Rebirth 98, the rise started from ripping off Microsoft

Chapter 638
This scene was faithfully recorded by the reporters behind him.

Of course, more reporters were not qualified to enter the venue to report on the spot, and all of them were waiting at the door.

Seeing the door of the venue opened, Ni Runfeng came out angrily, and the reporters immediately surrounded him like sharks smelling fishy.

"Mr. Ni, why did you come out?"

"Mr. Ni, is the meeting over?"

"Boss, I heard that the richest man Lu also attended the meeting. Will he hold a position in the association, or is he just here as a guest?"

Facing the reporter's question, Ni Runfeng said: "Some people are so ugly that they think they can cover the sky with their own hands. The designated association's charter targets us everywhere. I don't care if I don't join this association."

When the reporters heard the words full of resentment, their eyes lit up immediately, and one reporter asked: "Mr. Ni, do you mean the richest man in Lu by the man who covers the sky with one hand?"

Ni Runfeng did not admit it directly, but continued to complain: "Changhong is a dignified company. I don't believe that without the Color TV Export Association, our Changhong products cannot be sold abroad."

This was clearly a public confrontation with Lu Yiming.

In the meeting room, the agenda continues.

Ever since they learned that Lu Yiming had set up all the TV export channels, everyone didn't dare to have too much opinion on Lu Yiming's becoming the president.And Ni Runfeng's early departure made those who wanted to reap more benefits feel that they had no backbone.

Therefore, the agenda for the next meeting went smoothly.The positions of various associations are also elected, without any ups and downs.

After the meeting ended, Lu Yiming walked out of the venue first, and was immediately surrounded by reporters waiting outside.

Someone asked: "Mr. Lu, just now Mr. Ni of Changhong left early and said that you were treated unfairly. Do you have anything to say about this?"

Lu Yiming didn't know what Ni Runfeng said to these people, but he didn't care at all.He said: "Xiaguo's color TV industry can no longer follow the old path, so the standards I set are not aimed at Mr. Ni, but I hope that the entire industry can develop healthily and orderly, pay attention to technology and research and development, and create well-known brands. Brand, get rid of the label of low-end manufacturing as soon as possible.”

Lu Yiming's words were so righteous that no one could fault them.But reporters, what they want is topics and traffic, so what can Wei Guang be up to?

Immediately, a reporter asked: "Mr. Lu, you said you wanted to improve the technical level of the industry, but Mr. Ni said that you were targeting him. Does this mean that the technical level of the enterprise under Mr. Ni's leadership is not up to standard?"

Although I really think so in my heart, I can't say this in front of everyone.Lu Yiming quickly denied it: "You said this, but I didn't say it. Technological improvement is something that everyone must do, and we must persist in doing it for a long time. How can it be said that I am targeting whom? There are no technical patents, so you can’t say whose neck I’m stuck in, right? As a business, of course you have to keep up with the industry leader.”

A reporter said: "Mr. Lu's vision is still so long-term. To be honest, I have bought products from Mr. Ni's family before, and they are indeed not as good as other companies. There is something to say about this."

Another reporter said: "It is indeed the case. I have compared several companies, and theirs is really not good."

"Our country really can't do such a low-end manufacturing industry. We should transform to high-tech. Look at those developed countries in Europe and the United States, doing the easiest work, but earning the most money."

Lu Yiming said calmly: "Regardless of any industry, especially the high-tech field, I have always advocated that technology is king. As long as your technology is advanced enough, you can win the market no matter what you say. On the contrary, if you don't think about making progress , Relying on one's own status, or lying on the credit book of the past and sleeping on it, and being overtaken by competitors, it deserves to be eliminated."

These words immediately drew bursts of applause.

"The richest man in Lu is a sensible person."

"Boss Lu is right."

"I hate those who hold resources but don't make good use of them."

"Occupying the latrine and not talking about it, and not letting others do it, is simply bad."

Lu Yiming waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's end the interview here. We still have a lot of documents and materials to sort out."

Not only did Ni Runfeng fail to become the president of the association as he wished, his family was not even included in the final list of members of the association.

Although the warehouse is still full of produced TV sets, but "not to steam the steamed buns to fight for breath", he will never bow to Lu Yiming.

Just as he was thinking about how to get back his face, he happened to see a report about the association in the newspaper, but his nose was almost crooked.

