I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

"Okay, let's go. Let's go in for a meeting and see if there are any talented people among these bosses." The man waved his hand, refusing to ask the young man to help him carry his briefcase.

"Leader, what is there to talk about? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with our project." As soon as the young man finished speaking, he felt a chill coming over him, which made him shut his mouth.

In the venue, Chen Xi found his own seat and began to look around.

Today he came to the meeting under the name of Study Abroad Pass, that is, he came on behalf of Alin.

Study Abroad Network is now also a well-known domestic company, so it is normal for it to have a place in the country.

There were many familiar faces from his previous life around him, as well as entrepreneurs he didn't recognize.

It would be more accurate to say that these bosses came to meet and promote relationships rather than to attend a meeting.

Everyone shook hands with each other and started to praise each other's business.

But they are all classmates and friends. Take Chen Yifeng for example. He went to school in Huajing, and many big bosses of enterprises were his classmates. Since he was doing well and was a classmate, naturally there were many people who came to say hello.

On the other hand, on Feng Yun's side, there were very few people who communicated with him.

Feng Yun's base is in Wulin, and e-commerce has affected many industries. Some bosses cannot make much money because of Aba Aba, and they have many complaints in their hearts. How could they take the initiative to deal with him?

However, Feng Yun didn't care. He walked to his seat, closed his eyes and pretended to rest.

"Haha, see you again." Just as Chen Xi was still observing, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared on the left.

He looked at the sign in front of him, which read - Liang Zhang.

I suddenly remembered that this was the CEO of Travel.com.

Now that Journey.com is doing well and has become a relatively powerful Internet company in China, it is naturally qualified to attend this conference.

"Your father and I are good friends, and your father is also a shareholder of our company." Liang Zhang shook hands with Chen Xi.

"Hello, Mr. Liang."

"Haha, it's true that a good father will have a good son. He's so young and yet he's sitting in a meeting with a bunch of entrepreneurs like us."

Liang Zhang praised Chen Xi, and the two began to chat.

In fact, Travel.com is a very profitable platform. It has made a lot of money in recent years by cooperating with major hotels and airlines and earning the difference as a middleman.

There are a large number of domestic users, and if each of them contributes a little money, the total amount added up every year would be a huge number.

After launching financial lending, Travel.com's revenue skyrocketed.

But this good thing no longer exists after a few years. More and more travel platforms have emerged to break its monopoly, and low hotel and air ticket prices have continued to impact the business of Journey.com.

Although it will still be the leading domestic travel platform in the future, its revenue has been greatly reduced, and it has no choice but to use some small non-compliant means to make money from users.

"Now that you've returned from abroad, do you have any suggestions for our platform?"

"No, domestic Internet companies are currently all taking the lending route, and there will be no change in the next decade or so. If Journey.com wants to go further, it still needs to work hard on the user experience."

"Oh? Is the experience now not good?"

"I have used Travel.com before, and it was pretty good in the beginning. That was when the platform was just a few years old. At that time, it was probably invested by a wealthy sponsor, so they could spend a lot of money. After the platform had been operating for a while, they wanted to make a profit, so when you click to book a ticket, a lot of options will appear below. That is, they charge users for some useless special services, such as insurance and quick ticket refunds. This quick ticket refund can be done without spending money, but the platform makes users pay more just to collect a few more dollars, which makes the user experience worse, and users will have opinions about the platform. Now you are the only one in the market, and users have no choice. What if a few more travel platforms like Travel.com emerge one day?"

"What you said makes sense, but there is actually nothing we can do about it. Platform operations require funds, and as companies have more employees, they need more money. Reducing the user experience can increase the company's revenue. I think this is a small sacrifice for the greater good."

What both of them said actually makes sense. One is for the current survival of the company, and the other is for future considerations.

