Happy Shennong

Chapter 209 Fulfilling the Promise
Since Zhong Wanlong didn't know, Linley didn't ask any further questions.

Zhong Wanlong looked at Linley with great interest, and asked with a smile, "Little Lei, I seldom see you after this year. What are you up to?"

"I told you, don't laugh. Since the end of last year, I have been back to grow vegetables in the greenhouse." Linley replied.

"Oh? You are a big boss, and you grow vegetables yourself. You really are not an ordinary person. No wonder, now your company seems to be managed by ponies?"

"That's right. Now that I'm the shopkeeper, I seldom ask about the company's affairs, and there's no need for that. It's just that Kuizi just came back from the army not long ago and entered the business world for the first time. Please ask Uncle Zhong for guidance."

Zhong Wanlong nodded at Ma Kui and said: "As the old saying goes, people are divided into groups. It is true at all. You are so good that people are jealous, and all your friends are also smart and capable. How many times have I met the old man and Xiao Ma? This time, although we don't know much about each other, the old man feels that Xiao Ma is also a person who can achieve great things. Not only can he be your right-hand man, but he can also be on his own when you are not around."

"Mr. Zhong, thank you!" Ma Kui replied with a smile.

Since Linley started growing vegetables again years ago, he has been in charge of the company's business.He is responsible for the business dealings with Bandung Group and daily contact issues.He often deals with people in the catering department, and by the way, he has also met Zhong Wanlong several times.

Ma Kui admired Zhong Wanlong's business ability.Zhong Wanlong also appreciated Ma Kui's indomitable and resolute character cultivated in the army.As a result, the two gradually became acquainted, but their relationship was not as close as Linley and Zhong Wanlong.

Linley was very happy to see that the two of them could become friends.

Every time Linley met a big shot, he brought Ma Kui with him. The purpose was to exercise Ma Kui's ability to deal with people.To put it bluntly, it is communication skills.As a manager, certain communication skills are essential.Since Ma Kui can be appreciated by Zhong Wanlong, it shows that Ma Kui's plasticity is still very high.

The three of them chatted for more than ten minutes, and when it was almost twelve o'clock, the airport sounded an alert, saying that the plane flying from Longteng was about to land.

Linley and the others also got up and went to the exit of the VIP channel to wait for Hong Ying.

At this moment, Linley's heart was tense all the time.He always felt that there must be something wrong with Hong Ying's sudden arrival this time without even driving the car, and he chose a faster plane, but he didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing.When Hong Ying answered the phone call in the morning, Hong Ying's tone was neither salty nor bland, and he couldn't hear anything unusual.I have no other clues, so I can only ask after we meet.

Fortunately, Linley noticed that when Hong Ying came out, there was no worry on his face.

When Hong Ying saw them, he smiled knowingly.It seems that he is in a good mood.That means that he came to Qingyun this time, and it should not be that something bad happened.

After picking up Hong Ying, they didn't stop at the airport and rushed straight to the city.Same as last time, Hong Ying got into Zhong Wanlong's car and invited Lin Lei to take the same car.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhong Wanlong asked the question that Linley also wanted to ask: "Brother Hong, why did you come here in such a hurry today?"

"If you don't go to Longteng to see me, then I can only come to see you." Hong Ying said half-jokingly, then suddenly changed the subject and said to Zhong Wanlong, "Brother Zhong, do you still remember today three years ago?"

Zhong Wanlong frowned, stroked his chin and began to think.After a while, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Brother Hong, you mean..."

Hong Ying nodded and said with a smile: "That's right. Today, three years ago, at your dinner table, you told me that you wanted to engage in catering, and I advised you to find another way, but you didn't listen, and then we made a bet .”

"Hey, how time flies. Three years have passed in a flash, but in retrospect, it seems like it happened yesterday. It's strange to say, Brother Hong, the image you and the old man remembered three years ago In comparison, they are exactly the same. The old man almost left this world due to years of devastation, but you are still so energetic."

"I'm already so old, there's no room for me to be older, what else do you want me to be?"

Lin Lei, who had been listening quietly to the side, suddenly interjected: "Old Hong, Uncle Zhong, I heard earlier that the time you agreed on is three years. In other words, today is the deadline for your bet?"

Hong Ying nodded: "This is one of the purposes of my hurrying here today. It starts well and ends well. Even though I lost, I still have to face the result calmly. It's just... Brother Zhong, you don't have to worry about winning any money." If you ask me for money, I, the loser, can't sit still and run over, it's unscientific."

"Why, have the results come out yet?" Linley asked curiously.

"Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, last month's market share survey report has been calculated." Hong Ying said slowly, "Although Shunchang Group has declined rapidly, it still occupies the number one position. The share is 30.00%30.00. Then there is the catering department of Wanlong Group, which is in the limelight, accounting for 20.00%[-]! That is to say, for every three yuan profit in Qingyun's catering industry, the two of them have to share a piece .All the rest of the industry can only share the remaining one dollar with their lives. Of course, our group takes the bulk of the money they don’t want. The latest statistics show that our group’s branch in Qingyun, the real-time market The share is [-]% eight."

"I didn't expect Uncle Zhong's catering department to develop so fast!"

Linley was filled with emotion.

In the past few months, he has been busy growing vegetables. Although he sometimes pays attention to the situation of the city's catering industry, he doesn't have a thorough understanding.Especially for internal data such as market share, he has no way to understand it at all.

I remember the last time I heard about the market share of major catering groups in Qingyun City, it was Niu Tiannan who told him.At that time, Shunchang Group accounted for 50.00%, Hongying Group's Qingyun Division accounted for 20.00%[-], and Wanlong Group's Catering Department accounted for [-]%.

Unexpectedly, after a few months, the situation changed drastically.

Shunchang Group has become the end of the battle, with no hope of turning around, and its market share has dropped by a full 17.00%.However, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and Shunchang Group is still ranked first.

In sharp contrast to Shunchang Group, the catering department of Wanlong Group has increased its market share by more than [-]%!It is only three percent away from Shunchang Group, and it is about to catch up.Maybe when the statistical results come out next month, the top two positions will be swapped.

As for the Hongying Group's Qingyun branch, it is a tepid type, and it has only increased by [-]% in a few months.This shows that the division has entered a bottleneck period.If there are no major changes, it will be difficult to make major improvements, and at most the status quo can be maintained.

As for when there will be changes, it depends on when Linley will be able to supply new types of vegetables.

Everyone understands this.Hong Ying had thought of this a long time ago, so he proposed the idea of ​​cooperating with Linley years ago, and has been working hard for this cooperation.

The fierce competition of these three giants has also formed a monopoly on Qingyun's catering business.The combined market share of the three major groups has reached an astonishing 90.00% five!All catering companies except the three major groups only accounted for a pitiful 5.00%!

In today's era of relatively open business, even if you look at the whole country, this kind of situation is rare.

On the other hand, Linley also had great admiration for Zhong Ling.

Unexpectedly, a girl named Zhong Ling, after taking over the catering department, would actually drive the development of the department so fast!

Hong Ying was also deeply moved by Zhong Ling's performance: "Brother Zhong, the bet was originally made by the two of us, and it should be terminated before you hand over the catering department. But considering that Linger is a junior, I agree. But It seems unkind for you to use your youngsters to win me, this is to slap me in the face."

"Haha, how dare you? Brother Hong, the old man had no choice but to leave the catering department to Ling'er because he was too busy."

"Just kidding. Whether I lose to you or to Linger, I am convinced! Among the younger generation, the two young people I admire most are Xiaolei and Linger. But among them, One is your successor, and the other is your partner, I didn't get anything, and I can't even snatch it away. Hey, God is not fair!"

"Brother Hong, don't be sad. Although Ling'er is the daughter of the old man, with the relationship between our brothers, she is also your offspring. As for Xiaolei, you have already reached a cooperation, but you have not yet It’s just a matter of implementing the method, and you will become partners in the end.”

"Having said that, I'm not safe here because you take the lead in every good thing. Before you beat me twice in a row in my field of expertise, it was hard for me to accept. Unexpectedly, now you are the third beat me for the first time."

"I'm really ashamed to say it. The few times this old man has won against you, the biggest contributor is Xiao Lei, and this old man is only secondary. Hiss... Brother Hong, this old man suddenly thought of a proposal!"

Hong Ying asked with interest: "All ears."

Zhong Wanlong rubbed his chin, looked at Linley lovingly, and said to Hong Ying: "If I really want to say it, it's not just a whim, but a long history. It's just that due to various reasons, the old man has never been ashamed to say it. Today, I will dedicate this idea to you. As far as I know, Xiaolei is an orphan without father or mother. Since Brother Hong, you value him so much, why don't you adopt him as your adopted son? , to bring the relationship between you closer?"

"Crack!" Hong Ying immediately smiled when he heard that, and slapped his thigh and said, "Yes, why didn't I think of it? Hey, I'm still old after all, and my brain is not flexible. If I can really accept Xiaolei as righteousness Son, it can be regarded as making up for a regret in my heart. I just don't know... Do I have this blessing?"

As he spoke, Hong Ying cast his earnest eyes on Linley.Zhong Wanlong also had a look of hope, waiting for Linley's reply.

At this time, Linley looked relatively calm on the surface, but his heart was already surging.

(End of this chapter)