On the afternoon of the 11th, Li Dong arrived at Pingchuan.
As soon as he walked out of the arrival gate, there was a large group of people in front of him.
There were staff members from Far away who came to pick up Li Dong from the airport, as well as a large group of media reporters.
In the last few days in Beijing, Li Dong kept a low profile and did not accept any interviews from the media.
However, the rumor that Far Away was going to enter Gome was getting stronger. There were even rumors that Gome's board of directors had discussed it several times. It was obviously not groundless. Far Away was really going to enter Gome.
In the retail sector, Far Away, which was known as the number one department store, and Gome, which used to be the number one home appliance company, were working together. This was big news.
Even ordinary people who were not interested in business could feel the strong smell of gunpowder.
Yes, it was the smell of gunpowder.
Once Far Away really took over Gome, Far Away would be the absolute leader in the department store and home appliance retail sectors.
Suning, Bailian, and Wal-Mart were not stupid. How could they just sit back and do nothing?
After a few days of peace in the retail sector, there might be another super war in the next few days.
Some people said that the collaboration between Far Away and Gome was the fuse of the next all-out war in the retail sector.
Once the collaboration between the two parties was successful, other retail companies might take the initiative to start a war while the two parties were still working together.
As soon as Li Dong walked over, a large group of reporters rushed over. Some reporters who were familiar with Li Dong quickly shouted, "General Manager Li, is it convenient for you to say a few words?"
"General Manager Li, is the collaboration between Far Away and Gome real? Is it convenient for you to reveal the details of the agreement? "
"General Manager Li, recently there was news that OPPO is about to launch a new generation of smartphones using the Android system. Its main target is Far Away. The new generation of smartphones is completely for Far Away. Can you tell me what the collaboration involves? "
"General Manager Li …"
The reporters couldn't wait any longer. If it weren't for the bodyguards stopping them, they would have stripped Li Dong naked.
Shen Xuehua, who was originally with him, saw that Li Dong was blocked and couldn't move, so she thought for a moment and left quietly.
Not many people cared whether she left or not.
Although Shen Xuehua had some fame in the industry, it was only relatively speaking. Some people in the business world might not even know her, let alone outsiders.
Bypassing the crowd, Shen Xuehua waved at Shen Qian, who was not far away.
When Shen Qian came over, Shen Xuehua turned to look at Li Dong, who was still surrounded, and sighed, "Do you feel pressured when you're with him?"
The current Li Dong was already a super popular figure.
Wherever he went, the reporters would pay attention and surround him.
Living with Li Dong, one had to be prepared to bear the pressure.
Not everyone liked to live under the spotlight, especially Shen Qian.
Her and Li Dong's marriage was bound to cause waves, whether it was the problem of family background, the problem of the age gap, or even the problem of a third party …
These media reporters would peel away all your secrets and privacy layer by layer.
Was Shen Qian prepared for this?
Was she prepared to be attacked by countless people and scolded by countless people?
Sometimes, Shen Xuehua panicked for her daughter.
For Li Dong, her daughter had given up too many things and shouldered too many things.
If it was someone else, her daughter would live a happier life. Even if the other party was not as good as Li Dong, the gap wouldn't be too big.
Everything about Shen Qian was destined that if she wanted to find a man, the man she found would not be too bad. Rich people, officials, cultural celebrities …
There was no shortage of young people in the elite group.
Shen Qian smiled and looked not far away. She chuckled and said, "I don't think so. In fact, I think it's quite interesting. It's fun to see him bluff the media every time."
Shen Xuehua was helpless. She was poisoned so deeply that there was no hope.
Looking at the time, Shen Xuehua said, "Let's go. I don't know when he'll be done. I'm hungry, let's go eat together."
Shen Qian was a little hesitant.
Seeing this, Shen Xuehua flew into a rage. She said, "Are you still my daughter? You've only been separated from him for a few days. How long has it been since I last saw you? It's not easy to come all the way to Pingchuan. Let's have a meal together, and you're still hesitating! You little ingrate, I've raised you for so many years for nothing! "
Shen Qian rolled her eyes and said gloomily, "Mom, I didn't provoke you. Why are you angry at me? Don't tell me he bullied you on the way here? "
"Would he dare?"
Shen Xuehua snorted and glanced at Li Dong not far away. It just so happened that Li Dong was looking at them.
Shen Xuehua said nothing and pulled Shen Qian out.
Shen Qian quickly waved at Li Dong and left with Shen Xuehua.
…
In the crowd.
Li Dong saw that Shen Qian and Shen Xuehua had left together, and he felt a little relieved.
Shen Xuehua was in severe menopause. If he really had to receive her, he didn't know how he would be taught a lesson. With his daughter, Shen Qian, accompanying her, it saved him a lot of trouble.
As soon as they left, Li Dong turned his attention to the reporters.
He pressed his hands together. As usual, the crowd quieted down.