After talking about this topic for a while, Liang Zhang said, "It seems that you don't agree with the practice of Internet lending in China. There is nothing we can do about it. The current platform is taking the route of increasing the number of users, that is, grabbing traffic. With more users, the platform can realize profits, put in advertisements and financial loans. Although not everyone will use them, with a large user base, this brainless way of making money is very effective. The user experience you mentioned is not worth mentioning in the face of the huge profits of the platform.

In fact, the platform's loan funds mostly come from banks, and then institutions and some enterprises. You have been abroad for a long time, so you may not know much about this system in China. Domestic personal deposits are more abundant than those abroad. Foreigners are keen on pre-consumption, but Chinese people are not. Banks have abundant funds that need to be circulated. In fact, we use ordinary people's money to lend to ordinary people to realize the circulation of funds..."

"Hahaha, Mr. Liang, you are talking nonsense to fool young people again. What's with the left hand transferring money to the right hand? You just want to make money." Just when the two were chatting enthusiastically, a middle-aged man suddenly sat down on the right side of Chen Xi.

Having seen the name tag on the table before, Chen Xi naturally knew who the person next to him was. That was the boss of Minfu Sanquan - Zhong Liangliang.

His son Zhong Shu had previously competed with Chen Xi for a position in the Overseas Chinese Association.

In his previous life, Chen Xi had also collaborated with Minfu Sanquan for a project and was considered one of his business partners.

However, although this man has a big business, he is very pessimistic about Internet companies.

His theory of making money is that as long as you control the necessities used in people's daily lives, it is much better than lending money or setting up a platform.

This is similar to Li Kacheng, which is to control resources.

"Mr. Zhong, why are you still the same? Times are changing. Sometimes you may make more money if you change your mindset a little. Think about it, linking your bottled water with finance is definitely a good project." Liang Zhang said sarcastically.

This sentence made Chen Xi laugh.

In his company's previous life, he had really combined water and financial products together, but this project was initiated by the shareholders, and was linked to a certain park loan.

"Look at what you said, even young people are laughing. Hahaha, you really have a wild imagination to think that water can be linked with lending." Zhong Liangliang laughed, not understanding the ins and outs of it at all.

Chen Xi really wanted to say that these two could really be combined together. In the country, there was nothing that could not be linked to lending. Everything was possible.

The other side of the venue.

"Mr. Chen, what are you looking for? Are you looking for some important leader?" The Xu family also came to attend the meeting today. He looked at Chen Yifeng with a smile.

What this means is, do you want to show off yourself in front of the big boss?

"Nothing, I just want to see how many entrepreneurs are here today." Chen Yifeng naturally would not say that he was actually looking for his son.

"What's so good about this? Everyone who comes here today is capable. Your old rival Shi Danai is here too. I just greeted him." Xu Jia smiled.

He was still brooding over Chen Yifeng's previous refusal of the marriage between the two families.

The Xu family felt that Chen Yifeng was too arrogant. After all, he was a well-known real estate boss in the country, but he still looked down on them.

"Oh, is he here too? What is he here for? To sell fake medicine? Mr. Xu, you'd better not hang out with this guy. All the products he makes are scams. I'm afraid that if you stay with him for too long, the houses he builds will all be inferior products... Now real estate developers are popular with that... Yes, unfinished houses... I heard that they used substandard building materials when they were building them, and when they were about to deliver the houses, they said that they had no funds to build them, so the buyers naturally couldn't find the problems inside..."

"..."

Chen Yifeng's few words left the Xu family completely speechless.

At this time, most of the participants were seated, and the leader on the stage began to speak: "Today, we gather together at the my country Future Development Conference to look forward to and discuss a new chapter in our country's economic development. In the past few years, my country has entered a stage of rapid development at an astonishing speed, which is not only reflected in the continuous growth of GDP, but also in the optimization and upgrading of our economic structure and the vigorous development of emerging industries.

