Tech startup: I really do make mobile phones!

Chapter 136 The Spirit of Oranges...disco
In late September, a subtle smell of gunpowder lingered in the air of Shenzhen.

It didn't come from those factories that work day and night, but from the front pages of newspapers and the rolling headlines on financial channels.

Standing atop the Shenzhen Emperor Building, with the dazzling bay view of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Window behind him, Mr. Liu, the CEO of Fantasy Group, exuded confidence and triumph as he faced a group of reporters with their cameras and microphones.

"11.39 billion yuan, a 33.3% stake in Shenzhen Tong Bank! This is just the beginning!" Mr. Liu sat casually with his legs crossed, his smile revealing the confidence of a seasoned veteran: "I've only been back for a year, and Fantasy Bank has already turned a profit, with an annual net profit of 1.29 million US dollars!"

"Our current plan to acquire Shenzhen Tong Bank is a way to stockpile ammunition for our next step: taking over Motorola!"

This news caused a huge stir, with reporters' cameras flashing non-stop, fantasizing about acquiring Motorola, the world's third-largest mobile phone manufacturer. What big news!
Mr. Liu, the CEO of Fantasy, was very satisfied with the reporters' performance and continued with a smile: "Just like when Fantasy acquired 1BM's PC business in 04, this time, I want to make Fantasy mobile phones one of the top three in the world and let domestic technology conquer the world again!"

The flashbulbs were going off like crazy.

His declaration that he "dreams of mobile phones reaching the top three in the world" struck like a hammer blow to everyone in Shenzhen who follows the technology industry.

The smoke of battle had not yet cleared, and the echoes of the "Xihu Sword Debate" in Hangzhou were still lingering when Ali Ma's figure suddenly landed at Shenzhen Airport.

Without any preamble or small talk, he stood in front of the brand-new logo of Yidatong Company, opened his arms wide towards the camera, as if embracing the whole world.

"5.6 million! Ali Group has acquired a 65% controlling stake in Yidatong and will integrate it into 'Export Bucket.' Ali's global strategy is ready to be launched!"

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and his voice was incredibly penetrating.

"Ali's total revenue this year reached US$157.5 billion, with over 108 million paid B2B members and 3.7 million Taobao users! Its market capitalization accounts for 35.7% of the domestic listed internet companies, making its leading position unshakeable!"

Ahri paused slightly, her momentum reaching its peak.

"My goal? To single-handedly propel global retail from the 'industrial age' to the 'internet age'!"

One aims to build a hardware empire, while the other is laying out a global retail strategy. Resonating with each other from afar, one in the south and one in the north, one in hardware and one in software, two generations of leading figures in the Chinese business world have coincidentally chosen Shenzhen as the stage to announce their ambitions.

Every word and sentence represents achievements, strategy, and a silent declaration: in the world of flower-themed business, the position of leader is not yet within the reach of a newcomer!

Orange Technology, Meeting Room 2.

The air was a little stagnant.

On the front pages of several local newspapers in Shenzhen, the bold and ambitious words of General Manager Liu and General Manager Ma were dazzling and eye-catching.

The fresh scar on Zhao Tiezhu's right eyebrow bone, like a knife blade, added a touch of sharpness to his cynical old face.

He jabbed his finger hard at the newspaper photo of General Manager Liu, who was full of vigor, his jaw clenched and his cheeks puffed out.

"Brother Chen! Did you see that? This guy is coming straight for us, attacking us head-on, mocking us for overestimating ourselves, and even trying to steal their thunder with some kind of centralized procurement alliance. They're trying to provoke us into going out and joining them in acquiring companies and bragging. Let's go head-to-head!"

Sitting in the main seat, Chen Mo wasn't reading the newspaper; he was weighing two of his own oranges, which he had just taken out of the cardboard box and whose peels were still a little green.

The orange peel is rough, but it exudes a refreshing fruity aroma.

Upon hearing this, he looked up at Zhao Tiezhu, his gaze sweeping over the scar on Zhao's right eyebrow and then over the even older mark on Jiang Yu's left eyebrow—the "unruly uncle duo" of Orange Technology were both on edge at this moment.

