Liu Lu's face was pale, and she clenched her fists.
The other party's demand was that she steal HTC's core technology!
This undoubtedly led her down a path of no return.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
No, she can't agree to that!
She couldn't betray her conscience for immediate gains, nor could she disappoint her daughter.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door. "Come in," Liu Lu said, trying to appear calm.
Factory Director Wang walked in, a hint of worry on his face.
"Director Liu, Hongda has started to drastically reduce prices, and our orders are being rapidly eroded."
Liu Lu frowned; Hongda's move was clearly premeditated.
They were trying to drive her to the brink of despair through a price war.
“I understand,” she said in a low voice. “We must also take action.”
A price war has begun.
Hongda, relying on its strong financial resources, kept lowering prices, while Liu Lu's factory was small and could not withstand such enormous pressure.
The factory's order volume continued to decline, and the workers began to feel anxious.
At a high-level meeting, someone suggested lowering product quality to reduce costs in order to counter HTC's low-price strategy.
This statement immediately drew strong opposition from Liu Lu.
"Absolutely not!" she said firmly. "We cannot sacrifice product quality for short-term gains! This is our bottom line, and it must not be compromised!"
"But Director Liu, if we don't lower the price, orders will only decrease, and the factory will go bankrupt sooner or later!" the person who made the suggestion retorted.
“I understand everyone’s concerns,” Liu Lu said, looking around at everyone, “but we can’t afford to lose our composure. I believe that as long as we stick to quality, we will definitely win the trust of our customers!”
The atmosphere in the meeting room immediately became tense, with both sides sticking to their own arguments and arguing endlessly.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang.
She glanced at the caller ID and frowned slightly.
"Hello?" she answered the phone.
"Mom, what are you doing?" came Liu Bei's clear voice from the other end of the phone.
"I'm in a meeting, honey," Liu Lu said, trying to keep her tone calm.
"Oh, then come back soon, I miss you."
“Okay, Mom will be back soon.” Liu Lu hung up the phone, took a deep breath, looked at everyone, and said, “Meeting adjourned!” She stood up abruptly, grabbed her coat, and strode out of the meeting room.
As she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and said without turning around, "Tomorrow, I want to see a new plan!"
Liu Lu drove home, and her daughter Liu Bei rushed over and hugged her tightly.
"Mom, you're back!"
Liu Lu gently stroked her daughter's hair, and the weariness in her heart seemed to dissipate a little.
"Honey, how was your day at school?"
"That's great!" Liu Bei blinked her bright eyes. "Mom, I believe you can definitely solve the factory's problems!"
Her daughter's trust warmed Liu Lu's heart.
She took a deep breath, and her eyes rekindled with fighting spirit.
"Yes! Mom won't let you down!"
The next day, Liu Lu convened a meeting with her team. Instead of lowering prices to compete, she proposed a bold plan: to develop a high-end product line and differentiate herself from competitors.
The meeting room erupted in commotion. Some questioned, some worried, but Liu Lu's unwavering gaze ultimately convinced them to believe.
With time running out, Liu Lu led her team to work day and night on research and development.
She worked tirelessly, often until late at night. Liu Bei, feeling sorry for her mother, would sit quietly by her side and paint, keeping her company.
Factory Director Wang also provided maximum support, allocating resources and coordinating with all departments to cooperate fully.
After months of hard work, a high-tech new product, embodying the team's hard work, has finally been launched.
The sample test results far exceeded expectations, which thrilled everyone.
Factory Director Wang excitedly grasped Liu Lu's hand: "Director Liu, you are truly amazing!"
Liu Lu looked at the product in her hand, her eyes sparkling.
This is not just a product; it is her promise to her daughter, her persistence in pursuing her dreams, and her hope for the future.
On the eve of the press conference, Liu Lu stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city's night view, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Suddenly, my phone rang; it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello?"
"Director Liu, it's been a long time..." A somber voice came from the other end of the phone...
On the other end of the phone was Hongda's general manager, whose tone carried a hint of barely perceptible tension.
"I heard you've developed a new product? I'm really looking forward to it. I hope you won't disappoint us." Liu Lu sneered, "You won't be disappointed; you'll be pleasantly surprised."