As a pioneer of our economic transformation, the e-commerce industry has grown from its initial embryonic stage to a towering tree, profoundly changing people's consumption habits and lifestyles. From cities to villages, every corner has felt the convenience and vitality brought by e-commerce. At the same time, the rise of financial technology has given wings to the traditional financial industry, making capital flow more efficient, financial services more popular, and providing strong support for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

However, in the face of such achievements, we cannot be complacent. Although Western countries still maintain their traditional economic model, their deep accumulation in scientific and technological innovation and basic research cannot be ignored. In today's globalized world, we must not only see our own advantages, but also clearly recognize our own shortcomings...

Therefore, we have called you here today in the hope that we can draw on your wisdom and experience to jointly discuss the future development direction of the national economy and industry. How can we further promote industrial upgrading and cultivate new economic growth points on the basis of maintaining the current development momentum? How can we strengthen scientific and technological innovation and enhance the overall competitiveness of the industrial chain? And how can we find the unique position of our economy in the global economic landscape and achieve a higher level of openness and cooperation..."

Feng Yun was nominated by the leader for the e-commerce industry. His face was full of joy. He looked up at the people around him like a proud little rooster.

Many business owners present were dissatisfied. They felt that a strong country based on industry was an unchanging truth and that engaging in e-commerce was nothing more than a clever act, or in other words, just online sales.

After the leader finished speaking, everyone began to speak in the order that had been arranged long ago.

These entrepreneurs are also cunning. They don't say anything useful and only praise the current prosperity.

The leaders on the stage had expected this to happen, and they were all very calm. But they knew that those who could stand out from the ordinary people were all unwilling to admit defeat, and each entrepreneur had a different personality, some were low-key, and some were high-profile.

Others, as their companies have grown so large, they no longer even take their leaders seriously.

With so many bosses at the meeting, there will definitely be a few troublemakers who will speak the truth.

The reason we hold this meeting today is actually to get people to stand up and say something real. Otherwise, if everyone keeps it to themselves, there will be no point in holding this meeting.

Soon, just as the leaders expected, several entrepreneurs began to take the lead in raising some problems encountered in the current development.

Most people think that e-commerce and Internet finance are like troublemakers in the industry, making many industries a mess.

The leaders on the stage did not say anything after hearing this. The domestic situation is very good now, and all the benefits are brought by these industries. If e-commerce and Internet finance are to be cancelled, wouldn't that be cutting off one's own arms?

What's more, when he was speaking just now, the leader was the first to praise e-commerce. If he says anything else now, he would be slapping himself in the face.

It was Shi Danai's turn to speak. He cleared his throat and said, "I think that the population base in China is very large now, and hospitals in many places can no longer meet the needs of patients. The number of pharmacies should be increased so that everyone can buy medicine. The West has been plundering a lot of money from the Chinese market with Western medicine for so many years. This is not a good thing. I think the production of Chinese patent medicine should be increased.

However, the current popularity of Chinese patent medicines is far from enough, and many people's understanding of Chinese patent medicines is limited to some traditional pills and tablets. Therefore, I strongly suggest that we should vigorously promote the modernization and popularization of Chinese patent medicines.

We should strengthen the research and development and innovation of Chinese patent medicines and use modern scientific and technological means to improve the quality and efficacy of Chinese patent medicines. Through scientific research and clinical trials, we can screen out more effective and safe Chinese patent medicine formulas and bring them to the market.

At the same time, we can also develop some new dosage forms of Chinese patent medicines, such as oral liquids, granules, external patches, etc., to meet the needs of different patients.

The second is to strengthen the publicity and promotion of Chinese patent medicines and increase the public's awareness and trust in Chinese patent medicines. This can be achieved by holding various forms of publicity activities, lectures and seminars. We can also cooperate with medical institutions to include Chinese patent medicines in the medical insurance catalogue, reduce patients' drug costs, and further promote the popularization of Chinese patent medicines.

