Chapter 777 First Defeat to Apple, Second in the World! Earned 92.67 Billion US Dollars? How come the more they spend, the more they earn?
The following day, IDC, the world's largest international data company, released its 2014 smartphone shipment report.
Total shipments reached a staggering 1.39 billion units!
In other words, one in five people bought a new phone last year.
Of course, less than half of the population actually have the ability and means to purchase a mobile phone, and the rest, even if they have the desire to buy one, lack the corresponding opportunities.
To put it bluntly, it's because they don't have money, and the communication infrastructure in their area is outdated.
In fact, by the end of 2014, the number of smartphone users worldwide was just over 2 billion, accounting for only 30% of the total population.
Some people change their phones two or three times a year, while others are still using feature phones from more than ten years ago.
The report sparked heated discussions on domestic social media platforms as soon as it was released.
In recent years, China's smartphone industry has developed rapidly, and netizens have paid close attention to domestic brands, wanting to find out the actual position of these brands that have been claiming to be "hot sellers" and "best-selling" in the international market.
After seeing the screenshots of the rankings, netizens eagerly discussed them in the comment sections of related topics and reports:
"Mountain Star again? This is their third consecutive championship!"
“Shanxing is very popular in South America, Southeast Asia and India. Its online and offline sales network is very well-established. Last year when I was traveling in Nigeria, I saw many Shanxing specialty stores.”
"Haven't you noticed? Although Shanxing is still number one, its shipments have been declining year by year: 385 million units in 2012, 313 million units in 2013, and only 291 million units last year."
"Orange Technology has devoured all the incremental market! Orange phones sold 50.1 million units in 2012, 117 million units in 2013, and 236 million units in 2014, almost doubling every year. It's outrageous!"
"Orange Technology's stock is probably going to rise again! Once the fourth-quarter financial report is released, the stock price will definitely break through 170 yuan per share!"
"I've already built up my position, brothers, listen to me! Get a Hong Kong bank card, and you can not only buy Orange Technology, but also invest in Pinduoduo, Apple, and Nvidia. AI technology is developing rapidly. After buying, uninstall the software, and open it again in ten years. You'll definitely thank me!"
"Nvidia? A lousy graphics card company. If it weren't for riding the wave of Tiangong Technology's success and managing to establish itself in the mobile processor industry, it probably wouldn't even be able to keep its $1 stock price! Trying to trick me into buying junk stock?"
"Buying Orange Technology and Pinduoduo is fine, but recommending Nvidia is a rip-off. I heard their boss used to be a dishwasher, he doesn't know anything about technology!"
"I never expected Apple to lose to Orange. In 2014, Apple only shipped 184 million units, slipping from second to third in the industry!"
"The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are completely uninspired. The signal is poor, and the body will dent if you touch it. To be honest, they are not as good as Orange's Shiny Orange series."
Just as netizens were discussing the matter, Orange Technology's stock price rose sharply, soaring from 161.4 yuan per share to 166.2 yuan.
After all, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Orange Technology's business is growing too fast, with its mobile phone business alone ranking second in the world.
In addition, Orange Technology also offers tablets, laptops, smart speakers, power banks, Bluetooth headsets, and other products, each holding a place in its respective niche category.
It is common knowledge that a company's stock price will rise rapidly when its growth expectations far exceed the financial market's predictions.
One netizen couldn't help but comment: "Given Orange Technology's growth rate, won't it become number one in the world next year? Will its shipments exceed 400 million units?"
"Reaching 400 million units is no small feat, but surpassing Shanxing shouldn't be a problem. In terms of processor, screen, operating system, application ecosystem, and battery life, Orange Technology is in no way inferior to Shanxing. Currently, its only weakness is in channel layout. Shanxing is in danger in 2015!"
"Mountain Star: For some reason, my anus feels cool, haha!"
"Orange phones are too expensive! They've clearly developed domestically produced processors and RAM chips, so why are they still selling them for four or five thousand yuan a unit?"
"Dude, the Qingcheng D3 Pro is only 899 yuan. Are you pretending not to see it? A year ago, would any other phone brand dare to sell it to you for 1999 yuan? You're such a ungrateful bastard!"
"Are Orange phones expensive? I tighten screws in a factory in Luzhou, and my after-tax income for a year can buy 30 Orange X3 phones."
"Which factory? If you work at the Orange Phone factory, then never mind."
"From now on, I'll only buy Orange phones – truly Chinese-made ones!"
