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“Mr. Li’s proposed group-buying project does have some potential, but I think it has several key problems,” Gao Qilin said firmly.

Guo Shaoheng put down the documents in his hand and listened attentively to Gao Qilin's analysis.

"First of all, the market positioning of this project is not clear. In today's Internet age, user needs are diversified. We need a market position that targets a specific group of people. The current group buying model is not attractive enough to the large and scattered user group."

Gao Qilin pointed to the user survey data presented in the report and said.

Chapter 996 The Chain is Fragile

After looking around at the attendees, Cheng Zuo said, "Another problem is that this group-buying project relies too much on the resources of a single merchant. In the current highly competitive internet market environment, it is not enough to rely on a single partner to establish a large-scale advantage."

Gao Qilin nodded in agreement.

“That’s right. Such a business model is too risky. When partners withdraw or other problems arise, the entire project may be difficult to continue operating.”

Guo Shaoheng interjected anxiously, "We can consider adding more partners to expand the influence of the group-buying project."

Gao Qilin shook his head in denial.

"Doing that will not solve the fundamental problem; it will only further dilute our resources16 and may lead to another series of problems due to conflicts of interest among partners."

The entire room fell silent.

Gao Qilin continued, "Another important issue is the fragile capital chain. The group-buying project proposed by Mr. Li requires a large investment in the early stages, and sufficient returns cannot be obtained until a continuous cash flow is secured."

Cheng Zuo added softly, "Newly introduced group-buying projects are unlikely to generate sustained cash flow in a short period, further exacerbating the cash flow problem."

Gao Qilin looked at Guo Shaoheng, who was holding the papers in his hand and looking worried, and took a deep breath.

"We must face these problems in order to adapt to the fiercely competitive business environment of the Internet age. Simply relying on traditional business models is no longer enough to achieve success."

They fell silent and pondered, trying to find a solution.

Li Zhiming entered the suite with a thick investment plan document.

Gao Qilin stood up to greet him, his eyes revealing a mixture of expectation and wariness.

"Mr. Li, welcome to my office. Please have a seat." Gao Qilin warmly invited him to sit down.

Chen Shuting sat quietly on the sofa, watching Gao Qilin and Li Zhiming's conversation.

She knew that as president, Gao Qilin made every decision after careful consideration.

Li Zhiming smiled and took out the investment plan documents, spreading them out on the table.

He gave Gao Qilin and Chen Shuting a detailed introduction to the investment projects he believed had great potential and proposed the possibility of cooperation.

"This project is a brand-new social media application that integrates various entertainment elements such as games, music, and videos, which can attract a large user base. With the resource advantages of our Qiangsheng Group and your company, I believe this project will achieve great success," Li Zhiming said confidently.

Gao Qilin glanced at the investment plan documents and understood Li Zhiming's idea.

However, he was facing a new project and had to raise questions and risks.

“Mr. Li, I must say that your investment plan is exciting, but we cannot ignore some key issues,” Gao Qilin said earnestly.

Chen Shuting stared at Gao Qilin and nodded silently in her heart.

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She knew that Gao Qilin always made decisions based on facts and data, which made him a successful business leader.

“First of all, I think it won’t be easy for this social media application to attract users in the current highly competitive market environment,” Gao Qilin said, pointing to the market competition data presented in the document.

Li Zhiming looked at Gao Qilin with some surprise, "We have unique features and ideas that attract users."

Gao Qilin continued uninterrupted, "Another problem is the fragile cash flow. The investment amount you proposed is huge, making it difficult to generate a sustainable cash flow in the initial operating phase."

Chapter 997 Investment Losses

Chen Shuting gazed at Gao Qilin's resolute and thoughtful face, sensing his keen business acumen.

“We cannot ignore the cash flow problem in the initial stage, as it could lead to the project’s inability to continue operating,” Cheng Zuo added.

Gao Qilin looked at Li Zhiming and said firmly, "Mr. Li, I don't deny that this is a project with potential, but for us, as a large group company, we need to consider the risks of each decision more comprehensively."

Li Zhiming angrily left the suite, slamming the door shut with his collar tightly closed.

He felt an unquenchable anger within him, and the electronic devices in his hands became the targets of his rage.

He slammed the phone to the ground, and the screen shattered into countless pieces.

Gao Qilin frowned as he watched Li Zhiming leave.

He took a deep breath, knowing he had to face reality and potential investment losses.

Chen Shuting quietly observed the entire process, becoming increasingly convinced of Gao Qilin's opinion.

She had always believed in Gao Qilin's intelligence and business acumen, and was glad that she had chosen to listen to his advice, thus avoiding this potential investment loss.

