Maoyue Hotel.
At 6: 40 pm, luxury cars stopped in front of the hotel.
A lot of reporters gathered in front of the hotel.
The first to cause a sensation was not Li Dong, but Huang Guangyu.
Huang Guangyu was once the richest man in the country, and he seemed to be in trouble recently. Coupled with his failure to compete with Suning, many people were paying attention to him.
If he came alone, the reporters would not have paid so much attention to him.
Most importantly, when Huang Guangyu got out of the car, Zhang Jindong's car also arrived.
The two were in the front and the back, and they were the biggest competitors. It suddenly attracted countless flashes of cameras.
The leaders of the two largest home appliance chains in the country, the biggest competitors in business, met outside the hotel. This was a good gimmick to create news.
Zhang Jindong was 45 years old this year, and Huang Guangyu was 39 years old.
Both of them had a strong presence. Although Huang Guangyu was thinner than Zhang Jindong, he was once the richest man in the country, so he was no less eye-catching than Zhang Jindong.
Huang Guangyu got out of the car and saw Zhang Jindong behind him.
Huang Guangyu nodded at Zhang Jindong with a smile on his face, as if he did not care about his failure to compete for the position.
Zhang Jindong also had a smile on his face as he nodded and walked over, "CEO Huang, together?"
Huang Guangyu smiled, "Together."
The two were already used to the attention of the media, so they did not feel uncomfortable and went straight to the hotel.
There were already people waiting at the entrance of the hotel.
As a Frenchman, Luo Guowei did not have the habit of going out to greet guests. However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Plus, his boss was here, and he could not let his boss personally greet the guests.
Seeing the two walking side by side, Luo Guowei suddenly smiled, "Dear Huang, long time no see!"
Then, Luo Guowei gave Huang Guangyu a hug, and Huang Guangyu also smiled and accepted it.
He had dealt with Carrefour many times, and both sides even agreed that Gome would fully enter Carrefour's stores in Huadong District in the second half of the year.
However, before they could enter, Carrefour was leaving!
Huang Guangyu came this time to denounce them, and he also wanted to take the opportunity to talk to other department store giants.
Now, Gome had met its strongest competitor in the electronics industry.
After Suning took down Dazhong, they closed in step by step. Huang Guangyu was already feeling a lot of pressure.
At this time, he hoped to find a new breakthrough. Otherwise, he would not have personally attended the meeting at this time.
After hugging Huang Guangyu, Luo Guowei smiled and shook hands with Zhang Jindong.
He didn't hug everyone. Usually, only people he knew would give him a hug. Of course, there were exceptions.
However, Zhang Jindong was not familiar with him, and he seemed to be a serious person, so Luo Guowei did not show his enthusiasm.
The few of them chatted for a while. At this time, there was another commotion outside the door.
Luo Guowei looked up and smiled stiffly. "My dear friends, I have to welcome my most hated opponent … No, my most welcomed friend. Please help yourselves."
Huang Guangyu and Zhang Jindong also turned their heads. When they saw the young face, the two of them looked at each other. Finally, Zhang Jindong took the initiative to speak. "Every time I see Li Dong, I feel that I am old. Time waits for no man."
Huang Guangyu smiled and nodded in agreement. "Indeed, youth always makes people jealous."
The two competitors were talking and laughing at the moment, as if they were good friends talking about Li Dong.
…
Outside the hotel.
The flashing lights kept flashing.
As soon as Li Dong arrived, no matter who it was, half of the limelight was stolen by him.
It couldn't be helped. Youth was capital.
If it was Yang Huiyan who came at this moment, she might not be able to steal the limelight from Huang Guangyu and the others. But Li Dong was different.
In the past few years, Li Dong had created too many miracles.
In addition, it was his first time in Shanghai. Everyone was very curious about him and eager to know him.
Another reason was that the reason for this banquet could be said to be completely caused by Li Dong.
If it weren't for the fact that he had been attacking Carrefour so far away, Du Lan would not have come to Hua Xia at this time, and Carrefour would not have withdrawn from Hua Xia market. Moreover, there would not have been this banquet and so many business tycoons attending.
It was not an exaggeration to say that Li Dong was half the host of this banquet.
After all, it was not a press conference. No one stood up to ask questions at this time.
However, everyone was a little disappointed. This time, Li Dong came to the banquet alone, which was a little less of a gimmick.
It should be known that Li Dong was now the biggest eligible bachelor in the country.
