Xu Academy
虚院
The university campus area where the protagonist lives and attends school.
Pengcheng Guanyin Airport
彭城观音机场
The primary airport serving Pengcheng city.
Hong Kong
港岛
An administrative region mentioned in the context of corporate financial management.
Shenzhen
深城
A major city center for technology, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.
Suzhou
苏城
A city noted for its high-quality industrial equipment suppliers.
Zhuxianzhuang Tech Park
朱仙庄科技园
The headquarters and development facility for Orange Technology.
Huaqiangbei
华强北
A famous electronics commercial hub in Shenzhen known for its dense labor market and industrial logistics.
Zhongsha Tech Park
中沙村科技园
An industrial technology park where Orange Technology established its large-scale recruitment and assembly hub.
Peng City
彭城
A city frequently visited for business and travel.
Xu City
虚城
The city where the protagonist's primary operations and the Xu Academy are located.
Yanjin
燕京
The major metropolis where Xiaomi's headquarters are located.
Huli Tao
狐狸淘
The specific startup company office managed by Chen Yensen.
Sky Garden
空中花园
A high-end restaurant/venue used for business entertainment.
Pearl Lake
珍珠湖
A prominent landmark located on the Xu Academy campus.
Orange Technology
橙子科技
A subsidiary or partner company managed in tandem with Huli Tao.
Zhuxian Town Tech Park
朱仙镇科技园
A regional technology park housing the protagonist's entrepreneurial operations and engineering facilities.
Youpu Battery
优普电池
A battery component supplier that provides hardware for the mobile prototype.
Zhaoye Group
兆业集团
A corporate entity where Gao Weilin was employed prior to his current position.
Xinghe Renjian
星河人间
A commercial entertainment venue often referenced in local business dealings.
Jinli
金立
A mobile phone manufacturer currently transitioning its product line from feature phones to the smartphone market.
JD.com
亰东
A major e-commerce retail platform serving as the current workplace for Ye Qiuping.
Anhui TV
安徽电视台
The television station where Zhang Liang works as a field reporter and host.
798 Art District
798艺术区
A cultural zone in Yanjin selected by Xiaomi for their product launch event.
Yancheng
燕城
The city where Xiaomi management holds their strategic meetings.
Orange Mall
橙子商城
The primary e-commerce platform and official outlet for selling the protagonist's smartphones.
Chunshen
春申
The city where the protagonist base his operations.
Huian
徽安
A province where several media outlets reporting on the protagonist are based.
Orange Factory
橙子工厂
The primary assembly and manufacturing plant for Orange Technology's smartphones, known for fair labor practices.
Zhongsha Technology Park
中沙科技园
The industrial zone housing the Orange Factory.
Xu Academy
虚城学院
The educational institution previously linked to Cao Dahuai's advisory career.
Capital Airport
首都机场
The primary international airport serving the capital city.
EAST Hotel
东隅酒店
A hotel located near the 798 Art District where business guests are accommodated.
Bashu
巴蜀
A region in China, identified as the true origin of Ye Qiuping, contrary to her claims.
Qingdao
琴岛
A coastal city falsely claimed by Ye Qiuping as her birthplace to bolster her background.
Beijing Information Science and Technology University
燕京信息科技大学
The academic institution that became the focal point of the background check investigation on Ye Qiuping.
Africa
非洲
The designated emerging market for Orange Technology's next generation of mobile devices, requiring specific hardware adjustments.
Shuangqing Restaurant
双庆酒楼
A local restaurant near the university campus frequented by the students for group meals.
School of Cultural Communication
文传学院
The specific college or faculty department within the university.
Entrepreneurship Park
创业园
A dedicated zone on campus for student-led business startups.
Abyssinia
阿比西尼亚
A region in Africa designated as an emerging market for Orange Technology.
No. 2 Orange Factory
2号橙子工厂
The secondary manufacturing facility currently being prepared to expand production capacity.
Shanghai
沪城
A major Chinese city serving as a hub for the group-buying and dining review industry.
Alibaba Headquarters
阿狸总部
The central corporate hub where high-level business acquisitions and negotiations take place.
Paradise Software Park
天堂软件园
A technology office complex in Hangzhou housing major internet companies, including the early Alibaba offices.
Taobao Mall
桃宝商城
Alibaba's primary B2C e-commerce platform dedicated to digital products and general commerce.