Chen Mo's lips curved into a very faint smile, revealing a calmness tempered by trials and tribulations.

"Let them mock us, it's not like we're going to lose anything!"

He put down an orange and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips: "Right now, the enemy is strong and we are weak. A direct confrontation would be reckless. What we need to do is adjust our strategy and feign an attack from the sidelines."

Chen Mo paused, picked up another orange, twirled it in his palm, and his eyes shone brightly.

"Openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass!"

"The Thirty-Six Stratagems!"

Zhao Tiezhu's eyes lit up, and his enthusiasm returned. He slammed the newspaper shut.

"Brother Chen, I know this place like the back of my hand! Leave it to me!"

Chen Mo laughed at his joke and casually tossed him the orange: "You're familiar with this? You're only good at using honey traps, aren't you? Here, cool off. If you try to lead me into another trap, I'll..."

He made a gurgling gesture, and Zhao Tiezhu immediately felt a chill run down his spine and became obedient.

"Haha~"

Gong Yun, to the right, lowered her eyes and smiled softly, easing the atmosphere slightly.

Most of the executives from Orange Technology had arrived. Chen Mo suppressed his smile and looked around at the executives present.

Zhao Tiezhu from the Marketing Department, Gong Yun from the Logistics Department, Lin Junfeng from the Legal Department, Jiang Yu from the Hardware R&D Department, and Wang Teng, representative of the Orange Treasure Team.

"Everyone's here, let's begin! Each department, report on your September performance!"

First, let's talk about Zhao Tiezhu, the most important person in the company's marketing department.

"In terms of channels: total sales in September were 132 million units, mainly through the same four channels: strong distribution in North China, Nietzsche direct sales, TV shopping, and e-commerce. It's stable, but the growth is weak."

"Supply chain: As per your instructions, Mr. Chen, we started applying the brakes on the 10th."

产能从巅峰的12万台/天（代工9万+尼采3万），一路降到现在的8万台/天（代工5万+尼采3万）。

The target has been lowered to 5 units per day, which is normal demand, and it's estimated that it will take until mid-October.

"Here comes the important part: that unfinished 'Orange Wind and Waves'!"

Zhao Tiezhu opened a printed document, his tone filled with resentment and regret.

"The plan was for 30 days, but we only worked for 9 days. We covered a total of 50 universities, achieving 20% ​​of the goal. We sold 21.6 units, achieving 18% of the goal, and burned through 2.5 million yuan in marketing expenses!"

He pointed to the data highlighted in red on the report: "The average daily sales per school are only 48 units, the conversion rate is appalling, and the customer acquisition cost has soared to 157 yuan per unit, far exceeding our other channels!"

"The major problems exposed by this event are: out-of-control public opinion risks, insufficient campus channel resources, and inadequate e-commerce operation capabilities. The entire marketing system needs to be restructured!"

Chen Mo took the report and glanced at the layout and data charts. The style was clearly different from Zhao Tiezhu's rough and ready style.

"Who wrote this report? It's very professional!"

Zhao Tiezhu grinned, a hint of smugness in his eyes: "Lin Xiaoxia! One of the 'Four War Gods' selected in August with a 400 million yuan investment, the person in charge of the Autumn Wind Operation's ground promotion in Shanghai! A top student from Fudan University!"

"Operation Autumn Wind?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and deliberately repeated Zhao Tiezhu's slip of the tongue.

Zhao Tiezhu chuckled and rubbed his hands together: "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, it should be 'Orange Wind Breaking Waves'!"

“However, this is a promising talent; we should focus on nurturing him!” Chen Mo put down the report. “Your marketing department is full of elite personnel; very good!”

After Chen Mo finished his summary, he looked at Gong Yun.

Gong Yun began to summarize the logistics department's situation in September.

"In terms of personnel, the huge changes in the company's external environment in September sifted out a lot of people, and the total number of employees in the company was reduced from 96 to 54."

Of the initial 20-person team, 18 remained; of the employees who joined before September, 36 stayed; and crucially, all 15 employees with stock options remained!

