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Chapter 130 Take advantage of its illness and kill it

Zhou Wenyan on the side hissed. He has recently been supplementing his professional knowledge in the lighter industry, and in the lighter industry, Zippo cannot be avoided, just like Chanel and Hermès cannot be bypassed in the luxury goods industry. , some people even regard this brand as a luxury product for men.

Ordinary lighters only sell for a few dollars, and high-end lighters sell for tens or hundreds of dollars. However, Zippo's decades-old models can fetch a sky-high price of $25 at auction.

There are even people who specialize in the business of collecting and repairing it, claiming that collecting it will never depreciate. This has shown that this brand has gone beyond the scope of lighters. It has the meaning of luxury goods and collectibles, and has even become a man's choice. One of the symbols is why it sells at a high price.

Now he suddenly heard that Li Dongling wanted to challenge this brand that Eisenhower praised and appeared in countless Hollywood movies. How could Zhou Wenyan not be surprised.

When Wu Yaoguo heard this, he also looked strange. He now understood why Li Dongling was different from the bosses of other companies. Entering an industry and daring to challenge the company that dominated the industry would be disturbing to others. It's too high to overestimate one's abilities, but when it comes to Li Dongling, coupled with Dongling High-tech's past achievements, it makes people's blood boil and their hearts surging!

Seeing the looks on Wu Yaoguo and Zhou Wenyan's faces, Li Dongling said, "Sooner or later, Torch Group will enter the high-end lighter industry. Zippo will definitely be Torch's opponent. When dealing with opponents, you should respect them instead of fear them. Once you are afraid of an opponent, you will It can never be surpassed!"

Just like two opponents in the boxing ring, they can give each other the greatest respect and go all out to fight with each other. But if they are afraid of each other from the bottom of their hearts and want to dodge, or if the other party is merciful, then they will definitely have to lie down. He was carried off the ring!

“The current structure of the global lighter industry has not been completely stabilized. Brands such as Revok, Dolby, Lycra, and Hansen have not monopolized the entire high-end lighter brand. Torch Group still has the last chance!

If this opportunity is lost, there will be hundreds of domestic knife companies, which cannot compare with a company that produces Swiss Army knives. The profits of thousands of lighter companies may not be comparable to the revenue of a Zippo brand! "Li Dongling said to Wu Yaoguo.

As long as Torch Group can develop low-cost disposable lighters, it will be enough to have an impact on the global lighter industry, and brands such as Zippo will also be affected.

Taking advantage of its illness, killing it, and beating the old master to death with random punches. As long as it can seize the opportunity, Torch Group has the opportunity to kill Zippo and other brands during the transformation period and take them into its pocket!

This was mainly said to Wu Yaoguo. According to the equity within the Torch Group, Dongling Hi-Tech holds 40%, the former Component Factory, which is Pingyang City Government, holds 30%, and Hanxi State Investment holds 30%. .

The Binh Duong City Government is definitely on Li Donglin’s side. The only person who may vote against the board of directors of Torch Group is Hanxi State Investment, especially when it comes to income distribution, product planning, etc. In the early stage, Hanxi State Investment may not be able to get it. If you get too many dividends, you have to keep investing money in it.

Of course, Tanglin High-tech and Pingyang City Government can force the vote on the Torch Board of Directors, but Hanxi State Investment, the largest investment group in Hanxi Province, also represents the Hanxi Provincial Government. Li Dongling is not willing to agree with Wu Yaoguo if it is not necessary. Falling out is too much of a loss.

Recognizing the meaning of Li Dongling's words, Wu Yaoguo burst into laughter, "Mr. Li, how many years have I made you? I dare to call you brother Li. Although I, Wu Yaoguo, dare not say how capable I am, I still have some vision." Yes, I can assure you that as long as Tanglin Hi-Tech is still the major shareholder of Torch Group, as long as it is the plan and development direction that Mr. Li makes for Torch Group, I, Lao Wu, will fully support it and will never say anything!"

Wu Yaoguo's words were very clear. As long as it was a decision made by Li Dongling, he would fully support it. He was not the kind of short-sighted person who would make trouble just for the immediate short-term interests.

If Torch one day really develops to the point where it can acquire Zippo and other brands as Li Dongling said, then Hanxi State Investment will probably earn more from this investment, and this investment is likely to become Hanxi State Investment in the future. Follow Wu Yaoguo’s classic investment cases and achievements.

Even if it didn't meet expectations and the Torch Group didn't make that much money and was losing money, Wu Yaoguo wasn't worried about not being able to make back its money.

What is the biggest capital of Hanxi State Investment? It is not how much money it holds in its hands, nor how much money it can get from banks, but the investment it represents in Hanxi Province, which is closely related to Hanxi Province and the cities in the province. With a close relationship, it can have connections and resources that other companies can’t even imagine!

With these connections and resources, no matter what if the Torch Group loses money, Wu Yaoguo is still confident that he can reorganize the Torch Group's business, make its books look good, and attract a large amount of investment, and even be able to turn it into a business. Wu Yaoguo has too many ways to get Hanxi Guotou's investment back when it is packaged and listed, so why rush? !

