Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 617 Stuck

Qiao Zhiyuan immediately understood the meaning in Luo Yang's eyes.

He shuddered, lowered his head and continued to look through the information.

"After reading this information, I believe everyone has a preliminary concept in mind."

A few minutes later, seeing that all the board members had put down the documents in their hands, Luo Yang spoke up, "At the end of last year, I had several discussions with Mr. An about whether to continue to develop derivative industries under the framework of Luo Sheng Tang, or to start a new business and set up a separate company to develop this business."

"Chairman, the derivative industry you mentioned just now refers only to the food industry?"

The first person to ask was not Qiao Zhiyuan, but Zhao Pengcheng: "Because as far as I know, the internationally renowned Dingxin Group divides its industries into food, beverages, convenience stores, and restaurant chains. Does the group's attempt this time include this idea?"

“There is such a plan.”

Luo Yang smiled and explained: "I plan to build a comprehensive food company. Milk tea is the starting point, and spicy strips are a further step. If we can achieve results, we will further build channels and replicate more products of similar brands on this basis."

Between the questions and the answers, Qiao Zhiyuan felt inexplicably relieved.

"Boss An, the chairman just said that we need to build a food sales channel, and the cost is not small."

Some time ago, Kunpeng Technology borrowed 1 million yuan specifically to expand its market in the United States. A large amount of the funds was used to build sales channels. Chu Jianming was deeply touched and said these words.

"The cost is indeed not small, especially since we plan to build sales channels across the country."

An Ying replied calmly, "Because of the huge cost, we did not consider entering supermarkets directly in the early stage. Instead, we adopted the three-level agent channel model of province-prefecture-level city-county-level city to expand the market. After the product has a certain degree of popularity, we will slowly take back the agency rights. Only then will we consider entering supermarkets. Another advantage is that Mr. Qiao's Jiang Xiaobai has similar channels. If we borrow them in the early stage, we can also save a considerable amount of costs."

After saying this, she looked at Qiao Zhiyuan.

"We are all from the same group. If Mr. An needs anything, I will definitely have no problem with him."

Qiao Zhiyuan agreed without any hesitation.

In fact, among the directors present, he was the one who should have asked the most questions, but he had not asked a single question from the time Wen Wan sent out the information until now.

"Do you have any other questions?"

Luo Yang glanced at the whole audience and said, "If not, let's raise our hands and vote."

Once again, it was passed unanimously.

"The third item for review is about Jiang Xiaobai Liquor's application for a loan. The amount of the loan is 5000 million yuan, which will be used to acquire the winery."

The second vote was over, and Wen Wan distributed the information for the third project.

A few minutes later, Tan Ying from Guobao Film and Television spoke first.

"Boss Qiao, I remember that Jiang Xiaobai Liquor Industry reviewed a special acquisition fund of 5000 million last year. Why did they apply for another 5000 million loan this time?"

But he was rather slippery, and the subject of his questions shifted from the chairman to Qiao Zhiyuan.

"Last year's 5000 million yuan special fund was for a winery in Anhui Province, and the acquisition of the project is still under negotiation."

Knowing that the issue of Jiang Xiaobai Liquor Industry’s loan would be discussed at this board meeting, Qiao Zhiyuan had already made a plan.

"Jiang Xiaobai's current production capacity has seriously slowed down the growth of sales. If this bottleneck is not solved as soon as possible, the development of this year and even the next few years will be affected. Therefore, I reported to the chairman last month."

Qiao Zhiyuan explained slowly, "The chairman believes that since the acquisition project in Anhui Province is temporarily difficult to break through, we must hurry up and look for another acquisition target. In addition, Jiang Xiaobai's sales growth rate since the beginning of the year has far exceeded last year's estimate, and the demand for production capacity has increased again."

"According to Mr. Qiao, even if we acquire the project in Anhui Province, it will be difficult to meet this year's supply demand?"

"Is such that."

"The new loan amount is the same as the special acquisition funds originally applied for. Does this mean that this year's sales volume is likely to double on the original basis?"

"It won't double, it will increase by one third at most. After all, the current sales are not based on the production capacity of the acquired projects."

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After a round of questions and answers, there was nothing wrong with Qiao Zhiyuan's response.

Under the chairmanship of Luo Yang, the review was passed unanimously.

The review of three consecutive items took nearly an hour and a half, and at Luo Yang's request, a 15-minute break was taken.

"Wen Wan, the afternoon telephone conference call is cancelled."