Looking at the phone in his hand, with its still slightly broken screen, Gao Qilin felt a sense of helplessness and heartache.

He knew that Li Zhiming was full of expectations for this project and was working hard to find cooperation opportunities, but as a business decision-maker, he could not ignore the risks because of personal relationships or family ties.

Chen Shuting silently walked to Gao Qilin's side and gently comforted him, "Qilin, you made the right choice. We can't risk investing just because of feelings or family ties. After all, we bear the responsibility for the entire company and its employees."

Gao Qilin turned his head and nodded with a smile.

He knew his decision was correct, but he also understood Li Zhiming's disappointment and anger.

This project was of great significance to Li Zhiming; the investment failure meant more than just a financial loss for him.

"Chen Shuting, investigate the risks and prospects of all the potential investment projects you have on hand before making a decision."

Gao Qilin turned and walked to the window. "We need to carefully examine every investment opportunity and ensure that we can move forward smoothly."

Chen Shuting nodded gently, knowing full well that Gao Qilin was a person who never made impulsive decisions.

She will fully support his decision and help him find the best investment options.

Gao Qilin returned to his office and took a leisurely stroll to relieve his inner pressure.

From this window, the bustling city traffic creates a bizarre and fantastical backdrop for him.

He leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the bustling scene among the towering buildings.

Chen Shuting tiptoed in and saw Gao Qilin quietly gazing at the scenery outside. She smiled and explained, "Qiuling Group is a listed company with great profit potential, and they also have significant advantages in technology fields such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence."

Gao Qilin frowned. "But the political and business environment is complex and volatile. Before investing, we must have a comprehensive understanding of the company and the challenges it may face."

Chen Shuting smiled and nodded (to Wang Zhao). She had already anticipated that Gao Qilin would raise such concerns. "I have already processed the investigation report."

"Qiling Group is in a period of rapid development, with its market value constantly rising and it has already established partnerships with several large technology companies. Given its technological strength and stability, I believe it is a very promising investment opportunity."

Gao Qilin pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and asked softly, "What about political factors? We can't limit our investment decisions to just the business level."

Chapter 998 Intricacies

Chen Shuting's smile faded. She knew Gao Qilin was a cautious and politically astute person. "You're right, politics is a factor we must consider. However, the Qiuling Group also has some influence at the government level."

“They maintain good working relationships with multiple industry associations and government agencies, and they excel at keeping abreast of national policy trends. I believe this will lay a solid foundation for our investment.”

After hearing Chen Shuting's explanation, Gao Qilin felt somewhat surprised and worried.

The prospects and advantages of the Hill Group are indeed remarkable, but he is also aware that political risks in a complex and ever-changing business environment could have devastating consequences.

"This will be a major and challenging decision in my career," Gao Qilin muttered to himself.

Looking at his thoughtful gaze, Chen Shuting softly comforted him, "Qilin, I believe your decision 267 will allow you to seize this opportunity. We've been through so much, we know how to move forward steadily."

Gao Qilin smiled and looked back at the street outside the window.

He knew that when faced with this important decision, he had to concentrate, carefully weigh the pros and cons, and ensure that he made the wisest choice.

Gao Qilin sat in his office chair, gazing quietly at the cityscape outside the window.

Skyscrapers stretch as far as the eye can see, cars and people throng the streets.

This bustling city created a bizarre and fantastical backdrop for him.

He recalled the past glory and decline of the Qiuling Group.

Qiuling Group is an ambitious company that was once very successful.

However, during the global economic crisis, the Hill Group quickly collapsed and eventually went bankrupt.

This was a heavy blow to Gao Qilin, but he knew that behind all of this, the subsidiaries of Qiuling Group still had enormous potential.

He recalled that he had personally recruited Cheng Zuo to manage the subsidiary, partly so that he could better seize this opportunity.

Cheng Zuo is an outstanding and promising young man. After working together for so long, Gao Qilin has come to know Cheng Zuo very well.

Moreover, through contact with Cheng Zuo and working together, Gao Qilin learned that he believed Cheng Zuo would be able to help him find the best solution for the future direction of the subsidiary.

Gao Qilin closed his eyes.

He (bgcj) needs to calmly face this important decision.

He realized that the Hill Group had gone bankrupt, but its subsidiaries still held enormous potential.

Their strong technical capabilities in fields such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing made him realize that this was an important and exciting opportunity.

However, Gao Qilin also knew that there were many complex and uncertain factors in the business world.

Politics influences the business environment, and the relationship between the government and various industries is complex.

He must consider the political implications and risks.

Gao Qilin drove into the bustling city streets, his destination a boutique restaurant.