Chapter 178 The ensuing bidding
In the spacious and bright office of Jiexing Electronics, the atmosphere is slightly solemn.
Feng Zhicheng looked worried, frowned, looked at the boss sitting behind the desk, and couldn't help but said: "Isn't it too risky to order one hundred thousand sets at a time, boss? ”
His tone was full of worry and caution, and his eyes revealed doubts about this decision. Feng Zhicheng knew the importance of this decision and had to solemnly remind him, "Although we can definitely get a big discount if we order this quantity at once, but..." He hesitated, seeming to be thinking about how to make it clearer. Express your concerns.
Ma Qing was sitting on the boss's chair, looking down at a document. When he heard Feng Zhicheng's words, he raised his head, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and raised his hand to interrupt Feng Zhicheng's advice. "It seems that you still don't have much confidence in our products." There was a little dissatisfaction in his tone, but he also revealed his confidence and determination in his products.
"I have confidence, but it's hard to talk about the market, boss. You see, the results of this market research show that the current mid-range radio market is very competitive. Although our all-plastic inverted mold casing can reduce costs, There are also bright spots in design, but consumer awareness and loyalty to the brand play a large role in purchasing decisions. We are a new brand and may face certain resistance when entering the market. What if..."
Feng Zhicheng hurriedly explained. As he spoke, he handed the market research report to Ma Qing, his face full of worry. He is well aware of the uncertainty of the market, and it is difficult to predict the market feedback of new products. In the event of an unexpected situation, the company may face huge risks.
Ma Qing took the report, glanced at it quickly, then put down the report, walked to the window, looked at the scenery of the busy urban industrial area outside the window, and said confidently: "Don't worry, my general manager, Mr. , we are a one-time all-plastic pour-molded casing. Our cost is inherently advantageous. In addition to the highlights of the design and pricing, I position this product as a threshold player for mid-range radios. If it fails to sell well, I agree." He is confident in the cost control and design advantages of this product, and firmly believes that it will have a place in the market.
"What's more, the current tube technology is very mature, and there will be no major technological innovations in a short period of time. Even if our product does not sell well, our next product will use it. "
Ma Qing turned around, looked at Feng Zhicheng, and continued: "Of course, I don't think this situation will happen. I have full confidence in Polestar-XJ001." After that, He walked to the display stand where the Polestar-XJ001 was placed, and gently patted the brand-new shell of the Polestar-XJ001, as if he was touching a precious work of art.
Then, he turned on the radio, which was full of his expectations. In an instant, Xu Xiaofeng's charming voice came from the speaker.
In 1969, Xu Xiaofeng became an artist under the Hong Kong Wenzhi Record Company. In that era full of opportunities and challenges, she opened an important chapter in her music career with the help of conductor Wen Jiumo.
It took her two days to complete the recording of 12 songs. These songs were included in three mini-albums, "Wall", "Autumn Night" and "Fire of Love". Each album has It's like a jigsaw puzzle of her musical dream, piece by piece pieced together to piece together her brilliant singing career.
Ma Qing listened to the song quietly, immersed in the beautiful melody. After the song was played, he came back to his senses and said to Feng Zhicheng, "With this tone, what are you worried about? You should focus on how to reduce costs while maintaining quality and quantity. Sales Leave it to me, let's divide the work and do our own work." His eyes were full of expectation and trust.
"I understand, boss, don't worry, I, Feng Zhicheng, have requirements when doing things." Feng Zhicheng straightened his back and patted his chest as he assured. There was a determined look on his face, as if he had made up his mind to go all out to complete his task and live up to his boss's trust.
After sending Feng Zhicheng away, Ma Qing stood quietly in front of the bright window of the office alone. His eyes looked into the distance through the glass, and he kept thinking about how to take every next step. At this time, he was constantly thinking about various plans and possibilities in his mind.
