Chapter 345: 341. Huamei Group is Mine Too (Please subscribe, monthly tickets!)

On the afternoon of the third day, Zhang Ran received a call from Zhao Lifeng.

"It seems the call I made last time had some effect, doesn't it? How is the discussion on your end going? Give me a straight answer on whether you're cooperating or not," Zhang Ran said with a smile, assuming a result had already been reached.

Zhao Lifeng said calmly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, we are still in the middle of discussions here."

Zhang Ran's expression changed instantly, and his voice turned cold, "Is Chairman Zhao playing games with me? Or do you think I, Zhang Ran, was just trying to scare you before?"

"Please don't be angry, Mr. Zhang. I didn't expect Fengli Group to have become like this either; perhaps it really is time for a change," Zhao Lifeng said softly.

Zhang Ran understood what Zhao Lifeng meant immediately, but he said, "What does Chairman Zhao mean by this? The internal affairs of your Fengli Group are your business; I only want the result."

Zhao Lifeng suddenly laughed, "Mr. Zhang, although I don't know what you are planning, I know your goal is definitely not simple."

"And although our Fengli Group cannot be said to be your only target for cooperation, it is your best one. I believe Mr. Zhang is certainly clear on this point."

"Perhaps the reason Mr. Zhang was willing to appear at the Internet Conference was also for the sake of our Fengli Group, right?"

Hearing this, Zhang Ran smiled, "After saying so much, Chairman Zhao still doesn't want to trust me. Fine, I can tell you what my goal is now, but is Chairman Zhao prepared?"

The purpose of Zhao Lifeng's call this time was also for this; Zhang Ran had sensed it. Now was the time to make a decision, so he was no longer prepared to hide it.

"I am prepared, Mr. Zhang, please speak. As long as your goal is consistent with our Fengli Group, then this cooperation will be reached very quickly," Zhao Lifeng said.

"Some time ago, Li Yiting exposed the Zhang Ran System, which also included your Fengli Group. Isn't Chairman Zhao curious if there are others?" Zhang Ran said with a chuckle.

Zhao Lifeng was startled, then said, "Please enlighten me, Mr. Zhang."

"Huamei Group," Zhang Ran said slowly, naming a name.

Zhao Lifeng's eyes narrowed; this was something he truly hadn't expected. Huamei?

Back when he was still an office worker, it was already a giant in the Huaxia business world, and in recent years, under the leadership of Huang Lin, it had captured more than half of the Huaxia home appliance retail market.

Even with the sudden rise of e-commerce, Huamei's status remained unshakable.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lifeng suddenly asked, "What does Mr. Zhang mean?"

"You know some of my circumstances, so I still have to go to some trouble to take back what belongs to me. Does Chairman Zhao understand now?" Zhang Ran said softly.

Zhao Lifeng took a deep breath and said, "I understand. Mr. Zhang is preparing to compete with Huamei online, but Mr. Zhang, there is something I don't know whether I should say or not."

"What is there that cannot be said?" Zhang Ran said.

"Although I am in e-commerce and I am very optimistic about e-commerce, up until now, for things like large home appliances, e-commerce is still far inferior to offline."

"When buying these things, everyone is still willing to go to the store to purchase them rather than looking at pictures online to buy," Zhao Lifeng said.

Zhang Ran said indifferently, "I know this. I'm not trying to crush Huamei, just competing normally."

"Also, who said we don't have an offline market? It's just not big enough in the appliance sector yet, but it's enough to use."

Zhang Ran's words left Zhao Lifeng shocked again. One Huamei wasn't enough?

Or is it...?

"Mr. Zhang, I hope you can come here in person tomorrow. I need your help," Zhao Lifeng said in a deep voice.

He didn't say any other polite pleasantries and stated his situation directly. He was here to seek help this time; it wasn't worth saying pleasantries for the sake of so-called face.

Especially in front of Zhang Ran, it was even more meaningless!

And Zhao Lifeng didn't feel it was shameful to say these things in front of Zhang Ran.

Although in business competition, Zhao Lifeng would act as he should when facing Zhang Ran and wouldn't do anything stupid because of some sentiment.

But in the end, Zhang Ran was still someone Zhao Lifeng admired, so he felt no embarrassment at all saying this.

Zhang Ran chuckled, "Aren't you afraid I'll take the opportunity to..."

Before Zhang Ran could finish his sentence, Zhao Lifeng said, "Although our Fengli Group has some idiots, it's not all idiots. Besides, I will go talk to them when the time comes, and there won't be any major changes in Fengli Group."

Zhang Ran smiled and didn't say much more, only saying, "I can help you, but you have to agree to one condition."

"What condition?" Zhao Lifeng asked.

"Do not let Galaxy Capital be forced out, but at the same time, limit their say. This term is for one year. Can you do that?" Zhang Ran said softly.

Zhao Lifeng didn't know what kind of conflict Zhang Ran had with Galaxy Capital, but he knew this was the time he needed to make a choice.

"I can, I agree," Zhao Lifeng said firmly.

"Then it's settled. I'll set off tonight and should arrive in Lin'an tomorrow morning," Zhang Ran said.

"I'll have someone pick you up at the airport then," Zhao Lifeng said.

"No need, I'm not taking a plane, I'm driving."

"Uh... alright." Zhao Lifeng stopped talking.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Ran thought for a moment and dialed Meng He's number to tell him about the matter and also gave some instructions.

In the afternoon, Zhang Ran said to the two little ones, "Grandpa is going out tonight to handle some business. You two must listen to Mom at home, okay?"

"No, I want to go too. I want to go with Grandpa," Susu grabbed Zhang Ran's arm and wouldn't let go.

Zhang Xiaotao was the same, hugging Zhang Ran's other arm, but he was naughtier and hung his whole body on it, feet off the ground.

Now the two little ones were quite affectionate toward Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran was left with no choice by them, thought for a moment and said, "Alright then, you two can come with Grandpa, but you have to promise Grandpa not to run around, understand?"

"Got it, Grandpa is the best!"

"Grandpa is the best!"

Immediately, the two little ones both kissed Zhang Ran on the cheek to show their happiness.

When eating dinner that night, Zhang Ran mentioned that he was going to Lin'an, and Zhang Sicheng and the others all wore thoughtful expressions.

What big thing was their old man going to do again?

Last time he said he was going on a business trip, and then the entire Yaotian Pharmaceutical changed hands. Now he's going on a business trip again?