Chapter 134: Where is Mr. Li in the Magic City?

At this moment, Li Zehua had just got off the plane and took a car all the way to the suburbs.

It is mainly Yizhuang Town, Daxing, Yanjing, far away from the city. He found this place by asking someone.

Following beside him was Liu Fugen, general manager of the Yanjing branch.

As for the newly appointed assistant Zhang Tao, he is currently receiving training to learn how to become a qualified driver and safety assistant.

"This place is really remote."

Li Zehua just got off the car and couldn't help but sigh.

If he didn't know the outcome of historical development, he would never have imagined that a future Fortune 500 company would emerge from here.

That’s right, this is the headquarters of JD.com.

A B09C online shopping platform with operating revenue exceeding 15 billion in the first half of 2.

Like Chimo Fengniao, it is considered to be an Internet company that is not doing its job properly.

He came to Yanjing this time because, on the one hand, the branch company had just been established and all aspects needed to be coordinated.

On the other hand, take a closer look at JD.com and buy some cheap computer assembly parts. Starting a business is difficult and making money is not easy, so saving a little is a little.

It’s a pity that Brother Dong is not here.

That's what the front desk said anyway.

A little Karami like him didn't have much of a reputation. After asking for a long time at the front desk, the people at the front desk just responded with a smile and didn't say a word about where the chairman was.

"Okay, then please help me make an appointment with your sales department. I want to buy a thousand computers."

If you’re not here, then don’t bother. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future anyway.

He wanted to invest in JD.com, but the problem was that he had no money. He searched the news before coming and found that JD.com had only raised 2100 million US dollars in January.

2100 million, he can come up with it if he grits his teeth, the unit is RMB, and he doesn't know whether others will appreciate it.

The girl at the front desk looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Are you sure it's 1000 computers?"

Li Zehua really doesn't give people the impression that he is that person. Apart from his cell phone, he doesn't have any decorations worth more than 500 yuan on his body.

Yu Li was thoughtful and bought a complete set of clothes, shoes and socks. However, given the latter's consumption level, don't expect to go to any high-end shopping mall.

Don't ask, the answer is that the company is still making a loss, and Yu Li secretly saves all her salary to prevent the company from going bankrupt one day and Li Zehua from being left on the streets.

In addition, with his young face in his early 20s, he asked for Brother Dong as soon as he entered the door.

Liu Fugen, who was following next to him, was even worse off. His dress was slightly better than that of the migrant workers, but he looked weird in a suit no matter how he wore it.

The front desk will show a lot of distrust.

Li Zehua didn't take it seriously. He took out his business card from his wallet and handed it over. The receptionist then made a phone call with some doubt.

After getting permission, they led the two to the rest area to wait.

The business card was made in May, and it only had a bare introduction:

Li Zehua, General Manager of Chime Catering Management (Maodu) Co., Ltd.!
"Mr. Li, actually, for such a small matter, you don't have to come in person."

For Liu Fugen, Li Zehua was his benefactor who promoted him from a poor laid-off worker to the general manager of a branch company.

The slightly impatient look at the receptionist just now deeply hurt his heart. What the hell!

If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would really want to make a big scene, and now he is holding his anger and feeling unhappy.

Li Zehua laughed, "Do you think I came here just for these thousand computers?

In March, JD.com established a logistics and express delivery company in Shanghai, called Yuanmai!
Although the scale of its business is not as large as that of 3F Express, YTO Express, and STO Express, I am optimistic about its future development prospects with the support of JD.com. I came here to see if there is any opportunity for cooperation. "

After briefly explaining the scale and business model of JD.com Group, Liu Fugen thought for a moment, but was still upset about what had just happened.

I secretly wrote down the other party’s work badge and planned to find an opportunity to complain after the business discussion was over.

After waiting in the rest area for a while, Li Zehua was not idle either, looking around.

Compared with the future, JD.com today still looks very immature, and the decoration level of its headquarters building is not very good.

Seeing that Liu Fugen was still sulking, he also got angry, "Is it because I got off the plane and didn't go to the branch headquarters to take a look, so you come here to get angry first?"

"No."

Liu Fugen is an honest man and he can't hide anything. He says nothing, but it's all visible on his face.

"Do you think the company's appointment of you as general manager is nonsense?"

Li Zehua was somewhat dissatisfied. “You appear to be honest and fool people, but in fact, you are magnanimous and decisive, very contagious, able to convince people, and have strong execution ability.