Her voice was steady, yet carried a rock-solid firmness.

This list forms the backbone of Orange Technology's core team.

As for the financial aspects…

When Gong Yun announced the numbers, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Currently, the cash pool holds 18.2 billion yuan."

A hiss. A slight gasp was heard.

Even Zhao Tiezhu's eyes widened in surprise.

The outside world was full of negative comments about Orange, but who would have thought that the company had such a gold mine in its accounts?
"Currently, the daily capital outflow is 6.123 million, the inflow is 6.643 million, and the daily net inflow is 5200 million!"

Gong Yun continued, "Despite the company's changes in September, the cash flow remains healthy and strong."

However, Gong Yun's orderly report suddenly turned urgent when she entered the "warehousing" stage.

The problem lies in warehousing!

Our 300㎡ temperature-controlled warehouse can only store a maximum of 50 units.

Currently, the OEM 'X' model has 18.5 slots available for transshipment, leaving 31.5 slots for Orange 1. As early as the 15th, the excess capacity was already fully booked!

They're still putting 5 units into the market every day!

"We could only temporarily rent electronic material storage cabinets at Yantian Port, at a cost of 100 yuan/㎡/day (for storing 1600 units). Adding the loading and unloading fee of 25 yuan/㎡, the overall warehousing cost is exponentially increasing!"

宫韵的声音带上了一丝凝重：“今天9月30号，仓储成本是1.2万元/日，按这个产能积压趋势，10月15日将飙升到174.8万/日！10月30日--1500万/日！”

She looked at Chen Mo, her meaning perfectly clear.

The September marketing campaign, which aimed to boost sales, came to an abrupt halt, and the chain reaction of overcapacity finally reached the warehouses.

The nearly 200 million "extra" mobile phones piled up in the warehouse are like a cost bomb that keeps expanding.

If this isn't dealt with soon, within a month or two, it will devour all the profits from oranges every day, and we'll even have to pay for the storage outside!
The conference room fell into a brief silence.

Clearance sale?

Backstabbing long-time customers will ruin a brand.

Pour it into the sea?

Then Chen Mo has truly become a capitalist of the new era.

His brows were furrowed, and his fingers tapped unconsciously on the table, clearly weighing this dilemma.

"Mr. Chen!"

Gong Yun suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. She stood straight with a firm look in her eyes.

"I'll figure out a way to sell this batch of goods. Give me some time to see if I can find other channels to sell them!"

All eyes immediately focused on her.

Looking at the heavy sense of responsibility in her eyes, Chen Mo's tense expression finally relaxed, and he nodded heavily.

"Okay! Sister Gong, then it's up to you! If it works out, you get 50% of the profit after deducting storage costs!"

His gaze swept across the entire room.

"Tell this to all your employees as well. No matter who it is, as long as they can distribute these 200 million units through channels outside the company, they will all receive a 50% commission!"

This was clearly a hot potato, and everyone remained silent.

Afterwards, Chen Mo bypassed the issue and let Lin Junfeng from the legal team speak.

Lin Junfeng stated, "Regarding public opinion, the evidence of 'Fang Chuanzi, the scientific conscience who exposes fraud,' has been entrusted to my senior in Beijing to expedite its collection. He can't escape."

"As for Fish Communication, the lawsuit has already been filed in the Takihwa District Court. Our strategy is clear: we want them to submit all the evidence materials that prove we committed 'fraud'."

For every copy they submit, we find a loophole and refute it.

The filing of a case is just the beginning; there's evidence disclosure, pre-trial mediation, the first instance trial, and the second instance trial. Dragging it out!

Lin Junfeng pushed up his frameless glasses, his eyes behind the lenses calm and sharp.

"We can definitely drag this out for at least half a year. We'll have plenty of time for the storm to pass so we can focus on dealing with this!"

Chen Mo smiled approvingly: "Well done!"

His eyes shone brightly, as if they pierced through the predicament before him, carrying an undeniable confidence.

"No need for six months, three months is enough!"

Although the executives at Orange didn't understand where Chen Mo's confidence came from during those "three months," his certainty acted like a stabilizing force, calming everyone's minds.

