Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 162 Zhao Ruilong's High Technology? My Good Business, Zhong Xiaoai's!

Han Bingyan is outspoken.

He ruthlessly slapped Zhong Xiaoai in the face on the spot.

Seeing that she seemed a little unconvinced, she immediately added insult to injury:

Do you think that any product with advanced technology and good functionality must be imported from the West?

"Does this mean that we Chinese will always be inferior to Westerners and will never be able to produce top-notch products?"

Zhong Xiaoai quickly said, "That's not what I meant. I just think it's unbelievable."

Han Bingyan chuckled.

"In the end, it's because they've been kneeling for so long that they can't straighten their backs anymore!"

"Subconsciously, we felt that our industrial strength was not good enough and our technological level was not high enough, so we could only produce some low- to mid-range industrial products."

"For example, clothing, shoes and socks, daily necessities, snacks and toys, ordinary machinery, etc., anything with a bit of high technology content, even if we can manufacture it, is not as advanced or reliable as the West."

Before Zhong Xiaoai could object, Han Bingyan shoved the earphones back into her ear.

"Listen a little longer!"

"Enjoy the high technology developed by the Chinese people themselves!"

Zhong Xiaoai bit her lip tightly.

She, who has always been proud and arrogant, is now being so bluntly criticized by her cousin to her face, and she is really not used to it.

But then I thought about it.

Without his father as a strong support, he would have no reason to be arrogant in the future.

Why not be more discreet and keep a low profile?

There will be many more times when I'm angrily confronted and scolded!

Take a sip of coffee, close your eyes, and enjoy some beautiful music.

The disappointment and frustration in my heart gradually dissipated.

Before I knew it, I had listened to three songs.

Until Han Bingyan raised her hand and patted her.

"Stop listening, all the dishes are served, hurry up and eat!"

Zhong Xiaoai took off her headphones.

I have little interest in the food in front of me.

Instead, he picked up the MP3 player and watched it carefully.

It has a delicate feel and exquisite workmanship.

The small screen can display the track and lyrics, as well as the remaining battery power.

"Bingyan, this thing shouldn't be on the market yet, right? I've never seen anyone use it, and I haven't seen it sold anywhere."

"Not yet, but soon."

Han Bingyan quickly explained:

"Huilong Electronics spent a huge sum of money to have us, the Central Radio and Television Network, help them shoot an advertisement. The original plan was to start the publicity and promotion before the Qixi Festival and officially launch the product."

"But plans can't keep up with changes. Currently, not only are foreign manufacturers' MP3 players being launched in China, but some manufacturers in Shenzhen are also developing them."

"So we can't wait until Qixi Festival. During the meeting this morning, General Manager Zhao said that the listing date will be moved up to May Day, so our promotional activities also have to be brought forward."

"Mr. Zhao?"

Zhong Xiaoai leaned forward, staring wide-eyed as she asked:

"You saw Zhao Ruilong?"

"Yes, he's a client of our advertising department. How could I not meet him? Besides, the MP3 player you have is one he gave us to try out."

"This is really good. How much does he plan to sell it for?"

"The nationwide unified price is 1280 yuan."

"What? 1280? That's so expensive! That's almost half a month's salary for me!"

"You get what you pay for! How can such advanced and useful electronic products be sold too cheaply?"

Han Bingyan cut a piece of steak, put it in her mouth, and said while chewing:

"And did you know that although the MP3 was first developed by Nanhan people in 1998, the most famous one is actually the American multimedia hardware manufacturer, Dimeng?"

"At the end of 1998, Dimeng launched the RIO-300. Although its performance and functions were not very good, it was a true MP3 player, priced at more than 300 yuan."

"Due to the overwhelming sales and the fact that music was downloaded for free from the Internet without permission or royalties, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) even filed a lawsuit against the Alliance."

"After more than half a year of fighting, in June of the year before last, the court ruled in favor of the alliance. Since then, many manufacturers have started to develop MP3 players, but they have not yet become popular in China due to their high price."