In addition, I have also invented different Chinese medicine products, such as grinding Chinese herbs into powder to make bracelets. Different Chinese herbs are suitable for different groups of people..."

After Shi Danai finished speaking, a group of entrepreneurs sneered in their hearts.

This Chinese patent medicine was first widely promoted in the neighboring island country, but now the island country itself is gradually not using it, and you're still bringing this up.

Many people don't believe in Chinese patent medicines, even Chen Xi doesn't believe it. He has always felt that most of them are just a waste of money.

Why do I say that? That's because many Chinese patent medicines are marketed as mild, but in fact they are not very effective. Some even add Western medicine ingredients, so what exactly is this medicine? It seems a bit weird no matter how you look at it.

Many Chinese patent medicines have the same medicinal properties, and you never know how much of the same ingredients you have taken. For common herbs such as scutellaria, licorice, and liquorice, they are generally used to clear away heat and detoxify.

The well-known Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets already contain these. But when you buy medicine, the doctor will recommend you a lot of similar ones, saying that taking them together will have a quick effect. Most hospitals will prescribe you Western medicine for treatment and Chinese patent medicine for conditioning, but in fact...

For serious illnesses, Chinese patent medicines seem to have no effect. For minor illnesses, there are no symptoms after taking them. It feels like a health supplement, which is definitely used to make money.

However, this is just Chen Xi's personal opinion. As for whether Chinese patent medicine is practical, it is not clear.

"They're doing this again. It's the same thing, just a different name. It's just the same thing as his brain gold." Chen Yifeng shook his head desperately after hearing this.

He could never understand how such a liar could make so much money.

However, after Shi Danai spoke, the leaders on the stage looked at each other and started communicating with each other spontaneously.

There were also many pharmaceutical company bosses present, most of whom were engaged in traditional Chinese medicine. After hearing what Shi Danai said, they all applauded as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

"Stupid, a 50-yuan western medicine can cure the disease, but you insist on buying a bunch of Chinese patent medicines costing more than 20 yuan, which don't even work. You're definitely paying the IQ tax." Chen Xi couldn't help but say in a low voice.

"You are studying abroad, so naturally you don't think highly of traditional Chinese medicine. I don't know whether this medicine is effective or not, but I won't choose to take it, hahaha." Zhong Liangliang chuckled.

"I don't know whether Chinese patent medicine is effective or not. Anyway, I have lived for such a long time, and I feel that all the Chinese patent medicines I have taken are useless." Chen Xi snorted.

"Speak softly. If others hear you, you'll offend the bosses of the pharmaceutical companies," Liang Zhang reminded.

Indeed, the power behind these pharmaceutical company bosses is enormous, and if you are not careful, they may use their resources to attack you.

"Yeah, but I think the leaders' eyes seem very passionate." Upon hearing this, Chen Xi nodded quickly.

"Shh, keep your voice down." Liang Zhang pinched him.

As the son of a good friend, Liang Zhang didn't want this young man to get into trouble.

Ordinary people may think that these big bosses are very powerful and are the ones standing at the top of the pyramid. In fact, they are just ordinary small bricks in building a building, not even a heavy wall.

You know, even if a piece of the heavy wall is knocked down, the building will not actually collapse. If a few of these business owners are gone, it will not have a big impact on the entire economy.

Not long after Shi Danai finished speaking, it was Xu's turn to speak.

He straightened his back confidently, picked up the microphone and said: "Now the domestic real estate industry is booming, and the housing prices have risen from a few hundred to a thousand yuan per square meter to tens of thousands of yuan now. When I was engaged in real estate before, there were actually not so many people in the industry. Now... everyone has smelled the scent of money, and they are all flocking to the real estate industry. Many people who used to work in factories and finance, and even those who knew nothing about real estate, have participated. This forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds. Mr. Chen just told me that there are a lot of unfinished houses now..." As Xu Jia said this, he glanced at Chen Yifeng next to him. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, making Chen Yifeng feel a little uneasy for a while.