Afterwards, Jiang Yu from the hardware R&D team reported on the development progress of Orange 2.

His words were concise yet full of valuable insights.

"The Orange 2 core architecture has been adapted and verified according to the parameters of the Maritime Silk Road K3V2c platform. The main frequency is locked at 650MHz, the power consumption is reduced by 18% compared to Orange 1, the baseband has passed the CSFB test, and it supports WCDMA/GSM dual-mode standby."

"As for the overall structural design, we plan to use a magnesium-aluminum mid-frame and a polycarbonate back cover. After three prototype tests, the final thickness was reduced to 9.8mm, which is 1.2mm thinner than the first generation."

He pushed several design drafts and test reports to the center of the table.

Chen Mo picked up the design draft, which was as thin as a cicada's wing, and his eyes shone brightly.

"Fantastic! Engineer Jiang, you'll be in charge of the design team from now on!"

After handing the design team over to Jiang Yu, Chen Mo didn't forget to give him a new design task right away.

"Add this to the animated startup logo of Orange 2."

His gaze swept over everyone present, speaking each word clearly.

"The effect of 54 fruit particles in dynamic breathing!"

Jiang Yu subconsciously looked at Gong Yun, who was originally in charge of the design team.

Gong Yun lowered her eyes gently to him, nodded slightly, and her eyes were full of trust.

Jiang Yu took a deep breath and nodded steadily: "President Chen! I understand, I guarantee I will complete the mission!"

With the hardware complete, the next step is the operating system.

Wang Teng seemed oblivious to the minor power shift that had just occurred, and went straight to the development progress of Orange OS 2.0. "Orange OS 2.0 is based on Android 2.2.3 and is deeply customized, with 70% of the core modules ported."

"The algorithm for the unique 'virtual battery' feature has been developed, but," he said with a hint of shame, "the actual measurement error is still as high as 32%!"

Chen Mo pondered for a moment: "Then let's continue to optimize the algorithm, with the goal of reducing the error to within 25%."

“If we can’t achieve this by the end of March next year before the engineering prototype is finalized,” he decisively decided, “then we’ll use a three-bar battery display for now. Once the algorithm is mature, we’ll push an update patch to users. User intuitiveness is the top priority.”

Wang Teng immediately straightened his back: "Yes, President Chen! By March next year, we will make sure users have a clear understanding of battery levels!"

The meeting agenda has concluded.

Instead of immediately adjourning the meeting, Chen Mo clapped his hands with a smile and picked up two large, heavy boxes of oranges that smelled fresh and fragrant from under the table.

"Sent from my hometown, it's ripe!"

He looked toward the somewhat cramped meeting room.

"The place is a bit small! Zhao Tiezhu, tell everyone to move the chairs to the side so the employees can squeeze in and stand up to listen to me!"

As soon as Zhao Tiezhu stepped out, he started shouting.

The young men from the marketing department quickly pushed the chairs to the wall.

Chen Mo stood at the very front.

Gong Yun had already signaled to the young lady in the administration team to turn on the camera, and the lens quietly recorded this special moment with a strong sense of history, which would be convenient for future presentations.

Fifty-four Orange employees—from executives to cleaning ladies—were packed like sardines in a can, almost in two layers, shoulder to shoulder and back to back, filling every corner of Conference Room No. 54.

The air seemed to become warm and dense, yet strangely, it flowed with a sense of interconnected power.

"Ha!" Chen Mo looked at the dark but unusually quiet crowd in front of him and laughed: "We're just like the juicy pieces squeezed together in this orange right now!"

He held up an orange, its peel gleaming warmly under the light.

"I asked everyone to squeeze in today because I wanted to share some heartfelt thoughts with you all, so that we won't be unable to get together again after we move again in a while!"

Chen Mo's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears as he recounted the story of how Orange was founded.

“I remember when the company was registered, ‘Pioneer,’ ‘Quantum,’ ‘Xingyue’ were all taken. Just then, my mom called and asked me to take leave and go home to thin the flowers and protect the fruit on the orange trees.”

After thinking about it, I decided to call it "Orange Technology"!