Netizens offered various opinions, with the majority giving positive feedback on Orange Technology.
Orange Technology has defeated Apple and Sunstar in the domestic market for three consecutive years, becoming the champion in smartphone sales in China.
Although it is not yet as successful as Shanxing in the global market, its rapid development has given Chinese people a strong sense of pride.
Following this, major media outlets, tech bloggers, and digital bloggers launched a barrage of reports, all using sensationalist headlines.
For example, headlines such as "Orange has topped the Chinese mobile phone market for three consecutive years, outselling Apple," "A major reshuffle in mobile phone sales rankings! Star is first, Orange is second, where does Apple rank?" and "Global sales reach 236 million units, times have changed, and Chinese people have their own mobile phone brands."
Even state media outlets have stepped in to support Orange Technology, their words implying that "not using Orange is unpatriotic."
Upon learning this, Chen Yansen was both amused and exasperated.
He didn't manipulate public opinion; it's just that the Orange phone's performance was so outstanding that it became a hot commodity sought after by all sides.
In the top-floor conference room of Building 1, Senlian Science and Technology Park
While giving his report, Zhou Shouzhi noticed his boss's smile and assumed he had something to say. After a few seconds, he realized he had misunderstood and continued, "In fiscal year 2014, by region, domestic revenue was 495.84 billion yuan, accounting for 61.2%; North America was 71.29 billion yuan, accounting for 8.8%; and Europe was 59.96 billion yuan, accounting for 7.4%."
Southeast Asia and other Asia-Pacific regions accounted for 94.79 billion yuan, or 11.7%; South America and Africa accounted for 88.32 billion yuan, or 10.9%; total revenue for the year was 810.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 109.4%.
Chen Yansen nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the LED screen.
The reports compiled by Zhou Shouzhi are logically clear, and the core operating indicators are easy to understand.
Total revenue was 810.2 billion yuan, and net profit was 167.4 billion yuan, with detailed breakdowns by product category, business line, and region.
Although its revenue is still lower than Apple's, it has surpassed Shanxing for the first time, which means that Orange Technology's profitability is far higher than Shanxing's.
It seems contradictory, but it's actually not hard to understand!
Orange Technology owns the Aurora Future operating system. According to IDC statistics, the system has a user base of over 300 million, which means that 15% of smartphone users worldwide are using it.
Apple has its "Apple tax," and Aurora Future also has a commission rate for virtual goods consumption, naturally leading to a higher gross profit margin.
Half an hour later, Zhou Shouzhi, Yan Peng, Wang Teng and others successively completed their year-end performance reviews.
"Thank you all for your hard work. I will allocate 1% of the company's stock as an additional reward. The specific number will be determined based on each person's performance last year."
Chen Yansen said it casually.
1% of the shares?
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shouzhi, Yan Peng, Wang Teng, and the others couldn't help but beam with joy.
It's worth noting that Orange Technology's share price was around 166 yuan at that time, with a total market value of 1.66 trillion yuan. 1% of that would be 16.6 billion yuan!
The company has a total of 27,000 employees. Even if the money is distributed equally, each person can receive 615,000 yuan.
In an instant, the huge office fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd.
Zhou Shouzhi looked up at Chen Yansen, his eyes filled with a tender affection.
At that moment, he wished he could work for Boss Chen for the rest of his life.
From the end of December to the beginning of January, bonuses, dividends, and stock rewards came one after another, and even the cleaning ladies on each floor received tens of thousands of yuan in cash.
"Thank you, boss!" In just a few seconds, countless thoughts raced through Zhou Shouzhi's mind. He wanted to pretend to persuade his boss that the reward was too high, but that would be against human nature, so he swallowed the words back.
"Brother Sen, what if..." Wang Teng hadn't finished speaking when he felt a chill behind him and immediately shut his mouth.
"The company has developed rapidly. Although we have been distributing stock options to everyone, I still hold more than 60% of the shares. You are all the heroes of Orange Technology. Every penny of the company's net profit is inseparable from the efforts of all 27,000 employees. You deserve this reward!"
Chen Yansen said slowly and deliberately.
In his heart, he was thinking: "I'm giving you guys money, and you still have to find a reason? This is truly going against the grain."
As for dividends, he hadn't thought about it.
The main problem is that we cannot provide him with humanitarian support.
