Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

Chapter 368: Add another million points!
After the two sat down, Su Chen personally poured a cup of brewed tea for Li Zhexi. The aroma of tea was lingering and the atmosphere seemed particularly peaceful.

"President Li, how about trying my tea!" Su Chen made a gesture of invitation with his right hand in the air, indicating Li Zhexi to taste it.

Smelling the tea fragrance in the air, Li Zhexi's eyes flashed with surprise. He picked up the teacup and slowly sipped it. When the tea fragrance spread in his mouth, Li Zhexi closed his eyes in ecstasy and enjoyed it.

The tea culture of South Korea is deeply influenced by China. As early as the Tang Dynasty, tea entered the peninsula along with the spread of Buddhism and reached its peak during the Goryeo Dynasty.

The nobles at that time regarded drinking tea as an elegant thing and even formed a unique "Koryo tea ceremony". However, with the prevalence of Confucianism, tea culture was gradually replaced by drinking culture.

It was not until modern times, with the rise of South Korea's economy, that tea culture revived and became a symbol of the identity and taste of South Korea's upper class.

Li Zhexi is no exception. As the helmsman of the Li Group, he is naturally well versed in tea ceremony.

After a long while, the aroma of tea gradually dissipated from Li Zhexi's mouth, and then he opened his eyes with a hint of excitement.

"Good tea! The tea aroma is strong and the aftertaste is long. If I'm not mistaken, this should be the authentic and top-grade Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao. I had the honor of drinking it once a few years ago, and I still remember it vividly."

There are indeed a lot of Wuyishan Dahongpao on the market, but the authentic top-grade Dahongpao is not something you can buy just by having money.

After tasting it, Li Zhexi was attracted by the top-quality Wuyishan Dahongpao. He used many connections and channels and bought a lot of premium Wuyishan Dahongpao, but he didn't see any top-quality one at all.

Later, he asked someone who knew the inside story and learned that only about one kilogram of this top-grade Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao is produced each year and is only supplied to a handful of people.

Li Zhexi sighed for a long time about this. He didn't expect to taste it again from Su Chen. For a moment, Li Zhexi had a lot of thoughts in his mind, as he had revealed a corner of Su Chen's mysterious identity.

"I didn't expect that President Li could tell what kind of tea it was just by taking a sip. It seems that President Li is also an expert in tea ceremony!" Su Chen praised with a smile.

"Mr. Su, you are too kind!" Li Zhexi drank the tea in his hand and said with a little emotion: "To be honest, every time I come to China, what I enjoy most is not the high-rise buildings, but the cultural atmosphere that has been accumulated for thousands of years. Just like this cup of tea, it looks simple, but it contains countless wisdom."

"Tea is like life, bitterness comes before sweetness. If President Li likes it, you might as well drink a few more cups!" Su Chen said, picking up the teapot and pouring another cup for Li Zhexi.

However, this time Li Zhexi did not focus on the teacup. Instead, he looked at Su Chen and said, "Mr. Su, you can drink this tea slowly later. Let's talk about business!"

"I wonder if Mr. Su has prepared all the technical data and related contracts for the 10nm chip?"

Su Chen, who had just picked up the teacup, paused for a moment when he heard this. After drinking the tea in the cup, he smiled and joked, "Hahaha, I didn't expect President Li to be so anxious!"

Putting down the teacup, Su Chen glanced at Pei Rang who was standing next to him.

Pei Rang understood immediately and turned to walk to the next room. After a while, he came out with a few people. They were Professor Wu and the top business lawyer in Shanghai.

Looking at the black briefcase in Professor Wu's hand, Li Zhexi's heart beat faster.

"Dong!" After Professor Wu walked to Su Chen, he placed the briefcase in his hand directly on the table in front of Su Chen.

Seeing this, Li Zhexi subconsciously reached out to take the briefcase. As soon as he stretched out his hand, he saw Su Chen's hand pressing on the briefcase.

"President Li, are you a little anxious? I haven't even seen your chips yet, but you want my technical information!" Su Chen's mouth curled up slightly. He also saw that Li Zhexi was a little anxious and lost his sense of proportion.

Li Zhexi also knew that he was too impatient, so he quickly turned his outstretched hand and picked up the teacup that Su Chen had poured for him.

He took two sips and managed to suppress the embarrassment.

"Liang Dou, take out the things!" Li Zhexi turned his head slightly and whispered behind him.

There was another "bang" sound, and a black suitcase appeared on the tea table.

Su Chen and Li Zhexi looked at each other, and in tacit understanding, they pushed the boxes in their hands forward and started the verification process.

