Chapter 2021: Arrival in South Korea

There is a kind of person in this world whose very existence is to break the rules.

One cannot judge his actions by normal logic, nor infer his decisions by common sense.

Zhao Fusheng was such a person.

In Dong Chenxi's understanding, rules were always frequently broken by Zhao Fusheng; calling them virtually nonexistent was not an exaggeration.

Because many of Zhao Fusheng's decisions, which seemed utterly absurd to others at the time, turned out to be correct.

But this time was different!

A powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake. This was an internal strife between Samsung and CJ. With the second-largest shareholders of both families already fighting tooth and nail, any rash intervention by Future Group would inevitably cause an uproar.

More importantly, even if they did nothing, Chairman Zhao Fusheng's appearance in Seoul would spark speculation from all sides.

This was exactly what Dong Chenxi worried about.

Therefore, she firmly opposed Zhao Fusheng going to Seoul.

But what she didn't expect was that Zheng Yao held a different view.

She had thought Zheng Yao would oppose Zhao Fusheng's idea like she did, but to her surprise, Zheng Yao actually agreed with him.

This left Dong Chenxi puzzled.

"Why?"

Dong Chenxi looked at Zheng Yao and asked.

Zheng Yao smiled: "It's simple. No matter what we do, the outside world will speculate, including Samsung and CJ. Do you think they won't be on guard against us?"

"Yes, I know they're on guard, so I say we just pretend we don't know," Dong Chenxi said.

"No need."

Zheng Yao shook her head: "If you claim ignorance when things are this chaotic, pretending not to see, it will make people think you have ulterior motives. Better to be straightforward."

"Straightforward?"

Dong Chenxi was dumbfounded.

Since when could business be associated with the word 'straightforward'?

In her memory, everyone always said that in business, you must never bare your heart to others, or you'll easily be schemed against.

But Zheng Yao meant that Zhao Fusheng should be more straightforward. What was going on?

Zhao Fusheng was also surprised that Zheng Yao would say this. He had thought he would have to argue hard to convince both of them, but now he only needed to convince Dong Chenxi.

Seeing Dong Chenxi's confusion, Zheng Yao smiled: "Yes, Fusheng goes there now, directly approaches Lee Kun-hee and Lee Meng-hee, and as a shareholder and partner, asks what exactly they want to do. Isn't that enough?"

"Ah?"

"Like that?"

Both Zhao Fusheng and Dong Chenxi were stunned, looking at Zheng Yao in surprise.

To be honest, neither of them had expected Zheng Yao's suggestion to be like this.

But on second thought, even Zhao Fusheng had to admit that it seemed like a good solution.

No matter what tricks Samsung and CJ were playing, I'm not playing along—I'll just go directly to them, right?

Sometimes, cutting the Gordian knot is the best way to solve a problem.

At the very least, doing so avoids the worry of being stabbed in the back, and it also conforms to the behavior of a shareholder.

"Samsung is Samsung after all. The Jews behind them won't really allow Samsung to fall into chaos," Zheng Yao said slowly, making Zhao Fusheng suddenly realize the crux of the issue.

Yes, Samsung is Samsung after all.

Many people overlook this, or most think South Korea is an independent and sovereign country. But in fact, it bears the cost of tens of thousands of US troops stationed there, the entire economy is controlled by chaebols, and the major shareholders of those chaebols are foreign consortiums.

What kind of independence is that?

Under such circumstances, how could their American daddy allow Samsung and CJ to truly fall into chaos?

A word awakens the dreamer!

Zhao Fusheng suddenly realized he had been stuck in a dead end.

Dong Chenxi remained silent, knowing she might have been wrong.

"I understand."

After a long while, Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Zheng Yao: "You're right. I must go to South Korea this time. Not only go, but also pay formal visits to both of them."

Originally, he planned to wait and see after arriving in Korea.

But after Zheng Yao's words, Zhao Fusheng felt he should not keep a low profile; instead, he should formally visit the Lee brothers.

To see what tricks these two old foxes were playing.

"Yes, I think after you visit them, you'll get your answer," Zheng Yao smiled. "To be honest, it's quite tough for these Korean chaebols—acting as agents while protecting their own interests."

"It's because their country can't protect them."

Zhao Fusheng said indifferently.

Then he looked at Dong Chenxi: "What do you say?"

"What can I say..."

Dong Chenxi glared at Zhao Fusheng: "You two are in cahoots, already arranged everything. What else can I say? Just be careful over there in Korea."

With things as they were, she wouldn't say more.

...

...

August 28, Seoul International Airport.

At the airport exit, a row of black cars was parked, surrounded by burly men in suits.

Near the VIP通道, a group of people who looked like social elites, both men and women, stood there.

"What's going on?"

"Where are these people from?"

"Looks like Hanxing Investment."

"Hanxing Investment? That Chinese consortium cooperating with Samsung?"

Passersby occasionally saw this scene and discussed it.

At the VIP通道, Wu Sijie and Liang Jingyu stood side by side, behind them a group of Hanxing Investment executives.

"Isn't this a bit too flashy?"

Wu Sijie frowned slightly, saying to Liang Jingyu.

"At this time, being flashy is right."

Liang Jingyu shook his head: "Since the chairman is coming, we need to let some people know."

Wu Sijie was silent.

He didn't think Liang Jingyu's words were wrong, but thinking about the current situation in Korea, he felt somewhat helpless.

To be honest, before arriving in Korea, Wu Sijie hadn't expected the real situation in this country to be so chaotic.

Chaebols control everything!

This statement sounds absurd, but in Korea, it's the truth.

From top to bottom, the country's most vital lifelines are controlled by chaebols.

Even the military is deeply affected.

As for other aspects, needless to say.

Although Korea claims to have separation of powers, in fact, the entire judicial system has been thoroughly corrupted by chaebols.

A country rotten from top to bottom.

That was Wu Sijie's impression of Korea.

Especially after he got involved with several projects of Hanxing Investment, he felt even more so.

"They're out!"

Just then, someone saw passengers coming out of the exit and quickly shouted.

Liang Jingyu and Wu Sijie both perked up and straightened their bodies.

Soon, Zhao Fusheng and his party appeared ahead.

"Chairman."

"Chairman."

"President!"

"Hello, President."

A group of people bowed and greeted.

There was no helping it; this was the custom in Korea. Zhao Fusheng understood, waved his hand, and said to everyone: "Thank you all for your hard work."

Then he looked at Wu Sijie: "How is it? Getting used to it here?"

"Not bad."

Wu Sijie smiled: "The welcome banquet is ready. Let's go."

"Okay."

Zhao Fusheng nodded and took the lead, with Wu Sijie and Liang Jingyu by his side.

The procession of dozens naturally attracted the attention of those around. The love of gawking is universal, and Koreans are no exception.

"Who are these people?"

"Looks like some big shot."

"From China?"

Everyone speculated.

No one knew what changes this person's arrival in Korea would bring to the country.