Chapter 1993 The Art of Taking a Stand

When two tigers fight, what will be the outcome?

The answer is simple.

The stronger one wins!

Just like the line Actor Liang said in The Grandmaster.

The character for 'person'—one stroke left, one stroke right.

The one who is right stands; the one who is wrong falls!

Huang Guangyu understood clearly: if Zhao Fusheng personally entered the fray and truly ventured into the home appliance sales industry, leveraging Future Group's current influence spanning advertising, film, and television across many fields,

even Gome would face immense competition.

After all, Zhao Fusheng was different from that guy Liu Qiangdong. Liu Qiangdong had to beg around for tens of millions of dollars in investment.

But Zhao Fusheng, as long as he was willing, could throw one or two billion US dollars into this project.

Moreover, for Future Group, this was hardly a decision that would shake its foundations.

Huang Guangyu was a smart man; he didn't want to end up on the opposite side of Future Group.

The older generation of revolutionaries were right: seeking common ground while reserving differences—that is the true way of doing business.

So, Huang Guangyu wanted to have a talk with Zhao Fusheng.

“Boss Zhao, I think we should be more open and honest with each other, shouldn't we?”

Huang Guangyu looked at Zhao Fusheng with a serious expression.

Clearly, his patience was not very good.

Or rather, he knew that continuing to drag things out with Zhao Fusheng was pointless.

Because for Zhao Fusheng, this matter wasn't that important.

That was the biggest difference between the two men.

For Gome, if Jingdong snatched away its business, it would affect the company's survival.

But for Zhao Fusheng, even if Jingdong went bankrupt, he would only lose those tens of millions of US dollars.

Of course, Huang Guangyu also knew that if both sides really went all out and fought to the death, he wouldn't be afraid of Zhao Fusheng either. After all, he had taken the first step and already built a vast empire in the home appliance sales sector.

That was the advantage of being a pioneer.

“Alright.”

Zhao Fusheng glanced at Huang Guangyu and said indifferently.

To be honest, he really wasn't interested in this man.

Not because he thought he wasn't strong enough, but because Zhao Fusheng simply couldn't muster any interest in an opponent who was about to go to prison.

It's like no matter how beautiful a woman is, if she's dead, probably few people would be interested.

Of course, inflatable dolls made in Japan don't count.

Giving Zhao Fusheng a deep look, Huang Guangyu was somewhat surprised. He didn't understand why the other man was so confident, as if he felt no pressure at all.

“Chairman Zhao, may I ask what you think of Jingdong?”

Huang Guangyu looked at Zhao Fusheng and asked word by word.

As he said this, his eyes fixed on Zhao Fusheng's face, hoping to see something else there.

But unfortunately,

Huang Guangyu was disappointed.

Zhao Fusheng was very calm, his expression unreadable, still eating there.

Only after he finished speaking did Zhao Fusheng put down his chopsticks, look up at him, then wipe his mouth, pick up the glass of water in front of him, and take a sip.

“Boss Huang, the food here is good. Give it a try.”

Zhao Fusheng's first words made Huang Guangyu pause.

What did he mean?

He actually told me to eat—didn't he hear what I just said?

Frowning slightly, Huang Guangyu didn't pick up his chopsticks but looked at Zhao Fusheng instead. Clearly, he couldn't be as calm and composed as Zhao Fusheng.

Seeing his expression, Zhao Fusheng laughed.

He suddenly understood that whether it was a big shot or an ordinary person, no matter the time, the most important thing was to have confidence.

What is confidence?

It's being strong enough!

If today he were just the boss of an ordinary investment company, Huang Guangyu probably wouldn't even have arranged this meeting.

But because he was Zhao Fusheng, because Future Investment had him behind it, because his strength was evident, Huang Guangyu had to think twice!

Glancing at Huang Guangyu, Zhao Fusheng said calmly, "Boss Huang, what do you think Jingdong is to me, or to Future Investment?"

"Huh?"

Hearing this question, Huang Guangyu was taken aback, looking at Zhao Fusheng with some surprise, but didn't speak immediately.

