Confession of Rebirth

"The cooperation between Dazhou Group and Ling's Department Store is likely to fail."

When Gu Chen received a call from Zhao Xinhang, the gold-medal publicist in public relations gloated over the phone and said, "No one thought that people from Ling's Department Store would be so stupid. How dare they make such a small move at such a critical moment?" Come on. This is not being caught by consumers!"

Netizens already had a bad impression of Ling Group.Now, there are even more people boycotting Ling's Department Store.The boycott has moved from online to offline.I heard that there were no people in Ling's department stores in various regions all day long today.Customers are drawn in by nearby competitors, and the major shopping malls cut prices, and those who engage in promotions engage in promotions, and all make a lot of money.

Zhao Xinhang also shared a gossip with Gu Chen: "I heard that many merchants have revised their price tags overnight, and they are afraid that they will be caught by consumers who compare prices."

Gu Chen smiled: "Very good. False marketing is meaningless after all. There is a lot of traffic during the holidays. Even if the mall makes more profits, it can still make money."

"Isn't it!" Zhao Xinhang snorted softly: "Our family has been shopping for the past two days! Take advantage of this opportunity to sweep up, and it's our turn to grab the wool of capitalism gone."

Gu Chen didn't disagree.

Zhao Xinhang asked again: "I saw the May Day promotion of Xiangshan canned food. A three-day tour of Yanling was randomly selected as a gift for opening the can. It's also your handwriting, right?"

Gu Chen said: "There are too many promotional activities of major brands on the market. I can't think of anything new for a while. It happens to be a five-day holiday. I will go on a trip for three days. It can be regarded as a contribution to the local poverty alleviation work. The scenery over there is still good.”

It is said that it is a three-day tour of Yanling, but the place of Yanling is not very big.When you really come to the local area, you must see all the scenic spots in the whole province.Hunan Province is famous for its delicious food and many scenic spots.Gu Chen has been there several times on business trips in his previous life, and he still likes the local food and climate very much.

"...You echoed from beginning to end. But is there anyone willing to go to such a poor place?" Zhao Xinhang couldn't help but said, "It's better to change to the Maldives or some small countries around it. The money is not much, and it sounds good."

Gu Chen came back to his senses, and said casually: "The place director Song ordered. I think it's okay."

After all, Song Weidong is the leader in his physique.Gu Chen could vaguely figure out Song Weidong's thoughts.It is definitely different from the considerations of pure businessmen like them.

Zhao Xinhang chuckled: "That's right. The two stocks you recommended to me have been going up all the time. I have made more than 200 million yuan now. The two of us have also settled the score. If there is such an opportunity in the future, Remember to call me."

Gu Chen didn't take it seriously: "It's better not to have it." If it wasn't necessary, he didn't like digging holes and burying people that much.

After a pause, Gu Chen added: "Since you've made money, it's time to stop. Don't wait until the bamboo basket is empty, and then come to me and cry."

Zhao Xinhang was taken aback when he heard the words: "What do you mean? Now that the market is so good, is it going to fall?"

Gu Chen said: "There are ups and downs, isn't it normal!"

When Zhao Xinhang heard what Gu Chen said, he immediately relaxed.He hooked the corner of his mouth indifferently: "I think the market is so good, it should be no problem."

Gu Chen said: "In 06 and 07, country M also felt that the stock market was very good."

Hearing Gu Chen's serious words, Zhao Xinhang frowned tightly: "After all, we are a macro-control country. Even if there is a real situation, it shouldn't be as serious as you said, right?"

"I've delivered the message, it's up to you whether you listen to it or not." Gu Chen nodded, "Just to remind you, if you really get stuck, don't come to me and cry."

Zhao Xinhang is skeptical.Considering that Gu Chen is Professor Xing's most valued student, he couldn't help asking: "Did you hear something?"

Gu Chen could hear something.It's just that after being reborn, it's clear what's going on: "Don't think too much. Just take it as my kind advice."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Chen glanced at Zhong Lisui who was standing behind him with a thoughtful expression.Asked: "What are you thinking?"

"Thinking about what you just said." Zhong Li came back to his senses and asked, "You have a pessimistic view on the market."