If he had brought a woman to the banquet, then there would be something to report. Now that he was single, many people were full of resentment.
No matter what, you are a business tycoon. You don't even bring a woman with you. Isn't this making us less news?
Li Dong did not care what they thought. When he saw a foreigner coming over, he did not wait for others to introduce him and greeted him with a smile, "Boss Luo, it's an honor to meet you!"
Luo Guowei also smiled and said, "Li, I should say it's an honor to meet you."
The two of them warmly greeted each other. After that, Luo Guowei also greeted Chen Lang and praised Bai Su. He was very sophisticated and didn't neglect anyone.
They greeted each other as they walked inside.
Huang Guangyu had already left, but Zhang Jindong did not.
Seeing Li Dong, Zhang Jindong said with a smile, "Big brother, you left us far behind when you came. Can't you come later and let us be in the limelight?"
Li Dong smiled and went forward to hug him warmly. He said with a smile, "Brother Zhang, I didn't know you were in front of me. If I had known, we would have come together."
"That won't do. If I come with you, others may not know I'm here."
"Hahaha …"
Li Dong laughed and seemed to be in a good mood. Zhang Jindong was the same.
Of course, to say that the two of them had a good relationship was not necessarily true.
When the two companies worked together, there was indeed a honeymoon period, and they called each other brother and brother intimately.
But later, there was gradually some estrangement between the two sides. First, there was competition between Suning's online mall and Far Away Mall.
In the beginning, when Suning Mall entered Far Away Mall, the strength of the two companies was not much different.
Zhang Jindong thought that it would not be bad to have one more expansion channel, and it would not have any impact.
But later, Far Away Mall became bigger and bigger, far surpassing Suning Mall. Zhang Jindong was in a bit of a dilemma.
Far Away Mall's business was good, but the market of Suning Mall could not be opened.
Since Far Away Mall had a Suning store, why should he go to Suning Mall to shop?
But if he withdrew, Zhang Jindong felt that it was not appropriate.
If Suning withdrew, it would be Suning itself that suffered losses, and it would not affect the business of Far Away Mall. After all, Far Away Mall was also doing its own business, and it had also introduced Five Star Home Appliances.
But although there was a little estrangement, overall, there was not much competition between the two sides.
In addition, in the Beijing-Tianjin market, Suning and Far Away Mall continued to cooperate, so they did not have to be enemies.
Suning's real opponent was still Gome, and Far Away Mall's opponent was China Resources Bailian. There was still room for cooperation between the two sides.
After a few polite words, they went upstairs together.
…
Just as they went upstairs, on the other side of the hotel lobby, Yuan Xue was looking at them in a daze.
Liu Yue said excitedly, "It's really Li Dong, he is so handsome! He is more handsome in person than in photos! "
Yuan Xue saw that Li Dong had gone upstairs, and she calmed herself down and said with a smile, "Handsome? Just so-so. If it wasn't for the halo, he would just be an ordinary person. "
Liu Yue retorted, "Ah Xue, don't talk about my idol like that! Did you see that just now, when the others came, that foreigner was standing inside waiting, but when Li Dong came, he went out to welcome him. Look, how domineering our idol is, he beat up the people from Carrefour. It was a worthwhile trip, I can go back and brag to my classmates tonight! "
Yuan Xue laughed, then heard Liu Yue said, "Forget it, everyone went up, we can't go up. Ah Xue, let's eat first, then wait after eating, see if we can take a photo with my idol after the banquet, then we can send the photo to the group … I don't dare to think about it, just thinking about it makes me faint. "Ah Xue, what if Li Dong falls in love with me? Should I say yes? He is not married yet, next time when I go out, people will call me Mrs. Li … "
Liu Yue was almost drooling, her eyes were dull, as if she had fallen into a fantasy.
Yuan Xue acted as if she did not know her, and took a step back.
A few waiters at the side were already trying to hold back their laughter, but luckily they were waiters from big hotels, they were of high standards, and did not dare to laugh out loud.
…
In the banquet hall.
When Li Dong and the rest came in, there were already many people there.
As soon as they entered, they attracted everyone's attention.
Du Lan, who was talking to someone, looked back, then bowed slightly to the guest, and walked towards Li Dong.
Li Dong was talking to Wang Zhongnan.
Wang Zhongnan and Li Dong were both from the Hua Xia Alumni Association, and had met each other a few times.
Wang Zhongnan seemed to have been waiting for Li Dong. When Li Dong arrived, Wang Zhongnan said half-jokingly, "Dongzi, you really made me suffer this time, I couldn't sleep at night these few days, you have to make it up to me."
