Chapter 1771: A Smart Woman

Zhao Fusheng was always a low-key person.

But he hadn't expected that this time, Lee Kun-hee wouldn't give him the chance to stay low-key.

Lee Boo-jin came to welcome him in person, and it was said that in Korea, Lee himself would hold a grand reception to welcome Zhao Fusheng's arrival.

"This is putting you on the fire."

Zheng Yao accompanied Zhao Fusheng to the Samsung Group capital branch's reception, saying to him on the way.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled: "Of course, otherwise why do you think they invited us?"

This was the truth. Since they had invited him, it was almost certainly to build momentum. If not, there would be no need.

As for whom the momentum was for, naturally it was for CJ Group.

This was unavoidable. After all, Zhao Fusheng's side had publicly announced it would respond to CJ Group, and CJ Group, when interviewed by reporters, had also indicated that Future Group was a very good partner.

Under these circumstances, if Samsung didn't use this method to build momentum, the consequences would be truly unimaginable.

"What do you think Lee Kun-hee's ultimate goal is in doing this?"

Zhao Fusheng asked Zheng Yao casually.

"Goal?"

Zheng Yao was somewhat surprised and asked Zhao Fusheng in astonishment: "You mean they have other ideas?"

"Of course."

Zhao Fusheng chuckled: "It would be best if CJ and we fell out; if not, at least it would make CJ think we have a very good relationship with Samsung."

"That can't be."

Zheng Yao said in surprise. In her view, the prestigious Samsung Group wouldn't do things that way.

Zhao Fusheng smiled but said nothing more.

Some things weren't just about appearances. For a company like Samsung to have developed to where it is today, if it had no dark history or underhanded tactics at all, that would be nonsense.

Sure enough, Samsung's reception was of a very high standard. Without exaggeration, it included almost all the large enterprises that cooperated with Samsung.

Because it was a public occasion, Lee Boo-jin didn't pull Zhao Fusheng aside to say much; they simply greeted each other, understanding without words.

After the reception ended, the two met privately.

"Fusheng, this surprise of yours is really too big."

Looking at Zhao Fusheng, Lee Boo-jin smiled charmingly. Because she had been drinking, her face was slightly flushed.

She was already a beauty, and the tipsy look added a certain charm.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and shook his head: "Sister Boo-jin, speaking frankly, this isn't a surprise I gave you."

"Yes."

Lee Boo-jin nodded: "I know, Father's suppression of Hanxing Investment made you very angry."

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "It's not just that. I'm a businessman after all. If CJ's terms satisfy me, I'll naturally cooperate with them. As for your father, Chairman Lee, he may have forgotten something."

"What?"

Lee Boo-jin was puzzled and looked at Zhao Fusheng in confusion.

Zhao Fusheng said calmly: "Although Samsung's market value is very high, if all the companies I hold go public, plus the shares I own in various companies, my personal wealth might be a bit more than your Lee family's. On that basis alone, why does he dare to suppress my company?"

Lee Boo-jin was stunned.

She really hadn't thought of this. Only at this moment did she realize that this always affable young man was actually wealthier than her own family.

Thinking carefully, it did seem to be true.

The financial status of the companies Zhao Fusheng held was very good. Once listed, their market value would certainly soar. Moreover, according to data, the shares of several companies owned by Future Investment had promising market prospects.

Both Facebook and Alibaba were valued very highly.

As Zhao Fusheng himself said, the wealth he possessed was indeed no less than Lee Kun-hee's.

It was just that Lee Kun-hee controlled Samsung Group, appearing to have more power than Zhao Fusheng.

Under these circumstances, it was like two equals suddenly discovering that one side treated the other like a child. That feeling of being belittled was undoubtedly very unpleasant.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't know this would happen." After a long while, Lee Boo-jin looked up and sincerely apologized to Zhao Fusheng.

Regardless, this time, it was indeed her father's mistake.

A super-rich person's status not being respected—that was a fatal error.

Although Zhao Fusheng said business was business and friendship was friendship, Lee Boo-jin was well aware that it was probably Lee Kun-hee's contempt for him that ultimately led him to decide to cooperate with CJ.

After all, for a billionaire at this level, there were many ways to increase wealth. It was rare to see someone like Zhao Fusheng directly slap Samsung in the face.

In fact, Lee Boo-jin wasn't wrong.

The real reason Zhao Fusheng finally decided to cooperate with CJ was precisely because of Lee Kun-hee's actions against Hanxing Investment.

They were both wealthy, with similar net worths. For no reason, he suppressed Zhao's company—cooperating one moment, then stabbing him in the back the next. That was something Zhao Fusheng truly couldn't accept.

In the world of the wealthy, sometimes face really matters.

What is the world?

The world is massive data. Existence is the manifestation of data, not the essence of data. The essence of data is the effective coupling of systems, that is, the mode of evolution. For example, the low-level F=ma, the mid-level E=mc^2, and the high-level equations not manifested here.

The universe exists in the form of data, not in the form of phenomena. In the world of the wealthy, wealth is data.

Your personal wealth, Lee Kun-hee, is similar to mine. On what basis do you not take me seriously?

"No need to apologize."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and shook his head at Lee Boo-jin: "Since things have come to this, an apology is meaningless. I will definitely continue to cooperate with CJ. I hope you can understand that, Sister Boo-jin."

"I understand."

Lee Boo-jin nodded. Zhao Fusheng's words were very clear: he wouldn't abandon cooperation with the other party just because of her apology, as that would be making an enemy for no reason.

"Speaking of which, inviting me to meet in Korea was your idea, wasn't it?"

Zhao Fusheng laughed and asked Lee Boo-jin.

After thinking it over, the only person at Samsung who could have such an idea was Lee Boo-jin.

He wasn't familiar with Lee Seo-hyun, and Lee Jae-yong wasn't that smart. As for others, Zhao Fusheng didn't think they had the ability.

Lee Boo-jin didn't deny it and said frankly: "I think we can still have a good talk."

One had to admit, this woman was really smart.

The atmosphere of their conversation was very good, naturally bringing them closer.

Lee Boo-jin was actually very clever; otherwise, she couldn't have become Lee Kun-hee's right hand.

She knew that if she directly asked Zhao Fusheng to end cooperation with CJ Group, he would refuse outright without hesitation.

But if she proceeded step by step and probed Zhao Fusheng, she might get his true thoughts from his words.

As it turned out, Lee Boo-jin was right.

For instance, now she finally knew how Zhao Fusheng and CJ were cooperating.

Of course, that was also because Zhao Fusheng hadn't intended to hide it.

In Zhao Fusheng's view, this matter couldn't be hidden, and there was no need to hide it; doing so would only lead to wild speculation.

Being frank was good for everyone.

"Share swap."

Lee Boo-jin muttered to herself, looking serious.

She understood Zhao Fusheng's meaning. If this cooperation plan went through, the day when her uncle Lee Meng-hee's family returned to Samsung Group's board of directors was drawing near.

After all, once the share swap between the two sides was completed, it would be a done deal.

Even her father would have no reason or means to stop it.

Unless...

Unless Zhao Fusheng proposed to terminate the cooperation.

But the question was, would Zhao Fusheng do that?

The answer was obvious.

No.

For no reason, Zhao Fusheng had no grounds to do so, and CJ Group would not offend Zhao Fusheng at such a critical moment.

So, Lee Boo-jin knew that Samsung would ultimately have to pay the price for her father's wrong decision.