Confessions of a Salesman

Chapter 429
I groaned and said, "How dare I delete my third brother's phone number? I thought my third brother didn't have my phone number anymore. I don't even have a call this Chinese New Year."

Liu Sheng said with a smile: "Third Brother, I'm really busy, no, I know that my brother is coming to Beijing, so I called you right away, come out for a drink?"

I thought for a while and said, "Okay, you decide on a place."

I thought he would find a place with few people, but who knew that he directly sent me to Xilaishun. Xilaishun is a newly opened restaurant recently. The decoration of the restaurant cannot be described as gorgeous, but the taste of the food is talked about.Even picky old BJ people say that the dishes here are authentic and delicious.The most important thing is the price of the public, the delicious food is not expensive, and it has quickly been favored by local and foreign tourists.

I told the waiter the name of the box and was taken in.

There were four people sitting in the box, I took a look and almost turned around and left.

Liu Sheng hurriedly stopped me and said, "Ah Fei, sit down and talk."

I snorted and took the seat closest to the door.

Liu Sheng, who was the host, introduced the person next to him with a smile and said, "Here, you guys just met, so I don't need to introduce you much, do you?"

Dongfang Shenqi said with a smile: "Goodbye is also a friend, friend, let's meet again."

I didn't have any malice towards him, so I nodded slightly.

The next one, I really don't want to see.

Dong Dashao smiled and said, "Brother, do you hold grudges so much? Enemies should be resolved rather than knotted. How can there be eternal enemies in this world? There are only eternal interests, right?"

I reluctantly nodded.

Liu Sheng didn't introduce him, and the person sitting on the farthest side didn't say anything, but after I came in, he took a look at me and then lowered his head and didn't speak.

Liu Sheng smiled and said, "Brother, it's my brother's fault that I haven't contacted you for so long, right?"

I replied weakly: "I know that you are busy, third brother, so I don't blame you. Only those who are idle will have nothing to do. It's no fun to make do with each other, eat and drink!"

Dongfang Shenqi nodded and said: "Incisive, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and the friendship between villains is sweet."

I wanted to say in my heart, what is brilliant, I'm just a fart, but I said: "I'm far from a gentleman, am I? Dong Dashao?"

Dong Dashao said with a smile on his face: "They are all villains, they are all villains. Anyone who is called a gentleman these days is called a fool!" After finishing speaking, he laughed.

Liu Sheng asked me what to drink?I didn't have much interest at first, and I was in a normal mood. I didn't want to drink, so I reluctantly said: "Just drink some beer? I plan to go back early tomorrow morning."

Liu Sheng asked with concern: "In such a hurry to go back? Is there something wrong with the company?"

I hummed and said, "Third brother, I don't know, our company is facing the annexation of central enterprises recently, and we are in a critical period!" After finishing speaking, I looked at Dongfang Shenqi.

Dongfang Shenqi smiled and said: "It's not an annexation. Our company intends to cooperate with all of you for a win-win situation. Isn't this the main theme of this era?"

Dong Dashao said flatteringly: "Yes, this great era is to integrate resources and achieve a win-win situation."

I didn't speak.

When the wine was served, Liu Sheng raised his glass and said, "Brother, I miss you so much. I miss you after the Chinese New Year. It's the same as before. How happy I was then, what a pity."

I said blankly: "A few people are missing, and there are a few more people. It's normal to get together and disperse."

Liu Sheng then recalled the past with me: "Thinking about that time, if it wasn't for you, brother, I would really be devastated. Do you remember that time you came to Yaoyang's clubhouse? What's the name, ah, a place where you can drink. At that time, you are really not afraid of the sky and the earth."

Then he said to Dong Dashao: "You also know that Yaoyang was so domineering at that time. He said that whoever was kicked out of BJ City would be kicked out of BJ City. There are still few, and it was so majestic at that time. Killed my younger brother!"

Dong Dashao was a little embarrassed and said: "I remember, by the swimming pool, I thought at that time, this is an idiot, right? I didn't expect, it's only been a few years? I became the general manager and vice chairman of Wanzhong, You can call the wind and the rain."