Last time on Maple Forest Road, you were the most exaggerated in leading the charge. That guy rushed forward with a roar and was very ruthless. None of the brothers were dissatisfied with you. "

Liu Fugen chuckled, "Actually it's not as good as you say."

Li Zehua said seriously, "Since the company has appointed you to be the person in charge, it means that it trusts your ability.

As soon as I got off the plane, I rushed to the branch to inspect it. Those who know me will know that I value you, while those who don’t will think that I am worried about you.

Anyway, I feel relieved to have you in Yanjing, so do your best!

Let’s call a few webmasters and team leaders, and we’ll have a good time tonight until we’re drunk.”

Liu Fugen was so happy with all these words, but after hearing the last sentence, he waved his hands and refused, "Boss Li, drinking is harmful to your health!

The brothers have only been here for a few days and are very busy. Besides, your time is precious, so you can't delay important matters."

Just kidding. If they keep going with Li Zehua until they are drunk, they will only bring shame upon themselves.

Li Zehua said disdainfully, "A big man from Northeast China, how dare you be so cowardly when drinking?"

Liu Fugen just laughed and pretended to be stupid and didn't respond.

As they were talking, a man in a suit came in and strode towards them, "Did you eat in Modu, Mr. Li? Sorry~
The company just held a sales meeting, which was personally chaired by our chairman. I am sorry for being negligent. "

As he said this, he extended his hand to Liu Fugen to shake hands. The latter stepped aside with a big step, giving way to Li Zehua.

"The chairman personally presided over it?"

Li Zehua grasped the key point keenly. It seems that he is not well-known enough. Anyone who comes would admit his mistake.

The other party made a big mistake and quickly apologized and explained, "Mr. Li, you are really young and promising. I didn't recognize you. Please forgive me for this first meeting."

Then he introduced himself, Jiang Tao, the vice president of retail in JD Group’s 3C digital business unit.

"When you are young, you are like this everywhere."

Li Zehua smiled and said, "This is what happened..."

Since he couldn't meet Liu Qiangdong in person, he had no interest in being polite and stated his purpose directly.

As Jiang Tao led them upstairs, he responded enthusiastically, "Mr. Li, you've come to the right place, JD..."

He introduced the advantages of JD.com for a long time, and when he arrived at the office, he immediately asked his subordinates to bring the corresponding quotation. He then opened the computer interface and skillfully entered the JD.com Mall.

"360buy some Kanmu?"

Li Zehua was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized that JD.com had not yet taken back the domain name.

"Mr. Li, look, we have all the computer assembly parts you need..."

Jiang Tao entered working mode and talked incessantly.

Li Zehua waited for him to finish speaking before speaking, "Boss Jiang, this is the thing. The purpose of my visit this time is to order a batch of assembly parts at a sufficiently low price. The lower the unit price, the better!"

Jiang Tao was stunned. "Cheap, the lower the better?"

Li Zehua said seriously, "Yes, at present, it only needs to meet the minimum requirements. It can be turned on and off without freezing. These are the three requirements."

Jiang Tao had no idea what words to use to describe his feelings at this moment!
He swore that he had never heard such a request in his life.

What does it mean to be able to turn on and off without freezing?
Is this still a computer?
He still didn't give up. "Don't you know much about personal computers? A computer with this kind of requirements may only be able to play Spider Solitaire."

"Can you play Spider Solitaire? Then Minesweeper is definitely possible, this is great, it can help the bosses kill time when they have nothing to do."

Li Zehua's eyes lit up. Can it have its own entertainment function?

What do you want with a bicycle when you only have a computer worth over a thousand dollars?

Jiang Tao couldn't help it, he looked him up and down, resisting the urge to call security, "Are you sure?"

Li Zehua was very sure, "Of course! If there is spot goods and the price is right, we can sign the contract and pay the money today."

The two sides fully exchanged details about the prices and models of assembly machine accessories, as time passed.

Jiang Tao wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Hey, please help me pour a cup of tea for these two distinguished guests."

He then said, "Please sit down for a moment. I will check the inventory. This type of product may be out of stock."

With that he strode out.

As soon as he went out, he took a few deep breaths. It was not that he looked down on the order. After all, one thousand computers was an order worth one or two million.

The chairman repeatedly stressed that all customers were customers, and JD.com only needed to maintain the lowest operating costs, and it didn't matter whether it made money or not. However, Li Zehua's demands were too outrageous, and many of the models he mentioned were out of stock.

