On September 26th, Li Dong embarked on his journey home.
Outside the airport.
Li Dong and Zhang Jindong were on the phone.
Zhang Jindong was full of unwillingness and resentment. He chattered on. "Li Dong, in all honesty, have I taken the bet seriously these past few years?
I have no problem with you letting Qi Yunna announce the end of the VAM.
Is there a need to be so anxious?
If outsiders knew about this, what would they think?
Those who don't know might think that our relationship has broken up. How bad would it be if word got out?
Aren't you setting me up? The impact of the financial crisis is severe. In the end, because of the agreement, Suning's share price has fallen since yesterday. My phone is about to explode with calls from shareholders.
They are all asking me if our relationship has broken up with Far away?
Is Far Away going to officially enter the home appliance industry to compete with Suning? Is it …
You should at least tell me in advance. If you do this, it will be so embarrassing for me … "
Zhang Jindong's resentment could be said to be true, but it could also be said to be false.
It was impossible for him not to know that both parties had completed the contract, but he never took the initiative to mention it. His purpose was to delay Far Away's footsteps.
But Li Dong was not a fool. Naturally, he was not willing to be restricted.
This time, the forced end of the VAM was very beneficial for Far Away. Anyway, Far Away had not gone public. In addition, there were many movements recently. No one paid much attention to the changes in Far Away.
On the contrary, because Far Away was now at its peak, Suning was now at its peak.
Suddenly, both parties terminated the contract. It was difficult for outsiders not to form an association.
For a moment, many shareholders were pessimistic. Was Suning really a match for Far Away?
Since they were not optimistic, selling became a matter of course.
Since yesterday, Suning's share price had been falling. Yesterday's drop was not too big. Today, when the market opened, as the news spread, Suning's share price was about to fall.
This was beyond many people's expectations.
To be honest, Zhang Jindong did not take it too seriously. Since the contract had ended, then let it end.
Suning had been developing well this year. During the financial crisis, not only was it not affected, but it had also expanded its market.
Moreover, they had begun to enter the overseas market. The acquisition of LAOX in Japan would soon be completed, and the acquisition of Laser Electrical Appliances in Hong Kong was not far away.
Once these two acquisitions are completed, Suning will officially enter the Asian market.
In China, Suning Mall was renamed to Suning Tesco, and the 3C + flagship store model had achieved initial success.
The third generation logistics base – Jinling Rain Flower Logistics Base was officially put into use.
The SPA system had been online for two years and had received unanimous praise from home and abroad.
The company's development system, which included renting, building, purchasing, and merging, was also officially launched. The business of setting up stores in the countryside was also ongoing.
On top of that, the Beijing and Tianjin market share had reached 50% …
Far away, this series of good news could not withstand the end of a contract!
Zhang Jindong knew that when the share prices fell, it was like a bolt from the blue.
What kind of joke was this?
This year, Suning had beaten Gome, became the number one retailer in China, occupied more than half of the market share, entered overseas, perfected the system, and fully launched the national layout …
So much good news, such a big breakthrough, could not compare to Li Dong's words?
Just because they were afraid of Far away entering the home appliance industry, just because they announced the end of the contract Far away, they scared away a large number of investors, including shareholders!
Zhang Jindong was stunned, and he even began to doubt himself.
My years of hard work, my years of hard work, could it not compare to a casual move by Li Dong?
I have been in the top 10 billionaire list more than ten times, and in the top 3 retail rankings for more than 3 years, how could I not compare to Li Dong who had just risen?
Last night, Zhang Jindong did not sleep at all.
Disappointment, anger, jealousy, all kinds of emotions hit his mind.
It was really hard for him to believe that just because of the news that they might compete with Far away, and that Far away did not say anything, so many people were scared.
Early in the morning, Zhang Jindong called Li Dong.
He expressed his dissatisfaction, expressed his unwillingness, and at the same time, tested Li Dong's real purpose.
Li Dong chose to end the contract at this time, there were many deeper meanings.
There might be turmoil in Gome.
Suning was preparing to go all out, but suddenly, Li Dong ended the contract. Did this mean that Li Dong was also officially entering the home appliance industry?
In the past, Far away was also in the home appliance industry, self-operated home appliances.
But at least in North China, Far away's desire to be big was not too strong, and many stores had cooperation with Suning.
And now, Far away ended the contract, maybe it was the start of a big charge.
