Chapter 632 Suddenly Slapped Fu Jianhui in the Face
Cao Chong was completely stunned, his ears were buzzing, and it seemed like someone was stirring with a stirring stick in his mind.
The director surnamed Hu was still explaining: "Mr. Cao, I really can't help it. At first, I was asked to interview you by the superiors, but now it seems that a certain leader has intervened, saying that we are a news program, and it is for people all over the country. If a focus program mentions a certain company too clearly, the suspicion of advertising will be too serious, and I’m afraid it will be difficult to explain. I am also a soft-spoken person, and I really can’t make the decision. I just argued your case for you on the phone. But...so the superiors have temporarily decided to cancel your interview this time, alas, I can only say sorry."
Cao Chong actually didn't hear clearly what the other party was saying, but he still heard the last sentence clearly, "The superiors have temporarily decided to cancel your interview."
His mood at the moment was like riding a roller coaster. He finally reached the top of the peak, but was pushed down from the top before he could even look down at the scenery at his feet. It's a roller coaster going up, but it's a bungee jumping down.
Cao Chong asked unwillingly: "Director Hu, is there really no room for return?"
"I'm afraid this is really not going to work. The attitude from above is very firm. The director of our news department just informed me directly and did not come to discuss with me." Director Hu felt guilty and ate and drank Cao Chong twice. It was nothing, but before leaving, Cao Chong stuffed everyone a big red envelope, but this matter turned out to be dirty again, and he was really worried.
"But Mr. Cao, you don't have to be too sad. Although the name of your company cannot appear directly and cannot be used for today's interview, the leaders above have given considerable recognition to this emerging industry of yours, saying that you are Serving the country and the people means solving problems for the government, and the involvement of private capital in the government's public affairs is worthy of vigorous promotion and promotion."
When Cao Chong heard this, he was still slightly refreshed.
What I thought before was that if he ate meat and Shi Lei drank soup, the distance between the two companies would be greater. But now, it is difficult to leave Qixuan behind, but the driving force of the industry is still there. At worst, everyone will continue to run on the same starting line. After all, Chongbai still has a slight advantage over Qixuan. Although it suffered some impacts some time ago, as long as the government is optimistic about this project and even gives the green light to vigorously promote it, then the influence of Cao Chong's previous offending people can be eliminated. Mixing can at least get a pretty good Series A financing.
However, it was cheaper for Shi Lei.
After hanging up the phone, Cao Chong looked at Shi Lei with more and more resentment in his eyes. He almost gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Shi, congratulations. You really got it right. Our interview has been withdrawn. It seems that This time our two companies will stand on the same starting line and compete head-on."
From what Cao Chong said on the phone, the people from the three venture capital companies had roughly understood the outcome, but after Cao Chong said these words himself, they all turned their attention to Shi Lei.
It seems that not only did Shi Lei not lie, but he indeed received more accurate information than them. As for Shi Lei's statement that he actively refused the CCTV interview, it is irrelevant.
But Cao Chong didn't think so. He squinted his eyes and stared at Shi Lei. He felt that the reason why Chong Bai's interview was removed was entirely due to Shi Lei. Even if CCTV is planning to interview Shi Lei, and Chongbai and Qixuan also appear in the news, it is still better than both companies not showing their faces.
Mentioning Chongbai in the news, and not mentioning Chongbai, but just acknowledging the contribution of this emerging industry, are definitely two different things. At least, at the capital level, they are two different things. It will at least affect the price of the next three rounds of financing.
"Mr. Shi, I don't understand why you had to refuse this interview when you had the opportunity to appear on the news network? Even if you want to bring us down, you can't kill the enemy by one thousand and hurt yourself by eight hundred. Means?" Cao Chong said angrily to Shi Lei.
Shi Lei smiled and said: "Mr. Cao, I think you are overthinking. I just said it casually. In the end, it was the CCTV people who made the decision themselves. I didn't know that CCTV interviewed you before, so we couldn't talk about it. We have killed a thousand enemies, and I don’t think our Qi Xuan will suffer any losses from this, so we can’t talk about losing eight hundred to ourselves.”
"Don't talk nonsense here. Just one of your casual words directly caused our interview to go to waste. Mr. Shi is still here pretending to be nonchalant. But don't think that you can defeat us in this way. Let's pay homage to the original Just ahead of your announcement, even if this interview is canceled, we are still ahead of you. Moreover, we have already operated the market in the Imperial City quite maturely. It will not be easy for you to seek development in the Imperial Capital. Shi Sir, I don’t understand very much. Your original plan was clearly to land in the Demon City, and the Demon City is your second stop. Why did you suddenly change your strategy and want to fight us directly in the Imperial Capital?”
"Haha, Mr. Cao, you are so... haha, so humorous. I always thought that when we arrived in the imperial capital, visiting you would be a process of mutual compensation. After all, it is difficult for such a big city to be occupied by a single brand. After all, the bicycle delivery capacity of these companies is limited. Once we come, we can spread the situation in the imperial capital as soon as possible and let major cities across the country see the convenience of urban bicycles. This is the best way to promote the development of our entire industry. . Why do you think I came to the emperor just to compete with you? I am running a business, and I am not here to be angry with you, Mr. Cao."
"Then why did you reject the other party even though you had a great opportunity to appear on CCTV?!"
"This is our company's business strategy, so there's no need to explain it to Mr. Cao, right?" Shi Lei still smiled.
However, the people from the three venture capital companies, as well as the female boss, all heard some overtones from the conversation between the two of them.
"You don't need to explain anything to me, but don't think that you can take advantage of this. Chongbai will always be ahead of your Qixuan!"
A strange smile appeared on Shi Lei's face, and he said: "Let's wait until the news comes out the day after tomorrow before saying this. Moreover, I never think that Qixuan has ever fallen behind Chongbai. It didn't happen before, it won't happen now, and it won't happen in the future. Not at all. What I hope to see is to make this industry bigger. Only when the industry is big enough can we be good enough. Well, Mr. Cao, it seems that you have a big prejudice against me. In the magic city, you will be good enough. You attacked me with nonsense words, and now that we have met in the imperial capital, you still look like we are fighting to the death. Since this is the case, I will take my leave first."
After that, Shi Lei stood up, smiled and nodded at the three venture capital companies, and said, "Everyone, it seems that today is not destined to be a pleasant exchange. I'll take my leave now."
Seeing that Shi Lei was leaving, and that he was leaving suddenly, people from the three venture capital companies looked at each other, always feeling that there was something that Shi Lei had not said.
Fu Jianhui tried to persuade him to stay: "Mr. Shi, don't leave in a hurry. Why don't you stay and get familiar with me?"
"I know enough about Mr. Fu that I can clearly tell Mr. Fu that Qixuan will not accept any investment from Aitou Factory."
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