Sometimes he even suspected that even if he took out old inventory from a few years ago, the other party would be able to buy it all in one go.

Nothing else, the main focus is on cost-effectiveness, as long as it works.

Holding this A4 paper with the configuration copied on it, Jiang Tao was confused for a while.

When an executive who came out to get some fresh air during the meeting saw him, he thought he was being cooked and joked, "Didn't you say a big customer came and asked for a thousand computers? How's it going? Did you get the deal?"

Jiang Tao seemed to have seen a savior, "Let me tell you, this matter..."

They were talking outside, and Li Zehua was answering the phone in his office, "Jinshajiang? Temasek? Oh, I'm negotiating business with JD.com now.

It's right here in Yanjing Daxing Yizhuang. Why don't you wait until I'm done with my work?
Ah? Are you guys coming over? Okay, I'll wait for you here."

Liu Fugen was very curious, "Boss, is this your friend here?"

Li Zehua shook his head, "No, it's from an investment company."

For a moment, I felt mixed emotions.

There is expectation, confusion, but more importantly, confidence and pride.

Has he come to this day, being chased by venture capitalists to invest in him?
The person on the other end of the phone called himself Jinshajiang Zhu Xiaolong. He was both familiar and unfamiliar with this name in his previous life. He often saw it online, but was not qualified to meet him in person.

In particular, the other party mentioned that the senior executive president in charge of Internet investment at Temasek's Leekappur headquarters flew from Leekappur to Shanghai overnight but did not meet him.

Now that I'm taking a flight to Yanjing again, I can't even describe how proud I am.

"That's great. Someone is sending me money."

Liu Fugen grinned happily. After the express company was split off, he was one of the first to enjoy low-priced options, but he didn't know exactly how many shares he would get.

But given Li Zehua's consistent character, he will definitely not treat these old brothers unfairly.

Following a boss like this, my whole life is worth it!

Li Zehua couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, someone else is here to give money."

In this world, there are many people who ask for money, but not many people who give money.

Lin Wenhui is one of them.

As the senior executive president of Temasek's investment business, he flew to Shanghai.

Meet up with local Temasek staff, summarize and discuss the information collected, and have full exchanges with the headquarters.

I spent another whole day conducting field research in various university towns, and saw with my own eyes the endless stream of yellow-robed war gods and blue-robed knights shuttling through the streets and alleys.

Only then did he fully understand what he was told when he came here: this might be a great business innovation that could change the existing situation.

Li Zehua, who chose to walk on two legs from the beginning, is gradually realizing his dream of a business empire.

Now, the opportunity to help his dream take off has finally appeared.

Because Lin Wenhui followed in his footsteps and flew from Shanghai to Beijing. As soon as he got off the plane, he took several directors of Jinshajiang Venture Capital and headed straight to Yizhuang...

"He's also the general manager. I don't know which shell company he belongs to."

The receptionist was quite a character. She was bored and picked up a business card and pinched it. It was crudely made and wrinkled. It looked like it was made by a roadside printing shop. She thought it was too expensive at only one cent per card.

The clerk next to him pursed his lips, "That's right, judging from his appearance, his clothes probably cost no more than 2,000 yuan, and the wallet he used must be a cheap brand from a street stall."

The receptionist agreed with him and chimed in. Then she suddenly thought of something and said nervously, "Do you think he is a liar?

First he said he wanted to find the chairman, and then he said he wanted to buy a thousand computers. That would cost several million, right?

Damn it, I have also notified the business department, don’t let me get scolded again.”

The clerk chuckled in his heart, but said calmly, "How could that be? You are also trying to get orders for the company. The business department will find out if you are a liar."

While the two of them were chattering, Li Zehua's phone rang again in the office upstairs.

"Did the devil eat it, Chairman Li Zehua?

I am Zhang Lei from Gaoling Capital. I heard that you have arrived in Yanjing. If it is convenient, I would like to arrange a meeting with you. "

"Gao Ling?"

Li Zehua was stunned. What was going on today?

The venture capitalists are playing mahjong and are short of one person, so they are frantically trying to recruit people?
Or why don't we all get together and call him?

"It's convenient, but I'm about to meet with Temasek's investment team. Do you think it would be convenient for us to talk tomorrow? I'll definitely come to visit then."