…
Zhang Jindong nagged non-stop. Li Dong smiled and said lightly, "Brother Zhang, the misunderstanding of the investors is temporary.
Suning's performance this year was explosive, why should they care about the stock price?
Qi Yunna did not tell me about the contract in advance, and I only found out about it not long ago.
Because of this, I lost my temper, but things have already come to this point, and I can't say that it didn't happen.
Since it has already happened, let the contract end.
As for falling out, I don't even know. Who is more well-informed than me?
Brother Zhang and I are from the same hometown, and we help each other and face danger together. Whether we fall out or not, do you think we don't know?
Besides, I won't do anything without benefits, I'm not stupid. "
Zhang Jindong, who was on the other side, heard the deeper meaning. If you don't do something without benefits, then naturally do it with benefits.
Zhang Jindong was actually not too willing to compete with Far away at this time.
But as Li Dong said, things had already come to this point, and he could only acquiesce.
In any case, the two sides were not confirmed to be enemies for the time being, and they did not fight with great fanfare.
Zhang Jindong was also not an ordinary person, and he understood Li Dong's true intention. His resentment dissipated, and he said with a smile, "I said, what do outsiders know? Little brother, come to Jinling when you have time. The Internet + that you mentioned at the Internet conference is quite to my liking. Two years ago, we talked about the O2O business. Now, you have expanded it. Talk to me when you have time, and inspire me. "
"Of course, I will definitely go when I have time, and learn from Brother Zhang. Suning Shopping is doing very well now, and I have to learn from it."
"Are you making fun of me …"
"…"
The two of them chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.
Once the phone was hung up, Li Dong's face turned serious, and he said to Bai Su, who was next to him, "Go back and ask Mr. Tan to make preparations to separate Suning Shopping from Far Away Mall. Look at the contract in Beijing and Tianjin. When the contract expires, cancel Suning Shopping. "
Bai Su was stunned for a moment. Didn't they have a good talk just now? His attitude changed too fast.
Bai Su nodded and said, "Okay, I will inform him when I get back."
"Okay."
Li Dong did not say anything more, and he led everyone on the flight back.
…
At the same time.
Jinling.
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Jindong called the head of Suning Shopping and said in a deep voice, "Suning Shopping is preparing to withdraw from Far Away Mall, and try not to cause any trouble. Also, implement the online and offline price system as soon as possible. Distance's O2O has already gone further than us. It is very likely that the majority of the Hua Dong region's market will soon be dominated by Distance. You have to be prepared. Before China Resources and Far away complete the cooperation, do all the countermeasures. In the future, we will have our biggest opponent! "
Lin Guosheng, who was the Vice President of Suning Shopping and in charge of Suning Shopping, was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned ugly. "Far Away is going to enter the home appliance industry?"
"I had expected it, but I did not expect it to happen so soon." Zhang Jindong sighed.
Li Dong is ambitious, and he wants to build the largest, most comprehensive, and most dictatorial retail system in Hua Xia. He will not give up the home appliance industry.
Originally, he thought that Li Dong will wait for a few years before entering.
At that time, Suning will not be afraid of any challenges.
But now, Gome is still living a carefree life, Far Away Mall's performance is soaring, and Suning has not reached the point where they can ignore everything.
At this time, if they start a war with Far Away, Suning's chance of winning is not even 50%.
Lin Guosheng's face is heavy, and he nodded. "I understand. Next, do we need to change from passive to active?"
"Not for the time being."
Unless it is absolutely necessary, Zhang Jindong does not want to take the initiative to fight with them. Otherwise, it will give Li Dong an excuse and opportunity.
At this time, Suning is actually in an active position. At least, their position in the home appliance industry is not something that Far Away can compare with.
He knows that Li Dong needs time, but he also needs time.
His layout has not been fully laid out, and his plan has not been fully implemented. If he starts a war with Far Away, the gains will not make up for the losses.
Even if he raises a tiger, he has no choice but to endure for the time being.
Lin Guosheng heard that there is no need to start a war, and he is slightly relieved. "Okay, I will immediately arrange for the evacuation."
Zhang Jindong sighed in his heart. The retail industry is afraid of Li Dong.
Even his Vice President is relieved when he heard that there is no need to start a war. One must know that Suning is the stronger party.
In fact, not only Suning, but how many retail companies like Huarun and Bailian are willing to start a war with Li Dong?
