University of Posts and Telecommunications
邮电大学
The higher education institution where the protagonist is completing his senior year.
Student Affairs Office
学生工作办公室
The administrative office responsible for managing student discipline, records, and campus regulations.
Student Dormitory Building One
学一公寓
The specific residential hall where Chen Nuo's dormitory, room 201, is located.
School of Computer Science
计算机学院
The academic college within the university where the protagonist studies.
Maple Blue International
枫蓝国际
A high-end shopping and commercial complex in the capital.
Xinhua International Cinema
新华国际影城
A movie theater located within the capital where the characters spent time during their relationship.
CocoaChina
A prominent forum for Apple developers in China where technical exchange and networking occur.
Dormitory 201
201宿舍
The living quarters shared by Chen Nuo, Li Zhengyun, Yang Chun'an, and Jiang Yu.
Zhongyang Mansion, Zhongguancun
中关村中杨大厦
A commercial building located in the technology hub of Beijing where the CocoaChina office is situated.
Xiaonei Network
校内网
A popular campus social media platform in China, later renamed to Renren, where early internet entrepreneurs gathered.
Teaching Building Three
教三樓
An academic building on campus featuring large lecture halls and glass windows, where cross-major classes are held.
Classroom 130
130教室
A large tiered lecture hall within Teaching Building Three capable of seating over a hundred students.
University of Posts and Telecommunications
郵電大學
A prestigious institution known as the 'Whampoa of Information,' famous for producing highly sought-after graduates for major internet companies.
Xierqiqi Coder Pre-employment Intensive Training Center
西二旗碼農就業前集中培訓中心
A humorous nickname used by students for the university, referencing its reputation for funneling graduates into tech jobs in the Xierqi district.
Lyon Business School
法國里昂商學院
An overseas partner institution in France where Li Yaoming and Chu Tong have applied to study for their master's degrees.
School of Computer Science
計算機學院
An academic department within the university where many students side with Chen Nuo against the management students.
Gutang Coffee
古塘咖啡
A cozy, minimalist café located near the East Gate of the University of Posts and Telecommunications where Chen Nuo meets for his interview.
Beijing Normal University
北京師範大學
A university located directly opposite the University of Posts and Telecommunications, and the alma mater of editor Jiang Xiaoqing.
BYR Forum
北郵人論壇
A popular online community forum for Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications where Chen Nuo recruits talent for his projects.
App Store
蘋果商店
The digital distribution platform by Apple where Chen Nuo launches his software to reach a global audience.
Rosedale Community
玫瑰穀社區
An upscale residential neighborhood located in Toronto, Canada.
Toronto
多倫多
A major city in Canada where Mr. Mark and his family reside.
University of Southern California
南加州大學
A prestigious university in Los Angeles where Lonnie studies and records his videos.
Los Angeles
洛杉磯
A city in California, USA, where Lonnie's dormitory is located.
Orange Technology Network Co., Ltd.
橙子科技網絡有限公司
The formal technology startup founded by Chen Nuo and his roommates, headquartered in a converted classroom on campus.
Teaching Building Two, Room 117
教二117
A remote activity classroom provided by the university that serves as the official office space for Orange Technology.
Zhongyang Mansion
中楊大廈
A commercial building serving as a hub for mobile internet developers and magazine photography studios.
Beijing Dance Academy
北京舞蹈學院
A prestigious dance institution located adjacent to Zhongyang Mansion, often referred to as 'Beiwu'.
Room 117
117
The makeshift office and dormitory where Chen Nuo and his team work tirelessly on their software projects through the cold winter nights.
Zhongguancun Electronic Commerce Street
中關村電子商業街
A major technology hub where Yang Chun'an attempts to procure high-performance server hardware like Intel Xeon processors.
Orange Technology
橙子科技
Chen Nuo's startup company, currently operating out of a dedicated office space near the school.
The Capital
京城
The city where Li Zhengyun describes the cold and quiet atmosphere of New Year's Eve.
Sina
新浪
A major web portal and news entity that Chen Nuo monitors for the potential launch of a microblogging service.
Fanfou
飯否
An early microblogging website used primarily as a communication tool for various user groups.