"You should also feel it." Gu Chen replied: "The market is out of control."

Zhong Lisui poured a glass of red wine with great interest and handed it to Gu Chen: "Tell me what you think."

"The current stock market is going up so crazy. Look at those highly sought-after stocks, all of them are concept stocks." Gu Chen took the wine glass, pondered for a moment, and organized his words: "The bankers only need to buy some stocks to buy stocks." The financial media, hyping up new concepts, advocating shell resources, and releasing some news about mergers and acquisitions of foreign companies will immediately attract countless leeks. The key point to measure the value of a stock is no longer industrial innovation and technological upgrading, but sensationalism No one cares about the logic and fundamentals of wealth anymore, and no one investigates whether those so-called concept stocks are worthy of their name behind the media hype. The entire stock market has become impetuous and inflated, and the bubble burst is also expected. "

Gu Chen came back from rebirth, and personally experienced the chaotic and ups and downs of the stock market that can be said to be a roller coaster.In the process of analysis, it is inevitable to bring some convincing words from those who have experienced it.

Zhong Li then quietly listened to Gu Chen's analysis.Recently, especially in the past six months, he has indeed felt that the atmosphere in the domestic stock market has become more and more impetuous, and even judged that if this continues, the market may go into chaos.But many of Zhong Lisui's ideas were not as firm as Gu Chen's.So much so that Zhong Lisui was a little curious——

He looked at Gu Chen and couldn't help asking: "Then when do you think the market will collapse?"

Gu Chen said without thinking, "Next month."

Now, Zhong Li was really surprised: "So sure?"

Gu Chen nodded.Looking at Zhong Lisui: "You don't believe it?"

Before Zhong Lisui could respond, Gu Chen asked again: "Want to make a bet?"

Zhong Li was curious: "What are you betting on?"

Gu Chen thought for a while and said, "Just bet... our first time?"

Zhong Li's heart skipped a beat.Looking at Gu Chen, after a long time, he smiled wryly and said, "Then I really don't know whether I should win the bet or lose the bet."

Gu Chen didn't care: "Winning or losing is the same. As long as the two of us are together, it's a win-win situation."

Zhong Li then lowered his head and chuckled.Can't help sighing: "You really..."

He walked in front of Gu Chen, and the distance between the two became closer and closer.Suddenly, there was a hasty knock on the door outside.

Zhong Li then sighed and went to open the door.

Jiang Mingfan stood outside the door and said with a big grin, "Want to soak in the hot spring?"

Zhong Lisui looked at Jiang Mingfan expressionlessly.

Jiang Mingfan thought badly: "What's the matter, did I disturb you?"

"Yes." Gu Chen walked behind Zhong Lisui, looked at Jiang Mingfan who was standing outside the door in a daze, and said persuasively, "So, what should you do next?"

Jiang Mingfan blinked: "Close the door?"

Gu Chen looked at Jiang Mingfan with an encouraging face.

Jiang Mingfan thought for a while, then carefully closed the door.

Gu Chen looked at Zhong Lisui, and asked with a smile, "What did you want to do just now?"

Zhong Li couldn't help laughing.

On the other side, the Ling family obviously didn't have the mood of Gu Chen to spend the holiday leisurely.

Since the Ling family recognized Ling Xiu as their son, due to various actions, the Ling family's public opinion on the Internet has not been very good, and it has even affected the corporate image of the Ling Group.Chairman Ling originally wanted to use the May Day holiday to organize a wave of promotional activities to attract customers, increase sales, make the financial statements look better, and explain to the shareholders of the group.

But I didn't expect that Ling Xiu was good at advocating superfluous things, and even tampered with the price tag, and was caught by the consumers.Now people have stolen the goods and obtained them, and they have been posted on the Internet and exposed.Not to mention Ling's Department Store, even the corporate image of the entire Ling's Group has plummeted.In the minds of consumers, it can even be said that there is no credibility at all.

From May 100nd to May [-]th, for three full days, the total sales of Ling's department stores across the country did not exceed [-] million.Not to mention making a profit, many brands don’t even pay enough for store rent and utility bills.

