Tech startup: I really do make mobile phones!

Chapter 220 Orange's New Home

In the newly completed office building conference room of the Yuancheng New Energy Industrial Base, the windows are bright and the tables are clean, and there is still a faint smell of new decoration materials in the air.

Around the rectangular conference table, a group of senior executives from Yuancheng New Energy sat upright.

General Manager Xu Mingyuan sat firmly in the main seat, with Liu Jiping, the production manager with a calm expression, on his left and Liu Mingzhen, the technical director with a slightly furrowed brow, clearly preoccupied with the technical challenges, on his right. Below them were the heads of the company's various important departments.

Today marks the official completion of the renovation and decoration project of the two former Guohong Grade A office buildings, now renamed Yuancheng Building A and B, which has been officially accepted.

The administrative manager in charge of this project is standing in front of the projection screen, giving a final presentation.

"Mr. Xu, colleagues!" The administrative manager's voice was loud and clear, filled with the joy of the project's successful completion: "Both Buildings A and B of the Yuancheng Building have now been fully renovated and decorated to the highest standards, and the third-party acceptance reports have both passed!"

He skillfully switched between PowerPoint slides, displaying the building's basic parameters.

"Both buildings are 22 stories high, with a standard floor area of ​​about 1500 square meters and a floor height of 3.5 meters. They are located next to the intersection of Metro Line 4 and Line 6, making transportation extremely convenient."

The building standard is Grade A, with high-end configurations in public areas such as the facade, lobby, and elevator hall.

Each building is equipped with 6 passenger elevators, of which 2 are standard configurations and 4 are high-efficiency elevators that operate in sections with alternating odd and even numbers.

The complex has over 750 parking spaces, both above and below ground, and a green space ratio exceeding 35%.

Next, he focused on introducing the detailed functional plan of Building A, which is the office building for Yuancheng New Energy's own use.

Lower zones (floors 1-7):

The first and second floors feature a grand lobby, corporate showrooms, cafes, convenience stores, and other commercial amenities.
The 3rd and 4th floors house 15 multi-functional meeting rooms and a large conference center that can accommodate nearly 1 people.
Floors 5-7 are the core office area, featuring a mix of open workstations and private offices.

Central area (floors 8-14):

Floors 8-10 are the main areas for technology research and development, housing laboratories, data centers, and testing areas;
Floors 11 and 12 are for administrative and senior management offices;

Floors 13 and 14 are thoughtfully designed with recreational amenities such as staff lounges, gyms, and tea rooms.

High floors (floors 15-22):

Floors 15-18 are the core area for new energy business, including a product showroom and customer reception area;
Floors 19 and 20 serve as showcases for cutting-edge technologies, including perovskite solar energy and gaseous lithium technology.

Floor 21 is the equipment floor;
The 22nd floor features a comfortable rooftop garden and observation deck.

"We also referenced international green building standards!" the administrative manager added. "We adopted the company's latest energy-saving technologies, such as calcium-titanium solar cell curtain walls and rainwater harvesting!"

"In addition, we have optimized vertical transportation by installing a dedicated high-speed elevator for the company's senior leaders!"

After listening, Xu Mingyuan smiled with satisfaction, clapped his hands, and praised him generously.

“Excellent work! The planning is meticulous and thoughtful. I will have the finance department issue a separate project bonus to your administration department!”

The administrative manager, a close confidant of Xu Mingyuan, immediately replied humbly, "Thank you, Mr. Xu! This is all thanks to your trust and support. We were just doing our best to get things done."

Liu Jiping from the production department kept his eyes down, pretending not to hear the tacit interaction between his superior and subordinate.

However, the technical director, Liu Mingzhen, had no time to think about this. She was still pondering the research and development sketches about the second and third generation of calcium-titanium solar energy technology that General Manager Chen had just sent over. That was the real treasure in her eyes.

Xu Mingyuan cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention back.

"Alright, Building A is our own new home at Yuancheng. The administration department has completed the acceptance inspection. Next, all departments should immediately start to formulate a relocation plan."

I want to see our entire staff move into Building A of the Far Orange Building smoothly and efficiently within three weeks!

After saying that, he didn't forget the repeated urging from General Manager Chen's secretary, Zhou Yumeng, and turned to ask the administrative manager.

"How's the renovation of Building B going? That's the office space that General Manager Chen and his sister companies urgently need; the progress can't be delayed!"

