13th of February.
Early in the morning, the online media released the headline news!
"What is Li Dong's intention in secretly meeting the boss of 100 retail companies?"
"Shocking secret, the giants are attacking again!"
"The retail industry is changing!"
"Far away retail has become a reality!"
"Retail alliance? Far away alliance? "
"…"
Pieces of news related to the Faraway Lands were spreading on the internet.
Since 7th of February, Far away announced the closure of its stores in Capital City. After two days of peace, Far Away once again made a big move.
Everyone was still waiting for Far Away's super annual meeting. This year's Far Away Annual Meeting would be broadcasted live on PP Video.
Many people were waiting for the live broadcast on the night of the 14th. Unexpectedly, Far Away was unwilling to be left out and stirred up a storm before the annual meeting even started.
The media was full of guesses and fabrications.
But there were also many media outlets with extensive information channels. Coupled with the large number of people who attended last night, they also received a lot of insider information.
Far Away was about to set up a new retail group, focusing on offline retail and building a group with a net worth of 100 billion. This attracted many people's attention.
More importantly, Li Dong, who had always been a loner, suddenly seemed to have become a different person.
Some media outlets leaked news that Far Away's new retail group would sell part of its shares in exchange for shares of other retail groups, forming a new interest alliance system.
Once the news came out, the industry was in an uproar!
A retail alliance system!
Using interests as a link, forming a retail alliance system with Far Away as the core. This was beyond many people's expectations!
…
The outside world was abuzz with discussion.
Li Dong was making a big move this time!
Although they did not know what the situation was like and how many companies were willing to join, it was a trend, a sign.
Today, Li Dong was willing to share his retail group. Tomorrow, would it be Far Away Technology's turn?
Far Away had only risen for five years and did not have a very deep network in the industry.
But once a large number of interest allies were roped in, Far Away would immediately have a very solid foundation.
Some people hoped to see this happen, but there were also people who did not want to see it.
If Li Dong really succeeded, with his age and influence, the Hua Xia business world would really follow Li Dong's lead in the future.
…
The outside world was abuzz, and the Faraway Group was also in an uproar.
Early in the morning, the CEOs of many companies came to visit.
Far away, they had all taken the initiative to invite him. Now that they had arrived early, Li Dong could not refuse to receive them.
Not to mention Er Ma, Bailian, Huarun Resources, Suning … … most of the CEOs of these companies rushed over.
When Li Dong came out to greet them, Zhang Jindong sighed as soon as he saw him. "I knew you weren't willing to be left out, but I didn't expect you to make your move so soon."
Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "It's not about being lonely or not. It's just a normal business cooperation. There were quite a few shareholders in Suning, but I didn't see many of them saying anything. So far, adding some shareholders now is also to prepare for the future listing. It's not a big deal. "
"I don't agree with you."
Zhang Jindong shook his head and did not say anything to Li Dong. Instead, he looked at the CEOs of Bailian and Huarun Resources and said, "I am in the home appliance retail business. In fact, it doesn't affect me too much. There are not many domestic home appliance retail companies, and there are not many home appliance chain companies participating this time. It's mainly in the department stores. What do you think? "
Hong Ji of Huarun Resources did not speak, but the CEO of Bailian, He Ming, smiled and said, "Since General Manager Li is willing to pull some small and medium-sized enterprises to his side, it is also General Manager Li's freedom. I'm not here for this. I heard that Far away is going to increase its investment in Shanghai, and even move Gome's headquarters to Shanghai. I don't know if it's true or not. If General Manager Li doesn't mind, can you reveal some information? "
Li Dong glanced at him and chuckled. "It depends on the situation. Who can say for sure."
"General Manager Li should consider it carefully. After all, Shanghai is not like Beijing, and it is very competitive."
Li Dong smiled, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then, he said, "I really like to be competitive. That's what makes me interesting. Far away won a market share of 9 billion in Shanghai last year. How can we achieve such a result without competition? CEO He, we are likely to be neighbors in the future. Please take care of us. "
He Ming's face changed slightly, and he reluctantly nodded.
The others looked at Li Dong suspiciously. Is this for real?
Far away is going to continue to enter the southern market, and even move Gome?
This matter is not easy to guess, but in their opinion, the possibility is not high.
Gome has been rooted in Beijing for so many years, and it is not easy to leave.
Far away is going to continue to enter the southern market, but they will face the encirclement of Bailian and even Huarun Resources. Is Li Dong not afraid of being defeated in the end?
Guesses are guesses, and Li Dong laughed it off, and they did not ask further.
In fact, they didn't come here today for this matter.
