[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-starting-from-1993":3,"chapter-reborn-starting-from-1993-reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-68":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn Starting from 1993",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2357052,4611,"Chapter 68","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>“This is impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Dongling’s words, Xiang Ningwen immediately said, “Ning’s Trade Company must cover costs for tariffs, warehousing, promotion, advertising, and public relations—if we only get 20% profit, our final earnings will be far too low!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the resolute Xiang Ningwen, Li Dongling said to her, “If we reach an agreement, Ning’s Trade will not just represent the Silver Mink Mouse—Ning’s Trade will also be granted the agency rights for all other Dongling High-Tech products in Hong Kong and other regions!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Establishing company-owned stores and building sales channels is a long, costly process; in the short term—or even over the next three to five years—Dongling High-Tech can only open a limited number of directly managed stores domestically, and abroad must rely on the agent model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the most direct example: why have Hollywood’s seven major film studios thrived for decades, and why are they still the only seven? Other film companies have emerged, but all eventually had to depend on them—key is the distribution system!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a film company finishes production, it can’t go door-to-door to theaters—it needs a distributor who can launch a film simultaneously in hundreds or thousands of theaters across dozens of regions worldwide on the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s only the distributor’s first step; merely getting a film into theaters isn’t enough—afterward, the distributor will also produce and sell it on videotapes, discs, and other formats, which may earn even more than the theatrical release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A film that loses money during its theatrical run can still recoup all losses through videotape and disc distribution; after discs come paid TV channels, then free TV channels, earning more through advertising revenue sharing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the production company handles theater bookings alone, it might earn just one dollar—but with a distributor, it can earn fifty, and potentially even a hundred dollars later through merchandise and other follow-ups; even in the internet age, offline distribution channels can’t be fully replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, Dongling High-Tech will certainly build its own sales channels—even in the e-commerce era, physical stores remain among the most important outlets, let alone now; with a powerful promotional and sales network, even a terrible movie can earn hundreds of millions in box office, and even a lump of scrap metal can attract massive orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen shook her head; she was already preparing to stand up and leave. If the Silver Mink Mouse were a blockbuster, a 20% split might still leave Ning’s Trade with only 10% or less—but with massive sales volume, they could still make good money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Mechanical Silver Mink Mouse isn’t irreplaceable; in Hong Kong and other places, its fame outweighs its sales. Representing only the Silver Mink Mouse, she felt they’d make almost nothing—even the agency fee might turn into a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her expression, Li Dongling glanced at Yao Luoying, who placed a beautifully packaged gift box before Xiang Ningwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is one of Dongling High-Tech’s new products—Ning Zong, make your decision after you’ve seen it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen, who had already slightly risen from her seat, looked at the gift box, hesitated briefly, then sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The electronic pet device has a factory pre-sale price of $15 USD, equivalent to 120 RMB—such a high price naturally demands premium packaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the box, Xiang Ningwen saw inside the electronic pet device, along with the manual, two spare button batteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, she couldn’t help but pick it up; after reading the manual and turning it on, once she entered the interface, she looked up minutes later—just like Yao Luoying had done that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing her sore eyes, she noted the screen was only 1.5 inches—Ning’s Trade was an agency; she knew well enough how to judge product quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t sure if this device would become a blockbuster, but she knew it would sell—and likely be popular among young people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen’s background gave her access to material comforts far beyond those of ordinary girls; even she, who had used luxury goods and eaten fine rice, had been drawn in just now—how much more so others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ning’s Trade Company is willing to represent the electronic pet device with only a 20% profit split, and together with the Silver Mink Mouse, we are willing to pay 9.2 million HKD in agency fees—this is the maximum agency fee Ning’s Trade can offer after retaining working capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Ning’s Trade Company must secure exclusive agency rights for Dongling High-Tech’s products in Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan for the next three years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen was decisive by nature; once she made her decision, she hesitated no longer and laid down her strongest card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quiet discussion with Yao Luoying, Hu Zi, and others, Li Dongling said to Xiang Ningwen, “But Ning’s Trade must jointly invest sufficient promotional funds with Dongling High-Tech for the electronic pet device!