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Chapter 1537 Benefiting
Chapter 1537 Benefiting
"I'm not going out with you!" Shen Xing, with her small dreadlocks, stood with her neck stiff and her hands on her hips, her tone full of stubbornness and dissatisfaction: "What can't you say in front of others? Let them judge. You have so much money, and I've only spent a few million of yours, and you've already canceled my credit card, making me lose face in front of so many friends. Is this how you act as a father?"
She showed no appreciation whatsoever, and instead deliberately raised her voice, as if she wanted Qin Hao in the private room to hear clearly, intentionally embarrassing Shen Mo.
Shen Mo's face darkened instantly: "Shen Xing! Haven't you made enough of a scene? This is a matter between my daughter and me. President Qin is my guest. Don't bother him here."
“If you continue to act so unreasonably, I will not only stop using your credit card, but I will also suspend your credit card indefinitely and not let you spend a single penny.”
Shen Xing snorted, showing no weakness: "I'll let you leave, but you have to restore my credit card first, and then buy me a sports car, the latest Porsche 911."
Shen Mo rubbed his temples helplessly and pointed to the door of the private room: "I can restore your credit card, but don't even think about the sports car. Don't push your luck! Get out now."
Seeing this, Shen Xing knew that Shen Mo was truly not going to compromise this time, and that continuing the commotion would be pointless. She snorted coldly and opened the door to the private room. But instead of leaving immediately, she turned to Qin Hao on the sofa, a playful glint in her eyes. She deliberately shook her head and whistled at Qin Hao, "Handsome, want to exchange contact information?"
Qin Hao shrugged: "Unfortunately, I already have a girlfriend."
"You can get rid of it even if you have it." Shen Xing waved his hand dismissively: "My dad has a lot of money, you know. All the money he has will be mine when he dies. If you're with me, you'll have to work at least twenty years less. Isn't that great?"
"Shen Xing! What nonsense are you spouting!" Before Shen Xing could finish speaking, Shen Mo could no longer contain himself. He stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and forcefully shoved her away: "Get home right now, don't embarrass yourself here!"
With a "bang," Shen Mo closed the door to the private room, shutting out Shen Xing's crying and fussing outside. He turned around, his face full of apology: "I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, you must have seen this. I've spoiled this girl."
Qin Hao put down his wine glass: "Every family has its own troubles. You should also take good care of yourself. Getting angry is bad for your health."
Shen Mo sighed deeply, walked to the sofa and sat down, his face showing exhaustion. His tone was tinged with helplessness and guilt: "Actually, Shen Xing wasn't like this before. She was very well-behaved and sensible when she was little. It's mainly because I had a relationship that I didn't handle well when her mother passed away. Since then, she has become more and more rebellious..."
He paused, then changed his tone, forcing a smile again: "Forget it, let's not talk about this annoying thing. We invited President Qin here today to have a good time, so let's not let these unpleasant things affect our mood. How about I bring over a couple of beautiful ladies to keep you company with some drinks and a chat?"
Qin Hao quickly waved his hand and refused with a smile, "No, I'll pass on the beautiful women. My girlfriend is very strict. If she finds out that I'm out drinking with beautiful women, my home will definitely be in trouble."
Shen Mo nodded thoughtfully: "I remember that President Qin's girlfriend also works at Guster Company, right?"
"Yes, her name is Liang Danning, and she's a sales manager under President Xu." Qin Hao nodded with a smile, not at all surprised that Shen Mo knew about Liang Danning. After all, Shen Mo was the largest distributor for Guster and had a close relationship with Xu Yuntian. Before their cooperation, Xu Yuntian would definitely have thoroughly investigated Shen Mo's background.
“In that case, I’ll talk to Xu Yuntian later and ask him to look after her a bit more,” Shen Mo said casually. “Xu Yuntian has some influence in the sales department of Guster. With his help, your girlfriend will have an easier time at the company.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Hao smiled sincerely and raised his glass to Shen Mo: "Then thank you very much, President Shen. I'll trouble you to take good care of me."
"Hey, it was just a small favor, no need to be so polite." Shen Mo waved his hand, raised his glass, and lightly clinked it with Qin Hao's.
As the two were chatting and drinking, Shen Mo's phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang. Shen Mo picked up the phone, glanced at it, and couldn't help but laugh: "Speak of the devil, and he appears. Xu Yuntian is actually in our bar too."
"If Mr. Qin doesn't mind, could you invite him over for a chat? We could also discuss future cooperation."
Qin Hao nodded lightly, his face expressionless: "Okay, it'll be more lively with more people."
