Chapter 71: Blue Moon Company Begins Construction!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Located in the Chang’an Blue Moon New District, an atmosphere of anticipation hung in the air.

To ensure the success of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Great Xia, the principal organizer, had worked tirelessly through the night. They had erected a grand auditorium, lavishly adorned with high-end decorations. The sheer opulence of the event was hard to ignore.

In the most prominent location, a row of tables and chairs had been arranged, designating the principal seat for this event. Between this and the guests’ seating, there was a gap, now occupied by an assortment of musical instruments, poised for the warming-up performance.

Outside the auditorium, media outlets from all over had already set up shop, busily conducting pre-event interviews. As influential figures from the locality assembled at the entrance to welcome guests, the attendees began to arrive, beating the scheduled time by a good ten minutes.

Those who could attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony were all elites from all walks of life. They were quite familiar with each other and walked back and forth to bond with each other before the opening ceremony.

“Attention, esteemed guests, please be seated. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will commence shortly,” the announcement rang out.

Onstage, the two emcees, frequent faces on Xiadu TV’s Channel One, were already at their positions.

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Heeding the call, the guests promptly returned to their seats, casting curious glances towards the front row, wondering who would represent the Blue Moon Technology at the event.

Seated near the front were the chairpersons of major consortiums, their keen eyes quickly noticing the nameplate at the central position.

“What’s with the sign in the middle? It has no name!” someone whispered.

“Did you notice? Councilor Chu’s seat is on the right side of that central seat,” another person observed.

Tradition dictated the left to hold higher importance than the right. Thus, the row of chairpersons craned their necks, eager to see the name on the left side of the center.

“Zhao Yu?”

They exchanged surprised glances, recalling their previous meeting with Councilor Chu. He had mentioned a Zhao Yu while discussing the proxy rights of Blue Moon Technology.

“Why is Zhao Yu’s seat higher than Councilman Chu’s?” one queried, confusion clear on his face.

“No idea, how did they even arrange these seats?” another wondered aloud.

Many among the attendees owned numerous factories and had been part of numerous ribbon-cutting ceremonies. But this seating arrangement was a first.

This was the first time he had seen something like this.

Amid the low hum of speculation, a group of individuals entered from backstage, proceeding directly to the principal seats. They took their places according to the nameplates.

“So, that’s Zhao Yu? He looks quite young…” a remark floated around.

“Who exactly is he at Blue Moon Company? The nameplate doesn’t say…” another voice joined the murmurs.

As Zhao Yu and his companions occupied their seats, the emcees officially declared the commencement of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The air was filled with the rhythmic beat of music from the band in the middle of the auditorium. Simultaneously, the sound of celebratory fireworks echoed from outside.

After a three-minute warm-up performance, the band members withdrew, making way for the introduction segment.

The emcee started with the middle seat, introducing Zhao Yu first.

“Please welcome the representative from Blue Moon Technology, Mr. Zhao Yu!”

Acknowledging his introduction, Zhao Yu rose from his seat, offering a friendly wave to the vast sea of guests, before settling back down.

Once Zhao Yu’s introduction was over, the emcee moved on to introduce Colonel Chu and other local hosts, followed by the introduction of the esteemed guests

Then, it was time for the speech segment. The order of speeches ran from left to right, starting from the main seat.

The speakers were primarily representatives from various governing departments. Each one extended their congratulations to Blue Moon Technology Company for their grand inauguration. They expressed their commitment to strongly back Blue Moon Technology in the forthcoming times, aiming to collaboratively contribute to the welfare of humanity.

When it was Zhao Yu’s turn to speak, he remained seated, allowing Colonel Chu to take the spotlight. Colonel Chu caught the crowd off-guard with a change in the topic.

Seizing the moment, he said, “I’ll take this opportunity to share with you all the details of Great Xia’s ’Robotics’.”

This unexpected shift surprised some of the guests seated further back. They hadn’t anticipated such a segment in the event.

However, the VIPs in the front row were also shocked. This marked the second instance of a major announcement at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The previous time had been when Great Xia first welcomed foreign investors.

That occasion had signified a significant turning point, serving as a showcase to the world of Great Xia’s thriving business environment and representing a fresh start for Great Xia.

The fact that such an event was taking place again highlighted the high regard Great Xia had for Blue Moon Technology.

“… (The details being too sensitive to reveal here.)”

There were numerous discussions about the initiative to introduce robots into factories on a large scale.

As Colonel Chu wrapped up, murmurs began circulating among the guests. Their hushed discussions buzzed with questions and concerns:

“Isn’t the move to replace human labor with robots a bit too rushed?”

