Chapter 834 The Richest Man's Father Looks for a Job! Flying Bean? The Strong Should Transcend Eras!
Two days later, although the heat in Luzhou eased somewhat, daytime temperatures, especially in the afternoon, could still soar to 30 degrees Celsius.
Chen Guobin took the keys and moved into the large villa his son had bought.
He drove his BMW X5 to visit his granddaughter every day, but he couldn't take it anymore after just two days.
This is so boring!
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, he should logically return to Chun Shen, but the thought of Xiao Chenpi makes him hesitate.
After much deliberation, he called Wang Zhanjun and asked him to help find a reliable person to temporarily take over the Guobin Bookstore.
As for himself, he simply stayed in Luzhou.
But after working hard for half his life, he suddenly found himself with a lot of free time, and he felt very uncomfortable.
After lunch, I drove around, thinking about finding another job.
He knew in his heart that this matter could be resolved in a few minutes by simply telling his son.
But he just didn't want to bother Chen Yansen, so he wandered aimlessly around the streets of Luzhou.
What can Old Chen do?
He was a college student in the late 1980s and worked in a production technology position in the domestic salt industry system for four or five years. He could play the guitar and had read a lot of books.
But when I actually started looking for a job, I found that at 45 years old, the only jobs I could do were security guard, cleaner, or delivery and takeout.
After looking around, I found a school that was hiring security guards, but they required me to work the night shift, from 5 pm to 6 am the next day, with a monthly salary of 3,800 yuan.
After thinking it over for a while, Old Chen gave up.
When you reach a certain age, you can't deny that you're getting old.
Once a man is over thirty, his energy begins to decline precipitously, let alone when he is almost fifty.
He works night shifts every day, and if he continues like this for several years, he fears that he will pass away before his granddaughter even learns to walk.
With a final grit of his teeth, he walked into a fast-food restaurant.
There was a job posting on the door, looking to hire a food server.
Unbeknownst to Lao Chen, his every move during those hours of wandering had already been reported to Chen Yansen by the Fengjun security personnel who had been following him.
This food service clerk position was created for him temporarily!
Otherwise, how could the cafeteria, with its competitive employee salaries and benefits, possibly not be able to recruit staff?
When Lao Chen entered the cafeteria, he saw several job applicants walking out dejectedly.
Manager Wang Tingshuo caught sight of Chen Guobin walking inside, his eyes lit up, and he instantly tensed up, becoming somewhat nervous.
The big boss had already posted Lao Chen's photo in the store manager group, and all the stores in the city, such as Kuai Pao Canteen, Mixue Ice Cream, and Lucky Coffee, immediately posted recruitment notices.
To put it bluntly, any applicant for this position who doesn't match Chen Guobin in any of the following aspects—age, appearance, blood type, or ID number—has absolutely no chance of getting the interview.
"Hello manager, are you still hiring?"
Old Chen stepped forward and asked.
Although he had attended the opening ceremony of Chun Shen No. 2 Middle School and shared his educational experience on stage as the father of the richest man, the only media present at the time were staff members from the county-level television station.
His photos and videos were not found in the news articles reposted by some independent media outlets.
This was all arranged by Chen Yansen.
Therefore, when Lao Chen was looking for a job, he found that no one recognized him, so he became more open.
He got straight to the point right away!
"Please have a seat! What is your name, sir?"
Wang Tingshuo, knowing the answer already, smiled and led Chen Guobin to the rest area to sit down.
"My surname is Chen, Chen of the East, Chen Guobin! I am 45 years old this year, my hometown is Chunshen, I used to run a bookstore, and I have a bachelor's degree."
As soon as Old Chen sat down, he started introducing himself like he was pouring out beans.
He had done a similar self-introduction when he was looking for a job before, and this was the sixth time he had done it today. He was very familiar with the script.
When will Mr. Chen be able to start work?
Wang Tingshuo listened and nodded slightly. After Old Chen finished speaking, he smiled and asked.
Old Chen was taken aback when he heard this, and muttered to himself: Is the recruitment process of Kuaipao Canteen so hasty?
But when he looked at the working hours, he found that he worked from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a base salary of 3,915 yuan and a total income between 7,500 and 8,500 yuan.
It's hard to find a more suitable job in Luzhou.
