Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 349: Expression before meal

Ho Ying-tung had always found it strange. The Phoenix base covered such a large area, but based on the current situation, it was impossible for there to be only one automobile production base, because producing cars alone did not require such a large area. Moreover, there were other separated buildings around the entire base. It was not difficult to see from the walls that it belonged to another world.

Yes, the base not only has factories that produce cars, computers and some electronic products, but also many empty factories that are just shells and have not been put into use. According to Lu Shaohua's plan at the time, he wanted to build a production base for Phoenix Group's products, and all products that Phoenix Group wants to develop will be produced in this base.

As you can imagine, there are more than a dozen electronic products, not to mention other things. You can imagine how large the area of ​​this base is. The car factory is located closest to the main building of the base. There are several factories of the same size behind the factory, but they are covered by the car factory in front.

There is another factory building built side by side with the car factory, which is the one that Ho Ying-tung asked about. Lu Shaohua has not been to the base for a long time, so he naturally does not know whether the factory building has been put into use, so he cannot give Ho Ying-tung an answer and looks at Chu Lei with the same inquiring eyes as Ho Ying-tung.

Chu Lei smiled, and then said, "That is the production base of Phoenix brand beverages. It has just been put into use not long ago, and no products have been produced yet."

This statement brought enlightenment to Lu Shaohua, who patted his forehead and suddenly realized that a few months ago, Lu Shaohua had received information saying that three formulas for tea drinks had been developed. At that time, Lu Shaohua did not take it seriously and just said to leave it to Chu Lei to handle, and then he did not pay much attention to it.

Think about it now, a long time has passed since the development of tea beverages began. During this period, three types were developed successively. It was only after three types were gathered that Lu Shaohua ordered it to be handed over to Chu Lei for processing.

You should know that the formula for the first type of tea beverage had actually been out a long time ago, but Lu Shaohua did not set up a factory in Shenzhen to produce it. Instead, he waited until three types were developed before officially starting production.

The reason is simple. Although Lu Shaohua wants to expand his business everywhere, this is not his real purpose. His real purpose is to take into account the country's situation. In the current era, the market for tea beverages is very small, and it is difficult for people to accept new products. That's why Lu Shaohua gave up the idea of ​​developing products immediately and chose to develop carbonated beverages first.

When talking about carbonated beverages, we have to mention "Jianlibao", which is known as the "Magic Water of China". I still remember that Lu Shaohua asked Chu Lei to go to Sanshui City to contact the senior management of Jianlibao Company and expressed his intention to acquire it. Not long after, the two parties reached an agreement. Phoenix Group acquired it in full, but did not move the company to Shenzhen as a whole. Instead, it chose to produce it on the spot temporarily.

"Jianlibao has moved here, right?" Lu Shaohua suddenly asked.

These things seemed like dusty memories, but now they were brought up again. Lu Shaohua took the opportunity to show his concern. After all, the beverage industry would be very profitable in the near future.

"The relocation was completed last month. Now Jianlibao and tea drinks are combined in one base and produced separately." Chu Lei said seriously. When he talked about the completion of the relocation, a little fatigue appeared on his face, and it was obvious that a lot of effort was put into the relocation.

Lu Shaohua nodded and said, "It's the same as Jianlibao. After the product comes out, we'll open up the market through Phoenix Chain Supermarket, and then slowly penetrate other channels."

Phoenix Chain Supermarket has now become a sharp sword to open up the domestic market. Like Jianlibao, it has become the beverage placed in the front row of supermarkets. As for the tea beverages that have not yet been launched on the market, Lu Shaohua also plans to adopt the same method to open up the market.

"Got it." Chu Lei nodded, frowned, and seemed to remember something, and couldn't help asking. "The beverage is almost ready for mass production, and now it's urgent to give it a name!"

Lu Shaohua understood what Chu Lei meant. He was simply asking him what he wanted to name the drink.

"Let's talk about this tomorrow." Lu Shaohua did not answer Chu Lei's words. It seemed inappropriate to discuss the company's internal affairs at this time. After all, there were guests like Huo Yingdong! He turned his head and glanced at Huo Yingdong and asked. "Everyone, do you want to go to the beverage production site to take a look?"

Li Jiacheng and Director Zhang looked very interested, but Huo Yingdong looked indifferent. He looked at the watch on his wrist and then said, "It's getting late. We have plenty of time. Besides, Lao Li and his friends will come tomorrow and they will have to visit the base. I think we should talk about it tomorrow. What do you think?"

After being reminded by Ho Ying-Tong, everyone suddenly came to their senses and looked at the time, only to find that it was already past five o'clock in the evening and it was gradually getting dark.

"It's really late." Li Jiacheng said.

As soon as Li Jiacheng said this, the other two also echoed him, obviously agreeing with Ho Ying-tung's opinion.

"Since you all plan to visit tomorrow, why don't you set off for the hotel now? I think the banquet booked by Mayor Zeng should be almost ready." Lu Chang also spoke at this time.

