Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 710: Chapter 255: Meeting Old Ma and a Decade of Deep Cooperation with Taojin!_2

Of course, that computer was purchased with the help of someone hired.

Su Zelin clearly understood the significance of this milestone for Wealth Treasure.

Without you having to advertise, both Alibaba and Gold Rush will willingly boast about this event externally, which is excellent publicity.

On the other hand, New Era can also establish a good cooperative relationship with Ah Li.

It’s important to know that back then, Jiao Zhenzhong from Cui Weiping, and Gold Rush both specifically sought out the two and personally expressed gratitude, with the seller’s Huabei credit line raised to ten million, while the buyers received lifetime diamond membership with Wealth Treasure, enjoying many privileges.

Li Weicheng focused his report on the overall situation of Gold Rush; as for the New Era online store, it was only briefly mentioned.

There’s actually nothing much to report, as the entire annual sales of Gold Rush are just over thirty million, and your online store naturally doesn’t contribute much.

Then the manager of the e-commerce department distributed some data materials to the three of them.

In fact, even without looking, Su Zelin was already well aware of Gold Rush’s development, as numerous experts and businessmen in later years had studied its rise.

Yang Fen and Kang Baohong nodded as they read.

The annual revenue of Gold Rush isn’t particularly high; however, for a company, especially a new one, momentum is the most crucial thing.

Don’t underestimate the current low base, but its growth rate is extremely rapid, which is remarkable.

Because New Era is also such a company.

Two and a half years ago, it only had one store, and now there are hundreds.

"It seems that President Su’s decision to establish the e-commerce department early was very wise. The potential of e-commerce, especially C2C, is enormous!"

Brother Xiao Yang finally understood why Su Zelin valued this aspect so much; his foresight was indeed very far-reaching.

"At this rate, Gold Rush’s annual sales are expected to increase tenfold this year!"

Having been a general manager for so long, Kang Baohong had learned to analyze many things through data and made a bold prediction.

However, his prediction was still somewhat conservative.

In 2003, Gold Rush’s sales were thirty-four million; in 2004, this number soared to one billion, a thirtyfold increase!

In 2005, this number turned into eight billion!

After this small meeting ended, Su Zelin patted Li Weicheng on the shoulder: "Weicheng, it won’t take two years, just one year later, and you’ll realize how wise it was to volunteer as the manager of the e-commerce department back then!"

"Hehe, thanks, President Su, I’ll be looking forward to it!"

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A few days later, Lakefront Garden in Lin’an, the headquarters of Gold Rush Network.

"Hehe, welcome to you distinguished CEOs; your presence truly honors us at Gold Rush!"

When Old Ma appeared in the reception room, both Yang Fen and Kang Baohong were slightly taken aback.

This was a common reaction for many who saw the founder of Gold Rush Network for the first time at that time.

Low emotional intelligence: Looks quite peculiar.

High emotional intelligence: Appears unusually distinctive.

Thin and short, those facial features and looks give the impression of lacking intelligence.

The future giant of business legends, at this moment, still does not have the imposing aura of "I have no interest in money" he would possess later, or the quiet flamboyance of strumming a guitar in a punk ensemble singing "Blooming Life"; some slightly arrogant people might even look down on him based on his appearance.

However, both Yang Fen and Kang Baohong, having risen from humble beginnings, were worldly-wise and did not look down on Old Ma.

The three of them stood up in unison and shook hands with Old Ma one by one.

The first to shake hands was Su Zelin, and being quite tall, he slightly bowed his head.

This small gesture immediately earned Old Ma’s goodwill.

The saying "know a person by their subtle actions" applies here; some people’s social skills are revealed in their every move.

Yet Old Ma was somewhat puzzled.

Ah Li is also a company in Lin’an, it would be natural for him to be familiar with New Era, which arose in the same city, having heard of several key figures.

By rights, Yang Fen, as the CEO, should have been the highest-ranking among the three.

"To be honest, President Ma, President Su is the major shareholder and founder of New Era; I only joined later!"

Old Ma was slightly surprised, then raised his thumb in admiration, his face full of praise: "A hero is born in youth!"

New Era is a company he greatly admires.

Although it operates in a different field from Ah Li, they both share a common trait—innovative models.

Conquering markets with innovative models!

Gold Rush Network’s waiving of seller service fees and the third-party payment tool, Wealth Treasure, are both innovations in model, just as New Era’s first-try-then-buy approach in the digital industry is.

He simply hadn’t expected the founder of New Era to be a university student.

No need for extensive explanation; with Old Ma’s intelligence, he quickly understood why Su Zelin was in the background.

Starting a business as a university student, especially involving big ventures, does indeed present many inconveniences, as others might see you as a novice and doubt your business. At this point, finding a more publicly experienced leader to steer the company is more appropriate.

Putting oneself in the same position, he would do likewise.

Of course, if you’re just dabbling without much ambition, then it doesn’t matter.

"You’re too kind, President Ma is the person I admire the most!"

Su Zelin said modestly.

In meeting the legendary Old Ma, he faced no pressure.

In fact, before his rebirth, he had significant achievements, although there was a gap compared to a super bigwig like Old Ma, but they had met in a certain business setting before.

Moreover, Old Ma at this time was only on the path to success, and his status as the founder of New Era was currently almost enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Therefore, with the three core figures of New Era visiting today, it would have been disrespectful if not personally greeted by Old Ma, instead of someone lower down the ranks.