Let's not talk about the rumors and the expectations of Far away's executives.
Not long after Li Dong arrived in Shanghai, Far away officially announced the event.
April 16th, 2pm on Friday, Far away's first retail roadshow was held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai.
The venue was a multi-purpose hall in Shangri-La Hotel that could accommodate 1500 people!
The fact that the meeting was held in a hall that could accommodate 1,500 people made many people gasp in astonishment.
Even the business world started discussing about it.
Ordinary people did not have any concept of it. To them, what was the big deal?
Far away was so rich that they could book the entire hotel, let alone a hall that could accommodate 1500 people.
However, to those entrepreneurs, it was hard to tell what this meant.
1500 people!
For an IPO, a small or medium-sized enterprise's roadshow, if there were tens or hundreds of people attending, they would be satisfied. The roadshow would be a hit.
Most of the time, the actual number of people attending was even lesser. It was not uncommon to hire people to make up the numbers.
For large enterprises, if there were hundreds or even three or four hundred people attending a roadshow, it would be impressive.
Most of the time, a single person represented an entire organization.
Once an organization that participated in the roadshow was bought, it would be a huge sum.
Far away had prepared 1500 seats for the roadshow in Shanghai. This meant that Far Away firmly believed that there would be close to a thousand organizations participating in the first roadshow!
This kind of confidence, this kind of boldness, made many people unable to restrain themselves.
For others, they would rather fill up the seats than let the venue be deserted.
This was not about the cost of the venue. If the hall that could accommodate 1500 people ended up with less than 10% of the seats being empty, it would be troublesome!
Even if 150 people came, it was not a small number, but the atmosphere would definitely be extremely cold and awkward.
If it were a small venue that could accommodate 100 or 200 people, it would be completely different.
Therefore, just the issue of the venue was enough to cause many entrepreneurs to discuss it.
Far away's retail business was not a high-profit business. Furthermore, this was the first roadshow in China. The investment enthusiasm in China was not as high as in Europe or America.
Wasn't Distance Group afraid that he would mess up a good roadshow?
Everyone felt that it would be enough to book a hall that could hold 500 people, but he insisted on booking a hall that could hold 1,500 people. Li Dong was really crazy!
Of course, Li Dong had been arrogant more than once or twice in the past few years. Discussions were just discussions. There weren't many people who were really looking forward to slapping his face.
…
At the hotel.
Far away, Li Dong had received a lot of calls ever since he announced the news to the public.
Some were comforting, some were teasing, and some were probing.
After answering the phone for a while, Li Dong became a little impatient.
Li Dong didn't pick up the rest of the calls and let the team deal with it themselves.
In the suite.
This time, Yuan Chengdao did not stay at the headquarters. Instead, he led the team to Shanghai.
Seeing Li Dong, Yuan Chengdao had a slight headache. He thought for a while and said, "The 1,500 people might not be all here. Why don't we contact some organizations now? What do you think?"
Li Dong didn't sit. Instead, he walked around the balcony. After a while, Li Dong smiled and said, "Why are you so nervous?
Every time something big happens, you have to be calm.
Moreover, it's not a big deal now. It's just a small matter.
We've been through so many storms. Why should we be afraid of falling into this?
1,500 people are not 15000 people. There are many organizations both at home and abroad.
Far away, and they don't even have this little bit of courage?
Even if they don't have the courage to conquer the mountains and rivers, they still need to have the necessary posture.
What does 500 people look like? They're so petty. Those who don't know might think that I, Li Dong, lack this bit of venue fees!
Don't worry. If the premiere performance is less than 1,500 people, then I'll have to reconsider the listing.
This time, we'll be issuing 6 billion shares. According to the issue price of 20 yuan, we'll have to raise 120 billion yuan!
With such a huge amount of financing, if we don't use up at least half of it for the premiere performance, how can we continue?
This is also a test of the waters. It's better than having problems during the listing.
If there's a problem now, we still have a chance to salvage it. Once the roadshow continues, the listing will be imminent. At that time, the problem will be very serious, and it'll be very difficult to turn back.
The first roadshow went wrong. The problem is also very serious, but it's not serious to the point of no return.
The gains and losses are in a small area. It might seem like a gamble, but it's actually safer.
Don't follow the crowd. All these years, you've been doing well. You've managed such a big company steadily. That's good.
But this only means that you're suitable to be an executor. It doesn't mean that you can become a decision-maker.
Although it's just a small roadshow, and it's just a problem of the venue, it's actually about the structure and courage.
As the CEO, you don't need too much courage and structure.
However, as the chairman of the board of directors Far away, you have to learn to make choices.
Not everything is good, and not every decision is right.
But you have to remember, even if you're wrong, don't panic. It's okay if you're wrong. It's right if you can minimize the losses.