Li Dong chuckled and said, "Don't panic. I will say what should be said. It's useless for you to ask what should not be said. Many of you have dealt with me before and are familiar with my style. Now, let me briefly talk about your previous questions. Next, when I'm done, ask a few more questions. If I can answer them, I will answer them. If I can't, don't ask anymore. It's dinner time. I won't disturb you, so don't disturb me. Is that okay? "
Everyone nodded hurriedly.
Li Dong had a strong personal style when facing the media. If he wanted to say something, he would say it even if you didn't ask.
If he didn't want to say it, it was useless to ask.
Li Dong was not a celebrity. If you pestered him, you might be able to dig out some gossip.
There were even some reporters who, in order to dig up his privacy, stalked him as if it was a common occurrence.
But for a rich man like Li Dong, do you want to try following him?
Domestic gossip usually reported on rich people in public places. At most, they would bump into them on the street.
They had never heard of anyone who could follow them in depth.
It wasn't that they didn't want to, but they didn't dare to.
If you followed a famous entrepreneur, a super rich man, their bodyguards would not be easy to deal with.
The gentler ones would get away with it.
The more overbearing ones would get a beating if they were caught.
The more powerful ones, like Li Dong, would get away with suing you. They could just charge you with a threat to public safety and beat you half to death and send you to the police station for a period of time.
Although the reporters wanted to gossip, they didn't want to die.
In the past few years, because of Li Dong's defamation, there were many media outlets that were sent to the police station. There were also newspaper websites that went bankrupt.
Because of this, if they wanted to dig out some secrets from Li Dong, they could only rely on this kind of situation.
When the reporters quietened down, Li Dong said, "Everyone is mainly curious about two things. First, Gome. Second, smartphones or mobile devices related to Far away.
I'll talk about the first point first. Far away's cooperation with Gome.
Cooperation is indeed possible.
Of course, the specific cooperation agreement has not been reached yet. But in general, the discussion is almost done.
Far away's cooperation with Gome is imperative. In the field of home appliance retail, Gome has always been Hua Xia's number one brand.
In the past few years, although there are some suspicions that we are living off our previous capital, Gome's foundation is there. It's not something that can be surpassed by anyone.
This is also the reason why we are working with Gome.
Isn't there a rumor on the Internet that I want to invest in Gome?
This is not a rumor. In order to stabilize our cooperation, I do have this idea.
Also … "
Before he finished speaking, someone suddenly said, "General Manager Li, why isn't Gome investing in Far away?"
Li Dong glanced at him and said calmly, "If anyone can come up with tens of billions in cash, I'm willing to give them the opportunity to invest. What do you think?"
The reporter who asked the question was a little embarrassed and did not dare to say another word.
Li Dong ignored him and continued, "Also, the cooperation between Far Away and Gome is still mainly online.
If the cooperation between Gome and Cuba is successful, they will be merged into Far Away Mall and become the secondary channel of Far Away Mall.
In the future, the home appliance business of Far Away Mall will no longer be operated by Far Away alone or sold directly by the manufacturer. Gome will be the third-party channel of Far Away.
In fact, there had been such cooperation before. Suning, Five Star, and other home appliance retailers had also entered Far Away Mall.
But at that time, the cooperation was still based on them. Far Away only acted as a platform.
It was different now. In the future, Gome's online channel would be completely operated by Far Away.
Other than supply and sales, the pricing, logistics, and after-sales services would be handled by Far Away Mall's team in the future. This would also avoid a lot of disputes and shirking.
In the past, these established brands would often shirk responsibilities with the platform. The platform would ask you to look for the brand, and the brand would ask you to look for the platform. A small matter could drag you for ten days to half a month.
But now it was different. The goal of Far Away was to provide more satisfactory and convenient services to the consumers.
All the responsibilities lie with the platform.
Return and exchange of goods, compensation for fake goods, after-sales services, logistics services … You consumers don't have to worry about this series of problems. Just look for Far Away Mall.
As for our communication with the manufacturers and merchants, it's up to us. It has nothing to do with you … "
Li Dong's words made many people's eyes light up.
This kind of platform shouldering all the responsibilities was a package project. It was really rare to see in the industry.
Nowadays, the platform was the platform. Shirking responsibilities and kicking the ball between the platform and the merchants was the most common thing. The consumers were actually used to it.
In the e-commerce field, no one dared to say such things like Li Dong.
All the responsibilities would be borne by the platform!
Just based on these words, the reporters knew that the other big shots in the e-commerce field were going to have a headache.
Online shopping might seem simple, but in fact, there were many processes in it.
The simplest and most important points were also the points that were the most likely to be criticized and criticized. First, the problem of compensation for fake goods.
Second, the problem of logistics speed.
Third, the problem of after-sales services.
Fourth, the problem of brand trust.
…
These problems had always been the most common problems for online shopping consumers.
They were worried about whether this shop was really a branded shop. They were worried about whether the logistics was reliable. They were worried that after buying these goods, after a few years, if there were problems with the goods, who would take care of the after-sales service?
However, now, with one sentence from Li Dong, almost all the problems were solved.
All the problems were not problems. If there were problems, Far Away would take care of them!
It might seem simple, but how difficult it was was. Perhaps only the big shots in the industry Far Away and the industry could understand.
