Twenty years of cold chain

"I've been going back and forth for almost two months! What right do you have to tell me to stop!"

Yang Chenghai's voice echoed throughout the corridor. He slammed his hands on Su Mu's desk and punched it three times in anger!

"Mr. Yang, please calm down!"

"All our previous efforts are going to be for nothing! And you're telling me to calm down! Can't you do anything right?!"

In any other setting, Yang Chenghai would have been using the slang "I am Laozi" all the time. The root of the problem lies in the "Third-Party Logistics Conference" that was about to be held.

This was something Yang Chenghai had been planning for a long time; now, the entire third-party logistics in Qingning...

Seven or eight out of ten face cost difficulties, and with various upgrades and replacements, both equipment and customers face great unknown risks. There are quite a few small third parties that urgently need new solutions.

In contrast, Tongxing Delivery initially paved a wide network, but as its business expanded, the problems of manpower and vehicle shortages became increasingly difficult. Leading the organization of this third-party logistics conference...

There's no need for direct and frank expression.

Many things have now found a window, which allows for the expansion of the delivery force, making it a win-win situation for all parties.

Yang Chenghai was a shrewd businessman. Knowing that such a high-profile operation would easily attract criticism, he prepared a agenda in advance, including industry initiatives and standard implementation, aiming to set a high bar and avoid unnecessary criticism. He was knowledgeable in both academic and business acumen regarding delivery, and was just getting ready to make his mark when Tongxing issued a new order, abruptly halting the entire operation.

It's like finally managing to crack open a walnut, only to have your hand crushed by the hinge of your own door; you can imagine Yang Chenghai's anger.

In Su Mu and others' view, Yang Chenghai's move was intended to involve the entire delivery industry, making him the standard-bearer—a significant undertaking indeed. However, the problem was that it came too early and too quickly. More importantly,

Since the establishment of Tongxing Delivery, Yang Chenghai's series of actions have shocked everyone at Tongxing. If he doesn't stop now, many people are worried that they won't be able to explain themselves to Hu Shutong.

Over the years, the most reliable thing for Tongxing people has been that their business has progressed steadily. But Yang Chenghai came in like he was carrying a knife and axe. Sometimes he had to overcome obstacles, and sometimes he just followed his own will!

Putting aside other issues, he relentlessly attacked Huanshi Fresh. Yang Chenghai treated Huanshi Fresh's direct competitors with extreme fervor, personally devising strategies and utilizing micro-warehouses to specifically seize market share. As for Huanshi Fresh's logistics partners, Yang Chenghai employed even more tactics, isolating them if he couldn't win them over. With these two opposing forces at play, Huanshi Fresh's fortunes declined day by day.

"Mr. Yang, we still haven't received a reply from Mr. Hu. Without his specific instructions, how can we dare to launch the third-party logistics conference like this?"

"No reply is a reply! You people are always tattling on me, has President Hu responded yet?!"

Su Mu was also angry upon hearing this, "Tongxing has always been steady and reliable, just following its own path."

Don't let so many people be watching! Don't drag the whole industry into it so easily! And don't seek momentary pleasure only to bring big trouble later!

"That's your own idea of ​​stability! If Tongxing only cared about stability, what would be the point of Tongxing Phase II, Yuncheng Phase II, Tongxing Academy, or opening up the Northwest Territory? You're all people hiding in shacks, waiting for President Hu to come back and feed you!"

*Bang!* Su Mu slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. "Yang Chenghai! You've disrupted Tongxing's rhythm! Tongxing Delivery focuses on its own comprehensive business; it's not at the point of integrating the entire industry yet! I dare not say three or five years for this logistics conference, but to think you can take the lead right now is too ambitious. Six months—we've only been established for six months!"

Yang Chenghai looked at him coldly, "Don't measure everything by years. The golden period for delivery is much shorter than you think! What is rhythm? Moving forward with big strides is rhythm!"

"But what have you done? Are you really just grabbing market share?" Su Mu suddenly glanced at him sideways. "The whole industry is talking about how you targeted Huan Shi. You have no idea how hard Tongxing worked to build its reputation over the years!"

Su Mu stared at Yang Chenghai. Some people said this man was an oddball in Tongxing. Su Mu had just laughed it off before, but today he truly understood. He was also puzzled. How could the incredibly wise Hu Shutong have attracted such a guy?

Su Mu was at a loss for words, and said slowly, "President Yang, don't be so radical. It's always better to be cautious than not!"

"Radical? You're too docile, that's why you see everything as radical!"

"you!"

Su Mu suppressed his anger. This situation was no longer conducive to conversation. He was like a green potato in a pile of potatoes, not only looking shiny but also looking toxic.

Yang Chenghai was not a reckless man. In his view, Tongxing should have been more courageous long ago, and Tongxing should have taken the lead and tried to establish itself. It should not have been so rational and clear-headed as to cling to the old ways.

He knew even better that Hu Shutong couldn't be that radical, because that was Tongxing's fundamental rhythm. But Tongxing Delivery's journey had consistently shown Yang Chenghai Hu Shutong's incredibly real ambition. With only a little over a year to go from the initial spark of the micro-warehouse plan, and looking at the current scale of Tongxing Delivery, even if Yang Chenghai started his own business, he wouldn't have dared to imagine such progress—that was enough to explain everything.

Thinking about all this, Yang Chenghai calmed down. In fact, Su Mu was not wrong. This was the oldest person by Hu Shutong's side, the most cautious and considerate of the overall situation, like the weight on Tongxing's scale. It was understandable that he was focused on stability.

Over the years, Hu Shutong has often been away from home for many days, diligently and methodically managing Tongxing. This is inseparable from such a prudent person. Whether fast or slow, urgent or leisurely, each has its own rhythm and its own considerations.

"President Su, I've already gone through all the kneeling and bowing rituals. This is a crucial moment we can't afford to miss. If you're going to stop, then so be it. Could you please change the date and postpone it for a few days, with everything else remaining the same? What do you think?"

Just as Yang Chenghai was pondering how to persuade his old friend again, Su Mu got up and slowly walked to a small shop window, where several cans of tea were displayed.

"Wow! You even kneel and bow three times and six times?"

"Once you've finalized the ticket change, I can demonstrate the proper kneeling and bowing ritual for you."

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I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.