Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 597: The Origin of the Contradiction

As a senior manager in Phoenix Group, it is imperative to have a long-term vision and senior management foresight. Lu Shaohua asked the two deputy general managers what they should do next after regaining market share in order to test how far-sighted they are.

This long-term vision can also be said to be a kind of ambition. There is no way around it. Phoenix Group is too big, and Lu Shaohua is even more ambitious. There is a great opportunity at this moment. How could he not take the opportunity to expand his market share?

That's right, Lu Shaohua was planning to take advantage of this opportunity to expand the market share of Phoenix Automobile. This was something he had planned long ago, and now he was testing the two deputy general managers to see how big their hearts were and how long-term their vision was.

"expansion."

The two vice presidents gave their answers at the same time, but after they finished speaking, the thinner vice president added, "I think this is a great opportunity. After we regain market share, we may expand. But before that, I think it's best to stabilize the market after regaining it, and also prepare sufficient supply before expanding in one fell swoop."

It is not enough to just be able to attack, one also has to be able to defend. If the market is not consolidated, it will be a mess. If the enemy finds a flaw, they will be able to defeat it without any effort. Just like the last time, Lu Shaohua made a wrong decision, which allowed the enemy to find a flaw and led to the loss of market share.

"Yes, you have considered it very carefully." Lu Shaohua seemed very satisfied with the answer. After a moment's silence, he said, "Just do as you said. Expand. Expand the market of Phoenix Automobile. As for the method or means, I don't care. What I want is to occupy more market share. As for the supply problem, you can communicate with Shenzhen and say that it was me who said it. I believe President Chu will understand."

After finishing speaking, Lu Shaohua looked up at the two of them and gave them another warning. "Now that Phoenix Group has been reborn after a disaster, you should be more thoughtful about everything you do and be steady. Don't cause any more trouble. Also, President Xu is now in the United States focusing on Phoenix Computer and Phoenix Operating System. Phoenix Auto's affairs are all handed over to you. You have to take on this responsibility. If there is anything, discuss it with President Qin and strive to create more success for Phoenix Auto."

Lu Shaohua's words revealed two key points. The first was that they agreed to the expansion and made follow-up arrangements. The second was to delegate power, but to delegate the power of Phoenix sales to them, and to give them the responsibility of expanding Phoenix Automobile's market share, and to give them the right to communicate directly with Shenzhen. This was a thorough delegation.

In the past, although they were both deputy general managers of Phoenix Sales, their job was only to assist Xu Jiarui. They had never been solely responsible for a large project like the Phoenix Auto Market, let alone the right to communicate directly with Chu Lei.

The two deputy general managers knew Lu Shaohua's intentions and were naturally very grateful. They had been in Phoenix Group for many years, but they had never taken on such a big responsibility. Although Xu Jiarui was busy this time, they were still full of confidence and wanted to use this opportunity to prove their own strength.

"We will do our best to bring Phoenix Sales into a new era." The two people said in unison as if they had agreed on it.

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news. Go and get busy." Lu Shaohua smiled and said.

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After the two deputy general managers left, Lu Shaohua breathed a sigh of relief. He then called Qin Sichen to tell him about his decision, and then told Chu Lei that he didn't need to limit the production of cars so tightly. After Chu Lei agreed, Lu Shaohua hung up the phone and called Xu Jiarui again.

During the call with Xu Jiarui, Lu Shaohua used a very simple statement, which was to let him concentrate on the affairs of Phoenix Computer. After this incident, Phoenix Computer now has a better opportunity than Phoenix Car, and Lu Shaohua is even more reluctant to give up the good opportunity to seize the market.

More importantly, Lu Shaohua knew that the warehouses of those three companies were storing a large number of high-configuration finished products, and the Phoenix base had already concentrated all its efforts on producing higher-level configurations. In another day or two, a batch of goods would appear and flood the market. However, those three companies were now busy restoring their reputations and had no time to compete with Phoenix Computer for the market.

"The base in Shenzhen has started producing a batch of high-configuration computers. The first batch of goods will appear in the next few days. You have a heavy task now. You need to build up momentum for Phoenix Computers in these two days. Once the high-configuration computers appear, they will flood the market immediately. You must be mentally prepared." Lu Shaohua said in a heavy tone.