After a short chat, Zhang Jindong said, "General Manager Li, Hua Xia's retail industry has been changing for the past few years, and everyone is in danger. We all agree with your proposal to set up a retail association. However, it was inevitable that the opinions of one party would be biased. I have discussed with CEO Hong, CEO He, and the rest. If we are going to set up a retail association, we should make it bigger. We are also willing to contribute to the establishment of the retail association. This way, Hua Xia's retail industry will enter a period of positive development. Don't you think this is more appropriate? "
Hearing this, Hong Ji finally spoke up. He nodded and said, "That's true. Since it's a retail association, I think it's only right that everyone participates in it and recognizes it. General Manager Li, we still have business partners in East China. If Huarun Resources does not contribute to the establishment of the association, people will look down on us. "
"That's right, General Manager Li. There is strength in numbers. We all want the future of Hua Xia's retail industry to be brighter. If everyone can contribute, that will be the best. "
Liu Qiangdong, who had been quiet since he entered the room, also added, "Online shopping is also an extension of the retail industry. General Manager Li, if the retail association is set up, we, Jingdong, will not pass on the responsibility. Although we are weak, we are also willing to contribute to the future of Hua Xia's retail industry. "
Li Dong had been sipping on his tea. After a while, Li Dong raised his head and smiled at everyone. "What retail association? How come I don't know about this? Isn't there already a retail association? What's the point of setting up a retail association? "
Everyone couldn't help but frown, and many people looked at the few leaders.
Zhang Jindong took a deep breath and said slowly, "General Manager Li, are you saying that last night's meeting was just a rumor?"
"Meeting? No meeting. You're talking about a gathering, right? "
Li Dong smiled and said, "It's just a gathering, why are you all so concerned about it?
Also, there is no such thing as a retail association. It's just a product of our own entertainment.
I've thought about it. Setting up a retail association Far away for fun shouldn't be against the rules, right?
Everyone, don't be so concerned. It's just a gathering of small and medium-sized enterprises for fun.
As for me, I don't have the mood to fight with everyone. Really, it's pointless.
The market is so big. Can I, Li Dong, eat it all by myself?
I don't have such thoughts. You all misunderstand me and keep crying wolf. Every time I make a move, you all stare at me. What's the point?
Look, who have I offended all these years?
Gome is going bankrupt, and I went to help. Carrefour is also being attacked, and I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to help too.
If Su Guo didn't attack us, we wouldn't have fought with them.
I can bear with it as much as I can. I actually prefer to share and cooperate.
Ask CEO Hong, I didn't do anything to Huarun, right?
As for Bailian, in Shanghai, we also kept retreating because we didn't want internal strife to benefit the foreign investors.
But now, you all keep thinking that I want to do something?
I'm being forced to do this. I have no choice but to set up a benefit-sharing group. I didn't invade anyone's interests, right?
Ask yourself, if it wasn't for someone constantly forcing me, would I need to do this?
As for who forced me, everyone should know.
Far away has been too many things these few years. Back then, we were constantly attacked in Shancheng, and it was the same in Beijing. In Sunan, in Jiangzhe, we were all forced to move forward.
I don't care about any of this. I do my business, and you all do yours.
It's just fair competition!
In the end, when my business is doing well, some people are jealous. What can I do?
My business was built by me step by step. I didn't break the law, did I?
We're all smart people, so I won't say it clearly.
This time, I invited everyone to Pingchuan to attend the annual meeting Far away. Actually, I want everyone to be a witness. I, Li Dong, am not someone who can't tolerate others.
If you can tolerate me, I can tolerate you. "
Speaking up to this point, Li Dong's expression suddenly changed. He sneered. "If you can't tolerate me, then I'm not a pushover either!
All these years, everyone thinks that I, Li Dong, am too young. Far away is too young to have such achievements!
Why!
If you have the ability, do it yourself. If you can get rid of me, I'll admit it!
Do you think I'm so easy to talk to if you want to play games with me?
To put it bluntly, if you're not convinced, then bring it on!
All the companies here are the backbone of the retail industry. If you think you can't fight me alone, then work together to suppress me. I don't have any objections.
But if you want me to compromise with these petty tricks, you've lived your life in vain! "
Many people's faces changed when they heard this. Zhang Jindong frowned. "Dongzi, you're too harsh with your words. That's not what we meant. We are all concerned about the development of the industry. But since you have misunderstood, we won't say anything more. Don't get angry over such a small matter. There's no need. "
Li Dong laughed. "Sorry, sorry. My words were too harsh. Please forgive me. Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about something else."
Li Dong laughed. But in his heart, he was cursing. These people are actually working together to force me to abdicate my position.
It seems like these people are feeling the pressure of the alliance.
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