Chapter 2140: Lee Boo-jin's Proposal

For Zhao Fusheng, idol groups like TVXQ were nothing more than commodities.

Although Shim Changmin had cursed him, Zhao Fusheng's thought was only to teach him a lesson, after which he would still have Shim Changmin continue to work hard for him.

However, Kim Young-min, who was in charge of managing them, would certainly bear the corresponding responsibility.

This principle was simple.

If a rich man's dog bites someone, the dog is not held accountable, but the person walking the dog will definitely be dealt with.

Kim Young-min was that person walking the dog.

"Chairman, are you satisfied?"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng silent, Liu Yiming hesitated but still asked in a low voice.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled: "What's up?"

"I asked around, and here's what happened..."

Liu Yiming then recounted the arrangements made by SM Entertainment, finally saying: "I've confirmed, Representative Wu was right; they do plan to manipulate the media to create some incidents."

"Oh? And then?"

Zhao Fusheng smiled and asked.

Clearly, for Liu Yiming to speak this way, it seemed that this miraculous SM Entertainment had done other things.

"They also plan to have Shim Changmin..."

Liu Yiming then told Zhao Fusheng the whole story, and asked: "In your opinion, does this TVXQ group still need to exist?"

Zhao Fusheng frowned. To be honest, after this series of moves, his evaluation of Kim Young-min or SM Entertainment had risen a notch.

After all, their actions were indeed very much in line with the management model of正规经纪公司 for their artists.

Or rather, most经纪公司 managed their artists this way.

Especially in South Korea, this was even more true.

经纪公司 were undoubtedly very special in front of their artists.

Without exaggeration, these经纪公司 in South Korea were the real幕后黑手 manipulating the fate of artists.

Whether actors or idols, if they offended their经纪公司, they would have no way out.

"Of course there is."

Zhao Fusheng smiled faintly and said to Liu Yiming: "Teach them a lesson, let them continue to make money for us. Also, have Liang Jingyu send someone to keep an eye on things. If there are any internal conflicts in TVXQ, suppress them all!"

As he recalled, it seemed that this year, internal conflicts would arise in TVXQ, with three members leaving the group and even filing lawsuits.

Zhao Fusheng didn't remember the specifics, but regardless, he would not allow such a situation to occur.

"Okay."

Liu Yiming quickly nodded and turned to go out to make a call.

...

...

The matter with SM Entertainment was trivial. On Zhao Fusheng's side, he received a call from Lee Boo-jin.

"Are you in Korea?"

Lee Boo-jin said directly.

Zhao Fusheng was startled: "Oh, Sister Boo-jin, you're well-informed."

Lee Boo-jin smiled: "After all, this is Korea; it's impossible to hide from me."

Zhao Fusheng thought about it and agreed. After all, Korea was Samsung's territory, and he hadn't deliberately concealed his whereabouts, so it was natural for Lee Boo-jin to know.

Moreover, according to Liu Yiming, Liang Jingyu had sent Park Sun-young to contact the Korean media to suppress the news of TVXQ being beaten at the airport.

Once this news came out, it would likely alarm many people.

After all, the news being pulled didn't mean the incident was unknown; everyone just didn't talk about it.

"So, Sister Boo-jin, are you interested in my secretary's assault incident?"

Zhao Fusheng casually joked.

He naturally knew that Lee Boo-jin's call was definitely not because some member of TVXQ was beaten, but for another reason.

"Oh, just a little idol. Beaten is beaten. You're too kind. If it were me, I would have made Lee Soo-man and Kim Young-min kneel and apologize long ago."

Lee Boo-jin said nonchalantly.

This was not her talking nonsense, but her genuine thoughts.

After all, for someone of her status, whether Lee Soo-man or Kim Young-min, they were really insignificant.

The word 'Samsung' in Korea meant more than just a company; it was intertwined with everything from the judiciary to the lives of ordinary people.

In other words, Lee Boo-jin, the eldest princess of Samsung, could be considered the most powerful woman in Korea.

Of course, this situation would change after the emergence of a certain female president.

But that was a few years later.

At least for now, Lee Boo-jin was truly qualified to say that.

The richest woman in Korea!

"Sister Boo-jin, you're formidable."

Zhao Fusheng praised with a smile, then asked: "Tell me, Sister Boo-jin, what exactly do you want to see me about?"

He wasn't stupid. Lee Boo-jin wouldn't call him out of the blue and take his side just because she missed him.

At their level of status, while their personal friendship was good, it definitely wasn't to that extent.

Nor would they express it this way.

"It's like this: I want to invite you to dinner."

Lee Boo-jin said with a smile: "Also, there's a project I'd like to discuss cooperation with you."

"Okay."

Zhao Fusheng nodded and agreed readily.

After setting the time and place, they hung up.

Zhao Fusheng really hadn't expected Lee Boo-jin to approach him for cooperation.

But thinking about it, it was normal. After all, if Lee Boo-jin wanted to do business outside Korea, there weren't many people with the strength and her trust.

Moreover, Lee Boo-jin, though seemingly easygoing, was actually a person with very high standards.

Those she deemed worthy and willing to cooperate with were naturally not ordinary people.

And Zhao Fusheng himself was undoubtedly a very suitable candidate.

...

...

The next day, Zhao Fusheng, along with Liu Yiming and others, arrived at the place agreed with Lee Boo-jin.

"Long time no see."

"Yes, long time no see."

They shook hands, exchanged pleasantries, and then sat down.

Zhao Fusheng said to Lee Boo-jin with a smile: "Sister Boo-jin, you look as radiant as ever. Seems like you're in a good mood lately."

Lee Boo-jin nodded: "Yes, thanks to you."

They both laughed as they spoke.

Zhao Fusheng naturally understood what Lee Boo-jin meant; she was referring to their previous cooperation.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled, understanding the implication of Lee Boo-jin's words. It seemed she had gained a lot from that cooperation.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have said that.

Such mutually beneficial matters naturally led to pleasant cooperation.

"Sister Boo-jin, you flatter me. I think the more such cooperation opportunities, the better."

Zhao Fusheng looked calmly at Lee Boo-jin and said slowly.

Lee Boo-jin was startled, then smiled.

It seemed she had judged correctly; Zhao Fusheng was just like her.

"Fusheng, have you heard of Hanjin Shipping?"

Lee Boo-jin looked at Zhao Fusheng and slowly uttered a sentence.

Zhao Fusheng frowned.

Hanjin Shipping?

If he remembered correctly, Hanjin Shipping was part of the Korean logistics giant Hanjin Group, alongside Korean Air as the group's two pillar industries. The Hanjin Cho family had become one of Korea's top ten chaebols because of this group.

And Hanjin Shipping was a renowned company across Korea and Asia, the largest in Korea and one of the world's top ten shipping companies.

Why would Lee Boo-jin suddenly mention such a company?

"I do know about it."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment before nodding to Lee Boo-jin: "But if I'm not mistaken, Hanjin Shipping is doing well and is reportedly about to expand, right?"

Hanxing Investment regularly reported information on Korea's top chaebol companies to Zhao Fusheng, and he naturally took the time to read it.

That's how he knew about Hanjin.

And this time, Zhao Fusheng hadn't expected Lee Boo-jin to give him a rather surprising answer.