"Now that our Dragon Country is about to join the WTO, and with so many foreign manufacturers rushing in, Mr. Zhao wants to quickly go public, with slightly lower prices, focusing on the mid-to-high-end market, and avoiding vicious competition with those counterfeit manufacturers in Shenzhen!"

Zhong Xiaoai nodded slightly.

"I see!"

"But selling for over a thousand yuan is really not cheap!"

"Even in Beijing, it's almost equivalent to a month's salary for an average person."

"With such a high price, can it even find a market? No matter how advanced or user-friendly it is, it's still just an entertainment device for listening to music, not a mobile phone!"

After putting down her MP3 player, Zhong Xiaoai skillfully picked up a knife and fork and began cutting and eating her steak.

"Don't you understand this?"

"Although it's a dispensable entertainment tool, it won't matter if you don't buy one to listen to music."

"But have you ever considered that for people with certain economic means, they simply need to spend money to enjoy themselves?"

"Otherwise, why would so many people spend money to go to the movies, plays, and concerts, and buy better cars, clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, and so on?"

"And don't you think it's especially relaxing to listen to music on it when you're bored? Just based on that alone, it's bound to be very popular with young people, right?"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and said, "That's true. These exquisite, beautiful, and trendy electronic products are perfect as gifts, and their not-so-cheap price also makes them seem very classy."

"That's where Mr. Zhao's cleverness lies!"

Han Bingyan took a sip of juice and said with an admiring look:

"Do you know what General Manager Zhao said?"

He said, "Why do foreign products earn more money and make higher profits on the same type of goods?"

"The main reason is that foreign goods have brand advantages and the support of faith, and consumers pay money to buy a sense of superiority."

"Just like when it comes to telling time, buying a domestic watch and a Rolex will obviously bring a different feeling."

"Therefore, if Huilong Electronics wants to build a high-end domestic electronics brand, it cannot sell its first consumer electronics product too cheaply."

"Moreover, the product itself has a high development cost, and a high price is needed to recover the cost and make a profit for continued research and development and upgrades."

"Furthermore, the first impression of a brand is extremely important. If you win by being cheap from the start, the impression you give consumers will be that it's a cheap product, and it will be difficult to sell high-end products later."

"Like many of our domestic products, from the very beginning of their launch, they have focused on being high-quality and inexpensive. No matter how much they sell, they only make a small profit. If they want to go for the high-end route, consumers will not buy it."

"Therefore, Mr. Zhao's MP3 player cannot be sold too cheaply. If it is only sold for a few hundred yuan, it will be hard for people to believe that it is the most advanced high technology, and it will also be difficult to label it as high-end fashion and exclusive to the rich."

Zhong Xiaoai frowned slightly.

I thought to myself, Zhao Ruilong is actually so knowledgeable about business marketing?

Didn't he kill someone in a drunk driving accident after graduating from Handong University and serve seven years in prison?

Did he not stay idle during those seven years in prison, but instead spend his time reading and studying?

Otherwise, why would he be able to assist his father, Zhao Lichun, in writing a high-quality economic development plan?

And what makes him think he can help his future father-in-law, Lu Changsheng, come up with a strategy for military-civilian integration?

Think about it now.

Zhong Xiaoai realized that she had really underestimated Zhao Ruilong before.

They can thrive after being released from prison.

It's not just about background, but also about solid skills!

"By the way, when will this MP3 player be released for sale? I want to buy one as soon as possible."

"What else do you want to buy? I already have a new one at home, I'll give it to you. When we get home, I'll teach you how to use it!"

"Why is this so embarrassing?"

"Then this Western meal is on you."

"no problem!"

Zhong Xiaoai readily agreed.

She ate and thought at the same time.

After trying it out, I found that Zhao Ruilong's MP3 player is really good.

Once this product hits the market, it will likely generate extremely high sales.

Many people will inevitably buy them as gifts for their loved ones, bosses, clients, children, etc.

This way.

Isn't Huilong Group, owned by Zhao Ruilong and his sister, going to make a fortune again?