Li Dong said, "Brother Wang, what you said is wrong, I am helping everyone cut their losses. You have seen the results of Sanlu's latest batch of milk powder, if they continue to drink it, I can guarantee that people will die. When that time comes, it will not end with just a few simple words of protest. When that time comes, it will not be cutting their own flesh, it will be more like cutting their heads. "
Wang Zhongnan's expression changed slightly, but he still smiled and said, "That's true."
As he said that, Wang Zhongnan said sadly, "We did not expect Sanlu to do this, this time Guangming suffered a completely undeserved disaster. You should have seen the results of the test, we were just implicated. Guangming did not find any illegal products, but in the end, the entire dairy industry has to pay for Sanlu … "
"Hehe!"
Li Dong put on a fake smile and gave a perfunctory reply. It was as if he had wronged them.
As for the specific situation, don't tell me we don't know.
If I did not remind you in the group, would you recall the products and do PR in advance?
Now you are pretending to be innocent, do you want me to compensate you?
Of course, Li Dong did not make it too obvious, so Wang Zhongnan did not continue the topic.
As they spoke, the brown-haired, bespectacled Du Lan walked over.
Although they had not met before, they had seen each other's photos.
Du Lan was not old, just 43 years old, the peak of his career, but he did not take good care of himself.
Although Du Lan pretended to be excited, he could not hide the tiredness in the depths of his eyes.
Carrefour was facing internal and external problems, and he could not get along with the new shareholders, so the conflict was getting worse.
At this time, Hua Xia's business was in trouble, it was like adding oil to the fire.
As for Li Dong, who gave him the fatal blow, Du Lan did not hate him, but he did not like him either.
However, in order to let Carrefour take a breather, so that Carrefour could evacuate Hua Xia at the lowest cost, he had to treat Li Dong with great hospitality.
Du Lan stretched out his hand from a few steps away and said something in a different language.
Li Dong guessed that it was French, but this guy did not seem to know Chinese.
Just as he was guessing, Chen Ying, who was beside Du Lan, acted as a translator. "General Manager Li, Mr. Du Lan sends his regards."
Li Dong smiled and shook hands with Du Lan. "Please thank Mr. Du for me. I'm very happy to be invited by Mr. Du this time."
Chen Ying glanced at him, not knowing if he did it on purpose. Who said his surname was Du?
Du Lan's full name was José Louis Du Lan, but since Li Dong said it, she could not do anything about it, so she translated it.
Du Lan said a few more words, and Li Dong looked at Chen Ying. Chen Ying continued, "Mr. Du Lan said that General Manager Li is the most outstanding entrepreneur in Hua Xia, and he is honored that you came to his party."
Li Dong laughed and said casually, "You are flattering me. By the way, has Mr. Du not learned Chinese? I always feel that it is tiring to communicate like this. I have to learn French some day. "
He was just joking, but Du Lan suddenly said, "Li, my Chinese is not very good, but if you like to communicate like this, I can speak Chinese too."
Li Dong was stunned, then laughed and said, "Mr. Du can speak Chinese. Sorry, I was just saying. But Mr. Du's Chinese is not bad, at least I can understand it."
Du Lan also smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Li. I have to go and entertain the other guests. We will talk later."
"Okay, Mr. Du."
Du Lan smiled and said goodbye to Wang Zhongnan, then went to entertain the other guests.
After they left, Wang Zhongnan also took his wine glass and went somewhere else.
At this time, Chen Lang suddenly walked over and said in a low voice, "General Manager Li, look who is here."
Li Dong heard this and looked at the door. When he saw Ma Yun, Li Dong could not help but raise his eyebrows. Why is this guy here?
Just when he was surprised, Chen Lang continued, "The one next to him is Shen Guojun from Yintai, and the other is Chen Tianqiao from Shengda."
Li Dong did not pay much attention to Shen Guojun, but looked at Chen Tianqiao.
He was truly impressed by this person.
It was not that he admired other people, but Li Dong admired him for two reasons. First, he represented Legend of Mir, which made his high school years not lonely.
Second, in 2004, Shengda acquired Qidian Chinese Network. With Shengda's support, Qidian became bigger and bigger, and more and more authors started writing.
In his previous life, Li Dong spent almost all his four years in university reading novels, and he also had a lot of fun.
For someone who made him feel good twice, Li Dong still admired him.
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