After Li Zhexi got the 10nm chip technology data, he handed it directly to Professor Jin, the chief semiconductor expert of the Lee Group, and sat aside to read it.

After watching for less than five minutes, Professor Jin and his elite researchers all exclaimed in amazement at the same time.

Professor Jin was particularly excited, his voice trembling a little: "No wonder... No wonder we are stuck at the door of 10nm chips, so this is why!"

As he dug deeper, Professor Jin's breathing became heavier. In the end, he slammed the table in excitement and muttered to himself, "Give me two months, and 10nm chips will not be a problem."

Seeing Professor Jin's expression, Su Chen silently gave a thumbs up to Professor Wu standing beside him. He didn't expect that the experts brought by Li Zhexi couldn't see the "secret door" left by Professor Wu!
When Li Zhexi saw Professor Jin's excitement, he knew that there was no problem with the technology, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

"Pei Rang, haven't you finished checking the port contracts given by President Li yet?" Su Chen deliberately raised his voice a little, asking Pei Rang if there were any problems with these contracts. If so, please tell him quickly so that he can raise his big knife to cut the fat meat of Li Group.

Pei Rang, who was concentrating on checking the documents, was slightly startled. A trace of thought flashed in his eyes under the gold-rimmed glasses. He immediately understood what was going on. He took out a contract and walked to Su Chen, saying with some embarrassment: "Boss, there is a small problem with this contract about the Panama Port."

Hearing this, Su Chen raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't expect Pei Rang to actually find the problem, and it was the most critical Panama port, which could be said to be the most important of the forty-three ports, without a doubt!

Su Chen put down the teacup, glanced at Li Zhexi, and asked calmly: "Oh? What's the problem with this contract?"

Pei Rang quickly turned the contract to the page with the problem, placed it in front of Su Chen and explained, "Boss, the other ports basically have 30 to 40 years of usage rights, but the two ports of the Panama Canal only have less than 15 years of usage rights."

"To be precise, it should be twelve years and eight months, and it doesn't say that we have the priority to renew the contract after it expires."

After Pei Rang finished speaking, Su Chen's brows immediately frowned and he carefully read the contents of the contract.

After reading it carefully, I found that it was indeed as Pei Rang said, the two ports of the Panama Canal were only in use for less than thirteen years, which greatly reduced its value.

"President Li, why is the time limit for this Panama Port contract so short?" Su Chen asked Li Zhexi while shaking the contract in his hand.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly froze, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Zhexi, waiting for him to give an answer.

After a brief pause, Li Zhexi chuckled, "Hahaha, Mr. Su must know how profitable the two ports on the Panama Canal are. I wonder how many people are jealous of these two ports. The locals naturally don't want to put the gold nugget in one person's pocket."

Su Chen also understood the meaning of Li Zhexi's words. It was nothing more than that the local people saw the potential of this port and were unwilling to sign a lease for up to several decades.

But Li Zhexi's answer did not satisfy Su Chen.

"Chairman Li, although that's what you said, you also know that if the life of the port is shorter, it means less income!" "If you calculate it this way, it seems that I'm at a disadvantage!" After saying that, Su Chen threw the contract on the table. The meaning was very clear. If Su Chen was not satisfied, the 10nm chip technology would not be taken away.

The smile on Li Zhexi's face gradually faded, and his fingers tapped lightly on the tea table, making a very subtle sound. He did not expect Su Chen to catch this little tail.

"Mr. Su!" Li Zhexi paused, and then he had the answer in his mind, "Regarding the matter of the Panama Port, we were indeed inconsiderate. I am willing to make compensation..."

"I will add another 500 million US dollars to these 43 ports. What do you think?"

The main reason why Li Zhexi made such a concession was that he didn't want to spit out the fat meat in his mouth.

The previous reaction of Professor Jin and others is the best answer!

Even the most elite semiconductor experts in South Korea were stunned by the 10nm chip technology, which was enough to prove that this technical information was worth Li Zhexi's investment.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen picked up the teacup, blew on it, took a sip, and responded without even looking up: "Two billion US dollars!"

Li Zhexi's expression froze, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, his fingers gently stroked the edge of the teacup, and he said in a low voice: "Mr. Su, this number, is it a little..."

"President Li!" Su Chen suddenly interrupted, and put the teacup in his hand back on the tea table with a click. "You should know the annual revenue of Panama Port. The price I give is already a bargain!"

"What do you think, President Li?"

The atmosphere was deadlocked again. Li Zhexi did not expect Su Chen's appetite to be so big, but he also understood that the price Su Chen asked for was not excessive.

