"Mr. Fang, do you think AI and JD.com will suppress us next?"

Inside the office, Gao Yan smiled and asked Fang Zhenzhen.

"That's obvious!"

Fang Zhenzhen said with great certainty: "The rise of Sunday Mall has greatly affected the business of JD.com and Taobao. Take the National Day shopping festival as an example. Compared with last year, Taobao's sales this year have dropped by 30%, and JD.com's sales have dropped by 26%, which has led to a continuous decline in the stocks of both companies."

Therefore, in preparation for the upcoming Double Eleven shopping festival, both Alpha and JD.com have launched massive advertising campaigns and significantly increased their discounts. So, even if they don't see us as a thorn in their side, they certainly see us as a major threat to them!

Gao Yan nodded: "Then in what ways do you think they will suppress us?"

Fang Zhenzhen said, "I think there are three aspects. First, in terms of logistics, both companies have their own logistics, especially JD.com, which has built logistics transfer stations and warehouses all over the country, which can deliver goods to customers faster. Second, in terms of suppliers, both companies have a huge influence. Once they take action at the source of goods, we may face a shortage crisis."

Regarding the third aspect of traffic, unless we are content with the status quo...

Otherwise, to enhance our influence and brand image, we still need substantial traffic support. Now that we've rejected Tencent, those two companies are jointly blocking our traffic. Without exposure, it's difficult for us to increase our website's daily active users and downloads!

Fang Zhenzhen's analysis was quite insightful, and Gao Yan agreed: "So, what do you think we should do?"

After a moment's thought, the other party said, "First of all, we should acquire a courier company so that we won't be at the mercy of others!"

"Do you have a company in mind?"

Gao Yan asked.

"Yes, I've got my eye on three courier companies: Sihai, Bida, and Chaosu. Sihai was founded three years ago, and its owner, Zhou Sihai, is very driven and has a strong personal charisma. To be honest, I've researched Sihai's information, and Sihai's success today is largely due to Zhou Sihai. The company is valued at 5 billion, but I don't think it's very likely that Zhou Sihai will sell the company."

Secondly, there's Bida Express. The owner of this company is a speculator who has started several businesses. In the previous ones, he either sold his shares and left or went bankrupt. He is a person who is eager for quick success and profit and is good at fooling people and shouting slogans.

Bida's valuation is around 3 billion, making it relatively easy to acquire.

Finally, there's SuperSpeed ​​Express, a subsidiary of a state-owned enterprise. Its biggest problem is its inefficient personnel management and current losses, despite a market capitalization of 1.2 billion!

"You know them so well, it seems you planned this all along!" Gao Yan laughed.

Fang Zhenzhen raised her head and said with considerable pride, "Of course! Do you think I'm just taking your salary and shares for nothing? I work very hard, okay?"

"I know I'm complimenting you!"

"Really?"

"real!"

"Let's continue. Let's talk about logistics transit stations and warehouses. This is more difficult because of policy changes. It's becoming increasingly difficult to acquire land, and it also costs a lot of money."

As for the final supply channels, I haven't thought of a good solution yet. After all, we need so many goods; we can't just rely on self-production and self-sales!

"No rush, let me think about it first!"

Gao Yan waved his hand: "Let's discuss the Fast Company matter first!"

"So, boss, which courier company have you chosen?"

Fang Zhenzhen asked curiously.

"First of all, I must remind you that we're not short of money!"

Gao Yan said, "Therefore, let's acquire it together as a three-way joint venture!"

Fang Zhenzhen hesitated for a moment, then said tactfully, "Wouldn't that be too wasteful? After all, there's quite a bit of overlap in the business scope of these three courier companies!"

This is similar to two courier companies having branches in the same area.

If the merger occurs, will both stores remain together, or will one store be closed?

Moreover, many of these stores are franchises.

You can't break a contract once you've signed it, can you?

If we don't break the contract, are we supposed to let our own people fight each other?

Gao Yan thought about it and realized that it was indeed true. He had money, but he couldn't waste it like that. It seemed that he had gotten a little too cocky lately and needed to reflect on himself.

So he said, "Then let's acquire Sihai first, and then acquire some small courier companies to fill the gaps in our business in those areas!"

"Alright!"

Fang Zhenzhen nodded: "What about the transit station and warehouse?"

Gao Yan thought for a moment and said, "You first send your team to inspect and select suitable transit stations and warehouses across the country. I will handle the rest!"

Gao Yan thought to himself that he was now a rising star in the martial arts world, and that he had established friendly relations with several martial arts families because of the medicinal wine.

It's difficult for ordinary people to acquire land, but it's not difficult for martial arts families.

Once he selects a target, he can then ask a local martial arts family or sect for help, and he believes they will not refuse him.

"By the way, is there enough money in the company account to acquire the courier store?"

"enough!"

Fang Zhenzhen said, "If it's not enough, we can actually get a loan from the bank. In Daxia, it's almost impossible to find a company like ours that operates without debt!"

Why take out a loan if you have money?

Gao Yan said calmly.

Fang Zhenzhen earnestly said, "Boss, actually, even if you don't lack money, you can still take out a loan. This is also an opportunity to increase our company's network and influence. For example, if a company has borrowed tens of billions from a local bank and suddenly encounters a crisis and faces the risk of bankruptcy, do you think the bank would help find a solution for that tens of billions of debt?"

"That makes sense!"

Gao Yan nodded: "Then let's take out a loan!"

“Okay, boss. Actually, banks have approached me before, but I didn’t agree!” Fang Zhenzhen said.

"By the way, I have a good relationship with Longxing. I'll give you their bank manager's contact information. You can give them a share!" Gao said.

"Yes, boss!"

The two chatted for a while longer before Gao Yan prepared to leave.

But Fang Zhenzhen grabbed his hand.

"What, are you lusting after my body?"

Gao Yan joked that he actually knew what Fang Zhenzhen wanted to do by grabbing him.

"Boss, the wine you gave them is gone!"

"Take this, but be careful you don't become an alcoholic!"

Gao Yan casually reached into his pocket and handed Fang Zhenzhen a bottle of medicinal wine.

Fang Zhenzhen blinked again. Gao Yan clearly didn't have anywhere to keep the medicinal wine, so where did he take it from?

Qian Bao'er's company is downstairs.

There's no reason not to flirt with Qian Bao'er now that we're here.

Unfortunately, Gao Yan was disappointed.

Qian Bao'er wasn't at the company; she had gone out to discuss business.

So Gao Yan had no choice but to go back to school.

Five o'clock in the afternoon.

Gao Yan received a WeChat message from Zhuge Qianqian. His grandfather had finished looking at the feng shui for someone today, stayed overnight, and would arrive in Nandu tomorrow morning.

I checked the schedule, and I have class tomorrow morning.

Looks like I'll have to take another day off.

So, after class, Gao Yan asked Xu Lingfeng for leave and also gave him a pack of cigarettes.