"Is tomorrow okay?" Old Chen asked tentatively.
"Welcome Mr. Chen to Kuaipao Canteen! You are twenty years older than me, so I'll call you Uncle Chen from now on."
Wang Tingshuo suddenly stood up and extended his right hand.
Is that all?
Old Chen quickly stood up, grasped the other person's hand, and declined, saying, "You can just call me Old Chen."
"That won't do! Our company promotes flat management and advocates downplaying the relationship between superiors and subordinates. From now on, just call me Xiao Wang."
Wang Tingshuo explained patiently.
But Lao Chen still insisted on calling him Manager Wang.
Seeing this, Wang Tingshuo produced a labor contract and successfully recruited this "emperor" of the group into his ranks, making him a food server.
Before leaving, Lao Chen also received a new employee welcome gift package and two sets of work clothes from head to toe.
After Lao Chen left, the other colleagues in the cafeteria immediately surrounded him, asking with gossipy expressions, "Brother Shuo, is this your relative?"
"What relatives? Don't make wild guesses!"
Wang Tingshuo put on a stern face and immediately denied it.
"Brother Shuo, your expression just now was way too obsequious!"
The subordinate joked with a smile.
Is it that obvious?
Wang Tingshuo stroked his chin, looking puzzled.
He felt his acting skills were decent; at least the interview process looked professional and wasn't much different from regular recruitment.
Actually, while the competition for positions at the Kuaipao canteen may seem fierce, the recruitment process is quite simple.
As long as you pass the physical examination and have enthusiasm for work and life, you can basically be hired.
After all, apart from the cooks who prepare and cook the food, the other positions in the canteen require almost no technical skills. Any normal person can do it with a little training.
"Brother Shuo, can you tell us the inside story? We promise we won't spread it!"
Seeing Wang Tingshuo hesitate, the young men quickly pressed him for answers.
"Don't ask! I won't tell you even if you do! In short, just be more respectful and polite to him in the future, and you won't go wrong."
Wang Tingshuo waved his hand and said no more.
In his view, the arrival of a retired emperor in the store was a good thing for everyone.
What if "Uncle Chen" just casually praises me a couple of times, and I'd be on the fast track to a promotion?
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On the other side.
The entrance to the Luzhou International Conference Center was bustling with people, including invited business partners, suppliers, media reporters, and fans, all vying to take photos at the designated photo spot at the entrance.
Everyone knows that this is very likely to be Orange Technology's only new product launch event this year.
Once the live streams on major platforms start at 2 PM, the entire internet will be flooded with traffic.
It's worth noting that Orange Technology and Tiangong Technology already have more than 20,000 employees.
They couldn't possibly have done nothing during this nearly year-long period.
Given everyone's understanding of Orange Technology, this press conference is bound to have a major highlight.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have dragged on from spring to summer, and then from midsummer to late summer.
Currently, all that is known to the outside world is that the newly released Orange phone will be equipped with a brand-new 300 series processor and will use a more advanced 10-nanometer process.
As is well known, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which Apple will release in mid-September, will be equipped with A9 processors that only use 14-nanometer and 16-nanometer processes.
The 14nm A9 chip was jointly designed by Tiangong Technology and Apple and manufactured by Xingyuan Technology; the 16nm chip was manufactured by TSMC in Taiwan, and there are two versions.
To put it bluntly, Cook's move is also aimed at maintaining the diversification and stability of Apple's supply chain.
But when the two engineering prototypes were delivered to Apple headquarters and tested, Cook couldn't help but yell at them from afar while holding the test report.
Judging solely from benchmark scores and daily smoothness, the products manufactured by StarSource Technology are clearly superior.
The testing department arranged blind tests, and the staff could easily identify the A9 chip equipped with the HFOB structure, which is the StarSource version of A9, based on the product's performance.
In terms of transistor count, StarSource A9 has 2.8 billion, while TSMC A9 only has 2.3 billion.
Moreover, the chip area of the StarSource A9 is smaller, only 90% of that of the TSMC A9.
In tests running games such as "Honkai Impact 2" and "Honor of Kings" and maintaining a high frame rate for 30 minutes, the Taiwan TSMC A9 exhibited more severe overheating, with temperatures 6 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than the StarSource A9.
Although both are A9 processors and the manufacturing process technology is not significantly different, the final product performance differs by 20% to 30%.
