On April 15th, after a night of preparation, many people made up their minds.
Lin 'an.
Carrefour's Jiangzhe branch.
Many Carrefour's managers were foreigners.
It was the same for the Lin 'an headquarters, where the manager was a Frenchman.
Early in the morning, the Frenchman felt that the atmosphere wasn't right.
In the past few days, their business had plummeted due to the boycott, and the employees were idle.
But in the past few days, although the employees were idle, they didn't dare to show their worries or run around due to the strict management.
But today was different. When the manager made his rounds, he found many employees whispering together.
The manager saw it and was already a little unhappy because of the boycott, so he was even angrier now.
When he saw the supervisors who usually flattered him were whispering and didn't notice him, he couldn't suppress his anger anymore and roared, "What are you doing during working hours?!"
His Mandarin wasn't very good, but he had been here for a few years, so he could express himself clearly.
After roaring, the manager continued, "If you leave your post during working hours, your wages will be deducted!"
In a foreign company, the standards were strict, so deducting wages was a common thing.
In the past, everyone was treated well because of Carrefour, so they accepted it even if their wages were deducted.
But the manager obviously didn't understand the current situation, and he might not even know about the Weibo post and the media Far away that Li Dong had posted yesterday.
When he said that his wages were deducted, a supervisor who was usually respectful to him couldn't help but say, "Mr. Valentine, there are no customers now, and the company hasn't come up with any solution. Now, everyone is worried that the store will be closed and we will lose our jobs. At this time, I feel that deducting wages can't solve any problem. Instead, shouldn't the company give us some reassurance? If this goes on, we won't be able to bear the pressure! "
The manager didn't expect that the usually docile employees would dare to refute him, so he immediately said angrily, "The store won't close down. Also, this is something that the headquarters should worry about. Just do your job!"
"But we don't have any work to do now. If we can't complete the performance, we can only get basic wages. Even so, you still want to deduct our salaries and social security funds. Can we even get 1,000 yuan a month? I do not think so, M. Valentin, for if we convert it to the euro you use, we would not get more than a hundred for a month's labour. At this time, I think we should either change the current performance model or solve the problem of no business! "
After being ridiculed a few times, Valentine was enraged and his face turned red. "If you don't want to work anymore, you can choose to resign! Also … "
The supervisor said calmly, "There's no need. I choose to resign. I still have a family to support. I don't know how long this storm will last, and I don't know how long I can endure it. My family depends on me, and I have a mortgage to pay every month. Mr. Valentine, please help me to complete the formalities for my resignation. "
"You …"
Valentine was stunned. He had never thought that the other party would really choose to resign.
At this moment, the other supervisors looked at each other and said, "Mr. Valentine, we have made the same choice."
They couldn't be blamed for being heartless. This time, Carrefour was boycotted, and Far away added fuel to the fire.
The boycotts were endless, and they might even have to face closure.
In addition, they were being scolded every day, and these people were under a lot of pressure.
Also, the supermarket had no business, and Carrefour wouldn't support them for nothing. The salary they received was frighteningly low, especially for these supervisors.
It was fine for the lower-level employees, except for those who needed performance for promotions. The others didn't have any performance requirements, but they were different. Without performance, there would be no performance, and thus no salary.
Far away had also thrown them an olive branch. These supervisors who had worked in Carrefour before could go to Far away, and their treatment wouldn't be bad.
Far away had opened so many new stores, and middle and low-level managers were extremely scarce.
Compared to Carrefour, Far away had more channels for promotion, and the future was more promising. It wasn't strange for them to make this choice.
…
On this day, the resignation didn't happen in just one store. The same scene was happening in the entire Carrefour Hua Xia District.
Far away stores not far away from Carrefour had a recruitment desk in front of their doors.
This recruitment desk was dedicated to recruiting Carrefour employees.
Many people couldn't help but laugh when they saw this scene. Far away was determined to kill the other party.
…
Faraway Group. Li Dong and the others were overjoyed.
Sun Tao was still worried that Li Dong would have some evil ideas, but he was extremely supportive of Li Dong poaching people!
Far away really needed people, especially those who had been trained by foreign companies. They needed supervisors even more.
Far away wanted to poach people one by one in the past, and it was too strenuous and difficult.
Now, the situation was different. Carrefour was boycotted, and the employees were panicking.
It was too easy to poach people from Far away at this time.
