2003: Starting with Foreign Trade

Chapter 259 Follow-up to the Cooperation
Tan Jincheng ultimately declined Ying Jianren's invitation to sit on the stage with them, facing the barrage of reporters' cameras and microphones.

The signing is just a ceremony; many details still need to be discussed. Besides, I'm not the main character today, so there's no need for me to steal the spotlight.

On the one hand, Ying Jianren admired Tan Jincheng's composure and low-key demeanor, but on the other hand, he felt that this young man was really sensible. With such a young face, if he were sitting on the podium, what chance would he have?
He stole all the limelight!
“Then I’ll have the staff find you a good seat. After all, you’re one of the participants and you should be here to witness it,” Ying Jianren laughed.

"No need, I'll just find a seat anywhere. I'll leave the big scenes to you, Mr. Ying. I'm a bit of a social phobia."

"Social anxiety? What does that mean?" Ying Jianren asked, somewhat confused.

"Oh, social anxiety, it's just that I'm afraid of crowded places. I'm outta here." I've gotten into the habit of making things up these past few days, and I accidentally let it slip.

However, Tan Jincheng doesn't particularly like these kinds of occasions. He's been there once, and the questions were all too formal. He felt like a tool, just going along with the answers, which was pointless.

However, entrepreneurs like Ying Jianren really enjoy these kinds of occasions, and they can rattle off the official procedures perfectly.

"First of all, we would like to thank Beicang for their trust in us. They helped us solve our most pressing problem like a timely rain. We are very grateful to them!"

"At the same time, we will not let down the trust that Yongkang and Beicang have placed in us, and we will strive to build good cars that ordinary people can afford!"

"Our first car is about to be released, and it's an SUV. I believe everyone knows that, so please look forward to it!"

"The price will definitely be a pleasant surprise!"

"The Zhongtai 2008 will be the first SUV for young people!"

"Oh, by the way, Zhongtai 2008 is the name of our first car model, which means 'accompanying the Olympics'!"

Sitting at a certain angle, Tan Jincheng watched Ying Jianren on stage giving a passionate speech and almost burst out laughing. What was supposed to be a simple official press conference had been turned into a new car launch and promotion event by Ying Jianren. He really didn't miss any opportunity.

It must be said that Ying Jianren knows how to seize opportunities. These official briefings are inherently boring, not only for the participants but also for the reporters. They are just doing their jobs and writing articles, and there's nothing interesting to be done.

Ying Jianren's actions actually piqued the reporter's interest, especially the phrase "the first SUV for young people," which would make for a very sensational headline.

The press conference then became lively.

"I've learned another trick," Tan Jincheng said thoughtfully from the angle.

The last press conference I held with Beicang District was lifeless, completely lacking the reaction that Ying Jianren had after just a few words. These seasoned veterans in the business world are much more experienced in stirring emotions on the spot.

"Could you please disclose the price, Mr. Ying?"

"Haha, that's not convenient right now, but I can guarantee it will be an incredibly attractive price. Our promotional video will be released soon, so please help us spread the word."

"Mr. Ying, what are your thoughts on this collaboration with Beicang? Under what circumstances did this cooperation come about?"

"It was a bit of a coincidence. Beicang showed great sincerity, so I want to thank them first. Also, I want to thank a young man who facilitated this cooperation and solved our most pressing problem."

"Is Mr. Ying referring to the legal representative of Xinchi Intelligent Manufacturing? That name seems familiar." This was the question asked by a reporter from Ningbo.

"Yes, that's right. He is also the founder of Flash Technology. You've all heard of Flash electric cars, right?"

"I've heard that their company's travel events are very popular online and are very popular among cycling enthusiasts and netizens. I just don't know what this collaboration has to do with FlashTech, and why they have a stake in Zhongtai Yongcheng?"

"The details involve trade secrets, so I can't disclose them. In short, I want to thank President Tan."

"Then why didn't President Tan attend today's event?"

“Oh, he has other things to take care of.” Ying Jianren glanced subtly at the corner, only to see Tan Jincheng signal him to stop talking.

FlashTech shone brightly last year, becoming a dark horse in the industry. Some media in Zhejiang Province, especially those around Ningbo, knew about Tan Jincheng.

But most people don't recognize him, since Tan Jincheng has only appeared in public once, except at the annual meeting.

Fearing that Ying Jianren would continue to spout nonsense, Tan Jincheng took advantage of the reporter's questioning opportunity to sneak away, since no one would notice him sitting in his spot.

The matter in Yongkang is basically over. The efficiency was quite fast; it was all done within four days.

After the press conference, I still need to go to Yiwu. This is something I promised Qingqing. I don't know how things went with her and her parents.

So, back at the hotel, Tan Jincheng took out his phone and started texting Gu Qingqing. Actually, dating a college student isn't that much different from dating a girlfriend who works; it's still weekdays, and you can't meet or call her without any restrictions.

