Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

The mother and her two sons talked a lot that day, covering everything from the secret histories of major European and American families to the international situation.

Each topic was like opening a new window, allowing Henry to glimpse the mysterious and fascinating side of the world.

It wasn't until 7 p.m., when the last rays of sunlight faded from the sky outside, that the conversation finally ended, thanks to a reminder from the housekeeper, Maria. They then got up together and headed to the restaurant to enjoy a luxurious American meal.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thin mist and gently bathed every corner of the city, Henry had already begun his busy day.

He rode in a convoy and went straight to the North American headquarters of the science fiction arcade.

The building occupies more than 10,000 square feet and has a very modern exterior design. The sign in front of the door has also been replaced with a new logo that resembles a sci-fi arcade game, making it particularly eye-catching in the morning light.

The lobby on the first floor is spacious and bright, with high ceilings and large windows that allow sunlight to pour in and illuminate the entire space.

The floor is paved with gleaming marble, occasionally adorned with a few vintage-patterned floor mats, which are both practical and an artistic expression.

The reception area was decorated with wood paneling, which was popular at the time, and a huge neon sign hung above it, with the words "Sci-Fi Arcade" flashing in a mesmerizing light.

The reception desk is made of the currently popular heavy wood, with a finely polished surface that reveals the natural wood grain, and is trimmed with metal. Several receptionists in uniform are operating the latest Apple II computers, and rows of neat wooden filing cabinets are arranged around them.

The game experience hall occupies one side of the space. Although the decoration is not yet fully completed, the brand-new game machines are already neatly arranged, waiting to be started.

Some of them resemble the cockpit of a spaceship, while others look like the control center of a future world. Their sturdy metal shells are rounded, making them both safe and stylish.

The walls were painted in bright colors, which complemented the colorful lights on the game consoles, creating an exciting atmosphere.

The second floor, which is led by the staircase, is the hardware research and development department.

Although some areas are still covered with dustproof cloth, most workstations have been set up and are equipped with the latest computers and other research and development equipment.

Soft fluorescent lights illuminated the entire floor, providing engineers with a warm and efficient working environment.

The software development area on the third floor is equally vibrant, with an open layout that makes communication very convenient.

The workstations are separated by low partitions, which ensures a certain degree of privacy without hindering interaction between colleagues.

Motivational slogans hung on the walls, and the small meeting rooms were decorated in a warm and creative way.

Each workstation is equipped with a high-performance workstation computer, and reference books and notebooks are neatly arranged on the table.

"Young Master Henry, it is a great honor to meet you."

Just as Henry was about to head to a higher floor, a well-dressed middle-aged white man hurriedly came to greet him.

He wore a sophisticated grey pinstripe suit, paired with a crisp white shirt and a deep red tie. His hair was neatly styled, his beard was perfectly trimmed, and his eyes behind his glasses gleamed with wisdom.

"Robert, it's a pleasure to meet you too. From now on, just call me Henry or Boss."

"We'll be partners from now on, so don't be so formal."

Henry responded with a smile.

This man is Robert Miller, the president of Sci-Fi Arcade North America.

Although Henry had only met him through a photograph the day before, he immediately recognized his business partner.

"Okay, Boss."

After a brief handshake, Henry began to express his approval of the company's renovation progress: "Robert, the layout and atmosphere here have exceeded my expectations. It seems that you and your team have indeed put in a lot of effort."

"Thank you for your praise, Boss."

This is largely thanks to Miss Anne; I was merely carrying out her design.

Robert answered humbly while simultaneously guiding Henry to continue to the fourth floor.

This is the administrative office area, which includes Robert's office, meeting rooms, and some spaces for high-level decision-making.

The design of this area is more modern and minimalist, emphasizing practicality and functionality, while also retaining some personalized elements, such as the bookshelves in Robert's office displaying his personal collection of artworks and books, and the photos of him with well-known figures in the industry hanging on the wall.

Henry sat down in his private office on the fourth floor, with the financial statements that Robert had just handed him spread out in front of him.

This report was prepared by a newly hired finance staff member named Linda Smith.

Henry browsed through the reports, which clearly recorded the company's various expenditures on renovations, equipment purchases, and initial operations. Every expense was listed in detail and in a clear and organized manner.

"Linda did a great job; this report is very clear and concise."

"During this period of intense work, has the union been quiet?"

To ensure that the arcade machines that were about to arrive by sea could be put on the market as soon as possible, Robert specially accelerated the company's renovation progress;

This forced the renovation workers to work overtime to ensure everything went according to plan.

Upon hearing Henry's question, Robert nodded with a relaxed smile and said, "We communicated with the union in advance, explained the urgency of the project, and promised to provide appropriate overtime compensation and additional benefits."

In addition, we have increased rest time and provided tea breaks to ensure that the physical and mental health of our workers is not affected.

So far, everyone has been very understanding and supportive.

"Yes, very good."

Henry nodded in satisfaction after hearing this.

In a society like the United States that respects labor rights, it is simply impossible to allow workers to work unlimited overtime without reasonable compensation, as is the case in China.

If that's the case, the union won't be a pushover.

If they cause any trouble, it won't be something that can be covered up by 1.5 times the renovation cost.

Have you communicated with the Hong Kong factory?

Do you have a basic understanding of sci-fi arcade games?

Henry asked, his gaze still fixed on the detailed financial statement.

Upon hearing this, Robert immediately gave an affirmative answer: "Yes, Boss, I have already had preliminary discussions with the production factory in Hong Kong..."

According to my latest understanding, excluding existing orders, Hong Kong currently has 7670 American Block game consoles and 9600 Pac-Man game consoles in stock.

If there are no problems with the supply of raw materials, approximately 2200 game consoles can be produced per day.

However, due to surging market demand, even with the acquisition of several established factories to expand production capacity, it is still difficult to fully meet the order demand brought about by the expansion.