I can become stronger by paying salaries. I have one billion employees!

Chapter 589 Teacher Ma takes on three opponents single-handedly? Bravely venturing into Africa, achieving 10000 units sold in a single week!
The next morning, a cargo ship that had departed from the port of Djibouti finally arrived at the Yantian Port in Shenzhen after drifting at sea for more than ten days.

Kuai Pao Canteen immediately reported the incident, and after passing the sampling, quarantine and tax payment process, 3800 tons of beef were sent to the cold storage of Yunsu Central Warehouse, and then distributed to more than 1800 stores across the country.

Compared to late February, nearly 600 new stores have been added, and the pace of opening stores is still accelerating, with a total of 3.7 employees.

At 10:00 AM, UC announced the formation of a joint venture with Ali and launched a new mobile search engine brand, "Shenma," with UC holding 70% of the shares and Ali holding 30%.

UC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ali, in other words, Shenma Search is essentially a search product under Ali.

Ma Liyun is battling with Pony Ma in the instant messaging field, while also fighting with Chen Yansen and Liu Qiangdong in the e-commerce sector, and now he has his sights set on the search engine business.

Netizens joked in the news comments section: "Looks like Teacher Ma is going to have to fight three against one!"

"Three heroes fighting Lü Bu?"

"Who's Lu Bu? You look down on Brother Sen, huh? Don't forget! Kuai Pao is the winner of the food delivery war!"

"Shenma Search? This name is destined to fail. Anyway, I won't use it without Moss Language Assistant."

Upon learning of this, Li Yanhong, who was far away in Yanjing, frowned deeply and snorted coldly, "Qiandu isn't a clay doll that anyone can mold!"

That being said, Ali's technical strength in cloud computing and big data should not be underestimated.

This is something that fans find offensive!
Li Yanhong muttered to himself, it was unclear whether he was cursing Zhou Hongyi or Ma Liyun.

With the first quarter of 2014 drawing to a close, Baidu's revenue is still declining. Once the financial report is released, the stock price will likely continue to fall.

In the eyes of netizens, Baidu has completely fallen to the second tier of the internet industry, on par with Vipshop.

Half an hour later, CNCC updated the latest market share data for the search engine industry.

Lingxi Search has taken the top spot for the first time with a market share of 37.4%.

Baidu's market share has slipped to 33.1%.

360搜索14.1%、搜狗8.9%、企鹅3.1%，谷歌搜索的使用率微乎其微，甚至连1%都不到。

Upon hearing the news, Baidu's stock price immediately fell.

Many institutional investors holding shares in Baidu held an emergency internal meeting to discuss whether to further reduce their holdings in order to avoid potentially greater risks.

Investors who bought stocks at the bottom a month ago are now dumbfounded!
What I thought was the bottom turned out to be halfway up the mountain. Forget about making a fortune, it's unknown when I'll be able to break even.

Now that Ali has also started to venture into the search business, Baidu's market share may shrink further, and its exit from the market seems far off.

"Dog expert, you've really put me in a terrible situation!"

Some investors who were stuck with their stocks cursed angrily.

……

……

The March sunshine was warm and spring-like, shining brightly through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the living room.

Chen Yansen sat on the sofa with a movable desk in front of him, on which sat an Orange Magicbook 2.

"Jiang Fan does have some ability. As long as he has sufficient resources, I can't guarantee his upper limit, but his lower limit can definitely be maintained."

After reviewing the progress report on Kuaipao Delivery's preparations in Southeast Asia, Chen Yansen nodded in satisfaction.

"Master, would you like some scallions in your beef noodles?"

Song Yuncheng, who was in the kitchen, asked in a loud voice.

"No need, just add some cilantro."

Chen Yansen responded.

After saying that, he patted his stomach and muttered softly, "I'm sorry, I made you suffer."

Xiao Chengzi's cooking skills are limited to making some home-style dishes, and she is still several levels below Chef Ye.

A short while later, Song Yuncheng came out with two bowls of hand-pulled beef noodles, smiling broadly.

After she put the noodles down, she went back to the kitchen and brought out a plate of braised chicken with edamame and a serving of stir-fried shredded cabbage.

Chen Yansen put down his computer and sat down at the dining table.

"Master, are you going back to Xucheng tomorrow?" Song Yuncheng picked up her chopsticks, put a piece of chicken leg into Chen Yansen's bowl, and then asked.

Chen Yansen shook his head and replied slowly, "Orange Technology is moving to Luzhou next week, what would I do if I went back?"

Upon hearing this, Song Yuncheng's eyes lit up, and she asked with delight, "Really? Then I'll make noodles for you every day from now on."

"Bang"!
Chen Yansen raised his hand and flicked Song Yuncheng's forehead, then said irritably, "If you're going to try to fob me off with noodles again tonight, believe me, I'll give you a zero on your Q1 performance review."