This reminded Cook of TSMC and Bay Area TSMC from a few years ago.
At the time, Shanxing was completely suppressed by TSMC in Taiwan, so he switched to TSMC.
However, TSMC in Taiwan has now been surpassed by Star Source Technology, so he has had to reduce the number of A9 chips he purchases from TSMC in Taiwan.
This demonstrates that Tiangong Technology and Xingyuan Technology are already at the forefront of the world in the field of chip design and manufacturing.
Although Shanxing had already entered the risk production stage, its 10nm LPE process had been successfully taped out, internally codenamed "10nm Generation 1".
TSMC in Taiwan followed suit, completing the formulation of 10-nanometer chip design rules in June and launching a process design kit.
A process design kit (PDK) is a complete set of digital simulation files provided by a wafer foundry to a chip design company. It essentially "translates" the factory's manufacturing capabilities into tools and rules that chip designers can use directly.
It can be said that without PDK, it is impossible to design chips based on this process.
However, the technologies of Shanxing and Wan TSMC are still at the experimental stage.
Simply put, the 10-nanometer process has largely been successfully implemented and chips can be manufactured, but the yield rate and production cost cannot be guaranteed.
In contrast, StarSource Technology has already entered the mass production stage and can apply 10-nanometer chips to the commercial field.
Therefore, it is obvious to anyone with eyes to see that the gap between the two is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
At this moment, among the media reporters standing at the door are domestic representatives from CCTV, the National Daily, Luzhou TV, Huxiu IT, and 36Kr, as well as international representatives from The Verge, TechCrunch, MacRumors, CNET, 9to5Mac, and financial analysis media such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.
Although Orange Technology is a Chinese smartphone company, it has expanded rapidly in overseas markets in the past two years, with overseas sales accounting for nearly half of its total shipments.
Therefore, it is not surprising that overseas media traveled thousands of miles to Luzhou.
After 1 p.m., a number of competitors, including Apple, Sunstar, Huawei, and Coolpad, entered the venue one after another.
Following closely behind, suppliers of displays, panels, structural components, housings, PCB motherboards, and other components also arrived.
Orange Technology, as their number one customer, is practically a "living god of wealth".
The God of Wealth is holding a press conference; who would dare not attend?
Subsequently, the fans who received invitations entered the venue one after another.
Most of these people are die-hard fans of Orange Technology. They have bought almost every model from the first-generation Orange C1 to the previous generation Shiny Orange X3, making them grand slam winners.
Wang Teng also paid special attention to this group, always making them a must-recipient recipient of invitations.
From 2011 to 2015, users grew up alongside Orange Technology, and many have graduated from university or even started families and careers.
Fifteen minutes before the press conference was scheduled to begin, a familiar Hongqi L5 slowly drove up.
The reporters immediately perked up, raising their cameras and pointing them at the welcoming area.
Chen Yansen did not appear at Orange Technology's new product launch last year.
His personal attendance was undoubtedly sending a signal to the outside world: this press conference was of paramount importance!
After the vehicle came to a stop, Meng Yun got out first and opened the door for Chen Yansen.
Chen Yansen got out of the car and walked straight towards the conference hall.
The Verge reporter, taking advantage of his height, quickly handed the microphone to Chen Yansen and asked in English, "Mr. Chen, will Orange Technology hold any other small-scale press conferences in the second half of the year?"
He asked this question mainly to further confirm Orange Technology's operating strategy for this year.
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there shouldn't be any more."
Chen Yansen stopped and answered slowly.
"Mr. Chen, do you think Orange Technology can beat Shanxing in the mobile phone business?"
The reporter then followed up with another question.
"In what way can we defeat Shanxing?"
Chen Yansen smiled faintly and responded tactfully: "The market is diverse, and users have different needs."
In my opinion, both Orange Technology and Shanxing are excellent brands in the field of smart electronics, and there is no absolute winner or loser.
We are all working hard to drive the smartphone industry forward.
At that time, China and Goryeo were enjoying a honeymoon period in their economic and trade relations.
A few days later, at the military review ceremony in Yanjing, he would also meet with the leader of Goryeo, so he naturally could not show a confrontational attitude.
Times have changed, and he is no longer the greenhorn who just entered the business world. Every word and action he makes may be over-interpreted by the media.
