Tech startup: I really do make mobile phones!

Chapter 152 Half Orange Reflecting the River
Many of the major changes that have altered the global landscape often originate in inconspicuous places.

At the Luohu Port in Shenzhen, the flow of people passing through customs is bustling.

At this moment, "Master Lin," dressed in an elegant Tang suit and holding a folding fan, exuding an air of otherworldly grace, had just passed through the checkpoint on the port side and officially entered Shenzhen.

He remained calm and was about to raise his hand to hail a taxi when two ordinary-looking men stopped him and calmly showed him their identification.

"Mr. Lin, please come with us to cooperate with the investigation!" One of them said calmly, but with an unquestionable tone.

Master Lin's calm smile faltered slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and elegantly closed his folding fan: "Oh? Cooperating with the investigation? No problem, no problem, let's go!"

He thought it was just another routine investigation, even with a touch of the composure of a "reclusive master," something he was used to.

However, as the vehicle drove away from the bustling border crossing and turned onto a quieter street leading to the city center, Master Lin finally realized something was wrong.

His composure vanished completely, and he began to fidget restlessly in the back seat.

"Hey! Where are you going? This isn't the road to the police station! I want to get out of the car! This is illegal detention!"

"Behave yourself!" The plainclothes officer beside him was ruthless, pressing him firmly into the seat with his strong arm, his tone icy: "You'll know when we get there!"

a few days later.

On the other side of the strait, a certain media outlet, acting on instructions from its master, published an "exclusive analysis" on its front page, accompanied by an exaggerated headline and a highly inflammatory cartoon:

A clumsy courier with a five-pointed star on it flew shakily and finally crashed helplessly at the dotted line marked "8000 kilometers".

The core message of the article is full of sarcasm:
According to "reliable intelligence," a certain major power's proud 31A intercontinental express...

Because its guidance core uses a "low-grade" civilian-grade two-zero (0.01°/h level) gyroscope and
The host asserted with certainty that its actual range was a paltry 8000 kilometers, far from the 11200 kilometers officially claimed!

The article deliberately emphasizes the number 8000 kilometers.

A gyroscope with a speed of 0.01°/h is not considered civilian-grade; it has already reached military standards. Moreover, for express delivery, high precision is not required; it is sufficient to cover the target within the firing range.

They simply choose to ignore it and continue their mockery.

This report could have covered 9000 kilometers or 5000 kilometers, but it was precisely 8000 kilometers!

The next day.

Early in the morning, domestic Channel 7 broadcast a brief but shocking news clip without warning:
The footage shows a launch vehicle emerging from a cave in a coal-producing province. With a tremendous roar and billowing dust, a new type of express delivery, with a sharp design and imposing presence, rises from the ground, pierces the sky, and disappears into the distant horizon, trailing a long tail of flame.

The press release contained only one sentence: "my country's new type of intercontinental strategic express delivery vehicle test launch was a complete success, accurately hitting the target at the western test range."

The news footage was brief, but the amount of information was explosive.

Defense organizations around the world were instantly in an uproar!

The top defense analysis agency in North America worked through the night to gather satellite images and telemetry data, and after repeated analysis, they reached a conclusion that sent chills down their spines:
The missile tested this time is very likely the Type 41 Intercontinental Express, which has not yet been officially announced!
Its designed range is sufficient to cover any corner of the world, and it can carry up to 10 independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). Its terminal penetration speed reaches a terrifying Mach 26!

Amid the commotion and speculation from the outside world, China has maintained its usual silence and has not responded, while North America has also unusually remained silent.

Of course, there was no news from the official media on either side; it was just that some information was circulating among the general public.

In the popular North American variety show "The Black Rice Show," the host, a bald man named Black Rice, asked six adorable children, "We owe our neighbors across the river a lot of money. What do you think we should do?"

Some children said, "Don't let their boats dock!"

Some said, "Block the door and pretend you're not home!"

Until the last child said in a childish voice, "Keyiou er!"

The audience was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, chanting enthusiastically, "Kee-oo!"

Meanwhile, someone came to inform Academician Ni that the interview originally scheduled for the Engineering Academician Report had been changed at the last minute to the currently popular variety show "Lu Yu's Appointment," and the topic had shifted from professional to gossip.
At this time, Ouzhou was a place of refinement.

