Chapter 253

"Chen Yang, ah, as far as I know, there is already an online third-party payment platform domestically. They have already gained a certain reputation and user base

He was thinking, the e‑commerce ads of the Public Pass agricultural products trading company have already been blasted out loudly; he should seize the moment and, in the quickest way, push the online sales platform onto the market so more people will know and use it.

But Chen Yang insisted on waiting until his own third‑party payment platform was built before acting, which undoubtedly adds difficulty and time cost to the promotion of e‑commerce.

He felt that Chen Yang, as an entrepreneur, was still too young.

Chen Yang also understood Liu Jianghua's doubts and explained: "Governor, using someone else's platform comes with many barriers. There's even a chance we could make their platform popular, only to be discarded by them in the end."

"Currently e‑commerce in the country is still in a developmental stage; nobody has the conditions to move forward quickly. In this stagnant phase, we should first build our own third‑party payment platform, putting our fate in our own hands. Isn't that a better choice?"

Liu Jianghua thought for a moment and felt Chen Yang made sense. The Public Pass agricultural products trading company had placed large ads on TV, newspapers, and bus companies, yet the results remained unsatisfactory, showing that the current stage indeed lacks ideal promotion conditions.

"Then when can you get this third‑party payment platform up and running?"

"It's still just an idea; the specifics of how to operate it may need further study." Chen Yang only knew that a third‑party payment platform is the most crucial part of e‑commerce, but he had no relevant experience.

Liu Jianghua hadn't expected Chen Yang to still not have started; he felt a bit disappointed and said: "You have no preparation at all. If competitors seize the market first, how would you respond?"

Chen Yang spoke confidently: "In the future, e‑commerce will face several billion domestic customers; trying to dominate alone is impossible."

"On the contrary, I think the urgent priority is to perfect our own hardware. The public's eyes are sharp. If our company has a more complete online‑and‑offline sales platform than competitors, a safer payment system, a more efficient logistics and delivery system, and a more perfect after‑sales service, they will naturally choose us."

"Good!" Liu Jianghua, hearing this, also gave Chen Yang a thumbs‑up. In business competition, besides external marketing image, internal hardware strength is more important. He began to look forward to the future of this e‑commerce platform.

After a pause, Liu Jianghua asked Chen Yang again: "Do you have any difficulties that the provincial government could help you solve?"

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang immediately beamed and said: "Governor, if the province could help us resolve the approval procedures for the third‑party payment platform, that would be a timely help indeed!"

Liu Jianghua also anticipated Chen Yang would come to him for this issue, but he didn't immediately agree; instead he said: "This matter needs to wait until we return to the province for a meeting discussion before we can give you an answer. You can first prepare the relevant documents."

"Okay, we will certainly prepare all the required documents." Chen Yang also understood that haste makes waste. The approval of a third‑party payment platform is strict and complicated, involving many issues, so Liu Jianghua couldn't just nod offhand. But if the province gives the green light, it will definitely be much smoother than applying under the company's name.

Liu Jianghua felt this trip to research the Public Pass agricultural products trading company was not in vain. Chen Yang, this young man, has ambition, ideals, and foresight. The company's interior is also vibrant. Such a dynamic young enterprise is the future of Dongjiangsheng's economic development.

After seeing off Liu Jianghua and Huo Yunyan, Chen Yang held a private meeting with Shen Anna.

The meeting's topic was: whether to apply for the third‑party payment platform under the name of the Public Pass agricultural products trading company, or to establish a new financial company to handle it.

Shen Anna's suggestion was to set up a new financial company. She said: "If our e‑commerce platform merges with the third‑party payment platform, financial supervision will become very strict, which to some extent will constrain the e‑commerce platform's development. Moreover, the brand images of the two platforms would be tied together. If one platform runs into trouble, the other will be affected as well. Therefore, from a long‑term strategic planning perspective, keeping the two platforms separate is the best choice."

Chen Yang thought it over carefully and also found it reasonable. But he lacked the energy to create another financial investment company. So he proposed to Shen Anna: "Let Xinghui Financial Investment Company apply for this third‑party payment platform, how about that?"

"Sure!" Shen Anna also agreed with Chen Yang's proposal. "It just so happens that you also have shares there and can speak up. Moreover, Yexin has broad social connections. Even if the province doesn't support us, she should be able to handle the approval process."

Seeing Shen Anna also agree, Chen Yang called Yexin and asked her to come to the Public Pass agricultural products trading company.

Upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted to entrust the third‑party payment platform to Xinghui Financial Investment Company, Yexin was very happy.

"You little brat, it seems I didn't spoil you for nothing. If this third‑party payment platform can be pulled off, I won't have to watch the stock market every day—I can just lie at home counting money."

Chen Yang reminded her: "Yexin, if you want to lie at home counting money, you first need to build the platform and then capture enough market share. Otherwise, it's just daydreaming."

"You still don't trust me to handle things?" Yexin gave Chen Yang a sideways glance; she admitted she's not as good at stock trading, but capital operations are her forte.

"Then I'll wait for your good news!" Seeing her full confidence, Chen Yang felt a bit more relieved. After all, the third‑party payment platform determines the upper limit of the Public Pass agricultural products trading company's e‑commerce platform. If it can't be built, we'll have to look to others' faces in the future.

Yexin said: "What's the rush? You first need to tell me what this third‑party payment platform is called."

"Let's call it Public Pass!" Chen Yang actually also wanted to call it Alipay, but he feared that name had already been trademarked. If Ma Zong later sued us in court, it would be all for nothing.

"Public Pass? Not bad!" Seeing Chen Yang had already decided on the name, Yexin got up to leave. "I'll first inquire about the provincial leaders' meeting outcome. If they're willing to provide support, we'll just go about it the simplest way."

Chen Yang knew she was well‑informed, so he didn't press further.