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Chapter 486 30.9 units a day? Is that even reasonable?! The strategic value of the Nobel Prize to Deep Blue Technology!
On October 1st, Orange Air Conditioner officially went on sale to the public through official flagship stores on channels such as Orange Mall, Pinduoduo, Tmall, and JD.com.

The Orange AC G1 1.5HP wall-mounted smart air conditioner supports remote control via mobile phone and can connect to the Moss M7 smart speaker. It can be operated by voice to turn on/off, adjust the fan speed, and switch modes. It is priced at 2999 yuan.

Orange AC L1 2HP floor-standing air conditioner, priced at 4699 yuan.

Orange AC L1 3HP floor-standing air conditioner, priced at 5999 yuan.

Its pricing is similar to that of Haier and Midea, but it is much cheaper than Gree.

Although this is Orange's first time manufacturing air conditioners, the quality of Orange mobile phones, Orange electric fans, and Orange electric vehicles is well-known. Coupled with a ten-year warranty commitment that far exceeds that of its competitors, users have almost no worries when placing an order.

Although they missed the peak summer sales season, Orange Air Conditioner still managed to capitalize on the October home renovation boom.

On the first day of its launch, the three products sold a total of 309,000 units, with the 1.5 horsepower wall-mounted air conditioner being the best-selling, accounting for more than 60% of sales.

In just one day, sales reached 11.7 billion yuan, roughly equivalent to Shinco's total sales over the previous six months.

Upon hearing this news, Qin Shangzhi fell silent instantly.

He stood by the office window, lost in thought, for a long while before he came to his senses, muttering to himself, "Is this right?"

When Chen Yansen acquired Shinco, he did not take over the 'Shinco' brand.

Therefore, after some consideration, Qin Shangzhi accepted Chen Yansen's suggestion and started a "brand selling" business, commonly known as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) business, modeled after Nanji Ren.

As long as you're willing to spend money to buy a trademark, you can put any product on the Shinco brand label.
This business had only been going on for a few months when a large number of Shinco air conditioners, Shinco televisions, Shinco electric fans, and Shinco refrigerators appeared on the market.

Of course, we do not rule out the possibility of venturing into the snack, health product, clothing and bag industries in the future.

However, after the new Shinco air conditioner was launched, its sales volume across the entire network was less than 50,000 units in a month.

Orange Technology, using Shinco's workers, production lines, and technology, easily sold 30 units a day.

Is this so reasonable?

But Qin Shangzhi had no idea that after acquiring Xinke, Chen Yansen had invested over a billion yuan to purchase new equipment and build more efficient and higher-capacity production lines.

Cao Dahua had already packed up and sold the old equipment from decades ago to Southeast Asia.

The first-day sales of Orange Air Conditioner also stunned Zhou Jieyun of Haier, Fang Hongbo of Midea, and Dong Mingzhu of Gree. They originally thought that Orange Air Conditioner, with the sales channels of Senlian Capital and the group's endorsement, would sell at most tens of thousands of units.

Who would have thought it would increase tenfold, selling over 30 units in a single day!
Colleagues are wondering whether it was the intelligent module that made the difference, or whether Chen Yansen's personal charisma was just that great.

The following afternoon, the Nobel Foundation announced the winners of the 2013 Nobel Prizes, and Zeng Jiwen, Bi Shanchen, and Gao Zhengxin were among them.

The rumor has become a confirmed fact!

Three top researchers from DeepBlue Technology have actually won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry!

Half an hour later, CCTV's official Weibo account was the first to post a congratulatory message.

Following this, dozens of mainstream media outlets, including the People's Daily, the Huake Association, and Luzhou TV, reprinted the report.

This marks the first time a Chinese scientist has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Zeng Jiwen, Bi Shanchen, and Gao Zhengxin are also among the first Chinese scientists to receive this award.

Following Mo Yan, another Chinese has won the Nobel Prize.

Moreover, it has a higher gold content!

They brought home three gold medals for China in one go!

After the news was confirmed, the 7 p.m. news program that evening specially set aside a minute to introduce DeepBlue Battery and DeepBlue Technology's significant contributions to the battery field.

Reporters also thoroughly investigated the educational and work experiences of Zeng Jiwen, Bi Shanchen, and Gao Zhengxin.

"At the age of 45, after years of dedicated work in the field of battery research and development in North America, he resolutely returned to China in 2012 and won my country's first Nobel Prize in Chemistry—Zeng Jiwen, the father of lithium-sulfur batteries."

"Popular Science in China: Exploring the Scientific Research Journey of a Scientific Giant - Zeng Jiwen".

"The story behind Bi Shanchen, the greatest Chinese scientist of the 21st century, comparable to Einstein and a Nobel laureate."

"Gao Zhengxin's historic breakthrough in lithium-sulfur batteries: from Nobel Prize to global influence!"