Shen Mo smiled and nodded, then answered the phone, saying casually, "Mr. Xu, where are you? Come over quickly, Mr. Qin and I are in a private room on the second floor. Come and have a couple of drinks with us."
A few minutes after hanging up the phone, the door to the private room was gently pushed open, and Xu Yuntian walked in with a smile, holding a bottle of red wine in his hand, his face full of ingratiating smiles: "President Qin, President Shen, I'm so sorry to bother you. I was drinking downstairs just now, and when I heard that President Shen was hosting a dinner here, I rushed over to join in the fun."
He walked to the sofa and sat down, placing the red wine in his hand on the table. His tone was full of praise: "President Qin, President Shen, I watched the entire live broadcast. It was amazing! The sales in one night are almost enough to cover my monthly shipments. President Qin, your Xingyao Media truly lives up to its reputation!"
Shen Mo seemed to be in a much better mood. Looking at Xu Yuntian, he teased, "Mr. Xu, are you complaining that I'm selling too slowly?"
"Mr. Shen, how could I dare to say that!" Xu Yuntian quickly put on a smile and spoke with utmost respect: "You are our company's largest distributor, our bread and butter. If you say that the sales speed is slow, how are the other distributors supposed to survive?"
He knew very well that he had just secured his position as sales director and was still counting on Shen Mo to help him achieve his sales targets, so he absolutely could not afford to offend Shen Mo.
Shen Mo did not continue to dwell on this topic with Xu Yuntian. The smile on his face gradually faded, and his tone became serious. He changed the subject: "President Xu, although this live broadcast was very effective and helped me sell half of my inventory, to be honest, your company has many problems with its decision-making in many aspects."
"Your company's senior management is too conservative, clinging to traditional marketing models and unwilling to embrace new things. If you could invest more in advertising on short video platforms, do more online live streams, and integrate online and offline channels, both online sales and my offline bar sales would be much better!"
Xu Yuntian's face instantly turned somewhat awkward. He lowered his head, picked up the wine glass on the table, and took a small sip to hide his embarrassment.
He knew in his heart that Shen Mo was not only giving advice, but also warning him—don't try to bypass him and cooperate with Xingyao Media alone, and don't think about doing online sales on your own. He was the biggest distributor of Guster, and all online and offline channels had to be controlled by him.
“President Shen, you’re right. I know there are problems with the company’s decisions.” Xu Yuntian said helplessly, “Actually, my position has always been the same as yours. I also hope that the company can do more online promotion and develop more online sales business, so that my performance can be easier. But at the company level, I am just a sales director. Many decisions are made by Bai Ruide and Du Peter. I have no right to interfere and can only do what they ask.”
Shen Mo was not convinced by Xu Yuntian's answer. He frowned and said in a firm tone, "Although you don't have the power to make decisions, you do have the power to make suggestions! You should speak up for those two foreigners, let them know that this is China, not their Western countries. If they want to sell their wine in China, they must rely on channels like mine and President Qin's, and they must follow the market trends in China."
"Those two foreigners, Rhett Butler and Peter Du, are only good at making money. They're more trouble than they're worth! They don't understand the Chinese market at all, nor are they willing to learn. They just stick to their old ways. If this continues, Ghost's market share in China will only shrink, and it will eventually be replaced by other brands!"
Qin Hao sat to the side, silently drinking his wine, watching Xu Yuntian's embarrassed face, and sighed inwardly. Ghost's situation was actually quite representative. Many foreign companies, after entering mainland China, would often appoint several foreigners to leadership positions. These foreigners, accustomed to the leisurely pace of Western business, were completely unable to keep up with the rapid changes and competition in the Chinese market, and were unwilling to lower themselves to understand Chinese consumers. This resulted in their middle management positions in foreign companies becoming extremely awkward—they had ideas, but lacked decision-making power, and were caught in the middle, torn between upper management and the market.
After venting his dissatisfaction, Shen Mo softened his tone and said to Xu Yuntian, "President Xu, you must take good care of Ms. Liang, President Qin's girlfriend. President Qin is my benefactor and has helped me a lot. You can't let his girlfriend suffer any grievances at the company."
"Don't worry, Mr. Shen, I will definitely do as you say!" Xu Yuntian nodded in agreement, his tone respectful: "Miss Liang is a very capable employee. I will definitely take good care of her and will never let her suffer any injustice."
"Mr. Shen, you flatter me. Let's make money together and achieve a win-win situation." Qin Hao raised his glass and clinked it with Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian.
"Haha, President Qin is absolutely right! Cooperation is the only way to achieve a win-win situation!" Xu Yuntian quickly echoed, picked up his wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp: "Then I wish our future cooperation a smooth journey."