Unless it is absolutely necessary, if it is not because Li Dong is pushing them too far, why would they take the initiative to provoke such a strong enemy. Lunatic!
Now, Huarun is roped in, Bailian and Agriculture are staying in China, and the other retail companies are more or less letting go of Li Dong due to the financial crisis or other reasons.
If this continues, Hua Xia's retail company might really be devoured by Li Dong.
Zhang Jindong sighed softly. Each generation has its own talents, and each of them will lead the industry for hundreds of years!
Their generation had not even retired from the industry, and the younger generation is already fiercely attacking them. These are troubled times!
… …
Jiangbei.
Pingchuan.
Ever since Li Dong came back, his phone has been ringing non-stop.
Anyone who could call him on his cell phone was not an ordinary person.
Qin Hanyuan had called to invite him to attend a Provincial Party Committee meeting to talk about Li Dong's insights from the Internet Conference. He wants to talk about the Internet + and the integration of traditional and online technologies.
At the same time, he wants to talk about how to upgrade Jiangbei's industries.
Qin Hanyuan is more informed than Li Dong. He knows that the State Council and the Central Bank are considering Li Dong's suggestion, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is also pushing for it.
Once Jiangbei is the target, it might affect the transformation of Jiangbei's entire industry system in the future.
That's why Qin Hanyuan called Li Dong personally to invite him to attend the meeting.
It must be said that Qin Hanyuan is very sincere, and his attitude is very cautious. The Provincial Party Committee's top official personally called to invite Li Dong, and he is too embarrassed to reject.
Li Dong also did not reject because he needs the Provincial Government's support.
Other than Qin Hanyuan, Jia Wenhao also called.
Jia Wenhao is very calm at this moment. He did not mention the Internet + or anything unrelated to him, including his sister and Li Dong eating together.
Jia Wenhao only told Li Dong calmly that the wind is blowing, and he hopes that Li Dong can solve the project as soon as possible.
Li Dong understood what he meant and gave him an affirmative answer.
Other than these people, Hsu Shengzhe, Qin Yuhan, Shen Qian, Yuan Chengdao, and Sun Tao also called.
Li Dong chatted with some of them, and some casually dismissed them.
… …
When Dong Xuebing returned to the Provincial Party Committee, all the hustle and bustle died down.
In the small courtyard, the two children went to school, and the housekeeper was cleaning the house, leaving Li Dong alone in the courtyard.
After five years, he had finally reached this step. He had reached a step that he did not even dare to imagine.
In the past few days in Beijing, Li Dong had a lot of thoughts.
It was not just because of the Internet Conference, nor was it just because he was recognized by the industry and confirmed his status.
The key point is that the Internet Conference is a dividing point.
In the past, Li Dong followed the footsteps of history and walked forward step by step. He was always following the trend. There were people in front of him who had walked the road ahead, and he just had to follow.
But now, he was one step ahead of others, and he was opening a new path.
Internet +, Internet finance, these are actually not his original.
The mobile Internet is also not his original.
But in this life, he is the first to promote and lead the trend.
This is a change in the general direction. It is not something that you can do just because you know it, and it is not something that you can do just because you read something on the Internet in your previous life.
He is shortening the course of history. Maybe from the next moment, history will be unrecognizable.
Li Dong could have waited quietly for the arrival of 2016 and tried not to change the original course of history. That way, he can maximize his benefits.
However, at this point, Li Dong's mentality had gradually changed.
He took the initiative to charge forward and change the course of history. Maybe not in 16 years, maybe in three to five years, his foresight will come to an end.
Under such circumstances, Li Dong had to consider a lot of things.
Maybe in the future, everything will be different.
With some fear of the unknown, with some desire for a greater possibility in the future, Li Dong hesitated and finally decided to take the initiative.
At this moment, Li Dong was a little excited, a little nervous, and a little lonely.
Yes, lonely.
Changing history, loneliness with no one to share it with.
Embarking on an unknown future, loneliness with no one to comfort him.
And a few years later, when he loses his foresight, the confusion of how he should go on.
Exhaling lightly, Li Dong forced himself to cheer up. Let's just walk and take a look. The unchanging world and the infinite loop mode had already made him unable to be excited.
Perhaps, the unknown is the most exciting.
The next moment, Li Dong's quiet heart gradually became excited.
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