In a tense meeting room, the negotiation team from Galileo, a subsidiary of a domestic aerospace group (originally established to participate in the Galileo program), was having a difficult conversation with the head of the Galileo program in Ouzhou.

The aerospace group representative looked grave and argued his case forcefully.

"We have invested a total of 2.3 million Gullies (approximately 20 billion RMB) in accordance with the agreement. We demand that you strictly abide by the contract, stop marginalizing our researchers, and immediately transfer the three core technologies promised in the agreement."

High-precision atomic clock technology, inter-satellite link communication technology, and high-precision navigation technology!
This is the foundation for our initial project cooperation agreement!

The head of the Galileo project, however, looked arrogant and shrugged.

"It is regrettable that you have diverted the high-precision gyroscope technology, which was originally intended for the navigation project, to other uses, which is a serious violation of the spirit of the contract. The contract is now void!"

Please have all your personnel immediately withdraw from all projects under the Galileo Project!
Furthermore, as compensation, you must share the safety payload technology for navigation satellites!

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

The chief representative of the aerospace group slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"You're talking complete nonsense!"
You yourselves can't even produce a high-precision gyroscope with three zeros, yet you have the nerve to turn around and blame others?
"You were the ones who imposed the technology blockade first, then you broke your promise under some pretext, and now you want to steal our technology by trickery? No way, we're leaving!"

The negotiations broke down completely, and the two sides parted on bad terms.

When the news reached China, the top management of the aerospace group was furious and completely shattered any remaining illusions.

The aerospace group made a swift decision: to immediately dissolve the Galileo project company and bring the Beidou satellite navigation system, which had been secretly being developed, into the spotlight!
The newly established "Beidou Navigation Co., Ltd." announced to the outside world that it will rely on its own efforts to overcome the three core key technologies of atomic clocks, Starlink communication, and high-precision navigation!
However, the aerospace group's negotiation team did not return to China immediately. Instead, they traveled to various countries in the European continent to seek new cooperation opportunities.

In addition to basic components, a key requirement was prominently listed on the negotiation list: a supplier of ultra-high precision gyroscopes with an accuracy of 0.001°/h to 0.0001°/h!
Almost simultaneously with the announcement of the establishment of Beidou Company, the landscape of the domestic in-vehicle navigation market was also quietly changing.

Gaode Navigation, which had been relentlessly suppressed by navigation giant Careland, keenly sensed a huge business opportunity.

Once the domestically developed Beidou system is developed, GPS's monopoly will inevitably be broken. Instead of passively waiting for the right opportunity, we should proactively embrace change and seize the opportunity!

There is actually more than one company in China that has full confidence in the Beidou navigation team.

Baidu, which always "gets up early but arrives late," and the senior management of Gaode Company made a decisive move this time, announcing a strategic cooperation with the still-infant Beidou Navigation Company.

Even more shockingly, Gaode announced that its mobile personal navigation app will be permanently free!
Although at this time, Beidou only had 7 satellites in orbit, which netizens jokingly called "Big Dipper Seven Stars", its positioning accuracy was indeed inferior to the mature 24-star North American GPS.

But it's free!

free!

These two words possess an irresistible magic for domestic internet users.

Overnight, the rankings of navigation apps on App Store underwent a stunning reversal!

The Kailide mobile app, which once held the top spot with an annual fee of 1800 yuan, plummeted like a torrent of diarrhea!

Instead, "Gaode Map - Beidou Version (Free)" saw a meteoric rise in downloads and rapidly growing positive word-of-mouth, rising like a rocket.

The staff at Careland scoffed at this.

During an internal meeting, the marketing manager mocked, "Free? Gaode is courting disaster. If the navigation is inaccurate, is it even a navigation system? You get what you pay for. For Gaode to support a 'toy' system with only 7 stars is a terrible move by a lousy strategist!"

They stubbornly believe that domestic users will eventually pay for "precision" and continue to adhere to their high-priced pricing strategy.

For the domestic car navigation market, this is indeed the situation as the marketing manager of KLD (Kailide) envisioned.
However, with the rapid development of Beidou, the 7 stars of Beidou became 36 stars of Tiangang, then 55 stars... evolving towards 72 stars of Disha, completely leaving GPS and Galileo behind.

