Chapter 273 Express Delivery Business
Chen Yang walked out of the office, picked up his phone, and dialed Zhu Que's number.
"Zhu Que," Chen Yang asked, "how is the inquiry about the express delivery business going?"
Zhu Que immediately replied, "Celestial Venerable, regarding the express delivery business, it is indeed a bit troublesome."
"Currently, all express delivery services are influenced by Ma San Zhong. Not only are they unwilling to accept business from our Yang Yang Yang company in the Qingzhou City area, but other regions are also reluctant.
"Clearly, they still fear Ma San Zhong. His influence and network in the express delivery industry are too strong, and he has many informants."
Chen Yang snorted and said, "Does this mean that for the company to continue developing, we must compromise with that Ma San Zhong?"
Zhu Que chuckled and said, "Celestial Venerable, I would like to recommend someone to you. He currently operates a very small express delivery business of his own, but I believe this person might be able to help us."
Chen Yang asked, "Who is this person?"
Zhu Que explained, "His name is Wu Feng. A year ago, he was quite well-known in the express delivery industry. However, his business suddenly went bankrupt, and all his express delivery operations were acquired by Ma San Zhong. I think we could have a chat with Wu Feng."
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Alright, let's go there now!"
Chen Yang went downstairs to the parking lot, where Zhu Que was already waiting in a black SUV.
The two got into the car and drove straight to the suburbs of Qingzhou City.
On the way, Zhu Que explained, "Captain, we are still investigating the people who swapped our goods. However, those individuals are very cautious and might have already fled abroad.
"I have already contacted overseas branches of the Heavenly Doctor Hall to search for their whereabouts. I estimate we should have results within two days.
"Once these individuals are found, they will be escorted back. At that time, the lost goods and the company's reputation can be fully recovered."
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Good, the biggest problem now is to resolve the company's express delivery business."
Zhu Que nodded and said, "Yes, although Wu Feng seems to have fallen on hard times now, he had a very deep understanding of the express delivery industry before and even owned his own express delivery company. He has a conflict with Ma San Zhong, so he is indeed someone we can win over."
Soon, the car arrived at a dilapidated factory on the outskirts.
Several large trucks were parked around the steel plant. As Chen Yang walked in, he saw that the small steel plant was filled with various packaged boxes.
In the center was a room, very simply furnished. The door was wide open.
Chen Yang walked into the room and said, "Is Mr. Wu Feng at home?"
But there was no answer from inside the room.
Chen Yang walked in and looked at the simple room, which was indeed decorated very warmly.
The walls were covered with maps, with red lines marking routes between various provinces and cities. The table was littered with books about the express delivery industry, such as "How to Open Up the Last Mile" and "A Discussion on Express Delivery and the Lifeline of the Nation."
Chen Yang smiled upon seeing these books, clearly indicating that the owner of this room was indeed in the express delivery business!
Just then, footsteps sounded, and a man with one arm missing stood at the doorway.
His eyes held a degree of vigilance. He said to Chen Yang, "Who are you? What are you here for?"
Chen Yang nodded to Wu Feng and said, "Hello, Mr. Wu Feng. We are here to discuss express delivery matters with you."
Upon hearing this, Wu Feng shook his head and said, "I'm not taking it, I can't take it. Right now, I only handle large item logistics and express delivery. You should find a regular express delivery company!"
Chen Yang chuckled and sat down directly on the sofa. He said to Wu Feng, "Mr. Wu, to be frank, we are representatives of Yang Yang Yang Live Streaming Company. We are looking for you to discuss express delivery for our company's goods."
"You must have heard that over a million pieces of our company's goods were swapped. Even more infuriating is that the express delivery personnel are not only not apologizing, but they are also using this to extort us into investing in our company.
"Our Yang Yang Yang company has also considered building our own logistics system, but it would take too long, at least two months.
"We have found Mr. Wu Feng now hoping to ask for your help. After we cooperate, the construction of our Yang Yang Yang company's logistics system will be handed over to you. Are you interested in cooperating?"
Wu Feng's eyes flickered with hesitation as he listened to Chen Yang. After twenty seconds, he sighed.
Wu Feng sighed and said, "Sir, I am very sorry, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I am powerless."
"Your company has offended Ma San Zhong. I suggest you have a good talk with Ma San Zhong.
"If you can give up some profit, give up some interest. Ma San Zhong is not someone to be trifled with. If you offend him, even if you build your own logistics system in the future, it will be affected."
Chen Yang shook his head helplessly upon hearing this.
Zhu Que, standing beside him, said to Wu Feng, "Mr. Wu Feng, what you said is truly disappointing."
"We investigated you. You were a former soldier, you had brothers who would have risked their lives for you, and you once wanted to lead everyone to prosperity. Now the opportunity has come, and you are afraid of a Ma San Zhong?"
Wu Feng sneered upon hearing this and apologized to Zhu Que, "You have indeed investigated very thoroughly, but do you know how many times I have tried and failed over the past year?!"
"I once had millions in assets, but in the end, I ended up with nowhere to live, forcing my daughter and granddaughter to live in a place like this with me!
"I haven't given up.
"But at my age, I have come to terms with things. This is not a matter of giving up or not giving up, but I am truly no match for him.
"All express delivery is now under his control. It is impossible to build our own express delivery system in a short period. With only your Yang Yang Yang company, I cannot possibly contend with Ma San Zhong."
Chen Yang laughed and held up a finger, "Mr. Wu Feng, I don't think you have heard our conditions yet."
"It's like this: our Yang Yang Yang company ships at least one million orders every day. We will give you 1.5 yuan per order, meaning we will pay you at least 1.5 million yuan in express delivery fees daily.
"Furthermore, if you are short on cash, our company can pay you one month's express delivery fees in advance."
Wu Feng was shocked by the figure of one million orders. He suddenly looked up and at Chen Yang in disbelief, saying, "Can your company guarantee one million orders every day?"
Chen Yang nodded and said, "At least one million orders! More than that on busy days. So, what do you say? Consider it!"
Wu Feng suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with hope and excitement. He nodded and said, "If it's at least one million orders a day, then I can re-establish an express delivery company within three days.
"Ma San Zhong's sphere of influence is only within the entire Jiang Province. I only need to establish express delivery points across the entire Jiang Province and connect with express delivery points in other provinces and cities. There will be no trouble outside Jiang Province.
"I have dealt with them before and can complete this company within three days."
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "One day. You complete all this in one day, and then all of our Yang Yang Yang company's goods will be entrusted to you.
"Moreover, we can pay you an upfront basic express delivery fee of 45 million yuan."
Wu Feng suddenly straightened his chest, gritting his teeth, he said, "Okay, one day. Tomorrow afternoon, I will bring people to your company's warehouse. Hand over all the shipping orders to me, and I guarantee that it will be no slower than any other express delivery company!"