LOGO?

I was short of money back then! I couldn't afford a designer, so I just sketched a few lines on the spot.

Your boss Zhao was even more ingenious. He grabbed a bucket of orange paint, slapped it on the signboard of that little workshop in North China with two quick strokes, and that became our first orange logo!

A low chuckle rose from the crowd. Zhao Tiezhu smiled broadly, a look of pride on his face.

"Later, the company started to do better and needed to recruit more people!"
Your boss said we need a proper storefront.

And that's how we got the glowing acrylic orange logo at the front desk—custom-made looks great!

Chen Mo's tone was nostalgic, but then his tone changed and became serious.

"Just now, I asked Engineer Jiang to add 54 breathing fruit pieces to the startup logo of the new phone. Why 54 pieces of fruit?"

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over each face, young or no longer young, yet all etched with determination.

"Because of the storm in September, our numbers were reduced from 96 to 54!"
Here, I, Chen Mo, thank you! Thank you for staying and weathering the worst of this storm with Orange!

His voice trembled slightly as he bowed deeply to everyone with sincerity and strength.

"Real combat is the best way to train our soldiers! Adversity is a test for us oranges. What is refined are our 54 most suitable fruits, which are the foundation for the company's future growth!"

Chen Mo's voice suddenly rose, carrying a power that penetrated people's hearts.

"Look at the BAT giants that are currently riding high! I dare say that in the new mobile internet era, BAT will be the first to fall behind! Why?"

He asked himself the question and answered it, his eyes piercing.

"Because T! It fought its way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood! Domestic competitors like NetEase and Feiliao, and international ones like Yahoo! Messenger and MSN, weren't they all tough nuts to crack? It was these hard battles that forged T's indomitable, unyielding, and courageous iron army!"

"The same goes for A! We fought our way through Paipai, Zhuoyue, Dangdang, Ebei, Equ, and Amazon to forge the resilient and tough team we are today!"

"Only B," Chen Mo said with a hint of cold foresight, "was too successful! It didn't have many competitors in China to begin with, and it was lucky enough to clear out Google through policy. Its founding team didn't experience real life-or-death trials, so their will wasn't firm enough, and their backbone wasn't strong enough!"

In the mobile internet era, where competition is fiercer and rivals are more numerous, it is bound to fall behind!

"What I want to tell everyone is that the path of 'technology equality' that Orange is going to take is destined to be a lonely and treacherous one!"
Our opponents won't let us off easily!

Darkest moments like September have happened now, and will inevitably happen again in the future!

His voice was resolute, carrying a tragic clarity.

Is the process of a startup team being honed, transformed, and eventually becoming a core team painful?
pain!

But this is the growing pain that Orange must go through to grow into a BTA-level giant—we cannot rely on policy protection or support from the 'patriarch'; only by weathering the storm can we truly grow.

Don't be afraid of the challenges ahead; these are the very foundation upon which Orange will go further and stand stronger in the future!

Chen Mo raised the orange again, his voice booming like a bell, echoing in the crowded conference room.

"Remember our core base!"
Remember that 18.2 billion in our accounts!
Remember, we still have a steady stream of cash flowing in every day!
Storms and torrential rains may knock the branches and buds off the orange trees, but as long as our roots remain deeply embedded in the soil of this town…

He gripped the orange tightly, as if he held the fate of the entire company in his hands.

"Once the storm passes, we will absorb even more water and sunshine! The fruits we bear will only be sweeter and more abundant! And I will not keep this joy of harvest to myself!"

"The story of Orange Technology begins with me!"

Chen Mo's gaze swept over the excited and determined faces.

"But its future will be created, witnessed, and written by you—my core team whom I rely on most—and you will tell new employees about your new chapter with Orange!"

"When future new employees feel lost, I need you seasoned veterans to tell them: Don't be afraid! As long as our foundation is deep and solid, today's difficulties will eventually become the rhymes in tomorrow's legendary stories!"

After he finished speaking, the conference room fell silent.

Fifty-four pairs of eyes shone with different lights—the weariness after the storm, the inspiration of being moved, the fighting spirit ignited, and an unprecedented, clear sense of belonging and mission.