Therefore, he spoke in a very gentle tone.
However, the surrounding reporters were not satisfied with this answer.
What they want is sensationalism; the sharper Chen Yansen's response, the higher the news coverage.
The bonuses will be even more generous!
"Mr. Chen, you did not attend last year's press conference. Is there a special reason for your special appearance this year?"
A CCTV reporter handed over the microphone and asked.
"Because I happen to have some free time today."
Chen Yansen answered with a smile.
"..." The reporter opened his mouth, wanting to curse.
But times have changed. Chen Yansen’s social status and influence have grown day by day. Even CCTV reporters dare not arbitrarily guide public opinion in their reports without explicit instructions.
Afterwards, Chen Yansen answered several questions about the new product content and overseas expansion.
Ten minutes later, he glanced at the time, then shook off the reporters and strode into the venue.
"Mr. Chen!"
"President Chen!"
"Brother Sen!"
"..."
Representatives from partner companies and suppliers in the first, second, and third rows all stood up and greeted Chen Yansen with smiles as he entered.
Even the presidents of companies like Apple, Sanxing, BOE, and Goertek are no exception.
In terms of status in the industry, Chen Yansen has long been among the top.
For three consecutive years, Fortune magazine has ranked him as the most influential entrepreneur in China, Asia, and even the world.
It is perfectly reasonable for the world's richest man, who has served as a co-mentor at the Davos Economic Forum for three consecutive terms and has access to the offices of world leaders, to receive whatever kind of treatment he may receive.
Lei Yijun, sitting in the corner of the second row, looked at Chen Yansen with longing and a hint of envy in his eyes.
Apple Asia President Ge Yue, and Shanxing Greater China Director Park Jae-soon, among others, were the most enthusiastic, rushing to greet them before anyone else could react.
Although they are competitors, they also cooperate quite a bit.
There are no permanent enemies in the business world.
After exchanging a few brief pleasantries with the group, Chen Yansen found a seat and sat down.
The three-minute countdown ended quickly, the lights in the venue dimmed, and the huge LED screen lit up.
An orange icon is gradually appearing!
Four years ago, this icon might have seemed somewhat cheap and knock-off to users, but now it has become a symbol of high-end mobile phone brands.
When users see this orange icon, they will only associate it with high quality, high performance, and cutting-edge technology.
In four years, Orange Technology has never disappointed its users.
A 60-second promotional video finished playing, accompanied by rousing music.
It was Wang Teng who stepped onto the stage!
She was still dressed in a simple short-sleeved shirt and casual pants!
"Hello everyone! I am Wang Teng! It is a great honor to invite more than 1,400 friends from our partners, suppliers, fans and media to take the time to attend the 2015 Orange Technology New Product Launch Conference."
We also want to thank users from 107 countries and regions for their support of Orange phones—without you, Orange Technology wouldn't be where it is today!
Wang Teng's stage presence became increasingly composed; he didn't look at the cue cards at all, and his opening remarks were sincere and heartfelt.
From its initial debut in 2011 to the "Orange Family Bucket" in 2015, Orange Technology's various products have become thoroughly integrated into the daily lives of ordinary people.
By 2015, Orange Technology was no longer just synonymous with mobile phones; it also covered a wide range of products including laptops, tablets, smart speakers, power banks, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and electric vehicles.
After Wang Teng's reminder, the more than 20 million viewers in the live broadcast room and the participants on site belatedly realized the power and terrifying nature of the Orange ecosystem.
What's even more impressive is that, despite the large number of products bearing the "orange" name over the years, there have been very few after-sales disputes.
Orange Technology will always take the initiative to assume after-sales responsibility for any product issues.
They have never taken users to court, relying on their strong legal team.
In Chen Yansen's own words: If users have grievances, apologize first, then verify; if there is a problem, admit your mistake, if there is no problem, clarify.
If we encounter malicious defamation and slander, we don't mind letting the other party see the strength of China's number one law firm.
However, Orange Technology rarely encounters widespread negative public opinion.
"Today's first product, I'd like to start with a pair of headphones, because their arrival will bring about a major product transformation for the Orange and Shiny Orange series."
It's FreePods, but I prefer to call them 'Flying Beans'!
Wang Teng raised his right hand and held up a white earphone charging case.