The administrative manager immediately flipped to another document and reported, "Mr. Xu, the total construction area of ​​Building B is nearly 64,000 square meters!"

Based on the requirements submitted by our sister companies (Orange Technology, Orange Home Smart, and Zhicheng Procurement), we carried out targeted renovations on 17 floors.

It is expected to accommodate 1400 employees, with office areas, meeting rooms, and lounge areas all configured to standard sizes and with provisions for future expansion.

He explained the floor allocation in detail:

橙子科技将占据12-17层，橙家智能在5-7层，智橙统采在3-4层，1-2层为共享大堂和商业配套。

其中，10-11层核心的共享会议区和8-9层休闲区已经建设完成，橙子科技12-17层，所需的办公区和研发区也已全部改造完毕。

"Yes, prioritizing the needs of Orange Corporation is the right thing to do!"

Xu Mingyuan nodded and instructed his secretary, Xiao Zhang, "Contact President Chen's secretary, Zhou Yumeng, immediately!"
Take Building B.
In particular, inform her first of the news that the Orange Technology office area is ready.

Please inform General Manager Chen that the functional area is ready and Orange Technology can begin the onboarding process at any time!

Secretary Xiao Zhang immediately accepted the order and left.

Xu Mingyuan then made further arrangements regarding some details of Yuancheng's relocation, and then adjourned the meeting.

Almost at the same time that the news from Xu Mingyuan's secretary, Xiao Zhang, reached Zhou Yumeng.

In conference room number 2 on the 12th floor of the North China Strong Electronics Building, Chen Mo had already summoned He Jian from Orange Treasure Internet, Ye Xinghong from Orange Home Smart, and Zeng Baifang from Smart Orange Procurement.

Zhou Yumeng quietly entered the room and whispered a few words in Chen Mo's ear.

A knowing glint flashed in Chen Mo's eyes, and he nodded slightly.

He looked around at his three capable lieutenants and got straight to the point: "Gentlemen, the basic renovation of the office space prepared for us in Building B of the Yuancheng Building is complete."

This means that our four companies no longer need to crowd into the North China region!

Chen Mo's words invigorated everyone present.

Especially He Jian, whose business at Chengbao Internet expanded rapidly, and Chengzi had transferred its largest customer service team to Chengbao, so they had long felt that there wasn't enough space.

Chen Mo directly outlined the relocation sequence: "The relocation will proceed in three steps."

First, Orange Technology's headquarters completed the relocation within three weeks.

Orange Home Smart followed suit.

Finally, there's the Zhicheng centralized procurement system.

The overall goal is to ensure everything is settled before the Spring Festival!

He then made arrangements for the aftermath: "After we move out, the old office areas on the 12th and 13th floors of the Huabei Qiang Building will be allocated to Chengbao as reserved space for your future development!"

On He Jian's gloomy face, a slight smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he immediately made a promise.

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen! We will definitely plan it out well and distribute the business departments reasonably across the two floors to make everyone's office environment more spacious!"

Chen Mo nodded, then turned his gaze to Ye Xinghong and Zeng Baifang: "The biggest challenge in the relocation is the personnel."

Some employees will definitely be unwilling to move from the bustling core of Futian District in Shenzhen to an industrial base outside the Special Economic Zone.

You need to go down there and do a good job of mobilizing the employees, and fully understand their difficulties and wishes.

The company will provide support: employees who are willing to move there and rent a house nearby will receive a housing allowance of 1200 yuan per month; those who are willing to overcome commuting difficulties will receive a transportation allowance of 800 yuan per month.

We must do a good job of reassuring and calming the team; stabilizing the team is our top priority!

Ye Xinghong and Zeng Baifang nodded solemnly: "Understood, President Chen! We will do our best to ensure that most of the core employees can smoothly transition to the new office location!"

Chen Mo smiled and added a flexible option: "Of course, if there are special reasons why you can't go, we won't force you."

These employees were given three options:

First, he was transferred to Chengbao Internet's position at Futian.
Secondly, we will retain a lean channel team in North China to continue maintaining this most important distribution channel.

Third, let's go through the normal N+1 dismissal process!
In short, do our best to make proper arrangements!

"Yes!" The three of them responded in unison.

Chen Mo stood up and clapped his hands vigorously: "Alright! The new house is ready, now it's time for us to get moving! Everyone, go and get ready!"

