You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 532

Qin Shaoyan also knew that he couldn't turn down this interview.

Reporters from CCTV and people from the publicity department of the Yangcheng government came together. At this time, interviewing advanced individuals and groups is a publicity need.

Moreover, Qin Shaoyan and Jingdong Mall have indeed performed very well. This spirit of helping others in times of need needs to be publicized and praised. We cannot let the sincerity of the enthusiastic people down.

Qin Shaoyan's identity is not ordinary, and he is also a typical propaganda figure. This was specifically instructed by the city leaders.

Not only reporters from CCTV, but a section chief from the propaganda department also brought reporters from several other media outlets.

As soon as the section chief surnamed Liang saw Qin Shaoyan, he shook hands warmly and said, "Mr. Qin, on behalf of the municipal party committee, government, and the entire Yangcheng people, I would like to thank you for your generosity and selfless dedication."

"I don't deserve this title. I just fulfilled the social responsibility that a private entrepreneur should fulfill." Qin Shaoyan said modestly, "If it weren't for the strong coordination of the government, we wouldn't be able to play a big role."

"Mr. Qin, please don't be so modest. The leaders of the municipal party committee and government specifically asked me to convey their gratitude to you. They are currently coordinating the resettlement of stranded passengers and are unable to spare the time. They will come to visit you in a few days." Section Chief Liang said with a smile, "Today we are mainly arranging interviews with TV stations and several newspapers and other media, and are preparing to publicize and commend the deeds of Mr. Qin and Jingdong Mall."

Qin Shaoyan hesitated for two seconds and said, "Chief Liang, I can interview you, but I have some suggestions. I don't know if I can tell you."

Section Chief Liang said solemnly, "Please go ahead, Mr. Qin, you can raise any request you have. I will solve any problem I can solve right away, and I will consult my superiors if I can't solve any problem."

"Don't focus on me in this interview, but on the couriers on the front line." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "My strength is limited. These couriers on the front line braved the wind and snow and delivered supplies day and night. It was with the help of these ordinary people that this disaster relief operation was completed."

"Not only our Jingdong Mall, but also the people of Yangcheng, without their enthusiastic help and dedication, we would not be able to achieve what we have now."

"The people of Yangcheng not only volunteered, but also brought quilts, hot water and food from their homes."

"This time, it was the people of Yangcheng and Jingdong Mall who helped the disaster victims overcome the difficulties, so we cannot enjoy this honor alone." Qin Shaoyan emphasized, "When reporting, we should focus on reporting on them and focus our perspective on these millions of ordinary people."

Section Chief Liang was startled, then nodded with emotion, "Boss Qin said it very well, we will not ignore the contributions of these people."

"Of course, the honor that belongs to you cannot be ignored."

"Please cooperate with the reporters. After all, this is also their job."

"Okay." Qin Shaoyan nodded.

Soon the reporters set up their cameras, picked up their microphones and began asking questions based on the questions written on their notebooks.

This interview was arranged by the administrative agency, and the questions asked had all been reviewed, so the reporter naturally did not dare to ask random questions or include personal opinions.

Qin Shaoyan spoke calmly into the microphone, "...As a private entrepreneur, you must have a sense of social responsibility...The development of Jingdong Mall is inseparable from the support of all sectors of society, so giving back to the people in the face of natural disasters is also the social responsibility of the enterprise."

"I am just an ordinary person from the masses, and like those enthusiastic volunteers, I contribute my love and abilities."

"The power of the people is infinite, and I am just an insignificant part of it."

"In this disaster relief, it was not Jingdong Mall that played a key role, but the front-line couriers of Jingdong Mall played their part."

Section Chief Liang, who was listening nearby, sighed repeatedly, looking at his ideological awareness, no wonder he could become the richest man.

After the reporter finished the interview with Qin Shaoyan, he rushed to the logistics and warehousing center of Jingdong Mall in Yangcheng.

The camera was focused on the mountains of various supplies and the busy front-line staff, and then interviewed several front-line couriers.

Of course, Liu Qiangdong’s shots are indispensable at the end.

……

The interview was quickly reported, and all major media magazines gave it a headline-grabbing publicity.

Even CCTV gave it very high publicity treatment, and the interview appeared on CCTV-1's 7 o'clock news program, with a full two minutes of time.

Watching the interview on TV, Liu Qiangdong smiled with satisfaction.

"It's great! It's great!" Liu Qiangdong said with emotion, "I've been doing business for so many years, and this is the first time I feel so successful."

The spiritual satisfaction of being noticed and praised is incomparable to money.

Moreover, so much media coverage and concentrated publicity have brought about a qualitative leap in the popularity of Jingdong Mall.