For these employees who have persevered, the positions at Orange Technology today are no longer just jobs, but also shared interests and a belief in creating the future.

Something called "Orange Spirit" silently sprouted and grew in this crowded space.

Chen Mo took a deep breath, a bright smile spreading across his face, and dropped the final bombshell.

"I hereby announce that all current employees, that is, everyone present today, will receive an extra share of stock options this year! September's salary will be doubled!"

"boom!!!"

After a brief silence, deafening cheers erupted like a long-dormant volcano!
The combined shouts of the 54 people instantly shattered the roof of the conference room and soared into the sky!
Excited shouts, enthusiastic applause, and even sobbing tears of joy intertwined, creating a powerful force.

"Long live the boss!!!"

"Long live President Chen!!!"

The words ultimately converged into a unified cry: "Long live the oranges!!!"

The employees of "Laifen Technology," which makes hair dryers upstairs, were startled by the sudden loud noise and looked at each other in bewilderment.

"That mobile phone company down there, isn't it said online that it's about to go bankrupt? Why are you so agitated?"

"I don't know. Are you out of your mind?"

The noise gradually subsided.

Chen Mo chuckled and patted the two large boxes of oranges: "Meeting adjourned! One by one, come to me to 'share' your oranges. They're homegrown, so don't complain about them being sour!"

While handing out oranges, he beckoned the executives to stand next to him and introduced them to the employees from their respective departments.

The crowd began to move outwards in an orderly fashion, and each person walked up to Chen Mo and received an orange that he personally handed to them.

Xiao Zhou, the receptionist, came forward excitedly. Chen Mo picked up the biggest orange and handed it to her, then smiled at Gong Yun and said, "This one doesn't need an introduction. She's Zhou Yumeng, the receptionist. She just moved in, and I personally interviewed her. She's a little hamster who loves to hide snacks!"

"Mr. Chen~"

Xiao Zhou blushed instantly, grabbed the orange, covered her face, and ran away as fast as she could.

When Zeng Baifang from the Marketing Department stepped forward, Chen Mo waved his hand to stop Zhao Tiezhu and spoke with a smile.

"Your marketing department's 'Millionaire Bro'!"

He shoved the orange into Xiao Zeng's hand and patted him hard on the shoulder: "Your boss Zhao values ​​you a lot. The company is going to start centralized procurement business. Do you have the confidence to take the lead?"

Zeng was so excited that his face turned red. He only came to his senses after Zhao Tiezhu gave him a light kick in the butt. He then held the orange and shouted loudly.

"Mr. Chen! Yes! Absolutely!"

Then a girl came up.

With a high ponytail, black-rimmed glasses, and a simple T-shirt with an orange logo, she exudes a capable and efficient aura.

With so many people in the company, Chen Mozhen really didn't know this, so Zhao Tiezhu immediately rushed to introduce him.

"President Chen! This is Lin Xiaxia, one of the 'Four War Gods' of our Marketing Department's Channel Team, a top student from Fudan University! She's the one who wrote the summary report for 'Breaking Through the Orange Wind'!"

Chen Mo handed her the orange, looking her over gently with admiration in his eyes.

"Lin Xiaoxia? The report is very professional and insightful. Is she a business administration major?"

Lin Xiaxia gracefully accepted the orange, her eyes clear: "Yes, Mr. Chen."

Chen Mo glanced back at Gong Yun, who simply returned his gentle smile without saying anything more.

Chen Mo turned around and looked at Lin Xiaxia.

Have you considered a transfer to a management position? HR or administration?

Lin Xiaxia shook her head almost without hesitation, her eyes gleaming with restless light.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen! I think the front lines of the distribution channels are more interesting. We're facing the market head-on, and it changes all the time. Sitting in the office is too boring."

Chen Mo smiled and nodded: "Good! You have a sharp edge!"

"Once Orange 2 is launched, give it your all! Your boss Zhao has been praising your marketing department's 'Four War Gods' to the skies, don't let him down!"