US App Store Game Rankings
中美區遊戲排行榜
The competitive digital marketplace leaderboard where Chen Nuo's application is currently ranked 97th.
Zhongguancun
中關村
A major technology hub where Liu Guanqun's office is located, often referred to as China's Silicon Valley.
Student Affairs Office
學工辦
The administrative center of the university where students handle paperwork and campus politics.
Lecture Hall
階梯教室
The venue for the thesis proposal defense and committee review.
Bridge Café
橋咖啡
A popular, elegant café located near the university in Zhongguancun, frequently used as a hub for young tech entrepreneurs and international students to network.
Huaqing Jiayuan
華清嘉園
A residential and commercial complex famous for being a breeding ground for early-stage Chinese technology startups.
Zhongguancun Avenue
中關村大道
A major thoroughfare in China's primary technology hub, symbolizing the bustle of the local tech industry.
Zhuaxia
抓蝦網
The leading blog subscription website in China, currently struggling to secure venture capital.
Goumin
狗民網
A niche social networking site for pet owners with a significant user following but low revenue.
Goumin
狗友網
A niche vertical social networking site focused on pet owners, founded by Tang Yang.
Kuxun Network
酷訊網絡
A legendary internet company founded in 2005. Despite its short lifespan, it served as a premier incubator for dozens of successful Chinese internet entrepreneurs.
Jiuding Capital
九鼎資本
A notorious investment firm in China known for its aggressive and unorthodox business tactics, earning it the industry nickname 'Western Venom'.
Sequoia Capital
紅杉資本
A top-tier global venture capital firm with a powerful presence in the Chinese market managed by Shen Nanpeng.
Jifeng Agricultural Machinery
吉峰農機
A large-scale agricultural machinery company based in the Chengdu Plain, currently seeking financing while preparing for a potential public listing.
798 Art District
798藝術區
The location of a venue where Chen Nuo attended a meeting before returning to his company.
Talking Tom Studio
湯姆貓工作室
An internal studio within Orange Technology dedicated to the development and expansion of the Talking Tom franchise.
Sohu
搜狐
A prominent internet company and web portal undergoing industrial changes.
Blog China
博客中國
A pioneer blog service provider that suffered a broken capital chain during the market shift.
Douban
豆瓣網
A community-focused website identified by Chen Nuo as the ideal acquirer for Zhuaxia due to its complementary social features.
Qunar
去哪兒
A travel platform where Chen Zhenyu is destined to become CEO in the future timeline known to Chen Nuo.
Gate City Mall
新中關購物中心
A shopping center located on Zhongguancun Avenue, serving as the meeting point for the characters' evening date.
Beijing Jinyi International Cinemas
京城金逸國際影城
A modern and fashionable cinema located in Zhongguancun where the characters meet to watch a film.
Zhongguancun Avenue
中關村大街
A major thoroughfare in the technology hub of Beijing.
Dance Studio
練功房
The practice room at the academy where Li Xue and her classmates undergo rigorous training.
Baidu
百度
A major search engine company where Murong Jun and several Fanfou employees previously worked.
Wenzhou Railway Station
溫州火車站
A crowded transportation hub in southern China where Li Zhengyun boards a train during the humid April weather.
Xiaonei
校內網
A social networking site previously founded and sold by Wang Xin.
Beijing South Railway Station
北京南站
A major high-speed railway terminus in the capital city where the team reunites after business trips.
South Second Ring Road
南二環路
A major expressway in the capital where Li Zhengyun drives the new corporate Audi A8.
North Fourth Ring Road
北四環
An arterial ring road in the capital used by Li Zhengyun to travel toward his family home.
West Fourth Ring Road
西四環
A section of the ring road system that Li Zhengyun traverses before exiting toward the Yongding River area.
Yongding River Road
永定河路
The road leading to the residential community where Li Zhengyun's family lives.
Dinghui Bridge
定慧橋
A specific highway interchange used as a landmark to exit the ring road system.
Sina Headquarters
新浪大廈
The corporate building where Sina is based, located across from the cafe where Chen Nuo conducts clandestine recruitment meetings.
