Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 621: Belated CCTV Interview

When the public opinion about Bi'an Technology gradually subsided.

At the end of January 2015, CCTV Finance Channel's "Economic Half Hour" launched a special program on Internet companies.

This episode features in-depth interviews with Bian Technology, Xiaomi and JD.com, and is also a reward fulfillment for the winning companies of "Win in China 2014".

The original duration of the program was 30 minutes, but this time it was specially extended to 1 hour.

The first stop of the program focuses on the Bi'an Technology Group.

The camera first captured a face familiar to the public - Chen Mo, the founder of Bi'an Group.

He just smiled at the camera and said modestly: "I think it is better to show the truest side of the other side instead of interviewing me.

Except for the core R&D area, I will open all office areas for you to shoot."

The camera then leads the audience into the main building, which is off-limits even on open days.

The shaky handheld footage creates a strong sense of presence, as real as a documentary.

When the screen stops shaking, a vibrant work scene emerges: some people are standing and typing quickly, some are sitting on the steps and concentrating on recording their inspiration, and some are sitting around and having heated discussions.
The sounds of keyboards, mice and discussions were very lively.

Every employee of Bi'an who appeared in the camera ignored the reporters. Their concentration on work and their youthful spirit could be seen overflowing from the screen.

"Classmate, can you accept an interview? Classmate?"

The reporter tried to interview a programmer wearing headphones. He saw his hands turned into octopus demons dancing on the keyboard, and the codes on the screen scrolled like flowing water. He was completely immersed in the world of programming.

no response
Just when the reporter was about to take a picture of this guy, he was spotted by another employee who was coming back from fetching water and quickly stopped him.

"Oh, that's not possible. Once this guy puts on his headphones, he will get angry with anyone who interrupts his work rhythm unless he's in an emergency meeting. Which unit are you from?"

“We are from CCTV Finance Channel.”

"CCTV! Okay, then you can interview me. I'm the project leader and I know more.

Come on, I'll take you to the rest area and treat you to some drinks. Don't worry, they're all free!" the team leader greeted enthusiastically.

After sitting down in the rest area, the team leader introduced the colleagues he was familiar with.

".See that guy sitting by the window looking at the scenery? He was a former Google search architect.
And the guy with glasses playing billiards over there, a technical expert from the next group, won three world-class gold medals.
Look, the one who is the loudest in playing King of Fighters over there is my college classmate, he used to live in Shenzhen, worked at Tencent, was admitted to Ivy League last year, and after graduation he brought his family to the north. "

When talking about himself, the team leader said modestly:
".Me? I have a Fudan degree, average level, and average skills. I am just a nobody on the other side, responsible for a small module in the underlying system of China Glory.
As for the requirements for joining Bia'an, you can interview the professionals on the HR side. I am just expressing my personal opinion.

In fact, I think academic qualifications are only one aspect, not a hard requirement. There are many students on the other side who are junior college students or even have no academic qualifications, but these people are particularly good in some aspects and are all great gods.

When asked about the company's shortcomings, he smiled and said, "If you really want to find fault, does overtime need approval? As for the advantages, how do you know that I won 30 days of paid leave?

Haha, just kidding. Actually, there are so many good places. Where should I start? Oh, you can see it from the previous videos of "The Other Shore Store Series" on Bilibili.

In fact, to sum it up in one sentence, coming to the other shore is the biggest turning point in my life, no doubt about it!

He sincerely suggested to the camera: "Advice to the audience? Study hard and apply to Ivy League College. We will be waiting for you on the other side!"

As the interview progressed, more and more employees gathered and "accused" the "bad atmosphere" of the other side:
"As long as I finish my own work, I can do whatever I want. This company really tests my self-discipline."

"'Do today's work today' is not valid in the other side. 'Tomorrow and tomorrow, how many tomorrows are there' is my motto."

"Don't listen to his bullshit. He is the best at work. However, if we don't finish our work every day, we will analyze the reasons and make subsequent adjustments to adapt to our pace."

"When I first joined the company, I thought Bi'an didn't want to work overtime. I worked overtime for several days in the first week and was severely criticized by the boss. Later, I became familiar with our boss. I learned during dinner that the boss was fined. The private meal was very expensive at that time. I paid for it."

A girl said in distress, "Since I came to the other side, I have gained more than ten pounds."

Although everyone was "complaining", everyone had a happy smile on their face and their eyes were shining with love for work. This unique way of "complaining" vividly demonstrated the unique corporate culture of Bi'an Technology and the sense of belonging of its employees.

The screen then switches, with a soothing voice-over: "Next, the reporter will personally experience a day as an ordinary employee of the Other Shore gaming department."

【9:30 AM】

When the reporter arrived at the workstation, the office area was still a little empty and most of the workstations were still vacant.

Around ten o'clock, employees arrived one after another and the office gradually became lively.

【10:00 AM】

The reporter attended a game needs analysis meeting.

In the conference room, planners were explaining the new gameplay design, and team members were sometimes discussing intensely and sometimes nodding in tacit understanding.

The whiteboard on the wall records everyone's creative ideas in real time.

