Chapter 18
"Mr. Shang, I just arrived. I received a call from Mr. Guan. He didn't explain clearly, so I came over." Lao Xie wanted to explain to his boss.
"Okay, no need to explain. Mr. Guan has already said that you can accompany us for drinks." Of course, the old businessman did not want to dwell on this issue in front of his guests.
Before taking his seat, Guan Yuntian competed with the old businessman to be the host, but in the end, the young and fast-legged Guan Yuntian took the host's seat.
"Mr. Guan, you have come all the way to treat me. Doesn't this embarrass me?" The old businessman was very embarrassed.
"There are no outsiders here, nothing to be embarrassed about. Mr. Shang, when you come to our place, I will let you be the host. Is that okay?"
The old businessman reluctantly sat down at the guest's seat and said, "We met for the first time. Mr. Guan's behavior is indeed the same as the legend says!"
There was something in the words, and Guan Yuntian wanted to find out what the other party meant, "Hey, I never thought that a young man like me, who is inexperienced in the world, would still be a legend in the industry. May I ask Mr. Shang, what are people talking about me behind my back?"
"With all due respect, the industry compares you to a bull that breaks into a china shop. When I see you today, you are really strong. It seems that you are well-deserved!"
This metaphor also reached Guan Yuntian's ears. He really didn't take it seriously, but Old Shang said that he was strong, which made Guan Yuntian feel uneasy. Did he do something wrong just now? "Mr. Shang
, you are a veteran in the industry, please let me know if there is anything wrong with me. As for being strong, I don’t know where to start?”
"You came to our territory, but you didn't even give me a chance to show your friendship to the landlord. Isn't that strong enough?" Lao Shang is a very face-conscious person, and Guan Yuntian didn't let him be the host, which made him feel very unhappy.
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"Ouch! Mr. Shang, if this matter makes you worry too much, it is my negligence. I can only say I'm sorry! Let's exchange seats and ask you to sit here." Guan Yuntian stood up and walked over.
The old businessman came forward and stretched out his hands in a gesture of invitation.
"Why bother? Since you're sitting down, let's do it." The old businessman was unmoved.
"Mr. Shang, I have already apologized for my rashness. You should still make the decision on your territory."
Under Guan Yuntian's persistent invitation, Lao Shang finally exchanged seats with him.
In fact, the experienced businessman will never care about the seat at the wine table, but today's guest is the boss of Changda Company. Although the two parties are currently competitors, after all, they have come from afar. In order to find out the other party's purpose, the old businessman,
Not only must he fulfill his duties as a landlord, but he must also entertain the other party well.
"Mr. Guan, please order." The old businessman handed the menu to Guan Yuntian.
"I'm not good at ordering food, so I'd better ask the business manager to do it for me."
The old businessman was no longer polite. He took the menu and ordered some of the best special dishes in the hotel very skillfully. As for the drinks, he asked the waiter to bring the highest-grade liquor in the store. Guan Yuntian felt a little sorry, "Mr. Shang, we don't have to
Isn’t it so expensive?”
"Mr. Guan has come all the way, and this is the first time we have met. Although the company is currently in a state of turmoil due to industry competition, the Special Textile Company still has this strength." The old businessman made a pun.
"Mr. Shang is too modest. Who in the industry doesn't know that as a famous special textile company, even if you compete, you will remain invincible. No one dares to doubt your strength."
"There is a popular saying in the society that the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves in front, and the waves in front die on the beach. Compared with your Changda Company, our Special Textile Company is a declining enterprise. Especially under the pressure of such cruel competition now, we only have
You have the power to parry, but you don’t have the power to fight back!”
"Mr. Shang talks so humorously, how can there be any back-and-forth? My opinion is that no matter how big or small the company is, as long as the management is in place and the technical route is reasonable, everyone has room for survival. As for competition, it will only lead to the continuous advancement of production technology.
, and strive for excellence in daily management. The result of competition can only be the benefit of users and the continuous improvement of the comprehensive level of production enterprises. In addition, I think competition should have no other purpose. Of course, those companies that are not enterprising and cling to their shortcomings will not be able to compete in the competition.
It is normal to be eliminated in the process, it is normal for the industry to discard the old and adopt the new." Guan Yuntiandao.
"Mr. Guan, how do you understand competition?" Lao Shang was very interested in Guan Yuntian's words.
"This is not only my understanding of the word competition, this is how things should be. Why don't you read the relevant books and see how they are explained."
"What you said makes sense. I feel that what Lao Xu did is not what it is. What are you doing? It seems to be a contradiction between ourselves and the enemy, and users have to choose sides. I have been doing this for a long time.
Well, I have never seen or heard of Lao Xu doing that."
"Mr. Shang, I don't understand what you mean. What are you talking about? Which Lao Xu? What's wrong with him?" Guan Yuntian pretended not to know.
"Don't you know yet? Xu Jianzhang of Donghua Cord Fabric Company recently convened a meeting. Except for you, almost all manufacturers in the industry went to the meeting to discuss ways to deal with your Changda Company."