Dongfang Shenqi asked curiously: "Brother Chen, did you only wake up in the past few years?"

Before I could answer, Liu Sheng answered for me: "He used to be the sales manager of a small company, Mr. Wan Electrician, you know? Lao Wang's previous company almost went bankrupt. He came to beg me, Became his client, went straight to the clubhouse opened by Yaoyang at that time, almost gave it to Liu Ziran, but was drowned."

Liu Sheng continued to say with great interest: "He had a very hot temper back then, and he was not afraid of anything, so I felt that there was nothing in this world that he was afraid of, do you know? Betting 1000 million on a ball, real money Silver. This guy is a cornucopia. Ever since I met him, the money has flowed to me like I have long feet. Whoever he follows will give it away.

He doesn't know what's in his head?There are a lot of ghost ideas, but they are all practical. I asked him to revive the dead factory at that time.Liu Ziran abducted him to do business, and when he bought it back, it was worth tens of millions.That guy is also lucky. It's a pity that I don't cherish it! "

Dongfang Shenqi was very curious about my experience and said: "I heard that my brother Tianqi would mention it from time to time if he didn't pay attention. There was a classmate in their business school who had a bad temper and was not disciplined. Even the professor dared to talk about it. Scolding, but his grades are good. Wherever he goes, he is the protagonist, with a halo. If there is any specialty in him, I really don’t think it is good eloquence. In the end, he used one word to describe him, that is, he is an interesting person. I At that time, I was still thinking, what kind of person is my brother? Even I look down on him, but it is not easy to praise someone interesting."

I said with an oh: "Then go back and say thank you to your brother for me, but funny is usually described as a clown."

In a word, the atmosphere became silent.

But soon, Liu Sheng managed to liven up the atmosphere and said, "Brother, what is the main purpose of coming to Beijing this time? Can you tell me?"

I hummed and said, "I've always been the one who tells people everything. It's fair and honest. I said that our company is now in a critical period. The agents in the BJ market are afraid of offending the central enterprises. I'm just here to see how serious it is?"

Dongfang Shenqi retorted: "We didn't put any pressure on them, we just gave them a chance to choose. This is determined by the market, not imposed on them by us. If there is no profit-driven, you think they will Are you so determined to break up with you?"

I snorted and said, "This is the same as our primary school donation hope project. The school does not force any student to donate. You don't have to donate, but you will write the names of the students who don't donate on the big blackboard. It's our own choice."

Dongfang Shenqi shook his head and said, "Your analogy is inappropriate. It is because the school did not explain clearly to you the importance of donating to the Hope Project. Once you explain clearly, you will feel that the Hope Project can help many out-of-school students. Donate without hesitation.”

Dong Dashao didn't understand the meaning and said directly: "Actually, Brother Chen is right. I don't understand why the country wants to take our money to help schools. Doesn't the country have poverty alleviation policies? Donate money, what ability do they have to donate money, they don’t make money, the money still belongs to their parents, their parents have already donated once in the workplace, and now they have to donate again for their children, is it unreasonable?”

Liu Sheng explained: "That was the previous policy. At that time, the country's finances were not yet rich. There was no other way to meet the temporary needs. You can't just watch the children in poor and backward places fail to study, right? Help within the scope of your ability. There is nothing wrong with paying people in need. I always believe that every penny we earn should be given back to the society and the people.”

I nodded and said, "Third brother is still very enlightened!"

Liu Sheng heard my teasing, and said: "I really think so. If you don't bring money with you, you can just spend it in this life. Do something that benefits the country and the people, why not?" Why not?"

Dongfang Shenqi nodded and said, "That makes sense. If you help more people within your capacity, you will be rewarded with blessings."

I sneered and said: "What a vivid ideological and moral education class, everyone here is a good man, admire, admire!"

Liu Sheng said with a little displeasure: "A Fei, I don't like you. You always speak in a strange way. What do you say?"