Damn it, just say what you want to say, why do you have to involve me?

Chen Yifeng's palms were full of sweat at this time, and he could only respond to everyone with a smile.

Xu Jia raised his lips and continued, "I think unfinished houses are a shame for our real estate industry, because if the houses are unfinished, the people who bought them will lose all their money. We at Hengxiao Group will never have unfinished houses, because our money belongs to the general public. Now many developers go to first-tier cities to get land for development, because they think it's a quick way to make money. But in second-, third- and fourth-tier cities, there are far from enough houses, so how can these housing problems be solved? Hengxiao Group plans to develop in small and medium-sized cities across the country within five years and build affordable commercial housing..."

The Xu family is the Xu family after all, and they know how to win people's hearts. His nice words not only please the leaders, but also touch the hearts of the majority of home buyers.

He just flatters his boss and is not even a loser.

How much would it cost to build houses all over the country?

They want me to contribute money to build Tomorrow Square.

He is just bragging without thinking!
Chen Yifeng cursed the man who was speaking in his heart.

"Oh, your dad was named, this Xu family hehe." Liang Zhang covered his mouth and laughed secretly in his seat, while Chen Xi's forehead was full of black lines.

After Xu Jia finished speaking, it was Chen Yifeng's turn.

"All the people present today are CEOs of companies in various industries. Since the reform and opening up, more and more people have entered the business industry. As for me... I started in the business industry relatively early, and some old friends at the venue also recognize me. But I am not like some people who always like to appear on camera. The reason is that I think running a business is like planting crops, which needs to be cultivated bit by bit.

However, some companies are now taking the route of forcing growth. I have always emphasized that you should do what you can with the money you have. I have never taken out a loan since I started my business, and this is why I think I am better than others. We bosses are different from ordinary people in that we have a heart that keeps fighting... I am in the machine tool business. This industry may not sound as glamorous as the Internet, but it is the heart of industry and an indispensable part of the real economy. Machine tools require continuous research and development and accumulation, and every technological breakthrough is the result of the hard work of countless people.

In this fast-paced society, new business models and new technologies emerge every day, which is dazzling. But I always believe that when running a business, we should not always think about overtaking on the curve, and we should not blindly pursue speed and scale.

The Internet and other industries have indeed brought great convenience to our lives and promoted economic development. But what I am worried about is that too much capital and attention flowing into these industries will lead to the neglect of the real economy and the marginalization of industries that really need time and energy to polish... Now I am starting to get involved in the financial industry, and many people know about it. There are many irregular online loan platforms on the Internet, which have made the entire industry a mess. I don’t run a platform myself, I provide funds for major companies and platforms... "Chen Yifeng took the microphone and began to read the script.

To be honest, he is not suitable for speaking in front of the camera. Sweat broke out on his forehead after he said a few words.

Although Chen Yifeng is always serious and fearless, he is always flawed. Some entrepreneurs don't have as big a business as him, but they can talk freely in front of the camera.

"Hehe, he has never taken out a loan, but I heard that he got all the money for his business from his wife's family. Isn't this just pretending to be rich?"

"He looks down on people who start businesses with loans, but he also lends money to others. He is really two-faced."

"People who look down on the Internet are just not capable of it. They are just saying the grapes are sour because they can't eat them here. What industry has nothing to do with the Internet now? Does lending have nothing to do with the Internet?"

"That's right. This is the domestic future development conference, not a show-off conference. What we say is as real as it gets. Who among those present doesn't know each other's background?"

“Whether it’s growing crops or taking a shortcut, as long as you can get money, it’s a good way.”

"I think his machine tool business is not profitable, so he is now lending money. Times are changing, and it is not okay to be too conservative."

Chen Yifeng thinks he is a very talkative person, but in fact he offends people every time he opens his mouth.

This statement immediately sparked a discussion among the crowd. (End of this chapter)