Chapter 448
“I’m here to discuss a partnership p>
Mr. Temple looked surprised. They didn’t have any projects suitable for collaboration at the moment.
Instead of explaining, Penelope took out her laptop and showed Mr. Temple the engagement data and popularity metrics for the Mico robot.
Mr. Temple was even more confused. “I know Mico is a robot developed by Stapleton Tech. The story of it and its owner has been incredibly popular lately. To be honest, I’ve been following it myself, and I heard about what happened at the meet-and-greet. But… what does this have to do with a partnership p>
“Mico is being repaired and will be ready to meet the public again very soon p>
“So p>
“What if that meeting took place at a LUNA Group hotel p>
Mr. Temple’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Laurier, are you suggesting Mico hold a fan event at our hotel? That would be fantastic p>
It would be a huge boost to their hotel’s visibility and, consequently, their occupancy rates. It was a golden opportunity.
“As you know, Mico was designed specifically as a service robot for hotels. I don’t just want it to hold a meet-and-greet at your hotel; I’d like it to join your staff p>
“That… that’s even better p>
“And its companions, too p>
Mr. Temple was about to cheer again when he realized what she was getting at. Penelope wanted to sell them the batch of robots that the Bishop Group had rejected.
Noticing his hesitation, Penelope continued, “We could start with a trial run at one of your LUNA Group hotels. Right now, there is tremendous public interest in this robot. I believe that interest will lead many people to favor the LUNA Group when choosing a hotel p>
“But your robot recently injured someone. That p>
“The injury only occurred because a guest damaged the robot first. We will be releasing the results of our investigation soon p>
“In that case, perhaps we should wait until the results are public p>
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Penelope smiled. “Wouldn’t that diminish people’s curiosity? And curiosity is the best form of marketing. Are you sure you want pass up such a great opportunity, Mr Temple p>
Mr. Temple was indeed tempted, but he needed a little more assurance.
“You can have this batch of robots
on a one-month trial. If you’re satisfied after a month you can purchase them. If not, you can return them, no questions asked p>
With that guarantee, Mr. Temple made his decision on the spot. “Let’s sign the contract immediately p>
With the LUNA Group contract in hand, they released the final episode of the boy and Mico’s story, pushing the hype to its absolute peak. Then, they officially announced that Mico’s repairs were complete and that it would be making its grand return at the LUNA Group. Content
On the day of the event, the LUNA Group hotel was packed inside and out.
When Mico reappeared, it ignited a frenzy both at the scene and online.
“Valued guests, it is an honor to see you again. Please allow me to introduce my good friends. Thank you p>
As Mico finished speaking, a dozen identical robots lined up on stage.
“Valued guests, the weather is lovely today. We wish you a pleasant stay at the LUNA Group p>
Many people, driven by curiosity, checked into the LUNA Group. After experiencing the robots’ service, they flooded the internet with positive reviews.
That same afternoon, Mr. Temple called Penelope.
“Our hotel rooms are completely full, and we’re booked out for the next month p>
Penelope smiled. “I told you I wouldn’t let you down, Mr. Temple p>
“We want to buy another batch of your robots p>
“Excellent. I’ll arrange it immediately p>
After hanging up with Mr. Temple, she received a message from the sales department. Clients who previously had wavering orders were now rushing them for delivery.
“Among them is a hotel from the Bishop Group p>