Shen Mo's expression finally softened completely.
The three chatted for a while longer, mostly about the details of their upcoming live-streaming collaboration and the promotional strategy for Ghost products. Qin Hao took out his phone and checked the time; it was already 2 a.m. He put down his phone and said to Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian, "Mr. Shen, Mr. Xu, it's getting late. I have some things to take care of tomorrow, so how about we call it a day?"
“Alright, since Mr. Qin has other matters to attend to, we won’t insist that he stay.” Shen Mo nodded and stood up. “We’ll see Mr. Qin off together. I’ll arrange a car to take you home; it’ll be safe on the road.”
Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian escorted Qin Hao to the bar entrance. Shen Mo had already arranged a van, and the driver stood respectfully waiting beside it. After saying goodbye to the two, Qin Hao got into the van, which slowly started moving. Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian stood at the door until the van's taillights disappeared into the night before they looked away.
Just then, Shen Mo's smile vanished instantly. He turned to look at Xu Yuntian and asked in a deep voice, "What are your plans regarding Liang Danning's matter?"
Xu Yuntian pondered for a moment, thinking carefully, and said, "President Shen, Liang Danning was only promoted to sales supervisor last year. Promoting her again now might be inappropriate. Other employees in the company will also have objections. Moreover, her performance is not particularly outstanding among the sales supervisors. Promoting her rashly will not be convincing."
He paused, then said, "How about I introduce her to a few high-quality clients, all of whom are long-term, stable clients with large order volumes, to help her improve her performance? This way, she won't need a promotion, and it will give her more confidence in the company. It would also fulfill President Shen's request, and I can explain it to President Qin as well."
Shen Mo nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Yes, this method is feasible. The higher the position, the greater the performance pressure. President Qin probably doesn't want her to bear too much pressure, so this is good."
After saying that, Shen Mo turned and walked into the bar without saying another word to Xu Yuntian. The moment he turned around, the respectful smile on Xu Yuntian's face vanished instantly, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.
He thought to himself, "Shen Mo, you're just a distributor, how dare you boss me around like this? I worked so hard to climb to the position of sales director, not to be your grandson and have to do whatever you say! Once I've established myself in the company and have enough say, I'll show you who really calls the shots!"
……
The following afternoon, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating Qin Hao's office. Qin Hao sat behind his desk, a computer in front of him displaying the stock market trends. His brow furrowed as he intently watched the screen, occasionally moving the mouse to check the relevant data.
Just then, the phone on the desk suddenly rang; it was a video call request from Liang Danning.
Liang Danning immediately appeared on the screen. She was wearing a business suit from Guster Company, with her hair tied in a ponytail, looking neat and capable: "Honey, I have something to tell you. Today, President Xu suddenly came to see me and gave me two high-quality clients, both of whom are large clients with long-term cooperation and have placed large orders."
Liang Danning didn't actually have that much ambition for her career. The reason she worked hard was simply to have a stable income so she wouldn't have to rely on others. As long as her performance hovered around the middle and she wasn't laid off by the company, she would be content. Suddenly receiving two big clients made her feel somewhat flattered.
Qin Hao smiled and said gently, "I was drinking with Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian yesterday. Here, take it. If you have to work with them next time, I'll give you a discount."
"Oh, that's wonderful!" Liang Danning's face instantly lit up with a bright smile, her tone full of joy: "With these two clients, I've already completed most of my sales target for this month. I can relax at home for two days on the weekend without having to work overtime or run around to meet clients. It's just too awesome!"
As she spoke, she stretched, her tone languid and relaxed. Lately, she had been visiting numerous clients to meet her sales targets, working non-stop every day, and had long wanted to take a proper rest.
Qin Hao's eyes lit up, and his tone was a mix of teasing and anticipation: "I'll come to your place this weekend, relax with you, and cook your favorite dishes for you."
"Huh?" Liang Danning's smile froze for a moment, her tone carrying a hint of coquettish complaint: "Can I only stay for one day? Give me a day to recover, I want to sleep in and don't want to be disturbed by you."
"The reasons are insufficient; this is rejected." Qin Hao said sternly.
"Hmph, come on then, do you really think I'm afraid of you!" Liang Danning pouted, "I'll show you what I'm capable of."
Qin Hao couldn't help but laugh, teasingly saying, "You audacious fiend, still so stubborn! Just wait until this weekend, I'll teach you a lesson!"
"Hehe~~~" Liang Danning made a face at the screen, stuck out her tongue, and looked very cute: "I'm not afraid of you at all, let's see who comes out on top this weekend!"