In one month, the bidding meeting for Yaguang Intelligent Plastic’s Rubik’s Cube will be held grandly. Today, Rubik's Cube has been successfully listed in more than 200 supermarkets under Baixin Supermarket.
Those colorful and exquisitely designed advertising posters have already been posted, attracting the attention of many consumers.
Moreover, the Rubik's Cube has also obtained the authoritative certification from the Hong Kong Education Department, and coupled with the vigorous promotion and reporting of the Rubik's Cube on Li's TV, all of this convinced Ma Qing that Yaguang Intelligent Plastic's Rubik's Cube The bidding fair is sure to be fruitful and fruitful.
At the same time, Ma Qing is also thinking about when his radio should be launched? The thought of delaying the launch time flashed through his mind.
However, he soon dismissed the idea. No, there is absolutely no need to do this! After all, the two products are on completely different tracks, and they belong to two different companies.
Why did you deliberately stagger the time? This is totally unreasonable and unnecessary! Ma Qing realized that his thinking was flawed on this issue.
Thinking of this, Ma Qing hurriedly dialed a phone number in the office: "Is it Doug? Are you free now? Let's meet. What? Meet at the poker club? Okay, then See you in the afternoon. ”
Doug Williams is the East Coast agent of Jufeng Plastic Products Company and the holder of the record for the highest franchise agency fee of Jufeng Company.
At the beginning, he was a trader who was personally received by Ma Qing in the product room of Jufeng Company. After that bidding meeting, the two maintained a fairly high frequency of meetings and gradually established what could be considered a close partnership.
Doug Williams' family's Williams Trading Company is definitely among the top fifty international traders in North America. This is also an important reason why Ma Qing deliberately made friends with him.
Of course, Doug Williams is also very happy to have a good relationship with Ma Qing. From the fact that he is willing to pay such a high franchise fee to Jufeng Plastics, it can be seen that this person has a very vicious vision. Of course, this is entirely Ma Qing's own inner thoughts.
There is a unique atmosphere surrounding the "Sane Players" Poker Club. As soon as the door is opened, low and rhythmic background music reaches the ears, as if telling countless wonderful stories and fierce duels.
The lighting is slightly dim, which creates a mysterious atmosphere just right. Several unique chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting soft light and illuminating the neatly arranged poker tables.
Every table is surrounded by focused players. Some of them had calm faces and deep thoughts in their eyes; some were slightly nervous, staring closely at the cards in their hands, with slight beads of sweat on their foreheads. There are chips of various colors on the table, shining attractively under the light. In the corner of the club, there are comfortable sofas and coffee tables for players to exchange experiences during their breaks. Sitting on the sofa were several players who had just finished a round. They were drinking drinks and discussing the previous battle enthusiastically, with excited expressions on their faces.
The air is filled with the faint smell of tobacco and the aroma of coffee, making people feel a little relaxed in the tense atmosphere. Waiters dressed in neat uniforms shuttle between tables, providing players with efficient and attentive service. The entire poker club felt eerily quiet, more like a private library than a private casino.
This was not the first time Ma Qing came here. He waved to a familiar waiter and said, "Which private room is Doug in? Take me there."
"Please follow me, Mr. Ma. ." The waiter took the tip from Da Qiang, smiled slightly, and led the way to the private room. Ma Qing followed the bodyguard holding a cardboard box.
When you walk into this private room where you play poker, you will be greeted by a quiet and tense atmosphere.
In the center of the room, there is an atmospheric card table. The card table is made of dark solid wood. The wood texture is clearly visible and exudes a mellow texture. The desktop is spacious and flat, like a stage waiting for the story to unfold.
The green velvet cloth covers the tabletop, which is delicate and soft. It not only adds a sense of luxury, but also makes the playing cards slide more smoothly on it.
There are several exquisite high-backed chairs placed around the card table. The seat surfaces are also made of soft material. They are extremely comfortable to sit on, allowing people to immerse themselves in the game for a long time without feeling tired.