“Don't worry about this. The situation in the United States is basically set right now. The three companies that are competitive with us are already busy dealing with the stock market and restoring their reputation. They are already overwhelmed. If we make another effort, not only will we be able to regain the market share that originally belonged to us, but we will also have no problem expanding the market.” Xu Jiarui's tone was very relaxed, as if he was not under any pressure at all.

In fact, Xu Jiarui has been the general manager of Phoenix Sales for so many years, and he has never felt so relaxed as he does now. He used to spend a lot of effort to expand the market, but encountered great resistance. Now, there is no resistance at all, so what pressure does he have?

"That's good. You can communicate with Shenzhen about the specifics, such as the configuration list and model numbers, etc." At this point, the Phoenix computer issue finally came to an end, but Lu Shaohua did not stop there. After a pause, he continued, "As for the Phoenix operating system, you should also pay more attention to it and try to gain more market share in the US market and grab some of Microsoft's share."

In the United States, local companies always have the advantage of time, location and people. Even though Microsoft is notorious now, it is a local company after all. It will lose some market share, but not many people are willing to replace operating systems, not to mention the existence of a second operating system development company in the United States - Apple.

"Don't worry, I will do my best." said Xu Jiarui on the other end of the phone.

"Well, just try your best. As for Hong Kong, don't worry. I have already arranged it. Now you just need to take care of things in the United States." Lu Shaohua did not forget to remind him one more time.

"Ok."

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After finishing the phone call with Xu Jiarui, Lu Shaohua had nothing else to do, so he simply returned to his residence, sat down leisurely on the sofa, and paid attention to the stock market trends in the United States.

In fact, Lu Shaohua is very conflicted. It would be a lie to say that he does not hate those four American companies. But what can he do if he hates them? Lu Shaohua would like to bring them down, but he himself owns shares in their companies. If he brings them down, Lu Shaohua himself will also lose money.

More importantly, if they were all brought down, the pressure that Lu Shaohua would face in the future would be beyond his expectations. You know, there is such a thing as anti-monopoly in the international community. If the four companies were brought down by Lu Shaohua, then whether in the operating system field or in the computer field, Phoenix Group would definitely constitute a monopoly, and Phoenix Group would face direct international pressure.

This is the problem that Lu Shaohua is most worried about. The Phoenix Group can grow strong, but it cannot become absolutely strong. If that happens, it is not ruled out that someone will use means to target the Phoenix Group and use official pressure to directly plot against the Phoenix Group, leaving Lu Shaohua speechless.

The word "public enemy" is the bottom line that Lu Shaohua will never cross. If he really becomes a public enemy, no matter how great Lu Shaohua's influence is or how much wealth he has, two fists cannot beat four hands, and the end of Phoenix Group will be tragic. All the hard work and lifelong wishes of Lu Shaohua will turn into bubbles, blow away, and disappear in the long river of history.

More importantly, Lu Shaohua has other purposes in not bringing down those four companies. Not only will he not bring down them, but he will also allow them enough space to develop and grow stronger. However, Lu Shaohua is holding on to the shares in his hands tightly, which will be a fatal link to the United States in the future.

Yes, as early as when he acquired shares of several American companies that were among the top companies in the world in his previous life, Lu Shaohua had already begun to quietly lay out a plan, a very big plan, which was also one of Lu Shaohua's wishes.

In this scheme, several super large American companies play a key role. By holding their shares, Lu Shaohua can not only make a fortune as their market value increases, but also plan for his lifelong wish. How could Lu Shaohua bring down four companies?

"Ah!" Lu Shaohua sighed, muttering to himself with an indescribable contradiction in his heart. "Maybe in twelve years. In another twelve years, the flag should be effective. Now we can maintain the situation of mutual competition."

No one knew Lu Shaohua's plan, and Lu Shaohua would not tell his plan. He would just keep the plan buried in his mind until the time was right and then show it, and finally achieve a crucial victory.

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Time always passes by unknowingly. When Lu Shaohua began to counterattack, Lu Shaohua had returned to his previous state. He was no longer so irritable, and there was always a faint smile on his face, looking carefree.

Two days later, Lu Shaohua's expression finally changed. He did not look sad, but laughed heartily. The reason for all this was that Lu Shaohua came to the residence where Liu Mingzhang and Li Zongen lived together. When he saw the four screens connected together, Lu Shaohua began to laugh.

Yes, Lu Shaohua began to smile. It was a smile of victory, an expression of his joy...