It was already nine o'clock at night. Lu Feng had a huge pile of business cards in his hand. Everyone looked down on him, thinking he was a country bumpkin who did nothing but throw money around.
However, when faced with money, they still chose to greet them with smiles. Many supporting companies said they could supply goods, and after slightly raising the price, these companies had everything from displays, picture tubes, data analyzers, casings, and even various supporting cables.
Lu Feng calculated the vague prices given by these people, and the cost of a TV easily exceeded five thousand yuan. Adding in shipping, employees, assembly, water and electricity and other miscellaneous expenses, he would lose money if he didn't sell it for seven or eight thousand yuan.
Seven or eight thousand?
Only a fool would spend so much money on a TV from a brand they've never even heard of!
"Distinguished leaders, gentlemen and ladies, the Electronic Technology Conference has been underway for two hours. I'm sure you've all benefited greatly from the cordial and friendly discussions. I noticed the fascinating debate between Mr. Lu Feng, Chairman of Jiafeng Technology, and Mr. Jiao Enfan, Founder of Enfan Electronics..."
In previous years, by this time most people would have left; those who knew each other would go out for a drink together, while those who didn't would go back to their hotels to sleep.
However, eight or nine out of ten people are still here this year, all craning their necks and waiting. The real show has only just begun.
The host launched into a long, rambling speech, which annoyed the audience. Some people waved at her, signaling her to stop rambling and get to the point.
"Alright, without further ado, today's showdown is definitely the most amazing moment in the electronics technology industry. Next, please welcome Mr. Chang Wanteng, Vice President of the Electronic Technology Association. Please give him a warm welcome."
Sparse applause rang out. Supported by a young man, an elderly man with gray hair and a white beard walked onto the stage. He was slightly hunched over, but his complexion was ruddy and he was very energetic!
Chairman Chang went up on stage, smiled at Jiao Enfan with eyes full of affection, and sat down. Su Yourong immediately said, "The relationship between these two is extraordinary!"
"What relationship?" Zhang Fengxia asked, somewhat bewildered.
In an instant, the difference between the two women became immediately apparent. Su Yourong was clearly paying attention to the people who should be on the scene, while Zhang Fengxia was clearly out of sorts. Lu Feng added, "This elderly referee has a very close relationship with Jiao Enfan, and they don't even try to hide it."
A guy standing next to him whispered, "Let me tell you, Vice President Chang is Jiao Enfan's maternal grandfather. Anyone who's been in this business for a few years will know that."
Chang Wanteng looked at Lu Feng, his cloudy eyes filled with displeasure. He lowered his gaze slightly and stopped looking at him.
"Mr. Chang is a leading figure in electronic technology and one of the pioneers. He has made great strides in the field of electronic technology, which was previously a blank area in my country. Let's give him another round of applause."
Applause erupted from the audience.
"Next, please welcome Mr. Jiao Enfan, a young and promising PhD who returned from overseas, the founder of Enfan Technology, and a rising star in the electronics technology industry."
Zhang Fengxia was immediately annoyed by the long prefix and pulled Lu Feng back, saying, "Don't go up there. They've already started praising you, and they're flattering you like this. What's the point of you going up and arguing?"
Actually, it doesn't matter if Lu Feng doesn't go up now. Liu Cheng has already expressed his willingness to join, and the most important thing has been resolved. Faced with this kind of provocation, or even a deliberate scheme to step on him to get ahead, he doesn't need to agree.
Lu Feng could also see that this old man still had some face when he made his statement. Technology patent licenses were already difficult to obtain, and with this old man making such a statement, it became even more difficult.
Liu Cheng glanced at Lu Feng from the side and whispered, "There's no need to go up. If you don't go up, there's still a chance to buy the authorization. If you go up and your words don't satisfy them, you're really in trouble."
"How do you know I didn't get the technology patent authorization?" Lu Feng asked in surprise.
“I know better than you how difficult it is to get authorization in this line of work. They are state-owned enterprises, not private ones. If they were private, it would be much easier. Private enterprises are profit-driven, while state-owned enterprises don’t prioritize profit. Don’t take me for a fool.” Liu Cheng stared at Lu Feng, raising an eyebrow as if to tell him, “Brother, I’m shrewd.”
Lu Feng looked at the stage; it was an obvious trap. He had no choice but to fall into it, and not falling into it was also a form of trap. Many people in the audience looked at him with sinister smiles.
Ultimately, they were too young and inexperienced. These people might seem subservient to foreign companies, but they're incredibly powerful in Lu Feng's eyes. They're also skilled.
"Next, please welcome Mr. Lu Feng, the chairman of Jiafeng Technology, who has recently gained a lot of attention. Opinions on Mr. Lu Feng's actions are mixed in the industry. Tonight, let's talk with an industry leader to get some answers for him. Mr. Lu, please come to the stage."
People around Lu Feng stepped back, and in an instant he seemed to be standing in the center of the stage, with everyone's eyes on him. Jiao Enfan had a smile on his face, looking relaxed, and even crossed his legs.
Lu Feng spent nearly two million on a media blitz, so that not only people in the industry, but even ordinary people on the street know that Jiafeng Technology is very powerful. This money will not be wasted; when the products are produced in the future, they will give people a high-end feeling.
Jiao Enfan's job is to kick Lu Feng while he's down, and tomorrow he'll publish a lot of news about how Enfan Electronics is even better than Jiafeng. Instantly, his brand image will improve, and it'll be like he's getting the money Lu Feng spent before.
Most importantly, this kick will leave a shoe print on Lu Feng's head, and will forever make people in the industry think, "I am more high-end than you, and you are not worthy to talk to me!"
"Mr. Lu, please come up on stage!"
Lu Feng stared intently at Chang Wanteng, whose cloudy eyes were also fixed on Lu Feng, as if to say, "Choose, you have no choice no matter what you choose."
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