Siheyuan's Journey Through the Ages

Chapter 147 The Formation of a Trade Network

In the new office of Rongfa Trading Company, Ma Qing looked at the energetic employees around the conference table.

Thanks to Ma Qing's capital injection and the launch of Yaguang Zhisu's new toys, Rongfa Trading has now turned a profit. Although the profit is not much, it means that Ma Qing and Liang Haowen no longer have to invest the 10 yuan they had previously promised. It's a saving, so why not do it?

"The basic situation is this: Rongfa Trading is only responsible for the agency rights of Yaguang Zhisu's new toys in North America and South America. Trade in other places has to be cut off, and the original partners are transferred to Jiulong Trading. I know some people will feel that it is unfair and think that as a boss, I change my orders every day. Why should I give up my business that is doing well to others?"

Ma Qing paused and looked at everyone's reactions. "Let me emphasize that Rongfa Trading and Yaguang Zhisu are two different companies. If I were not the boss of Rongfa Trading, Rongfa Trading would not have the agency rights for Yaguang Zhisu in North and South America. So you have to adjust your mindset. I'm leaving the fattest territories in North and South America to you. That's good enough for you."

After listening to this, everyone started to speak up and discuss the matter. Ma Qing ignored them. This was the rule set by Ma Qing. They could say whatever they wanted in the meeting, even swearing. If they said any bad words after the meeting, they would be fired directly.

Rongfa Trading's new general manager Zhang Lizhe concluded, "Please rest assured, this incident will not affect Rongfa Trading's morale. We are not as good as Jiulong Trading right now, but with Yaguang Zhisu's agency rights in North and South America, I am confident that I can achieve results and become a commercial enterprise like Jiulong Trading in the future, or even surpass it."

"Yes, this is exactly what I expected, everyone. The United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina in North and South America are wealthy countries, especially the United States. The US dollar is so attractive." After Ma Qing finished speaking, everyone laughed.

During the heated discussion, Rongfa Trading formulated the following major plans:

First, the original trade system will remain unchanged and continue to follow the established development path.

Second, Business Departments 1 and 2 will select their best talents to each set up a special Yaguang Intelligent Plastics Group to develop South America and North America. As for how to divide the cake, Ma Qing will not be involved and Rongfa Trading will solve it internally.

Third, because it involves the deepening of foreign trade, Liang Haowen will conduct a round of legal training for Rongfa Trading’s employees in the next few months.

Fourth, the expansion of Rongfa Trading’s staff is on the agenda. While the market has not yet fully recovered, a group of talents can be recruited as reserves.

Ma Qing finally said to Chen Xiaobai, director of the first department, and Wang Tianzhi, director of the second department, "I am very optimistic about the company's prospects. I expect the company to set up a marketing department next year. Who will be the general manager and who will be the deputy manager will depend on your respective performance."

Ma Qing felt unsafe and added: "It's not enough to just sell it. The performance is based on the amount of money collected."

Zhang Lizhe felt a little embarrassed when he heard Ma Qing say this: "In this case, it becomes very difficult to divide the trade zones. After all, the trade difficulty and market size of each region are different."

"Haha, Lao Zhang, as a leader don't think about doing everything by yourself. Let the two business directors do the division of the trade zones. Only then will they be willing to admit defeat." Ma Qing felt that as a leader, he had to come up with his own solutions at critical moments.

"Chen Xiaobai, Wang Tianzhi, you two play rock-paper-scissors right now." The two were confused, but they did as they were told, and Wang Tianzhi won. "Wang Tianzhi, you divide the North and South American markets. My requirement is that you consider the geographical location and don't divide the market too finely. If you can't divide it equally, you can add a coefficient to the market. For example, the coefficient for the eastern United States is 1, and the coefficient for the western United States is 0.8. After you divide the market into two, let Chen Xiaobai choose first. If he chooses, he will accept the loss."

The office suddenly became quiet. People probably had not thought that such a serious matter as market division could be done in this way in the company's office.

Chen Xiaobai and Wang Tianzhi felt a headache. They were both very smart. This was the first important game about who would take the position next year. The winner should be able to gain a slight advantage. This boss had a very bad conscience.

Will Wang Tianzhi set a trap? Does he dare to set a trap? Does he have the ability to set a trap? Does Chen Xiaobai have the ability to jump out of the trap? Can he choose a market that is beneficial to him? It must be very exciting. Ma Qing thought to himself and said, "You must divide each other's markets in one week. Time waits for no one."

Finally, Ma Qing announced, "The meeting is adjourned. Lawyer Liang and General Manager Zhang will stay for a while. The rest of you can leave."

After everyone left, Ma Qing said with a smile: "Brother Liang, I originally thought that I didn't need to invest the subsequent 10 yuan, but since we need to develop the American market, it seems that we still have to invest this money."

"I have no objection. It's only 2 yuan. I can still scrape it together if I grit my teeth. But, Mr. Ma, this is the last drop. There's really no more." Liang Haowen cried out in pain. He found that although his net worth had skyrocketed, his living standard had plummeted. He really had no money in his pocket.

Ma Qing ignored him and turned to Zhang Lizhe and said, "I'll give you the money to distribute. It will be easier to manage your subordinates if you have resources on hand."

"Thank you, boss. I know what to do. Everything is for the development of the company." Ma Qing nodded. Zhang Lizhe has a great advantage for a boss like Ma Qing, and that is that he is clear about what he does.

"Also, General Manager Zhang, our company's financial situation has turned from loss to profit, and our office can be considered a fixed asset. You should think of a way to get a loan and buy the office next to our company. We should look at things from a development perspective and not be afraid of debt." Since he is already a tycoon, he might as well go all the way with debt.

"I understand, boss. Our trading company often deals with banks. This is not difficult. Leave it to me." Zhang Lizhe knows his own business and this matter can be handled.

Liang Haowen, who was sitting next to him, had a basic understanding of Ma Qing's financial situation. After all, he was the one who handled many legal documents. Faced with Ma Qing's debt-ridden attitude of "I would rather let the world owe me than let the world owe me", he was thinking about whether he should use his own ancestral home as a loan to buy a house.

After the two came out of Rongfa Trading, Liang Haowen suggested going to a nightclub for a drink and asked whether he should mortgage his ancestral home.

Ma Qing was silent for a while, "I am very optimistic about the future property market. As for going to the nightclub for a drink, forget it. Alcohol is poison that penetrates the intestines, and sex is a steel knife that scrapes the bones. I advise you to be cautious." After saying that, he got into his car and drove away, leaving Liang Haowen standing bewildered on the side of the road.

(End of this chapter)