Wenzhou
溫州
The city where Li Zhengyun traveled to successfully negotiate and purchase the domain name for the Weibo project.
Tencent Guangzhou R&D Department
騰訊羊城研發部
The research and development hub where Zhang Xiaolong manages the QQ Mail project and monitors emerging internet trends.
HP (Hewlett-Packard)
惠普
A major corporate entity that briefly agrees to become Fanfou's commercial partner and investor.
Hongyuan Mansion
宏源大廈
The new headquarters of Orange Technology located in the Jiuxianqiao area of the Chaoyang District. It is situated within an emerging IT and electronics hub.
Touch Technology
觸控科技
The company owned by Chen Haozhi and Liu Guanqun, located in a building near Hongyuan Mansion in the Jiuxianqiao district.
Department of Government Efficiency
政府效率部
An American government entity established by Elon Musk, colloquially known as the 'Doge Department,' aimed at reducing unnecessary federal spending.
Freedom House
自由之家
An international organization mentioned in leaked reports as receiving funding to develop tools for bypassing internet censorship.
Room 2202
2202室
The former office location of Orange Technology, now vacated following the company's expansion.
Jiwai
嘰歪
A microblogging service provider that was recently forced to shut down operations.
Digu
嘀咕
A microblogging platform that ceased operations during the industry-wide tightening of regulations.
IT Industrial Park
IT產業園
A developing tech hub where Orange Technology has established its new headquarters.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Clubhouse
港城馬會會所
An elite, private clubhouse located at No. 68 Jinbao Street in the Dongcheng District. It features traditional courtyard architecture combined with modern luxury, serving as a highly exclusive venue for high-society business meetings and residence.
The Magic City
魔都
The prominent financial and commercial hub where Jiang Nanchun is based and where IDG established its first office in China.
Focus Media
分眾傳媒
The leading Chinese media company founded by Jiang Nanchun, known for being the first Chinese media stock to list on the NASDAQ.
Prince Gong Mansion
恭王府
A historical location in Beijing where elite business meetings and dinners between Chinese CEOs and international investors take place.
Focus Wireless
分眾無線
A subsidiary created by Focus Media through the acquisition of six mobile advertising agencies, attempting to pivot the company into the internet sector through SMS advertising.
Daonong Dinner
道農飯局
An exclusive high-level networking event and forum where business leaders, experts, and scholars gather to discuss industry trends and exchange experiences.
Huayi Brothers
華誼兄弟
A premier domestic film and entertainment company preparing for its Initial Public Offering on the ChiNext board.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
深交所
The financial hub where the ChiNext board was being established to facilitate the listing of high-growth technology and media companies.
ChiNext
創業板
A NASDAQ-style board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange focused on innovative and fast-growing enterprises.
Air China Century Building
國航世紀大廈
The office location for Huayi Brothers Media Corp on Xiaoyun Road in the Chaoyang District.
The Ram City
羊城
A southern metropolitan hub mentioned as a location where early career opportunities and advertising shoots took place for the actors.
Shanghai Theatre Academy
上戲
The prestigious performing arts institution where many of the featured actors were classmates and colleagues.
Orange Media
橙子傳媒
A newly registered media company under Orange Investment, currently focused on operating and expanding the Weibo platform.
Orange Investment Co., Ltd.
橙子投資有限公司
The parent holding company controlled by Chen Nuo that manages his various business interests.
Huayi Brothers
華誼
A major entertainment and film company in which Chen Nuo holds a significant equity stake.
Focus Media
分眾
A prominent advertising and media company where Chen Nuo maintains a substantial shareholding.
Manzuo.com
滿座網
The first documented group-buying website in China, founded by Feng Xiaohai.
Taobao
淘寶
The dominant C2C e-commerce platform in China, serving as the primary destination for online shopping traffic.
JD.com
京東
A leading B2C e-commerce giant in China, primarily known for electronics and household appliances.
Joyo.com
卓越網
An early influential e-commerce platform co-founded by Lei Jun and Chen Haozhi.
Orange E-commerce Company
橙子電商公司
A newly proposed business entity under Chen Nuo's corporate umbrella, established to be on equal footing with Orange Media to host the Meilishuo project.
