In order to live in seclusion, I tricked my roommate into falling in love.

Chapter 455 Directors Must Be Sensible
In the darkness of the night, it was already midnight when we sent everyone off to the car and said goodbye.

Big Mouth also left with a serious expression.

Brother Qiang looked at the rows of red taillights going away and said, "I wanted you to talk to him alone."

He took off his furry suit and put on a T-shirt. He styled his hair so it wasn't so messy and wet.

Zi Xiaowei still looked a little tired, but his eyes seemed brighter. He shook his head gently, "It's impossible to change. His strategy was forged in the international communications market, and he added a sentimental premium to the mobile phone market. He's completely perfected the foreign-Chinese adaptation. He won't change unless he stumbles in the automotive industry."

Brother Qiang raised his eyebrows: "I didn't expect you to choose to confront them. I know you are far ahead..."

Zi Xiaowei shook his head. "You can remove the word 'we'. I'm only targeting him, or even just the big mouth guy in the automotive industry. Look at my phone and laptop. They're way ahead of the competition. Even my laptop has some flaws and isn't as good as other products. Now that I'm financially better off, I'm not thinking of changing. But cars are different."

The 3C sales tycoon narrowed his eyes and said, "Do cars have a greater impact on the financial burden of ordinary families? Their product premiums are indeed higher."

Zi Xiaowei nodded. "Scientific research requires funding. Changjiang Automobile invests tens of billions of yuan in this area every year, close to 3% of its revenue, which is the highest among automakers, far ahead of the billion yuan, which accounts for more than %. So, it's okay to use some sentimental premium in marketing. All countries are using this tactic. However, the unit price of cars is too high. Unlike C products, which are upgraded so quickly, it has a huge impact on ordinary families. Buying the wrong one will be very frustrating. But more importantly, cars involve safety, so you can't use this kind of sentimental premium to fool people."

He paused before speaking more clearly, "I became wary of him after he aggressively promoted autonomous driving. You see, I kept emphasizing that intelligent driving is limited to assistance only, and that you should never let go of the steering wheel. I also emphasized that the technological experience of new energy vehicles should focus on the use of electrical appliances. I was publicly calling out to him, even going so far as to share my ideas with all car companies. This was to prevent autonomous driving from becoming a trend. Plus, I happened to be in Jiangzhou and had some knowledge of the company they were outsourcing to, so I suggested they work with someone else."

Brother Qiang understood: "Then you can bring Yuanyaoyingyuan together with Changjiang Automobile."

Zi Xiaowei glanced behind him and said angrily, "I heard that they have a single daughter in her twenties. This means we absolutely cannot cooperate with them."

Brother Qiang must have thought about the reasons for the collision of various backgrounds, situations, funds, and industries, but he never expected it to be this.

He almost choked out of thin air before bursting into laughter.

The three ladies were also in the back. Dai Anni was still impatient: "It's almost time to send the people off. Why are you still chattering? Are you discussing some weird things?"

Chang Yueling chuckled. She also knew that Brother Qiang didn't have a good reputation in this regard.

Maybe no one has dared to talk to Qiang's wife like this in recent years, but now she was at a loss for words: "They have to finalize the Jingxi Automobile matter. If it weren't for Mr. Cheng interrupting, I guess they would have reached an agreement just now."

He even held Dai Anni's arm, fearing that she would go and call for help. They were actually the same age.

Chang Yueling was more perceptive than her: "If Lao Cheng hadn't interrupted, Xiaowei wouldn't have said those words. Usually we call it a day after the live broadcast. Are you going home today?"

Air taxis are always available, so buying a private jet is even more necessary.

The pregnant woman was irritated: "I just don't want him to mess around with so many things, just go home."

Who told her to discover and carve out Zi Xiaowei to do great things? Now she can't hold it back.

Chang Yueling is not capable of big things, but she is too skilled in dealing with people. Seeing her about to call someone, she just laughed and said, "Go back? What if that ex-girlfriend is still looking for you?"

Dai Anni immediately sighed: "Then play for a few more days? I don't want to go to the north, eastern Guangdong?"

Chang Yueling teased, "Are we being tormented by his ex-girlfriend, who is nothing?"

Dai Anni also laughed: "It's mainly annoying... How about we arrange for someone to help that teacher find a date and get married? Tingting has the contact information."

Chang Yueling became excited: "Hey, this is the right idea. Don't just passively avoid it. We should also take the initiative to attack."

Qiang's wife forgot her main business again and listened to gossip with her ears perked up. Now it seemed as if it was a matter of course. The main thing was that Dai Anni was not irritable, so she just said Amitabha and asked Gao Tingting to come over to discuss it. Maizi quickly ran away.

But she couldn't escape.