The venue was packed on the day of the press conference.
Liu Lu confidently walked onto the stage and showcased the new product, which embodied the team's hard work, to the audience.
Its powerful features and exquisite appearance immediately won rounds of applause from the audience.
Hongda's general manager's face turned ashen; he hadn't expected Liu Lu to actually be able to stage a comeback.
The new product caused a sensation in the market as soon as it was launched, and orders poured in like snowflakes.
HTC's low-price strategy completely failed, and its market share was quickly regained.
Moreover, Liu Lu's products attracted a large number of new customers, resulting in a significant increase in the factory's profits.
Factory Director Wang patted Liu Lu on the shoulder excitedly: "Director Liu, you've created a miracle!"
Hongda's malicious suppression completely failed, and the general manager smashed the cup in his hand in a fit of rage.
He never expected that a little-known factory could develop such an excellent product in such a short time.
Liu Lu stood in front of the factory gate, receiving cheers and respect from the employees.
Looking at the joyful faces, she felt a great sense of accomplishment.
Liu Bei arrived too. She ran over excitedly and hugged Liu Lu tightly: "Mom, you're amazing!"
Liu Lu gently stroked her daughter's hair, tears glistening in her eyes.
She not only won this business battle, but more importantly, she upheld her principles and fulfilled her promises.
Just then, a black sedan slowly drove up and stopped in front of Liu Lu.
The car door opened, and a man in a suit stepped out, respectfully handing over a business card: "Director Liu, hello, I'm from the group headquarters..."
Liu Lu took the business card, which clearly read "Director of Strategic Development Department, Xinghe Group".
"Director Liu, the chairman would like to invite you to serve as the group's technical advisor, to be fully responsible for the group's technological innovation work," the man said respectfully.
Liu Lu was slightly taken aback; she hadn't expected the headquarters to value her so much.
After a brief moment of surprise, her eyes hardened, and a confident smile appeared on her lips: "Okay, I accept."
When the news reached the factory, the workers were overjoyed.
Factory Director Wang was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He was proud of Liu Lu and full of hope for the future of the factory.
When Liu Bei learned that her mother had been promoted, she jumped for joy. She knew that her mother's hard work had finally paid off.
When Liu Lu arrived at the headquarters of Xinghe Group, the imposing office building and luxurious decoration style made her feel an unprecedented pressure.
The group was much larger than she had imagined, and its reach was much wider.
She knew she would face even greater challenges.
The chairman personally met with Liu Lu, highly praised her past achievements, and expressed his expectations for her future.
"Consultant Liu, the future development of the group depends on you," the chairman said earnestly.
Liu Lu took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "Chairman, I will do my best."
Liu Lu officially took office and worked swiftly and decisively, assembling a new technical team and formulating a new research and development plan.
However, the complex relationships within the group were far more complicated than she had imagined.
Some long-time employees harbored resentment towards her arrival and even openly questioned her abilities.
Some competitors also began to sabotage her work behind the scenes.
Faced with numerous obstacles, Liu Lu did not back down. She used her strength and wisdom to resolve the crisis step by step and win people's hearts.
She led her team to overcome one technical challenge after another, achieving one breakthrough after another.
As a result, the group's performance has steadily improved, and its market share has continued to expand.
Just when Liu Lu thought everything was going in a good direction, a sudden piece of news plunged her into a deep predicament.
A competitor maliciously reported Xinghe Group for commercial fraud, severely damaging the group's reputation and image.
Liu Lu realized that someone must be deliberately manipulating things behind the scenes.
She must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and clear the group's name.
She began a secret investigation, gathering evidence and getting closer to the truth step by step.
At the same time, a mysterious figure appeared in Liu Lu's field of vision.
He seemed to have a thorough understanding of the group's internal situation and provided Liu Lu with tremendous support and assistance in her work.
Liu Lu had a vague feeling that the appearance of this mysterious figure might be related to the current crisis.
One evening, Liu Lu was working overtime in her office when suddenly the office door was pushed open.
A tall, imposing figure walked in, a mysterious smile on his face.
"Advisor Liu, it's been a long time."
Liu Lu abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with shock. The person who had arrived was… “It’s you?!”
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