As Lu Feng entered the venue after going upstairs, many people looked over. However, the most dazzling person today was obviously not Lu Feng, but Zheng Jiangong.
The business world today is not entirely about money; seniority is still highly valued. Someone like Zheng Jiangong, who has been in various state-owned enterprises for many years, has an influence in the domestic business world that Lu Feng cannot match.
A stage less than half a meter high was set up, with a few chairs on it and several glittering stickers behind it that read "High-end Forum on Manufacturing and Trade." It was clear that the budget was limited, and the atmosphere was reminiscent of the 1990s.
There was a row of chairs in front of him, with tables in front of them, and rows of hotel chairs behind him. Lu Feng stepped forward, looked Zheng Gongjian up and down, and said, "You must be President Zheng, hello!"
"Who are you?" Zheng Gongjian reached out and shook hands with Lu Feng, looking at him with some puzzlement.
“Jiafeng Electronics, Lu Feng!” Lu Feng replied.
"Oh my, so young! I can't believe it. You're much more handsome than in the newspaper photos." General Manager Zheng grabbed Lu Feng's hand, looking quite excited, and said, "You're so young and already so famous. I've heard your name a lot. Today I finally get to meet you in person."
"I've long admired you," Lu Feng said politely.
"Today's scene is all because of you. But young people have drive, and Jiafeng Electronics has done a great job these past two years. Our country is currently calling on everyone to invest in research and development, and besides some state-owned enterprises, only you guys are truly willing to put in the effort." General Manager Zheng said with great emotion, "Well done!"
Everyone was somewhat surprised to hear such high praise from General Manager Zheng. After all, Jiafeng Electronics was a fierce rival of Changhong in the market, so such praise seemed a bit out of place for Zheng Jiangong.
"From the day Jiafeng Electronics was established, it was the right thing to do to take this path."
Lu Feng's hand was held tightly by Zheng Jiangong, who asked about the company's situation and the whole story. It didn't sound like two company leaders chatting; it sounded more like a leader questioning him.
Lu Feng was very open and honest, while the others around him remained silent, their eyes darting back and forth on Lu Feng, wondering if the two were really that close.
On the stage, a woman in her thirties walked up with a microphone and said, "Distinguished guests, thank you for coming. This forum is about to begin. Please take your seats. Thank you for your cooperation."
Lu Feng's seat was right next to Zheng Jiangong's. Zheng Jiangong was on his left, Huang Hongsheng was on his right, and General Manager Liu was next to Zheng Jiangong. Basically, everyone in the first row was a prominent figure.
President Liu said in a low voice, "President Zheng, Changhong and Jiafeng are very competitive in the market. There are quite a few reporters today. We don't want to be photographed and have our story over-interpreted by the outside world."
"Let them film it. Market competition is competition, but there's no need to go silent. Also, we really need to increase our investment in research and development. I've been a leader of state-owned enterprises for most of my life, and I've come to understand one thing: once you develop something, it's yours. Even if the company goes bankrupt, the research and development process will cultivate a lot of talent, and these talents will go on to work for other companies."
“If we cultivate talent, why worry about not being able to produce anything?” Zheng Gongjian said in a low voice. “Of course, it is indeed a bit difficult to ask you to ignore the fate of your own company from the perspective of the entire country.”
Zheng Gongjian has been in charge of state-owned enterprises for so many years. Now that he is about to retire, he has come to realize that if we don't care about personal gains and losses, and look at it from the national perspective, research and development is a very good thing, and one day it will benefit the whole country.
The real problem is the lack of a research and development atmosphere. Universities don't cultivate these talents, there are no job opportunities, and companies don't invest money, creating a vicious cycle where independent research and development will have no future.
“Mr. Zheng, you are in charge of a state-owned enterprise, while we are a private enterprise,” General Manager Liu said in a low voice. “It’s different.”
Huang Hongsheng glanced at Lu Feng beside him and tentatively asked, "Mr. Lu, how are your talks with Mr. Li going lately?"
"Talk? I'm busy with the group's restructuring and bringing the company headquarters here. I don't have time to talk to him." Lu Feng leaned back in his chair, his face cold. "Judging from this, President Huang has talked to him quite a bit, hasn't he?"
“No, absolutely not. We are a team now and should work together as one. Only when the industry is doing well can the company do well. After all, this matter is between you and President Li. I thought you two would talk things over, since this forum was set up for the two of you.” Huang Hongsheng muttered from the side.
"Forum? Isn't this just a place for arguing?" Lu Feng leaned back and remained silent.
Li Guangfa sat on the left, where there were many trading agencies. The people in the front row whispered among themselves and occasionally glanced at Lu Feng.
"Distinguished entrepreneurs, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the Manufacturing and Trade High-end Forum. Next, please welcome Vice Mayor Liu, the Executive Vice Mayor of this city and Director of the Investment Promotion Committee, to the stage to speak. Let's give him a round of applause!"
Sparse applause rang out as Vice Mayor Liu strode onto the stage, dressed in a suit and tie, his hair clearly styled.
Standing at the podium, Vice Mayor Liu surveyed the entire venue, where reporters were snapping photos incessantly. He paused for a moment before speaking, “Many things have happened recently. This forum, which brings everyone together in Shenzhen, is also for the development prospects of both industries.”
"Business should be about cooperation and win-win, not about one party having an advantage to oppress the other and extract high profits. Every industry should have its value and must have sufficiently high profits, such as the upstream and downstream industrial chains."
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