Chapter 328: Pointing the Way

What about the price?

Yes, this is also something they value most in their long-term cooperation. Moreover, if your price is lower than hers, under these equal conditions, they will definitely prioritize considering your side.

But price is, after all, a fairly sensitive figure, and the other side couldn't possibly tell us, nor do we know what their situation actually is.

So, in this situation, you should try to control your costs as much as possible, then lower your price, and there's also this point.

After Xiao Ming said this, he suddenly froze for a moment.

He didn't know whether this method and experience could actually be passed on to his daughter.

After all, after so many years in business, some methods really aren't suitable to be spoken openly.

Anything else?

Xiao Jingrou kept pressing him for answers, and she felt that Xiao Ming actually knew how to handle this.

But for some reason, he didn't directly say this method, which shows he still harbors some worry.

I don't know—if I teach you this way, will it steer you onto another path? But if I don't say it, then in this competition you simply won't be able to compete.

Dad, go ahead and tell me—what should we do?

Actually, saying this out loud really is rather despicable.

Despicable?

Exactly, if we really want to outcompete them, I would have to continually apply pressure and also create a negative reputation for them.

You mean I should exert some negative influence on Zong Mengni? Make people think that cooperating with her has no future—is that what you mean?

Exactly, that's what I mean, but there's also something you haven't realized, and it's also currently the most convenient point for Zong Mengni.

Dad, what is it?

Besides having a design studio, she also has a production line, and if these can be linked together, it would be very convenient for them, so I think they are likely to lean toward Zong Mengni's side.

So you're saying we basically have no hope, right?

No, it's not completely hopeless; if you really want to do this, you can only use these despicable tactics, so this is also a commonly used method in business.

After saying this, Xiao Jingrou merely nodded, half-understanding.

Before, she simply focused on designing her own clothes, and she never really considered other matters.

Now, bringing this up suddenly really makes him feel that, indeed, there are some things here that need to be settled.

I roughly understand your meaning; you don't need to keep going. I also know what to do next—rest assured, I'll handle this.

Okay, but I tell you, no matter what you do, you must be careful and cautious, and absolutely must not give the other side any leverage, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

Okay, I understand.

Alright, then since that's the case, you should seize the time, the two of you discuss again, then see if you can change the plan, or rather exchange it for a plan that lets the other side be more satisfied and more attractive, you two sisters, discuss it well.

Xiao Ming said this and then stood up.

He felt that they had already leaked enough, and moreover, continuing to say more would probably have little meaning.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yunzhe, standing outside the door, had already heard everything clearly.

At first, he hadn't thought of eavesdropping on their conversation; he just wanted to come up and chat with them, after all, they hadn't seen each other in a while.

But when he reached the door, he suddenly heard the three words 'Zong Mengni', which made him alert, and then, standing at the doorway, he also heard their conversation clearly.

Hearing Xiao Ming come out, Xiao Yunzhe hurriedly stood up and then returned to his own room.

What's wrong?

Geng Jing Shu was lying on the bed at this moment, holding a laptop, not knowing what she was doing.

Okay, nothing, just a bit sleepy—why aren't you sleeping yet?

Oh, I'm organizing some materials online.

Okay, I'm a bit sleepy, I'll go to sleep first.

Saying this, Xiao Yunzhe lay down directly on the bed, not even turning his head to look at her.

Xiao Ming came out of the room and then went straight back to his own room.

Now, in the study, only Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun remain, the two of them.

Sister, did you understand what Dad just meant?

I understood, but as a designer, speaking honestly, I've never used such methods in all this time.

But even if we don't use it, do we still have other methods?

Why don't you think about whether we can surpass them from other aspects?

Actually, the meaning just now is already clear: they have a production line, and the design studio is connected to it, making it a fully integrated operation, which would definitely lower costs.

So, in terms of price competition, we definitely can't beat them—is that what you mean?

No, that's right—by the way, have you ever had any contact with Zong Mengni before?

No, I haven't even seen what he looks like, and this design studio suddenly popped up, so I really have no idea.

Then should we first go scout out their strengths and weaknesses?

What do you mean? Are you saying you want to meet them? But don't forget, we are potential competitors in the same line, so meeting them now might not be very convenient.

What's inconvenient about it? Even if it's a peer visit, it seems like no big deal.

Hmm, but if you say that, then it indeed is a matter; if so, should I go look for him tomorrow?