The group nodded slightly, but the information they received was different. Li Guangfa's thinking was correct, but unfortunately, it was the thinking of a small businessman.
He thought he had the lifeline of these companies, and that they would obediently submit and be at his mercy. Little did he know that some people with a business mindset understand that when the overall environment is bad, even if one's own company is doing well, it is already on the countdown to its demise.
The next day, morning newspapers from all provinces and cities across the country were delivered to the newspaper office. The sky was just beginning to lighten, and the air was filled with a chill. The newspaper office worker sat in his seat, tightened his coat, picked up a newspaper, and glanced at it. The headline read: Changhong General Manager Zheng Gongjian angrily criticized the chairman of Guangfa Trading, saying that overseas exports are a new opportunity, not a tool to coerce the manufacturing industry.
The old man flipped through the pages and found that it was related to Jiafeng Electronics again. He put it aside and picked up another article with the title: "General Manager He of Panda Electronics calls on Jiafeng Electronics and Guangfa Trading to calm down and find new ways to export home appliances."
The old man flipped through the newspaper repeatedly, then stopped reading altogether; half of it was about Jiafeng Electronics.
The first golden rays of sunlight pierced the sky, and people came out of their homes. The streets became busy, though still dirty and chaotic. Compared to a few years ago, there were more people riding motorcycles, and people were wearing more colorful clothes.
Around 8 a.m., the manufacturing industry across the country was abuzz with excitement as so many industry leaders voiced their support for Jiafeng Electronics, leaving many in the industry puzzled.
Does someone like Lu Feng even have people speaking up for him?
But the reality is that today, newspapers and television stations are filled with bigwigs, all speaking out in support of Lu Feng. Some of them even harshly criticized the trading agency as a bloodsucker. Among them, the one who cursed the most was actually Liu, the president of Lenovo.
Many companies that rely on overseas markets have been dealt a heavy blow by these trading companies. The grudges didn't start overnight, but without them, their own goods can't be shipped out. It's both hateful and frustrating.
If there were any other way, these companies would have broken free long ago; continuing to cooperate is a compromise with the current situation.
Li Guangfa drank too much last night and woke up at 8:30. When he learned that things had gotten so big, he was also surprised. When he got to his office, there was a large pile of newspapers on his desk.
"Mr. Li, the whole world is criticizing us now!" The vice president looked at Li Guangfa with some panic and said anxiously, "Many TV stations and newspapers want to interview you. The bosses of those manufacturing companies are all criticizing you. Other companies in the industry don't dare to say a word."
Li Guangfa picked up the newspaper on the table, glanced at it briefly, burst into laughter, picked up the phone on the table, and called Jiafeng Electronics R&D Company. He wanted to find Lu Feng.
The call was transferred to his hotel room. Lu Feng was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper when he answered the phone, "Who is this?"
"Lu Feng, it's me, Li Guangfa. You're something else. I thought you were all alone in the industry, but I didn't expect you could still command such a large following," Li Guangfa said sinisterly.
“I don’t really have many friends in this industry. The reason things are like this today isn’t because of my influence, but because you went too far. Let me tell you, if you continue to push for the 90/10 split of home appliance exports, even more forces will rise up.” Lu Feng warned, “You’d better think this through. That’s not how business is done.”
"Have I thought this through?" Li Guangfa plopped down on the table, scoffing with disdain. "The initiative is in my hands now. So what if they curse me? It's like you're not the only one who gets cursed. Let me tell you, I love seeing you unable to take me down, looking helpless, and in the end, you'll have to cooperate with me with a stiff nose!"
"You think you've got me figured out?" Lu Feng asked, raising an eyebrow.
"It's not just that I've got you figured out, it's that I've got you wrapped around my little finger. Next year's home appliance war will be a real battleground, and you'll be begging me to help you sell your goods. Back then, even if you beg me, I won't give you a single profit. But begging me now will do you any good." Li Guangfa laughed triumphantly and asked, "You'll beg me then!"
"Your laughter is so disgusting, I can't even eat my breakfast. I'm hanging up." Lu Feng said and put down the phone.
At the ferry crossing, Feng Zhiyao disembarked and followed the flow of people out. He hailed a taxi and sped off towards the R&D company. He carried nothing but a bag containing some changes of clothes.
Before leaving, Mr. Feng told him not to rush back, but to stay a while longer. He said that since Lu Feng was divorced, he should ask him what kind of girl he liked and introduce him to someone suitable. He could also introduce one of Feng Zhiyao's cousins to Lu Feng.
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