Chapter 475 Swarm in-The impact of the beauty industry
The venue was very simple. There was not even a special conference table. A group of people just stood or sat around the sofa.
Many people were lighting cigarette butts or smoking cigars, making the scene filled with smoke.
The expressions of this group of people were obviously very solemn. Many of them could even be described as ferocious, and the tone of some people's words also carried heavy emotions.
"Lawless! Lawless!"
"How dare they!"
"Damn it, it's a company, why? Since it relies on the country of Mexico, then we will just push it over!"
"We..."
"Enough!"
When a group of people continued to criticize, they all stopped temporarily with a loud bang.
An old man in a wheelchair, but obviously very energetic, glanced around.
Although his hair was completely white and he looked very old, he seemed to have quite a lot of authority at the scene.
If anyone who knows this group of people appears here, they will find that they are all talkative people from some big and beautiful top banks, as well as several people from the Federal Reserve and the Monetary Fund.
Really stomping your feet can make the world economy tremble.
Their appearance here at this time was not due to the financial system problems that broke out after Big Beauty invaded New York, nor was it due to some disposal related to Neon and South Korea.
It's purely Umbrella's new 'credit point' system.
They can feel the threat under this system!
This threat is far greater than the threat of other currencies to the U.S. dollar!
Because it controls food, bundles minerals and other bulk resources, and has the U.S. dollar for oil, the U.S. dollar has always occupied a very important proportion of international currency.
Some or even a large part of the money earned by everyone in the world has been taken away by big beauties.
Although it seems that the euro accounts for a large proportion on the surface, in fact the euro appears to have a high proportion mainly because of the EU's internal recycling and the large volume of transactions related to the EU.
In terms of real circulation, American knives still occupy an important position.
The U.S. dollar had brought down the British pound, so they knew what was a threat and what was not.
The sudden credit point, even if it is just a 'point' for the time being, has already shown enough threat and resilience!
In fact, if you think about it, for capital, it does not mean that it must be tied to the beauty.
But just like the relationship between the organization and Big Beauty, the current ties are too deep, and both will be prosperous and both will suffer losses.
Therefore, consensus can still be reached on some general directions.
It’s just that other different choices and actions will appear when self-interest is involved.
The same is true for this group of bankers.
The assets in their hands are all assets of the United States, and they cannot accept the impact of challenges to the United States!
That's why when Great Britain targeted Iraq, it was able to pass it so quickly, and it was easy to put aside its internal conflicts.
If Umbrella separates out the benefits of 'credit points' and everyone eats the fruits together, then maybe some new tycoons and high-tech groups will express their support in turn.
However, Umbrella often did things like splitting fruits before, but since her wings were full and her fangs were exposed, she rarely makes any concessions!
"We have not yet been able to stabilize all our own problems. We must first gather allies, and then win over other parties if we can. Challenging the existing order requires paying a price."
The old man in the wheelchair tapped the ground with his crutch, but he seemed very calm.
This matter cannot be rushed. Umbrella is not Iraq and must be considered in the long term...
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Regardless of all the secret encounters.
Anyway, after Umbrella proposed the new 'credit point' mechanism, many people who had silver on hand, or were obsessed with buying robots, also chose to exchange points for 'credit points'.
However, under the control of Umbrella's own silver reserves, it did not allow silver to skyrocket.
Because the things that can be exchanged for 'credit points' at present are all Umbrella's own existing things. Anyway, the circulation of silver will eventually return to his own hands. At this stage, Umbrella has almost no control over 'credit points' and silver. is infinite.
No one with a strong head will speculate on the price of silver at this time.
The wave of speculators who were killed by Umbrella are still here.
The new wave of sales of robots and VR platform equipment has once again led many people to broadcast live shows showing off their products.
Especially the current "Star World", the super control performance, graphics and interactivity of NPC upgrades are really addictive.
The immersion of VR mode also completely beats all other products!
Even some people who didn’t play games at first started to get in touch with it because of VR platform technology.
After all, the scenery in "Star World" is also quite good. Now that there are limited games on the platform, there are naturally a lot of them entering "Star World".
Formed the second period of rapid player growth.
And because the VR platform itself is open source, major game manufacturers have successively announced that they will enter the VR platform and develop their own games.
At present, it seems that the research and development capabilities are indeed incomparable, and it will be difficult to catch up with "Star World".