I groaned and said, "I don't have such a high level of thinking. As the saying goes, long-term poverty is hard to care for. Donations are just a temporary solution, not a root cause. How do I know if those donations will be truly implemented? Let the common people really benefit. It is better to teach a man how to fish than to give a man a fish.

Corruption and donations have occurred frequently. This is not only due to ineffective supervision, but also a fundamental reason. The poor themselves give them a kind of dependence on getting something for nothing, making them feel that they will not starve to death if they do not work. Will not ignore them.If you are poor, you should find a way to change it. They will not realize that they need to change it by themselves until the end of their poverty.

Poverty is actually an attitude, a thought.There is nothing wrong with being poor. The areas where they grew up are not good, the transportation is inconvenient, and the economy is backward, which makes them poor.

and then?Don't want to change?Just like that, will the generations be poor?Why not find a way to change?Relying on the little relief money from the state, after eating the last meal, there is no next meal, and then complaining about everything and everyone, emphasizing objective reasons.If you are really going to starve to death, I don't believe it, so don't think of a way. "

Dongfang Shenqi objected: "That's not what I said. It takes time and money to change poverty. No one wants to be poor. They definitely want to change. They don't want to leave themselves. What should we do in our hometown? They have no knowledge, no culture, and they don’t know how to change. Is the country watching them starve to death? The Hope Project is to first change their education level and make them realize the importance of knowledge. , because knowledge changes fate, this is the same truth through the ages. Why did the ancients study hard for more than ten years, only to get a title on the gold list for one day? Isn’t it because he can change fate? Why are nearly ten million students who take the college entrance examination every year, the same reason."

I didn't want to argue with them meaninglessly on this issue, so I asked Liu Sheng, "Third Brother, did you come to me today just to catch up with me?"

Liu Sheng smiled and said: "Your brother is still so straightforward! Let me just say it straight. I came here today as a lobbyist, and my elder brother will tell you too. The general trend is that Zhongjing needs talents like you. Today's meeting , You have also participated in it, and you have seen how many companies attended the meeting. You are a talent, and if you go to Zhongjing, you will definitely be valued, and your future is limitless."

Dongfang Shenqi also echoed: "Brother Chen, there are too many people in the venue today, so I can't say more. If you come to Zhongjing, go to the holding company first, and then come directly to the headquarters within a year. I will hire you as the general manager."

I smiled and said, "Thank you two dear friends for your kindness. First, I think I'm pretty good in Wanzhong. I've already told you today. It's hard to say what the future holds. Zhongjing's system may not work. I am not optimistic about this kind of market behavior in Zhongjing. Second, my desire for power is not as eager as you think. I like to let nature take its course. Besides, I think my position in Wanzhong is no better than the headquarters you said How much worse is the general manager? Third, I feel that even if you have promoted me to that position, I may not be competent, and if I get kicked out by then, why bother? How can I embarrass myself? It will come naturally, if one day, I have that ability, if you don’t tell me, I will go too.”

Dong Dashao said puzzledly: "Brother, I really don't have the ability to listen to people's persuasion and eat enough food. If I have, I will come if I am not invited!"

I smiled and said, "You are quite self-aware about this."

Dong Dashao snorted and stopped talking.

Liu Sheng took the words and said: "Brother, you underestimate yourself. Everyone has seen what you have done these years. You may not even know how capable you are. The recent trend, you I also saw that the matter that my elder brother took the lead has been very successful so far. The only flaw is that you failed to become one of us, which disappointed us all. I don’t know how many times my elder brother lost his temper because of you. , Said that you are too stubborn."

Dongfang Shenqi said: "I can understand your mood. If you change the environment and work with strangers, you may encounter many troubles. As the saying goes, it is better to be familiar with it than to be a stranger. But Zhongjing is different. It has a very complete system. The system, from price protection of sellers, to market protection, to product quality control, etc., has a complete system, it is more like a train, we just need to keep adding fuel to it Coal will do."

(End of this chapter)