2003: Starting with Foreign Trade

Chapter 279 The dust has settled
While the news on the internet is still spreading, the offline print media Flash Technology won't let it go either. Even without a front-page headline, they still want a piece of the pie, playing the role of a disruptor.

Opinions vary on whether Jackie Chan or Jay Chou has higher popularity or commercial value.

But no matter what, we can't lose in terms of momentum.

Meanwhile, Tan Jincheng, led by a representative from Beicang District, was visiting the judges of the Olympic Games design competition one by one through connections.

We also have powerful backers, and in terms of strength, we are no less than Chip Japan!
To understand what time period 2006 was, just check Baidu Encyclopedia. In terms of influence, FlashTech, which is based in Anhui Province, is a Zhejiang Province company, and is also a major industrial project in Beicang District, has stronger soft power than ChipRi.

On the other hand, Tan Jincheng's age advantage was also one of his strengths in this selection.

Tan Jincheng hadn't realized this before, after all, he was used to thinking like an adult. FlashTech's publicity had always deliberately avoided mentioning the boss's identity, focusing instead on promoting the company and its products.

In addition, most of the business partners and government officials he came into contact with were born in the 1960s and 1970s. Over time, Tan Jincheng felt like he was living behind a mask and really forgot his own age.

Only when I get home can I let my guard down.

After a reminder from a representative of Beicang District, and because they all agreed that Tan Jincheng's age was a good selling point and a good idea to persuade the organizing committee, they decided to use it.

Businesses need to leverage the Olympic Games brand to boost their sales and prestige, while the Olympic Games also need corporate promotion to spread its popularity and attract more attention to this grand event.

This is a complementary and mutually beneficial cooperation model.

Those born in the 80s, or as we would say now, the post-85s generation, come from respectable families, started from scratch, created local jobs, generated substantial tax revenue, and became billionaires!

I don't understand why Flashlink Technology has never promoted such a great publicity opportunity before; it shouldn't be like this, their marketing has always been very good, or is it intentional?
“We make products for ordinary consumers, so it doesn’t seem to help much if we keep promoting the boss,” Tan Jincheng said with an embarrassed smile.

"Haha, it's okay. If you're too embarrassed to promote it, we'll promote it for you. We'll even nominate you for one of the top ten outstanding youths."

"Oh? No need for that, I'm not worthy of such an honor," Tan Jincheng said repeatedly.

"Why wouldn't they be a good match? I wouldn't dare say they're too high-ranking, but they're definitely a good match for someone at the city level, don't you guys agree?"

"Yes, yes, the city-level level is definitely no problem."

"Then it's settled. Mr. Tan, you don't need to worry about anything, we'll handle it. You just need to cooperate with us."

When you have the ability, demonstrate the ability to monetize it, and benefit those around you, all external honors come so easily.

Even though Tan Jincheng refused and seemed somewhat resistant, it didn't seem to have any effect. Everyone just assumed that he was embarrassed or that he was used to keeping a low profile.

Compared to Tan Jincheng, Beicang District seems to value this honor more. Apart from not being born in Beicang, Tan Jincheng is a true "native" Beicang entrepreneur, with most of his businesses concentrated in Beicang.

Therefore, once this thought takes hold, it is difficult to control.

"The leaders are overestimating me. I really feel that I am not worthy of such achievements. Please don't flatter me to death," Tan Jincheng said with a wry smile.

"That's not flattery at all. Mr. Tan, in just two years, you've built a billion-dollar industrial chain for the district. That alone is absolutely enough to earn you the praise."

"Yes, don't refuse. Don't forget that you said before, Mr. Tan, that you would cooperate with the district's publicity if necessary."

"Yes, yes, you turned down the district's interviews the last few times, but you can't turn them down this time."

"Hurry up and make arrangements, take advantage of this opportunity, it will be too late if we wait any longer, haha."

"It's settled then, Mr. Tan, please don't refuse. If you refuse again, I'll have to ask the boss to step in."

"Yes, we'll make the arrangements right away, set out the details, and try our best to help President Tan secure the designated vehicle project for this Olympic Games."

Alright, he'd used both threats and inducements, and he really needed help securing this project, so Tan Jincheng couldn't bring himself to refuse outright.

"Then thank you all, leaders. I have nothing else to repay you with but to do my best and contribute to the development of the district."

Zhao Jinsheng also arrived. He didn't say much, just sat to the side watching everyone chatter. However, in principle, he also hoped that Tan Jincheng would agree, because it would benefit the district.

This kid is great in every way, except he's too low-key. There's nothing wrong with being low-key, but young people should still have the spirit and vigor they deserve.

Why should we resist this kind of positive publicity, right?

There's a lot that can be done in two days. On the surface, everything seems calm, but there's a lot of competition behind the scenes. The pressure in Xishan District is quite high. Compared to Beicang or even Zhejiang Province, the competition in Jiangsu Province's electric vehicle industry is more intense.

