Chapter 1940 - 1938: Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin (Part 1)
Chapter 1940: Chapter 1938: Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin (Part 1)
This small wooden bead isn’t exactly priceless, but it’s so rare it’s nearly extinct, so you can’t just buy it with any amount of money.
Naturally, everyone who received it was extremely delighted.
Meanwhile, October had already arrived, and Imperial Capital was gradually getting colder. Still, there was no word from her uncle, and Gu Qiaoqiao was getting a bit worried.
In the golden autumn of October, the Qin Group held a launch event.
This time, Qin Group introduced a brand-new independently developed product, a smart mobile phone, which is agile and convenient and is several times smaller than the big brick-like phone.
At this time, beepers and pagers were still everywhere, so the emergence of this lightweight mobile phone quickly caused shock and a sensation around the world.
Although there were similar products overseas, they fell short compared to what Qin Group launched. At the very least, they had no advantage in size, not to mention this mobile phone has many features.
Not only can it take photos and play music, but it also has mini-games installed.
The most important feature is the ability to convert spoken words into text.
Once connected to the network, making and receiving calls is exceptionally convenient.
At the same time, related services for mobility emerged accordingly.
You could say that the advent of the new mobile phone represents the entry into a new era for the mobile communication industry.
Gu Qiaoqiao undoubtedly knew what this meant.
She was very proud; indeed, the man she loved most was the best.
This October was arguably the busiest.
Because the launch of the new product was like a bomb dropped into a tranquil lake, waves of repercussions have yet to subside.
Various forces lurking in Qin Group were dumbfounded. They only knew new products were being researched, but they didn’t know it was not the current ultra-thin, lightweight mobile phone.
They believed the project had stalled since Qin Yize, as the group’s leader, often traveled abroad, and the mysterious underground lab had vanished from their view.
Though they couldn’t answer its disappearance, these forces speculated that troubles faced in the research led to the lab being disbanded midway.
This isn’t without precedent.
In their minds, Huaxia Country is still a poor and backward nation; how could they achieve such advanced technology? Even if they had the direction, they lacked the capability. So at the time, they focused their attention on Qin Group. When the lab seemed to no longer exist subtly, they shifted their focus elsewhere, never imagining the lab was still there.
It was unexpected, but it was already too late.
Even if they racked their brains, they would never know what Gu Qiaoqiao had done to the lab.
Even if they learned, they’d likely consider it a fabrication.
Because in this world, aside from aliens, no one can cause a lab to vanish inexplicably, unseen by all.
Since matter is indestructible, as long as the lab isn’t blown up, no matter how tightly protected it is, it still exists on this land, naturally impossible for anyone to make it disappear into thin air.
However, Gu Qiaoqiao’s Barrier Talisman, coupled with Qin Yize’s security measures, renders the lab’s entrance invisible to anyone but the most trusted.
The new mobile phone now has a widely recognized name: Cellphone.
Foreign countries have consistently led in this field and boast of it. When Qin Group had the intention, various forces attempted to sway Qin Yize and even planned to steal the lab’s secrets, but all these plots were exposed, quieting these forces.
Choo Lan’s proposal for collaboration with Qin Yize was among these forces.
Yet never could they have expected to be one step behind.
Even if their product debuted now, it couldn’t compare with Qin Yize’s product by a long shot, especially in terms of appearance and weight.
Qin Group’s product is much more portable and compact, compared to the former cumbersome "brick" phones, inconvenient to carry outdoors.
Now, it’s different, with good signal and clear call quality. Huaxia Country also supports it vigorously, so supporting facilities always followed closely, avoiding any embarrassing state of non-functionality post-launch. Thus, at the product launch, the newly named Chenxing phone quickly captured the market.
Gu Qiaoqiao put away her pager and large brick phone, replacing them with the latest Chenxing phone.
Gu Qiaoqiao’s phone was specially tailored, with numerous features inside.
At the Qin Group banquet, the Qin Family and Gu Family members naturally attended.
Gu Qiaoqiao donned a white evening dress, elegantly beautiful, resembling a celestial fairy descending to the Mortal World, while her two children looked like golden boy and jade girl. Alongside the tall, handsome Qin Yize, this family of four is truly the direct kin of the Heavenly Dao.
All the most beautiful and best things are bestowed upon them; how could they not incite jealousy? The most crazed by envy is Choo Lan.
She collaborated with foreign companies to develop a phone that could replace brick phones and pagers, sacrificing much for it. Initially hoping to extend an olive branch to Qin Yize, who scornfully rejected it.
Now she finally understands the reason behind Qin Yize’s disdain.
Choo Lan clenched her hands tightly, longing to rush over and crush Gu Qiaoqiao and her two children into dust, making them vanish forever. Then she’d stand beside Qin Yize, claiming all the honor and future privileges she attained.
Thinking of this made Choo Lan’s breath unpleasant.
Those beside her glanced at her curiously, sensing something amiss.
Choo Lan noticed the woman’s gaze beside her and finally regained herself, taking a slow breath, veiling the malice in her eyes, curling her lips slightly disdainfully, observing the family of four under the spotlight.
The girl next to her envied, "Mrs. Qin’s evening dress is truly beautiful, making her seem like a fairy from the heavens."
"That evening dress is clearly custom-made; they say even the fabric is special. Did you see the shoes she’s wearing? They’re studded with diamonds. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone wear high heels with diamonds inlaid."
Someone nearby scoffed, "Look how she’s married and bore children, marrying such a handsome and capable man, and birthing twins. Sometimes, heaven is truly unfair."