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen agreed without hesitation, “I need some sample units to take back and distribute to distributors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she no longer thought of vacation—she only wanted to return to Hong Kong immediately, contact all distributors, and begin promoting and stocking the electronic pet device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dongling High-Tech must guarantee timely product supply!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Xiang Ningwen reminded Dongling High-Tech: the electronic pet device has low technical barriers; once it gains traction and sells wildly, knockoffs will inevitably appear—they must begin mass distribution at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Ningwen left even more hurriedly than she arrived; before boarding the plane in the provincial capital, she called Hong Kong’s Trade Company, instructing them to begin contacting all channel partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reaching an agreement with Ning’s Trade, every department at Dongling High-Tech sprang into action; the Dongling High-Tech Electronics Park began full-scale production of the electronic pet device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Dongling arrived at the electronics park, it was already bustling: multiple construction teams were erecting office buildings, dormitories, and activity centers, while in the temporary factories, production lines operated around the clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the current daily output?” Li Dongling asked Gao Peng, temporarily managing the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, the electronics park will hire professional managers, but for now, Dongling High-Tech executives must oversee operations—Gao Peng isn’t alone; Yao Luoying, Hu Zi, Zhang Ao, and others frequently come to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Current daily output for the electronic pet device is seven thousand units; production lines are still being added. If fully operational this week, daily output is projected to reach about fifteen thousand units—the warehouse already holds nearly three hundred thousand units!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Peng, with dark circles under his eyes, told Li Dongling—he’d been living at the park, handling problems and ensuring smooth production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dongling looked at Gao Peng. “Output must increase—by the time the electronic pet device officially launches, daily production must reach at least thirty thousand units!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty thousand?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Peng was startled; at that rate, within a month, the warehouse would be piled with over a million units—just thinking about it was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It might still not be enough,” Li Dongling said, watching the busy production lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Japan, Bandai, one of the world’s largest toy giants, was holding a conference call; Bandai’s second-generation leader, Yamashiro Makoto, listened as executives from around the globe reported one “disaster” after another—no good news at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Pinpin game console, co-developed with Apple, has sold fewer than 40,000 units globally; inventory backlog exceeds 460,000 units. If unsold, estimated losses will exceed $170 million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The executive in charge of Bandai’s game console business spoke with a trembling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Yamashiro Makoto succeeded his father, Yamashiro Naoharu, as Bandai’s second-generation leader, he had grown restless with Bandai’s focus on toys and anime—he aimed to dominate the game console industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pinpin game console was Bandai’s joint project with the famed Apple—but after spending vast sums, he ended up with this piece of junk. Whether it becomes Apple’s black mark is beside the point; right now, Yamashiro Makoto is tormented because this product has caused Bandai’s revenue to plunge 8%, with losses exceeding $15.6 million—the worst in Bandai’s history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, Bandai’s once-reliable toy business, which had provided steady cash flow, was now selling poorly—revenue dropped by $200 million in the United States alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game console failed, toys weren’t selling, and as Bandai’s performance collapsed, its stock price plummeted. Calls demanding Yamashiro Makoto step down grew louder, even his own father, Yamashiro Naoharu, expressed dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hastily ended the call, covering his face, feeling profound exhaustion—if Bandai’s performance doesn’t improve, it’s not just about whether he stays or goes—whether the Yamashiro family can even hold onto Bandai is now in question!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yamashiro family’s equity in Bandai had shrunk to just 10%; if the stock price fell further, Yamashiro Makoto might be ousted from the very company his family founded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Yamashiro, a Hong Kong trading company wants to partner with us to distribute a new product!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office door opened; an assistant entered and placed an electronic pet device before Yamashiro Makoto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the device, Yamashiro Makoto—who had never cared much for toys—glanced at it briefly. Seeing its plastic casing and simple gameplay, he lost interest immediately and said casually, “Let the marketing department handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a large Hong Kong mall, today happened to be Sunday; many families had come shopping, filling the mall with crowds—but the busiest spots were undoubtedly the toy and snack counters.\u003C\u002Fp>",1554,"2026-06-21T04:42:08.057Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1182ceb7c41782a27d4dda84c23651e21704885928d7fb66f99b60bd2dddc593","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-69","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-67",989,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-starting-from-1993-cover.jpg"]