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As for Li Zicheng, he was an undercover agent. Long Zu was unwilling to deal with the police, especially the South Korean police. Moreover, Li Zicheng ultimately chose to betray the gang and side with the police, which greatly displeased Long Zu.
Lee Jong-gu is a notable figure, but he is as cunning and ambitious as a venomous snake.
Ding Qinglong was very familiar to his ancestors; he was a man who was both irritable and calm.
Among the people of Kinmen, the most powerful is the Tiger Faction, which was founded by the deceased Shi Dong and is also a faction formed by Li Zhongjiu's followers.
Another faction is the North Gate faction, to which Ding Qing and Li Zicheng belong.
Finally, there's the Doomsday Imperial Sun faction.
"Every choice has its flaws!"
The Dragon Ancestor smiled and shook his head.
I previously felt that I hadn't recruited enough talented people.
In comparison, few of those in power in Kinmen are truly capable of shouldering great responsibilities.
It should be noted that although Kinmen is not comparable to Lungmen or large conglomerates like Samsung, it is not much weaker than the Seven Stars Gang.
As for the Seven Stars Gang, things were in complete chaos.
After their gang leader died, the underlings fought amongst themselves for power and to protect themselves.
The Dragon Ancestor naturally wouldn't interfere. He would wait until they fought their way out, found their leader, or the situation was balanced before taking matters into his own hands.
Let's deal with the situation in Kinmen first.
Gradual progress is the way to go.
"Ding Qing is a good guy, but he needs to be put on a mental imprint, otherwise he's too impulsive and will make a big mistake."
After much deliberation, the Dragon Ancestor still favored Ding Qing the most.
It wasn't all the impression he got from movies; as a businessman, everything he did was driven by profit.
Ding Qing can at least be controlled, unlike Li Zhongjiu who outwardly complies but inwardly defies him. Tony would definitely run into big trouble if he had to deal with Li Zhongjiu alone.
On the contrary, he had a good relationship with Ding Qing, who was loyal and righteous, so there were not many worries about cooperating with him.
Kinmen appeared quiet inside, but beneath the surface, undercurrents were surging.
However, what they didn't know was that everyone's fate rested entirely on the Dragon Ancestor's whim...
This is the difference in strength!
……
The next day.
Having just finished some exercise and stretched his shins, the Dragon Ancestor saw a convoy approaching in the distance.
"Oh?"
Just as the Dragon Ancestor was wondering, Tony walked in.
"Boss, the second son of Samsung Group is here. He wants to discuss business with you." After Tony finished speaking, he immediately stood respectfully to the side.
Dragon Ancestor turned around, a Cuban cigar between his fingers, and said with a faint smile, "Please invite them to the living room!"
Chapter 288 Taking advantage of the opportunity
This is the presidential suite, plus a five-star hotel, so the facilities are very complete.
“Yes, boss.” Tony immediately went downstairs.
Longzu looked at Lee Kun-hee getting out of the car and gave a faint smile.
His entire demeanor suddenly transformed from that of a ruthless and domineering figure into that of a refined and somewhat shrewd businessman.
……
Upon seeing Lee Kun-hee enter, Yong-jo extended his hand and said, "Mr. Lee, have you made a decision to come today?"
"Hahaha... Mr. Long has excellent taste; he understood as soon as he walked in..."
After a brief exchange of compliments, the two quickly got down to business.
“Mr. Long, my father has now entrusted me with full authority over this transaction with you, and I will be responsible for all matters thereafter!” Lee Kun-hee said with a smile, lighting a cigarette and speaking animatedly.
"Excellent! It seems Chairman Li has a discerning eye and has recognized Mr. Li's abilities. Congratulations!" Long Zu said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
He was somewhat surprised, because in his memory, Lee Kun-hee had truly gained favor in the late 1980s.
It now seems that Lee Byung-chul intends to pass the throne to his second son as soon as he passes away.
Are you not afraid of something going wrong by spreading the word so early?
Suddenly, Long Zu thought of his cooperation with Samsung Group and couldn't help but have some guesses in his mind.