Hangzhou
杭城
The headquarters location of Alibaba, where the Huli Tao division will be relocated.
Building 6
6号楼
A facility in Zhuxianzhuang Tech Park acting as the site for the protagonist's new, large-scale project.
Building 8
8号楼
The existing office building housing Orange Technology, significantly smaller than Building 6.
Nanjing
金陵
A major city passed by the protagonists during their travel from their home base to Shanghai.
The Bund
外滩
The famous waterfront area in Shanghai near the hotel where Chen Yensen stays.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
华尔道夫酒店
A luxury hotel in Shanghai known for its period architecture and premium amenities, frequented by the protagonist.
Metersbonwe
美特斯
A major fashion clothing brand and corporate headquarters.
Bang Gou Wu
邦购物
The online shopping and e-commerce subsidiary of the Metersbonwe group.
Roosevelt Club
罗斯福公馆
A premium dining venue located at 27 The Bund in Shanghai.
International Expo Center
国际博览中心
A venue used for major automotive exhibitions.
Yunjin Villa District
云锦别墅区
A high-end residential area in Shanghai where Chen Yensen purchases a villa for future corporate use.
Chongqing
双庆
A major city designated by Chen Yensen as a business travel destination.
Lujiang
庐江
The city serving as a reference point for Chen Yensen's future travel plans.
Pinbei
拼呗
The new e-commerce startup founded by Chen Yensen, built to leverage supply chain advantages and external traffic sources.
Suning
苏宁
A large-scale commercial retail and e-commerce enterprise.
Yunsul Express
云速快递
A logistics and courier service company owned by Liao Wei, currently facing heavy industry competition.
Yunsul Transfer
云速转运
The cross-border logistics and forwarding branch associated with the business ecosystem.
Yanjiao
燕郊
A suburban area in Yanjin, location of a Yunsul Express branch site.
Taobao
桃宝
A leading e-commerce platform and a key source of competitive industry talent.
Yihaodian
1号店
An e-commerce retailer utilized as a talent pool.
Yixun
易迅
An e-commerce platform focused on technology and retail.
Jiaguo Food Company
佳果食品公司
The food processing, packing, and fruit-handling facility owned by Wei Yucheng.
DST Global
DST
A prominent venture capital investment firm with extensive resources in supply chains and communication patents, currently seeking opportunities to invest in Chen Yensen's projects.
Qilu
齐鲁
A major agricultural region known for its large-scale fruit and vegetable production.
Xiyue
西粤
A region known for its vast agricultural output and fruit orchards, serving as a key sourcing location for Pinbei.
Building 6
6号写字楼
A larger office building within the Zhuxianzhuang Tech Park where Pinbei operations are located.
Jiushen.com
酒神网
An online retail platform specializing in wine and alcohol sales.
Tangcheng
唐城
A city that serves as the headquarters for Sufeng Express and the location of the hospital where Liao Wei receives treatment.
Yiwu
义乌
A primary hub for small e-commerce merchants and a strategic front in the logistics price war.
Yuantong Express
远通快递
A competing logistics company suffering from high employee turnover due to poor compensation policies.
Sufeng Express
速峰快递
Logistics company founded by the Chen brothers, currently undergoing an internal power struggle.
Mingli
明礼
An upscale restaurant typically frequented for business social gatherings and celebratory meals.
Zhuoyue
卓越网
A former major Chinese e-commerce platform, notable as the previous workplace for experienced industry personnel like Yang Pinglun.
Amazon
亚马逊
A global e-commerce giant, relevant for having employed experienced staff now working at Pinbei.
Postal Association
邮政协会
The regulatory or industry body overseeing the logistics sector, which was petitioned to resolve the price war but declined to intervene.
Senlian Capital
森联资本
The venture capital firm providing financial backing to Yunsul Express.
SF Express
顺丰
A premium logistics company recognized for high-efficiency and high-coverage delivery services.
Paipai.com
拍拍网
A C2C e-commerce platform that struggled due to high volumes of counterfeit goods and low user quality.
Xiaomi
小米
A prominent smartphone manufacturer seeking to expand its market share via online e-commerce channels.
Huawei
华为
A major multinational technology company and smartphone manufacturer.
HTC
A smartphone manufacturer evaluating third-party sales channels.
Coolpad
酷派
A smartphone manufacturer expanding its online sales network.
Apple
苹果
An international technology giant and the primary competitor for Orange Technology.