Because it was Ling's Department Store's own mistakes, the brand didn't make any money.The brand side is also unwilling to bear the tragedy of losing everything.Before the holiday was over, the major brands called the headquarters of Ling's Department Store one after another, demanding that Ling's Department Store give an explanation.

For such a major liability accident, the person in charge of Ling's Department Store couldn't bear the responsibility, so he had to report it layer by layer, and finally this problem was piled up on Chairman Ling's desk.

"Now the major brands are pursuing the responsibility of Ling's Department Store. They demand that we compensate them for the losses they have suffered and the loss of their reputation." The second uncle of the Ling family also feels a headache: "There are still many brands clamoring to terminate the contract with us. The situation is right. We are very disadvantaged."

"Why did they terminate the contract?" Chairman Ling snorted coldly: "When the contract was signed, they never said that they would terminate the contract because of this kind of thing. These people just want to take advantage of the fire to rob."

Having said that.But at the beginning, no one thought that Ling's Department Store would be boycotted by consumers for this reason.It was also exposed online.This kind of manipulation of price is a big taboo for consumers.It is reasonable for those brands to worry that the negative news about Ling's Department Store will affect the brand's image.

The second uncle of the Ling family thought about it, and persuaded: "At any rate, they are our partners, and the relationship should not be too rigid."

Chairman Ling frowned.How could he not know this truth.Chairman Ling took a deep breath, barely suppressed his anger, and said, "You go and prepare a reception. I'm going to invite the major brands to a banquet, and personally toast them to make amends."

The second uncle of the Ling family nodded.He also said: "People from the Price Bureau and the Consumer Association have also called me. It is still a holiday, and they will not take any action. But once the seven-day holiday is over, we still have to give an explanation on this matter."

Chairman Ling asked in a deep voice, "What do you say?"

The second uncle of the Ling family said, "A fine of 50 yuan."

50!The money is not much, the key is to face.It is also not good for the reputation of Ling's Department Store.

Chairman Ling's face was serious: "Can't you think of a way?"

The second uncle of the Ling family shook his head: "The matter is too big. This is already the best way to deal with it. The key is ourselves, how to give consumers a satisfactory answer."

The more Chairman Ling listened, the more headache he felt.I couldn't help but ask the second uncle of the Ling family: "What do you say?"

The second uncle of the Ling family actually has no better way.The matter has come to this point, if it is for the benefit of the group and strives for the least amount of damage, the second uncle of the Ling family blinked. There are some things that must be done, but there are some things that cannot be said by him.

Chairman Ling looked at the silent look of the second uncle of the Ling family, and he was taken aback for a moment, but he also figured it out: "This kid Ling Xiu provoked the matter. Let him be responsible."

The second uncle of the Ling family immediately said: "Xiuxiu is still a child. Let him be in charge of such a big matter. It's easy to talk about other things. I'm afraid sister-in-law will not be willing?"

Chairman Ling snorted coldly: "It was he who caused the trouble in the first place, so it is only natural for him to be responsible. After all, he is also a child of the Ling family, so it's not like he doesn't even have this responsibility."

The second uncle of the Ling family immediately said: "Then I will let the people below prepare the press conference?"

Chairman Ling nodded: "Alright. This kind of thing can't be delayed, the sooner the better. Try to show your attitude before the punishment regulations are announced."

The second uncle of the Ling family said: "I understand. I'll go and prepare now. As for sister-in-law..."

"I'll go persuade her." Chairman Ling said.

Hearing that Chairman Ling was willing to take on the most troublesome job, the second uncle of the Ling family didn't say anything more.The topic changed: "I have already investigated the little Zhang from the marketing department who gave Xiuxiu an idea. Just half a month ago, a huge sum of 50 yuan suddenly appeared in his mother's account in Yucheng's hometown. We can conclude that he was bought by someone, so he will wait for the opportunity to push Ling Xiu to make a fuss on the price tag. As for the netizen who listed the video, our after-sales service of Ling’s Department Store has also contacted her. Not yet It can be seen who she has something to do with. It should be because of the price that she quarreled with the salesperson, recorded the video for a while, and complained to the price bureau and the consumer association."