After exchanging a few more sweet words, the two reluctantly hung up the phone. Just as Liang Danning hung up, her phone rang again; it was a video call request from Zhao Mei.
On the screen, Zhao Mei wore a gossipy smile: "Dan Ning, I heard you snagged two big clients for free? And President Xu personally gave them to you? What's going on? Tell me the truth."
Liang Danning rolled her eyes and said helplessly, "The gossip in this office spreads way too fast! I just got the client not long ago, how come even your marketing department knows?"
"It's not just the marketing department, the entire Ghost Company knows!" Zhao Mei said exaggeratedly.
"No need to guess, the rumors about me and Xu Yuntian are still circulating, right?" Liang Danning pouted. She had expected this to happen. That's how it is in the workplace. Once something good happens to you, all sorts of rumors will follow.
On the other end of the video call, Zhao Mei nodded and said vividly, "Haha, that's a must! Otherwise, why would Xu Yuntian be so good to you for no reason?"
Liang Danning curled her lip and said with dissatisfaction, "These people are really just bored and have nothing better to do than gossip about others all day long. Their own performance isn't that great, but they're quite good at gossiping."
"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. What exactly happened?" Zhao Mei's smile faded, and she asked seriously.
Liang Danning didn't hide anything and briefly recounted how Qin Hao had been drinking with Shen Mo and Xu Yuntian.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mei clicked her tongue, her tone full of envy: "So it's because of Qin Hao. I knew it! No wonder President Xu is suddenly so good to you. Daning, you're so lucky to have such a capable boyfriend who can also help you in your career. It's truly enviable."
She paused, her tone filled with longing: "Do you think I should also find a boyfriend who can help me in my career? That way I won't have to work so hard every day doing door-to-door sales, and I won't be overwhelmed by the pressure of sales targets."
"You should find a boyfriend first. Single people shouldn't be so unrealistic," Liang Danning teased, her tone full of laughter.
"Damn it, so what if you have a boyfriend? You think you're so great?" Zhao Mei glared at Liang Danning, pretending to be angry.
Liang Danning said with a smile, "Okay, I'm not talking to you anymore. I worked overtime last night and went to bed too late. I'm a little sleepy now. I'm going back to take a nap. I have to go to work tonight."
"Okay, go ahead and get some rest. Don't overwork yourself." Zhao Mei nodded and hung up the phone.
After hanging up the video call, Zhao Mei's smile gradually faded, replaced by a bitter grin. She leaned back in her office chair, staring blankly at the ceiling, inwardly sighing.
Boyfriends aren't hard to find, and boyfriends who can help her in her career aren't too hard to find either. The key is that those capable and powerful men either already have girlfriends or have impure intentions, so she simply can't bring herself to pursue them.
"Heavens above, when will you send me a boyfriend who is handsome, successful, and devoted to me?"
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After witnessing firsthand the astonishing sales power of live-streaming e-commerce, Shen Mo was completely captivated by the allure of the internet. Over the next three months, he commissioned Xingyao Media to conduct four more dedicated live-streaming sessions. While the sales figures for these four sessions weren't as phenomenal as the first, and none sold out in minutes, each session still generated over ten million yuan in sales.
This sparked Shen Mo's keen interest in internet technology. He was no longer content with simply selling off inventory through live-streaming e-commerce; he wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the internet industry and even invest in internet projects to get a piece of the pie. Therefore, Shen Mo repeatedly sought Qin Hao's advice, inquiring about investment opportunities and development trends in the internet industry.
Seeing Shen Mo's enthusiasm, Qin Hao also realized his desire to invest. So he simply took Shen Mo with him and invested in the angel rounds of two smart home appliance companies. On the one hand, it was to get rid of Shen Mo's "entanglement," and on the other hand, most of his funds were in the stock market, so bringing Shen Mo on board could help him share some of the financial pressure.
Before investing, Qin Hao still offered a friendly reminder: "Mr. Shen, investing involves risks, especially in the internet industry, which changes too quickly and has too many uncertainties. Why don't you reconsider, learn more about these two companies, and then make a decision?"
Shen Mo patted his chest and said in a hearty tone, "President Qin, I don't know much about internet technology, but I trust your professional judgment. Besides, it's only a few million. Even if we lose it, it's nothing to me. I'll just consider it tuition. It's already worth it to learn something and to have a friend like you, President Qin."
"President Shen has guts." Qin Hao smiled, nodding inwardly. Actually, he also wanted to use this opportunity to test whether Shen Mo could become a long-term partner. Shen Mo did indeed have considerable connections and strength.