Liu Qiangdong said excitedly: "This time, the city leaders have given Jingdong Mall some preferential policies, including tax reductions and exemptions, and are also planning to include Jingdong Mall in the selection of excellent Internet companies in Guangdong Province."

Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "How did Jingdong Mall become an Internet company in Guangdong Province?"

"We have a branch in Guangdong Province, so it doesn't count." Liu Qiangdong said with a smile, "They also wanted to give it to an outstanding private entrepreneur, but I rejected it."

Qin Shaoyan nodded, "This is indeed a bit inappropriate."

"Have you heard?" Liu Qiangdong lowered his voice and said, "The Yangcheng Municipal Government is considering granting us another piece of land to support the expansion of our logistics and warehousing center."

"Oh, this is a good thing." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "How do you support it?"

"They probably sold it to us at a low price." Liu Qiangdong rubbed his hands, "This way we can save hundreds of millions. We really made a lot of money this time!"

Not only did he have face, but he also had substance. Qin Shaoyan had expected this and did not seem too excited.

He has been busy with disaster relief for more than half a month and is really exhausted.

"By the way, the municipal government asked us to count the disaster relief supplies distributed this time, and there will be financial compensation later." Liu Qiangdong added, "How much should we report?"

"How much did it cost this time?" Qin Shaoyan asked casually.

"About 1.3 billion." Liu Qiangdong thought for a moment and replied, "I'll go back and check the exact number."

"Round off the decimals and say 1 billion, and the rest will be our donation." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand generously.

"Brother Qin, you are so generous." Liu Qiangdong was a little envious, "More than 300 million yuan was donated without any hesitation."

"I don't love money and I'm not interested in money." Qin Shaoyan said righteously.

"Oh, the Spring Festival is coming soon. The stranded passengers will have enough food and water. The key is to calm them down." Qin Shaoyan reminded, "We should also distribute some of the radios, magazines, and books we prepared to relieve their boredom. Otherwise, people will start to have wild thoughts when they are bored."

The relief supplies included not only food, drinking water, and cold-resistant equipment, but also a large number of books and newspapers, and a large number of radios, mainly to calm the anxious emotions of the passengers.

As time went by, the weather gradually improved, the temperature rose, and the snow and ice on the roadside melted.

After emergency repairs by the power department, power supply is gradually being restored.

After the power was restored, the Ministry of Railways also dispatched fuel locomotives from the north for emergency use, and the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway resumed traffic.

In early February, Yangcheng Station was able to send out 2 passengers in succession, and the congestion that had lasted for half a month finally came to an end.

Qin Shaoyan also returned to the capital, set up a luxurious banquet to entertain the staff of Jingdong Mall, and then began to distribute bonuses.

After all, everyone has been working overtime for a whole month and even during the Spring Festival, so compensation is reasonable.

Otherwise, why would people work so hard for you? Next time, they won't work as hard as they should.

……

Qin Shaoyan returned home exhausted. His parents heated up the leftover New Year's food and served it to him.

"It's already the third day of the New Year, haven't we finished the New Year's meal yet?" Qin Shaoyan was surprised when he saw the food.

My mother said coldly, "I cooked a large table of food for the New Year, but you didn't come back for the New Year, so no one ate it and it was left over."

"You didn't even tell me in advance, and I haven't seen you for a month."

Qin Shaoyan smiled awkwardly, "This happened suddenly. There was a snowstorm in the south, and many people were stuck on the road. I was also here to help with disaster relief."

"Just to show off your ability, right?" Mom sighed and complained.

The old man stepped in to smooth things over, "This is also a good deed and a contribution to the country, so it should be praised."

Qin Shaoyan nodded repeatedly, "It deserves praise."

My mother turned around and went to the kitchen, "Then I will make some delicious dishes for our family's hero."

"No, no, no." Qin Shaoyan quickly dissuaded him, "These dishes will do."

Qin Shaoyan sat down and ate while talking about what he saw and heard in Guangzhou.

Of course, they basically only report good news and not bad news, and they brag about their own achievements.

Although Dad and Mom had already seen him on the news, they still listened carefully to what Qin Shaoyan had to say.

After dinner, Qin Shaoyan chatted with his parents for a while and then sent them back to the house opposite.

When they got home again, Mingyue rushed over and hugged him tightly.

This was the first time she and Qin Shaoyan had been apart for such a long time, and her heart was filled with longing. "I know you are busy with serious things, but I still miss you."

"You haven't spoken to me in a month other than texting me back."

Qin Shaoyan was startled, then quickly said: "I'm too busy to take care of it, don't worry, I won't do it again in the future."

"Will you not be so busy in the future?" Mingyue asked curiously.

"Well, probably." Qin Shaoyan said somewhat insincerely, "At least I still have to be busy this year."

“What are you going to be busy with this year?”

“The Olympics.”

(End of this chapter)