With the significant improvement in navigation accuracy, in-car navigation systems were replaced by personal mobile navigation apps on smartphones. Kailide, on the verge of its IPO, collapsed midway through its journey, becoming a relic of the past.

West Seagull, Dutch Blue, Eindhoven.

A sense of tension, like that of someone who has just reached the summit, permeated the ASM headquarters.

With the world's first 38nm immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) NXE:3100 lithography machine last year, they finally surpassed established giants such as Nikon and Genor in Japan, as well as PE and GCA in North America, and officially ascended to the throne of the lithography machine industry.

In 2011, ASMI was a true global tech upstart, having just dethroned the old king and ascended to the throne through technological iteration!
However, the joy of reaching the summit did not last long.

President Peter Winnick was somewhat anxious. According to Moore's Law, lithography technology is iterating rapidly, but their lead is only one generation. Theoretically, others can catch up in three years, and the next breakthrough will take five years. Their lead is not secure.

In 11, unlike after ASML's EUV lithography machine went into mass production in 16, ASML still had a large number of followers in the DUV field. It was like rowing against the current, only half a step ahead of its peers. If it didn't advance, it would fall behind. It was far from being able to sit back and relax.

President Peter Winnick convened the core team and issued a firm order: "We must continue to invest resources to optimize the NXE3100."

Core objective: Improve the precision and stability of photolithography!
This is the foundation for maintaining ASML's throne and even for developing more advanced lithography machines, such as the EUV lithography machine currently under development!

President Peter Winnick believes that once ASML's EUV lithography machine is launched, the lithography machine field will only have two types of manufacturers: ASML's EUV lithography machines and other DUV lithography machines.

Once ASML monopolizes the EUV lithography machine market, it will truly be able to sit back and relax, making money effortlessly!
The CTO quickly broke down the task, identifying the need to improve the precision and stability of the lithography machine, which primarily relied on three pillars:

1. A purer and more stable light source system (laser).

2. A smarter and more powerful computational lithography algorithm.

3. Higher precision motion control and alignment technologies (the core of which is ultra-precision measurement and execution devices, such as ultra-high precision gyroscopes for nanometer-level stabilization and positioning of wafer stages and mask stages). Supply chain managers have been given significant responsibilities.

He quickly divided the team into three groups: one group went to investigate laser giants Simon and Chase, another group went to Silicon Valley to seek out top computational lithography software companies, and the last group was responsible for finding ultra-precision motion control solutions.

Paul was assigned to the ultra-precision technology group.

His colleagues were sent to North America, targeting the undisputed kings of the field—Honeywall and AEO (Allied Elactronics & Optics)—hoping to procure their top-of-the-line precision motion control modules.

Paul's mission was to travel to Asia to investigate companies in Japan, such as Dongzhi and TDK, that might possess the relevant ultra-precision technologies.

"Paul!"

The supply chain manager handed him the task list, adding, "Another thing I need to remind you is that the International Industry Fair will be held in Shenzhen this March. After your trip to Asia, why not stop by Shenzhen?"

"Keep an eye out for suppliers that can provide ultra-precision gyroscopes with an accuracy of 0.001°/h to 0.0001°/h. President Winnick is very concerned about this metric, as he believes it is crucial for the stability of our next-generation EUV lithography machine!"

Paul took the document, and as a seasoned technical expert, he couldn't help but chuckle wryly.

"Boss, are you sure you're not joking?"

The most advanced flagship model of the Hohneil, the GG1389, has a zero-bias stability of only 0.0015°/h, and it is a strategic material strictly controlled by the White House in North America!
A super-precision gyroscope with three zeros would never appear at an expo!
You want me to find a high-precision gyroscope in Asia with an accuracy of at least 0.001°/h, three zeros?

I think Asia, apart from neon lights, is a desert of ultra-precision technology. Looking for high-precision gyroscopes at the Shenzhen International Industrial Expo is simply a joke!

Paul felt that his boss's request was almost a pipe dream.

Asmay's supply chain manager shrugged helplessly.

“Paul, I know it’s difficult, but you also know that Winnick worked hard to bring ASM to this position, and he will not allow the next generation of EUV to fall behind because of any weakness in any link.”

Just think of it as a vacation in Shenzhen, and try your luck.