Before we knew it, the year was drawing to a close. All industries were busy wrapping up, and Xingyao Media was no exception. The entire company was preparing for the annual New Year's Shopping Festival special event. Everyone was incredibly busy: the customer service department was handling customer inquiries, the copywriting department was writing livestream scripts and promotional materials, the photography department was shooting product videos, the livestreamers were rehearsing their broadcasts, and Qin Hao's phone was ringing non-stop as he received various manufacturers every day to discuss cooperation for the New Year's Shopping Festival.
The reason for such a busy schedule is that Xingyao Media's Chinese New Year Shopping Festival has long been a benchmark event in the live streaming industry. Over the past three years, Xingyao Media's sales during the Chinese New Year Shopping Festival have doubled year after year, and last year they even tripled, with sales exceeding one billion yuan, attracting countless manufacturers to compete for cooperation.
It is no exaggeration to say that Xingyao Media's New Year Shopping Festival has become the highest-selling and most influential event in the live streaming industry. Being included in Xingyao Media's New Year Shopping List is equivalent to obtaining a "bestseller's pass".
Of course, getting on Xingyao Media's New Year's shopping list isn't easy. Qin Hao has extremely high standards for product quality. To this end, he even established a quality inspection department. All manufacturers wanting to participate in the New Year's shopping festival must provide product samples, which undergo rigorous random inspections by the quality inspection department. Only those that pass the inspection can proceed to the next stage of negotiation. If the product quality doesn't meet the standards, no matter how high the commission offered by the manufacturer, they will be blacklisted.
That morning, Qin Hao was in his office discussing the livestreaming schedule for the New Year's shopping festival with several managers when the office door was gently pushed open. Shen Mo walked in with a middle-aged, overweight man in his forties. The man was wearing an expensive designer suit, had a round belly, and wore a simple, honest smile, but looked quite shrewd.
"Mr. Qin, are you busy?" Shen Mo walked in with a smile and waved to Qin Hao: "Let me introduce you. This is Lao Jin, Jin Linsheng. He has been my partner for many years. He is in the food business and owns several food processing plants. The quality of his products is absolutely top-notch."
Qin Hao stood up, extended his hand, and smiled at Jin Linsheng: "President Jin, it's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard President Shen mention you before, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."
Jin Linsheng quickly extended his hand and firmly grasped Qin Hao's hand, his face full of respectful smiles, and said in a warm tone, "I have long admired Mr. Qin's name. My name is Jin Linsheng. Recently, I have heard Lao Shen praise Mr. Qin for his young and promising achievements, for building Xingyao Media into such a large company at such a young age, making it an industry unicorn. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed a man of great talent, living up to your reputation!"
After exchanging a few pleasantries and compliments, the two men sat down. Qin Hao gestured for them to leave, leaving only the three of them in the office.
Qin Hao picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and said directly, "President Shen, President Jin, we're both straightforward people, so let's not beat around the bush. I'm sure you two aren't here just to chat and have some tea, are you? If you have something to say, please speak frankly."
Shen Mo and Jin Linsheng exchanged a glance, their faces breaking into knowing smiles. Shen Mo nodded and said sincerely, "Alright, since President Qin is so straightforward, let's get straight to the point. Old Jin has been in the food business for many years, and the quality of his products is absolutely guaranteed. This time, he wants his products to be featured in your Xingyao Media's New Year's Festival special to sell more goods."
"But when we consulted your external relations team, they said that the cooperation slots for this year's Spring Festival shopping festival are already full, and they are no longer accepting new manufacturers for cooperation. Mr. Qin, do you think you could make an exception and give Lao Jin a slot?"
Jin Linsheng quickly chimed in, "Yes, President Qin, my product quality is absolutely top-notch, with all the necessary certifications, and it can withstand the inspection of your quality control department. As long as you can give me a spot, the commission is negotiable. I'm willing to offer a higher commission than other manufacturers, and I will also cooperate with your live-streaming arrangements and fully support your New Year's shopping festival."
"I see..." Qin Hao pretended to be hesitant, then gritted his teeth and said, "Since President Shen has already made this request, I have to give him face."
Upon hearing this, Jin Linsheng breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you so much. Old Shen, it's been a long time since we've had a drink together. Mr. Qin, how about we have a couple of drinks together later?"
"Mr. Jin, I appreciate your kind offer, but I've really been too busy lately. As you can see, I'm swamped with work." Qin Hao patted the pile of documents on his desk.
"Haha, Lao Jin, you're too impatient. Let's get together again after we're done with the New Year holiday and when President Qin has some free time." Shen Mo gave Jin Linsheng a wink, and the latter understood immediately.
"Alright, then we won't bother Mr. Qin any longer. Let's get together again after the New Year."