The electronics conference is being promoted, and CEOs of electronics companies from all over the country have arrived in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, the Internet conference is also in the midst of intensive preparations.
Compared to the Electronics Conference, which was hosted by Shenzhen, no city across the country was willing to host the Internet Conference. It was just a group of people coming up with an "Internet concept" and finding a place to brag. If Lu Feng hadn't joined the conference...
It seems unlikely that the event will actually be held. It was only recently decided that it would be held in Shanghai. They only managed to raise less than 200,000 yuan in start-up funds. After hearing about this situation, Lu Feng donated 300,000 yuan to round it up for them.
Currently, 99% of people in China don't know what the Internet is or what it can do. As a result, when websites emerged rapidly in the late 1990s, followed by IPOs and hype, no one could find a way to make a profit. Some even bluntly said that the Internet was a pyramid scheme. It wasn't until Sohu announced its profitability in 2002 that Pandora's box of the Internet was opened.
Lu Feng's interest in the internet industry wasn't about investing in anyone right now, but rather about getting into the business and seeing what it was like. He figured he might run into an acquaintance and be able to pat them on the shoulder and say, "Little Ma, right? Raise your glass, offer a toast, show off your talent, and let me know if you ever need anything. I'll have your back."
This feeling is still quite enjoyable.
At nine o'clock in the morning, people began to arrive at the venue of the Electronics Conference. They greeted each other politely, and some stood at the door to be interviewed by reporters.
Huang Hongsheng, Chen Weirong, and seven or eight others stood together chatting, mainly about the market situation for next year, industry matters, and sometimes gossip.
Colleagues can sometimes be enemies, and sometimes partners; ultimately, a certain amount of mutual benefit determines the relationship.
"Given the current situation, there isn't much room for market growth next year. Sales have already exceeded 30 million units annually, so how much further can we expect to grow?"
"Therefore, we need to diversify our development. We can't just rely on a TV. Look at Jiafeng, they have pagers, and in a few years they might even have cell phones."
Hearing this, everyone was somewhat troubled. If things continued this way, the gap between companies would only widen.
That's how the market works. If the leading companies don't invest in R&D and just repackage and resell products to maximize profits, then second- and third-tier brands will have an easy time. If Jiafeng Electronics does this, I'm afraid these companies will be eliminated by Jiafeng in just a few years.
It's impossible to have no pressure.
This year, nearly half of the attendees were first-time participants in the conference. Standing at the entrance, looking at the venue that could accommodate 500 people, they were quite excited.
They didn't know the people around them, but these bosses were best at socializing. Those who arrived two days early had already gotten to know quite a few people through their shared hometown.
"Who is the boss of Jiafeng Electronics?" A man in his thirties looked around for a while before finally asking the person next to him.
"He's not here yet. Besides, what's so interesting about Lu Feng? You've seen him in the newspapers before."
"I just heard that he curses people here every year, so I was just curious."
"Hahaha, let him scold you today!"
The man was not afraid at all and said excitedly, "Then I'll be famous. Who knows how many media outlets will interview me? I can take this opportunity to promote my company. It would be best if he and I could argue in the media for a year or two."
"Wow, you've really mastered the art of advertising."
Everyone started chatting and exchanging introductions, hoping to find a business opportunity. This was definitely a great place for business networking.
At 9:10, Lu Feng's car stopped at the back door, and he went directly into the backstage area of the venue. Vice Mayor Liu and his entourage had almost all arrived.
"President Lu is here?" Vice Mayor Liu stood up and extended his hand to Lu Feng with a big smile, saying, "Such a big meeting would definitely not have been able to be held without President Lu and Jiafeng Electronics."
"I didn't expect Vice Mayor Liu to be in charge this year. Knowing it was you, I didn't refuse the first time. I had to give you face. I've just been too busy this year." Lu Feng said with a smile, "Please forgive me."
Vice Mayor Liu said he understood, but in his heart he was thinking, "I called you, but I couldn't even find anyone."
There were still quite a few municipal officials backstage. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the opening ceremony had already begun outside. A hostess came in and said, "The official opening is about to begin. Please take your seats, leaders."
Everyone stood up and walked outside. Amid applause, the group stepped out and waved to the crowd. It could be said that this treatment was already very high.
After taking their seats, a series of opening remarks began, and the eyes of the group behind them glanced toward the seat that Lu Feng had indicated.
"Is it inappropriate for him to swear in this situation? What happened before, is it true or false?"
"No matter what occasion it is, just watch the show quietly."
Compared to last year, this year an awards ceremony has been added to alleviate the pressure, with awards for innovation, progress, and a whole bunch of other miscellaneous things. At 10:30, after Vice Mayor Liu finished his speech, the host picked up the microphone and said, "I believe that what everyone is attending the electronics conference wants to hear more from the industry leaders about their views on industry development, so that they can point out the direction for everyone. This is also the most valuable part of our conference for exchange. So next, please welcome Mr. Huang Hongsheng, Chairman of Skyworth; Mr. Chen Weirong, Chairman of Konka; Mr. Lu Feng, CEO and Executive President of Jiafeng Electronics Group..."
Everyone was quite surprised to hear that Lu Feng had changed his name.
Huang Hongsheng went up on stage, sat down, took the microphone, and said, "President Lu has become an official, and we are still the chairman."
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