Today is the first day after the Sect Elder's death of the "first seven". At this special moment, I would like to use this article to reminisce about those days spent with Zong Lao, to clarify some unnecessary misunderstandings, and at the same time to express my endless nostalgia for this great entrepreneur.
Elder Zong has always been a role model in my heart. He is not only an outstanding entrepreneur, but also a guide for me on the road of life. We are also teachers and friends, enemies and friends, and together we have written a business legend full of challenges and opportunities.
I remember that year, I resigned from my job as a reporter for "Zhejiang **" and resolutely went to the sea to do business. At that time, real estate in Hainan was in full swing, and I keenly captured the gap in the curtain cloth market. So, I established Dacheng Curtain Company in Hainan and started my entrepreneurial road. This experience allowed me to earn the first pot of gold in my life, and also laid a solid foundation for my subsequent entrepreneurial path.
In 1991, I had the privilege of meeting with Patriarch. At that meeting, I deliberately chose two books as a meeting gift, hoping to show my respect and love for business. Zong Lao was very interested in my idea, especially after hearing my suggestion about canned eight-treasure porridge, he gave me high praise and support. Later, the successful launch of Wahaha Nutritious Eight Treasure Porridge not only proved my vision, but also deepened our friendship.
However, the road to entrepreneurship has not been easy. When selling Wahaha Children's Nutrition Oral Liquid in Hainan, I encountered an unprecedented dilemma. Despite my best efforts, the market response was not ideal. During that time, I was so stressed that I even began to doubt my choice. However, the patriarch has always given me unwavering support and encouragement, which has allowed me to persevere in the face of difficulties.
With the passage of time, Wahaha and Nongfu Spring have become the focus of the controversy between natural water and pure water. We had lawsuits against each other, but in the end, we shook hands and made peace under the witness and mediation of the main leaders of Hangzhou. This dispute has made me realize more deeply that business competition is not simply a battle between winners and losers, but more importantly, it is more important to stick to my own beliefs and principles.
Zong Lao has always hated online violence during his lifetime, and he hopes to have a clear online environment. However, after his death, there was a lot of slander against me and Nongfu Spring on the Internet. This makes me feel very sad, and I believe that this is by no means what the patriarch is happy to see. As a party who was accidentally involved in the whirlpool of events, I felt it was necessary to clarify some facts and restore a real Zhong Sui and Nongfu Spring.
We always firmly believe that whether it is Wahaha or Nongfu Spring, our goal is the same: to produce good products for the people. This is our commitment to consumers and the best tribute to our entrepreneurial spirit.
Elder Zong, your passing has made me feel the loss of a dear friend and mentor. But your spirit and wisdom will always inspire me. Here, I would like to express my deep memory and endless respect for you once again. May you rest in peace in heaven and may your spirit always shine on our path ahead.