"I don't know how high the heavens and the earth are, that brat actually has the yin and yang aura to say that I'm a low-end manufacturing industry? I'm low-end you..."

The reason why he was so angry was that besides feeling that Lu Yiming was belittling his company, it was also because what Lu Yiming said was true.

Due to frequent price wars and Ni Runfeng's many showy operations, not only the quality of his products is getting worse and worse, but the technology is also getting less and less able to keep up with other peers, and the market share is constantly being eroded.

For this reason, Ni Runfeng also felt a lot of headaches, because if he didn't make some achievements, the position of the boss would not be stable, and he might have to abdicate to Xianliang.

There is no doubt that the company wants to get out of the predicament, and the most critical thing at this time is to solve the problem of inventory backlog.Change a large number of unsold color TVs into cash, so that the whole situation can be revitalized.

Originally, the Color TV Export Association was a good opportunity, but because he didn't become the chairman, and he didn't want to bow to Lu Yiming, his hope of dealing with unsalable products was once again in vain.

At this time, Ni Runfeng suddenly received a call.

"Mr. Ni, things are starting to come to fruition!"

Hearing this voice, Ni Runfeng couldn't help getting excited immediately, and asked excitedly: "Shao Yiliang, you finally brought me good news! Come on, what's the progress?"

In recent years, everyone has actually been pursuing overseas markets, but now the status gap between countries is too great, and the manufacturing industry is still fully recognized, so there is little effect.This is also the reason why everyone is envious of Lu Yiming's overseas channels.

This Shao Yiliang is the person Ni Runfeng sent out to find overseas channels. He has been out for more than two years. Ni Runfeng has given up hope for a long time, but it really brought him good news at this time.

"Mr. Ni, we have found a distributor in the United States who is willing to cooperate with us."

When Ni Runfeng heard this, he was overjoyed immediately, slapped his thigh suddenly, and said, "Okay, that's great! Hurry up and invite the people in charge here, I want to talk to them in person!"

At Shuangliu Airport, just as Ji Longfan walked out of the airport, a group of people walked over quickly.The leader was all smiles, his face wrinkled into a chrysanthemum, and he took the initiative to shake hands with him.

"Hello, Mr. Ji, I am Ni Runfeng, the chairman of Rainbow Group. On behalf of all the employees of the company, I welcome you."

Ji Longfen shook hands with Ni Runfeng indifferently, and introduced himself, "Hi, Mr. Ni, I am Ji Longfen, the founder of APEX. Nice to meet you."

Ji Longfan, who was born in poverty, now can be said to have returned to his homeland with honor. With a green card in his hand, he now has a kind of arrogance that overlooks others from above. Somewhat overlooking.

As for Ji Longfan, Ni Runfeng was very enthusiastic and didn't even think about the information revealed in Ji Longfan's eyes.

"Mr. Ji is very fortunate. I have already arranged a five-star hotel suite, prepared a few banquets, and cleaned up the dust for Mr. Ji."

Ji Longfan is still very satisfied with Ni Runfeng's upright behavior.He nodded slightly and said, "Let's go then."

Ni Runfeng hurriedly asked someone to bring the prepared Audi car over, opened the door for Ji Longfan himself, and said, "Please."

When they arrived at the hotel box, everyone took their seats. Ni Runfeng pointed to several bottles of Luzhou Laojiao vintage wine on the table and said, "This is our specialty here. Let's have a few drinks today. What do you think?"

The price of Luzhou Laojiao's vintage wine is not lower than that of Moutai. In this era when Moutai was not yet popular, it was already very popular.

Ji Longfan is also a good drinker, after all, now that he is developed, the tobacco, alcohol, sugar and tea that he could not afford before, of course he has to make up for it now.

"Mr. Ni's arrangements are very thoughtful."

Ni Runfeng hurriedly said modestly: "Where is it, the hospitality is not good, Mr. Ji is Han."

All the staff arrived, and all kinds of delicacies were served on the table in turn.Although there were only four or five people eating, they ordered more than twenty dishes.

Xia people always like to discuss things at the wine table.While pushing cups and changing cups, everyone also became a little drunk.Only then did Ni Runfeng say: "This time, Mr. Ji is invited to come back, because our Rainbow Group wants to establish a little cooperation with your APEX."