Because the content needs to be kept confidential, it has been coded and the sound has been blocked.

[12:00 PM] At lunch time, the reporter followed his colleagues to the employee restaurant which was well received by netizens.

Chefs were preparing a variety of delicacies in the self-service open stalls. When the reporter was picking up his food, a programmer behind him excitedly shared with his companions the bug he had just solved.
[12:30-14:00 PM] During lunch break, the reporter found that some employees started to move around, either doing fitness or sports and entertainment.

When the reporter returned to his workstation, the intelligent dimming system automatically lowered the brightness. Many people unfolded hidden recliners, put on noise reduction equipment and fell asleep. The surroundings were very quiet.

【14:00 PM】

As the ambient lighting system slowly brightens, the office area wakes up as if by magic.

Some people stretched their bodies, while others held freshly brewed coffee and started their afternoon work.

【15:00 PM】

The reporter was pulled into a brainstorming session. Unexpectedly, her suggestions were taken seriously, and a planner entered her ideas into the system on the spot. "In the other side, every voice deserves to be heard," said the teaching colleague.

【16:00 PM】

It was tea time. The rest area instantly turned into a joyful salon, with topics ranging from work content, entertainment gossip to social politics. The reporter noticed that sparks of work inspiration often burst out during the discussion.

【16:30 PM】Work continues.

【18:30 PM】

It was time to get off work, and the employees who had arrived at 9:8 in the morning were already preparing to pack up. The reporter then realized that the eight-hour work system at the other side included lunch break and afternoon tea time, so this meant six hours of work? "

Standing at the company's door and looking back, there are still some employees in the brightly lit office area.

The reporter couldn't help but sigh: "Perhaps this is just the tip of the iceberg, but I seem to have touched the secret of its success - here, work-life balance is no longer a slogan; work is no longer a task, but a passion from the heart."

Second stop: Explore Xiaomi’s newly established mobile phone factory
After visiting the highly automated production line accompanied by the factory manager, the reporter randomly interviewed several production line workers:

"I've only been here for less than three months, but I'm already very satisfied!" A young worker said with a simple smile, "The salary is much higher than other factories, and the food is good. What else can I be dissatisfied with?"

"It's not easy to get into the Xiaomi factory," an old worker next to him interrupted. "Once the recruitment information was released, the gate was so crowded with applicants that you had to rely on luck to get a spot."

"It's a bit tiring, but what kind of work isn't tiring? I feel at ease working here. My salary has never been delayed, and overtime pay is settled on the same day."

"What do I look forward to most? Of course it's the new product launch!" a young man said excitedly, "The production line will be fully operational by then, overtime pay will double, and one month's work will equal two months' work under normal circumstances!"

Third stop: JD Logistics 24 hours
At 6:30 in the morning, when the reporter arrived at JD.com's North China Warehousing Center, the dawn was just breaking, but the entire park was already brightly lit.

The early shift workers were quickly handing over their work at the morning meeting, and then they began to engage in the intensive and orderly sorting, packaging and loading operations.

"Here, efficiency is life," the warehouse manager said as he walked around, "but what we value more is how to make employees feel comfortable at work and live a decent life."

The reporter randomly interviewed several logistics employees:

"The salary is 20% higher than that of my peers, and all five insurances and one housing fund are paid," said a sorter as he scanned the goods. "Last month, Mr. Liu had an operation for appendicitis, and the medical insurance reimbursed 90%, so I only paid a few hundred yuan out of my own pocket."

"You know, in our line of work, you get hungry quickly. You can eat a lot, but the canteen provides three free meals, four dishes and one soup," a loader said with a smile, "It's much better than other factories. I gained five kilograms in three months after joining!"

"The hardest job to grab is the night shift!" A young man born after 95 interjected, "Night shifts have higher subsidies and you can also take a break during off-peak hours, but you have to be quick to grab a spot."

After get off work, the reporter followed the workers to the staff dormitory area.

The single room is equipped with a private bathroom and full WiFi coverage, and the activity room is equipped with a billiard table and fitness equipment.

"Brother Dong once said, if you are good to your brothers, your brothers will be good to your customers," a worker said with a smile, pointing at the slogan on the wall.

Following the direction of his finger, it was written on the wall——

“JD.com is our home and our customers are our family!”

At the end of the show, the three entrepreneurs left a resounding promise:
Lei Jun (founder of Xiaomi Group):
"A low price does not mean poor quality, but it means that it is affordable and easy to use. Let everyone enjoy the fun of technology, which is what we pursue at Xiaomi."

Liu Qiangdong (founder of JD.com):

"In JD.com, the word 'brother' is not just empty words, it is written on every brother's pay slip."

Chen Mo (Founder of Bi'an Technology Group):

"What Bi'an wants to do is to create an ideal 'Bi'an' for every ordinary worker."

[The screen gradually darkens, and the melody of "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart" plays in the background.

"Run forward with the pride of a child.
It is better to burn out than to linger.
For the beauty in your heart, don’t compromise until you grow old.”

Along with the singing, the smiling faces of ordinary employees of three companies at work flashed in turn on the screen.

(End of this chapter)