I was thinking to myself, after completing the purchases at JD.com, I don’t know when I will have to talk with Temasek, and I also have to go to the branch office in the evening to boost morale.

I can only make an appointment for tomorrow.

Zhang Lei on the other end of the phone felt nervous. Is the competitor so fast?
It doesn’t matter if no one is competing, but if someone is competing, he will have to seize the advantageous position faster.

He quickly said, "Mr. Li, if it's convenient, how about I come over now? Please trust Gaoling's professionalism. We are the most professional in helping companies develop together."

What could Li Zehua do but say a few polite words. Unexpectedly, the other party was also a person who did not play by the rules. He seized the opportunity and made arrangements immediately, as if he had agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Li Zehua was speechless and spread his hands, "I haven't told him where I am yet."

Need he tell me? His whereabouts have already been known to the headquarters.

He just reported it to Yu Li, who knew he was busy and didn't take it seriously.

After all, there are at least eighty investment companies that I consult these days, if not a hundred.

Report everything. Don't do anything else that day. You will be too busy just reporting the news.

Just as he was thinking whether he should take his leave and Li Zehua, who was coming back tomorrow, hadn't gotten up yet when Jiang Tao came back again, this time with an inventory sheet in his hand.

"Mr. Li, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. This is the inventory details I just calculated. Some parts are in short supply and need to be temporarily allocated.

But take a look, here are some accessories of the same price that can also meet your needs..."

"Let me see. Oh, and I'll also need another thousand small printers, the kind that can be used."

Li Zehua accepted everyone who was offered it. As long as he could assemble a computer, he didn't care whether it was good or bad. He would just use it. Anyway, he didn't expect to use it for anything else.

I am satisfied with being able to log in to the website, receive orders and print receipts...

Liu Qiangdong is still continuing to preside over business meetings. Since the successful financing in January, JD.com's performance has been improving day by day.

In March, the monthly turnover exceeded 3 million for the first time, and in June just past, the record was broken again, successfully exceeding 2 million.

Under its policy of not making a profit but providing solid services, JD.com is growing at an astonishing speed!
It’s just that there’s not enough money to spend.

He was listening to the business unit executives analyzing the second half market report when suddenly the assistant pushed the door open again and whispered something in his ear.

Liu Qiangdong signaled everyone present to pause, took the phone and quickly left the venue. As soon as he walked out the door, he smiled and said, "Brother, why did you have time to call me? Is the investment finalized?"

It was Zhang Lei who was on the other end of the line. He smiled and said, "Such a large investment requires coordination among all parties, but don't worry, the general direction will not change, and our determination to invest in JD.com remains unchanged.

By the way, I came to see you today for this matter..."

After finishing the story, Liu Qiangdong was surprised but agreed immediately.

After hanging up the phone, he said to the assistant, "Ask the front desk where Mr. Li Zehua, the chairman of Modu Qingyun Asset Management Group, is now."

Unfortunately, the assistant's call was doomed to be in vain, because the front desk had no idea who the chairman of Qingyun Asset Management Group was.

I was frantically looking for the visit reception records when I saw a large group of people coming in. Their attire revealed the style of business elites.

A person who looked like an assistant carrying a bag came up quickly and asked, "Hello, may I ask which floor Mr. Li Zehua, the chairman of Shanghai Qingyun Asset Management Group, is on?"

There is nothing wrong with the question, after all, this is JD.com’s home ground.

In their inherent thinking, Li Zehua came here to at least meet with the president of JD.com, so it is only right for him to say hello to the host.

The young receptionist was confused. Another person looking for him?

But today, there is really no information about this person’s visit!

Just as he was getting anxious, he suddenly saw the business card she had casually discarded aside. He suddenly had an idea, took it and looked at it, and said stupidly, "Is he the one you are looking for?"

She remained there in a daze until the group left quickly. How did this man become the chairman of the board?
Isn’t his business card the general manager?

Got promoted so quickly?

I also wondered who this person was. Not only did the chairman's office call, but now a large group of people came to look for him.

When he was struggling over whether he should report this unusual situation to his superior, another large group of people rushed in, led by Zhang Lei.

"I'm already downstairs at your company, just ask the front desk directly."

He didn't hang up the phone and asked directly,
"Excuse me, where is the chairman of Modu Qingyun Asset Management Group, Li Zehua? Have you found him?"

"what?"

The little receptionist was about to cry. Who on earth is this god?
Why did a group of people come to JD.com to find him?
(End of this chapter)