Soon, the news that "the company is moving to the Longhua Yuancheng Building in Guanwai" spread like wildfire within the Orange Group companies, and then through various unofficial channels.

This was also a deliberate leak by Chen Mo to give the employees a heads-up.

The formal mobilization meeting was personally presided over by Gong Yun, the head of the logistics department, who explained in detail the relocation plan, subsidy policy, and the company's future development plan.

After the meeting, employees chatted in small groups. Two young programmers sipped their coffee and whispered among themselves:
"Have you heard? If you rent a place near the company, you can get a subsidy of 1200 yuan!"

"Yeah, I did the math. If we find three or four people to share an apartment in a complex that costs two or three thousand, each person can save several hundred yuan, which is equivalent to a raise!"

“An 800 yuan commuting allowance is not bad. I take the subway to and from work every day, and my monthly transportation costs are only two or three hundred yuan. I can still save more than five hundred yuan in pocket money.”

"President Chen is really going all out this time; the subsidy is much higher than the market average!"

"It seems the company really wants to retain us long-term employees. I'm planning to rent a place there. I've heard the environment is quite nice, and the rent in the urban village is cheap!"

This generous subsidy plan was indeed the result of Chen Mo personally increasing the amount after reviewing the finance department's initial conservative budget.

His goal was clear: to retain the experienced and business-savvy employees of Futian District as much as possible with sufficient sincerity.

After all, compared to renting dormitories near the Yuancheng base in the future, where the estimated cost per person for a four-person room is only around 280 yuan per month, the current investment in higher housing subsidies is more valuable in stabilizing the company team.

This housing subsidy of 1200 yuan is undoubtedly a strong signal from Chen Mo: the company values ​​every partner who grows together and is willing to pay real money for their stability.

The prelude to the relocation has begun, and the ever-growing fleet of the Orange Group is about to sail into a new, more spacious and modern building.

The relocation work is proceeding swiftly and efficiently.

Three weeks later, Orange Technology took the lead in completing the overall relocation from the North China Strong Electronics Building to Building B of the Yuancheng Building.

On a Monday morning, Chen Mo officially stepped into the new building that belonged entirely to the Orange Group for the first time.

He didn't disturb too many people, and only took his secretary Zhou Yumeng with him to inspect the newly completed functional areas, starting from the top 17th floor and going down floor by floor.

The brand-new office area is spacious and bright, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of sunlight. The open-plan workstations are neatly arranged and interspersed with lush green potted plants.

The dedicated R&D area is equipped with more comprehensive interfaces and security measures.

What impressed him most were the cleverly designed shared spaces.

Several large shared meeting rooms have been set up in key locations on several floors.

The glass partition makes the space feel open and airy, and the interior is equipped with the latest smart whiteboard and a hidden lift-up projection screen, supporting multiple meeting layout modes.

Some small discussion rooms even use sound-absorbing materials, providing convenience for teams that need a quiet brainstorming session.

What made Chen Mo smile even more was the meticulously planned employee rest area on almost every floor.

These areas are gently separated from the office area by colors or low cabinets, and are furnished with comfortable bar stools, beanbag chairs, high tables, and round stools.

It is equipped with a fully automatic coffee machine, water dispenser, and microwave oven.

The walls are decorated with Orange Technology's logo and some inspiring slogans about the company's culture, and the bookshelves in the corner are filled with books and magazines.

But among all the rest areas, the most eye-catching is undoubtedly the special "executive office" located on the 15th floor of "Xiao Mi's Home".

This is the official office of "Manager Mi," the company's mascot and a veteran employee.

It's called "Little Mi's Home," but it's actually Manager Mi's Q-version palace, so it could be called "Little Mi's Palace."

This is a space filled with childlike fun and healing power, offering a sense of spiritual comfort.

The entire area is designed in an exaggerated, cartoonish style with bright and lively colors.

Entrance signage:

A small, arched doorway decorated with cat paw prints and fish bones hangs above a delicate sign that reads "Manager Mi's Office" in cute handwriting.

Next to it is a cartoon lion cat head with a golden body and four white paws.

Core area of ​​the "office":

In the center of the room, there is a miniature "boss desk" shrunk down to the size of a cat and a "president's chair" covered with soft velvet.

On the table are miniature cartoon computer models and a ceramic cup with a cat's paw print (with a few cat sticks stuck inside).

Of course, there's also an orange slice ornament with "004-Xiao Mi" written on it.