Lin Xiaxia nodded vigorously, holding the orange, her eyes filled with fighting spirit.

The crowd slowly dispersed, each person holding a golden orange in their hands, their faces beaming with smiles and a resilience forged through trials.

A lingering fruity scent and the afterglow of the previous lively atmosphere still filled the meeting room.

As Chen Mo watched the last few employees disappear through the door, the smile on his face slowly faded, and his gaze turned to the twilight that was gradually descending on the deep city outside the window.

The storm is far from over, and the trials are not temporary, but in this small meeting room, 54 closely united "fruits" are ready to take root in the next spring.

The administrative staff finished recording, put away the camera, and edited the internal speech into an "internal video" so that new employees could understand the Orange spirit and culture.

Who would have thought that years later the video would suddenly leak out, and netizens would come up with a brilliant title for it: "Orange is in crisis, Chen Mo publicly dances in front of everyone!"
The visuals are incredibly vivid: Chen Mo's original voice in the original video was muted and paired with a catchy, cheesy, upbeat song. The clips of him "grabbing an orange" and "dancing wildly" while speaking were edited together into a "catchy disco."

Chen Mo's speech to the core team of Orange was originally a proper internal mobilization, but it was turned into entertainment material by netizens in later generations, similar to the "administrative shake" of Tencent's Ma.

The comments section was full of jokes like, "We suggest that Chen the Disco, Ma the Executive, Jack Ma, Wang the Farmer, and Lei the Rocker form a group and debut together to participate in the audition for 'The Birth of a Boss'."

then
Now that AI-generated videos have matured, the official debut trailer for the L5 group of the boy band "The Birth of the Boss" has finally arrived.
The boy band of quirky bosses, who rely on contrasting personas to dominate the variety show scene, have even released their debut trailer thanks to the creative efforts of netizens.

Center-position main dancer dancing Chen

Legend has it that he became famous online for his impromptu dance during the Orange Crisis, and he can handle the entire group's catchy choreography.

Signature move: Orange grip impact + mixed table-slapping rhythm, best exemplified by "Orange Spirit Disco".

A memorable moment that went viral: His energetic dancing at a mobilization meeting was edited into a meme, and the comments section was flooded with "suggestions for applying for intangible cultural heritage status."

Special Agent Lead Singer Administration Ma
Hidden skill: Proficient in 360° seamless borrowing, always ready to have teammates pull out dirty secrets VCRs.

Bonus track: "Never Work Overtime Tonight" - an executive rock 2.0 version, with the chorus interspersed with "Tencent attendance system warning" sound effects.

Variety show persona: On the surface, he's a kind and honest old cadre, but in reality, he has the ability to copy. "Copy Ninja - Ling Lingqi" I can copy faster than you, and my knife is stronger than yours.

Concept ACE Jack Horse
Stage design: The moonwalk connects to the Tai Chi splits in "The Way of Attack and Defense", and the movement is accompanied by the subtitle "You still have to have dreams".

The famous meme, "What if I become a backup dancer?", was paired with Michael Jackson's white gloves.

Fun fact: Wuxia fans, I'm talking about you, Chen Mo, the leader of the Demonic Cult. You don't practice proper dance, yet you can play the main DPS role with your own creations? I'm not convinced.

Rural Rapper Farmer Wang
Hardcore style: "Song of Migrant Workers" remix version, the lyrics are all rhyming get-rich-quick schemes like "First set a small goal, earn a hundred million".

Stage skin: Construction site safety helmet + camouflage outfit. During the chorus, you can take out a walkie-talkie and use it as a microphone.

A phenomenal performance: The phrase "one hundred million" was sung with a trap rhythm, prompting representatives from the construction industry in the audience to stand up and cheer.
Atmosphere leader Rock Ray
Support role: Carry a speaker with the background music of "Are You OK" with you.

Side hustle: Suddenly start rapping when there's a lull in the conversation, swapping old mics for new ones, anyone want to switch to Wheat 6?

The trailer ends with a memorable scene: the judges of "The Birth of a Boss" collectively raise their placards: "If we don't raise these placards, we'll all be out of a job!"

(End of this chapter)