Beijing
京城
The capital city and the setting for the protagonist's college years.
Building 7, Room 302, Beihang University
京航七号楼,302宿舍
The specific dormitory building and room where the protagonist resides with his roommates.
Jinxiu Manor
锦绣庄园
An upscale villa complex located in the South Fourth Ring area, characterized by its desolate appearance and potential for hidden secrets.
Daliushu Market
大柳树市场
A second-hand market known for selling various goods and clothing.
South Fourth Ring Road
南四环
A developing suburban area in Beijing, largely characterized by open land, construction projects, and nascent urban sprawl in the year 2000.
Anjia Real Estate
安家置业
A real estate brokerage office located within the Jinxiu Manor complex, managed by Li Juan.
Beijing
京都
The capital city of the nation, characterized by a complex and enigmatic social hierarchy where status is often hidden behind mundane or unassuming appearances.
Hongdu Tailors
宏都制衣
A historic, state-owned tailoring shop known for crafting formal attire for high-ranking government officials.
Dashilan
大栅栏
A historic commercial area in Beijing known for its traditional shops and old-world atmosphere.
Wailiansheng
外联升
A famous traditional shoe store specializing in layered-sole cloth shoes.
Daming Optical
大明眼镜店
A well-known specialized eyewear store.
Panjiayuan
攀家园
A famous antique market known for its chaotic mix of genuine artifacts and replicas.
Quanjude
全聚德
A renowned, historic restaurant franchise famous for its roast duck.
Qianshou Road
千寿路
The location housing the Ministry of Information Industry, characterized by Soviet-style architecture.
Red Building
红楼
A government administrative building acting as the primary office for the facility management staff.
Chinese Restaurant
中餐厅
A restaurant located on the second floor of the service center, frequently used by officials for dining.
Ministry Compound
部委大院
A secured government administrative area characterized by tree-lined roads, Soviet-style red brick buildings, and an air of exclusivity.
Facility Service Center
机关服务中心
The administrative office located within the red building of the Ministry Compound, responsible for managing facility rentals.
Administration for Industry and Commerce
工商局
The government bureau responsible for business registration and regulatory compliance.
Beijing Yanhuang Cultural Development Co., Ltd.
京都炎黄文化发展有限公司
The shell company established by Chen Hao to build credibility and facilitate future business operations.
Dormitory 302
302宿舍
The communal living space shared by Chen Hao, Wang Qiang, and their roommates.
University Road
大学路
A major thoroughfare bordered by multiple elite educational institutions.
Beihang University
京航大学
One of the prestigious universities located along University Road.
Beijing University of Science and Technology
京都科技大学
A prominent science and engineering university situated near the city center.
China University of Geosciences
龙国地质大学
A specialized national university located in the university district.
Asian Games Village Car Market
亚村汽车交易市场
The largest automobile trading market in northern China, serving as a hub for luxury vehicle commerce and bureaucratic transactions.
Ministry of Information Industry Compound
电子信息部大院
A restricted government administrative compound housing the Ministry of Information Industry.
Donglaishun
东来顺
A renowned, traditional restaurant establishment famous for authentic mutton hot pot cuisine.
Asian Games Village
亚运村
A major district in Beijing known for its commercial centers, business hubs, and high-end automotive dealerships.
Vehicle Management Office
车管所
The government administrative body responsible for vehicle registration, licensing, and traffic management.
Huaqing University
华清大学
A prestigious, world-class university situated near the newly developed residential areas.
Huaqing Garden
华清佳园
A high-end residential complex known for its strict security, proximity to elite universities, and status as a hub for successful entrepreneurs.
Ya City
亚市
The municipality or district where the car dealership mentioned by Chen Hao is located.
Furniture Mall
家具城
A large commercial complex located near the South Fourth Ring Road, known for housing high-end furniture retailers.
Panjiayuan
潘家园
A famous market area in Beijing known for its antiques, curios, and high-quality artistic replicas.
Northeast Style Restaurant
东北菜馆
A local dining establishment near the Ministry compound, preferred for its informal atmosphere and hearty regional cuisine.
Star Auto Repair Shop
红星汽修厂
An automotive repair workshop affiliated with the Facility Service Center, known for servicing high-level official vehicles and maintaining strict discretion.
Zhongguancun
中关村
A major technology and commercial district in Beijing, serving as a hub for rapid business and technological development.
Dinghao Electronics Building
顶好电子大厦
A bustling electronics commercial hub in the Zhongguancun district, known for housing numerous technology vendors and retail kiosks.
Jinghang University
京航
The university where the main characters study.