After a pause, the second uncle of the Ling family said again: "However, after this matter became popular, we found that among those netizens who posted messages, some were deliberately attracting public opinion against Ling's department store. They deliberately spread this matter."

Chairman Ling raised his eyebrows: "How do you say?"

The second uncle of the Ling family said: "I found that many people in the hot search questioned the price of the goods sold by Ling's department store. The excuses were all about buying things in Ling's department store because they were afraid of expensive prices. They asked what should I do? Then someone gave The idea is to ask them to go to other department stores to compare prices, and if they buy expensive ones, they can refund them. If they don’t refund them, they can call the Price Bureau and the Consumer Association to complain. They use this banner, and they don’t bother to buy products of the same brand. , I will go to at least four or five department stores to compare prices, and the prices that are finally compared are all the lowest in a shopping mall called 'Xinqing Department Store'. Without exception."

Because this kind of post has a follow-up, many netizens will pay attention to follow-up posts when they have nothing to do.As a result, although Ling's Department Store suppressed the hot searches on the afternoon when the scandal broke out, the attention of this matter was not low at all.And because these consumers who bought things questioned the price of the goods one after another, it was confirmed by the fact that the goods of the same brand were indeed the most expensive in Ling's Department Store, which led to the growing dissatisfaction of consumers towards Ling's Department Store more intense.Now Ling's Group's word-of-mouth and public opinion in the minds of consumers is really bad.

The second uncle of the Ling family said this, and said guiltily: "It's all my fault. I didn't expect the competitors to be so shady. They actually used the curiosity of netizens to dig such a big hole for our Ling's department store. As a result, the response was a little slow .”

This is more than a slow reaction.According to the second uncle of the Ling family, the image of Ling's Department Store in the minds of consumers is almost irreparable.

Chairman Ling's face was livid.I don't know if we should be thankful that this scandal broke out during the May Day holiday.If it was on a working day, the stock of Ling's Group would probably drop to the limit.

Thinking of this, Chairman Ling became even more disgusted with the son who had just been recognized.I couldn't help complaining to my younger brother: "Do you think this Ling Xiu is against our Ling family? Ever since he returned to the Ling family, our Ling family has not had a peaceful day."

It's not convenient for the second uncle of the Ling family to pick up on this kind of words.But in his heart, he also believed it.I always feel that Ling Xiu is too light-hearted, no matter how I look at it, he is an unlucky broom star.

But having said that, if it weren't for this broom star, Chairman Ling's position in the eyes of the major shareholders of the Ling Group would be as stable as Mount Tai!

The second uncle of the Ling family shook his head with a sigh.Fortunately, even if the broom star wanted to kill him, it would be his biological parents.I hope this kid's destructive power will not be too great, and the Ling Group will not be implicated anymore.

Chairman Ling's thoughts coincided with that of the second uncle of the Ling family: "This kid is simply a broom star. We can't let him meddle in the affairs of the group anymore."

"What, you actually want Xiu Xiu to apologize to those poor people in front of all the media? You also want to kick Xiu Xiu out of the company?" Madam Ling looked at Chairman Ling in disbelief: "Are you crazy? Xiu Xiu is our own son, why should he bow his head to those poor ghosts who can't afford clothes?"

As soon as this was mentioned, Madam Ling felt out of breath all over her body.Obviously, those poor ghosts couldn't afford clothes by themselves, so they went to brand stores to try on them again and again, which made the salesperson impatient.He actually still has the face to be noisy and noisy, not only making a video and posting it on the Internet, but also making trouble to the Price Bureau and the Consumer Association, causing Ling's Department Store to be punished.

They're all young girls. Don't they think it's embarrassing for them to be so aggressive and unreasonable?

"Stop talking about what you have and what you don't have." Chairman Ling said impatiently: "Whether people make trouble or not, they are all consumers. They are our food and clothing parents. No matter how much you look down on others, you still have to rely on these poor ghosts Only when we go to the mall to spend, can we earn money.”

"Besides, there's nothing wrong with them making a fuss. It's us who cheated on the price tag first, so we can't blame others." Chairman Ling glanced at Ling Xiu coldly when he said this: "So I said it a long time ago, Xiao Children need to be rich. They must be educated from an early age not to be petty and cheap.”