If the system defaults to distributing money to shareholders, which is also a form of salary payment, Chen Yansen would definitely distribute 100 billion of the 160 billion net profit.
Zhang Cong and Zhou Ze exchanged a glance, feeling their tear ducts overwhelm them, and almost burst into tears.
One of them came from ZTE, and the other from Huawei's Honor mobile phone R&D team. Although their previous treatment was not bad, overtime was a regular occurrence.
But since joining Orange Technology, the two of them have come to understand what it feels like to be "human".
In addition to basic salary, there are housing allowance, meal allowance, transportation allowance, travel fund and various benefits. Overtime pay is calculated down to the minute, with a maximum of three times the normal rate.
These days, it's mandatory to have three days off a week. Today is Saturday, and I even get overtime pay for coming to the company for a meeting.
In the past, I would never have dared to exert so much force, even in my wildest dreams.
In addition, based on their positions, the company also provides each of them with a car worth 2 million yuan, and they receive generous bonuses, dividends, and stock options every year.
Wang Teng, standing to the side, was also filled with emotion.
When I received the job offer from Orange Technology, the company didn't even have a fixed office space. A group of us were huddled in the startup park of Virtual City Academy to develop the Aurora 1.0 system, and we had to rely on the university's resources for food and lodging.
In just a few years, the company has become the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
Chen Yansen glanced at everyone, then slowly stood up and said, "2014 is over, and 2015 has just begun! Currently, our sales are not as good as Shanxing's, and our revenue is not as good as Apple's. Help me take back first place this year, and I promise you, the reward will not be lower than in 2014."
"Yes, boss." The heads of all departments responded in unison, their faces full of excitement.
Horses need to eat grass, and people need to make money!
Although incentive methods vary widely, the core principle remains the same: if you pay them enough, they will naturally work hard and be eager to contribute.
When General Manager Chen distributes bonuses, he can inspire humanitarianism, which is a win-win situation.
When employees receive bonuses, their morale soars, leading to a surge in performance—a win-win situation.
Pay out once, win twice – it seems like a sure-fire way to make money.
After handing over his work, Chen Yansen walked out of the conference room, with Meng Yun following closely behind, quietly reminding him, "Boss, the year-end meetings for Gaode Maps and ByteDance are this afternoon."
"Okay, I understand. Have the administration department send two lunches to my office."
Chen Yansen responded and walked straight to his office.
“Yes, boss.” Meng Yun replied immediately, his expression unchanged, without the slightest surprise or curiosity.
She knew very well that there was a lounge in the boss's office with a big, soft bed.
Chen Yansen pushed open the door and went straight into the lounge. He saw a blonde, blue-eyed young girl lying on the large bed, her eyes slightly closed and her eyelashes long.
It was Veronica, whom I hadn't seen in a long time!
The other party had recently fallen seriously ill and traveled across the ocean to seek his medical help. Mr. Chen administered two acupuncture treatments, and the illness was cured.
Chen Yansen stepped forward and slapped her buttocks.
"What? I'm dreaming." Veronica slowly opened her eyes and said with dissatisfaction.
"Get up and eat first." Chen Yansen reached out his right hand, trying to pull her up.
"Then you have to help me teach Xu Jiayin a lesson." Winnie held his hand, jumped off the bed barefoot, and made her request while snuggling close to him with a coquettish smile.
"What if I don't agree?" Chen Yansen put his arm around her slender waist and asked with a smile.
In 2015, Jonard was just an ordinary real estate businessman. Last year, Vinicius spearheaded a joint venture with Evergrande to build a five-star hotel in Shanghai.
However, Xu Jiayin lacked any sense of martial ethics. Relying on his local connections and personal network, he stalled the process once Bangpu's money arrived and the main structure of the hotel was completed.
To put it bluntly, Jonard was tricked by Xu Jiayin, who used a hotel project to swindle the Bumper family out of 100 million US dollars.
"Chen, you said last night you would consider it," Veronica said hurriedly, her brows furrowed.
"I've thought it over, and I don't agree for now."
Chen Yansen said seriously.
You can't really take what men say in bed seriously.
Veronica was stunned, not expecting Chen Yansen to change his attitude as soon as he put on his pants, and she was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
But a loss of 100 million US dollars is too great. This is the first time she has led a project, but it has caused a heavy blow to the family. If it cannot be resolved, she will never have the opportunity to control resources again.
"Daddy, please help me!" Veronica pleaded in a coquettish tone, having no other choice.
