Chapter 577: 14.36 billion in a single day! I'm just a mobile phone seller, why are you giving me a heavy machine gun?
Kategna Restaurant, Addis Ababa.
Zhou Jinling picked up a piece of barbecue with chopsticks and put it into his mouth. With a light bite, the aroma of the oil instantly spread between his lips and teeth, and the taste was even more tender and chewy.
Under normal circumstances, he would definitely take another sip of cold beer to relieve the greasiness, but at this moment, he had no interest at all.
Looking back on the past two and a half years, he had moved from Abyssinia to Nigeria, and had worked hard all the way before finally getting the position of General Manager of Sales for the East Africa Region.
But the mixed-race woman opposite him happened to cause trouble for him.
In the African market, Orange Technology implements two different settlement methods based on the comprehensive strength of dealers.
For dealers with annual sales exceeding 10 million, the "payment first, delivery later" approach is adopted, that is, the dealer pays the full amount first, and Orange Technology arranges delivery after confirming the payment has been received, thus ensuring a balance between financial security and delivery efficiency.
For core dealers with annual sales exceeding 100 million yuan, we provide a "pay 70% of the payment first, then ship the goods" model, and the remaining balance will be settled on a quarterly basis.
This operation is not only a recognition of an important sales channel, but also equivalent to an exclusive policy reward, with the aim of further consolidating the cooperative relationship between the two parties.
But just after March, the largest distributor in Abyssinia told him that the final payment for the first quarter could not be paid on time, and the order payment for the second quarter had to be offset with beef or guns.
I'm just a mobile phone seller. What's the use of your AK47, 56 submachine gun and 80 general-purpose machine gun?
In addition, if the dealer is replaced temporarily and the sales network is interrupted, the performance in the second quarter will be in jeopardy.
If this matter is not handled properly, the quarterly bonus for the first half of the year will most likely only be at the lowest level. More importantly, the opportunity for salary increase and promotion will also be lost.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm truly sorry. I don't want to do this, but the company currently has less than one million US dollars in foreign exchange funds available, and you refuse to settle in Birr."
Elita's face was full of helplessness, and her tone was a little apologetic.
In the past two years, since joining Orange Technology, she has quickly expanded her digital chain stores from first- and second-tier cities to third- and fourth-tier markets. Now, her annual sales have reached 300 million US dollars, and she is making a lot of money.
Under normal circumstances, she didn't want to offend Zhou Jinling, but ever since she won the mining rights to a copper mine last year, troubles have been coming one after another.
Later, she asked someone to find out, and it turned out that an Australian mining group had taken a fancy to the copper mine and offered a higher price. The industrial association felt regretful and forced her to voluntarily return the mining rights.
Otherwise, her foreign exchange quota will be blocked.
However, the vast majority of multinational trading companies only accept settlement in U.S. dollars.
As for the Abyssinian birr, the exchange rate fell by 17% in less than three months after the New Year.
Zhou Jinling doesn't dare to take these things!
He knew that in many African countries, printing machines used more paper than ordinary printing factories, and the local currency had little credibility at all.
"I have reported this to the group. Please wait for notification on how to handle it."
Zhou Jinling snorted coldly.
Qi Liang and Jin Xu, who were sitting next to him, had worked hard in Africa for two and a half years. Now one was a sales manager and the other a sales director, and they were considered Zhou Jinling's right-hand men.
Both of them looked worried, concerned about their performance bonuses for the first quarter.
“In fact, if Mr. Zhou is willing, I can transfer the copper mining rights in Tigray State to your company.”
Elita rolled her eyes and asked tentatively.
Zhou Jinling almost laughed out of anger when he heard this.
He was not a fool. As early as when Elita was unable to pay the balance, he had privately investigated the reason.
The other party clearly wanted to push all the troubles onto him and make him the scapegoat!
"I don't want to be shot on the road." Zhou Jinling said with a sneer.
Although the public security in Abyssinia is relatively good compared to other parts of Africa, you can still often see scrapped cars that have been turned into hornet's nests by AK47s on the streets.
Although the company established the Wind Falcon security company in South Africa and sent a group of people to protect the safety of employees and property in the Asbeba market, there were only a dozen people in total.
In this foreign country, it might be able to deter some unscrupulous small businessmen, but it can't scare the industrial association, which is a local tyrant that resells mineral resources and can call on hundreds of soldiers at any time.
Elita smiled awkwardly and immediately realized: Zhou Jinling knew his predicament.
She sighed slightly and couldn't help but feel regretful. She should never have gotten involved in the mining industry.
This line of work is too complicated!
Zhou Jinling took a few bites, put down his chopsticks, and then looked at his phone. The company did not respond.