When Luo Yang left the meeting room, he told Wen Wan, "I spoke to Vice President Song on the phone yesterday. She flew from Yangcheng to Hangzhou today and will negotiate directly with the other party in the afternoon. She probably won't have time to meet with me."

"Then I'll go ask Director Feng from the Design Department if she can move tomorrow morning's report to this afternoon."

Wen Wan followed closely behind Luo Yang, saying as they walked: "This will free up tomorrow morning. If President Song Wan has something to do, we can still..."

"Don't change it."

Luo Yang interrupted her: "I gave the design department one week. Feng Yuxuan is scheduled to report tomorrow morning, which is ahead of schedule. She might have been revising the materials tonight."

The conference room was not far from Luo Yang's office, and they arrived there after a few words.

"Snapped!"

After sitting down, Luo Yang lit a cigarette.

He came back just to get cigarettes. When he arrived at the company this morning, he went to the meeting room without even entering the office.

"Boss, were you drunk last night?"

"How did you know?"

Luo Yang was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Did Tian Tian call you?"

"I saw that she hadn't changed her clothes, and it looked like she had stayed in a hotel last night."

Wen Wan said calmly: "This is my request. You are drunk, so someone must be watching over you to prevent any accidents."

"Have a heart."

Luo Yang praised him, and then instructed: "Don't make any plans for the afternoon, I have something else to do."

"Ok."

Seeing that Luo Yang had no other instructions, Wen Wan turned around and left the office.

After resting for about 10 minutes, Luo Yang returned to the meeting room.

The content of the second half of the board meeting was relatively boring. It mainly consisted of Sihai Security reporting on the current situation of the company, looking forward to the next stage of development goals, and proposing conditions that required support from the group headquarters.

"I think the goal set by Sihai Security can be higher."

After listening to the report of General Manager Cao Yanbo, Luo Yang commented: "Next, I will acquire a piece of land in the neighboring city of Yang, Jiangsu Province, as a training base for the security company, and at the same time expand your security business to Yang City. The service content of this area mainly includes property security, factory security and escort business."

"Chairman, do you really want to build a training base?"

Cao Yanbo's unexpected surprise did not come from adding a county-level city's business, but from the training base mentioned by Luo Yang.

"We have already arranged for someone to take care of the land issue."

Luo Yang nodded in confirmation and continued, "As for the Magic City, while maintaining traditional business, we need to further expand private high-end security services."

When it comes to private security, it’s not all for yourself and those around you.

According to his vision, the companies under his name will inevitably go abroad, and the security business will also expand overseas accordingly.

The current capabilities of Sihai Security are far from enough.

"According to my request, you should prepare a new plan for the company's future development. Don't be shy about the parts that need support. Boldly propose them. I will review and approve them based on the actual situation."

At the final stage of the meeting, Luo Yang gave instructions and asked Cao Yanbo to complete a preliminary plan within a week.

At about 11:30, the board meeting ended, and An Ying followed Luo Yang into his office.

"Are you worried about Qiao Zhiyuan?"

Without her saying anything, Luo Yang knew what she was worried about.

"He has a good relationship with Cai Fujun."

An Ying sighed and said, "I thought this project would not be reviewed by the board of directors. You also thought so before."

"After all, this is a project with an investment of tens of millions of yuan. From its launch to operation, how many procedures are involved and how many people are involved? Do you think you can keep it secret?"

Luo Yang came to the tea table and motioned An Ying to sit down and talk. He said, "Instead of operating in secret and getting discovered, it's better to display it openly. At least now we can distinguish between beverages and food. This reason makes sense."

"Did you make arrangements in advance for Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Pengcheng asked the first question and deliberately mentioned Dingxin Group, as if he and Luo Yang had already agreed on the words in advance.

“I really didn’t communicate with him in advance.”

Luo Yang smiled and shook his head, saying: "But even if he didn't mention it, I would still use this excuse to explain it."

"Do you think Qiao Zhiyuan will reveal this information to Cai Fujun?"

Even if there is a reasonable explanation, it cannot prevent others from having wild imaginations, so An Ying is a little worried.

"So what?"

While Luo Yang was boiling water to make tea, he responded nonchalantly: "In the early days, we lacked money and connections, so we had to find people to cooperate with. That was something we had to do. We didn't have to bring others along for every project."

"You don't have to worry"

An Ying thought for Luo Yang and said, "Lemon CC is at a critical stage now. After all, the financing from Sequoia Capital will not be completed until July. If something unexpected happens in the meantime."

"What could happen?"