Gree
格力
A leading manufacturing company known for home appliances and air conditioning units.
Aux
奥克斯
An air conditioning and home appliance manufacturer seeking strategic partnerships with group-buying platforms.
Galaxy Star
银河之星
A high-end entertainment venue frequented by business figures for leisure.
Vancl Headquarters
凡客总部
The corporate headquarters of the e-commerce brand Vancl, located in Yanjin.
Dangdang
当当
A comprehensive e-commerce platform.
Letao
乐淘
An e-commerce platform interested in traffic synergy.
Newegg
新蛋网
An online retail platform focusing on technology.
Redbaby
红孩子
An e-commerce service entity operating on the Pinbei platform.
Maibaobao
麦包包
An e-commerce brand operating on the Pinbei platform.
Xiangweifang
乡味坊
A merchant supplier on Pinbei identified for fraudulent practices and selling expired inventory.
Addis Ababa
亚斯贝巴
The capital city of Ethiopia, serving as the central hub and primary marketplace for Orange Technology's East African operations.
Kategna Restaurant
A local dining establishment in Addis Ababa specializing in traditional Ethiopian cuisine, frequently utilized by business groups for meetings.
Bole Road
博莱路
A major commercial area in Addis Ababa where the Sheraton Hotel and various high-end electronics stores are located.
Sheraton Hotel
喜来登酒店
A luxury hotel located on Bole Road in Addis Ababa, serving as a prominent landmark in the city.
Pennsylvania
宾州
A state in the United States where Kang Yang is currently pursuing his university studies.
JD.com
景东
A major e-commerce retail platform serving as the current workplace for Ye Qiuping.
Supor
苏泊尔
A prominent home appliance manufacturer brand.
Santongyida
三通一达
A collective term for traditional major courier companies in China.
Baozuan Building
宝钻大厦
The office building where Zhou Yi is employed.
Kuapao
筷跑
A new on-demand food delivery platform developed by Chen Yensen to compete in the lifestyle services market.
Ele.me
饿了么
A major competing online food ordering and delivery platform.
Luzhou
庐州
A major city serving as the initial testing ground for the Kuapao delivery service.
Rockefeller Mansion
洛克菲勒公馆
An upscale venue in Shanghai used for high-level meetings between industry leaders.
Yaohai District
瑶海区
A district in Luzhou where one of the characters resides.
Emerald Lake
翡翠湖
A location in Luzhou that serves as the original base of operations for the Kuapao delivery service.
GSR Ventures
金沙创投
A venture capital firm where Zhu Xiaohu works, known for investing in various internet projects.
Tencent Investment Department
企鹅风投部
Tencent's investment arm that is being considered as a potential investor for the Kuapao project.
Hangzhou International Convention Center
杭城国际会议中心
The large-scale venue hosting the 2012 Youth Entrepreneur Development Forum.
Jumei Youpin
聚美优品
An e-commerce platform specializing in beauty products, currently led by Cheng Ou.
Youzu Interactive
游族网络
A gaming corporation led by Lin Qi, notable for its rapid growth.
Fancheng Technology
泛城科技
The technology company led by Cheng Weixing, initially focused on gaming development and now expanding into mobile O2O services.
Kuaidi
快的
A ride-sharing platform startup founded by Cheng Weixing, utilizing GPS and location-based services to optimize taxi availability and efficiency.
Lenovo
联想
A major multinational technology company and smartphone manufacturer.
ZTE
中兴
A major multinational technology company and smartphone manufacturer.
Xingyuan Industrial Park
星源产业园
The location containing the headquarters of the protagonist's technology company.
Yixian Avenue
逸仙大道
A major urban roadway where the protagonist travels just before his fatal accident.
Beiyi Lane
北驿巷
A street in the city densely populated with internet cafes and commercial shops.
Zhoulai Clothing Factory
州来服装厂
A small, regional manufacturing company used by Chen Yensen as a fabricated persona to negotiate wholesale prices for electronics.
North Street
北街
A commercial district area where the protagonist stops to eat.
Guobin Bookstore
国宾书屋
A bookstore owned and operated by Chen Guobin.
Chunshen First High School
春申一中
A prestigious, selective key high school at the provincial level.
Chunshen Second High School
春申二中
A municipal-level high school.
Crossroads Street
十字街
A local meeting point used by the characters for coordination.