The courses in the first and second years of college are still quite demanding. These days, the expansion of university enrollment is not so excessive. Even if you only get a junior college diploma, everyone will cherish it and study hard. The learning atmosphere at the school is also quite good.

This is the daily routine of most students, although some become addicted to the internet, leading to their dropping out of school.

Who would have thought that the internet, once considered a cancer and avoided by parents, would influence the lives of generations to come, with elementary school students making short videos and college students livestreaming from their dorm rooms becoming a new trend?
The internet is a good thing. Although Tan Jincheng dislikes the way capital operates and is disgusted that internet companies eventually resort to lending, he is not someone who is inflexible.

Focusing on physical businesses is not wrong, but with the development of the times, if you don't keep up, you will be left behind. This is especially true for physical businesses. Connecting with the internet and maintaining competitiveness is a must.

The overall approach is similar to that of the automotive industry. The automotive industry leverages the opportunity of Zhongtai building a factory in Beicang to learn, participate, accumulate technology and connections, and pave the way for the development of new energy vehicles.

The same is true for the Internet. In the Web 2.0 era, it established its own foundation and laid the groundwork for the arrival of the smartphone era.

"I'm almost done with my work here, and I can go to Yiwu first thing tomorrow morning. Are you coming back this weekend? If you are, I'll have the company driver take you."

Tomorrow is Friday. Ningbo is not far from Yiwu, so it shouldn't be a problem to rush back for the weekend.

The message was sent, but there was no immediate reply. Gu Qingqing was probably in class, and Tan Jincheng didn't pay much attention to it.

He turned on his computer without a second thought. At the press conference, a reporter had mentioned the travel promotional video currently being serialized on Tudou.com, which Tan Jincheng hadn't been paying attention to for a while.

After the initial planning and participation in this project, Tan Jincheng handed it over to the marketing department, and Zhou Ao, who was in charge of planning the Beicang direct-sale store last time, took over.

Zhou Ao has proven his ability through his involvement in several planning projects, demonstrating his capacity to take charge of the marketing work in the marketing department.

The cycling event started on the Lantern Festival, and today is the ninth day of the second lunar month. We have already cycled into Guangdong Province and uploaded more than 20 videos to Tudou.com. The basic video matrix of the cycling event has been completed.

Without watching the specific content of the videos, I clicked on a few videos with many comments and browsed through the comments.

Similar to the style of the Bilibili UP master surnamed Xu in his previous life, the comment section was inevitably somewhat similar. For a moment, Tan Jincheng felt as if he had returned to his previous life, when he was confined to Beicang District for three years and could not go out to play.

For the last year and a half, I watched his videos almost every day and felt a sense of freedom.

Speaking of which, Tan Jincheng is quite an old-timer.

After scrolling through the comments for a few minutes, I received a message from Gu Qingqing on my phone: "Sure, I'll leave early tomorrow afternoon so I can make it in time for dinner."

"No problem, I'll call your aunt and uncle in a bit and tell them I'll be coming over tomorrow, and that you'll be home tomorrow night."

"Yes, I will let them know."

"Have you talked to Orange Technology about this? If not, let's talk about it together tomorrow night."

“I already said that my dad didn’t say anything, but he said it’s fine if we invest a little, it’s just to support us, let us do whatever we want, but he didn’t say how much money.”

"My father-in-law is so impressive! I'll definitely get him a bottle of good wine tonight."

"Get lost! Who's your father-in-law? And where did you get the wine from? Weren't you going to discuss a business deal? How did it go?"

“With your husband involved, of course there’s no problem. I’ll just borrow a bottle of wine from the CEO of Zhongtai and he’s invited me to his house tonight.”

"Zhongtai? Never heard of it. Why are you going to their house to discuss a collaboration? Generally speaking, inviting someone to your home means you're taking it seriously. Don't do anything reckless and actually ask them for alcohol. My dad can drink anything; just buy any bottle from the supermarket."

Tan Jincheng smiled, and Old Gu would be furious if he heard that.

The idea of ​​bringing wine as a gift is just a joke. Not only can you not bring wine, you also have to bring some gifts. Fortunately, I was in business in both my lives, so I always kept some cigarettes and alcohol in my trunk to deal with unexpected needs.

After chatting with Gu Qingqing for a while, Zhao Xinyi, who stayed on site to observe the situation, called to say that the press conference was over.

After the press conference, the Beicang District staff will pack their bags and prepare to return home without delay. Wu Jianzhong will also be returning with the Beicang District staff. For a long time to come, Wu Jianzhong will stay in Beicang to be in charge of the construction of the new factory.

Meanwhile, the Yongkang factory is temporarily under the management of Ying Jianren, who is also preparing for the launch and sale of the new car.

An interesting detail is that the factory name of Zhongtai is still Zhongtai Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which at first glance doesn't sound like a car manufacturing company at all.

(End of this chapter)