But the problem is that not everyone likes this type of game, they can seize other casual markets!
Even in addition to game companies, many software companies have also stated that they are ready to develop corresponding application software to join the VR platform.
This VR platform can also be connected to mobile phones.
That is to say, it is very likely that in the future, those who wear Bluetooth headsets when going out may switch to wearing a VR device on their head!
The tide of the times is rolling forward. If you don't want to be eliminated by the times, you must adapt.
How many software service providers were eliminated because they did not follow up on the mobile version in time?
This is likely to be the case in the future too!
Because the previous holographic bracelet platform was bound to a mobile phone, it could only be regarded as a derivative of a smartphone. However, the current VR platform is completely different!
"We will create the concept of 'Metaverse' on the VR platform and build our 'Metaverse' community! Let this become a real second world!"
A book claiming to be the founder of the lizard people also made a deafening cry.
And he went even further and directly changed the name of his company to 'Yuanverse'.
In fact, he had some ideas, but the hardware equipment could not keep up before. Now after seeing this VR platform, he immediately connected all his ideas.
No matter what impact "credit points" may bring, for these capitals, no matter whether there is an organization behind them or whether there is a beautiful government behind them, they will inevitably swarm in for their own interests.
A certain song, a certain fruit, a certain special, a certain pipe, etc., many companies and groups have successively announced.
The same is true here in China. Except for Penguin, which got the interface in advance, other Internet companies are no exception!
Umbrella and World Corporation only need to hold the VR platform, that is, the more developers can join, the better. They can all contribute to the VR platform and operate their own areas well, saving Umbrella and World Corporation the energy.
In addition to the gaming aspects that Wang Yi attaches great importance to, the platform only needs to formulate rules and collect taxes.
Hey, we have the only technology and the only platform. Letting you in is already a great mercy. If we don’t even levy taxes, is it really considered charity?
And when the time comes, all consumption and transactions on the VR platform will also be priced in ‘credit points’.
The taxes paid must also be ‘credit points’...
Chapter 623
World Company Announcement:
"In order to celebrate the version update, "Star World VR Edition" will launch the first "Star World Cup Mecha Fighting Competition"!
“Register now!
"Participating players can DIY their own mechas. The following are the restrictions on the parameters and specifications of the mechas..."
At a time when all aspects are surging for ‘credit points’ and for the VR platform.
World Corporation, which has no affiliation with Umbrella, is also carrying out some of its own operations step by step.
It can be said that the ‘men’s romance’ driven by Big Pineapple has recently taken over the global gaming industry.
Various mecha control videos, competitions, and battles began to appear.
It's just crazy.
Every frame is a movie, various real versions of Gundam.
Many players who had not originally grabbed the VR platform lined up like crazy after seeing these pictures, and then took out their silver to exchange for ‘credit points’.
Or you can directly use the exchange channel that the bank has opened to buy the financial product "credit points" while paying some additional "handling fees".
The subsequent exchange process is all handled by the bank.
Although it is more expensive, it is very convenient for people who do not have readily available silver.
Moreover, although the bank will charge a 'handling fee', the 'credit point' purchase itself can be discounted at 10%, so you can actually make a small profit.
Robots and VR platforms have recently become Umbrella’s most popular products.
Seamlessly joining the slightly less popular ‘Tracker’ electric car.
Even some car owners who were originally prepared to bite the bullet and buy the 'Tracker' have also used the money to add some snap-up robots.
The 'Tracker' is cost-effective and beats almost all cars in the same price range or even high-priced cars. From now on, the only cars in this price range are the Tracker and others!
But even so, compared to the robots that started working to support their families, the 'tracker' seems to be nothing.
Of course, for those who can afford it, "I want it all," but in reality, the price is still very stressful.
You can't have both fish and bear's paws, so naturally you can only give up the fish and get the bear's paws.
Relatively speaking, VR platform equipment is much cheaper, although there are also more expensive sports versions.
But the prices of the regular version and the deluxe version are 2,999 and 6,999, which are very affordable.
Many people may not spend 2,999 to buy a mobile phone, but if they can buy a VR platform with such performance for 2,999, there is really no hesitation.
Moreover, the production capacity of the VR platform is obviously much larger, and the production process is relatively simple.
After the product has been out for so long, it has become popular due to the stimulation of ‘credit points’.