"Hehe, what does Master want to eat?" Song Yuncheng rubbed his head and asked with an embarrassed smile.

She was happy that she could see Chen Yansen often.

at the same time.

An airliner slowly landed at Asberba Airport. Looking at the clear blue sky outside the window, Liang Hui was in a good mood. He nudged his colleague next to him and said, "Yiming, this place looks pretty good."

Shao Yiming yawned and rolled his eyes at the other man: "Brother Hui, this is the capital of Abyssinia. Even a broken ship has three pounds of nails. You don't actually think that the whole world is grassland after you get off the plane, do you?"

"Screw you, I'm not stupid! I just think Asberba isn't as bad as I imagined."

Liang Hui shrugged.

He and Shao Yiming were classmates in college, majoring in International Trade at Luzhou University of Technology. With his excellent English skills, he was hired by Orange Auto and sent to East Africa to develop the market.

“Jasberba is in the central part of Abyssinia and is considered the economic center of the country. The north is also good, but you should never go to the south, east or west. As the saying goes, bad people come from poor and remote areas, and kidnapping and robbery often happen there.”

At this moment, a black passenger in the front row, speaking fluent Chinese, turned to Liang Hui and Shao Yiming and said...

Liang Hui was taken aback, because the other person spoke Chinese more fluently than he did.

“My name is Demek, and my Chinese name is Fang Dehua. You can call me Lao Fang or Dehua.”

Fang Dehua extended his right hand and took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Old Fang, where did you learn your Chinese? From Northeast China?"

Shao Yiming grinned and asked curiously.

"You noticed? I don't think I have an accent," Fang Dehua retorted.

Liang Hui and Shao Yiming exchanged a smile.

The other person spoke with a strong Northeastern accent; if you closed your eyes, you'd think they were from Northeast China.

"Old Fang, is Abyssinia really that chaotic? Are there really kidnappings and robberies?"

Liang Hui's heart tightened, and he quickly asked.

"Hey, what kind of question is that? Where doesn't kidnapping and robbery happen?"

Fang Dehua said nonchalantly.

It's simply a matter of the proportion; in Abyssinia, the probability is only slightly higher.

Damn it, I knew it wouldn't be easy to earn that 15,000 yuan base salary at Orange Auto.

After hearing this, Liang Hui secretly complained.

Shao Yiming, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression. Since the southern, eastern, and western regions were in chaos, he figured he could just avoid those places.

The three chatted for more than ten minutes, and through Fang Dehua's explanation, Liang Hui and Shao Yiming gained a clearer understanding of Abyssinia.

Staying in affluent areas of big cities guarantees safety. As for other places, well, you're on your own.

Half an hour later, Liang Hui, Shao Yiming, and Fang Dehua waved goodbye, then picked up their luggage and passed through customs smoothly.

As soon as I stepped out of the arrival gate, I saw a Chinese person holding a sign that read "Liang Hui, Shao Yiming".

"Hello, I am Liang Hui."

"I am Shao Yiming."

The two pushed their luggage over and introduced themselves.

"A student?" Jin Xu put away the sign and asked casually.

"Just graduated, how should I address you, brother?" Liang Hui replied politely.

"Jin Xu, Sales Manager for East Africa Region of Orange Mobile, come with me."

Seeing that Liang Hui spoke politely, Jin Xu smiled and said...

He was accompanied by a local driver and bodyguard.

The group exited the airport, got into a Volvo sedan, and sped towards downtown Asberba.

Liang Hui was enjoying the scenery along the way, while Shao Yiming was asking Jin Xu about the local market situation.

"There are no e-commerce platforms here. We rely entirely on distributors to do business. For example, Orange Mobile sells 70% of its products through distributors, 20% through operators, and only 10% through direct stores."

Orange Auto's offline stores and Orange Mobile are connected, so we can share sales channels. I'll guide you for the first three months, but afterwards, you'll have to handle the work yourselves.

Jin Xu rolled down the car window, took out a pack of cigarettes, and first asked Liang Hui and Shao Yiming if they wanted some. After they declined, he lit one for himself and leisurely puffed away.

"Manager Jin, we just met an Abyssinian on the plane who said the security situation here is quite bad..."

Liang Hui stammered.

"Just call me Brother Xu. This guy is right. You two shouldn't wander around when you're resting. But overall, it's safe, but you have to look at it from a balanced perspective."

Jin Xu waved his hand and said with a smile.

"Holy crap! Brother Hui, look at that car outside!"

Shao Yiming suddenly exclaimed.

On a patch of wasteland by the roadside, there was a dilapidated car. All four doors, the hood, tires, rims, and the trunk lid were gone. The remaining body of the car was riddled with bullet holes, like a beehive.