Don't think about it. If I'm wrong, I'll turn around immediately.
Far away, if a decision is implemented, it's very, very difficult to turn around in time!
At this time, the more chaotic it is, the more troublesome it is. Turning around is even more troublesome.
So even if you're wrong, you have to continue. The final result might not be worse than turning around.
Let's talk about the venue this time. So what if it's 1500 people?
So what if there aren't many people in the end?
If they don't come, it means that we haven't done enough. If they come, things will be better than we expected.
For Faraway Land, this kind of loss is something we can afford. "
Yuan Chengdao carefully thought about it. After a while, he nodded lightly and said, "I've learned."
Li Dong shook his head and said with a smile, "It's not that you don't understand. You understand it too well. Unfortunately, you're too cautious.
You were right to be cautious in the past because you were the CEO at that time. I was the only decision-maker Far Away!
I don't need you to give me too much advice, and I don't need you to stand out.
Your task is to carry out the tasks!
But it's different now. Remember, you're not Yuan Chengdao now. You're the future leader of Far Away!
For a multi-trillion-dollar group, it was necessary for them to be more stable and careful.
But this doesn't mean that you have to suppress yourself. This isn't Far Away's style.
If even you, the leader, are like this, the people below you won't dare to overstep.
In this way, Far Away's spirit will only get weaker and weaker. In the end, it will be the same as those old companies.
But this isn't the path Far Away is taking. Far Away is going against the current. To stand out, you have to fight!
I'm not asking you to fight for no reason or without confidence.
There's nothing perfect in this world. How can there be something that will definitely succeed?
As long as there's more than 50% confidence, it's worth fighting for. Winning or losing doesn't matter.
Now, you have to achieve more than 80% success rate before you dare to fight. There's no need to be like this.
But what about Sun Tao?
He only dared to fight with 30% confidence. That's too dangerous.
So I asked you to take over so that you can suppress him. 30% confidence is too small. 80% success rate is not something that can wait for you every day.
So, as long as there's a 50% chance of success, it's worth fighting for!
You should be more open. Don't pretend to be stupid and become a real fool in the end. "
When Li Dong spoke, Yuan Chengdao listened very carefully and didn't miss a word.
When Li Dong finished speaking, Yuan Chengdao fell into deep thought again.
Li Dong shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Maybe I've suppressed you too much these few years. You're still pretending to be stupid at this time. In your opinion, I can't tolerate others?"
Yuan Chengdao instantly regained his composure. He smiled lightly and said, "General Manager Li, don't misunderstand. I'm really thinking about what you said.
As for what you said about pretending to be stupid, in my opinion, there's no such thing.
It's just that we're doing different jobs in different positions.
In this world, it's difficult to fulfill one's duties.
Be it the chairman or the CEO, they all have different responsibilities.
Now, I'm the CEO and you're the chairman. As the CEO, I have to prepare for the worst. "
Li Dong waved his hand and said, "It's up to you. If you think it's good, I have no objections."
Yuan Chengdao smiled and didn't say anything else. He turned around and was about to leave.
Before he left, Li Dong suddenly said, "Three fires. Who do you want to burn first?"
Yuan Chengdao's footsteps paused. After a while, he said, "Tencent, Weibo's direct manager, and Vice President Liu."
Li Dong curled his lips and sneered. "Bullying an honest man."
Yuan Chengdao wasn't in a hurry to leave. He turned around and said with a smile, "It can't be helped. The others don't have the guts to bully me. Far away's technology is indeed a little too big. It's even worse than Far away's retail! Moreover, the two listed companies are directly under the headquarters' direct management. Only the headquarters has the strength to compete with Far away's retail. It's not to the extent that the main branch is strong. In addition, the senior vice president's responsibilities should be adjusted appropriately. At the very least, logistics and retail cannot be under one person. "
Li Dong waved his hand again and said, "It's up to you. As long as you think it's suitable. But I don't want to cause any resentment. Let's talk nicely."
Yuan Chengdao heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He smiled and said, "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
"That's for the best."
"…"
Yuan Chengdao didn't say anything else. When he left this time, his footsteps were much lighter.
He understood that Li Dong wanted to leave a complete retail group to restrict him.
But understanding did not mean that he would carry it out. He didn't want to really become a puppet.
The new retail group had a few core businesses. Li Dong didn't give Far away's retail.
First, logistics.
Second, Far away's finance.
These two big businesses might seem unimportant, but in fact, they were the essence of Far away's retail group.
Controlling these two businesses was tantamount to controlling the retail group's lifeline.
Of course, unless it was absolutely necessary, such a lifeline could not be used easily. Yuan Chengdao just wanted Qi Yunna to understand that she could resist, but not overstep.
Even if she represented Li Dong's will, he took over Far Away, and he represented Far Away's will.
