Zheng Jiangong disagreed with his remarks, but did not refute them. He simply exchanged a few polite words and then hung up the phone. There were many people in the manufacturing industry who ridiculed Lu Feng, and some even took advantage of his misfortune.
However, truly insightful manufacturing entrepreneurs understand that this time it's not just Jiafeng Electronics' problem. Once the initiative in export is in the hands of trading agencies, the profits of the entire industry will be squeezed.
Lu Feng returned to the R&D company. In his office, Liu Cheng stood in front of his desk with a grim expression. A large pile of newspapers was on the desk, all of which were the noon newspapers that had been urgently revised and released that day.
With so many newspapers conducting urgent interviews, publishing, and distributing these materials, no one would believe it if you said it didn't cost money.
“The entire foreign trade agency industry is now speaking out as a group, and many associations have spoken out.” Liu Cheng sighed and said, “They want to make a big fuss. Judging from their eagerness, the profits are probably substantial, and they can do it for a long time.”
Liu Cheng may not understand the overseas market for home appliances, but Lu Feng does. In his previous life, without Jiafeng Electronics, home appliance exports only took off in the late 1990s. Now that Jiafeng Electronics is in the picture, it might have started a few years earlier.
Once an export boom occurs, the profits can be enormous.
"We can't afford to lose this competition. It's not that we can't afford to lose, but that the manufacturing industry can't afford to lose." Lu Feng lit a cigarette, thought for a moment, and asked, "Do you have the phone number for any industry associations?"
"Yes, there are plenty, like home appliance alliances, local chambers of commerce, semiconductor clubs," Liu Cheng said, starting to rummage through a large pile of business cards.
Lu Feng found more than a dozen association phone numbers and dialed them.
"Hello, China Electronics Association, how can I help you?" the operator on the other end of the phone asked.
"This is Lu Feng from Jiafeng Electronics. Could you transfer me to your chairman's phone number?" Lu Feng said in a deep voice.
Lu Feng heard the young woman on the other end of the phone first ask the person next to her what kind of products Jiafeng Electronics were before she transferred the call to him.
"Mr. Lu, why are you calling me? If Jiafeng Electronics wants to join our association, we would be very happy to have you." A cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone.
Lu Feng also knew that there were associations and awards everywhere now. These so-called associations were actually just a business. Of course, they wanted to attract more well-known companies to join and enhance their image so that they could trick smaller companies into paying fees to join.
"Here's the thing, we had some friction with Guangfa Trading Agency today, and many industry associations have spoken out. I also hope that our industry associations will condemn this unfair behavior that undermines the development of the industry." Lu Feng asked, "What do you think?"
"Okay, no problem!"
The other party agreed readily, which is exactly what they like. As long as it shows the power of their association, they will definitely say something. Moreover, Lu Feng even called, which is a big favor.
Lu Feng made more than a dozen phone calls, contacting all the relevant associations.
The situation was brewing within both industries. Li Guangfa's office was constantly receiving phone calls from other companies offering him advice, and some had even started contacting overseas companies. As long as they could suppress the domestic manufacturers, they would have countless profits to come.
“I’m not worried at all. You know how much Lu Feng is despised in the industry. There are too many people who want to see him make a fool of himself.” Li Guangfa leaned back in his chair and swayed leisurely. “In terms of public opinion, he is no match for me. It’s not that I’m so great, but he has offended too many people before.”
"That's right. Back when there were electronics conferences, people would stand on the stage and start cursing. When I heard about that, I told others over dinner that business isn't about fighting and killing, it's about human relationships. If you don't know how to handle people, then when you're in trouble, that's when people will retaliate against you."
The two were chatting enthusiastically, seemingly already envisioning Lu Feng having to back down. Everyone has a different understanding of business; too many people understand business as how to be a person. But business is neither about being a person nor about doing things; it's about making money.
Self-interest is an insurmountable hurdle for everyone, even more difficult to overcome than the allure of beauty.
Lu Feng made more than a dozen phone calls, all to industry associations. As for competitors in the industry, Lu Feng really didn't have any. However, other companies should speak out on this matter.
The only person Lu Feng hadn't offended was Panda. After thinking it over, he decided to make a call.
"Who is this?" A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone.
"President He, it's me, Lu Feng from Jiafeng Electronics." Lu Feng looked at the business card; the general manager of Panda Electronics had long since changed.
"Something wrong?" the other person asked, somewhat surprised.
"Here's what happened today..." Lu Feng briefly explained the situation, hoping the other party would offer their support.
After listening, the other party agreed.
"This is a matter of great concern to the entire industry, and it is indeed necessary to speak out. Of course, I must make it clear to you that I am not supporting Jiafeng Electronics," the other party said in a deep voice.
Lu Feng could only smile wryly upon hearing this. He could sense that the electronics industry had now split into two factions: one was the traditional electronics industry, represented by major manufacturers, and the other was the non-mainstream electronics industry, with only Jiafeng Electronics as an example.
"I understand, thank you anyway!" Lu Feng said politely.
After hanging up, Lu Feng wanted to make a few more calls, but it seemed that he couldn't get along with the remaining companies like Konka, Changhong, Skyworth, and Hisense. After thinking about it, he decided against it.
After having lunch, public opinion was overwhelmingly against Jiafeng Electronics. Some media outlets even exposed Jiafeng Electronics' exploitation of workers, labeling Lu Feng as a sweatshop capitalist.
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