They also face pressure from the two major industrial bases in Suzhou and Changzhou within the same province; bulk sales are understandable. Beicang, on the other hand, doesn't have this problem. In Zhejiang Province, the only company with the strength to compete with Shanchi is currently Luyuan. Luyuan is an established brand that achieved monthly sales of 15,000 vehicles in 2006, but their chairman has a nickname: "Industry Fighter".

Since 2003, he has been traveling all over the country. Last year, he won the title of Zhejiang Business Leader of the Year, which he jokingly said was achieved through arguing. However, he did not deny that such a person has played a significant role in promoting the industry.

Later entrants like Tan Jincheng were able to reap the benefits of the two-wheeled electric vehicle boom, and it wouldn't be unreasonable to say they benefited from him.

But those who know, know; they're the kind of people who argue all the time.

Therefore, in terms of electric vehicle brands in Zhejiang Province, Flash can be said to have no rivals at present. It is the leader with the only strong competitor, but it does not focus on increasing sales.

FlashTech's current sales volume has reached over 2 vehicles, a figure that is unique in Zhejiang Province.

In just one year, Flash will be able to establish itself as the number one in Zhejiang Province.
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"Liar, didn't you say you didn't understand music?"

"You can't say that, it'll be misunderstood. I didn't lie to you about anything, and besides, I really don't know anything about music."

"You're still lying to me. Jay Chou gave an interview saying that you wrote a song for him, which moved him. Xu Wei also gave an interview saying that you gave him a lot of inspiration."

"Don't listen to their nonsense. You call humming something you can't call inspiration? They're just flattering me. I'm their sugar daddy."

"My mom said you just won't give any advice, and you won't do anything that doesn't benefit you!"

"Don't say that. I might not do something that would be beneficial for me."

"See, you admit it now. You just won't give any advice. My mom says that you're so precise in your marketing every time, it's impossible that you don't understand anything."

"Why do you always say what your mother says? Are you still breastfeeding? You're almost 20, can't you have some self-respect?"

"Pah! You're the one who's still a baby. Fine, don't tell me then. Wait until my new album sells like hotcakes and you'll be surprised!"

"Alright, then good luck. But if you really want my advice, I suggest you focus on your main job. In any profession, you have to distinguish between primary and secondary tasks. Singing is not your main job."

Over the past two days, Tan Jincheng hasn't had time to keep up with the news and doesn't know what Jay Chou said in his interview. Even Liu Yifei has heard the news. Being able to write songs for Jay Chou means the lyrics are of good quality, so Liu Xiaoli wants Liu Yifei to sound out the situation.

But Tan Jincheng really didn't understand. Besides, he always thought that the girl's problem wasn't the quality of the song, but that she just sang badly!

Well, she's only slightly better than Sister Meng.

Furthermore, Tan Jincheng is not wrong. In any profession, you must have a primary and secondary focus. You must not abandon your main job unless you want to completely change careers. Giving up the mainland TV drama market and going to release an album on Xiao Ri Zi is not a rational move.

It can only be said that without a professional brokerage team, career planning is still not feasible.

"You seem to have a very low opinion of my singing career?"

"I'm not really optimistic about it, especially since you're going to Xiao Rizi's place. You should be careful about our relationship with them. We live in the internet age now. Haven't you noticed that our company's advertising is mainly online?"
In today's world of rapid information dissemination, public figures should still be mindful of national sentiments. But don't worry, even if you fail miserably, I won't terminate your contract.

"You're the one who's a loser! How can you be so annoying? You're okay when we don't know each other, but once we get to know each other, your words become really awful!"

"Haha, I call this thinking about failure before winning, okay? This is a business mindset; you have to consider the risks of everything."

"It's too late to say all this now; I've already signed the contract with them."

"The contract has already been signed, so why are you still asking questions?"

"It's like taking a shot, even if it's not a sure thing. Let's see if you can really write songs. What if you write something pretty good? After all, Jay Chou said you can write songs."

"Thank you, but I'm a people's entrepreneur, not a songwriter! Don't listen to their nonsense."

On April 28, a press conference was held in Beijing for the Olympic Electric Vehicle Series Design Competition.

People's entrepreneur Tan Jincheng arrived at the press conference early and sat solemnly in the audience, awaiting his fate.

Dong Jinggui and Zhang Congxun arrived later. Seeing that Tan Jincheng had arrived early, Dong Jinggui couldn't help but smile and secretly gave Tan Jincheng a thumbs up.

Zhang Congxun pursed his lips and remained silent. He really had no way to deal with this little guy who had ambushed and blocked him twice. The results of his behind-the-scenes activities were also not ideal. The Beicang District was more active than the Xishan District.

"Good morning, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Dong," Tan Jincheng said, standing up to greet them.

(End of this chapter)