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

Shenzhen and Bao'an Airports!
Business-class helipad!
A large Boeing private jet slowly landed on the runway and, guided by airport staff, parked on the tarmac.

The moment the plane came to a stop and the cabin door opened, Lee Myung-rye, who had been waiting by the tarmac for a long time, led Park Young-shin and a number of bodyguards in suits to greet him.

The bodyguards stood respectfully on both sides of the suspended staircase, heads held high, hands behind their backs!

At the cabin door, the first person to appear was not the VIP as expected, but two bodyguards in black suits with sharp eyes.

They quickly scanned the entire area, their gaze lingering briefly on Lee Myung-rye and Park Young-shin before stepping aside to make way for them.

Then, a figure appeared unhurriedly at the cabin door.

The man appeared to be around fifty years old, with a tall and straight posture. He was wearing a well-tailored custom-made suit and casually toying with a string of shiny agarwood beads in his hand.

He didn't rush off the plane, but stood at the cabin door, squinting slightly as he gazed at the clouds on the Shenzhen skyline, dyed golden and red by the setting sun.

The evening breeze ruffled his graying temples, leaving them undisturbed, but instead adding to his unfathomable majesty.

"Father! (Chairman)"

Lee Myung-rye and Park Young-shin, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly stepped forward and greeted him respectfully from below the suspended stairs.

As the two finished speaking, a series of loud and unified voices rang out: "Greetings, President!"

The person who came was none other than Li Mingrui's father, Li Zhexi, the chairman of the Li Group!

Lee Cheol-hee's gaze returned from the horizon and slowly landed on Lee Myung-rye and Park Young-shin below. His face remained expressionless, but he nodded slightly in response to their greetings.

He slowly descended the suspended stairs and stood before Li Mingrui, his deep eyes like ancient wells, quietly looking at his son: "Have you taken care of the Sanxing Electronics matter?"

Lee Cheol-hee's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying an invisible sense of oppression. Park Young-shin, in particular, trembled all over, cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, and his originally upright back bent over.

As the general manager of Samsung Electronics, even if Park Pu-dong was pushed out as a scapegoat for the previous problems at the industrial park, he would still be held accountable if Chairman Lee Cheol-hee really wanted to pursue the matter.

Li Mingrui glanced at Park Yong-shin's reaction, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He then bowed slightly and replied, "Yes, Father! The hotel has been arranged. I will report back to you after we get in the car!"

"Hmm!" Lee Cheol-hee let out a soft hum through his nose, it was hard to tell whether he was satisfied or something else. His gaze then turned to Park Young-shin beside him, lingering for three or four seconds before slowly looking away.

"Let's go!" Li Zhexi said no more and walked towards the extended Rolls-Royce Phantom not far away.

Li Mingrui immediately followed, personally opening the car door for Li Zhexi and holding the top of the door frame with his hand. After Li Zhexi got into the car, he immediately ran to the other side and sat in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce.

The driver and the bodyguard in the front seat tacitly raised the soundproof glass, completely isolating the front and rear spaces.

After Park Young-shin and his bodyguards got into the car, the convoy slowly started moving, like a black torrent, quietly leaving the helipad.

Inside the car, the unique aroma of top-quality leather mixed with a faint scent of sandalwood filled the air. Li Zhexi slowly twirled the sandalwood bracelet in his hand and said in a calm tone, "Tell me, what is the current situation of Sanxing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Mingrui tensed up, leaned forward slightly, and spoke with a respectful but nervous expression: "Father, Sanxing Electronics is not doing well right now. With the completion of Xiaxin International's new semiconductor park in Pengcheng, our market share in Pengcheng has dropped by nearly 30%, and several important customers have begun to favor them!"

After a pause, Li Mingrui glanced at his father Li Zhexi's expression and, finding nothing amiss, continued, "If we allow Xiaxin International to continue developing, and once they establish themselves firmly in Pengcheng Industrial Park, Xiaxin will seize our market share in Southeast China and even throughout China!"

"It's possible that even the market share in Southeast Asia will be affected!"

After listening to Li Mingrui's report, Li Zhexi paused slightly while fiddling with his thumb on the prayer beads. This subtle change made the air inside the car seem to freeze even more.

“Thirty percent?!” He repeated the number softly, his voice devoid of emotion, yet it felt like a block of ice hitting Li Mingrui’s heart. “You’ve only just settled in the industrial park, haven’t even fully established yourselves, and you’ve already captured a third of the market in Pengcheng. Hmph~ You guys are really capable!”

Li Zhexi's cold laughter echoed in the enclosed car, instantly soaking Li Mingrui's back with cold sweat.

“Father, the chips produced by Xiaxin International are simply a game-changer in the current market!” Li Mingrui said with difficulty, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. “Our current 12nm chips are simply incomparable to their 10nm chips, and their production volume is enormous, while they have also drastically reduced prices.”

