
"Later, we will have someone personally demonstrate by entering 'Myth'. At that time, all the scenes that occur inside will be projected onto this large screen, ensuring that everyone can see everything clearly right away!"
Li Yue paused here, then continued; "But I think, if I personally wore the helmet for the demonstration, everyone might not agree and might be suspicious. So, how about this, I'll invite a few guests on the spot!"
"This gentleman, this gentleman, and this gentleman! Three gentlemen, I apologize for troubling you, but I wonder if you are interested?"
The three people named were all quite influential, one of whom was Mr. Schmidt, the CEO of Google.
"Extremely willing!"
The three guests smiled, calm and unfazed, and walked up to the high platform from below the stage in a few steps, their expressions unchanged even when facing numerous cameras and photographers.
After all, which of these people wasn't a big shot? What kind of scene hadn't they seen before? Naturally, they wouldn't feel any nervousness.
Li Yue shook hands with the three guests, then said to the audience below: "I believe everyone knows these three gentlemen. I don't think anyone will say they are 'plants' I invited, right! The fraction of these three gentlemen's salaries is more than my entire salary!"
The audience below burst into laughter. Everyone knew these three people, so naturally, they wouldn't believe they were shills for Noah Company.
"Hello everyone, I'm Schmidt from Google. Since I've been chosen, let me personally give it a try. I heard my colleagues mention it before, and I'm actually quite looking forward to it now!" Schmidt smiled faintly, "Don't look at me like that, or I'll get nervous!"
"Haha!"
Laughter filled the audience below!
"Hello everyone, I'm Catz from Oracle!"
"I'm Ferenze from Umbrella!"
After the three gentlemen introduced themselves, Li Yue immediately spoke to them: "Alright, I believe the three friends can't wait any longer. Now, let's all take a look at the effect!"
As he spoke, Li Yue waved his hand, and several staff members came up and brought three silver-white virtual helmets!
"The scene within the virtual network will be simultaneously displayed on the large screen. Now, it is time to witness a miracle!"
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