"Brother Xu, didn't you say that Asberba is quite safe?" Liang Hui swallowed hard, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, but we're in the suburbs, so it's normal for things to be a bit messy. Remember, don't park randomly in the suburbs."

Jin Xu glanced at Liang Hui and then gave him a chuckle as he gave him some advice.

He had asked Zhou Jinling a similar question some time ago.

"Huh? Someone's blocking the car ahead."

Shao Yiming leaned forward and pointed to a spot two hundred meters ahead.

"Remember this: in this situation, stopping is suicide."

Jin Xu opened the storage compartment on the passenger seat, took out a Glock pistol, and fired a shot into the sky.

The black man blocking the road was startled and, clutching a large knife, hurriedly hid behind a roadside ledge, cursing and swearing in an incomprehensible language.

Shao Yiming and Liang Hui were also startled, their ears ringing.

The driver, seemingly oblivious, kept the car moving forward without budging an inch.

"Brother Xu, you have a gun? I checked online, isn't gun control prohibited in Abyssinia?"

Shao Yiming snapped out of his daze and rubbed his ears.

"You searched it on Baidu? You actually trust information online?"

Jin Xu pursed his lips.

Liang Hui licked his pale lips, feeling a pang of regret. Orange Auto Works had high wages, good benefits, and lots of bonuses, but this was just too dangerous!
Shao Yiming was also pale. Less than half an hour after getting off the plane, he witnessed a black man wielding a large knife robbing people on the road, and a colleague who would open fire at the slightest provocation.

Jin Xu noticed their little scheme and immediately comforted them, saying, "Actually, in 99% of cases, Abyssinia is quite safe."

I believe you!
If it's so safe, why do you still carry a gun?
Liang Hui suppressed the urge to roll his eyes, thinking to himself: Should I turn around and go home?
Shao Yiming also lost interest in chatting and was uneasy the whole way, lost in thought.

An hour later, the view outside the window became increasingly bustling, reminiscent of a third- or fourth-tier city in China.

After several twists and turns, the car finally stopped on Bolai Road.

The road is lined with numerous businesses, hotels, restaurants, and commercial centers, as well as a large shopping mall.

Orange Mobile's flagship store is located on this street.

Jin Xu led the two out of the car, and as soon as they entered, he shouted, "Brother Zhou, I've brought the person back."

Zhou Jinling looked up at Liang Hui and Shao Yiming, then put down his work and said with a smile, "Welcome! Since Orange Auto Industry hasn't found a person in charge of the East African market yet, you two will be temporarily under my management. Although you are in different projects, you are all under the same boss. You can call me Brother Zhou or Lao Zhou."

"Hello, Manager Zhou!"

Liang Hui and Shao Yiming greeted them politely.

On the way here, Jin Xu had mentioned to them that in Abyssinia, Zhou Jinling was the head of the marketing department, in charge of more than 30 large and small distributors and more than 400 small digital stores across the country.

This is also the main reason why Orange Automotive handed them over to Zhou Jinling.

By leveraging Orange Mobile's distribution channels, they can quickly open up sales channels for the Orange MT300 electric motorcycle and then expand their sales network nationwide.

"What are you standing there for? Go get two bottles of water."

Zhou Jinling looked at Jin Xu and said.

Liang Hui and Shao Yiming sat awkwardly in their chairs, their eyes unconsciously scanning the directly operated store.

The store displays the latest Orange phones, and promotional videos for Orange phones play on a loop on the wall screen. Several local shop assistants are explaining the features and prices to customers.

Zhou Jinling smiled as he sized up Liang Hui and Shao Yiming. In the first three months, Orange Auto Industry used Orange Technology's sales channels, so he could naturally earn a generous commission.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have time to deal with these two greenhorns.

at the same time.

Orange Automotive has also opened some directly operated stores in Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt to showcase the brand image.

Sales work, on the other hand, mainly relies on distributors.

As sales of the Orange MT300 have increased, a number of motorcycle taxi drivers have appeared in Africa, soliciting passengers at train stations, airports, or shopping mall centers.

Some people even use the Orange MT300 as a tool for hauling goods.

Equipped with off-road tires, front and rear drum brakes, dual rear shock absorbers, and extra-long seats, it was well-received by local buyers as soon as it went on sale.

Despite the instability of power grids in some parts of Africa, countries such as Abyssinia, Nigeria, and South Africa are rich in solar power resources.

In just one week, the first batch of 10000 vehicles sold out!
Domestic media then discovered that Orange Auto had quietly made headlines.

"Huaguo electric motorcycles bravely venture into overseas markets, achieving sales of 10000 units in a single week!"

"The African electric motorcycle market has huge potential, and the Orange MT300 is selling like hotcakes!"

After seeing the news report, netizens learned that Orange Motors had launched an electric motorcycle with a range of 300 kilometers.

(End of this chapter)