Upon hearing this, Li Zhexi raised an eyebrow, a thoughtful look flashing in his deep eyes. "You just said their production capacity is very large? Where did Xiaxin get so many lithography machines? Didn't ASML impose a blockade on China?"

“Father, this is the most puzzling part!” Li Mingrui quickly explained, “According to my investigation, Xiaxin International has not purchased lithography machines from ASML or other distributors. It’s as if those lithography machines appeared out of thin air.”

"Therefore, after Xiamen Chip International settled in Pengcheng Park, I successfully bribed a production team leader at Xiamen Chip International through the park's management. According to his explanation, these lithography machines all belonged to them!"

"My own?" Li Zhexi frowned immediately, his fingers unconsciously tightening, the shiny bracelet making a slight rubbing sound.

"Xiaxin International... no, I should say Su Chen's company has the capability to independently develop lithography machines? That's absolutely impossible! There are only a handful of companies in the world that can manufacture lithography machines that can be used for 10-nanometer processes!"

"Moreover, Xiaxin International has independently developed 10-nanometer chips. Where did they get the technology and funding?"

If this is true, it will have a huge impact on Samson Electronics' business layout throughout Asia, and could even be described as a catastrophe!

Li Mingrui sensed the disbelief and a hint of seriousness in his father's tone. He leaned forward even more and lowered his voice: "Father, I didn't believe it at first either, but Xiaxin's efficient production capacity and the production team leader's guarantee all prove that Xiaxin International has the ability to manufacture lithography machines!"

"I have already sent the production team leader who was bribed to bribe the senior management of Xiaxin International. There are already some signs of progress, and I believe we will be able to take control soon. At that time, we will be able to get more information about the lithography machine, and even see some of the data on the lithography machine!"

Li Zhexi's gaze suddenly sharpened, locking onto Li Mingrui's face like a hawk: "Bribing the top management? Are you sure you're confident? Doesn't Xiaxin have any internal safeguards?" Whether it's 10nm chip technology or lithography technology, they are both bombshells for the semiconductor industry. Li Zhexi didn't believe that the head of Xiaxin International was a fool who wouldn't strictly manage these technologies and senior personnel!
Li Mingrui felt a chill run down his spine under his father's gaze and hurriedly explained, "Father, don't worry. Xiaxin International is, to put it bluntly, a new company that has been established for less than a year. The loyalty of its employees is not that high. As long as you are willing to spend money, you can still corrupt them. It's just a matter of time!"

"Moreover, I have already prepared other methods. As long as Xiaxin International expands into other markets, such as Southeast Asia, we can take advantage of the executives' inspection trip to set a trap for him through some local connections. Once he falls into it and we have leverage over him, he won't be able to escape!"

As he finished speaking, a confident look flashed across Li Mingrui's face, as if this kind of routine was something he could easily master.

After listening to his son's plan, Li Zhexi's eyes flashed with approval, but he quickly regained his usual caution. He slowly twirled the prayer beads and said in a deep voice, "Your thinking is correct, but don't underestimate Su Chen. We've only seen the tip of the iceberg of the strength he's displayed!"

To be honest, he has never really seen through Su Chen, especially the deal involving chip technology in exchange for ports. He still doesn't understand whether there were other motives behind it, or if he simply wanted to acquire the ports to facilitate China's global trade strategy.

Li Mingzhe had always been thinking about Su Chen, after all, he had suffered a loss at Su Chen's hands. As the head of the Li Group and the world-renowned Chairman Li, he still had to save face.

"By the way, where is Morgan Arthur right now?" Li Zhexi immediately thought of this person who came to steal his food with the name of his family, and he naturally didn't have any good feelings towards him.

But now that Xiaxin International has gained momentum, it is certainly difficult for them to suppress it by themselves alone. They are thinking about whether to bring the Morgan family in as well, stir up the waters, and see if they can take advantage of the chaos to obtain information on lithography machines.

If all else fails, cooperation is an option. They could use various means to acquire the technology held by Xiaxin International. It seems the Morgan family is also quite interested in Xiaxin International's lithography machine technology!

“Arthur?” Li Mingrui was surprised that his father would suddenly bring him here. A brief look of astonishment flashed across his face. After recovering, he quickly replied, “He was going to come to Pengcheng with me before, but for some reason, he went to Southeast Asia. I don’t know where he is now.”

Seeing his father Li Zhexi's expression, Li Mingrui tentatively asked, "Father, should I call him now and ask where he is?"

Li Zhexi pondered for a moment after hearing this, then shook his head slightly: "There's no need to make the phone call. As the representative of the Morgan family, he will naturally appear at the expo the day after tomorrow. Let's see how Xiaxin International performs at the expo before making a decision!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mingrui's expression froze, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Father, are you saying that Xiaxin International might bring out a lithography machine at the expo?"

After saying this, Li Mingrui nervously swallowed. If Xiaxin International really did this, Xiaxin International, which possesses 10nm chip technology and advanced lithography machine technology, would probably sweep the entire semiconductor industry.