On one side of the card table, there is a cozy lounge. The lounge and card table area are separated by a beautiful screen, which ensures a certain degree of privacy without making people feel oppressive.
There are comfortable sofas in the lounge, the color of which complements the style of the card table. There are several soft pillows placed on it, so that people can lean on them and relax when they are tired.
In front of the sofa is a small coffee table with some drinks and snacks placed on it for players to enjoy while taking a break. There is also a unique floor lamp placed in the corner of the lounge. The light is soft and warm, creating a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere for the entire lounge.
"Hey, Mr. Ma, you're here, come and play a few hands." Doug Williams, who was sitting at the card table, greeted Ma Qing warmly, and Ma Qing motioned to the bodyguard to put the cardboard box on He walked into the lounge and walked to the card table alone.
“Texasholdem, what, Doug, I won’t play Stud or Texas Hold’em anymore.” Ma Qing took advantage of the situation and found an empty seat to sit down, and went to the dealer to exchange 1,000 Hong Kong dollars in chips.
“Haha, I didn’t expect Mr. Ma to know about Texas Hold’em Poker. It’s so popular now. The first official tournament of the World Series of Poker will be held at Penny Binion’s in Las Vegas next year. It will be held at the Horseshoe Casino. The game will be Texas Hold'em. I will definitely participate in it and maybe come back with a championship," Doug Williams boasted.
Texas Hold'em started in the town of Lobos, Texas in the early 20th century. It is said that in order to kill time, the locals invented a poker game that many people could participate in at the same time, so Texas Hold'em It was born. In 1925, Texas Hold'em poker was first introduced to Dallas, Texas, and later to Las Vegas. Since then, Texas Hold'em poker has been promoted.
The "World Series of Poker" (WSOP), with unlimited betting on Texas Hold'em as its main event, has been in the United States since the 1970s. The annual event has made more and more people have a certain understanding of Texas Hold'em. This is also a sign that Texas Hold'em poker has begun to become popular on a large scale.
With the live broadcast of various international competitions on television and the media, especially the dissemination and promotion of the Internet. In the United States, if someone says he is playing poker, he is probably playing Texas Hold'em. Texas Hold'em is a poker game favored by chess and card enthusiasts from all over the world because of its characteristics of being easy to learn and difficult to master.
In Xiangjiang, a place full of unique customs, most people are keen on poker games such as Stud. However, among Americans such as Doug Williams, Texas Hold'em is more popular.
One round of poker ends and a new one begins quickly. Ma Qing threw a blind bet into the pot. Since having Xiao Qi, Ma Qing has lost interest in any gambling. When you have God’s perspective, the charm of the unknown disappears. Ma Qing plays cards purely to kill time and satisfy social needs.
"Is there something wrong with Mr. Ma taking the initiative to contact me this time? I usually take the initiative to contact you." Doug Williams also dropped a blind bet into the pot and said jokingly .
"Really? That's really my fault. My friend is really unqualified." Ma Qing responded.
Doug Williams smiled. He felt that after such a long period of contact, he had some understanding of the Chinese businessman in front of him.
Ma Qing is an extremely cautious and talented person. Most importantly, he believes that Ma Qing has delusions of being persecuted and brings bodyguards with him wherever he goes. People who didn't know it thought Ma Qing was of extraordinary origin.
In fact, after investigation, Doug Williams discovered that Ma Qing was actually a grassroots inventor. Of course, he is now rich and qualified to be his partner.
At this moment, the atmosphere on the card table is tense and subtle. The other players were all looking at their cards intently, thinking about their next move.
The conversation between Ma Qing and Doug Williams separated the two from the tense card game. "Let's play cards first. I do have something good for you. Just think of it as an apology from my friend." Ma Qing followed. Gwilliams said.
Doug Williams looked at the cards in his hand and threw a few more chips into the pot, "Really, today is really my lucky day, I want to double play in the casino mall. ”
(End of this chapter)