Then he made a shushing gesture.
He only opened the charging case after the scene had completely quieted down.
With a "click" sound!
The crisp sound of FreePods turning on has a quality somewhat similar to that of a Dupont lighter, making it pleasant to listen to.
Are these headphones?
Viewers around the world watching the live stream were taken aback!
This thing is so small!
Two fingers wide and two finger joints long!
Its miniature and exquisite design features a rounded shape and a warm luster under the light.
Two wireless earbuds, each the size of a bean, lay quietly inside the charging case.
Then, in front of everyone, Wang Teng put the earphones on.
Before the advent of FreePods, Earin M1 and Motorola's Moto Hint could also be considered true wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
However, the Earin M1 lacks a charging case and has extremely short battery life.
While the Moto Hint has a magnetic charging dock, it lacks a portable charging case. Its battery life is also unsatisfactory, and it can only be used with one earbud at a time, meaning that neither earbud can be connected to the phone simultaneously. The connection stability is extremely poor, with frequent disconnections.
Seizing an opportunity early does not guarantee market dominance.
Both the Earin M1 and the Moto Hint ultimately failed.
But putting aside its functionality, FreePods were ahead of their time in terms of design alone.
"FreePods are equipped with a third-generation Deep Blue battery, which provides up to 12 hours of battery life for the earbuds themselves. With the charging case, they can be used for 96 to 100 hours continuously."
Wang Teng continued his introduction, and the screen behind him switched to display three different colored FreePods that were turned on: black, white, and orange.
Those in the know gasped in shock upon hearing this.
It's worth noting that the Earin M1's battery life is disappointing, lasting only two hours, and the Moto Hint's battery life is similar.
Even more challenging is that, limited by the classic Bluetooth A2DP "point-to-point" protocol, an audio link can only be established with one receiver at a time.
In other words, even if you buy two earphones, you can only use one at a time, and the other has to be left at home to charge.
This is also why many Bluetooth headphones only have one earbud!
Therefore, when the audience saw Wang Teng wearing two wireless earphones at once, they immediately looked puzzled.
"The FreePods earphones have a built-in Bluetooth SoC processor with TWSP forwarding protocol, which uses TrueWireless Stereo Plus technology to bypass the technical limitations of classic Bluetooth 'point-to-point' communication."
Both earbuds can establish independent A2DP links with the Orange phone. If the primary earbud loses connection, it can automatically switch to the other earbud within 0.3 seconds, achieving seamless master-slave switching.
Wang Teng spoke slowly, his face revealing undisguised pride.
Don't underestimate this technology; European and American companies spent seven or eight years trying to master it.
Independent connection for both ears!
Automatic in-ear detection, zero-pressure semi-in-ear design, acoustic ventilation valve, delivers powerful low frequencies without blocking the ear canal, and you won't feel any discomfort in your ear canal even after wearing it for 8 hours!
A 15-minute fast charge provides 4 hours of battery life!
Beamforming dual-microphone design for clearer calls!
Wang Teng smiled and calmly introduced all the core technologies of FreePods on stage.
"We hope FreePods will bring users a brand new user experience. Its price is 1299 yuan!"
Wang Teng raised his right arm and announced excitedly.
Actually, FreePods has another key feature.
It can be integrated with the Moss voice assistant to achieve real-time language translation.
However, due to the excessive delay of eight or nine seconds, it was ultimately cut by Chen Yansen.
We'll consider going live once the latency can be reduced to less than three seconds!
Is 1299 yuan expensive?
The Earin M1 is priced at $249, and the Moto Hint is priced at $179.
In comparison, FreePods are not priced high.
This is the world's first true wireless, dual-ear Bluetooth earphone!
For a moment, the audience in the live broadcast room and at the scene were all staring intently at the big screen, repeatedly examining this groundbreaking product.
For tech enthusiasts, the FreePods' appearance, performance, battery life, and industrial design are all captivating.
Although Orange Technology's previous Bluetooth headphones were mostly imitations, this time the FreePods truly show their sincerity.
"Holy crap! Stop talking and get the link up already!"
"This is even better than my Sennheiser!"
"Get it on the shelves right now! Stop dawdling!"
The live stream chat was filled with comments, all from users urging the product to be released.
(End of this chapter)
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