"Is this how you beg for help?" Chen Yansen lowered his head and asked meaningfully.
Although Veronica was young, she was quite experienced and immediately understood what Boss Chen meant. She then slowly squatted down and placed her hands on Chen Yansen's belt.
Ten minutes later, Chen Yansen pushed her onto the sofa, stood by the glass curtain wall, and got up without any politeness.
Luzhou is very dry in winter, which makes General Manager Chen very irritable. With Verica as a fire extinguisher, Chen Yansen had a particularly comfortable time in mid-January.
The following afternoon, Xu Jiayin, who was far away in Shenzhen, received news that the Bangpu family had transferred its $100 million stock option to the Senlian Group for $60 million.
"That damn Chen Yansen, he wants to meddle in everything, what's it to him!"
Xu Jiayin frowned and immediately launched into a tirade across the distance.
He dares to swindle foreigners, but he doesn't dare to provoke the Senlian Group.
Putting everything else aside, Orange Construction alone is not something he can afford to mess with.
This company has undertaken numerous projects in East Africa and dares to compete with Huajian Group for projects; it's definitely a formidable player.
It is said that there are tens of thousands of armed forces in Africa. Recently, a small combat team was dispatched to take down a telecom fraud company and the leader of an armed group in northern Bagan.
This kind of person is simply insane; he doesn't want to get himself into trouble!
Although he had powerful backers, he was unwilling to confront Chen Yansen head-on. After some thought, he decided to give Chen Yansen face.
On January 19, Verica returned home with a full load of goods.
Although we lost $40 million, it's still better than losing $100 million.
Chen Yansen not only had a great time, but also made 40 million US dollars along the way.
Meanwhile, across the ocean, Jonard became a laughing stock on Wall Street; a businessman in the real estate and hotel industry had actually stumbled in his own main business.
On the other hand, the newly arrived employees of Orange Technology, upon hearing that the big boss was going to distribute stock worth 16.6 billion yuan, hurriedly checked their emails and, sure enough, received the email over the weekend.
The number of shares received by each person varied, but the lowest was 300,000. Department heads such as Zhou Shouzhi, Wang Teng, and Yan Peng received at least 30 million.
Not long after, news spread across the internet that Chen Yansen had given his employees 16.6 billion yuan in bonuses and that Orange Technology had earned 160 billion yuan in net profit annually.
Netizens have long since become numb, and are now filled with nothing but envy:
"I don't believe Chen Yansen would give out so much money! Unless I work at Orange Technology for five or ten years."
"It's so unfair! We're all just working people, why do the people at Orange Technology get to live so well?"
"It's the end of the year, and my boss gave me a budget of 200 yuan to hold an annual party! Then look at Orange Technology, where everyone has hundreds of thousands of shares. How can he even say that?"
"200 per person? I suggest going to Haidilao. They even have people singing for you for free, and they've got all the entertainment."
"Forget it! Working people's lives matter too, don't go and mess with Haidilao's waiters."
"Damn it, I regret it so much! Three years ago, I went for an interview at Orange Technology. When I saw that their office was in a university entrepreneurship park, surrounded by wheat fields, I rejected the offer without even thinking about it, missing out on millions of dollars in income!"
Chen Yansen did not take the outside discussions to heart.
After holding year-end meetings for all subsidiaries, the annual revenue and net profit of the Senlian Group have been finalized: the adjusted net profit reached a staggering US$92.67 billion.
The bonuses he distributed were a drop in the ocean compared to this.
After taking control of multiple "money-printing machines" such as Pinbei, Orange Technology, Tiangong, Deep Blue Technology, and Mimo, the speed at which they made money far exceeded expectations.
If it weren't for the Senlian Group's continued aggressive acquisitions of hospitals, schools, and pharmaceutical companies, along with its investment in building a factory in Abyssinia, net profits exceeding 100 billion US dollars would have been entirely achievable.
After the year-end performance review meeting, Chen Yansen had only one thought in his mind: How come the money keeps increasing?
That afternoon, Orange Healthcare first acquired a postpartum care center, and then officially began contacting Weikang Investment, intending to bring Yangsi Hospital and Fuhua Hospital in Shanghai under its umbrella through a full acquisition.
While Ali was investing in and acquiring Meilishuo, Jet, Snapdeal, and the South China Morning Post, Senlian Group had already completed its ecosystem layout and was venturing into the pharmaceutical and education industries.
(End of this chapter)
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