At this time, the first ‘Starry Sky Cup Mecha Fighting Competition’ came into being, just in time for the momentum!
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"This Starry Sky Cup is the first large-scale event after the emergence of the VR version, so it must be beautifully organized. From the preliminary to the finals, we must strictly control it. We can even package these players into new Business cards can be signed directly and sent to the entertainment industry if you wish.”
Qian Yayan spoke with an extremely strong aura at the venue.
The heroic OL outfit, combined with the beautiful face and exquisite light makeup, coupled with this kind of aura, can be said to have a direct effect.
And World Corporation itself also has an entertainment company under its banner, and its own movies have always won the box office, and the "Starry Sky" trilogy also complements the game.
It can be said that the effect of this competition is comparable to those large-scale talent shows.
Even better than the traditional talent show!
"In addition, in terms of prizes, from the participation award to the finals, you can use Umbrella's new products. The champion can get the 'Cleaner' C-type robot, plus credit points as rewards. You can discuss the specific specifications yourself."
Qian Yayan herself doesn't care too much about the details, she just sets the tone.
The rest can be arranged clearly.
World Company already has its own entertainment company. The artists and IPs it holds are quite capable, there are also many professionals, and there is also TT as a traffic source.
How to warm up and how to make this event famous, you definitely have your own abilities and methods.
"Mr. Qian, we have always had a good relationship with Mr. Qin. He is also a well-known player in the game. I think we can also ask him to promote it."
The game planner of "Star World" raised his hand to ask for instructions.
"Okay, I will contact him personally when the time comes."
Qian Yayan nodded.
She also knew that the reason why the Qin family got such a huge advantage now was because of their own men, so it was very simple to say hello for such a trivial matter.
Originally the relationship was about helping each other.
"Okay, the rest of your departments will discuss how to cooperate with each other, and then come up with a charter. I will report it to Mr. Wang."
After finishing speaking, Qian Yayan left the venue with high heels.
A South Korean goblin stood at the door and respectfully opened the door for her, then followed behind.
After Qian Yayan left, the atmosphere at the scene relaxed a little.
"My dear, Mr. Qian's aura is getting stronger and stronger. It's really amazing. You can't tell that she is only in her twenties."
"Yes, I also think money always becomes prettier. It's not flattering, it's true."
"I heard that there is a trial version of Umbrella's skin care lotion, I think I want it too~"
“I don’t know when it will be released.”
"Okay, let's get down to business. I didn't dare to flatter you when I was here, but now I can't hear you~"
"..."
With Wang Yi's blessing, Qian Yayan not only has better and more beautiful skin, but also has enhanced memory, flexible reactions, and even stronger body. As she is in a high position, her aura is naturally getting stronger and stronger.
However, her strength was not enough in front of Wang Yi.
He took two South Korean succubi to report to Wang Yi for an afternoon of work. After sending them away, he said to Wang Yi
"When will Umbrella's skin care products be released? I don't know. I'm fine, but recently someone has attacked Miss Xiaoke, saying that she has plastic surgery too frequently."
Qian Yayan waved her fist angrily.
After seeing Liu Xiaoke's travel troubles after becoming a big star, she almost followed Wang Yi and rarely appeared in the media.
So the trouble is still smaller.
Although Liu Xiaoke has a huge backing, she is still a popular female star and a young female star who quickly won the title of Best Actress.
It is impossible not to gossip.
This cannot be avoided.
It's just that Liu Xiaoke's personality doesn't care about these things, and he won't come back to say anything to Wang Yi.
So Qian Yayan felt a little angry.
In fact, it was already there last time, but the fermentation was not as strong as it is now.
"It should be soon. Now that 'credit points' have been launched, Umbrella should also launch some matching unique things."
Wang Yi looked at Qian Yayan who was reapplying lipstick and couldn't help but smile.
What he pursues is a gentle transition without completely overturning the table, ensuring that a full-scale world-destroying war will not break out in the end, and that there will not be too much turmoil.
Therefore, after the ‘credit points’ were just launched, this model was adopted instead of pursuing the victory and directly announcing that products such as culture media and batteries only accepted ‘credit points’.
And for external purchases, there is no ambiguity in using a beautiful knife.
But something that can have a relatively big impact, but does not directly drive people crazy, can become the only "membership redemption product" for "credit points", of course there is no problem.