For Wu Yaoguo, if he can use this investment to get involved with Dongling Hi-tech, a popular fried chicken that is emerging in the technology industry, or even become an investor in Dongling Hi-tech, it will be even more profitable than investing in a Torch Group. many!

"Thank you, Manager Wu, for your support!" Li Dongling stretched out his hand to Wu Yaoguo.

"Brother Li is so polite," Wu Yaoguo shook hands with Li Dongling and put his arms around him and said, "Our SDIC is to support potential companies and projects in Hanxi Province. These are all within our scope. From now on, Dongling High-tech We should cooperate more with Hanxi State Investment!"

Hearing Wu Yaoguo's words, Li Dongling looked a little weird. Wu Yaoguo came to the door himself. It would be a bit unpleasant for Li Dongling to be polite anymore. "Donngling High-Tech has several new projects. If Manager Wu is interested, he may be able to invest in them. However, these projects, like the Torch Group, can provide a large number of jobs and even foreign exchange, but the initial investment may be It’s very high and the risk is a bit high!”

Wu Yaoguo's eyes lit up. Would SDIC be afraid of high-risk investments? Isn't that what SDIC does? Supporting the technology industry is better than speculating on land like SDIC in other provinces!

"As long as it is a project of Dongling High-tech, Hanxi State Investment is interested. If you need it, just come to me!" Wu Yaoguo said, patting his chest.

Li Dongling nodded. Dongling Hi-tech's lithography machines, semiconductors, and panel projects are all big money-burners like gold-eating beasts. Li Dongling has always had a headache about money. Wu Yaoguo wants Hanxiguo to invest in it, and Li Dongling couldn't welcome it more. .

Li Dongling did not lie to him about these projects. Whether they were photolithography machines, semiconductors or panels, as long as they could be developed, any of them would not provide tens of thousands of high-paying jobs. If these projects could be invested, Wu Yaoguo is definitely the number one person in Mainland China’s Guotou Group, and Hanxi Guotou Group may even be considered a god!

Wu Yaoguo didn't know what projects Li Dongling was planning to let him invest in, so he took Li Dongling in his arms and walked outside, "From now on, Hanxi State Investment will be the strategic investor of Dongling Hi-Tech!"

As the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the establishment of the Torch Group approached, things became more and more noisy. When Li Dongling and Wu Yaoguo appeared, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. A group of big shots from Yanjing and Hanxi provincial cities gathered together. Li Dongling and Li Dongling both had thoughtful looks on their faces.

Li Dongling and Wu Yaoguo first came to the leaders of various ministries and commissions in Yanjing and the provincial capital of Hanxi Province. When they saw Li Dongling, these people all smiled, exchanged a few words, and then took a group photo with the photographer who was waiting on the side. Taking photos, in this situation, is basically to express your attitude, and it is impossible to talk about it in depth.

After meeting various people here, Li Dongling felt that the smile on his face was a little stiff, and his eyes were a little sore from the camera flash, but these things must be done by Li Dongling.

After that, Wu Yaoguo acted as an introducer and introduced to Li Dongling the heads of various units and state-owned enterprises in Hanxi who were present today. Most of these people came to support them today. In the future, Torch Group will also deal with these units and companies.

"This is Mr. Wei from Hanxi Iron and Steel Group, and Mr. Zhang from Hanxi Petrochemical Corporation..."

The noisy scene lasted until noon, when a red silk satin was finally pulled up. Li Dongling, Wu Yaoguo, Zhang Xiaocheng and others, along with a group of leaders from Yanjing and the provincial capital, stood in front of the red ribbon.

After a speech first, and then the salute and fireworks, amidst the noise, the silk and satin were cut, and the Torch Group was officially established!

It was not until evening that people from Yanjing and the provincial capital left the Pingyang Hotel one after another. Li Dongling, who was a little drunk, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In contrast, Luo Junwu, who had also been busy all day, was very excited even though he was extremely tired. He asked the secretaries and assistants to leave first. Luo Junwu said excitedly to Li Dongling, Yao Zhengru, and Zhang Xiaocheng, "The province has already Agreed, Shangguan Town will be removed from the town and incorporated into Pingyang City to become an economic development zone in Pingyang. The document will be issued next year!"

Li Dongling and Yao Zhengru looked at each other, and then said to Luo Junwu, "Congratulations Luo Shi!"

Shangguan Town has been transformed into Shangguan Economic Development Zone, and with the establishment of Torch Group, Li Dongling feels that Luo Junwu is about to be promoted, but he doesn’t know who will become the next leader of Pingyang after he leaves. Li Dongling’s eyes can’t help but Look towards Yao Zhengru.

Yao Zhengru also noticed Li Dongling's gaze, but shook his head slightly. Obviously, he was not sure.

……

Huang Xinhai drove all the way to Pingyang in the evening. He had no time to rest, so he drove directly to Shangguan Town.

It was already evening. Huang Xinhai came to a high slope, overlooking Shangguan Town below. The moment he stood on it, he couldn't help but open his mouth. At this moment, he suddenly felt that the small lighters in China besides torches The workshops are all finished.

(End of this chapter)