Blockade!
The general manager of the department store opposite was stunned, and then cautiously asked,
"Boss, Wang Yu only has two products. It's just a small-time operation. Do we need to take it so seriously?"
A blockade consumes connections and resources.
Moreover, a province-wide blockade requires a great deal of favors!
"Hmph! A small-time operation?" Zhu Wanli snorted coldly. "What do you know?
That electric kettle and electric fan have aesthetically pleasing designs and are very different from ordinary products. They clearly share a consistent style and were likely produced by the same manufacturer.
Furthermore, both products are incredibly advanced in terms of technology and craftsmanship, far surpassing their counterparts on the market.
We absolutely must control such a manufacturer. If they can produce electric kettles and electric fans, they can produce other things.
Do I need to tell you how much profit and potential there is in the home appliance market?"
Zhu Wanli's words immediately made the portly general manager nod repeatedly.
That's right, the home appliance market is incredibly profitable these days!
"In short, no matter what, we must get the supplier behind him firmly in our grasp. Immediately notify all channels throughout the province that they are not to sell their products, and use all our resources to prevent their products from being sold!
I want to see their products completely unsellable! Let's see how long this kid can remain defiant?"
Hearing Zhu Wanli's string of orders, the胖 general manager repeatedly agreed.
He hastily assured that he would arrange things urgently, and of course, there was no shortage of flattery, such as the boss being far-sighted and wise.
...
A week passed quickly. During this week, the direct sales outlets of the Jiangyang Automobile Factory were still doing very well. Although not as crowded as the first day, it was still quite lively.
Many people came for the unique electric kettle. Of course, the high-quality, affordable, and innovative electric fan also attracted many people. As for the fuel-assisted vehicles, more and more people started to purchase them.
After all, the vehicles that were previously gifted to the post office and the public security bureau served as the best advertisements as they moved through the streets for deliveries and patrols.
Everything was developing in a positive direction, except for the department store people who were everywhere proclaiming that they would not allow any of Wang Yu's products into their sales channel system.
Well, these channels mainly included state-owned department stores, supply and marketing cooperatives, food and grain stores, and other retail outlets of various sizes across the region.
When they said blockade, they really meant it, showing no mercy.
However, Wang Yu didn't seem to care much about this. He had never planned to rely on these platforms anyway. Those who acted like arrogant big shots would eventually be submerged in the long river of history, and he was too lazy to bother with them.
Instead, Wu Lingling had been very active these days, running around and even managing to set up a trading company.
After all, as an agent for the automobile factory, she couldn't just run a makeshift operation.
However, it was strange that she didn't seem to be hiring anyone, and the entire company was like an empty shell company.
Wang Yu was curious but didn't inquire. He knew this woman was not a simple character and must have her own considerations.
He just didn't know what she was busy with.
...
Stretching his arms, Wang Yu's joints popped with a crisp sound.
He poured himself a full cup of tea in the enamel mug in front of him, rubbing his tired eyes.
The stack of design blueprints before him was the result of his efforts in the past few days.
"It should be about done. The next step is to find a contract manufacturer," Wang Yu muttered to himself. His own direct sales points indeed needed new products.
Moreover, with the upcoming Dongzhou Industrial Expo, he really needed some impressive items.
Not just good items, but absolute game-changers!
Damn it, the folding spring bed in the office is really uncomfortable to sleep on.
After he finished his work, he would definitely buy a bigger house and move out. It wasn't good to always sleep on the floor in the office.
He didn't know how long Wu Lingling would occupy his room, and when Wang Ling grew up, he, as her brother, would need to give her some personal space...
As Wang Yu was lost in thought, Feng Daochun walked into his office with a cheerful expression.
"Little factory manager, great news! We're in the newspaper!" Feng Daochun's mouth was wide open in a smile, appearing very happy.
"Oh? Let me see."
Wang Yu was surprised and quickly took a stack of newspapers from Feng Daochun.
Good heavens, there were three of them.
One was a local daily newspaper from Jiangyang County, which reported on the automobile factory's investment promotion conference and new product launch, as well as their previous unconditional donations and disaster relief efforts. Finally, it also detailed the grand opening of their direct sales outlets.
Well, being a local media outlet, the advertising effect should be good.
The other one carried more weight, it was the provincial Guanjian Evening News, but it only mentioned the automobile factory's outstanding performance during the previous earthquake relief efforts in a formulaic manner.
However...
Wang Yu carefully read the content of the newspaper. The article particularly highlighted his contribution to the rescue efforts by working tirelessly overnight to restore power.
Not only were there effusive words of praise, but there were also many details unknown to outsiders.
"Strange? Did someone from our side submit an article or agree to an interview?" Wang Yu was a bit puzzled. The praise in the article was too direct, and more importantly, many details were not supposed to be known by outsiders.
"I'm not very clear about that," Feng Daochun shook his head. "And look at this one."
Feng Daochun pointed to the last newspaper, which was entirely in English?
Amidst the pages of English text were some photos, actually pictures of Wang Yu visiting the Qinglu Group's production base. He wondered when they were taken.
"What the hell is going on?" Wang Yu was stunned.
With his skills from his previous life, he could naturally understand the English. It was a report about him defeating the so-called doctor.
The headline was very clickbait-y: "Local Expert Defeats Foreign Doctor."
The general content was about how the overseas-educated doctor from Qinglu Group, a powerful figure, was defeated by a local expert, a man of the soil.
Damn it, that guy might be a foreign doctor, but I'm not a local expert! My degree certificate is genuine, and writing my thesis back then took a lot of brainpower...
Wang Yu's thoughts were beyond Feng Daochun's understanding. Seeing his constantly changing expression, he thought he was in a state of pleasant surprise.
"Little factory manager, this is great news! We've become famous overseas. Qinglu Group is a behemoth, and we've gained fame by association.
Why didn't you tell us about the remarkable things you did back then?"
"Nonsense, if I told you, wouldn't you come up with a bunch of so-called insightful plans again?" Wang Yu looked at Feng Daochun and shook his head with a wry smile.
"Don't be so happy. This article was only published in the entertainment section. It's probably like those gossip sessions our aunties have, talking about Mrs. Zhang's family, Mr. Li's affairs, or how shameless Mrs. Wang is. It's just for people's amusement."
"Regardless, it's still a step forward for us." Feng Daochun said joyfully, "In the entire Jiangyang County, no, perhaps the entire province, there isn't any enterprise that has been reported by foreign media!"
"Come on, fame attracts trouble, just like pigs grow fat. It's not necessarily a good thing." Wang Yu smiled and shook his head, about to say something more when Old Sun from the reception room suddenly arrived.
"Little factory manager, something's wrong! A group of people has blocked our main entrance menacingly."