ADROLLO Company
ADROLLO公司
A prominent mobile advertising firm based in Menlo Park, California, recently acquired by ADmob for one hundred million USD.
ADmob
A global mobile advertising titan covering over two hundred countries, currently seeking to monopolize the North American mobile ad market.
Badaling National Forest Park
八達嶺國家森林公園
A scenic natural area near the Great Wall where Chen Nuo's team gathers for a recreational and 'field study' trip.
Badaling Great Wall
八達嶺長城
A world-famous historical landmark divided into North and South lines, used as the site for the company's team-building climb.
North Eighth Tower
北八樓
The highest point of the North Line of the Badaling Great Wall, home to the famous 'Hao han Po' slope.
South Seventh Tower
南七樓
A scenic tower on the Southern Line of the Great Wall offering a panoramic view of the winding mountain fortifications.
Huaqiangbei
华强北
The massive electronics manufacturing and retail hub in Shenzhen, known for its rapid pace, deep supply chains, and as the heart of the global mobile phone components trade.
Longhua Foxconn
龙华富士康
A major industrial area in Shenzhen surrounding the famous manufacturing plants, home to numerous secondary electronic component suppliers.
Shen City
深城
A major metropolitan hub and center for technology and manufacturing, serving as the setting for the industrial and business conflicts.
SEG Electronics Mansion
賽格電子大廈
A prominent commercial building housing electronic technology companies, where Lin Cheng's office is located.
Xiaojingang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
小金剛電子科技有限公司
A technology company managed by Lin Cheng, used as a front for his fraudulent electronics business.
Huaqiangbei
華強北
A renowned commercial area in Shen City famous for its massive electronics markets and manufacturing supply chains.
Customs Special Supervision Zone
海關特殊監管區
A newly established regulatory area used by Chen Nuo to force a mandatory inspection of Lin Cheng's fraudulent goods.
India
印度
A target market for Chen Nuo's overseas expansion, characterized by high demand for affordable, long-battery-life, multi-SIM mobile phones.
Africa
非洲
A massive potential market identified for functional mobile phones due to its unique communication infrastructure and economic conditions.
Spreadtrum Communications Inc.
展訊通信有限公司
A domestic Chinese semiconductor company that developed independent intellectual property for mobile baseband chips, which Chen Nuo chooses to support.
Taofang Network
淘房網
A real estate information startup founded by Wang Huiwen and Chen Liang.
Beike
貝殼
A startup venture established by Chen Rui profile.
Keniu
可牛
A technology firm founded by Fu Sheng.
Reemake
The early-stage company founded by Chen Ou.
Economic Research Institute
經濟研究所
The academic institution where Qiu Wenyu is employed, focusing on economic trends and industry development.
Jinmao Westin Hotel
金茂威斯汀酒店
The prestigious venue hosting the Investment and Financing High-Level Forum, a significant gathering of business elites.
Jinmao Banquet Hall
金茂宴會廳
A massive multi-functional space within the Westin Hotel hosting hundreds of journalists and business elites.
Jumei
聚美優品
A future e-commerce company mentioned as a successor to Chen Ou's current gaming advertising project.
Great Wall
長城
The historical site where Chen Nuo previously encountered Elder Cheng and shared his candid views on the e-commerce industry.
Amazon China
卓越亞馬遜
The Chinese branch of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, positioned as a premium but struggling competitor in the local market.
Dangdang
當當
An early Chinese e-commerce site that initially focused on books, modeled after the original Amazon business structure.
High-Level Financing and Investment Forum
融資投資高層論壇
A prestigious professional gathering where industry leaders and experts discuss market trends and corporate strategies.
Shenzhen Capital Group
深創投
The largest state-owned comprehensive investment group in China, led by Jin Haitao.
SAIF Partners
賽富投資
A major investment firm led by Yan Yan.
Amazon Headquarters
亞馬遜總部大樓
The corporate center located in Seattle, specifically referencing the 27th floor where Bai Juyi formerly managed global operations.
Tencent
騰訊
A major Chinese internet conglomerate mentioned as an example of a company that grew by adapting foreign software models.