In an instant, Zeng Jiwen, Bi Shanchen, and Gao Zhengxin became China's undisputed top celebrities.

Unlike Mo Yan's Nobel Prize in Literature, the achievements of Deep Blue Battery are closely related to the lives of ordinary people and are destined to change the daily lives of most people!

For example, by purchasing an Orange Q1 electric car for 999 yuan or a Yaocheng X1 SE, one can experience the allure of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

In fact, this is what domestic users think and do as well.

Since the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners, sales of Orange Q1 and Shining X1 SE have skyrocketed. Just like when Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize last year, all related books on major platforms sold out. The Orange Q1, equipped with a Deep Blue battery, saw its sales increase by 20 units in just a few hours.

The sales of the Shiny Orange X1 SE exceeded 10 units!

Various types of science and technology honors from across the country poured in, and the application process was waived. Without DeepBlue Technology having to ask, major associations submitted the names of Zeng Jiwen and his two companions.

Even within the Huazhong University of Science and Technology Association, there is discussion about whether to admit the three individuals as the first batch of academicians from private enterprises.

After all, Zeng Jiwen and his two companions are fully qualified in terms of scientific research achievements and social influence.

What surprised outsiders was that Zeng Jiwen, Bi Shanchen, and Gao Zhengxin were sitting in a conference room of DeepBlue Technology, looking at each other with worried expressions.

Zeng Jiwen put down his phone, his mind filled with the media's effusive praise of him.

If the Deep Blue Battery was truly his own creation, he could accept it without hesitation. But he could fool outsiders, not himself.

From beginning to end, the research direction, MOF membrane material, and electrolyte formula for DeepBlue Battery were all provided by Chen Yansen.

I'm so embarrassed to accept this Nobel Prize!

"President Zeng, I heard that this list was submitted by the big boss," Bi Shanchen said in a deep voice.

"I would love to win an award, but I know in my heart that my contribution to the research and development of lithium-sulfur batteries is very small."

Gao Zhengxin said with a smile.

Frankly speaking, who wouldn't want the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
"I'll call the boss," Zeng Jiwen said after thinking for a moment, still undecided.

“I have no objection. If the boss tells us to accept the award, we accept it; if the boss tells us to refuse, we refuse,” Bi Shanchen echoed.

"Then I have no problem with that either, I'll follow the boss's arrangements." Gao Zhengxin nodded in agreement.

After seeing that both of them agreed, Zeng Jiwen took out his phone, pulled up his contacts, found Chen Yansen's private contact information, dialed it, and then pressed the speakerphone button.

"Hey? Old Zeng, what's up?"

Chen Yansen's voice came through the microphone.

"Boss, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been announced. Bi Shanchen, Gao Zhengxin, and I are discussing whether to go to Sweden to receive the award in two months."

Zeng Jiwen cautiously probed.

"Why do we need to discuss it? Since you've won the award, just go and accept it. Worried about security? Don't worry, Director Yang from the Anguo Association called me. You'll have security personnel accompanying you throughout your trip abroad."

Chen Yansen said slowly.

Some traffic and buzz are acceptable, but others are not. Reputations like the Nobel Prize don't bring him much real benefit; in fact, they cause him enormous trouble.

Therefore, he made arrangements well in advance and put Zeng Jiwen and the other two forward.

Since we hold the core patents ourselves, we're not afraid of any unexpected events.

“Boss, but Deep Blue Battery is you,” Zeng Jiwen said with a troubled expression.

But before he could finish speaking, Chen Yansen interrupted him: "It's just a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Consider it a reward for you. Just keep some things to yourself, understand?"

Zeng Jiwen opened his mouth, and after a long while, he sighed and said, "Okay, boss, I know what to do."

Chen Yansen hummed in agreement and then hung up the phone.

In his opinion, Zeng Jiwen and the other two were too thin-skinned and too concerned about their reputation. If it were him, he would definitely be able to accept it without hesitation.

"Zeng Jiwen seemed to be implying something?"

Song Yuncheng, who was standing to the side, leaned closer and asked with great curiosity.

"Want to know?" Chen Yansen asked with a mischievous smile.

"Whether you know or not is fine." Song Yuncheng chuckled and took a step back.

Chen Yansen lowered his head and whispered a few words in Song Yuncheng's ear.

Her cheeks, neck, and earlobes turned red at a visible speed.

Seeing that Song Yuncheng neither agreed nor objected, Chen Yansen took out a set of clothes with very little fabric from the cabinet next to him.

It turned out to be a modified version of equestrian clothing!
Ten minutes later, Song Yuncheng, dressed neatly and blushing, mounted her horse and began practicing riding in the master bedroom of the villa.

at the same time.

