“I put up a billboard in front of their store and took the opportunity to promote S Appliances’ new products.”

"Of course, it's impossible for them to retaliate in the same way; we're surrounded by advertisements," Lin Ziyan said with a faint smile.

Since they can come to her door and steal her customers, she can also use a more direct approach to get their customers to come to her.

However, she didn't expect the effect to be so good...

Lin Ziyan flipped through the list and continued, "Han Renji made a bet with me: if the sales volume of air conditioners reaches 10,000 units, he will persuade S Electrical Appliances Group to give our electrical appliance store the exclusive agency rights."

Fang Jie's eyes widened. Exclusive agency?

She had asked Han Renji before, and he said that S Electric's products were almost all sold to people sent by the group to open up the market, and no one was given the right to distribute them.

Most stores overseas are self-operated.

"No, how could you only bet on this?" Sister Fang squinted, her gaze towards Lin Ziyan becoming complicated.

Although she knew Han Renji first, Lin Ziyan was able to get Han Renji to grit his teeth and give priority to the electronics store.

Their relationship is much stronger now than Fang Jie's.

The sales director of S Appliances doesn't just make bets with people randomly.

Moreover, while the exclusive agency sounds good, doesn't the bulk of the profits still go to S Electric Appliances?

Lin Ziyan smiled slightly. "Sister Fang, exclusive agency rights are already a rare find."

She thought to herself, "As expected of Sister Fang, she really thinks of everything."

"Don't try to fool me, there must be something else..." Fangjie whispered.

But Lin Ziyan didn't intend to say, keeping it a secret.

Hairun Electrical Appliances City's advertisements almost cover the main streets of Fuzhou.

Their advertisements can be seen everywhere in Hai County as well.

Yihe Electronics City lowered its prices directly, but the effect was mediocre, and gradually the store became deserted.

At this moment, Chen Yi had no time to pay attention to the electronics store; he was in Beijing drinking with someone.

Regardless of his status as a member of the Chen family, everyone is equal in the business world.

No matter who you are, if you want to get orders, you need to show sincerity.

What is sincerity?

That means getting together and drinking to your heart's content.

Chen Yi returned to Beijing this time specifically to secure this large order.

"Chen Yi, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but I promised Yan Zhou before, and... I can't break my promise." A man with slicked-back hair sat on the sofa.

He had two PR girls on either side of him, and he looked very friendly with a smile on his face.

Only those who have actually done business with him know how ruthless he can be.

They'll drive the price down to the lowest possible level, and if they see the other party is easy to bully, they'll even set traps for them.

He wouldn't dare do that when doing business with Yang Yanzhou, because the other party would quietly reject all his requests.

But there was one thing he admired: Yang Yanzhou had managed to insure his goods without him losing face.

I only accepted Chen Yi's invitation today because of the Chen family.

But you can't skimp on the drinks you're supposed to have.

Chen Yi's smile froze. "So, Brother Ren is just making fun of me now?"

He has never been treated like this before.

My stomach feels like it's on fire.

"Where? We're just having a meal. Besides, if you can offer a lower price than that kid Yan Zhou, I might be willing to talk to you." A hint of mockery flashed in Brother Ren's eyes, but with his smiling face and the dim lighting, it was impossible to tell.

Chen Yi tightened his grip on the wine glass. Another low price?

He now instinctively rejects the word.

To outsiders, it seemed like he had won the price war with Hairun Electric Appliances, but only he knew in his heart that he had only won face and actually lost money.

Does the shipping industry also have to use low prices to get orders?

Chen Yi lowered his eyes, concealing the irritation in them.

"What price did he offer you?" Chen Yi asked casually after taking a sip of his drink.

He comforted himself with the thought that shipping profits were quite substantial, unlike electrical appliances.

Brother Ren made a gesture, still smiling.

He didn't know how profitable shipping was; he only knew that the industry was very complex.

After delivering the goods to the designated port, to avoid returning empty-handed, you need reliable connections to help with operations.

Otherwise... you might end up losing everything...

Chen Yi only saw that Yang Yanzhou and his shipping company were making a fortune, unaware of the intricacies involved.

He used to do business in China, and he relied on the Chen family's connections.

But once they leave China, who will still recognize the Chen family?

“I’ll pay this amount…” Chen Yi also made a gesture, but with one less finger, which meant he would lose 20,000 to 30,000 yuan in shipping costs.

A smile spread across Ren Ge's eyes. "Then this order is for you."

He spoke with perfect tact, not letting Chen Yi gain any advantage.

Chen Yi was so drunk that he had no idea that what he meant by "grabbing an order" was just one order, not an order from the Ren Group.

Brother Ren isn't stupid. He's been in business for so many years, he can tell what Chen Yi is capable of.

In terms of backing, he isn't without powerful connections, but they're just not the ones who should be publicly acknowledged.

So he's not afraid of the Chen family coming after him for setting Chen Yi up.

Of course, he was also leaving himself a way out, since he felt more at ease doing business with Yang Yanzhou and his safety was guaranteed.

"Chen Yi, let's drink until we drop tonight!" He refilled Chen Yi's glass.

The atmosphere in the private room became lively, and everyone drank and chatted without restraint.

When they mentioned Lu Yunshen, they all subconsciously looked at Chen Yi.

"Why are you looking at me? It's not like I forced Lu Yun Shen to marry a country girl."

"Don't say that, he and Yang Yanzhou are truly brothers, both marrying down-on-their-luck wives who are a burden." Chen Yi was already nine-tenths drunk.

Ren didn't respond and didn't participate in their conversation.

If we're talking about admiration, he genuinely respects Lu Yun Shen from the bottom of his heart; his connections abroad alone are something he can only dream of.

As for Yang Yanzhou, needless to say, he dared to leave the Yang family and marry the granddaughter of the Pei family, so Brother Ren thought highly of him.

But Ren Ge really doesn't think much of Chen Yi, who relies on his family.

He himself is not a good person, but that doesn't mean he lacks the ability to judge people.

News of what happened in Beijing reached Yang Yanzhou the next day.

He merely raised an eyebrow; he wasn't angry.

If Chen Yi takes on Ren's order, he'll only get ripped off.

Yang Yanzhou knew perfectly well who Ren Feng was.

"Brother Shen, Chen Yi stole our order and is ruining our reputation in Beijing. Should we teach him a lesson?" Yang Yanzhou lazily looked at the office sofa.

Lu Yunshen didn't even look up. "Do I need to teach you how to deal with people?"

He knew what Chen Yi was going to say without even asking.

The Beijing social circle is only so big. If Chen Yi said something to him in his own territory, how could he not know?

They're just making sarcastic remarks about his marriage.

Yang Yanzhou touched the tip of his nose, then looked at him in shock, realizing what had happened.

"You...Tingyuxuan is a place you and Brother Lou run?"

He asked tentatively, but deep down he was pretty sure.

Yang Yanzhou knew what Chen Yi was talking about because there were people he knew at that dinner party.

The waiters at Tingyuxuan are known for their tight-lipped nature, which is why everyone likes to dine there.

Lu Yun Shen glanced at him but didn't say anything. He simply put the blueprints in a bag and prepared to throw them to Professor Wu.

Otherwise, this place would soon become a branch of the Peking University Research Institute.

Mechanical experts are flocking to his factory...