The report handed to her by Secretary Chen was thick and cold. Liu Lu opened it, and the dense data and charts enveloped her like a huge net.
The international market was far more complex than she had imagined. Several giants, like entrenched beasts, had divided up most of the pie, and they also had intricate cooperative relationships with each other.
For Liu Lu Group to try to get involved is like an ant trying to shake a tree.
She rubbed her temples, an unprecedented pressure causing her brows to furrow.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Xiao Bei's childish voice pulled Liu Lu out of her reverie.
Looking at her daughter's innocent smiling face, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. No matter how difficult the road ahead, for her daughter's sake, she had to overcome all obstacles and forge a new path.
"It's okay, honey." Liu Lu forced a smile and closed the report. "Mom was just thinking about some work-related things."
Meanwhile, Secretary Chen's phone kept ringing as reporters from various media outlets requested interviews with Liu Lu, eager to uncover the next move of this rising business tycoon.
Liu Lu's domestic success has also brought her considerable international attention, with several well-known international business partners contacting her to express their willingness to explore preliminary cooperation with Liu Lu's group.
The news greatly boosted morale within the group.
Liu Lu knew that this was only the first step in a long journey.
She convened Chairman Zhao, General Manager Qian, Professor Sun, and Attorney Wu to discuss strategies for entering the international market.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy.
Professor Sun pointed to the data on the projector and analyzed, "The international market is highly competitive, and we must proceed with caution."
Attorney Wu added, "International trade rules are complex, and we need to be fully prepared legally."
President Qian and Chairman Zhao also shared their views, and everyone realized that this international battle would be even more brutal than the domestic competition.
Liu Lu listened calmly, her eyes shining with determination.
She looked around at everyone and said firmly, "I know this road is not easy, but we must keep going! We have proven that we can defeat powerful competitors in the domestic market, and we can do the same in the international market!"
Everyone was inspired by Liu Lu's confidence and expressed their full support.
Just then, Secretary Chen knocked on the door and came in, whispering a few words in her ear.
Liu Lu's expression changed slightly...
"Looks like the show is about to begin," she said in a low voice, a glint of shrewdness in her eyes.
The message brought by Secretary Chen was that several international giants had joined forces and were preparing to give Liu Lu's Group a hard time at the negotiating table.
They meticulously crafted a cooperation agreement, concealing numerous clauses unfavorable to Liu Lu's group. They attempted to confuse Liu Lu with complex international rules and business jargon, leading her to unknowingly sign a humiliating agreement.
The atmosphere at the negotiating table was tense.
Representatives from several international giants, dressed in suits and exuding arrogance, conversed in fluent English, occasionally throwing out obscure technical terms in an attempt to put pressure on Liu Lu.
Liu Lu remained calm, while Lawyer Wu and Professor Sun beside her occasionally translated and explained in hushed tones.
“Ms. Liu, according to this agreement, your company needs…” a representative said in a slightly contemptuous tone, deliberately speeding up his speech so that Liu Lu could not keep up.
Liu Lu did not interrupt him, but listened patiently until he finished speaking. Then she slowly opened her mouth and responded in fluent English: "Sir, I noticed Article 32 of the agreement..." She pointed to the contents of the agreement on the projection and said firmly, "This article seems to deviate from international practice and is very unfavorable to our company."
The other party's expression changed slightly; they hadn't expected Liu Lu to be able to so accurately seize the loophole in the agreement.
They tried to cover it up with more complicated explanations, but Liu Lu refuted them one by one.
“Ms. Liu, your understanding of international trade rules seems to be somewhat flawed…” another representative tried to salvage the situation.
Liu Lu smiled slightly, her eyes sharp: "Whether my understanding is flawed or not, I think all the experts here know in their hearts. There is an old Chinese saying, 'An honest person doesn't speak in riddles.' I hope that everyone can show true sincerity in cooperating, rather than playing these petty tricks."
The faces of the international giants turned grim; they hadn't expected this seemingly young Chinese woman to be so difficult to deal with.
Sitting to the side, Chairman Zhao watched Liu Lu's confident performance and secretly gave her a thumbs up.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang; it was a video call from Xiao Bei.
Liu Lu answered the phone, and Xiao Bei's adorable smiling face appeared on the screen.
“Mom, you’re the best! You’ll definitely conquer the international market!” Xiao Bei said excitedly.
Looking into her daughter's trusting eyes, Liu Lu felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
She smiled at her daughter, then made a victory sign at the camera.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Lu's eyes became even more determined.
She looked at the representatives opposite her and said calmly, "Ladies and gentlemen, I think we still have a lot to discuss..." She paused, a slight smile playing on her lips, "For example, about some of our upcoming new products..."
Liu Lu's "new product" was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples everywhere.
Several products designed specifically for the international market cleverly blend Eastern cultural elements with cutting-edge technology, and have received extremely high praise in small-scale market testing.
International media outlets have reported that Liu Lu Group has brought "a mysterious force from the East".
When the news reached China, the entire group was overjoyed.
Chairman Zhao and General Manager Qian excitedly shook Liu Lu's hand, praising her foresight and wisdom.
Even the usually composed Professor Sun could not hide his excitement.
Only Liu Lu remained calm, knowing that the real challenge had only just begun.
As expected, the international giants sensed a threat.
They held an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures.
These previously independent giants have now reached a rare consensus for the sake of their common interests: they must unite to nip Liu Lu's Group in the bud!
They used their powerful public relations resources to smear and attack Liu Lu Group's products, while leveraging their influence in the international market to block Liu Lu Group's sales channels.
For a time, Liu Lu Group's internationalization process was hindered, and it found itself in a difficult situation.
Faced with immense pressure, Liu Lu did not back down.
She gathered her team members, calmly analyzed the situation, and formulated a response strategy.
She knew that a head-on confrontation wouldn't work; she had to find a breakthrough.
After a heated discussion, Liu Lu decided to take a different approach, abandoning traditional sales channels and instead partnering with some emerging e-commerce platforms to directly reach consumers.
At the same time, she increased the promotion of the products and used the power of social media to convey the advantages of the products and the cultural connotations behind them to more consumers.
This strategy proved effective, and Liu Lu Group's products quickly became popular in the international market, with sales soaring.
The blockade plan by international giants has failed, and they are forced to reassess the strength of Liu Lu Group.
Just as Liu Lu's group was preparing to press its advantage, an unexpected message arrived...
Secretary Chen walked into Liu Lu's office with a pale face and whispered a few words in her ear.
Liu Lu's expression instantly turned serious. She stood up abruptly, and the coffee cup in her hand fell to the ground and shattered.
“They…they actually…” she murmured to herself, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
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