Financing and Investment Forum
融資投資論壇
A high-profile summit where entrepreneurs and investors meet to discuss industry trends and capital allocation.
Kingsoft
金山
An established Chinese software giant known for its office suites, security software, and gaming division.
Seasun Studio
西山居工作室
The gaming subsidiary of Kingsoft, responsible for the vast majority of the parent company's revenue.
Qihoo 360
奇虎360
An internet security company known for its aggressive market expansion and the introduction of free security software.
State-Owned 36 Radio Factory
國營三六無線電廠
The workplace of Fu Sheng's father, rumored to be the inspiration behind the naming of the 360 brand.
The 5th High-Level Forum on Venture Capital and Financing Development
第五屆創投融資發展高層論壇
A professional summit where Chen Nuo gained national fame for publicly criticizing an Amazon representative.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
上交大
A prestigious university where the student characters are pursuing their graduate studies in Computer Science.
Minhang Campus
閔行校區
The specific campus location of Shanghai Jiao Tong University where the student dormitories are situated.
Dormitory D32
D32宿舍
The residence hall room shared by Cai Haoyu, Liu Wei, and Luo Yuhao.
Hong Kong City
港城
A major hub for the film and music industry where high-end recording studios and elite artists are located.
Sanlitun
三裡屯
A famous entertainment and fashion district in Beijing, known for its distinct North and South bar streets and international cultural influence.
Sanlitun Taikoo Li
三裡屯太古裡
A modern international fashion landmark and shopping complex in Beijing, home to the city's only flagship Apple Store at the time.
Non-Speech Gallery
非話廊
A hidden bar in the alleys of Sanlitun North Street owned by Wang Shuo, colloquially known as 'Wang's Bar'.
Bar 99
99號酒吧
A secluded and discreet bar located in an alley off Sanlitun South Street, featuring a live piano and an artistic atmosphere.
No. A55
甲55號
A minimalist bar in Sanlitun with a cold blue aesthetic and industrial metal features.
Happy Home
幸福家園
A well-known bar frequently mentioned in literature, popular among fashion writers and novelists.
Orange Street
橙街
A vibrant dance club characterized by orange abstract murals and electronic dance music.
Upper and Lower Lines
上下線
A tidy bar known for hosting independent film screenings and catering to a specific male-oriented social demographic.
Number 99
99號
An establishment located near Orange Street where Chen Nuo and his acquaintances are gathered.
Upper and Lower Lines Bar
上下線酒吧
A well-known establishment in Sanlitun specifically catering to a male clientele, where Chu Tong suspects Chen Nuo of hiding.
Weibo Operations Headquarters
微博運營總部
The central office where the technical and operational teams manage the growth and features of the Weibo platform.
99 Bar
99吧
An establishment on the bar street where Chu Tong emerged from and where Chen Nuo was spotted by Li Yaoming.
Sanlitun
三里屯
The famous entertainment and bar district where the physical confrontation between the characters takes place.
Sky Entertainment
天娛
A rival entertainment company that was previously involved in a contract dispute with the artist Chen Chusheng.
Chukong
觸控
A subsidiary company under Orange Technology, comprised of elite developers from CocoaChina, focused on engine development and high-ranking mobile games.
Arcade Hall
街機廳
Traditional gaming venues that Chen Nuo uses as a source of market research to identify popular mechanics for mobile game adaptation.
Mysterious Lakeside
神秘湖畔
An in-game location within Great Wall Escape where adventurers can offer sacrifices to summon divine assistance.
Yale School of Architecture
耶魯大學建築學院
The prestigious institution where Liang Qiwei was pursuing his master's degree while developing games.
Yale University
耶魯大學
The prestigious Ivy League institution in North America where Liang Qiwei is currently pursuing his graduate studies in architecture.
Tsinghua University
清華大學
A top-tier university in China from which Liang Qiwei graduated before moving abroad for his Master's degree.
Haipai Computer Technology Co., Ltd.
海湃計算機科技有限公司
A mobile game startup based in Shanghai, founded by Ren Gang.
Orange
橙子
The startup company owned by Chen Nuo for which he seeks to recruit top-tier executive talent.
