Chapter 543: The Scapegoat!

Originally, Guo Zhengchang hadn’t planned to come with Dai Hong’Er.

However, Dai Hong’Er felt that if they could get some advice from Elder Guo on their future business plans,

it would be the best scenario.

As long as it’s about Chen Xiao, Guo Zhengchang usually doesn’t decline.

So this evening, he accompanied them to Dongzhou.

He sat at the dining table with Chen Xiao and his wife.

However, at the dinner table, Chen Xiao didn’t bring up any business matters.

It wasn’t until after dinner that he solemnly invited Guo Zhengchang to sit down and discuss.

"Elder Guo, you’ve probably seen Miss Dai’s proposal, haven’t you? The contents of the proposal are almost all what I hope she’ll figure out when she gets to Shencheng City."

"However, what are your thoughts on this?"

The old ginger is spicier.

Guo Zhengchang has been in the business world for decades. Although his ancestors had some foundation,

the difficulty of maintaining a business is just as challenging as building it from scratch.

Guo Zhengchang was not in a hurry to speak.

He had reviewed the proposal,

not just once.

But at this moment, he picked it up again and said with some concern:

"There are two aspects I’m uneasy about, the first being Qiu Huasheng."

"I’ve learned about the Qiu Family; they’ve adjusted their business direction in recent years. I believe that Qiu Huasheng certainly has formidable intellect and methods in business."

"Their current focus is almost entirely on investment, and all of their investments are centered in our country. They actually started doing this three years ago, or possibly even earlier!"

"They’re extremely optimistic about the business prospects in our country, but... "

At this point, Guo Zhengchang paused.

Chen Xiao understood what he meant and said, "But, almost all the companies touched by Qiu Huasheng are barely surviving, right?"

"Exactly! Their methods in this regard are extremely ruthless. Any company that collaborates with the Qiu Family doesn’t end well. Of course, for the creators of those companies, it counts as making a quick buck and then leaving."

"However, for the field, this is actually not a good thing. So, I’m wondering, in your cooperation with him, how will you restrain him in the future?"

As Guo Zhengchang asked, he kept a keen eye on Chen Xiao.

But Chen Xiao didn’t say much, while Dai Hong’Er took over and said:

"This is something Chen Xiao and I discussed long ago. In any cooperation involving someone like Qiu Huasheng, as Grandpa Guo said, we must be cautious."

"However, we always hold the initiative in this matter because Chen Xiao’s relationship with the authorities is different from that of other businesses. This is something that Dongzhou and even the entire Jiang Province highly support!"

"To put it simply, it’s about having backing! Moreover, do you think that our true intention is really about the upcoming factory?"

Dai Hong’Er asked with a smile.

Guo Zhengchang thought for a moment, and then his eyes lit up:

"I understand, the factory built with investment and the subsequent profits are merely a springboard for earning your initial capital!"

Chen Xiao nodded: "That’s right. Initially, both Miss Dai and I had only one real disadvantage, which was the lack of funds. If we had sufficient funds, Qiu Huasheng wouldn’t even be in the picture."

Guo Zhengchang agreed repeatedly: "In that case, my second concern is completely unnecessary. Then, the factory will be Qiu Huasheng’s responsibility, and any brand damage from making quick money will be his burden to bear!"

Dai Hong’Er laughed and said:

"That’s why I said, although I’ve never seen Chen Xiao do something substantial in business, apart from competing for a piece of land in Shencheng. But in terms of strategy, Grandpa Guo, Chen Xiao is definitely an expert!"

Guo Zhengchang smiled broadly: "I underestimated you, but Chen Xiao, this doesn’t seem like something you’d do. Aren’t you just luring Qiu Huasheng into a bottomless pit?"

"I didn’t set him up. Whether he’s trapped or not ultimately depends on his own choices. If the subsequent factory grows stronger and he gets greedy, whether or not he’s trapped, the consequences are his to bear."

"Of course, if he genuinely wants to work with me to make the business successful, I don’t mind that he’s of Chinese descent. After all, without his funding, Miss Dai and I couldn’t make it happen."

"But if no one takes the fall, then I must express my second concern. When you eventually profit from the imitation market, and your true brand emerges, the impact could be fatal!"

"Because by then, your brand image will subconsciously be seen as cheap and low-end!"

Chen Xiao’s purpose in establishing the factory is to enter the mobile phone business.

Before 2006, and even less hyperbolically, before the market saw the true emergence of imitation and smart phones,

the price of a mobile phone reached thousands of yuan!

Such prices were not something many could easily afford.

And the domestic mobile phone market’s potential in the next few years is immeasurable!

So with a shortage of initial funds, Chen Xiao had Dai Hong’Er go to Shencheng to explore the imitation phone market,

but just as Guo Zhengchang mentioned, going too far into the imitation path won’t benefit Chen Xiao’s future.

Unless Chen Xiao’s intention is to make money and leave, this must be considered a potential crisis beforehand.

But this issue had been anticipated by Chen Xiao and Dai Hong’Er long ago, so at this point, Dai Hong’Er took out another proposal and handed it to Guo Zhengchang.

Upon reviewing it, Guo Zhengchang’s brow remained furrowed:

"It’s a good method, but it can’t completely avoid the impact, and Chen Xiao, this still affects your image greatly!"

Hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but be astonished: "Elder Guo, what image?"

"To those who’ve encountered you or know you, what do you represent? You’re synonymous with justice and truth!"

"But when you officially enter the business world, I hope your image remains the same! For many, justice and truth simply mean what? It means genuine products with no deception!"

"This is why many enterprises prefer celebrities as endorsers! So once your image is widely recognized, I believe you need to carefully consider whether you need to personally get involved in this matter."

"But, if your goal is merely to make quick money in the next few years, then just ignore what I’ve said. However, if you aim to create a global brand as your true ambitions, then I hope you’ll seriously consider my upcoming advice!"

Seeing Guo Zhengchang speaking so gravely, Chen Xiao also turned serious: "Please, go ahead."

"Hmm, how about letting Guo Qing get involved in your business? I don’t mean Guo Qing personally, but referring to the Qingtian established by Guo Qing in Dongzhou!"