Ji Longfan smiled slightly and said, "I know, your people have told me before that you want to export your rainbow brand TVs to the United States, right?"

Ni Runfeng nodded quickly and said with a smile: "Yes, our products are of high quality and low price. I hope people all over the world can enjoy the convenience brought by technology."

Ji Longfan took another sip of the wine, smashed his mouth, and let the strong aroma of the wine disperse in his mouth.After savoring for a while, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It's not impossible to cooperate. But after all, this business is not easy to do, so according to our rules, we have to press the half-year payment period."

Hearing this, Ni Runfeng's face changed slightly, and the accompanying vice president immediately said dissatisfiedly: "We can understand the pressing period, and it's not like there's one month or two months. Is it too much?"

Obviously, Jilong Fan's request is unacceptable to Rainbow Group.

Although the behavior of the press period in the industry is very normal, but what kind of company is Rainbow Group?Who dares to press Rainbow Group's account?
It would be considered arrogant not to give an advance payment first.

Ji Longfan glanced in the direction of the vice president, and said slowly: "APEX has no shortage of partners. If Rainbow Group refuses, then there is no need to continue the discussion. Mr. Ni, thank you for your hospitality, and leave."

After all, get up and leave.

It was only at this time that Ni Runfeng felt Ji Longfan's arrogance.But things have come to this point, and it can be said that the arrow is on the string and has to be launched.Seeing that other colleagues have already boarded Lu Yiming's big ship to go to sea and go to the world, if Rainbow Group can't keep up, it will be completely eliminated by the color TV industry.

Ni Runfeng, who never gave in to Lu Yiming, now smiled apologetically, and said to Ji Longfan, "He drank too much and talked nonsense. Don't take it to heart. But we haven't had such a half-year account period." It is a precedent. Otherwise, we will limit it to one quarter, what do you think?"

After the goods are sold, it takes half a year to recover the money, which is very uncomfortable for Rainbow Group.

I think back when Rainbow brand TVs were popular, they were sold out before the products left the factory.

It's a pity that the situation is stronger than the people, and today's Rainbow Group is no longer what it used to be.

As for the United States, the world's number one consumer electronics market, Ni Runfeng has long coveted it for a long time, and now he regards it as the last straw, so things that were unacceptable before have to be recognized now.

Ji Longfen pretended to think for a moment, and then his attitude was still tough, and he said: "The bill period is half a year, and after half a year, it is only the first payment. As for the date of the second payment, it depends on the specific situation. In short, I will issue a payment. That's the condition. If you don't accept it, then I'm leaving."

After all, Ni Runfeng has been a big boss for so many years, when was he betrayed like this?

Although the smile on his face has not diminished, the anger in his heart has already burned through.

Ni Runfeng gritted his molars and said, "Mr. Ji, look at you... We, the Rainbow Group, talked to you very sincerely."

However, Ji Longfen was confident and said in an unquestionable tone: "I know, but the rules are the rules. If you can accept it, we can continue talking. If you can't accept it, I won't force it."

Thinking of the current predicament of the Rainbow Group, even if Ni Runfeng was angry, he would not have the capital to negotiate.

"Well, since it is a rule, then we will abide by the rules and follow what you said."

When Ji Longfan saw that a big boss like Ni Runfeng was also surrendering to his despotic power, he immediately felt extremely proud.

He nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Ni, that's right, come on, drink and drink."

For several days after that, Ni Runfeng entertained Ji Long fans with delicious food and drinks, and at the same time mobilized media resources to publicize the cooperation between Rainbow Group and APEX with great fanfare.

At the cooperation signing press conference, after the process was completed, a reporter couldn't wait to ask: "Mr. Ni, the richest man Lu said that your Rainbow Group is a low-end manufacturing industry. What do you think of this?"

Having successfully opened up the export channel, Ni Runfeng is now the time to get carried away.Facing the reporter’s question that it’s not a big deal to watch the excitement, he unceremoniously sneered and said: “Young people get carried away with a little achievement, and they don’t know how much they are. The products of our Rainbow Group are now being shipped to the United States. Sales, it can be seen that our technology and quality are still at the top level in China.”

"Mr. Ji is not only the founder of APEX, but also one of the 'next generation of globally influential businessmen' by TIME magazine. Isn't he coming to discuss cooperation with our Rainbow Group in person, isn't it enough to explain the problem?"

