Twenty years of cold chain

While Hu Shutong was busy with the corporate academy, Tongxing Delivery's plan preparation had reached a critical stage. Although Yang Chenghai had a deep understanding of the entire delivery system, Liu Zhiying knew Tongxing better, and because this matter was of great importance, Liu Zhiying devoted a lot of time to personally assisting Yang Chenghai.

The two are undoubtedly an excellent team, working together seamlessly both internally and externally. Yang Chenghai facilitates the network, while Liu Zhiying provides the essential support. Moreover, they share a very similar attitude towards their profession; they never skimp on anything that requires in-depth study or research, no matter how much effort they put in.

In addition to various materials and data from online journals, the two also frequently conducted on-site investigations, striving to create a plan that even Hu Shutong could not find too many faults with.

The two have been active in Qingping recently. According to their schedule, they should have returned to Tongxing yesterday, but Liu Zhiying was delayed by Yang Chenghai for a day. He deliberately kept her in suspense and became fierce when she asked too many questions.

Just after noon, Yang Chenghai somehow produced two admission tickets. Liu Zhiying's eyes widened upon seeing them. "The launch meeting for the third-party logistics bidding for Huanshi Fresh Food?"

"Why should we go and join in the fun?" Liu Zhiying instinctively felt a strong aversion to anything related to Chunrong.

But then Yang Chenghai narrowed his eyes and wagged his index finger. "How could someone like me, an expert, just be here for the fun of it all? President Liu, don't you want to see what's going on with Chunrong?"

"But what if we get found out?"

"So what if we found out? What are we going to do? You talk too much, hurry up and get out of here!"

In this hurried manner, the two arrived at a large hotel in Qingping City and found a corner furthest from the stage to sit down. The scene before her eyes surprised Liu Zhiying greatly; a small group of seven or eight people had filled more than a dozen rows of seats.

Yang Chenghai crossed his arms and leaned back. "Wow! What a show of force! Anyone who didn't know better would think they were hiring dishwashers!"

Liu Zhiying immediately laughed at his words, "President Yang, can we be a little more low-key?"

Yang Chenghai leaned closer to Liu Zhiying and said, "Putting everything else aside, this whole event alone made our trip worthwhile. That half-baked Dou Shaojie keeps talking about high-end and advanced technology, but he doesn't even know how to spend money. He's too naive about third-party logistics. I bet he's spending all his money benchmarking against competitors, packaging GG, and slapping on a bunch of random, incomprehensible testing and certifications, trying every possible way to establish his brand as the top-tier, unrivaled one."

Liu Zhiying nodded slowly. Judging from the scene before her, Huanshi Fresh would probably need to recruit a dozen or even twenty or thirty logistics partners, practically forming a "third-party logistics group." Liu Zhiying was skeptical about the smoothness of this operation. The partners weren't like refrigerated trucks that could be directed wherever they wanted and tracked in real time; each had a strong sense of self. Expecting the brand to control the flow of goods from so many partners in an orderly manner, even if it was eventually achieved, would result in unbearable growing pains.

However, Chunrong's considerations are not entirely unreasonable. Compared to a self-operated delivery network, a more streamlined approach allows for rapid expansion, complementing brand building efforts and facilitating quick results. Different people have different focuses; ultimately, the best approach will be determined by the outcome.

No wonder Yang Chenghai wanted to stay an extra day; witnessing this scene firsthand gave Liu Zhiying much to ponder. Then again, only Yang Chenghai could come up with such a trick; no one else could.

As the kick-off meeting progressed, some bidders began to take the stage to present their company qualifications and other information, each highlighting their own strengths. Unexpectedly, during this process, Yang Chenghai's eyes gleamed.

"This kid, don't let his respectable appearance fool you. Back when he asked me for directions, I practically taught him everything. Later, he openly stole my clients, and the worst part was that he revealed my past—the rumor that I didn't even own a storefront came from him!"

"This guy is even more of a bastard! Back when those unscrupulous media outlets were writing their reports, this son of a bitch was the first to come out for an interview, being used as a pawn by them. He must have taken a lot of bribes!"

Of these companies, Yang Chenghai actually had something to say to five or six, each sentence dredging up the past and stirring up Ming Lie's emotions. Gradually, Liu Zhiying stopped just listening to Xuan's venting and her expression darkened as well.

"Brother Hai, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore."

"Here, we may not mention it as much, but we can't let it go."

Liu Zhiying was at a loss for words. Yang Chenghai wouldn't say something like that unless he trusted someone. But he had only been in Tongxing for a few months. Perhaps, the reason for everything was here.

It must be said that Tongxing had never had such an eccentric person before, which is why people deliberately portrayed him as an outsider. Even now, many people in Tongxing still view Yang Chenghai with prejudice; superficial flattery is everywhere, and private gossip never ceases. But at this moment, Liu Zhiying felt that this was the kind of person who truly fit in with Tongxing.

There are probably hundreds of adjectives to describe Tong Hsing in various aspects, but if we look back at all the things Tong Hsing has done and how it has weathered all the storms, to put it emotionally, it can be summed up in one word: open-mindedness. It is the open-mindedness of not contradicting myself and standing firm in my own way.

As the kickoff meeting continued, Yang Chenghai grew increasingly bored. "There's nothing interesting left to watch. Let's stop watching and go back."

"We can finally go back. The whole company is waiting for our proposal."

"It'll be fine as long as it's in time for tomorrow's morning meeting, Mr. Liu. I think it's necessary to find a place for us to go over the plan one last time."

"You want to do it again? How many times is this your last time?"

"I suddenly have another idea, let's see if we can fill it out again. We'll go through the plan this afternoon, and it won't delay our return trip tonight."

Liu Zhiying had lost count of how many times she had gone through the proposal process. Despite Yang Chenghai's usual carefree demeanor, when it came to proposals, he was as meticulous as if he were doing embroidery. Moreover, he had a frustrating habit: instead of rearranging the order or adding content, he preferred to start with the logic, sometimes pushing even Liu Zhiying, a proposal expert, to the brink of a mental breakdown.

"Our step may be difficult, but it's not as difficult as what happened with President Hu. He's trying to use our resources to make money. Besides, don't you have any thoughts about what's going on here today?"

"Yes, there are some." Liu Zhiying nodded hesitantly.

Yang Chenghai smiled, and the two got up and walked outside. However, Liu Zhiying, lost in thought, didn't notice the fleeting moment Yang Chenghai averted his gaze—

His fierce gaze swept over Chunrong, over Huanshi Fresh, and over all the third parties, his powerful eyes both assertive and intimidating.

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I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.