Chapter 1607: Each with Their Own Thoughts

Zhao Fusheng forgot that Samsung was the top chaebol in South Korea. Since Lee Boo-jin intended to befriend him, it was impossible for her not to investigate the recent moves of his Hanxing Investment.

So, as soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted it.

And after hearing Lee Boo-jin's words, he regretted it even more.

"Ahem, well, this might have been decided by the people below; I didn't know about it." Zhao Fusheng blinked, deciding to continue playing dumb and acting cute.

After all, a businessman's greatest skill is being shameless.

Seeing Zhao Fusheng feign ignorance, Lee Boo-jin chuckled lightly and didn't press further.

A truly good conversationalist wouldn't leave the other person speechless; killing the conversation like that would only make the atmosphere more awkward.

Lee Boo-jin, well-versed in the art of socializing, wouldn't do something so foolish.

Moreover, she was here to ask for a favor today, so why would she put on airs?

Her earlier words were merely a hint to let Zhao Fusheng know that she came prepared, not that she had asked him that question on a whim.

If the eldest daughter of Samsung were truly a fool who only believed in love and had no real ability, she would have long been pushed out of the family core by her siblings.

Not to mention others, even her own brother Lee Jae-yong and sister Lee Seo-hyun were no pushovers.

Especially the latter; after marrying a good husband, she became ambitious, hoping to gain a voice within Samsung. Lee Boo-jin's eagerness to achieve results was largely due to this reason.

In her view, if she could carve out a new path and achieve success in other areas, it might become a plus point in the eyes of her father, Lee Kun-hee.

"Fusheng, the development of the internet in your China has been very fast in recent years."

Lee Boo-jin proactively brought up another topic, steering away from real estate.

Zhao Fusheng didn't mind; he wasn't in a hurry anyway. If Lee Boo-jin wanted to chat, they could chat.

"The internet development in China actually only started in the last six or seven years."

Zhao Fusheng said calmly, "In terms of Asia, it's actually been relatively slow."

Lee Boo-jin nodded; that was true. Although China's reform and opening-up policy began in the 1970s, it wasn't until the early 1990s that China truly began to prioritize economic construction.

Starting from the early 1990s, China's economy developed rapidly, a large number of people became rich first, the stock and financial markets began to attract attention, and after the millennium, the internet began to enter millions of households.

Today, internet cafes遍布 China, making the word 'network' no longer confined to a few but giving the younger generation a clearer understanding of the outside world.

In comparison, both South Korea and Japan have rapid economic development and relatively higher levels of internet development. Taking online games as an example, South Korea's game production industry is quite mature. Starting with Shanda Technology, China has been buying代理权 for Korean games.

And it must be admitted that these game companies have indeed made money.

This is not ten years later; ten years later, China's internet development will indeed be top-notch in Asia, but now, China's internet is still in a budding stage.

"So, what do you think is the future trend of internet development?"

Lee Boo-jin asked Zhao Fusheng casually.

Zhao Fusheng frowned slightly, glanced at Lee Boo-jin, and found that she didn't seem very serious.

Could it be that she really wasn't deliberately testing him?

Zhao Fusheng thought to himself.

But on second thought, he felt it was impossible.

Are you kidding!

This was Lee Boo-jin, the eldest princess of Samsung, the future helmswoman of the Shilla Hotel, the president of Samsung Everland. Would someone like that ask him a question for no reason?

Zhao Fusheng wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death!

So, in his view, Lee Boo-jin was definitely doing it on purpose.

But since she had asked, Zhao Fusheng didn't intend to hide anything. After all, when it comes to cooperation, one must find a partner of a similar level.

In other words, if his own level was too low, the other party wouldn't be willing to become his partner.

"The future internet should be life-oriented and entertainment-oriented." Zhao Fusheng glanced at Lee Boo-jin and said calmly.

"Life-oriented? Entertainment-oriented?"

Lee Boo-jin was startled, looking at Zhao Fusheng with some surprise and confusion.

"Yes."

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Apple has just launched its latest mobile phone, which can access the internet and chat. The future trend of mobile phones will be to become small computers. People will use their phones to access more information. And the development of the internet is destined to be in human hands; people-oriented is the essence of the internet."

"So?"

Lee Boo-jin furrowed her brows slightly, stopping to ask Zhao Fusheng. Clearly, his words had piqued her interest.

"So, the internet will develop faster and faster in the future, and the size of the market will determine the upper limit of a country's internet development." Zhao Fusheng said calmly.

"Do you mean that China's internet market is huge?"

Lee Boo-jin asked with some surprise.

Clearly, that was the implication of Zhao Fusheng's words.

Frowning deeply, Lee Boo-jin looked at Zhao Fusheng, waiting for his answer.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Many people, so the market is big."

He was telling the truth; China's market of over a billion people was very important for any industry.

Just look at Hollywood; later on, they were crazy about kowtowing to the Chinese market, even holding premieres in China. The reason was simple: China's market was too big.

"That makes a lot of sense."

Lee Boo-jin nodded, finding no fault with Zhao Fusheng's words.

Although many ordinary South Koreans still perceive China as a poor and backward Eastern power, in the eyes of elites like her, such outdated notions had long been discarded.

Although China's current level of development is not as high as South Korea's, it must be said that South Korea's area and population base determine that its development is bound to have a limit.

As for China, the phrase 'vast territory and abundant resources' is no joke. This vast country has a market potential beyond ordinary imagination. Lee Boo-jin's proactive approach to Zhao Fusheng was also for this reason.

"Sister Boo-jin, are you looking to invest in the internet industry?"

Zhao Fusheng suddenly smiled and said directly to Lee Boo-jin.

Lee Boo-jin was startled, completely unprepared for Zhao Fusheng to be so direct.