Xibalizhuang
西八里庄
A rugged, underdeveloped urban-rural fringe area known for its chaotic environment.
Red Star Billiards Hall
红星台球厅
A dimly lit, decrepit billiards hall in Xibalizhuang where Lei Hu has been working.
Beijing Lihua Radio Instrument Factory
京都丽华无线电仪器厂
A state-owned factory currently in economic decline, featuring a stagnant administrative atmosphere, an idle research building, and partially abandoned facilities.
Xueqing Road
学青路
A road located in the suburbs near the agricultural university, featuring industrial zones.
Lihua Radio Instrument Factory
丽华无线电仪器厂
A state-owned facility identified by Chen Hao as a valuable property that holds massive future real estate and business potential.
Ministry of Electronics and Information
电子信息部
A high-level government ministry that Chen Hao seeks to engage for policy support and industrial initiatives.
Information Promotion Department
信息推进司
A newly established government department tasked with guiding and planning national information construction.
Comprehensive Division
综合处
A division within the Ministry that coordinates various offices and serves as a key liaison point.
Hailong Building
海隆大厦
A bustling commercial hub in the Zhongguancun district, popular for technology sales and hardware procurement.
Haidian District
海甸区
A district in Beijing known as a hub for education, technology, and government research.
Huaqing University
华清
A top-tier university located in the Haidian District.
Economic and Information Bureau
经信局
A government agency responsible for overseeing local business and information technology policies.
Science and Technology Bureau
科技局
A local government department tasked with managing and promoting scientific research and technological advancement.
State-owned Assets Administration Bureau
国资局
The government body responsible for the management and disposal of state-owned properties and assets.
Haidian District Government Office
区政府
The primary administrative building and seat of power for the Haidian District government.
Xisanqi
希三旗
An area in Haidian district housing a defunct textile factory warehouse.
Beitaipingzhuang
北太平庄
An area featuring an old printing factory workshop.
District Government Building
区政府大楼
The seat of administrative power for the Haidian District.
Scientific Research Building
科研楼
A four-story, vacant building on the factory grounds specifically targeted by Chen Hao for acquisition due to its independent access and layout.
Second Workshop
二车间
A production facility within the factory where industrial manufacturing takes place.
Beijing Elektro Group Headquarters
京都电科集团
A prominent corporate headquarters located on the East Third Ring Road, featuring multi-story glass curtain walls and serving as the central authority over subsidiaries like Lihua Factory.
Huaqing Jiayuan
华清嘉园
A property previously renovated by Zhang Meng's team for Chen Hao.
Jingmian No. 3 Factory
京棉三厂
The former place of employment for Su Jing before the factory ceased operations.
Municipal Property Rights Exchange
市产权交易所
The official venue where legal transfers of state-owned assets are evaluated, signed, and authenticated.
Dinghao Electronic Mall
顶好电子商城
A premier marketplace for technology and computer hardware in Zhongguancun, serving as a significant tax-paying operational hub.
Zhongguancun
中观村
The primary technology and electronics district in Beijing, often referred to as the silicon valley of China, central to computer hardware trade.
Atlantic Electronics City
大西洋
A prominent computer and electronics marketplace located within the Zhongguancun district.
Guigu Computer City
归谷
An electronics mall located in the Zhongguancun district, known for housing various computer component retail stores.
Jinyue Hotel
金悦大酒楼
A high-end restaurant and banquet facility used by Chen Hao for hosting and networking with government officials.
Matrix Net Cafe
矩阵网吧
A high-end, industrially aesthetic internet café located within the renovated Scientific Research Building, designed to be a market benchmark.
Matrix Tech
矩阵科技
The corporate entity established alongside the net cafe, located within the same facility, intended for future development projects.
Lihua Factory
丽华厂
The industrial site that houses the Scientific Research Building where the net cafe is located.
China University of Geosciences
地质大学
A nearby university serving as a target demographic for the net cafe's marketing campaign.
Beijing Forestry University
林业大学
A nearby university serving as a target demographic for the net cafe's marketing campaign.
Beijing Language and Culture University
语言大学
A nearby university serving as a target demographic for the net cafe's marketing campaign.
University of Science and Technology Beijing
科技大学
A nearby university serving as a target demographic for the net cafe's marketing campaign.
Flying Net Cafe
飞翔网吧
A struggling, dingy basement internet cafe owned by Li Biao, facing severe customer attrition.
Lao Sichuan Restaurant
老四川
A small, run-down restaurant that serves as a secret meeting place for local business competitors.