“They mentioned a cap on the number of robots a manufacturer can purchase. Are we expected to compromise our profits for the average consumer?”

“Isn’t this moving too fast? Can robots truly replace all human labor?”

“I’m feeling uneasy about this. Today’s robots simply don’t possess high enough intelligence…”

The subsequent speeches by a few others hardly drew any attention. Only when the host announced the official start of the ribbon-cutting ceremony did the crowd refocus.

Meanwhile, in the center of the venue, staff members had started to arrange red ribbons and flower balls.

As the decorations were put in place, the audience became eager to see who would have the honor of cutting the ribbon. To their surprise, a robot, adorned with a big red flower, walked onto the stage from backstage.

A robot?

The revelation caused a stir among the guests. No one had anticipated that a robot would have the honor of cutting the ribbon.

At this point, the emcee picked up the microphone and began his introduction,

“Blue Moon Technology Company, firmly committed to benefiting mankind, has steadily evolved into the industry leader it is today…”

“The advent of robots promises to revolutionize labor, liberating human hands, and ensuring a dignified life for everyone, regardless of age…”

“We are entering a new era. An era of abundance, where no one needs to toil for survival…”

The emcee’s eloquent speech was so compelling that even Zhao Yu found himself contemplating the idea of buying a couple of robots to work for him…

Under the spotlight, the robot proceeded to pick up the scissors with precision, cutting through the red silk ribbon.

“Snap-!”

Colored balls cascaded onto the stage.

A wave of applause filled the room. Zhao Yu joined in, clapping along with the crowd.

Beside him, Colonel Chu leaned in and whispered, “Mr. Zhao, after the tour, we have cultural performances, a dinner, and social activities planned. Will you be joining us?”

Zhao Yu glanced at the white-haired men seated in the front row. He doubted he shared much in common with them.

Turning to Colonel Chu, he responded, “I think I’ll pass. You guys go ahead. I’ve got some other things to attend to. I’ll take my leave first.”

“Very well, I’ll accompany our guests to the factory tour then,” said the Colonel.

“Sounds good.”

With that, under the unwavering focus of the camera, Colonel Chu led the guests on a tour of the factory.

Meanwhile, discussions amongst the onlookers continued, “I’m more worried about the introduction of robots into the factory…”

“How much of the profit can we keep? And how much do we need to give up?”

“If everyone can buy robots on credit, what will they do when they no longer need to work?”

“Indeed, how can people live without work?”

Uncertainty and worry were etched onto each face. They couldn’t determine whether this change was for the better or worse.

Nevertheless, they understood that the coverage of the Blue Moon Technology ribbon-cutting event on television would send shockwaves around the globe.

The publicity for the Blue Moon Technology ribbon-cutting ceremony was overwhelming, even before the event had started.

Almost everyone worldwide sat in front of their televisions, eagerly waiting to see the unveiling of Blue Moon Technology

Among the spectators were Zhao Yu’s classmates. They had all gathered at He Jingxuan’s house specifically to watch this ceremony.

“Next, please welcome the representative of our organizer, Blue Moon Technology…” announced the emcee.

As the emcee introduced Zhao Yu, everyone’s eyes widened in surprise. The moment they saw Zhao Yu step onto the stage, they were all stunned.

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Zhao Yu?”

“Is he representing Blue Moon Technology?!”

The room gradually fell silent as they saw that Zhao Yu was the only representative from Blue Moon Technology.

They remained speechless until the robot had finished cutting the ribbon and Zhao Yu had exited the stage. Only then did everyone regain their senses.

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He Jingxuan turned to her friends, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

“Who do you think Zhao Yu is?” she asked.

“To be able to represent Blue Moon Technology at the ribbon-cutting ceremony…”

Nobody dared to finish the sentence, as if the words were too heavy to utter.

Drawing in a deep breath, He Jingxuan suggested, “He might be one of the founders of Blue Moon Technology…”

As she recalled the recent instances of meeting Zhao Yu, she was struck by his composed demeanor.

With a sigh, she remarked, “Zhao Yu…he’s in a different world from us now…”

“No!” Gao Qi objected. “He might be in a different world from you guys, but he’s still in mine!”

The other students glanced at Gao Qi, shaking their heads in disagreement.

“Gao Qi, didn’t you say before that you and Zhao Yu were from different worlds?”

“Yeah, you and him are a thing of the past…”

Disdain was evident among some. They were all classmates, so why put on such airs?

“Watch and see. Zhao Yu will definitely come back to me…” Gao Qi declared defiantly. Then, she turned around and left, her feelings – embarrassment, anger, or both – unclear..