Consider their Huilong Group; they already have a very successful chain of internet cafes called Huilong.

Due to its high configuration, excellent service, and standardized operation, it has quickly become an industry leader.

You can walk into any store and almost always find it hard to get one.

Making a fortune like this, earning huge profits every day, and yet it's all legal and legitimate.

In contrast.

He and his family, along with Cai Chenggong, abused their power for personal gain and made money.

It's incredibly profitable, but it's also a scam that will eventually backfire and lead to imprisonment once the truth is revealed.

Since I already longed for a comfortable life, and now I'm stuck in the system, I've completely humiliated myself and can't make a living here.

Why not quit your job and start your own business?

In the future, no matter how much money I earn, as long as it's legal income, I can spend it however I want.

Unlike before, when buying cars, clothes, and cosmetics, you no longer need to be discreet and avoid attracting attention.

Once the idea was born, it became unstoppable.

"Bingyan, I'm thinking of quitting my job and starting my own business. What do you think?"

“I understand why you resigned. After all, without your uncle's support and with such a bad reputation, it must be hard for you to stay at your job. But what kind of business will you start after you resign?”

"Sell this one!"

Zhong Xiaoai picked up the MP3 player and said confidently:

"Didn't you say that President Zhao wanted to go public ahead of schedule?"

"Then I guess he should have quite a lot of stock on hand right now."

"Could you contact him for me later and see if he can give me a wholesale price? I'll quickly buy a large batch and stock up."

Han Bingyan looked completely bewildered.

"What? Hoard it? What are you going to do with it? Collect it?"

"of course not!"

Zhong Xiaoai said confidently:

"Before, because my dad was fighting with Zhao Lichun, I did dislike the Zhao siblings!"

"That crackdown on the internet cafe industry was actually my idea. Although it didn't bring down Huilong Internet Cafe, it helped them eliminate illegal internet cafes, purify the industry, and increase their market share."

"However, this incident has also given me a more comprehensive understanding of them. I think that this MP3 player, which they have put a lot of effort into developing, will definitely be a hot seller and in short supply after it is launched, just like how it is now difficult to find one in internet cafes!"

Han Bingyan was also very clever and immediately grasped the key point.

"So you want to stock up on goods now and sell them at a higher price when they become scarce in the future?"

"Yes, I want to be a scalper. I'll add three or five hundred yuan to each one, and I can make three or four hundred thousand yuan if I sell a thousand!"

"But what if we lose money?"

"How could I possibly lose money? Even if I sell it at the retail price instead of the wholesale price, I can still make a little money, right?"

"But there are risks involved in doing this. What if this MP3 player doesn't become a hit and sell well?"

"Zhao Ruilong spent a fortune on research and development and invested heavily in promotion. He's not afraid of failure, so what am I afraid of?"

Zhong Xiaoai has figured it out.

Given her current situation, making money is the only thing that matters.

She couldn't make it in the system, and she had no father or husband to rely on.

Besides going into business, what else can one do?

Moreover, she has considerable advantages in doing business.

My father served as an official for many years and accumulated a considerable network of connections.

In addition, friends and relatives around them will help out to some extent.

Roughly calculating, I can scrape together a few million to stockpile a batch of goods.

Zhong Xiaoai was confident that she could earn her first pot of gold with Zhao Ruilong's MP3 player.

but……

Her idea was still too novel.

This left Han Bingyan somewhat at a loss.

"Tsk tsk, making money off your old enemy's latest product, that's quite a novel idea!"

"Don't make it sound so scary. We're not enemies, just political rivals."

Zhong Xiaoai picked up a piece of beef.

"Now that they've won and we've lost, there's no need for further infighting!"

Han Bingyan asked anxiously, "What if he doesn't sell it to you?"

Didn't you say he had a broad perspective?

Zhong Xiaoai took a big bite of the beef and chewed it vigorously.

"I want to see if Zhao Ruilong really dares to do business with me, Zhong Xiaoai!!"