Yuan Chengdao planned to take it slow. He wasn't in a hurry.
But since Li Dong asked, he didn't hide it. Just as Li Dong said, at this time, he still had to have the necessary courage.
It was just a simple power balance. If he didn't even dare to say this, then he couldn't do the following work.
…
After Yuan Chengdao left, Li Dong leaned on the sofa and stared at the ceiling for a while.
In the end, he laughed at himself. In the end, he still couldn't do what he said.
This person always said one thing, but in reality, he had another.
It seemed that there was no hope for him to be a gentleman in this life.
…
At the same time.
Somewhere else in Shanghai.
Qi Fangfang looked at Qin Yuhan, who was buried in her work, and teased her. "Do you want me to accompany you to do your hair and buy some pretty clothes? That way, you won't be embarrassed that day."
Qin Yuhan looked up at her, then continued to bury her head in her documents.
Qi Fangfang didn't mind. She leaned back on the sofa, picked up a red apple, and took a bite. "You're still pretending to be dumb. Ping Chuan's work is not done yet, so he rushed back to Shanghai. Isn't it because of this? To be honest, I want to go and take a look too. Far Away's retail business is probably the industry that Li Dong has spent the most effort on. It's good to see the grand occasion. At least it can make up the numbers, don't you think so? "
Qin Yuhan looked up at her again. After a while, she said, "You want to go?"
Qi Fangfang smiled. "You don't want to?"
"No."
"You don't mean what you say!"
Qin Yuhan ignored her. Qi Fangfang ran her fingers through her hair. "Don't worry. My heart is as clear as a mirror. I don't have any improper thoughts. I just want to go and take a look. Even if he's handsome, he's not the same kind of person. "
Qin Yuhan put down her documents, but she didn't look at her. She turned to look out of the window and said softly. "It's up to you how you think. No one has the right to care about these things. We're just friends, and I don't want you to end up with bruises all over your body. His heart is as hard as iron, and I can still pry some of it out of him. But you can't. In the end, you're bound to be badly bruised and bruised … "
Qi Fangfang put down the apple and lazily leaned on the sofa. "Very honest. I accept it. I'm not going to hit the wall and gamble on whether he will be soft-hearted. I don't think he's a soft-hearted person. Even if he is soft-hearted, it will only be towards a few people. I won't be one of them. "
Qin Yuhan nodded her head, which was considered as acknowledging her words.
Sometimes, Li Dong would be softhearted and show mercy, but that was only under rare circumstances.
In fact, as her career gradually got on the right track and became bigger and stronger, Qin Yuhan understood that it was really difficult to soften Li Dong's heart when he was at his level.
If they really thought that Li Dong was a soft-hearted and sentimental person, then the opponents that Li Dong had killed before would probably wake up crying.
Qi Fangfang didn't continue on this topic. She smiled. "You, on the other hand, seem to be less resentful after coming back from Pingchuan. Do you mind if I listen?"
A faint smile appeared on Qin Yuhan's face. "He said he's protecting me."
"Do you believe him?" Qi Fangfang raised her brows and the corner of her lips curled up.
Qin Yuhan turned to look at her and smiled. "Does it make a difference whether I believe him or not? He's willing to give me an explanation. Whether I believe him or not, the result will be the same. What do you think I can do even if I continue to get to the bottom of it? "
Qi Fangfang nodded her head and smiled brightly. "That's true. Whether you believe him or not, just treat it as the truth. The wall in my heart has been built by myself. It's better to find a reason to knock it down than to keep blocking it. What's next? "
"Next …"
Qin Yuhan murmured. After a long time, she laughed. "I don't know. Let's see. He scared me for a while. I want to see how he's going to direct this show. "
Qi Fangfang didn't really understand and didn't ask anymore. She leaned on the sofa and said lazily, "What a pity. I don't know when I'll meet a man that I'm interested in again."
Qin Yuhan smiled and shook her head, ignoring her.
This woman might really be interested in Li Dong, but there were no feelings or love. It was pure interest.
If it was someone else, Qi Fangfang might really take action. But the one she was interested in was Li Dong.
Qin Yuhan didn't lie when she said that Li Dong's heart was made of iron.
In Li Dong's eyes, Qi Fangfang might be an acquaintance and half a friend. But she wasn't a good friend.
If Qi Fangfang dared to treat Li Dong as a prey and a test subject, as Qin Yuhan said, she would definitely be badly injured in the end.
Qi Fangfang wasn't stupid. She naturally understood what she meant.
As for whether she would really let go, Qin Yuhan didn't care. She just needed to remind her. Even if she was really badly injured in the end, it was Qi Fangfang's own choice.
Ignoring her best friend, Qin Yuhan turned her head and continued to look out of the window. That was also the direction of the hotel where Li Dong was staying.
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