"Hahaha... Mr. Long, you flatter me. I hope you will give me more guidance in business in the future!" Lee Kun-hee said with a big laugh.
Clearly, he was very happy to have gained his father's favor, as it conveyed the message that he was destined for a higher position.
"So, what does Mr. Li plan to do this time?" Long Zu asked with a faint smile.
He was overjoyed because Lee Kun-hee was still young, and also because he was just a business partner. Naturally, he needed to make Lee Kun-hee understand his strength in order to better prove his own authority.
“Of course we will cooperate in accordance with the results of the last discussion, but… after the listing, we…” Lee Kun-hee expressed his doubts.
He also has great confidence in the real estate market.
This is just a way of expressing my thoughts for now.
"We'll talk about it after the IPO. Let's work together to make the group successful first. I believe that by then, neither of our companies will care about a few hundred million in assets," Long Zu said with a light laugh and a shake of his head.
He really didn't care about that amount of money.
What truly concerned Longzu was Samsung Group's electronic products.
However, it's still some time before Samsung Electronics reaches its peak.
So it's just a matter of testing the waters with some money.
“Hehe, that’s natural, but… I have a business opportunity here that I wonder if Mr. Long would be interested in investing in?” Lee Kun-hee said with a smile.
Hear the words.
The Dragon Ancestor was taken aback, then looked at the prospective successor with a hint of interest.
Having just gained power, do you already want to recruit allies and cultivate your own power?
The Dragon Ancestor naturally understood what Lee Kun-hee meant.
Such family feuds often require the intervention of external forces.
Of course, it is essential to maintain a proper balance, otherwise outsiders may take advantage of the situation.
“Mr. Li, you may speak frankly.” Long Zu smoked a cigarette, crossed his legs, and tapped the table lightly with his index finger.
“Naturally, it’s our Samsung electronics factory. Mr. Long knows that our Samsung Electronics factory can produce a large number of parts every year, which is also one of our main sources. If Mr. Long is willing, as long as it’s set up in Hong Kong, I think… Long Zu will definitely be able to increase his income by a lot!”
Lee Kun-hee continued to speak with a smile, but his eyes held a look that disgusted the Dragon Ancestor.
Doesn't he know the status of the electronics factory within Samsung?
They rely solely on contract production from outside orders, earning at most three or four hundred million yuan a year.
Chapter 289 Samsung Group
It was only after Samsung Group had a large number of talented people that it gradually became powerful.
“Mr. Li, I have many connections in Hong Kong, so I’m not short of money. Also, I’ve heard about Samsung’s electronics factory before… it seems to be hard-earned money, with some workers earning only by working overtime. I wonder if that’s true?” Long Zu asked sarcastically.
Seeing this, Lee Kun-hee realized that the other party was not ignorant and was embarrassed when he was exposed.
but……
Despite feeling somewhat embarrassed, Lee Kun-hee, who was favored by the chairman of a conglomerate, remained calm and unmoved.
“Mr. Long, you may have misunderstood me. This business is not my idea alone.”
"In 78, our Samsung factory's export transactions reached 857 billion US dollars."
"In 79, our Samsung factory's export transaction volume reached 900 million US dollars!"
"In 80, the export transaction volume of our Samsung factory reached 1200 billion US dollars."
After finishing his sentence, Lee Kun-hee paused, then gave a meaningful smile and said, "Last year, our export trade volume was only 650 billion US dollars!"
The Dragon Ancestor sneered inwardly.
He certainly understood what Lee Kun-hee meant.
but……
As a businessman, the most important thing is to keep your emotions in check.
"This... is truly astonishing. Did something happen to Samsung Group last year?" Long Zu asked knowingly.
He already knew most of the situation in South Korea last year.
It's just about getting to know each day in greater depth.
"Hahahaha... Of course, I would only think of Mr. Long if there is something in it for me. After all, we are partners. If there is business to be done, we cannot allow one party to dominate. It is a virtuous cycle for everyone to share the profits!" Lee Kun-hee said with a loud laugh.
"Oh? Why don't you tell me?" The Dragon Ancestor stubbed out his cigarette, looking quite interested.