Jiang Wanmeng was somewhat moved as he accepted the business card. They were complete strangers, having only met once, yet Lu Feng dared to take such a risk for him.
“Mr. Lu, I know that Jiafeng Electronics is not doing well right now and is facing a tight cash flow.” Mr. Jiang stared at Lu Feng sincerely and said, “I will try not to trouble you, but I’m determined to be your friend.”
"Look at you, just listening to the rumors. Jiafeng Electronics isn't short of money. Let me tell you, if I wanted to, I could easily get 100 million or 800 million from municipal and local banks in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shenzhen." Lu Feng took a deep breath, exhaled a breath of alcohol, and felt much better in his stomach.
"I'm just telling you this. Do you think I'm an ordinary person? I have connections, I have people in high places, you know?" Lu Feng winked.
Jiang Wanmeng nodded repeatedly. He believed him. Lu Feng had reached this level at such a young age. It would be a lie to say that he had no one backing him. Nobody would believe that.
The crowd had mostly dispersed, some heading to the reception area, others to entertainment venues like dance halls and karaoke bars.
The four bottles of red wine in front of Lu Feng were empty. He put his arm around Jiang Wanmeng's shoulder, and the two whispered to each other, their bodies reeking of alcohol. President Jiang's face was flushed from drinking.
"Shake hands, good brother!" Lu Feng said, gripping Jiang Wanmeng's hand tightly. "It's settled then. You need to quickly develop your VCD, draw up the blueprints, and apply for a patent."
"In China, patent rights are a joke, practically useless. Piracy is rampant, so I don't think they're of any use," Mr. Jiang sighed, clearly frustrated with the current state of patent protection in China.
"We still have to apply!" Lu Feng patted him on the back and said, "If you don't want the domestic patent rights, I'll apply for them."
"Let's talk about it later, after the New Year."
Zhang Fengxia and Zhu Lidong were already waiting. Feng Zhiyao had been paying attention to Lu Feng. After listening for so long, he understood that Lu Feng was eyeing a new technology in the engineer's hands.
Lu Feng introduced Zhang Fengxia and Zhu Lidong to Jiang Wanmeng. They exchanged business cards, and after they left, Lu Feng personally opened the car door for him, helped him into the car, and closed the door.
They chatted for a few more minutes while leaning against the car window.
"Please pass on a message to my sister-in-law for me. Tell her that I wish her a Happy New Year and that I'll visit her when I have time. We're practically family now," Lu Feng said politely.
Zhang Fengxia watched as Lu Feng bent over, sticking his head into the car and being polite, and whispered, "He hasn't been this polite to anyone in a long time."
"Yes, it was with me last time too," Zhu Lidong said with a touch of bitterness. "New generations are replacing the old!"
Lu Feng watched the car drive away, then casually put his hands into his pockets. In his previous life, Jiang Wanmeng felt that domestic patent protection was practically non-existent. He didn't register his patents, and as a result, his technology was pirated everywhere, and he couldn't even get compensation from lawsuits.
"He's already gone, and you're treating him like a young maiden." Zhang Fengxia walked over and asked, "What's it about him that attracts you so much? What makes you so attached?"
"The chance to get rich quick has arrived," Lu Feng said with a smile.
Get rich quick?
Lu Feng is already very rich now. How much money would it take for him to be considered extremely rich?
"Has this guy developed a spaceship?" Zhu Lidong asked deliberately.
"VCD, a revolutionary product of videotapes, has put my mind at ease. I originally thought the Year of the Rooster would be tough, and I would need to make money in the entertainment industry, but now it seems it might not be so bad."
Lu Feng stretched and a smile appeared on his face.
"President Lu, new technologies emerge every year, but very few actually succeed," Zhu Lidong couldn't help but remind him.
“It’s not just the low success rate, but also the issue of market acceptance. Challenging a mature industrial system isn’t something that can be achieved with just a little disruption.” Feng Zhiyao stood there calmly and said, “You don’t understand R&D. I suggest you ask the head of your R&D company.”
Lu Feng raised an eyebrow. It seemed that no one really believed in him.
Too!
If Lu Feng hadn't known about the explosive market impact of VCDs, he wouldn't have dared to imagine that a small plastic disc could replace the mature videotape industry.
“I have confidence in this product, and its market potential is enormous. Even if Jiafeng Electronics were already buried, this product could instantly revive it and make it stand up again!” Lu Feng said in a deep voice. “I am personally overseeing this product. As a key product for the company, it is enough to buy the R&D company a year’s time.”
"Mr. Lu..."
"Alright, stop talking." Lu Feng interrupted Zhang Fengxia.
“Dictatorial!!” Feng Zhiyao looked at Lu Feng and said, “Such arbitrary decision-making can easily ruin the company’s future. You should convene a management meeting for internal discussion…”
"You talk too much nonsense!" Lu Feng said, walking towards the car, opening the door and getting in.
As the car pulled up to the entrance, Lu Feng rolled down the window and asked, "Um... how are the preparations for the dealer conference going?"
"People are arriving from all over the country, and it's expected to take another two or three days. It's scheduled for next Wednesday," Zhu Lidong replied.
"Okay, it's almost the end of the year, so don't call me for any unnecessary drinking parties or banquets lately. Go back now!" Lu Feng waved his hand and rolled up the car window.
Feng Zhiyao watched the car drive away, somewhat displeased, and asked, "Has he always been so disrespectful to you?"
"Disrespectful?" Zhu Lidong was puzzled.
“That’s right. Shouldn’t the management of the company be a decision made by all of you? He can’t just do whatever he says. You all have shares in the company. Even if he’s the major shareholder, he can’t do this!” Feng Zhiyao said innocently.
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