Keniu Imaging
可牛影像
The current company led by Fu Sheng after his departure from the 360 development team.
Kingsoft Tower
金山大廈
The corporate headquarters where the high-stakes merger meetings between Orange Technology and Kingsoft Security take place.
Dingguo Technology
丁果科技
A technology company founded in 2006 by a seven-member team, renowned for its 3D mobile gaming tech but currently facing a hostile takeover by its parent company.
Orange E-commerce
橙子電商
A subsidiary focusing on the operation of shopping guide platforms.
Orange Advertising
橙子廣告
The independent corporate entity formed from the IAD platform.
Wolf Pack
狼群
A collaborative project or entity between Orange Technology and the University of Posts and Telecommunications.
Kingsoft Duba Division
金山毒霸事業部
The specific department within Kingsoft responsible for their flagship antivirus software.
Wolf Pack Innovation Workshop
狼群創新工場
A collaborative technical space where Chen Nuo's team tests various mobile devices and develops their custom software and hardware integrations.
Little King Kong Electronic Technology
小金剛電子科技
Xiao Liang's company in Shen City, which specializes in manufacturing and exporting mobile phones to Southeast Asian markets.
Meizu
魅族
An electronics manufacturer that transitioned from MP4 players to smartphones, serving as a benchmark for local hardware development.
Microsoft Research Asia
微軟亞洲研究院
A prestigious research institution from which Lei Jun and Chen Nuo plan to headhunt their first elite technical talent.
Wuhan University
武大
The academic institution where students celebrate Lei Jun's return to the software and hardware frontline.
Ghost Street (Gui Street)
簋街
A famous food street in Beijing where students discuss the shifting prestige of internships at Orange Technology.
Zhongguancun Innoway
中關村創業大街
A prominent hub for technology and startups where the news of the 'New King of Mobile Internet' was broadcast on giant LED screens.
Google China Mansion
穀歌中國大廈
The headquarters of Google's operations in China, located within the Tsinghua Science Park.
Tsinghua Science Park
清華科技園
A major technology hub in Beijing housing various international and domestic tech giants.
Innovation Mansion
創新大廈
A building located opposite the Tsinghua Science Park where Lin Bin frequently visits an all-night noodle shop.
Old Zhang's Noodle House
老張麵館
A 24-hour eatery known for its beef bone soup and scallion oil noodles, acting as a late-night gathering spot for exhausted tech workers.
Qualcomm
高通
A dominant international semiconductor company and the sole viable supplier of high-end mobile chips for Chen Nuo's project.
Kerry Center
嘉裡中心
A prominent commercial landmark near which business negotiations with Qualcomm take place.
Huawei HiSilicon
華為海思
One of the few domestic Chinese companies with chip design capabilities, though its technology currently lags behind international standards.
Spreadtrum
展訊
A domestic Chinese semiconductor company capable of chip design, primarily focused on the entry-level market.
Sharp China
夏普中國
The Chinese division of the Japanese electronics giant, serving as a primary supplier for high-end mobile display panels.
Apple Inc.
蘋果公司
A dominant global smartphone manufacturer that exerts significant control over the electronic supply chain, specifically locking down display panel production lines.
LG
A leading display manufacturer and competitor to Sharp in the high-end screen market.
Sharp
夏普
A renowned technology corporation producing world-class mobile displays and the developer of Retina screen technology.
Orange Pay
橙子支付
The nascent third-party payment platform being developed by Xu Yourong under Chen Nuo's direction to compete with established financial tools.
Alipay
支付寶
The leading third-party payment platform in the industry, which in 2010 faced internal criticism for its cumbersome and unreliable user interface.
Alibaba
阿裡巴巴
The parent conglomerate of Taobao and Alipay, currently undergoing internal restructuring to solve the challenges of online transactions.
Tiger Global Management
環球老虎基金
A prominent global investment fund seeking to acquire a significant stake in JD.com.
Suqian
宿遷
The hometown of Richard Liu where he briefly returned during investment negotiations.
Capital Today
今日資本
An early-stage venture capital firm that participated in the first and second rounds of funding for JD.com.
Bull Capital Partners
雄牛資本
An investment firm that participated in the second round of financing for JD.com.