Ji Longfen smiled and said, "I established APEX to help Xiaguo's home appliances go abroad and go global, especially in the United States, the world's largest consumer market."

It has to be said that Ji Longfan is still very capable. He is now almost the only channel for domestic appliance manufacturers to enter Wal-Mart, BestBuy and other stores.

Ni Runfeng said: "I believe that with the cooperation of APEX, our Rainbow Group will be able to go abroad, create greater glories, and become the pride of our Sichuan."

After the news spread that Rainbow Group cooperated with APEX to open up overseas channels, it caused a lot of repercussions, especially in the newly established Color TV Export Association, the Maomao Group and Xiaohai Group, which were already dissatisfied with Lu Yiming, jumped immediately. opposite.

The bosses of Maomao and Xiaohai flew directly to find Ni Runfeng to talk about cooperation, and the domestic color TV industry alliance that was finally formed became precarious and turbulent.

Even companies such as Haier and Jinxing have begun to wait and see in secret. As long as they confirm that APEX can help them sell their products to the United States, they plan to follow up immediately.

After Li Dongsheng heard the news, he couldn't sit still immediately, and came to find Lu Yiming directly.

"President Lu, APEX is coming in menacing ways, what should we do?"

Of course Lu Yiming knew about this, but he was not in a hurry, instead he said with a smile: "It's time to eat and drink, don't worry, APEX won't be successful."

Li Dongsheng was puzzled and asked, "Why is Mr. Lu so sure?"

Lu Yiming explained to him: "I have already found someone in the United States to investigate the details of this company. It is completely a shell company relying on empty gloves and white wolves. The reason why it can develop well now is actually because it occupies Our domestic production enterprises are not familiar with the cheapness of overseas markets, which is the so-called poor information."

Li Dongsheng was very curious: "How do you say this?"

Lu Yiming analyzed to Li Dongsheng: "Because of the price and wage gap, our country's products are cheap and have strong competitiveness in overseas markets. It is precisely because of this that APEX opens up the American market. If it is just this, That’s okay, the key is the operating mode of APEX.”

Having said that, Lu Yiming took out a document faxed from the United States, handed it to Li Dongsheng, and said at the same time: "Look at it, these are evidences. In order to find a low price, APEX will usually contact several manufacturers at the same time. Then negotiate one by one. For the latter, Apex often took advantage of the other party’s eagerness to ship and signed a harsh contract with it. For example, according to industry regulations, the payment is usually settled three months after the delivery of the goods, and then every three months. However, Apex can settle the payment for the first time after five or six months. When the second payment will be settled depends on the specific situation. In the final supplementary clause of the contract, Apex will also specifically stipulate that if the technology or standard meets If the requirements are not met, the loss shall be borne by the manufacturer, and the contract does not specify who will determine the technology or standards.”

Li Dongsheng is a businessman himself. He just glanced at it and immediately saw the tricks here: "A white wolf with empty gloves? Borrowing chickens to lay eggs? And it doesn't matter if the product can't be sold. The loss is the manufacturer, APEX What you are doing is simply a costless business, and it is the kind that is risk-free!"

Lu Yiming sneered and said, "The manufacturer bears all the risks, of course he doesn't have any risks."

Li Dongsheng frowned and said, "Ni Runfeng dared to sign such a harsh contract? Is he crazy?"

You know, when the Color TV Export Association was established, Ni Runfeng never stopped being the president.

Lu Yiming sighed and said: "It can only be said that he was blinded by Li Lingzhi. The current situation of the Rainbow Group is caused by him alone. Although the Rainbow Group took off under his leadership, it is a pity that the credit is in the past. In recent years , He has been making mistakes all the time, in order to avoid being dismissed from class, he can only go to the doctor in a hurry."

Li Dongsheng was stunned: "So, is APEX not enough of a threat to us?"

Lu Yiming smiled and said: "Ji Longfan is a bit interesting. The platform he built is actually very profitable when it is done well. Unfortunately, he is too greedy and wants everything. In the end, he will get nothing. It is even more deadly. The sad thing is that APEX doesn't have any background and background, and plans to use our Xia country's cheap products to hit the North American market, I guess it won't be long before the laws of the United States will teach him how to behave."

(End of this chapter)