After laughing, Brother Qiang definitely wanted to confirm this: "Your idea for Jingxi Auto is very good. I'd like to invite you to be the CEO. We don't need to discuss salary. I will do my best to satisfy you with whatever you want, whether it's shares, a seat on the board of directors, or asset rights."

Zi Xiaowei chuckled: "I'm only twenty-six years old, are you sure?"

Brother Qiang spread his hands proudly, "I founded Jingxi when I was 24, and by 27, I had over a dozen branches. I've experienced this feeling before. This phase is actually the most creative, and the rest is filled with endless management costs and strategic calculations. You just happen to fill the gap in Jingxi's structure where all the top executives are over 50 years old. Unleashing your youthful mindset to cope with the ever-vibrant industry outlook is what you should do most right now."

Unexpectedly, Zi Xiaowei shook his head and said, "I can't be the CEO. I don't have any shares in Annie Underwear or Changjiang Automobile. When I made over 100 million yuan from live streaming for the first time, I lost interest in personal gains. I've been living in seclusion in college, hiding behind the identity of Xiong Anchor. Simple meals help me maintain a calm mind. Living like an ordinary person helps me better grasp the pulse of the times. What I care about is how to stand on the crest of the wave and experience the feeling of surfing."

Brother Qiang, also a top student in the humanities, understood this humanistic spirit of maintaining the ability to think. "So what should we do? We definitely need to publicize this. Listed companies must also announce these senior management changes. You must master this sector in order to gradually steer the direction of Jingxi."

Zi Xiaowei looked up in surprise.

Brother Qiang didn't shy away from the question: "That's right. If Jingxi Automobile can operate smoothly and help me integrate Jingxi Logistics, which accounts for 90% of the total employees, I can retire with peace of mind. Besides giving back to society, I should also enjoy my own life. In three to five years, you will be 30 and I will be in my 50s, which is just right. I can tinker with something I enjoy."

Zi Xiaowei couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment: "Am I taking advantage of the internet celebrity economy to make a leap forward? In theory, I should lead Changjiang Automobile well, but deep down, I want to see how this revolution in the internet celebrity era will unfold."

Brother Qiang understood him: "At 30, I discovered that 70% of online shopping complaints were related to logistics, so I decided to invest heavily in our own logistics system. This was also a key factor in my venture capital investment. I focused on customer experience and adopted an asset-heavy strategy. Twenty years later, I can't calm down and make such insights and decisions anymore. What you said today is exactly like me back then: insightful, prudent decision-making, and the strength and determination to drive change. I am very optimistic about you."

He added, "Even if you want to take charge of Changjiang Automobile, it doesn't matter. Neither side actually needs to be in the spotlight. The board of directors will be the main controller. Since you don't like to get involved in financial capital anyway, then just take good care of these hundreds of thousands of people. I'll leave the heavy burden of my social responsibility to you, and as your elder brother, I'll help you look after this aspect... Old Chang has his own expertise in this area, right?"

This has been made very clear: separate capital operation from actual heavy asset operation.

It’s great to make money from financial capital, but the consequences of the hollowing out of the European and American manufacturing industries are also obvious.

Once domestic enterprises unilaterally pursue financial benefits, they will most likely make a profit.

Both Lao Chang and Brother Qiang have achieved this balance relatively well. They have introduced capital locally while working hard to consolidate their asset base, rather than creating a pile of bubbles.

Zi Xiaowei's heart must have been pounding with emotion, and he wanted to return to the ridge to quietly think about his decision.

I even wondered if this was a bit like the stories in the novels about cultivation and martial arts, where one has to return to one's own paradise to practice in order to have the skills to cope with the growth and changes in the outside world.

I just looked up and saw the wheat in the distance pretending to be busy, but it kept stealing glances at me.

So he nodded and said, "Jingxi Auto is already running. The top priority is of course the launch of the Totoro SUV and the Evita Coupe within the year, as well as the daily live broadcast sales of new energy vehicles. Xiaomai has done a good job in this area, and she can also attract some traffic. Let her take my place at Jingxi Auto."

Brother Qiang wasn't surprised at all. "Alright, this approach is pretty common. I'll start as executive director. There are two parts: you guys are responsible for sales, and I'll be responsible for delivery and maintenance. We'll strive to complete the integration of the two sides within the year. Once the overall framework of Jingxi Auto is complete, we can then add to it and improve it."

Zi Xiaowei agreed: "In fact, the automotive peripheral products and various modification services are a huge market that needs to be regulated. Changjiang Automobile is promoting this reform. How to coordinate with relevant departments is my weakness. I also hope that Brother Qiang can provide more guidance."

Unexpectedly, after the big things were said, Brother Qiang actually smiled slyly and said, "How about I introduce you to the second young lady of that family? She's actually quite suitable for this kind of work."

Zi Xiaowei couldn't help but say, "Ugh!"

(End of this chapter)