Little Red Book
小紅書
A social commerce platform that is transitioning from a shopping guide website to a content-sharing community.
eTao
一淘網
A shopping guide website launched by Taobao designed to internalize traffic and compete directly with third-party referral sites.
Fruit and Tea Bureau
果茶局
A specialized local government department in the small southern city responsible for managing the cultivation and sales of the region's primary agricultural output.
Wudaokou Avenue
五道口大街
A major street visible from Wang Xin's office, known for its connection to the tech and student districts in the capital.
Meituan
美團
The new group-buying platform launched by Wang Xin in collaboration with Chen Nuo's marketing support.
Zengwu Village
曾屋村
Chen Nuo's hometown village, famous for producing high-quality oranges that are the focus of the first major group-buying campaign.
Huawei Headquarters
華為總部
The central base of Huawei located in Shen City, where high-level strategic decisions and international partnership negotiations take place.
Shennan Avenue
深南大道
A major thoroughfare in Shen City visible from the Huawei executive offices, symbolizing the bustling urban development of the tech hub.
HiSilicon
海思
Formerly known as the ASIC Design Center, this is Huawei's internal semiconductor division focused on chipset design, which later becomes a core part of the joint venture with Orange Technology.
Yinwang
引望
A future-oriented joint venture model mentioned as an analogy, focusing on smart car solutions and shared technological platforms.
Orange Safety
橙子安全
The security software division of Orange Technology, created by integrating Keniu, Beike, and Kingsoft assets to compete with 360.
Qihoo 360
360
The dominant security software firm led by Zhou Hongyi, currently holding a 60% market share and facing off against both Orange Safety and Tencent.
Tencent (Penguin)
企鵝
The internet giant that has entered the security and microblogging markets, using its massive user base and 'Copy-Iterate-Suppress' strategy to threaten competitors.
Alibaba
阿裡
The e-commerce giant that cut off API access to Chen Nuo's shopping guide sites following his strategic partnership with JD.com.
Tencent Weibo
企鵝微博
The direct competitor to Orange Weibo, launched by Tencent with full corporate backing and massive resource integration.
QQ Doctor
扣扣醫生
Tencent's security tool which evolved from a simple account protector into a full-scale competitor to 360 Safe Guard.
Lashou
拉手網
A rival group-buying site known for its extreme 'cash-burning' strategy and rapid fundraising.
Wowo
窩窩網
A group-buying platform notorious for its massive monthly market spending and aggressive expansion into third-tier cities.
Lenovo
聯想
A dominant domestic technology giant hosting a major product launch for smartbooks and high-performance laptops like the Y460.
Oak Pacific Interactive
千橡互娛
The parent company of Renren and Mop, led by Chen Yizhou, which focuses on social networking and web-based entertainment.
Renren
人人網
Formerly Xiaonei, it is a massive social networking site that has expanded from a campus directory to a general social platform with over 100 million users.
Mop
貓撲
An influential online forum under Oak Pacific Interactive known for its unique culture among young internet users.
Renren Games
人人遊戲
The gaming division of Renren, specializing in web-based MMORPGs and planning an aggressive expansion into the mobile gaming market.
China National Convention Center
國家會議中心
The prestigious venue where Lenovo hosts its mobile internet strategy launch event and unveils the LePhone.
798 Art Center
798藝術中心
The scheduled venue for the official launch event of the new Orange Phone on June 6th.
ZOL (Zhongguancun Online)
中關村在線
A major digital and technology news portal that provides extensive coverage of electronics and industry launches.
PConline
太平洋電腦網
A prominent Chinese technology website specializing in computer and gadget reviews and news.
UC Browser
UC瀏覽器
A popular mobile browser known for its 'Shock Department' sensationalist headlines that first breaks the news of the leaked Orange phone.
Orange Weibo
橙子微博
A rapidly growing social media subsidiary of Orange Technology that has proven its ability to influence public discourse and drive high advertising conversion rates.
Wolf Pack Factory
狼群工場
An experimental collaboration between Orange Technology, IDG, and the University of Posts and Telecommunications that evolved into a core department of the company.