Anyone who is short-sighted and likes to be greedy for petty gains will always suffer big losses in the future.

Hearing Chairman Ling's comment, Ling Xiu was stunned.A sense of resentment welled up in her heart, Ling Xiu felt shy and ashamed, but she didn't dare to talk back to Chairman Ling.I can only blame others and blame myself: "It's all my fault. I grew up in Gu's family and I have no knowledge. I wanted to save some money for the family, but I didn't expect those people to be so bad. They actually used me to frame Ling's Department Store."

When Mrs. Ling heard Ling Xiu's words, she hugged him in her arms with a distressed expression: "It's not your fault. A family like the Gu family can't raise any knowledgeable people. I'm afraid they have never been to Ling Xiu in their life. High-end shopping malls like Shi’s Department Store. I’m also reluctant to spend money to cultivate your vision in this area. How can I blame you!”

Ling Yiyi curled her lips disapprovingly: "You can't say that. I think it was also raised by the Gu family, and Gu Chen is very powerful! If it were Gu Chen, he would definitely not be able to do such an opportunistic thing. Come on. It's obviously Ling Xiu's fault, why do you blame the Gu family?"

When Ling Yiyi said this, he looked at Ling Xiu with contempt on his face: "I said you are about the same. The Gu family has raised you for 18 years, and they didn't let you drown in the river. As for blaming the Gu family when encountering problems, it sounds like you are a wolf-hearted dog with shallow eyelids, and you were also raised by the Gu family."

"What did you say?" Ling Xiu turned pale angrily, and complained to Madam Ling: "Mom, look at her!"

"One by one!" Madam Ling also felt a headache.Since Ling Xiu returned to the Ling family, the relationship between their brother and sister has not eased.Madam Ling didn't understand either.Obviously Ling Xiu is Ling Yiyi's elder brother, why does Ling Yiyi look down on Ling Xiu at all, and insists on using Gu Chen to poke Ling Xiu's heart: "Stop turning your elbows out."

"I'm helping the manager and not helping the relatives. Besides, if you have the ability, turn your elbow in and let me see!" Ling Yiyi snorted and stood up from the sofa: "I don't want to talk to you. Let the driver prepare the car, I am going to the airport."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Ling family was stunned.Madam Ling blurted out, "What are you doing at the airport?"

"Sister Xiaoting is back!" Ling Yiyi said, "I'm going to pick up Sister Xiaoting from the plane."

"Zhou Xiaoting is back?" Ling Xiu's face paled: "What is she doing back?"

"This is her home. If she doesn't go back to City A, will she stay abroad for the rest of her life?" Ling Yi glanced at Ling Xiu: "Why are you so excited?"

Before the words finished, Ling Yiyi let out a long "Oh".Suddenly realized: "I understand. You are afraid that sister Xiaoting will come back and snatch Huo Mingzhang from you, right?"

"Don't worry. Sister Xiaoting doesn't like that Huo at all. But no matter whether Sister Xiaoting likes it or not, it seems that you are done with that Huo, right?"

"Yiyi!" Madam Ling interrupted Ling Yiyi, and said in a deep voice, "Girls don't speak so harshly."

Ling Yi snorted.Ignoring Mrs. Ling, she walked out of Ling's house with her bag.

Chairman Ling said thoughtfully: "The Zhou family always has a purpose in doing things. Call Zhou Xiaoting back at this time, what are they going to do?"

Mrs. Ling snorted: "What else can I do? The daughter of the Zhou family has been married since the day she fell to the ground. It must be someone who the Zhou family wants to cooperate with, and they are afraid that the relationship will not be solid, so they will send their daughter up there." !"

marriage?Chairman Ling subconsciously asked, "With whom?"

"Anyway, it can't be the Huo family." Madam Ling thought for a while, and suddenly asked: "Da Zhou Group wants to promote the listing of Hong Kong stocks. What's the name of the investor it's wooing?"

At the same time, Gu Chen, who was soaking in the hot spring, also received a call from Zhou Xiaoting.

"Gu Chen, I'm back."