Electronic Nezha

Chapter 87 Clarifying Doubts by Mr. Liu

After I finished speaking, Chen Yong raised his glass again and said, "Mutual support, that's a good saying. We Wenzhou people have been able to make a name for ourselves in business because of these four words. Come on, let's have a private toast to Mr. Liu."

I clinked glasses with them again. Wenzhou people are known for their strong bonds. When a brother-in-law and brother-in-law go out to do business together, you have to be wary of the limitations of family business thinking anywhere else. Only Wenzhou people can maintain this kind of relationship.

Two of the three "new friends" had already been introduced. Chen Yong looked at Li Ping and said, "I apologize for my earlier rudeness. I thought this lady was Mr. Liu's girlfriend, but it seems she isn't." You ask how he figured it out? — Because Old Wang was sitting next to me, and Li Ping was sitting next to Old Wang.

Chen Feng suddenly asked, "Is this lady single?"

His brother-in-law joked, "You don't even know his name, what's your intention in asking if he's single?"

Old Wang said casually, "This is Li Ping, from the stall next to us. She's been single for several years."

The boss, who was sitting next to clerk Xiao Zhang, said, "I don't believe it. Could such a beautiful lady be selling fruit?"

None of the three of us knew how to respond. If Lao Wang had just made a casual joke, Li Ping could have easily laughed it off and said that he had seen through her, and everyone would be happy. The problem is, she really is a fruit seller.

Seeing the awkward silence, Chen Feng leaned over and said to the shop owner, "What's wrong with selling fruit? You sell fruit too, and you're not exactly a delicate fruit vendor either?"

The shop owner, realizing the atmosphere was tense, knew he had said the wrong thing. He then seized the opportunity to back down, saying, "That's right, that's right, all the fruit vendors are handsome men and beautiful women."

"You should punish yourself with a drink."

"I accept the punishment, I accept the punishment." The boss picked up his glass of red wine and downed it in one gulp.

Chen Yong and the other boss poured more drinks and stood up, saying, "Come on, let's toast Ms. Li." Everyone stood up. Since taking her seat, Li Ping had adhered to the principle of eating without speaking. Occasionally, she would make eye contact with someone and only smile. Now, she had just put a small piece of steak in her mouth when people stood up to offer toasts. She chewed a few times and swallowed the steak. She wasn't shy at all and stood up with a smile, saying, "Why are you all standing up when it's my turn?"

Chen Yong said, "A single red flower amidst a sea of ​​green is a sight to behold, so it's only right that we be attentive, especially to a beauty like Ms. Li."

Indeed, there was only one woman at the table today. Even someone of average looks would stand out, let alone Li Ping, who had just had a few drinks. Her cheeks were flushed, and her lips were bright red. She was wearing a knitted wool sweater, not an expensive garment, but her style was impeccable. When she stood up, her curvaceous figure was on full display, perfectly embodying the image of a stunning young woman. No wonder the shop owner didn't believe she was a street vendor; she certainly didn't seem like one.

After entertaining us newcomers, the focus naturally returned to Director Xu. However, Director Xu seemed a bit listless today. With the bosses' farewell dinner over, the government-attracted investment project was effectively off the table. The three members of the Wenzhou group were eagerly urging him to drink, and Director Xu forced a smile.

Chen Yong suddenly asked, "Mr. Liu, if it weren't for Chen Bing's incident, what would you think of unmanned fruit supermarkets?"

Based on my son's database, all I can say is, "It's not that I'm afraid of bad things, it's that I'm afraid of a lack of good people."

Chen Yong said, "Based on your years of experience in the fruit industry, do you think the unmanned model can succeed?"

I sensed something was amiss in his words, and asked, "Mr. Chen... has another idea?"

Chen Yong said, "Chen Bing is a fraud, but not everyone who works in AI is a fraud. Our three main businesses are actually not related to fruit. The main reason we want to invest this time is because we value the future model of AI. You are in traditional sales, so I really need you to share your perspective on this industry."

Old Wang said, "We're experts at selling fruit, but we don't understand AI. Anyway, anyone who talks to you about business like it's from a science fiction movie is definitely a scammer."

Chen Yong smiled and said to me, "What about you, Mr. Liu? What do you think?" He was determined to get my opinion, so I casually replied, "There's a saying that if you're a year ahead of the times, you'll make a lot of money. Real estate, the internet, online shopping, and live streaming are all examples. In my dad's generation, when everyone was clinging to their secure jobs and unwilling to give them up, you could become one of the first 'ten-thousand-yuan households' as long as you weren't afraid of losing face and standing on the street selling roasted sweet potatoes."

"But! It's dangerous if you're five years ahead of the times. If you're thinking about live streaming when others are selling roasted sweet potatoes, you're not far from going insane. Our Brother Wang is right, anyone who talks about business like it's a science fiction movie is a fraud."

Chen Yong said, "Not necessarily. AI is developing very quickly these days. If you don't try to get ahead of the curve, it will be too late by the time you realize it."

I said, "Take the internet for example. AI technology is now equivalent to dial-up internet access. Think about what will happen after broadband is available. You're already ahead of the curve. If you insist on trying to seize the live streaming market while dialing up to the internet, you'll either go crazy or run into scammers."

Chen Yong asked, "Is the generation gap really that big?"

"Yes, you can use AI for weighing. You can use it to regulate temperature and moisture to reduce losses. You can use it to calculate replenishment and sales. But if you want to use it to form a complete system, it's not the right time!" He practically blurted out that taking too big a step could lead to disaster...

Old Wang said, "And there are always people thinking of 'grabbing and running,' which you can't handle—" Liu Zhenhua had also mentioned this to me. In the early stages of something, people will try their best to find its loopholes. Only when they know where the loopholes are, but the risks are too great, can the thing barely pass the survival test. From this perspective, banks still have loopholes. If you try to rob one, it's just a matter of success or failure.

Chen Yong nodded slightly, indicating that he had taken his words to heart.

Finally, Chen Yong suddenly said, "Mr. Liu, if we decide to continue with the unmanned mode and choose you as our agent, will you do it?" He emphasized, "I'm not kidding."

The table, which had been bustling with activity, suddenly fell silent.

Director Xu kept giving me meaningful glances.

Old Wang and Li Ping were both looking at me.

I laughed and said, "Everyone, don't be so serious. We can't do this, it won't work."

Chen Yong pressed further, "Can't it be done?"

I said, "It won't work!"

Chen Yong slammed his fist on the table and said, "Then let's not do it."

Everyone burst into laughter; these southerners' sense of humor was as bizarre as ever.

Only Chen Feng wore a strange smile, muttering to himself, "I don't believe it!"

Chen Yong picked up a spoon and threw it in front of him, saying, "What don't you believe? Tell me and Mr. Liu will explain it to you."

Chen Feng looked at Li Ping across from him and said, "I don't believe Miss Li is single."

(End of this chapter)