While boiling water, Luo Yang looked at An Ying and said, "The next step of Luo Sheng Tang's development will benefit everyone. If you quarrel with me over such a small matter, it will only affect everyone's interests and interfere with Sequoia Capital's financing, which will not benefit anyone."

According to the original agreement, Cai Fujun and his colleagues only held shares but had no management rights.

The only impact would be to cause a commotion to the point where Sequoia Capital would feel that the company was internally unstable and thus suspend investment.

But what benefits will this bring to Cai Fujun and others?
An Ying was also confused because of her concern.

In her opinion, Lemon CC is at the most critical moment, so even the spicy strips project can be suspended without affecting subsequent expansion plans.

"Anyway, just know it in your mind."

Just as An Ying was thinking with her head down, administrative secretary Qu Ying knocked on the door for instructions.

"Chairman, Mr. Qiao wants to see you."

"Look, isn't this coming?"

Luo Yang responded and said to An Ying with a smile: "Be quiet for a while and watch how Qiao Zhiyuan does his PUA."

Qiao Zhiyuan walked into the office and saw An Ying there, and hesitated for a moment.

"Chairman, Mr. An."

After greeting them, he said, "I don't want to interrupt your conversation. How about I come in later?"

"We are just chatting, please don't disturb me if you want to."

Luo Yang waved with a smile: "Come and sit down. I was just about to make tea when you came. What a coincidence."

Qiao Zhiyuan walked to the tea table and sat next to An Ying.

"The new company will be called Huayang Latiao."

Luo Yang held the boiling kettle and rinsed the teapot while asking An Ying: "I have also thought of the name of the future group company. It will be called Jiahong Group. What do you think?"

An Ying was slightly stunned for a moment.

But she reacted very quickly and responded immediately: "I am not concerned about the name now. I am building a brand new food company from scratch and focusing on developing sales channels. You know, the expansion of Lemon CC is at a critical moment now, and I am afraid that I will not have enough energy!"

"Didn't you speak very well at the board meeting just now?"

Luo Yang gestured to Qiao Zhiyuan with his chin: "It's better to use his channels in the early stage."

"Chairman, the sales channels for alcoholic beverages are a little different from those for ordinary food."

Qiao Zhiyuan smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't say that at the board meeting just now because I was afraid it would affect everyone's vote."

"Jiang Xiaobai's channels are all liquor agents?"

An Ying no longer cared about her previous worries and asked in surprise, "Are there no comprehensive food agents?"

"Jiang Xiaobai has now opened up channels in 17 provinces, and most of the provincial agents are liquor distributors."

Qiao Zhiyuan spoke frankly: "There are only three provinces where we haven't found provincial agents. When we were exploring the market at the prefecture and city level, some of the agents we found were comprehensive food agents, and more than half were wine agents."

Luo Yang fell into deep thought.

"Chairman, I just heard in the conference room that you were planning to enter the food industry. I was thinking that the channels in more than half of the remaining provinces could benefit from the new company!"

Qiao Zhiyuan sincerely suggested: "Since this is not a small-scale operation, opening up channels is a must. This money cannot be saved."

How could he know that Luo Yang and An Ying were both acting.

As for the channel issue, we already had a plan and would use the financing from Sequoia Capital to open up part of it.

"When you go back, estimate how much it will cost to build a national sales channel."

Luo Yang looked up at An Ying: "I guess the 5000 million planned before is not enough."

An Ying understood Luo Yang's meaning instantly, and said in front of Qiao Zhiyuan: "Well, I'll go back and take a closer look, and then estimate a rough figure. Boss, you should be prepared. I estimate that this amount of money is not a small number, at least tens of millions."

It would take an investment of nearly 1 million yuan to start a company producing spicy strips and build and open up national sales channels.

Just ask others if they're interested!

Qiao Zhiyuan: “.”

Do you need so much money?

He was a little confused.

It seems that Jiang Xiaobai didn’t spend so much money on sales channels?
"Boss Qiao, what's going on here?"

Seeing that the food was almost cooked, Luo Yang turned his gaze to Qiao Zhiyuan.

"Oh"

Qiao Zhiyuan came back to his senses: "I just came to report on the progress of the loan."

"I remember Wen Wan mentioned it."

Luo Yang was surprised and asked, "Weren't we scheduled to discuss this on Thursday afternoon? Why is it not going well?"

"The progress is not going very smoothly and it is currently stuck."

Qiao Zhiyuan said with a bitter look on his face: "We need a guarantee from the group headquarters!"

(End of this chapter)