You should know that there are at least 6,000 merchant ships passing through the Panama Canal every year, and the toll for each ship is as high as 500,000 US dollars. Sometimes merchant ships are in a hurry to pass and even have to pay an additional fee.

The Panama Canal's annual revenue is at least over 3 billion US dollars. Even if the port's profit only accounts for 10%, it is still 300 million US dollars.

Su Chen wants 2 billion US dollars, which is only seven years' income. Besides, the port's income is more than that.

"Okay, 2 billion is 2 billion, but the contract must be signed immediately!" Li Zhexi gritted his teeth and finally nodded in agreement!

Su Chen's mouth curled up slightly, and he immediately asked the lawyer to add this clause to the original contract.

The top business lawyer was very efficient and placed the new contract in front of Su Chen in less than five minutes.

"President Li, take a look. If there is no problem, we will sign the contract directly!" Su Chen said as he handed the contract to Li Zhexi.

There was definitely nothing fishy in the contract. The lawyer who accompanied Li Zhexi checked the contract. After confirming that it was correct, Li Zhexi picked up the pen that had been prepared and signed his name.

"Mr. Su, please!" Perhaps because the 10nm chip technology is about to be acquired, Li Zhexi's face no longer has the previous gloom, and has long been replaced by a smile.

Su Chen signed his name quickly and stamped the official seal of each group, and the whole process was completed quickly.

After handing his contract to Pei Rang, Su Chen smiled and extended his right hand to Li Zhexi, "President Li, happy cooperation!"

Li Zhexi held Su Chen's hand tightly, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes: "Mr. Su, I hope we can have such a pleasant cooperation in the future!"

Hearing this, Su Chen's smile deepened. "As long as President Li can offer conditions that satisfy me, we will naturally have more opportunities for cooperation!"

The two smiled at each other, each having their own little plans in mind.

In Li Zhexi's opinion, Su Chen was a sucker. Not only did he take over the hot potato of their Li Group, but he also gave him a big gift. Even if it cost him an extra 10 billion US dollars, it was just a drop in the bucket compared to the profits brought by the nm chip.

While the two were chatting, Li Liangdou's cell phone suddenly rang, and he immediately walked to the corner to answer it.

In less than two minutes, Li Liangdou hung up the phone and walked to Li Zhexi and whispered, "President, Lei Jun from Xiaomi Group wants to visit you!"

"Mr. Lei?" Li Zhexi frowned slightly. He naturally knew what Mr. Lei wanted to do with him.

Previously, the Li Group was dissatisfied with the attitude of Xiaomi executives during communication and directly stopped supplying high-end screens to Xiaomi.

Lei Jun came to him just to ask their Li Group to resume the supply of high-end screens.

You should know that at that time, the Lee Group was the world leader in OLED screen technology, with a market share of over 90%. It can be said that nine out of ten mobile phone screens in the world are manufactured by their Lee Group.

Even the most popular Apple and Huawei have to queue up to get the goods!

It is precisely because of this that Li Zhexi did not take the fledgling Xiaomi Group seriously. In his view, Xiaomi is just a "OEM assembly factory" and is nothing without the Li Group as a supplier.

Just when Li Zhexi was thinking about whether to meet, Su Chen became interested because he was very familiar with Xiaomi.

When he was still delivering food, he used a Xiaomi mobile phone, which cost him more than a thousand yuan. It is still in good condition after several years of use.

Su Chen still remembers Xiaomi’s slogan: make it affordable for every ordinary person!

"President Li, I'm somewhat curious about this Mr. Lei. I wonder if you could introduce him to me?"

Su Chen's words brought Li Zhexi back to his senses immediately. He looked at Su Chen in surprise. Seeing Su Chen's serious look, Li Zhexi couldn't figure out what Su Chen was doing for a moment.

He hesitated for a moment, thinking that the two parties had just reached a cooperation, he had to give some face.

"Okay, you decide where to meet, and I'll have Lei Jun come right over!"

Su Chen replied without hesitation: "Let's do it here. I have already arranged lunch. Let's have a meal together then!"

Having said that, Li Zhexi didn't say anything else. He nodded and gave a look to Park Liangdou beside him, indicating him to call Lei Jun back and ask him to come over.

As for whether Lei Jun is in the Magic City or whether he can get here before noon, these are not things that Li Zhexi needs to consider.

It’s Lei Jun’s loss if he can’t come, not Li Zhexi’s!
Seeing Park Liangdou walk to the corner to make a phone call, Su Chen smiled and picked up the teapot to fill a cup for Li Zhexi, "Come, have some tea!"

(End of this chapter)