"Document" storage area:

A "filing cabinet" shaped like a cat tree stands against the wall. Each shelf is filled not with documents, but with various cat toys, plush balls, and fish-shaped cushions.

Leisure and "meeting" area:

It's mainly an employee interaction area.

The floor was covered with an extremely soft and thick long-haired carpet, and scattered around several huge beanbag sofas and beanbag chairs designed to resemble cat beds.

The wall is decorated with a fun cat paw print, and next to it is an automatic cat teaser that waves at set intervals.

Inside a transparent acrylic cabinet are displayed various company merchandise items designed based on Xiaomi and Orange, including dolls, ornaments, stickers, T-shirts, keychains, etc.

Chen Mo even picked up a "Golden Cat Stepping on Orange" ornament and looked at it, wondering if the software design team had misplaced their skill points. It seemed like they were more suited to working on animation!
Amenities:

In the corner there was even a mini "water fountain" (actually an automatic circulating pet water fountain) and a "buffet station" (with clean cat bowls and automatic feeders).

"Viewing" windowsill:
The window seat, closest to the window, features a spacious and comfortable bay window sill covered with cushions.

This is Xiaomi's favorite spot to sunbathe and overlook the "landscape" since moving to her new home. It's also the best place for employees to take a break and relax.

The high level of amenities, rich details, and relaxed atmosphere of "Xiao Mi's Home" make it just as comfortable and popular as any executive's formal office.

Um... Chen Mo felt like he was becoming less than a cat!
But no way.

Firstly, Manager Mi has the support of the Orange General Manager, and secondly, she is deeply loved by her subordinates. Some employees from Orange Family and Zhicheng even travel "long distances" to "report their work" to her!
Chen Mo saw several employees who had arrived early at Orange Home and Zhicheng, watching Manager Mi sunbathing and chatting quietly on the beanbag sofa inside. The atmosphere was harmonious, and he couldn't help but nod.

After touring the public areas, Chen Mo arrived at his new general manager's office on the 16th floor.

Pushing open the heavy solid wood door, a large space that blends cutting-edge technology with practical taste unfolds before your eyes.

The office is decorated in a color scheme of dark gray, silver white and natural wood tones, with clean and simple lines that are both futuristic and warm.

Scenic Area/Reception Area:
To the right of the entrance is a spacious reception area, facing a full-length window.

The view from the window is excellent, offering views of the industrial park's green landscape and the distant city skyline.

Here you'll find a set of sleek white leather sofas and a geometrically shaped glass coffee table, perfect for informal meetings and conversations.

Fish viewing area:
The most eye-catching visual focal point in the office is undoubtedly a huge saltwater aquarium placed against one of the interior walls.

The aquarium is almost floor-to-ceiling, with an astonishing capacity, and it creates a complete coral reef ecosystem inside.

Under the lights, a variety of colorful saltwater fish, including clownfish, blue tangs, golden tangs, trident rockets, and angelfish, swim leisurely.

The coral sways gently with the current, infusing this technologically advanced space with a vibrant yet tranquil marine life.

A comfortable single sofa is placed next to the fish tank, making it convenient to sit and enjoy the fish.

Office area:
The core area of ​​the office.

A large desk, crafted from a single piece of walnut wood, exudes a sense of composure and stability.

Aside from the computer and telephone, there were not many other items on the table.

Behind it is a wall of built-in bookshelves, some of which have open shelves displaying books and industry awards, while others have hidden cabinet doors to keep things tidy.

The office chair is from a high-end brand that conforms to ergonomics.

Technology integration: The entire office's lighting, curtains, air conditioning, and even part of the fish tank's maintenance system are integrated into a single touch panel for easy adjustment.

The projection equipment is hidden in the wall, making it convenient to give presentations at any time.

Independent rest area:
At the innermost part of the office, a frosted glass sliding door separates a private rest area.

Inside, there is a comfortable single bed, a small wardrobe, and a simple shower room, for Chen Mo to use when working overtime or taking a nap at noon, fully considering the balance between work and life.

The entire office space is clearly divided into zones, which not only meet the needs of efficient office work and business reception, but also create a quiet environment for Chen Mo to relieve stress and think about decisions through the design of viewing windows, saltwater fish tanks and private lounges.

Chen Mo walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the increasingly busy park roads, and then looked back at the tank of leisurely saltwater fish. He was very satisfied with his new environment.

This will be his important command center for the next stage of Orange's development.

(End of this chapter)