In the entire industry, no one dared to make such a promise except for Li Dong.
Even Jingdong, which had always wanted to rely on this to rise, could not do it. Because they did not have the capital or the ability to say such things.
When they had the ability, some things could not be suppressed. At that time, the enterprise would not be decided by you. You would have to consider the investors.
Perhaps because of this promise, the enterprise would have to invest billions or tens of billions more. Just the establishment of the after-sales service system and the communication with the manufacturers would increase the difficulty of the platform and cost a lot of money.
If Li Dong had not completely taken over Gome's online channels and completely independent management, would he have dared to say such words?
Even if he said it, Li Dong could not do it.
He could not keep an eye on every little thing and care about the success of every transaction. He would not tell the website about some of the exchanges for his own products.
Only now, when the online operations were completely handed over to Far Away, Far Away could control everything.
When the time came, Far Away would handle it first and then communicate with the enterprise. This would reduce a lot of trouble.
Li Dong did not care how much trouble his words had caused to others. He continued, "Other than the unification of the online platform, we will also adopt a larger scale of cooperation and coordination between the online and offline channels.
In the future, we will cover all the areas that can be covered online!
"The products you buy online can be picked up at the local physical stores at any time. Far Away, China Resources, Gome, and more brands and manufacturers will participate in this.
"My goal is to create the most convenient shopping mode in the world, one-stop shopping!
"Some people say that this is unnecessary.
"Since it is online shopping, it is for convenience. Why go to physical stores?
"In fact, sometimes when you shop in a physical store, a mall or an exclusive store may not meet your requirements.
"For this, you have to go to many stores and many places. For people who enjoy shopping, this does not matter.
"But some consumers do not do it for enjoyment. It is more for convenience.
"This way, there is a need for our online and offline cooperation.
You can choose online to pick up the goods from the nearest physical store. You can choose online. We will collect the goods from 10 to 20 specialty stores.
"When the time comes, you can exchange the goods and inspect them at any time.
"While enjoying the convenience of online shopping, you can also enjoy the services of physical stores. Don't you think this shopping mode will be more comfortable and reassuring?"
Many people started to think along with Li Dong's words. Will this mode really work?
No one was a fool. They naturally understood that this way, the cost will be much higher.
Moreover, the difficulty of covering the entire offline channels was unimaginable.
It was not just the physical stores. There was also the logistics.
If Li Dong wanted to achieve this, the investment in these two areas would be astronomical.
In the end, the profits might not be higher than just doing online shopping or physical stores. Was such a complicated and high investment really worth it?
After thinking about it carefully, everyone understood.
If this was really the case, Far away Retail would become an omnipresent network that would connect the whole of Hua Xia. By then, the influence and branding would be terrifying.
If such a retail company were to grow in Hua Xia, would there still be room for others to survive?
Could such a retail company really be realized in Hua Xia?
By then, Far away Retail would be the uncrowned king. Would this be considered a monopoly?
Also, would Far away Retail allow such a thing to happen?
It sounded good and simple.
If it was done, it would be so difficult that it would make people vomit blood.
Li Dong's grand plans were not as simple as he made them out to be!
The reporters were in a state of shock. In an instant, everyone fell silent.
Li Dong saw this and continued, "Let's stop here for the first point.
As for the second point, it's about the layout of the mobile devices.
Actually, all of this is to serve the first point.
The arrival of the mobile internet era, the emergence of smartphones, and the official start of the 3G era are the prerequisites for me to complete the first point!
In the PC era, some things are destined to be impossible.
Only in the mobile era will everything that I have said be realized. A mobile phone can fulfill everything that you need and imagine!
Now, it sounds a little dreamy.
But soon, on New Year's Day 2009, our first smartphone collaboration with OPPO will be officially launched!
At that time, everyone would discover that everything was so simple. Everything was so easy!
In the next one to two years, we will carry out a pilot project in Jiangbei.
In one to two years, everyone who comes to Jiangbei will realize that the world is a process of going from simple to complicated, and finally back to simple again.
You can go naked and only bring a mobile phone. Of course, you must have a balance in your bank account.
As long as you have a balance in your bank account and bring along your mobile phone, you can do whatever you want in Jiangbei!
Clothing, food, housing, travel, travel, travel, shopping, there's nothing you can't do.
And in three to five years, this scope will expand to Huadong, and even the whole country and the world!
Think about it, everyone. Such days are not far away!
Now, you don't have to buy a wallet that's too good. You don't have to buy a high-end mobile phone or computer either. In the near future, all of these will become useless!
Although this will cause some losses to our business, I still want to say that everyone should cherish this primitive society!
Don't complain. In a few years, you won't have the chance to complain even if you want to! "
The reporters were stunned. The crowd was stunned. Everyone except for Li Dong was stunned.
Motherf * cker, don't you think you're bragging too much?
Cherish this primitive society together?
You're just a businessman. Do you really have the guts to say such arrogant words?
Even No. 1 wouldn't dare to brag like this, right?
At this moment, many of the crowd sighed. "Brother Cannon is Brother Cannon. This nickname is definitely right!"
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