For a moment, President Hao didn't know how to respond to his words. He stood there stammering for a long time before finally managing to utter, "This brat is not worth discussing things with!"
"So, Mr. Hao thinks he's something special?" Lu Feng asked, looking at him. "As far as I know, Konka has been a joint venture for many years and heavily relies on foreign capital for technology. Why can't it increase its market share now?"
"Who says we can't increase our market share? Our market share in the Pearl River Delta region is over 37%. Do you know anything about televisions?"
“I’ve done some research recently. So why doesn’t Mr. Hao become the leading enterprise in the country? You have the advantage, so why don’t you compete with Haier and Hisense in Shandong, why don’t you go to Suzhou to challenge Panda, why don’t you go to state-owned enterprises like Changhong and Skyworth to compete for the market? Instead, you stay in the Pearl River Delta and are complacent about your market share of over 37%?”
Mr. Hao originally intended to lecture Liu Cheng in the tone of an elder, to put on a show in front of him, to say that the boss Liu Cheng had allied himself with was a nobody, and that as for Liu Cheng kicking down his office door, the tables would turn. However, he was stumped by Lu Feng's question.
"What's it to you? You should mind your own business first."
Lu Feng noticed that the people around him were looking at him, their eyes never leaving him. He chuckled twice and raised his voice, saying, "No money, huh? No money to expand the market, right? Where did the money go? Mr. Hao, tell me about your financial situation."
"This is a trade secret, and I cannot comment."
"Fine, I'll just ask you one question: how much does foreign technology companies pay each year? Do you have a share in the core technology patents of the joint research and development results? You pay money to buy a name, put the words 'foreign capital' on your forehead, and come to me to show off your superiority when you're starving?" Lu Feng stared at him and said in a deep voice, "Do you expect these companies to be stuck using other people's technology and be at other people's mercy for the rest of their lives?"
Upon hearing this, many people at the scene began to murmur. Many agreed with Lu Feng's statement, noting that those present were either CEOs of state-owned enterprises or high-level executives, and that it was very uncomfortable to be treated so subserviently when negotiating technology patent royalties and usage rights.
"How did you know I was reading other people's expressions? How did you know...?"
"President Hao!" Lu Feng interrupted him directly, saying, "I can understand if you can't do it, but you can't forbid others from doing it. What I want to do is develop domestically produced intellectual property rights. I don't demand complete self-sufficiency, but I want to acquire a portion of the capability sufficient to counter them!"
Some people at the edge started clapping, and sparse applause rang out, but most people stood there watching coldly.
Liu Cheng stared at Lu Feng with a burning gaze. He could tell that he had found a like-minded person. Wasn't Lu Feng's goal the same one he had when he returned to China after completing his studies?
He had already made up his mind that no matter whether Lu Feng could continue down this path, or how difficult it was, he would follow him. Even if they failed, as long as he took the lead, others would follow, and with those who followed, someone would eventually succeed.
Zhang Fengxia looked at the retreating figure and gently bit her lip. This was the reason she had always wanted to stay by this man's side. He always had the courage to change everything, change the industry, change the status quo. He seemed to represent all the hope for the future. If he said it was okay, then it was okay.
At least, so far, he has never failed. That magic fascinates her. Once upon a time, she compared herself to a wild horse, an untamable wild horse. But at this moment, looking at his lofty ambitions, she feels an indescribable sense of submission.
Su Yourong had been observing everyone present since she entered the room. She understood this kind of power struggle better than anyone. Lu Feng's visit today was meant to show Liu Cheng that if he didn't perform well and couldn't articulate his reasons, Liu Cheng wouldn't work for him.
However, with so many industry leaders present, and him being a complete novice, Su Yourong didn't hold out much hope. She believed that everyone there would unite to berate him mercilessly, and even if some people agreed with his views, they would still target him because of their differing stances.
However, President Hao, who was questioning him, was speechless. Not to mention Su Yourong, everyone present was very surprised. She looked at this man with a very interested expression, which was like admiration and also like liking, as if she had seen a perfect prey.
Su Yourong pulled over a chair, sat down, crossed her legs, and muttered, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could conquer a man like that and have him by my side?"
After saying that, she felt something was not quite right. If Lu Feng were to be conquered, wouldn't he lose his wildness?
What she was attracted to was Lu Feng's unruly spirit, wasn't it?
Mr. Hao stammered for a long time, his face turning red. What Lu Feng had pointed out was a pain point in the industry. Before Mr. Hao could even speak, a voice came from the side: "So, Mr. Lu, with such a high banner raised, are you not going to use any foreign technology? Are you researching technology or patriotism?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, and Jiao Enfan, who was in the corner, finally spoke up.
Lu Feng stared at the man intently, scrutinizing him. Even as a man, Lu Feng had to admit that he was indeed very handsome. Jiao Enfan was also looking at Lu Feng. The two were three or four years apart in age, and it was a time when they were evenly matched.
"You must be Jiao Enfan? I've read your interview in the newspaper."
"I've also seen Mr. Lu's interview. It was all exaggerated and lacked any sincerity. He was just playing coy. Are you sure you understand the issue of whether to argue with Mr. Hao about technology-industry-trade or trade-industry-technology?"
Jiao Enfan stood up, straightened his suit, and exuded elegance. He bowed slightly to the people present and said, "Everyone here is a big shot, a leading figure in the electronics industry in China. I am just a junior, so I dare to say a few words. I hope you will not take offense."
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