Beauty products with excellent results fit this positioning perfectly!
It is a woman's nature to love beauty. Qian Yayan still likes to put on light makeup such as lipstick despite her current foundation.
And when it comes to beauty, many women seem a little fanatical or even crazy.
This cannot be solved by saying that things cannot be ‘materialized’.
And in terms of fighting for public opinion and influence, their strength can also be seen in various places such as Moute, Xiaohongshu, Weibo and so on.
A typical example of spending a small amount of money to achieve big things.
Uh, and it’s actually not ‘small’ anymore.
The global cosmetics industry accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars every year...
Chapter 624: Impact on the Beauty Industry
Generally speaking, which products have the closest contact with cutting-edge technology?
Beauty and health care are well deserved.
Usually some concepts that are still in the laboratory, or the contents of papers that have only been published with some speculation, will be applied to these two fields at once.
What quantum, photon, graphene.
Stem cells, regeneration, anti-aging.
Any vocabulary you can think of can appear in these two industries.
Even when radium was first discovered, it was directly added to lipstick and health products. In order to ensure the 'effect', opiates may also be added to help 'refresh'.
I feel so happy after using it. Isn’t this the right effect?
Now, as various rules become more and more standardized, the relative risk is not so exaggerated.
But as capital takes power and keeps pouring money into some laboratories, some strange research will gradually appear in some cutting-edge journals.
Perhaps the studies themselves are not wrong in what they say, but they may be deliberately leading in the desired direction.
Then he was tricked in various ways and strange words were added.
Nothing else.
What a huge profit!
Just like eyeglass lenses can be sold by the pound, but you can make up a very long gimmick prefix.
Even in the two or three years since Magic was proposed, the beauty and health care products industries have already proposed many Magic packages.
What magic essence, aura rejuvenation, magic beauty capsules, etc.?
Umbrella's various papers are frequently cited.
Looking at the posture, it feels like working with Umbrella.
But there won’t be any clues...
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In front of a luxury cosmetics counter, the salesperson was selling something to the man and woman in front of him with a friendly smile
"This lipstick uses the most cutting-edge magic crystal technology. Umbrella has published it in the journal Nature. Magic has a clear effect on anti-aging. Many top laboratories around the world have also published corresponding papers. And ours..."
There was a man and woman in front of him. The man was oily and a little bald, and looked to be in his forties. The woman was pretty and charming, full of a youthful atmosphere, and her manners were intimate.
They are definitely the best customers. Judging from this teller's many years of experience, the probability of successful negotiation is more than 70%.
After working at the luxury goods counter for so long, her eyesight has become completely sophisticated, and she can tell everyone at a glance.
Those college sweethearts came here just to see the world, and their total cost was less than a hundred dollars, so they didn't even bother to talk to them.
And this kind is an absolute big customer!
"Oh, dear, I want this one. It's the latest magic version. You also know how useful magic is~"
"Really? How much?"
The bald man hesitated, but couldn't resist the squeeze on his arm.
Someone had previously sold him a magical health care product that claimed to strengthen X, but the effect was quite mediocre and not as good as the little blue pill. Now, anything with magic in it represents the price.
As a bald man, I am also in business, so I still understand the tone of this.
Anyway, I have never seen Umbrella add magic to its products!
"Now is our special price period. The original price is 13888 and the current price is 8888. If you are willing to buy this magic beauty set complete gift package, the original price of 88888 gift package is now only 68888."
After hearing this, the salesperson immediately showed a bright smile on his face. Not only did he quote the price of the previously recommended product, he also took out a set of gift packages with quite luxurious packaging.
The sparkle of the artificial diamonds on the gift box made the enchanting beauty unable to take her eyes away.
"Honey~, I want this~"
Although he knew there must be a pitfall, the bald man still sighed when he thought about the bags he bought
"Depend on you, depend on you..."
But just when he was about to swipe his card, a piece of news was broadcast on the hanging TV in the mall.
The TV programs that will be posted here are themselves on some beauty channels.
It can be said that news that is not major will not be broadcast.
But when I turned around and saw the content of the broadcast, I understood why.
It’s about Umbrella, and it seems to be about beauty products!
It was an Umbrella researcher who was interviewed by the media
"Professor Sen, many beauty and health care products are now claiming to be magical. Is there really any relevant technology?"
