The murmuring footsteps of those leaving began to falter. Most of the attendees today were drawn by the spectacular performances, and they weren't particularly interested in this newly developed cross-market product. Besides, even if they were interested, they likely couldn't afford it. New products generally came with outrageously high prices, only accessible to the nobility.
However, upon hearing Lu Fei's impassioned introduction, they paused, thinking it wouldn't hurt to listen.
A flicker of joy ignited within Lu Fei; he seized the fleeting curiosity of the onlookers.
"Now, I'll ask my assistant to bring out today's epoch-making product!"
A moment later, two beautiful women in high-slit cheongsams pushed two small carts draped in red cloth onto the center of the stage. They then smiled charmingly at Lu Fei and stepped to the sides of the carts.
The crowd's gaze fixed on the carts. The items didn't seem large, and under the red cloth, they appeared to be columnar bottles.
With time pressing, Lu Fei didn't prolong the suspense.
He swiftly pulled off the red cloth, and the next moment, bottles of packaged products were revealed to the crowd.
What is this? It looks so ordinary... The same question arose in everyone's minds.
They had expected this epoch-making product to be some sort of technological marvel, perhaps like beast-taming scrolls or beast-language translation devices. But the bottles and jars before them were clearly not.
Lu Fei smiled and said,
"I imagine everyone is wondering what these items are!"
"Then, I will now formally introduce them to you one by one."
The expressions of the onlookers varied; some furrowed their brows in confusion, while others' eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Under the collective gaze of the crowd, Lu Fei waved his hand, drawing back the veil of mystery.
Exquisitely packaged bottles of various colors appeared before them. These bottles ranged in size, with the larger ones nearly the length of a forearm and thick-necked, while the smaller ones could almost fit in the palm of a hand.
As the crowd speculated on what these bottles contained,
Lu Fei picked up one of the bottles, held it high, and announced in a clear voice,
"This product in my hand is called 'Body Wash'!"
"Body Wash?" The onlookers, hearing the unfamiliar term, were puzzled.
"Heh, I'm sure everyone is curious about what body wash is used for."
"So, allow me to ask you, have you ever experienced the aftermath of a day's beast-taming training, feeling sticky with sweat and grime, and still feeling greasy even after a bath? Have you ever experienced your contracted beasts being covered in dirt that wouldn't wash off, only to rub against you and leave you reeking? Have you ever experienced your hair being dry and split, so oily it could be squeezed for cooking oil?"
Without waiting for an answer from the crowd below, Lu Fei answered his own questions:
"I believe you definitely have!"
"But I am here to tell you that from today onwards, all of that will be a thing of the past!"
The crowd still looked perplexed. While these issues had troubled them for a long time, weren't they normal? Sweaty bodies were naturally sticky, but after using bathing soap, and once dried, at least the body would smell pleasant, which also helped induce sleep.
Seeing that the prelude had set the stage sufficiently.
Lu Fei declared loudly,
"Now, I will demonstrate it for you live!"
Following Lu Fei's cue, a man who had just completed a strenuous training session, drenched in sweat, walked onto the stage.
Lu Fei pointed to the man, who was shirtless beside him, and said,
"This model has just undergone rigorous training and is covered in sweat and grime!"
With that, he led the model to the edge of the stage.
He handed the microphone to a female audience member in the front row and said,
"My beautiful lady here, would you mind touching this handsome model? Is his body greasy?"
The young woman was a bit shy, but she touched the model's well-defined chest muscles.
She recoiled as if shocked.
Lu Fei handed the microphone back to her.
The young woman said softly, "Yes, it's very greasy."
Lu Fei returned to the center of the stage.
"Alright! Now, we will begin testing the efficacy of the body wash!"
In the center of the stage, a staff member brought out a large basin of warm water.
The onlookers below were captivated by this scene. They were slowly becoming interested. They had never witnessed such a product launch before, and they also wanted to see if this so-called body wash could truly remove sweat and grime as claimed.
The model splashed water on himself and then began to lather his entire body with the body wash.
Soon, the even lather covered his body, and the initially pure white foam turned somewhat dark and murky.
One wonders how long it had been since he last had a proper bath... Even Lu Fei couldn't help but sigh.
With the help of the staff, scoopfuls of warm water were poured over the model's body.
Then, the lather was rinsed away. The dark foam completely disappeared, and under the stage lights, the model's previously somewhat dark skin actually gleamed.
As the crowd exclaimed in surprise,
Lu Fei brought the model back to the young woman.
"My dear lady, please touch him again."
The young woman timidly extended a hand once more and gently touched him.
The next moment, she was stunned.
She couldn't help but murmur,
"So smooth! Not greasy at all!"
"And... it smells so good!"
Her eyes lit up with excitement, as if she had discovered a new continent.
Lu Fei's gaze swept across the crowd. It was time to let more people experience it, so that word could spread. At least, within this venue, more people needed to feel it.
So, he had the model walk around the hall.
Lu Fei had underestimated the enthusiasm of the onlookers. Initially, everyone was hesitant to touch the model's muscles, but as more people did, they became less reserved.
After going around once, the model's muscular body was covered in bruises and reddish marks, with some areas even exhibiting peeling skin.
"I'll add extra pay for you later!" Lu Fei consoled the model, whose eyes conveyed a sense of grievance.
After the actual testing, the advertising effect was evident. Many people exclaimed in awe, marveling at the results.
At this point, someone asked,
"With something so miraculous, it must be unaffordable for ordinary people, right?"
Lu Fei was momentarily taken aback, almost suspecting the person might be a plant...
He seized the opportunity and said,
"I can promise you all, if you can afford bathing soap, you will definitely be able to afford this body wash!"
The crowd began to stir, and faces lit up with joy.
Simultaneously, Lu Fei, striking while the iron was hot, took out several other products.
He announced loudly,
"Everyone, please don't rush! Besides the body wash, we have also launched other products this time!"
Lu Fei began to showcase them.
"This product is called Facial Cleanser. It will liberate every pore on your face, leaving your complexion as clean as a baby's!"
"This product is called Shampoo. It will make your hair as smooth as the wind, remove dandruff and grease, and boost your confidence!"