Speed Net Garden
极速网苑
A local competing internet cafe owned by Old Sun, suffering from declining revenue.
Surfing Zone
冲浪地带
A nearby internet cafe business whose owner is participating in the plot to sabotage Matrix Net Cafe.
University Road Police Station
大学路派出所
A local law enforcement agency involved in the information technology cooperation initiative with private enterprise.
Dianke Group
电科集团
A significant state-linked corporate entity invited to participate in the opening and unveilings of the new digital base.
Beijing Informationization Popularization and Industrial Incubation Base
京都信息化普及与产业孵化基地
A newly established regional hub aimed at promoting internet access, digital literacy, and industrial development, founded through a government-private partnership.
Qiankun Electronics
乾坤电子
A prominent electronics store in Zhongguancun serving as a government-designated hardware supplier.
Shangri-La Hotel
香格里拉饭店
A high-end, five-star hotel serving as a premier venue for elite business banquets and official diplomatic meetings in Beijing.
Xijing Guesthouse
西京宾馆
A prestigious hospitality location in Beijing often used for hosting significant government and commercial gatherings.
Wudaokou
五道口
A prominent urban area in Beijing widely known for its high concentration of universities and vibrant youth culture.
Internet Cafe
网吧
The business venue where Chen Hao is setting up a high-efficiency beverage bar to serve customers in the internet arcade.
Frog Island Tea Restaurant
蛙岛茶餐厅
The establishment owned by Huang Yongfa, from which Master Li originates.
National University
国民大学
An educational institution in Beijing near which Chen Hao established the first new expansion location in a former billiards hall.
Beijing Normal University
京都师范大学
A prominent institution in Beijing, located near a prime commercial site selected for business branch expansion.
Beijing Institute of Technology
京都理工大学
A major technical university in Beijing and a target site for the expansion of the net cafe and beverage business.
China University of Political Science and Law
龙国政法大学
An elite legal institution in Beijing serving as a strategic location in the business expansion roadmap.
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
京都邮电大学
A key educational institution in Beijing where a new branch is scheduled to be established.
Polytechnic University
理工大学
A university campus housing one of the new Matrix Net Cafe branches, known for its vast student population.
National University Branch
国民大学店
A specific location of the Matrix Net Cafe chain situated near the National University, which served as a focal point for the regulatory inspection.
Happy Network
快乐网络
A local competing internet cafe that was raided and sealed by authorities for failing to prohibit minors from entering.
Speed Space
极致空间
A former internet cafe in Haidian District known for its neon signage, now shuttered due to regulatory crackdowns.
Surf Hut
冲浪小屋
A former local internet cafe in Haidian District that was forced to close during the industry cleanup.
ICBC Branch
工行支行
The local Industrial and Commercial Bank of China sub-branch where Chen Hao deposits his daily business revenue.
Haidian District Cultural Bureau
海甸区文化局
The government administrative complex where regulatory meetings and industry enforcement decisions are finalized.
Haidian District Internet Service Industry Association
海甸区互联网上网服务行业协会
A newly established professional organization designed to act as a bridge between the government and internet cafe business owners, focused on self-regulation and enforcing industry standards.
Weigong Village
卫公村
The local area where Ma San operates his large-scale internet cafe.
Xunfeng Internet Cafe
讯锋网吧
A local internet cafe located near the South Gate of the Normal University, which eventually commits to Chen Hao's franchise plan.
Hailong Electronics Market
海隆
A major landmark electronics retail and wholesale building located in the Zhongguancun district, known for high-volume trade.
Beijing Matrix Computer Technology Co., Ltd.
京都矩阵电脑科技有限公司
A newly established joint venture company focused on producing customized, cost-effective PC hardware specifically designed for the internet cafe market.
Mold Workshop
模具车间
An independent, two-thousand-square-meter red brick facility located in the northwest corner of the Lihua Factory, repurposed by Chen Hao as a storage warehouse for his logistics supply chain.
Laboratory
实验室
The academic lab where Liang Bo and his classmates conduct their software development work.
No. 18 Courtyard, Qianshou Road
千寿路18号院
A highly restricted government office complex guarded by military personnel, featuring a solemn atmosphere and Soviet-style architecture.
Xueleduo
雪乐多
A beverage and milk tea chain founded by Chen Hao, rapidly expanding through integration with local internet cafes.
Weicun Internet Cafe
卫村网吧
A local internet cafe franchise that is being renovated to incorporate the Xueleduo beverage brand.
Jiahua Food Factory
佳华食品厂
A large-scale production facility known for being a major enterprise in the food and beverage supply sector, managed by Lin Zongwei.