The reporter's opening question was quite direct and went straight to the core.
It also immediately caused the three people in front of the TV who were preparing to trade to pause.
"Haha, they are free to use whatever banner they want. However, as for magic technology, I don't think it exists. Apart from us, there are not a few laboratories that can put magic into practical use. Even if there are, most of them are in other fields."
Then the reporter began to ask questions
"Doesn't your company sell culture media to external parties? This should be regarded as the use of magic power, right? Many new drugs are based on this, and beauty products are probably made from culture media, right?"
This program itself is not meant to destabilize people, it even tries to forcibly connect the beauty industry with magic.
Anyway, as long as you guide it properly, it's totally fine.
This time, in fact, the main purpose is to use the culture medium as a name to increase the gimmick.
But unfortunately, the guests themselves are from Umbrella, and it is impossible to follow their script requirements.
"Yes, but the destination of the culture media we sell is relatively clear. The pharmaceutical industry may have related research and development, but we have not given any quotas to the beauty and health care industry."
As soon as this series of questions and answers came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
It can be said that with the emergence of the concept of magic, too many things will be involved in this.
Even fitness instructors in some gyms can fluently speak some magic-related words to get you to buy classes.
Umbrella has never taken the initiative to clarify this kind of thing. She is too cold and cold.
It is precisely because of this that gradually all aspects become more and more unscrupulous.
The benefits are too great!
Industrial products that cost just a few cents can be sold hundreds or thousands of times with a little packaging. There is no such profit from selling contraband products.
This also means that Umbrella's first 'clarification' will have a wide impact.
Those 'magic health clubs', 'magic skin rejuvenation', 'magic health care', etc. will all be severely impacted.
"However, the word magic is not a patented word, and it is not illegal for others to use it, but the things in it have nothing to do with the concept of magic. Of course, if they really research something, I think there will be big money to hire them at a high price. Theirs, but apparently, did not..."
Umbrella's Professor Sen's tone was calm, but the sense of overlooking he conveyed could be felt through the screen.
That kind of slight disdain and ridicule directly caused the men and women who were originally planning to buy to give up the idea of continuing to buy almost at the same time.
I will be regarded as a fool...
At the same time, all the institutions, organizations, and companies that had enjoyed the magic dividend for so long jumped on the bandwagon.
Damn it!
Why did you say it!
How could you do this!
You eat meat, let us drink some soup!
"Can you be so sure?"
The reporter interviewed said with some doubts.
"Of course, we actually have some experimental products internally, but we just don't sell them to the outside world."
While talking, he also gave examples
"You should have an impression of Liu Xiaoke, the recently popular superstar in the East, right?"
The host nodded quickly
"Of course, although the "Starry Sky" trilogy has not been released globally, I have actually seen it, and it is quite outstanding. Her acting skills have also improved significantly, and I feel that she is getting more and more beautiful."
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Beauty, at least for human beings, does not distinguish between races. At most, the bonus points for aesthetics are different.
But when the beauty reaches a certain level, no matter what race you are, you will think it is beautiful.
"Your feeling is that there is nothing wrong. She is one of our in-house skin care product testers."
After hearing this, the host looked obviously surprised
"Skin care products? I thought she had plastic surgery! Are all the effects of your skin care products? I know she also endorsed lenses for your company at the beginning."
"Yes, we had cooperation before we became successful, and in order to ensure the effectiveness of skin care testing, we have signed some agreements that do not allow the use of other products and plastic surgery."
Having said this, Professor Sen seemed to pause for a moment, and then took out a half-opened toothpaste-like unmarked sample from the bag he carried with him.
"This is what I use on daily basis. Maybe you can try the effect."
Professor Sen smiled and handed over the sample.
At this time, the host signaled the camera to zoom in, and it was unexpectedly discovered that although Professor Mori had an average appearance, he was a Mexican-American.
But his skin is really good. The high-definition camera keeps zooming in and you can't see any blemishes on his face.
The host said with some surprise at this time
"Oh, don't you wear makeup?"
"Of course, I am a researcher and don't wear makeup. It's just that my skin used to be oily and I often got acne, which affected my mood, so I took care of it on a daily basis."
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Update completed~
The credit points may be stopped a little bit, I will explore the limelight first...
(End of chapter)