What if there's a surprise!

Paul sighed and stuffed the task sheet into his bag.

"Okay, I'll do my best, but don't get your hopes up too high!"

He was already planning how to "politely" take a cursory look at the industrial expo in Shenzhen after his trip to Japan.

That being said, are there any places in Shenzhen worth exploring?
Paul was a native Dutchman who had never set foot in that ancient country in the East.

In his preconceived notion, it was a place seemingly isolated from modern technology.

If it weren't for the 08 Beijing Olympics and last year's Shanghai World Expo, he wouldn't even know that this ancient Eastern country had already opened its arms and begun to actively embrace the world.

Meanwhile, in the mountain city, night was falling.

Accompanied by his second sister Chen Lan, Chen Mo got into the car driven by his brother-in-law, which was still the old black Hyundai Elantra that General Manager Feng of the factory owned for some years.

As the vehicle crossed the Jialinjiang Bridge, he fiddled with two small, exquisite metal pieces in his hands.

They are fixed in an acrylic box, and their shape is like two perfect works of art. Just like the aerodynamic shape of an airplane, they exude the unique beauty of biomimetic mechanical industry.

This is Chen Mo's masterpiece from his trip to the mountain city: the MYT-3 "Red Fire Queen Ant" gyroscope with an accuracy of 0.00001°/h and the MYW-3 "Red Fire Engineer" micro motor with an energy efficiency ratio of up to 92%.

This is a souvenir from the arduous journey, and also the prototype of the "motion sensing system" for the future Orange phone, as planned by Chen Mo.

The vehicle slowly drove up to the hillside viewing platform on the south bank.

Chen Mo opened the car door, and the cool night breeze of early winter in the mountain city brushed against his face.

"Xiao Mo! Our flagship store for oranges is right there! See it?"

He habitually looked up towards the peninsula in the river on the opposite bank, his gaze searching for the shadowy spot with a glimmer of light that his second sister had pointed out.

Although the interior of the "Half Orange Building" in the mountain city was not yet fully decorated, the exterior glass curtain wall and intelligent LED lighting system had already been installed.

Chen Lan made a phone call: "It's ready! We've arrived, turn on the lights!"

The next second, Chen Mo was frozen in place as if he had been struck by a spell. His pupils suddenly dilated, and his mouth opened slightly, but he could not make a sound.

On the opposite bank, a tall building with sharp lines and understated white light, which had been shrouded in shadow, seemed to have been enchanted after Chen Lan's phone call!
"Slap! Slap slap slap slap!"

Countless dazzling LED light strips instantly illuminated, outlining an incredibly smooth and rounded contour.

The warm orange light emanated from within, spreading gently yet firmly, transforming the entire building into a huge, exquisite, and adorable Q-version half-orange.

It is full, vibrant, and radiates a warm and energetic glow!

What's even more breathtaking is that the calm surface of the Jialin River perfectly reflects this dreamlike "half-orange" color!
Rippling water, shimmering light and shadow, the "half-orange" in the river seems to be breathing gently.

The bridge connecting the two banks of the river features a black light strip on its body, which acts like a precise tangent line, dividing the real Half Orange Building and its reflection in the river into two parts. Yet, through the magic of light and shadow, it miraculously connects them into a complete giant orange suspended between the river and the sky!
Mountain, water, city, lamp
At this moment, they blend perfectly, creating a breathtaking and magnificent three-dimensional picture!
This is no longer just a flagship store for Orange mobile phones; it has become a unique new landmark rising in the night view of the mountain city!

The neon lights of the surrounding buildings seemed to pale in comparison to the warm glow emanating from this giant "half-orange" light.

"Wow! Oh my god!"

It took Chen Mo a while to find his voice. He pointed to the opposite bank, utterly shocked. The more than 50 directly operated branches he had envisioned in the southwest had all turned into this giant orange in front of him.
Chen Lan stood beside him, the night breeze ruffling her hair, her face radiating immense pride.

"So, what do you think? Your second sister has good taste, right?"

Chen Mo finally realized what was going on. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that his second sister had misunderstood his intention to set up a shop.

But oh well, I guess this is a case of good fortune arising from a mistake!