According to the usual meal time, it should be too late to eat after five o'clock, but Lu Chang said it was almost time. He just wanted to buy more time for everyone to sit down and talk, and by the way, talk about a policy situation in Shenzhen.

Huo Yingdong himself did not object and said, "Director Lu is right. It's almost time for dinner. What do you think?"

As for going out to eat, Li Jiacheng and the others naturally didn't care and nodded to show that they had no objection.

Needless to say, what happened next was that we returned to the main building, drove, and then headed to the hotel to prepare for Zeng Aimin's banquet. Everything was as usual. Of course, there was a slight change in the middle. Lu Shaohua was supposed to lead the way, but now that Lu Chang was there, the task of leading the way fell on him.

The hotel that received Lu Shaohua and his group was located in Futian District, not far from the municipal government. When Lu Shaohua and his group arrived, it was already past six o'clock. The sky had become completely dark, and they even had to turn on the car lights to travel.

The darkening sky also ruined Lu Chang's plan. He had wanted to work harder before dinner, but looking at the time, it was time to eat. Lu Chang had no choice but to put it off until dinner time.

They entered a hotel that looked like a four-star hotel. Zeng Aimin and his secretary were already waiting there. When they saw Lu Shaohua and his group coming in, they immediately came up to them, greeted Ho Ying-tung and his group, and then led everyone to the reserved box.

Just like Lu Shaohua's last dinner party, Zeng Aimin booked two private rooms this time, one for receiving big names like Lu Shaohua and Huo Yingdong, and the other for bodyguards like Li Shangkui.

People of the same level meet people of the same level. Zeng Aimin is the mayor, and his secretary is one level lower than him. Since he could not sit with Lu Shaohua and others, he was sent away by Zeng Aimin to accompany Li Shangkui and others. The same went for Lu Chang's secretary, who accompanied Li Shangkui and others. Suddenly, there were only seven people left in Lu Shaohua's box.

After everyone sat down, Zeng Aimin also said a few polite words, and then brought the topic to the point, asking, "Everyone, how do you feel about coming to Shenzhen?"

Zeng Aimin asked how it felt to come to Shenzhen, but in fact he was asking how he felt about Shenzhen and whether he was interested in investing. It was just that Zeng Aimin did not add the last sentence, but everyone present was a shrewd person who had been in the business world for many years, so they would not understand.

"Haha!" Huo Yingdong, the representative of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, laughed and then said, "I personally have a good feeling about Shenzhen. It is also close to Hong Kong. Oh, I have just made a decision. I am going to find a small project to invest in Shenzhen, but..."

Ho Ying-Tong stopped talking halfway and glanced at Zeng Ai-min, as if waiting for him to speak.

Zeng Aimin was not far behind, and almost as soon as Huo Yingdong finished speaking, he took over and said, "Mr. Huo, what do you mean?"

Huo Yingdong nodded in satisfaction, and then continued, "It's nothing, I just want to ask if there is any vacant land next to Xiaohua's base. I plan to be Xiaohua's neighbor."

It was clear from what Ho Ying-tung said that he also wanted to invest in Bao'an, and the site he chose was next to Lu Shaohua's base.

"Oh! Hello neighbors, it's lively." Zeng Aimin said something insignificant, then, with a serious face, he said, "The vacant land nearby is all undeveloped. If Mr. Huo wants to invest there, there is no problem with the land."

"Thank you, Mayor Zeng." Huo Yingdong nodded, paused, and continued, "I think Mayor Zeng has also heard from Xiaohua that our Chinese Chamber of Commerce is visiting Beijing at the invitation of the country's major leaders. It may take several days to get to Beijing. After I finish my work there, I will return to Shenzhen again. At that time, I will come to Shenzhen as an investor to investigate Shenzhen."

After saying so much in one breath, Huo Yingdong took a breath and continued, "In a word, if Shenzhen does not have a suitable investment environment, it will be our first choice."

This simple sentence revealed so much information to Zeng Aimin. In addition to the fact that Ho Ying-tung had decided to invest, it also told Zeng Aimin that he would not only invest in one project, but would invest again if it was suitable.

In addition, Ho Ying-tung also clearly told Zeng Aimin that not only him, but other directors of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce also planned to invest in the country. As for whether to choose to invest in Shenzhen, they would need to investigate before knowing. At the same time, he was also indirectly telling Zeng Aimin that they would not investigate Shenzhen for the time being, but would wait until after their visit to Beijing.

The news was plainly told by Ho Ying-tung, but it brought Zeng Aimin ecstasy. What is the first choice? The first choice is to choose first. With Shenzhen as a special economic zone, it is undoubtedly attractive. Zeng Aimin is fully confident that they will stay and invest.

"Thank you, Mr. Huo Ying, for attaching so much importance to the city of Shenzhen. At the same time, I have confidence in the city of Shenzhen. I believe that after your inspection, you will stop to invest." Zeng Aimin said excitedly.

This time, Ho Ying-Tong did not speak, but nodded with a smile on his face.

Ho Ying-Tong has nothing to say, but that doesn’t mean others have nothing to say!

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