He took a tissue, wiped his mouth, and stood up to leave.
At this moment, the cell phone in my pocket rang.
Zhou Jinling quickly took it out and after seeing the caller ID, he immediately pressed the answer button.
Three minutes later, Zhou Jinling slowly hung up the phone, turned to look at Elita and said, "For the balance of the first quarter, 70% will be paid in beef and 30% in firearms. I'll give you another month. If you still can't resolve the payment issue, I'll distribute your purchase share to other dealers."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for helping me."
After hearing this, Elita responded with gratitude.
The final payment of 22.5 million US dollars was finally exchanged for 3,800 tons of beef, 1,000 Type 56 submachine guns, 800 AK47s, 300 Type 80 general-purpose machine guns, 100 SVD Dragunov rifles, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and some ammunition.
Zhou Jinling couldn't help but be shocked when he received the money.
He didn't know what his boss wanted these guns for, but he was a smart man and didn't ask what he shouldn't ask and didn't say what he shouldn't say.
The beef was taken away by him, and the guns were taken away by Fengxuan's security personnel.
Zhou Jinling returned to the company and looked at Chen Yansen on TV. Chen Yansen was attending the Qingsong Symposium. He was clearly dressed in a well-tailored suit and looked like a successful entrepreneur, but the boss seemed to have other thoughts.
"Brother Zhou, what do you think Brother Sen bought the guns for?" Jin Xu lowered his voice and asked cautiously.
"Of course it's to protect us! Have you forgotten what happened in Nigeria last year? Someone pried open the door of our store in the middle of the night with an AK47. If it weren't for Feng Falcon's colleagues, we might have lost everything."
Without waiting for Zhou Jinling to speak, Qi Liang rushed to answer.
Africa is indeed a chaotic place, but the reason why the three people don't want to leave is very simple: they can earn a lot and the prices are low. A pound of beef costs more than ten yuan, 600 yuan can hire a nanny, and 1,000 yuan can hire a driver.
Even Jin Xu, who has the lowest salary, earns no less than 20,000 yuan a month.
This money was enough for him to live an aristocratic life in Abyssinia.
There are nannies and chefs at home, and drivers and bodyguards when traveling.
Choose any beautiful girl with fair skin and long legs!
You know, there is no limit on the number of wives you can marry in Abyssinia.
If I return to China, what can I do with 20,000 yuan?
Buying a square meter of house in Shanghai or Yanjing?
at the same time.
Inside Fengxuan's headquarters building in South Africa, Bai Zhenshan scratched his head, then grinned and thought to himself: With a gun in hand, I won't panic.
After two years of development, Fengshun has established branches in many places in Africa, with a staff of more than 600 people. Its main business is to be responsible for the industrial and personal safety of Chinese and Southeast Asian businessmen.
For example, some gold mines and copper mines are easily looted by rebels.
Of course, it is hard to say whether they are rebels or not.
With this batch of firearms, Fengxuan will be able to enhance its own strength and expand more security businesses.
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Jingzhao Yin, in a luxuriously decorated box.
Chen Yansen glanced at the words on the phone screen and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Pinbei is about to enter the African market. Orange electric vehicles, Orange electric fans, Orange clothing and Orange air conditioners will also open exclusive stores in Africa. Safety issues cannot be ignored.
Besides, as a legitimate businessman, Fengxuan is also a formal security company with complete gun licenses. What's the problem with buying some heavy machine guns and rocket launchers?
If others dare to sell, Mr. Chen dares to buy!
"Brother Sen, let me toast you. Yesterday, Dongfang's sales exceeded 3 billion. Tomorrow is the first day of the March 8th promotion, and we'll probably reach at least 6 billion. This is almost catching up with the level of the Double 11 promotion."
Handsome Dong held the wine glass and said with a smile.
He didn't expect that after fully turning to Senlian Capital, he would receive massive resource support.
Although every resource position and every visit traffic has to be purchased with money, compared with the previous publication price, Dong also received the treatment of a "godson".
"Cheers, and by the way, kill Lao Ma!"
Chen Yansen and Liangzaidong raised a glass and said lightly.
Seeing this, Ye Qiuping picked up a bottle of Moutai and filled it up for Mr. Chen.
On the right side of Liu Qiangdong sat a pretty girl with a cute face and a slim figure. She looked at Ye Qiuping and was busy pouring wine for her boyfriend.
"If you ask me, Ma Liyun just has the advantage of taking the initiative. What's so great about him?"
Zhou Hongyi's cheeks flushed as he spoke carelessly.
Others may be careful with their words and actions after drinking, but Lao Zhou is not like that. He just starts cursing.