In the future, we can definitely set up Shancheng as a transit warehouse for Orange Mobile phones in the southwest region. This will not only enable fast delivery and cover the southwest, west and northwest regions, but also greatly improve the efficiency of transit.

Chen Lan pointed towards the downstream of the Jialin River: "The lighting renovation of Hongyadong will be completed next year!"
By then:
Sunset over the long bridge, where two rivers converge; verdant cliffs, half orange blossoms reflected in the river.

To the east, the Jialin River is clear, reflecting our warm orange lights, creating the scene of "half orange reflecting on the clear river"; to the west, the Yangtze River is turbid, contrasting with the cool blue light and shadow on the cliffs, creating the scene of "emerald cliffs layered with red soup".

The contrasting clear and murky water features of the "Mandarin Duck Hot Pot" are absolutely stunning!
This is one of the eight new scenic spots in the future mountain city planned by the authorities – "Technological Food Hot Pot"!

Looking at the dreamlike scene before him and listening to his second sister's grand plan, Chen Mo was filled with emotion. He had originally only planned to open 50 branches in the Southwest, but he hadn't expected...
It cost nearly 1.9 million yuan, and this huge orange is standing here. Can he still say it needs to be demolished?

With the combined support of the second sister's misunderstanding and the unique urban planning, Orange's first landmark has become deeply integrated into the lifeblood of the mountain city in such a stunning way, becoming an indispensable part of its future dazzling night view!

Moreover, Chen Mo couldn't even imagine what the night view of Hongyadong, with its cold blue tones, would look like.
Little Soybean covers its face!
He couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, clapping his hands: "Second Sister, what else can I say? I'm impressed, I'm truly impressed by you, our family's hidden dragon and phoenix!"

Nowadays, "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix" is still a positive term!

This aesthetic sense is something else entirely—both your mothers and you are unparalleled geniuses!
Chen Mo was unaware that, in the eyes of many people, his aesthetic sense was also quite questionable!
What reputable company would use an orange as its logo?
"Second Sister! Your flagship store—no, your 'Half-Orange Building'—is absolutely blinding! It's blinding my titanium alloy eyes!"

Chen Lan didn't discern the truth in his words and proudly raised her chin: "Of course! Chengzi isn't afraid of them in Shancheng, and you shouldn't be either. Now is the time to shine, shine brightly and uniquely!"

"Ha! So Second Sister knew all along!"

Chen Mo finally understood his second sister's original intention. It seemed that Zhao Tiezhu had revealed Chengzi's situation to his second sister, so it was not good to blame her.

Sometimes, being high-profile is a way to protect yourself.

After all, the second sister was unaware that she was protected by golden light. She was just instinctively using the "Half Orange Building" to create momentum for him in the southwest and to provide him with a layer of public opinion protection.

In the darkness of night, on the banks of the Jialin River, the enormous "half-orange" quietly radiates a warm and resolute light, as if silently proclaiming the arrival of a new era.

The two tiny gyroscopes and micro-motors in Chen Mo's hands, embodying cutting-edge technology and his painstaking efforts, may contain energy that could stir up the world's winds and clouds even more than these dazzling lights.

The 2011 Shenzhen International Industrial Expo will be held in Longgang District in March. The expo will focus on the theme of "Innovation, Transformation and Strategic Emerging Industries", with a planned exhibition area of ​​150,000 square meters and eight professional exhibition areas.

1. CNC Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition

2. Industrial Automation Exhibition

3. Environmental Protection Technology and Equipment Exhibition

4. Information and Communication Technology Application Exhibition
5. New Energy and Power Electrical Engineering Exhibition
6. Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition

7. New Energy Vehicle Exhibition

8. Aerospace Technology Exhibition
Shenzhen has now fully launched preparations for the Expo.

It is worth noting that the newly established Takihawa New Area received special support from the city, and Zhang Weimin secured five high-quality exhibition recommendation slots along the main routes.

He learned from his old classmate in Chongqing that Orange Mobile had set up its "headquarters" in Chongqing, and that he was about to lose the leading position he had just acquired. This was terrible.

In order to improve the strained cooperative relationship with its potential leading company, Orange Technology, which has cooled since September last year, Zhang Weimin plans to assign Li Bin, who has been relatively quiet recently, to be in charge of recommending Orange Technology to participate in the exhibition.

(End of this chapter)