Sun Tao had rarely smiled in the past few years because he was in a high position. But today, Sun Tao was really happy.
Early in the morning, Sun Tao rushed into Li Dong's office and said with a smile, "General Manager Li, I'm so happy, so happy! I was still worried before. This time, we opened a lot of new stores, and we recruited a lot of new people. It's not a small problem. I didn't expect it to be solved so easily. Although 10,000 people is a little too much … "
Before he finished, Li Dong smiled and said, "It's not a lot. We still have a lot of stores to open.
Also, we will expand in the second half of the year.
Three to five thousand more people, I will support them!
At most half a year. At most, I will pay for it. The average salary of 3,000 people should be high enough, right? It's only 10 million a month!
I can afford the 60 million expenditure in half a year.
If we really hire all 10,000 people, almost all of Carrefour's employees will come, and their more than 100 stores will close down!
If we use tens of millions to defeat Carrefour, I will really thank God. What do you think? "
Sun Tao thought about it. It was indeed reasonable. Now, he didn't think there were too many people. He laughed and said, "That's true. Also, Carrefour can't recruit people now. Unless their salary is much higher than ours, no one will go at this time. Every time someone leaves, they will have one less person. If 10,000 people really come to us, hahaha, I can imagine their predicament. At that time, even if no one boycotted them, they will not be able to survive. General Manager Li, this is really a smart move. I didn't think of it before. If I had known, I would have treated Su Guo … "
Before Sun Tao finished speaking, he knew he was wrong. This move really wouldn't work on Su Guo.
Also, it wouldn't work on Carrefour normally. It was only at this time, when the people were boycotting and the government was silent, that it could be used.
In another time, with another opponent, this move would be useless.
After thinking about this, Sun Tao didn't say anything more. He smiled and said, "General Manager Li, I didn't come to talk to you about this. Do you know who I received a call from last night? "
Li Dong laughed and said, "You look so happy. Did you receive a call from your girlfriend?"
Sun Tao smiled bitterly and didn't keep him in suspense. He quickly said, "It was the previous General Manager of Carrefour's Provincial Company. That guy was the one who forced me to resign. I didn't expect that this guy couldn't hold on anymore. He called me and asked me if I was hiring people Far away. You don't know, I almost laughed at that time. That's so satisfying! "
Sun Tao was really happy. Although he was no longer the same as before, he still felt very happy to see his opponent admit defeat.
In fact, it wasn't that the General Manager couldn't find a job. As the General Manager of Carrefour's Provincial Company, it wasn't difficult to find a good job.
But there were only three big supermarkets in China.
Bailian and China Resources were state-owned enterprises. It was too difficult for them to rise up in the market.
Far away was the only company that had just risen and needed talents.
For the sake of the future, Far away was the best choice.
Moreover, he and Sun Tao didn't have a deep grudge. It was just a normal work competition. Moreover, he had suppressed Sun Tao in the past, which showed that he was better than Sun Tao.
In the General Manager's view, Far away was in urgent need of high-end talents. Li Dong also showed that he was thirsty for talents.
He came from a faraway place, and it was not impossible for him to reach Sun Tao's level in the future.
Li Dong saw that Dong Xuebing was happy and said with a smile, "It's really satisfying. Why don't you bring him over? He will be your subordinate in the future."
Sun Tao smiled and shook his head, "Forget it. There's no need to be so disgusting."
After a brief explanation of these matters, Sun Tao asked again, "Then, shall we continue to pursue them?"
"Yes. We can't relax now.
We have to make them desperate. We have to make them suffer losses continuously. We have to make them have no manpower and goods to sell.
After a long time, they will give up voluntarily.
After all, the Hua Xia market is not that big to them.
Last year's sales of less than 30 billion RMB may seem a lot in China, but it is insignificant to Carrefour.
With Hua Xia's continuous losses, they will weigh the pros and cons and give up in the end. "
Sun Tao nodded. This was true.
What was the point of doing business if there were no profits?
Moreover, the Hua Xia market was not that big to Carrefour.
30 billion RMB was about 3 billion Euros. This was the sales volume. The profits were even lower, probably less than 2 billion.
For this, Carrefour's top management had to consider whether it was worth it to continue the bloody battle with Far away.
Coupled with the fact that the timing was not good, the people were rejecting them, and a large number of employees were leaving …
Combining all these factors, the possibility of withdrawing from the Hua Xia market was not impossible.