Lei Yijun shook the wine glass gently, sneering in his heart: It's because Ma Liyun wanted to invest in 360, and you couldn't agree on the price with him. You are such a fence-sitter.
In his opinion, Ma Liyun's cooperation with 360 would just anger Chen Yansen. Then he would want to see whether 360 mobile phones could still get technical support from Orange Technology.
But the two parties failed to reach an agreement!
Chen Yansen smiled. He knew it very well but was too lazy to point it out.
As a businessman, his life is like a pendulum, swinging left and right in order to maximize profits.
"Are you guys coming to the party tonight? I've invited a few female celebrities, including Xiao Rizi and the big foreigner from the north."
Zhang Chaoyang yawned and asked as if no one was around.
After all, he was either drinking or on his way to drinking all day.
For him, bars, parties and boat trips are just a different place to drink.
In the box, except for Chen Yansen and Liu Qiangdong who brought their female companions, Lei Yijun, Zhou Hongyi, Ding Lei, Chen Nian and Jia Yaoting all came alone.
"Charles, I won't go." Liu Qiangdong said, pointing to his girlfriend beside him.
A man can be a scumbag, but he can't be too scumbag.
After hearing what Lao Liu said, Zhang Zetian felt relieved.
You had a lot of fun last time!
Zhang Chaoyang complained in his heart.
"I have a meeting tomorrow, and it's getting late. I'm leaving now. You guys can chat slowly."
Chen Yansen looked at his watch, stood up and said.
With his status, he can go if he wants to, and no one dares to say anything if he doesn't go.
"Brother Sen, let me see you off." Liu Qiangdong was very enthusiastic.
Zhang Zetian looked at the 40-year-old Liu Qiangdong, who kept calling the 22-year-old Chen Yansen "Brother Sen", but there was no surprise on his face.
After all, she was born into a merchant family, and she was influenced by it since she was a child, which made her understand a truth early on: strength is respected, and the eldest brother is not limited by age.
"Old Liu, I've already told Huang Zheng about next month's 618 Merchant Launch Conference. Please send someone over to combine the purchase orders from both companies."
Chen Yansen put his arm around Handsome Dong, and the two of them walked out of Jingzhao Yin arm in arm.
What this means is that a larger order size can be used as a condition for obtaining a lower purchase price from the supplier.
Only with low prices, fast logistics and good service can we retain customers.
Liu Qiangdong agreed with this and nodded in agreement quickly.
Chen Yansen sat in the back seat of the Hongqi L5, waved to the handsome man Dong, and signaled Lao Huang to drive back to the hotel.
It was not until the car drove onto the overpass that the smile on Liu Qiangdong's face faded slightly.
Not long after, Chen Yansen and Ye Qiuping returned to the Westin suite.
"Sir, what is my identity tonight?" Ye Qiuping took off her coat, wearing only a white turtleneck sweater. She sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing her bare feet back and forth on Mr. Chen's calves.
"Don't you have any ideas or creativity of your own?"
Chen Yansen asked unhappily.
"..." Master Ye's face froze and he spat secretly: I want you to be my youngest son, do you agree?
The next morning, CCTV morning news.
Chen Yansen appeared in the camera of CCTV reporters again, this time attending a symposium and sitting in the C position. On his left was Huawei's chairman Ren Zhongfei, and on his right was Lenovo's Liu Chengzhi.
Lei Yijun, Liu Qiangdong, Ding Lei, Dong Mingzhu and others were all in the second row, and only half of their faces could be vaguely seen.
And Chen Yansen was at the center of the picture throughout!
At the same time, the e-commerce war between Pinbei, Yaomao and Yidong also broke out.
Kuaipao Flash Sale acted as a pioneer and snatched away a small half of the orders from Yaomao Supermarket. The product titles directly read: "Cat-killing price" and "Buy at a high price and get double the compensation."
First, capture the user's mind with the product slogan of genuine products at good prices;
Second, with a delivery time of 29 minutes, it has overturned the fulfillment service standards of e-commerce.
The other side.
Zhang Yifeng led Lazada's operations team to conquer the Southeast Asian market.
In the urban centers of the six countries of Java, Malaysia, Luzon, Siam, Temasek and Nan'an, more and more Yunsu couriers are traveling among them. Ninety percent of them are locals, and the remaining ten percent are core members transferred from China to serve in grassroots positions such as station managers and supervisors.
"1.97 million US dollars! Damn, it's less than 2 million!"
Zhang Yifeng stayed in the company until twelve o'clock, and looking at the final transaction amount at 0 o'clock, he couldn't help but curse in a low voice.
Far away in Luzhou, all the employees of Pinbei were cheering and celebrating.
The total sales on March 7th totaled 14.36 billion!
(End of this chapter)
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