Reborn since 1993

Chapter 762 The storm is coming

For those who post spam in the technology section of Tianya Forum, today is definitely a day to witness history.

They are using computers to surf the Internet and are among the earliest computer users in the country. However, they also know clearly how precious computers, the technological "crown" of modern society, are.

No one had ever thought that computers would one day enter an era of price wars. For a moment, it felt like I had never seen this before.

However, the users on the Tianya Technology section are mostly just talking nonsense. They are more of a spectator in this battle for the top spot in the domestic technology industry.

Those who are most affected are the dealers in the computer industry. It is a fateful moment for them, especially the small and medium-sized computer agents.

Because large computer agencies, electronics malls, etc. are very powerful, they can kill two birds with one stone. Their stores not only sell Lenovo products, but also act as agents for the sales of Great Wall, Founder, and Inspur. The more powerful ones can also sell foreign brands such as IBM, Toshiba, and Samsung, and naturally they also have channels to get Shenzhou products.

The big agents just put the machines there anyway. No matter which one the user chooses, they will not, or even cannot, sell it. They have ways to get the brand to recycle it.

Or you can transport the machines to lower-level markets, such as county towns, rural areas and other areas, and sell them slowly. You will definitely not lose money.

But for small computer dealers who do not have enough financial resources, every time they make a purchase, not to mention paying the full amount, just the deposit itself is a test for them.

If the purchased machines cannot be sold and are piled up in the inventory, the small agents’ hard-earned assets, even those borrowed or loaned, may be wiped out overnight.

……

"The child is asleep, you should go to bed early too!"

Qi Jie's wife came over and said to him while he was smoking, then she cleaned up the cigarette butts on the floor, but she couldn't help but say to him, "Smoke less, you still think you are in your twenties.

The price of this machine has dropped, shouldn't you be happy? Why are you still frowning? "

Qi Jie is a small computer agent and dealer. To put it simply, he rents a store to sell computers, spare parts, and computer repairs. His income is much better than that of current employees in companies or factories.

"You do not understand!"

As Qi Jie spoke, he picked up another cigarette, but when he saw his wife's blaming look, he put it down again.

"This time is different from the past. In the past, when I got Lianxiang machines from Lao Jiang, I was not worried about not being able to sell them. I could also make some money by selling spare parts!
But now that the Shenzhou computer has come out, it’s hard to say. If it doesn’t sell well, then those hundreds of thousands of dollars of goods will be stuck in our hands!” Qi Jie said to his wife.

Lao Jiang just wanted to find a city-level agent. Computer agents like Qi Jie all got their goods from there.

"so much?"

Qi Jie's wife couldn't help but be surprised and asked, "In the past, when we bought goods from him, we only bought five or six machines at most each time. How come we need to buy so many at once this time?"

Qi Jie smiled bitterly, "If Lian wants a new machine, he must increase sales. Lao Jiang is probably under a lot of pressure, so he just stuffed the goods into our hands."

"Jingle Bell!"

The phone on the table rang again. Qi Jie struggled for a moment, but finally picked up the phone.

"Qi Jie, let me ask you one last time, do you want these 20 machines? If you don't want them, I'll give them all to Fatty Yang. It won't be that easy for you to get more from Lian in the future!

When the time comes, don't blame me for not following the code of conduct. With so many eyes watching me, you should also understand my difficulties!"

On the other end of the phone, Lao Jiang used both soft and hard tactics to persuade Qi Jie, and his words and deeds all forced Qi Wang to take over the 20 machines. Otherwise, Qi Jie would never be able to get Lian Xiang's goods from him in the future.

The Fatty Yang mentioned by Lao Jiang lived on the same street as Qi Jie. The stores they ran were basically the same and they were in competition with each other. However, because Qi Jie sold Lenovo computers, his business had always been better than that of the other side. Fatty Yang tried many ways to get his hands on Lian Xiang's products.

In this matter, Qi Jie knew that Lao Jiang was a man who abided by the rules of the underworld, but when it came to asking him to take out his entire family fortune at once, Qi Jie was still a little hesitant.

"Brother Jiang, I understand your intentions, but the risk this time is too great. Twenty machines, and a payment of 157,980,000. Once I pay this money, if the machines cannot be sold, I won't be able to pay the rent for next month, and I won't even be able to pay for my children's tuition!" Qi Jie said to the person on the other end of the phone with a bitter face.

Lao Jiang cursed angrily from the other end of the phone, "You're still worried that you can't sell Lian Xiang's machines? To tell you the truth, Lian Xiang has lowered the sales target to 800 machines this time. If you don't admit it this time, don't even think about getting your machines in the future!"

Qi Jie was shocked. Although the city where they lived had good economic development, it was just a county town. He didn't know how many machines had been distributed to dealers in various places this time.