Daxiang Driving School
大翔驾校
A local driving academy located outside the city.
Construction Bank
建造银行
A local branch of the banking institution where financial transactions are conducted.
Tongfei Gate
通淝门
A specific location serving as a key navigation point at the edge of the city.
Qipan Street
棋盘街
A local street where the protagonist and his friend part ways.
West City
西城
An area in the city known for its older, dilapidated residential housing.
Anfeng Town
安风镇
The town where Meng Jie's father works as a bank manager.
Salt Industry Company
盐业公司
A specific location housing older residential buildings that are rumored to be slated for demolition.
County Hospital
县医院
The local medical facility where the protagonist went for a routine check-up.
South Gate Billiard Hall
桌球室
A newly opened billiard hall located near the South Gate, featuring air conditioning.
Luzhou Finance and Economics University
庐州财经大学
The institution the protagonist remembers Meng Jie eventually attending after retaking her exams.
Yangcheng Electronics Port
羊城电子港
An industrial commercial zone where various electronics factories and suppliers are located.
Chongqiao Town
重桥镇
A town located twelve kilometers southwest of the city, known for its high foot traffic on market days.
Chongqiao Inspection Station
重桥巡检所
The government facility where Zhang Daqing works, which the protagonist utilizes as a location for his sales stall.
Chongqiao Street
重桥
A busy public area where Chen Yensen and his team set up their sales stall.
Anfeng
安风
A township designated as the next location for the protagonist's business operations.
Anfeng Market
安风大集
A bustling open-air fair in Anfeng Town, functioning as a primary hub for local commerce and the site of Chen Yensen's live sales campaign.
Yangcheng
羊城
A major city in southern China, cited by the protagonists as the purported headquarters of the electronics factory supplying their goods.
Sihai Kitchen
四海小厨
A local family-owned eatery in Anfeng that has been operating for over twenty years, known for its affordable and home-style dishes.
Anfeng Town Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bank
安风镇农牧银行
The financial institution where Meng Zhenguo is employed.
Zhenyangguan
振阳关
A town and local market region targeted by the business team for sales.
Baoyi Town
宝义镇
A town where the business team conducted successful sales operations.
Fengzhuang Town
峰庄镇
A town targeted for sales operations by the business group.
Shanjue Town
山觉镇
A town targeted for sales operations by the business group.
Salt Industry Company Residential Area
盐业公司家属区
An aging residential complex characterized by its weathered walls and historical wear, home to the Chen family.
Shanfu Department Store
山福百货
A local shopping center where Meng Jie is currently browsing.
Chunshen Square
春申广场
A local public square featuring shaved ice vendors, seating areas for elders, and space for children to play.
No. 1 High School
一中
A prestigious high school where students may repeat their final year to improve exam scores.
No. 2 High School
二中
A secondary school that was considered an alternative for Meng Jie's education.
Zhu Xian Town
朱仙镇
The rural area where the East Campus of Xu Academy is situated, characterized by farmland.
QQ-E Restaurant
QQ-E家
An affordable, casual dining establishment located near the academy, known for its large portions and low prices.
Xuelin Road
学林路
The specific street on campus where the telecommunications activity point is established.
Building 8
八号楼
The dormitory building where Chen Yansen and his roommates reside.
Room 8302
8302
The specific dormitory room occupied by Chen Yansen and his roommates.
Xu Health Academy
虚城卫生学院
A separate local educational institution where Chen Yensen targeted for campus card sales.
D408 Classroom
D408教室
The designated meeting room for the journalism class.
Room 8316
8316
The dormitory room housing Li Wenhao and his associates.
Room 8324
8324
A nearby dormitory room whose occupants participated in the class election.
Huamao
华贸
A major comprehensive shopping complex in Xu City, serving as a bustling commercial and business hub.
Dong'er Village
东二村
The area where the campus dormitories are located, initially used as a base for students.
Zhoulai
州来
A location where Chen Yensen's rental vehicle is officially registered.
Xu Academy East Campus
虚城学院东校区
The eastern campus of the university, serving as a key drop-off point for the protagonist.
No. 1 Cafeteria
一号食堂
The university's dining hall which serves as a central meeting point for the campus agents.
Staff Dormitory Apartments
教师公寓
Residential housing units on campus reserved for faculty, some of which are rented to graduate or senior students.
Room 0418
0418
The specific apartment unit rented by Chen Yensen from Liu Muyan.
