Chen Ze adjusted his posture slightly, cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I invited you all here today not on my own initiative, but on the instructions of the top official of Shenzhen. He specifically emphasized that if any of you here are willing to invest in Shenzhen, the government will grant you a two-year tax exemption policy. In the second year, you will only need to pay half of the taxes."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was no commotion or astonishment in the conference room as he had expected.
On the contrary, the people present did not seem to react much to the news, as if it were something that was already commonplace.
Indeed, city leaders today are eager to attract these business elites to invest in their cities in order to improve their political achievements.
Therefore, similar preferential policies can be seen in many places.
Just then, Chen Mingyi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up. He was the owner of a well-known candy company and was quite famous in the industry.
With a smile on his face, he said slowly, "Vice President, let me be frank. The reason we are willing to travel all this way to investigate investment opportunities is not because of the preferential policies offered by the government."
He paused, looked around, and then continued, "Everyone knows that the market competition is so fierce these days. To gain a foothold and succeed in this industry, those so-called preferential policies are far from enough."
"What we really value is the opportunity to receive guidance from a billionaire like you. With your experience and wisdom to guide us, we can avoid some detours and develop faster."
Chen Mingyi's words clearly resonated with everyone present.
Everyone nodded in agreement, after all, who wouldn't want guidance from a successful person? In comparison, the preferential policies offered by the government seemed rather insignificant in their eyes.
Chen Ze saw all eyes on him, filled with expectation and longing.
At this moment, Chen Ze thought of his wolf pack business philosophy: his own strength alone is not true strength; he needs to empower those around him to form a powerful force.
So he slowly stood up, his gaze firm: "Since everyone trusts me so much, I will share with you the wolf pack business philosophy that I have always upheld. In the battlefield of business, we cannot be lone wolves fighting alone, but must become a pack of wolves working together in unity. I am willing to lead everyone to integrate resources and complement each other's strengths."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes gleamed with excitement. Chen Ze continued, "Next, I will form a business alliance where everyone will participate in projects, share risks, and share profits."
"The official preferential policies are an opportunity. We should seize this opportunity to build a high-quality industry based in Shenzhen. Once our foundation is stable, we can then go overseas to develop."
"Clap clap clap clap clap..." As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Daming took the lead in clapping.
Immediately afterwards, the others seemed to be infected by the enthusiasm and began to applaud enthusiastically.
Thunderous applause erupted in the reception room, echoing throughout the space.
Chen Ze smiled, raised his hands, and gently pressed them down to signal everyone to be quiet. After the applause gradually subsided, he continued:
"As everyone knows, the Chaoshan business community led by Mr. Li Ka-shing is now thriving in both Hong Kong and the mainland."
"Similarly, in Fujian Province, the Fuzhou business community also supports and helps each other overseas, sharing risks together. It is this spirit of unity that has forged the glorious Fuzhou business community."
Chen Ze's words echoed in the reception room, and everyone listened quietly, as if they could feel the glory and achievements of those merchant groups from his narration.
However, when Chen Ze finished speaking, the scene fell silent.
Many people felt a pang of shame, realizing that they had mostly focused on their own interests and had never truly considered the collective good.
This short-sighted behavior not only limits their personal development but also hinders the company's prospects.
It is undoubtedly impossible for one person to develop a company into a multi-billion dollar enterprise on their own. Just as there are few people in the world who can climb Mount Everest alone, this is a different story.
Even if an individual possesses great ability and talent, it is almost impossible to achieve anything without the favor of fate and the assistance of benefactors.
Just as everyone was immersed in reflection, Chen Yu, the CEO of Lanyu Group, who had been silent all along, stood up.
He said sincerely, "Vice President Chen, you are absolutely right. I was indeed too focused on personal gains and losses before. Now that I think about it, I was really short-sighted. I am willing to join this business alliance and work with you."
His words seemed to break the ice of silence, and others also expressed their willingness to abandon their past solo efforts and work together.
Just after Chen Yu took the lead in expressing his opinion, Chen Mingyi of Guangfeng Candy Group also stood up without hesitation. With a smile on his face, he said in a loud voice, "Vice President, I am very happy to join the business alliance. I believe that the wolf pack business philosophy will definitely help me rise to a higher level."
Immediately afterward, Chen Hansheng of Hongsheng Group also stood up, his words revealing a firmness and confidence: "I am also willing to join the business alliance family, and I strongly agree with the concept of sticking together for mutual support."
Before Chen Hansheng could finish speaking, Chen Minghao from Yuehai Real Estate Group stood up without backing down and expressed his willingness: "I am also willing to join the business alliance. I believe that on this platform, we can develop together and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results!"
Following Chen Minghao, Chen Daming slowly stood up, a faint smile on his lips, and then made his statement:
"I'm getting old, and my thinking may not be keeping up with you young people anymore. So, I've decided to hand over the position of president of the Chen Clan Chamber of Commerce to Chen Ze, hoping he can lead everyone on the road to prosperity. Now, please raise your hands to vote."
After he finished speaking, he was the first to raise his hand in agreement.
In a flash, everyone present raised their right hands, showing that Chen Ze held a significant place in their hearts, far surpassing Chen Daming, the chairman.
Seeing that everyone was in agreement, Chen Ze stopped refusing and said with a smile, "Since everyone thinks so highly of me, then I will temporarily accept the chairmanship transferred by Mr. Chen Daming. At the same time, I declare that Chen Daming will remain the vice president of our Chen Clan Chamber of Commerce. I think he is still in good health and more than capable of being the vice president."
Faced with Chen Ze's teasing, Chen Daming said irritably, "Hey Ze, look at my hair, it's all white. How can I still be strong?"
Chen Hansheng interjected, "Brother Ming, last time I caught you having a big brawl with your mistress in the office during the day."
"Hahahaha..."
A burst of laughter immediately filled the reception room.
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