Just as Sun Tao was thinking about this, Li Dong said, "Discuss with Mr. Chen. Next, we can communicate with Carrefour."
"Communicate?"
"Yes. Talk about the store's layout." Li Dong said calmly, "Carrefour has more than 110 stores in Hua Xia. They are all large shopping malls with complete facilities and decorations. If we can take over some of the stores, we will immediately enter the national market. Their geographical locations are also good. They are all in the center of the business district. Especially in Shanghai. Once we take over Carrefour's stores, we will immediately be able to gain a foothold … "
Sun Tao was stunned. Talking about the store's layout at this time? Aren't they afraid of being kicked out?
Far away was the one who caused the other party to be in a desperate situation.
Seeing his expression, Li Dong smiled and said, "There's no loss in talking.
Moreover, the business world is like this.
At that time, we fought with Su Guo until our brains were about to come out. In the end, in order to recover our losses, Su Guo also compromised.
It's the same logic. If Carrefour really wants to withdraw from Hua Xia, how many supermarkets can take over from them?
We are one, Huarun and Bailian are another, and the others are weaker.
It is a one in three probability. As long as we give the right price, nothing is impossible. "
Sun Tao thought for a while and felt that this was true.
But now was not the right time to talk. Sun Tao said, "It is still too early. Let's wait until they have the intention to withdraw. Then, we will talk."
"That's good. Just know your limits."
Li Dong stretched his neck as he spoke. He had been too busy for the past few days, and his body was stiff.
After a few stretches, Li Dong panted and said, "Oh right, how is the financing?"
"IDG made a third round offer, 26 billion. Goldman Sachs also offered the same price, 26 billion. Sequoia offered a slightly higher price, 26.5 billion. On the other hand, China Development Bank offered 26.5 billion unexpectedly this time. Manager Li, if we really can't, why don't we … "
Li Dong shook his head and interrupted, "I will not lower the price. Tell them that it is 30 billion now. It may not be this price after a while.
When we defeat Carrefour and merge with Wanjia, the online and offline model will be further practiced. Shopping Mall's valuation will increase greatly.
At most by May. If they have not decided by then, we will talk about it after the merger.
Also, tell them that we are in urgent need of money now. The financing must be used to invest in supermarkets and logistics.
When these two areas are profitable, we will use all the financing money on Far away Technology.
Let's make things clear first. If we can talk, we will talk. If not, we will not talk.
Don't treat me as a fool. 30 billion is not a high price. In fact, it is an underestimate.
At this time, these companies have not reached their bottom line. If we really cannot talk, they will not continue to talk with us.
How can we just take advantage of them without paying any price?
What is venture capital?
That is an investment with risks. Far away Technology does not have any risks now. It is almost like picking up money for free.
Therefore, diverting the financing money to other areas is also considered part of the risk. They must bear it later.
Otherwise, why would I look for them? Far away Technology is not in need of financing now.
Our system is already mature. Now, we are only fixing the corners. Generally, the main line is already out. What do you think? "
After listening, Sun Tao thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
Indeed, the few industries Far Away Technology had already matured.
Unlike other Internet companies, Far Away Technology chose to raise funds very late. This was because Far Away had made its own investments.
Now, it was almost close to the last round of financing during the listing period. Once it was listed, it was certain to make money.
There was not much risk. Of course, Li Dong did not want to be seriously undervalued.
After a while, Li Dong said, "Speed up the financing. If it really drags on until the second half of the year, do I still need them? When that time comes, I can prepare for the listing on the mall myself. Isn't that better than begging them? We are not listed now because I think it is not the right time yet. If there is no other way, we will do it ourselves. "
Sun Tao nodded. He had to hurry up on this matter.
After the two finished discussing, Sun Tao left in a hurry. He had been very busy recently.
After Sun Tao left, Li Dong moved around for a while. He leaned against the chair and did not want to move at all.
Since 2008, he had been very busy.
He had gone around Beijing and Sichuan. Now, he was busy with Carrefour and the financing.
He was exhausted. He did not know if he would still be around in 2016.
Thinking about this, Li Dong sighed.
Sometimes, he did not want to think about this problem. The more he thought about it, the more afraid he became.
The reason why he was so focused on his career was not to make money. It was good to be busy so that he would not think too much.
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