"Brother Jiang, this time... let's just forget it. We'll have a chance to cooperate next time. I'll organize a party some other day and apologize to Brother Jiang!" As soon as Qi Jie finished speaking, there was a click from the phone. Apparently, Old Jiang hung up the phone, followed by a busy tone.

"This has pissed off Old Jiang. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get the machine from him in the future. What should we do?" Qi Jie's wife said worriedly.

Qi Jie lowered his head and said nothing. He knew Lao Jiang's temper. If he didn't do what Lao Jiang wanted this time, he was afraid that Lao Jiang would never give him any opportunities again in the future.

Then, as if remembering something, Qi Jie stood up and took out a crumpled business card from his tool kit.

A few days ago, a salesman came to my store and wanted to get Shenzhou computers into his store. He suggested placing one or two machines to test the waters first.

But that day, Qi Jie had an order for a computer repair in his hand, so he didn't pay much attention to it and just stuffed the business card into his bag.

Now Qi Jie suddenly remembered it. After taking out the crumpled business card, Qi Jie hesitated for a moment, but still dialed the number on it.

"You bastard, you don't want to take any risks at all. You just want to eat meat and not work!"

After hanging up the phone, Lao Jiang, while cursing, began to look through the list of small agents in his hand, preparing to call the next one.

He was also under tremendous pressure. With 800 Lianxiang machines, worth nearly 6.5 million yuan, in his hands, how could he not be panicked? All his family fortune was invested in them.

Just as he had just said to Qi Jie, his superior, the provincial agent of Lian Xiang, had also told him that if he did not subscribe to this batch of machines, he would not be able to get any from Lian Xiang in the future.

What happened to Lao Jiang and Qi Jie is not an isolated case, it is happening all over the country. Lian Xiang has achieved the goal of distributing the products on a large scale and has tied up countless small and medium-sized computer dealers like Qi Jie, making it impossible for them to sell Shenzhou computers!
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"Lian Xiang confirmed that the price has been reduced and sales will start tomorrow!"

As soon as he returned to Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters, Li Dongling heard the news reported by Ren Yuefeng.

"It seems that Lian Xiang wants to compete with Dongling Hi-Tech!"

Zhang Ao couldn't help but sneer when he heard the news. Since the establishment of Dongling Hi-Tech, Zhang Ao has been fighting for Dongling Hi-Tech and even confronted Siemens head-on. Other domestic computer manufacturers were afraid to even think about it, but Zhang Ao, this reckless man, was not afraid at all.

"Not only is Lian thinking of lowering prices, other computer manufacturers have also reportedly started to lower prices, and it's clear that they're targeting Shenzhou!"

"There is news that Lianxiang is forcing products to small and medium-sized agents, obviously not wanting them to sell machines to Shenzhou. Other manufacturers are also taking similar actions.

There are even computer manufacturers who ask agents to choose between two options: either their brand or ours!" Gao Peng also shared the news he had received.

Although it cannot be said that they had discussed and acted together, the computer manufacturers who watched the press conference all had a tacit understanding and began to prepare to encircle and suppress Shenzhou Computer.

Because it is obvious that even if Shenzhou computers really develop, they will not benefit as much as these computer brands.

In the past, they also involuted, but when Shenzhou, an opponent that might take their lives, appeared, their idea was to kill Shenzhou first, and then continue involuting.

Ren Yuefeng, Zhang Ao, Gao Peng, Chen Tao, Hu Zixian and other senior executives of Dongling Hi-Tech could not help but become a little silent at this time. Fighting against a brand and fighting against a large group of opponents are completely different concepts.

"Don't worry about them!"

Li Dongling said, "Shenzhou Computer is going to compete with IBM, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba and other rivals. If you can't even beat those domestic brands, you should take down the Shenzhou Computer brand as soon as possible!"

It’s not that Li Dongling underestimated the enemy, but the current Shenzhou computers, except for Lenovo’s high-end machines, the other domestic brands of computers are completely different from the Shenzhou. You can tell the difference as long as you use them.

"We must get all the orders from Dongling Hi-Tech, whether it is the Dongling Hi-Tech parts industry chain or the orders from partners!"

Li Dongling spoke to Ren Yuefeng, and Shen Xingyao and Du Qishan, who were standing beside him as assistants, immediately began to record.

At this critical moment, if a company in the Dongling High-Tech Group needs to purchase new computers, but does not buy Shenzhou, but buys other brands, then this shortsighted traitor should be punished if not him!
"Also," Li Dongling took a deep breath, "Contact Lingyun Technology and tell Wang Jizhi that we can start planning!"

"Tell Duan Youli that the Shenzhou computer production line in the production department is now fully operational. The production capacity must be increased. The output of the entire Shenzhou computer must reach a shipment volume of one million units this year!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xingyao froze in place. Du Qishan's hands trembled and she even wrote the wrong word. They both suspected that they had heard it wrongly and that Li Dongling had added an extra zero...

(End of this chapter)