Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 798 Chen Mo, you've done all sorts of good deeds!

This visit by President Ma to the United States is the highest-level overseas visit by a Chinese entrepreneur and can be described as a major event in the business world.

For an entrepreneur, receiving such treatment on the international stage is undoubtedly the best opportunity to enhance their personal image.

Ma originally planned to make a big deal out of this trip. If he could create momentum through public opinion and return with honors, both he and Alibaba's status in China would surely rise to a higher level.

However, on the eve of his return to China, the online storm caught him off guard.

Various piercing sounds rose and fell:

"This is not the first time that Lao Ma has had a meeting of this level. There was one a few years ago. In the photo of him with the dignitaries last time, he practically had the word 'flattery' written all over his face."

"No wonder the ancient Chinese placed merchants last among the social classes of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants; there was definitely a reason for that!"

There are two theories about the intermediary who facilitated this meeting. One is that it is most likely Son Zhengyi, the chairman of SoftBank Group and a major shareholder of Alibaba, since he has had similar meetings before. The other theory is that Goldman Sachs acted as the matchmaker.

"The details of the talks have finally been revealed, with a focus on how to help one million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but unfortunately these are American companies."

According to the "2016 Annual Report on Market Supervision and Management Statistics", as of the end of December last year, there were 2596.1 million enterprises in China, of which small and micro enterprises accounted for more than 90%. Among them, the number of small and micro enterprises facing operational difficulties accounted for about 10%, or more than 2 million.

These small and micro enterprises face survival pressures such as tight cash flow and declining orders, with the manufacturing and wholesale and retail industries being particularly affected.
The central bank report pointed out that in 2016, only about 10% of small and micro enterprises were able to obtain loans from banks, with the majority relying on private lending.

While these reports contain inaccuracies, the deliberately created contrast is extremely damaging: on one hand, domestic enterprises are struggling, while on the other hand, they are generously providing aid to overseas countries.

This use of blank space successfully stirred public sentiment, and the public's attention even surpassed that of the Spring Festival Gala.

This even led to the claim that a certain Chinese technology giant was "paying tribute".

This made Lao Ma completely uneasy, because in his view, although these opinions did not say anything explicitly, their destructive power, which used comparison and ambiguity to give the public ample room for imagination, was obviously more sinister and aimed to kill the spirit.

His confident demeanor in front of foreign media interviews these past few days has vanished, and he feels somewhat ashamed to return home.

Ma immediately used his connections to clarify the situation, and the Global Times responded swiftly with an editorial.

This editorial states:
"Old Ma is not going to pay tribute, but to expand."

As one of the most active players in China's "Internet Plus" strategy, Alibaba is an important force driving changes in society.

Alibaba Group's business structure, based in China and operating globally, is beginning to take shape. If it succeeds in the United States, it will more closely link the economies of the two countries, potentially becoming the latest example of a win-win situation for both major economies.

A day later, a flight landed at Beijing Capital International Airport. When Lao Ma heard the news from his assistant, he almost fainted. As soon as he stepped off the plane, he felt very unwell.

Just now, the company officially announced that WeChat Pay, in conjunction with relevant government departments, has established the "Small and Micro Enterprises Star Growth Fund," with an initial investment of 50 billion yuan to support the healthy development of small and micro enterprises on a 1:1 basis.

Old Ma was furious; he understood the source of these recent strange winds.
Chen Mo! You've done so many good deeds, you deserve a terrible death!
As the year draws to a close, companies are busy with their year-end summaries.

Chen Mo was also overwhelmed, not busy with work, but rather with various social engagements.

Some people with connections need to be given gifts before the holidays, which is easy to handle. The marketing department's public relations colleagues have already prepared the details, such as where to go and what gifts to prepare. However, some important figures in certain places require him to visit them in person.

To put it bluntly, China is still a relationship-based society, and the exchange of gifts during festivals is still very necessary.

In the last few days before the holiday, Chen Mo hosted a series of banquets for core executives, subsidiary heads, and strategic partners.

As the leader, maintaining these connections is also an essential skill. Amidst the clinking of glasses, the plans for the new year of the "Going Ashore Project" were already being quietly laid out.

On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, at the headquarters of the Red Spider Lily Company.

CEO Qi Mengmeng is presiding over the last strategic meeting before the end of the year.

Leveraging the powerful IP resources of Biyuan and integrating top-tier supply chains such as Cardgame and Pop Mart, Biyuanhua delivered an impressive performance in its second year: annual revenue exceeded 10 billion yuan.

From "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" to "Glory World", and then to collaborations with Japanese anime (Ultraman, Naruto, Pokémon), blockbuster products have emerged one after another, not only dominating the domestic market, but also gaining international recognition.

Currently, Biyuanhua has become the largest cultural and creative enterprise in China and is emerging internationally.

As Chen Mo's chief disciple, Qi Mengmeng had inherited his true teachings and began tapping the whiteboard.

"This year, we will continue our efforts and recruit well-known designers from home and abroad. Based on IP derivatives, we want to create our own original IP. We can learn from the successful models of Biyuan and Xiaomi to create our own blockbuster products!"
We're aiming to break 50 billion this year! Does everyone have the confidence?

"We are confident!" came the unanimous response from the conference room.

"That's right, that's the kind of drive we need." Qi Mengmeng nodded in satisfaction. At this moment, she was exuding confidence, completely different from the adorable and innocent apprentice she was in front of Chen Mo.

Perhaps because she had been by Chen Mo's side for a long time, she learned by example and even set her goals according to her master's strategy, aiming for the best while getting somewhere in between, deliberately setting them a little higher.

Of course, the treatment of these people and the prerequisites for supply chain partners are all strictly in accordance with the other side model.

"Okay, let me explain the details."

At that moment, a bell rang, interrupting the meeting.

"Mengmeng, do you have time? Mom wants to chat with you for a bit."

Qi Mengmeng covered the microphone, signaling the vice president to continue, "Lin Ning, you take charge for a while, I'll be back in a bit."

"Okay, Boss Meng!" Lin Ning nodded and continued speaking to the core management personnel present, "Next, we..."

Back in her office, Qi Mengmeng's voice was noticeably more relaxed. "Hello, Mom, what's up?"

"What else could it be? You're not getting any younger, and you've been dating a boyfriend for several years now, all so secretive. Shouldn't you bring him home to meet us this year?"

"Mom, he's very busy."

"Busy? It's already Chinese New Year and he's still busy? Can he be busier than the richest man? Anyway, I don't care. If you don't want to take him home, fine. He can go on blind dates with me when he comes back this year."

You're already a perfectly healthy 27 or 28-year-old woman, and you're still acting like you did right after graduation! I don't even need a dowry as long as you can get married!

"Oh dear, Mom, am I really that worthless in your eyes?"

"Bring your boyfriend home or go on a blind date, you choose one."

"I choose to become a monk."

Toot toot.
"Hello, Mom."

(End of this chapter)