Zhang Peng, far away in Shanghai, stood on the Waibaidu Bridge with his girlfriend in his arms, grinning broadly and showing off his bright white teeth.

"Handsome, separate from your girlfriend a little. You've almost smudged her makeup. Xiao Ou, touch up your makeup first. Everyone, take a five-minute break."

The photographer got up from the ground and said to Zhang Peng.

He has taken wedding photos for many couples, but couples like today are rare.

The bride-to-be is actually ten years older than the groom-to-be!
There's a saying that a woman three years older than a man is like holding a gold brick; this guy in front of me has three gold bricks to his name and still has some left over.

While Chen Fengling was touching up her makeup, the cameraman leaned up to Zhang Peng and asked with a rather gossipy tone, "Handsome, is your girlfriend very rich?"

This was the cameraman's first reaction.

Zhang Peng frowned slightly, realizing that this cameraman had no sense of boundaries. He didn't want to talk to him, but then he thought about it again and replied with a grin, "Yes, six apartments in Nanjing, two apartments in Shanghai, and he gives me 30,000 yuan in pocket money every month."

"Wow! Really?" The cameraman's eyes lit up, and he asked with a hint of envy in his voice.

“Of course it’s fake,” Zhang Peng replied.

But he immediately added, "Actually, she gives me 40,000 every month."

The photographer was slightly taken aback, unable to distinguish between the real and the fake for a moment.

But he had heard from the makeup artist that the bride's family paid for the wedding photos.

Thinking of this, he looked Zhang Peng up and down repeatedly, and finally focused his gaze on the other man's navel. He thought: This guy is just a little handsome, only a tiny bit more handsome than me. Does he really have some extraordinary talent?
Next, the photographer worked while watching Zhang Peng with envy.

The outdoor scenes weren't finished filming until it was completely dark.

On the way back, Chen Fengling suddenly asked, "Don't you think this photographer is a bit strange?"

Zhang Peng laughed heartily, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably, and then explained everything from beginning to end.

Chen Fengling smiled faintly, put her arm around Zhang Peng's shoulder and said, "I'm not a landlady with eight apartments. I'll try to work harder in my next life."

"Eight houses aren't many; I'll buy them for you in the future."

Zhang Peng said with great confidence.

He has been transferred from Orange Payment in Xucheng to Semir Online in Luzhou. Due to the great success of the 'freight insurance' project, he received bonuses for three months in Q3 alone.

Based on his current income level and housing prices in Luzhou, it's uncertain whether he can buy eight houses in Luzhou after working for a few more years, but he can easily buy two or three.

Chen Fengling looked at her little puppy making grand promises to her, her face full of smiles.

Her job transfer application has been approved, and she will be able to transfer to Semir Online after the National Day holiday, working in the same company as Zhang Peng.

……

……

The seven-day holiday passed in the blink of an eye.

On the morning of October 8, Zhou Shouzhi, in his capacity as CEO of Orange Technology, announced the plans for a new product launch event for Orange mobile phones.

October 18, Luzhou Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center.

"Not in Xucheng? It's been moved to Luzhou?"

"Finally! Good thing I didn't buy an iPhone 5s, I want to see why the Shiny Orange X2 took so long!"

"Go to the Orange Mall website now. You can draw an invitation to the press conference at 12 noon. Click this link to go directly there."

"Brothers, don't click! The link above is a Trojan virus, click my link instead."

"Damn it! Those two bastards upstairs, it's clearly an invitation link, but they're hiding it, aren't they? Inviting friends to participate in the lottery will give you an extra chance to win, brothers, don't fall for it."

Zhou Shouzhi's comment section suddenly received thousands of new messages.

Invitations to Orange Mobile's new product launch event are always highly sought after, because any fan who attends the event will receive at least one new Orange C-series phone, worth around 2000 yuan.

Huawei, ZTE, Coolpad, Apple, Sunstar, Xiaomi, Meitu, and other mobile phone manufacturers quickly received the invitations and readily agreed to attend.

Although we are competitors, we all have some form of cooperation with Orange Technology.

For example, some of Huawei's low-end models are manufactured by Orange Phone Factory. HiSilicon purchased the architecture license for Orange Z1 instruction set, and the two parties have also carried out cross-licensing cooperation in the research and development of baseband modules.

ZTE did the same, and equipped some of its models with the Aurora Future operating system.

The Tiangong A100's Hongyan baseband also relies on some of ZTE's technical support.

Coolpad acquired patent licenses from Orange Technology for its fast charging, battery management system, and Aurora operating system.

Apple developed the A7 chip using the Orange Z1 instruction set and used Deep Blue batteries throughout the 5s series.

Xiaomi, 360, LeEco, NetEase, and Meitu are all Orange Technology's underlings. When the big brother holds a new product launch, who dares not to attend?

(End of this chapter)