His mind quickly flashed through the information his subordinates had shown him about Future Investment and the Future Group.

The next moment, his expression turned serious.

"It seems Boss Huang understands."

Zhao Fusheng smiled, wiped his hands, and said, "I'm a person who likes to make friends. Jingdong is a company I invested in. No matter what business they do, to me, it's a deal. So, even though Jingdong and Gome will become rivals, I still have to tell you, Boss Huang, that I will support every decision Liu Qiangdong makes."

Huang Guangyu's expression changed slightly. Given Zhao Fusheng's capital, if he did that, wouldn't it mean Gome was about to face a formidable opponent!

Seeing Huang Guangyu's expression, Zhao Fusheng knew he must be overthinking.

Smiling, Zhao Fusheng continued, "But Jingdong is just one of the companies I've invested in. I believe you know that too, Boss Huang."

"Yes."

Huang Guangyu nodded, quite straightforwardly: "To be honest, I had someone look into your company's information. I really didn't expect you, Boss Zhao, to be involved in so many industries, and all of them successful."

This was from the heart.

He truly admired Zhao Fusheng's achievements.

Huang Guangyu himself had risen from humble beginnings, so he had great respect for capable peers.

Someone like Zhao Fusheng, who started from scratch and built his business to such an extent in ten years, even surpassing himself, earned Huang Guangyu's deep admiration despite Zhao being younger.

"You flatter me."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Huang Guangyu, "Since that's the case, Boss Huang should know that I value interests highly. But I also don't do things that aren't worthwhile, right?"

Huang Guangyu was stunned, looking at Zhao Fusheng in surprise.

He finally felt something was off.

Staring at Zhao Fusheng in astonishment, Huang Guangyu remained silent.

Zhao Fusheng smiled, believing the other party should have understood his meaning.

Some things didn't need to be said so clearly.

For a smart person, a slight hint was enough.

As it turned out, Huang Guangyu was indeed a smart man.

"Thank you."

Huang Guangyu said to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "Business is about making money peacefully."

"Right, making money peacefully."

Huang Guangyu nodded in satisfaction.

In his view, Zhao Fusheng was doing him a favor.

"I still need to go home and accompany my wife; she's about to give birth, and lately I've been avoiding all social engagements." Having said what needed to be said, Zhao Fusheng didn't waste any more words, bid farewell to Huang Guangyu, and rose to leave.

Huang Guangyu personally saw Zhao Fusheng to the door, and they shook hands in parting.

Once in the car, Zhao Fusheng's smile faded, and he said to Liu Yiming, "Let's go, home."

"Chairman, did he threaten you?"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng's serious expression, Liu Yiming couldn't help asking.

Zhao Fusheng laughed upon hearing this: "Threaten? Do you think he's a fool?"

Liu Yiming gave an awkward smile but dared not say another word.

"At our level, sometimes a single sentence can decide the fate of many people." Zhao Fusheng suddenly spoke to Liu Yiming. "So, taking a stance is not something done lightly, and naturally, it can't be called a threat."

This was the truth. In Zhao Fusheng's view, Huang Guangyu's invitation today was merely to seek an attitude.

That attitude was: no matter how Jingdong and Gome competed, Future Investment would not get directly involved.

In Huang Guangyu's eyes, as long as Zhao Fusheng didn't intervene, a mere Liu Qiangdong was no match for him.

This was the confidence Huang Guangyu had forged over years of struggle in the home appliance sales industry!

In this industry, he was the king!

But he didn't know that this time, what would bring him down wasn't the market, but another force entirely.

And Zhao Fusheng, precisely seeing this, took the initiative to give Huang Guangyu face.

To put it bluntly, Zhao Fusheng saw no point in contending with a man about to enter prison, whose business was plummeting and caught in internal strife.

Just as people are unwilling to bother with a madman.

Sitting in the car, watching the scenery recede outside the window, Zhao Fusheng's mind wandered.

He thought of Huang Guangyu's fate, and of many others' fates. At that moment, Zhao Fusheng knew that if he didn't want to end up like Huang Guangyu one day, he needed to tread more steadily.