"Sigh~ I'm not sure either!" Li Zhexi sighed, a rare occurrence, but his expression was quickly replaced by a sharp glint in his eyes. "If Xiaxin really announces its independently developed lithography machine at the expo, it might not necessarily be a bad thing for us!"

"At that time, not only will we be able to reach a cooperation agreement with Arthur, but even giant companies such as ASML and Nvidia will join in on their own."

"The cake is only so big. Anyone who wants to touch our plate will have to ask us if we'll allow it!" Li Zhexi's voice was low and cold. "If Su Chen wants to reshape the world's semiconductor landscape, then let's see if this guy has the teeth and the appetite to swallow the entire market!"

"Father, what should we do? Should we wait for the results of the expo before making any plans?" Li Mingrui asked cautiously, knowing that his father was currently weighing the pros and cons and devising a strategy.

Li Zhexi did not answer immediately, and the carriage fell silent again, with only the city lights rushing past the window reflected on their faces.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze now filled with a calm calculation: "We don't know how the Expo will develop yet, so we can only assume an outcome and prepare contingency plans in advance!"

"The most important thing now is to strengthen our penetration into Xiaxin International. Don't put our hopes on a production team leader. We can broaden our scope and even send some outstanding talents to them!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mingrui's eyes lit up instantly, and he said with a hint of excitement, "I understand, Father! Let's come up with a concrete plan as soon as possible!"

"Hmm!" Li Zhexi nodded slightly, and was about to close his eyes to rest when something came to mind, so he asked, "By the way, Mingrui! How did you handle that matter in the park?"

Li Mingrui was thinking about his next plan against Xiaxin International, and without much thought, he simply explained the situation to Li Zhexi.
But before he could finish speaking, he was met with an angry shout from Lee Cheol-hee: "Nonsense! Who told you to handle it this way? Park Pu-dong is a veteran of the company, have you considered the consequences of handling it this way!"

"And... why didn't you consult me ​​before handling this matter?" A fierce glint flashed in Li Zhexi's eyes. He hadn't expected Li Mingrui to clean up the mess like this.

Li Mingrui was startled by the sudden shout, his face turning deathly pale. He hadn't expected his father to react so strongly to how he dealt with Park Pudong.

“Father!” Li Mingrui’s voice trembled slightly. “The situation was urgent, and someone had to take responsibility to quell the situation! Park Pu-dong, as the person directly in charge, was the most suitable candidate, and besides, I don’t think such a small matter needs to bother you.”

“A trivial matter?” Lee Cheol-hee sat up abruptly, the sandalwood bracelet in his hand creaking under his grip, a cold glint in his eyes. “You think this is just about finding a scapegoat? Do you know how many connections Park Bo-dong has built up within the Samheung Group over the years? How many veteran officials will be disheartened by what you’ve done?”

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, but his voice was even colder: "What's more, how much of Sanxing Electronics' core technology and trade secrets does Park Pu-dong possess? When you sidelined him, didn't you think about the possibility that he might turn around and bite you back at any time? Did you consider the consequences?"

A barrage of questions struck Li Mingrui like a hammer blow, leaving him dizzy and his back soaked with cold sweat. He realized that he had only thought about quickly calming things down and extricating his brother from the situation, but had overlooked the complex relationships and potential risks behind it.

Or perhaps from the very beginning, Li Mingrui was confident that he could keep things under control.

Before Li Mingrui could finish speaking, Li Zhexi raised his hand and interrupted him, saying, "Stop with the 'I, I, I'! As the future heir of the group, how can you be so short-sighted and so careless in handling things? I wonder if you've been living too comfortably in the group, which has made you develop such an arrogant attitude!"

His gaze was sharp as he stared at his son's pale face: "Luckily, you didn't kick Park Bo-dong out the door. There's still a chance to save him!"

After a moment's hesitation, he continued, "You contact Park Pu-dong immediately, no, you go to where Park Pu-dong is staying and bring him to my hotel. I want to talk to him personally!"

"Yes, Father! I'll contact Park Pu-dong as soon as we get to the hotel!" Li Mingrui replied hastily, his voice tinged with panic.

Looking at his son's panicked state, Li Zhexi's eyes flashed with a complex emotion. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, already considering whether to arrange for Li Mingrui to go to a subsidiary of the group to hone his skills.

"Mingrui, you must remember this: to govern a vast Night Empire, you need not only courage and methods, but also meticulous thinking and an understanding of people's hearts! Sometimes, seemingly quick solutions often hide greater hidden dangers. You need to reflect on this matter carefully!"

"Yes, Father! I know I was wrong!" Li Mingrui lowered his head, not daring to meet the eyes of his father and son, Li Zhexi.

Seeing this, Li Zhexi sighed softly and shook his head helplessly, knowing that he, as the heir, still had a long way to go! (End of this chapter)