SMIC
中芯國際
A critical semiconductor company previously invested in by Shenzhen Capital Group to bolster domestic technological competition.
BYD
比亞迪
A prominent Chinese technology and automotive company cited as an example of a firm that struggled with traditional financing in its early years.
Orange Mobile
橙子手機
A subsidiary of Orange Technology focused on hardware development and mobile software integration, managed by Lei Jun.
Beichen Century Center Tower A
北辰世紀中心A座
The specific office building in Zhongguancun serving as the corporate site for JD.com's strategic meetings.
Taobao Mall (Tmall)
淘寶商城
A B2C spin-off platform from Taobao that focuses on verified official brand products, directly challenging JD.com's core business model.
Nanhua Temple
南華寺
A famous Buddhist temple located by the Cao River in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, where students and families go to pray for success in the college entrance examinations.
Wuchuan No. 1 High School
吳川一中
The local high school where Liang Wenyu and Zhou Yangyang are students.
Zhejiang University
浙江大學
A prestigious university in Hangzhou where Liang Wenfeng pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies.
Orange Mobile Headquarters
橙子手機總部
The central office in the capital where Chen Nuo and his executive team manage the crisis and plan the launch of their new smartphone.
Lenovo Headquarters
聯想總部
The corporate base of the technology giant Lenovo, where executives observe the market and plot against emerging competitors.
Lenovo Executive Office
聯想總裁辦公室
The workspace of Yang Yuanqing, representing the established corporate power dynamics of the technology industry.
Orange Mobile Launch Event
橙子手機發布會
The high-energy venue in the capital where Chen Nuo unveils his new smartphone to a crowd of over eight hundred fans and industry leaders.
Zhejiang University
浙大
The prestigious academic institution where Liu Wei and Cai Haoyu are enrolled as students.
Mobile Division
移動部門
The specific wing of Lenovo responsible for the development and distribution of the LePhone.
Alibaba Headquarters
阿裡巴巴總部
The central corporate office where high-level strategy and partner meetings for Taobao and Alibaba's various divisions are held.
Taobao Mall Business Division
淘寶商城事業部
The specific department within Alibaba managed by Zhang Yong, focused on brand-name retail and competition with JD.com.
Orange Technology Official Flagship Store
橙子科技官方旗艦店
The proposed online storefront for Orange Technology on the Taobao Mall platform, currently facing administrative delays from Zhang Yong.
Orange Technology Official Mall
橙子科技官方商城
The newly established direct-to-consumer online retail platform for Orange Technology hardware.
JD.com Orange Technology Flagship Store
京東橙子科技旗艦店
The official retail outlet for Orange products on the JD.com platform, which was available for pre-orders while Taobao remained offline.
Hangzhou
杭州
The city where Liang Wenfeng works and where Liang Wenyu aspires to go for university.
Guangzhou R&D Center
羊城研發中心
An autonomous research branch of Tencent led by Zhang Xiaolong, functioning almost like an independent kingdom within the corporate structure.
Orange Technology Headquarters
橙子科技總部
The central office of Chen Nuo's company, serving as the hub for their rapid innovation and strategic operations.
Orange Self-Operated Mall
橙子自營商城
A newly planned online e-commerce platform dedicated exclusively to selling Orange Technology's own products to mitigate the risk of relying on third-party channels.
Computer World
計算機世界
A highly influential industry weekly newspaper that triggered a massive controversy with its 'Damned Tencent' cover story.
4399.com
4399
A dominant mini-game platform facing an existential threat from Tencent's nearly identical competing service.
OurGame (Lianzhong)
聯眾
A veteran gaming platform that was marginalized after failing to compete with Tencent's board and card game offerings.
Youku
優酷
A major video streaming site preparing for a US IPO, cited as a potential target for Tencent's expansion.
Tudou
土豆
A pioneer in the Chinese video sharing market facing intense competition and copyright wars.
Google
穀歌
A global internet giant whose withdrawal from the Chinese market allowed domestic search companies to achieve a monopoly.
Ram City Research Center
羊城研究中心
Tencent's specialized R&D hub in Guangzhou where Zhang Xiaolong and his team developed Weiliau.