Chapter 151 Magic Gemini
On the rooftop of a building overlooking the dazzling spectacle of the Skyrise Tower, two figures stood silhouetted against the vibrant cityscape.
Elbert, hands clasped behind his back, surveyed the scene with quiet satisfaction. The rumors about his connection to Paul had been swirling for weeks, but a well-timed video appearance by the singer, coupled with Elbert's own strategic presence here tonight, had effectively put those rumors to rest.
Beside him stood Jacob, his face an unreadable mask as he watched the concert unfold on the massive sky screen. Gone was the confident, almost arrogant, tech mogul. In his place stood a man who seemed to have aged a decade in a single night, his spirit as battered as his company's reputation.
The light from the screen flickered across Jacob's face, painting it in shades of wonder and despair. He looked like a man witnessing a force of nature, both awestruck and terrified by its power.
On the screen, Paul's ethereal voice echoed across the cityscape. "Everyone, a song called 'Arrival' for you all. Thank you for supporting me; thank you for supporting the Gemini App."
There was a pause, then a subtle shift in his tone, a hint of excitement creeping into his voice. "Additionally, on behalf of Mr. Paul Three, I have a piece of good news to announce. The Gemini App has been updated with a new function collection section for everyone's convenience. Welcome to experience it!"
As if on cue, the screen transitioned, displaying the familiar interface of the Gemini App. But something was different. Nestled alongside the "Chat," "Match," and "Profile" icons was a new addition: a sleek Rubik's Cube icon labeled "Magic Gemini."
Intrigued, millions of users tapped on the new section. What they found astonished them.
Six distinct functions, each a powerful app in its own right, were neatly arranged within the Magic Gemini section. The familiar Gemini Stage, Gemini Live, and Gemini Music were there, but so were three entirely new icons: Black Box Virtual KTV App, Magic Face Emoji App, and Ticket Elf App.
And below it all, a tantalizing promise: "More functions arriving soon."
The chat exploded once more, this time with a mixture of curiosity and excitement. Users eagerly explored the new functions, discovering a world of possibilities within each one.
[This virtual KTV is insane! You can sing online with other users here!]
[Imagine! belting out Paul's songs with a bunch of strangers! This is epic!]
[And this Magic Face Emoji thing? It turns my expressions into these adorable animals! So much fun!]
[The Ticket Elf is a lifesaver! Movie tickets, concert tickets, even amusement park tickets, all in one place! So convenient!]
[This Magic Gemini section is genius! It's like having a million apps in one! Once they add more functions, I'll never need another app again!]
[Please, please, please add online movies and novels to Magic Gemini! Then it'll be perfect!]
Paul, his image back on the screen, smiled knowingly. "The future is exciting, endlessly exciting! Now, please enjoy the solo performances of the 99 singers. Tonight, the music never stops!"
The crowd roared their approval. The party was just getting started.
As Paul's image faded, replaced by a dazzling performance from one of Gemini's signed artists, Jacob finally tore his gaze away from the spectacle. His face, illuminated by the glow of his phone, was a mixture of awe and apprehension.
"Mr. Perry," he began, his voice hushed with respect, "your mind… it's truly something else."
He shook his head as if trying to clear away the cobwebs of his own preconceived notions. "First, you use the Gemini Stage, Gemini Music, and Gemini Live to build a massive user base. Then, you introduce this Magic section, integrating it with popular apps, constantly expanding its functionality, making it… indispensable."
He looked up at Elbert, his expression a mixture of admiration and defeat. "With this platform, you can make any app successful. You've created the ultimate distribution channel, and everyone wants a piece of it."
His voice sharpened, tinged with newfound understanding. "I see it now. You're not just trying to defeat Meta Platforms, are you? You're aiming for something much bigger. You want to control the entire mobile internet."
He extended a hand towards Elbert, a wry smile playing on his lips. "I have to hand it to you, Mr. Perry. You played me like a fiddle. I underestimated you."
Elbert shrugged, accepting the compliment with his usual nonchalance. "You flatter me, Mr. Russell. It's all about understanding the user, giving them what they want before they even know they want it."
Jacob, seemingly liberated by his admission of defeat, let out a humorless chuckle. "Modesty doesn't suit you, Mr. Perry." He gestured towards the sky screen, his voice laced with a hint of envy. "This technology… this sky… I've been in the tech industry for decades, and I've never seen anything like it. It's beyond anything we could have imagined."
He paused, his gaze turning introspective. "But even with all this," he continued, his voice regaining a measure of its former confidence, "Creator is still a young company. You're spread thin. Do you want to monopolize the mobile software market? You'll need an army of developers, a constant influx of fresh ideas."
He leaned closer, a glint of opportunity in his eyes. "And let's not forget your ambitions in the tech manufacturing sector. You'll need talent, resources, time… none of which come cheap."
Elbert, his expression unreadable, nodded. "You make a compelling argument, Mr. Russell."