Guan Yuntian looked very surprised, "Why did he summon other manufacturers to deal with us? Changda Company and myself have never met Xu Jianzhang and have no grudges. What is his purpose in doing this?"
While they were talking, the dishes had been served and the wine was filled. After the guests and hosts exchanged greetings of thanks and welcome, during the wine party, the old businessman introduced the main contents of the joint meeting a few days ago to Guan Yuntian, "To put it bluntly.
Well, all of this has only one purpose, which is to compete with Changda Company."
"Mr. Shang, let me take the liberty to ask, what do you think of Xu Jianzhang's approach?"
"To tell you the truth, I am quite dissatisfied with Lao Xu's approach. I raised questions on the spot at the meeting. Several other bosses also had similar views to me, but for the sake of face, no one clearly opposed Lao Xu in person.
Xu’s initiative. After the meeting, I asked Section Chief Xie from the unit’s sales department to quickly contact the user and inform them of the situation.”
At this point, the situation was basically clear. Guan Yuntian no longer dwelled on this topic. He picked up his wine glass and said, "Thank you, Mr. Shang, for the hospitality! Please rest assured that your special textile company's market share in several tire factories in Fuyuan County will not exceed ours."
Changda Company will not take away any of it. As I said before, competition is not about life and death, but mutual promotion."
After receiving Guan Yuntian's clear promise, the old businessman smiled brightly and was in a good mood. He did not expect that the boss of Changda Company, who was described by Xu Jianzhang as the bull that broke into the porcelain store, was actually a reasonable person! The remaining topic was
When it comes to drinking, only in the face of Guan Yuntian's drinking capacity, both Old Shang and Section Chief Xie sitting opposite him were defeated early on.
While the other party was still relatively sober, Guan Yuntian deliberately asked: "Mr. Shang, do you still want users to choose sides?"
"Oh, Mr. Guan, please don't bring up this topic again. It's all Xu Jianzhang's bad idea. I don't agree with it at all. How do you ask users to choose sides? Totally support Changda Company, let alone other manufacturers.
No matter how you live, your production capacity can’t supply it! If you completely choose old suppliers like us, not only will you not agree, but users will also not be able to turn a blind eye to the price advantage of Changda Company. I think the best result is to let it take its course.
Naturally, manufacturers compete with each other based on management, quality and price advantages, allowing users to make their own choices."
While pushing cups and changing cups, Guan Yuntian and Lao Xie explored each other's truths and made promises to each other. Both parties' goals were achieved and everyone was happy.
Saying goodbye to the old businessman, Guan Yuntian took the car back to his work unit. In the car, he worked out a plan. All other colleagues could be treated according to the situation of the Special Textile Company, that is, compete freely and not actively encroach on their market share, but Xu Jianzhang's things
Hua Cord Fabric Company must compete and take the initiative.
Back at work, Guan Yuntian arranged for sales staff to investigate all the customers of Donghua Company. He planned to target these users and start face-to-face competition with Donghua Company. Didn’t Xu Jianzhang compare Changda Company to a bull that broke into a porcelain store? Guan Yuntian said
Let him see the true power of this bull for himself!
After detailed investigation, it was learned that Donghua Cord Fabric Company has four users in its tire manufacturing enterprises in Fuyuan County and five other users in other parts of the country. Its annual sales volume is comparable to that of the current Changda Company.
According to the production scale of Changda Company, there is no surplus product supply in the current market. If you want to compete with Donghua Company, you must have a sufficient production base. Otherwise, due to insufficient production capacity, even if you work hard to capture the market, you will eventually have to lose it.
It's just not worth it if you give it up.
Time flies so fast. I have been busy all day long. It has been nearly half a year since I last saw my old colleague Yang Qian. Guan Yuntian happened to be free that day and decided to visit Yang Qian.
A white Santana car drove into Fuyuan No. 2 Middle School and stopped in front of the three-story building. After Guan Yuntian got off the car, he went straight to the missionary office where Yang Qian was on the east side of the second floor. The door was open, but the person sitting inside was
It's not Yang Qian. "Who are you looking for?" the person in the room asked.
"Is this the missionary office?" Guan Yuntian asked standing at the door.
"No, the mission office has been moved to the third floor, just above us." The other party pointed to the ceiling of the roof.
"Thanks!"
Guan Yuntian strode up to the third floor. At the door of the office on the east side, he saw a sign with red letters on a white background. He tapped the door lightly and said, "Come in!" This was Yang Qian's voice.
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Guan Yuntian pushed the door open and entered the house, and asked at the same time: "When did you move upstairs?"
"Teacher Guan, why are you here?" Yang Qian was also surprised when she saw Guan Yuntian coming in.
"We haven't seen each other for a long time. I came to see an old colleague." As he spoke, Guan Yuntian took out a shopping voucher worth two thousand yuan from his pocket and handed it to Yang Qian, "This is a shopping voucher for a department store.
, from clothing, food, electrical appliances to daily necessities, you can buy whatever you want without time limit."
Chapter completed!