After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 803 They will only help whoever wins.
"Chairman Zheng is right, I'll drink first as a sign of respect."

Kim Bum-joo smiled obsequiously, raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. What Jung Seon-yi had thought of, he had also thought of.

Moreover, he knew more than Jung Seon-yi and was very clear that Lee Jae-yong's pro-American stance was not firm.

"Chairman Kim, you're certainly straightforward."

Lu Liang smiled and raised his glass to look at Li Zairong. Li Zairong, seeing this, did not dare to be negligent and quickly raised his glass as well.

The two exchanged a smile and drank the cup to the brim.

Li Zairong stared at the empty wine glass and sighed slowly, "My father often said, 'When you're in the martial world, you're not in control of your own destiny.'"

This was his reply. What could he do even if he was unwilling? Korea was a small country with a small population, and there were also US troops stationed there.

For businesses to thrive and families to prosper, they must rely on America to survive and avoid persecution.

For example, if the arrest of Meng Wanqiu at Kamada had happened to Samsung, both Samsung and Korea would have surrendered without hesitation and allowed the Americans to do whatever they wanted with them.

Because of some problems,

It's not something that money can solve.

Especially when a company reaches a scale similar to Samsung.

A nation's strength often directly determines the upper limit of a company's development and its position in the international market.

Lee Jae-yong looked at Lu Liang and said bluntly, "If you didn't have a powerful country behind you, we wouldn't be meeting here today."

Whether he shorted the British pound, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or now the Japanese yen and Japanese stocks, Lu Liang has always acted within the rules of the market.

Rules are important; if everyone disregards them, no industry can develop healthily. However, power overrides all rules.

If Japan wanted to sanction Lu Liang, it could actually do it, just like when the Crocodile Kingdom sanctioned Soros. Not only could they prevent him from shorting stocks, but they could also swallow up his principal, almost causing the Quantum Fund to go bankrupt.

But the consequence of doing so is that today, when it comes to military strength, the Crocodile Nation, inheriting the legacy of the Soviet Union, ranks among the top three in the world, while in terms of economic situation, it cannot even compare with Korea, the gatekeeper of the second tier, ranking twelfth in the world.

Tokyo University happens to have that kind of strength. If Japan tries to use methods outside the rules to target Lu Liang, they shouldn't blame her for being unethical.

Lu Liang's true strength lies in having a powerful nation behind him, which is why Samsung dares not offend him.

Because they cannot use methods outside the rules to deal with Lu Liang, and within the rules, he is almost invincible.

“I have always been proud to be Chinese.” Lu Liang said with a smile, not denying Lee Jae-yong’s statement.

On the contrary, he particularly agrees that the higher you go, the smaller the circle becomes; thirty years ago it was the US and the Soviet Union, now it's East America.

Lu Liang then asked, "President Li, how long do you think it will take for Dongda University to truly catch up with the United States?"

"It will take 20 years if things go smoothly, and no more than 40 years if things go slowly." After thinking for a long time, Lee Jae-yong gave a definite answer.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Liang's eyes as he continued, "Chairman Li, since you have so much confidence in Dongda, why not let Samsung run the election again?"

Lee Jae-yong's optimism about Dongda University's development is not without reason, because East Asia's centralized system, before it develops to the point of global dominance, is far superior to a multi-party electoral system.

The reason why the Four Little Tigers and Four Little Dragons emerged in Asia in the last century was because of this system, where the top leader had absolute power and all forces were focused in one direction, which naturally led to twice the result with half the effort.

Upon hearing Lu Liang's words, Lee Jae-yong fell silent and remained speechless for a long time. Even Kim Bum-joo and Jung Seon-yi, who were standing to the side, dared not utter a sound.

The concept of a free trade zone was proposed as early as eight years ago. Once cooperation is reached, the three countries will account for 25% of global GDP.

If further cooperation is undertaken on monetary matters, even the authority of the US dollar could be challenged.

Americans know this too.

Therefore, once the issue was raised, the Diaoyu Islands dispute was brought up again, and those in charge of advocating cooperation all died mysteriously.

Lu Liang's move was clearly intended to facilitate cooperation among the three countries in the financial sector.

Although it wasn't mentioned whether there would be deeper cooperation in the future, once there's cooperation, there will be countless more.

Perhaps in three to five years, their cooperation will become a key event in the establishment of the free trade zone.

Lee Jae-yong suddenly said, "Mr. Lu, this time we'll only talk about the collaboration between Kakao and Hyundai."

Lu Liang frowned, the words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back and said with a smile, "Alright, let's not talk about this."

"Come on, let's drink and eat."

Kim Bum-joo and Jung Seon-eui were two excellent wingmen. Seeing that the negotiations had broken down, they quickly stepped in to create a lively atmosphere.

Soon, after a few rounds of drinks, Lu Liang received a message from Sun Yutao instructing him to start selling off Panda's stock. He raised the half-full glass of wine in his glass, downed it in one gulp, and said, "Gentlemen, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

“Chairman Zheng, Chairman Jin, please enjoy your drinks. I’ll see Mr. Lu off.” Lee Jae-yong suddenly said.

The two exchanged a glance, both knowing that Lee Jae-yong wanted to speak with Lu Liang alone. Zheng Xuanyi wanted to know more, since he wasn't Lee Jae-yong's subordinate and didn't need to take his orders.

"President Zheng, why don't you spend some time with President Jin and discuss the details of the future cooperation between the two parties?"

Lu Liang glanced at her, stopped Zheng Xuanyi from seeing her off, and walked side by side with Li Zairong out of the house.

Bathed in moonlight, the two walked through a long corridor, their shadows stretching long on the ground.

As Lee Jae-yong walked, he suddenly said, "Mr. Lu, do you know what conditions are required for a fully loaded truck speeding along to change direction?"

"I'd like to hear the details," Lu Liang said.

"First, the curves should not be too sharp; second, the speed should not be too fast; and third, the road conditions must be clear."

After listening to Li Zairong's explanation of the three conditions, Lu Liang pondered for a long time before saying, "I'm afraid there's a fourth: seizing the main road with good road conditions."

"It's good if you have it, but it's okay if you don't. Safety comes first when driving." Li Zairong walked to the door and turned to look at Lu Liang.

He longed to break free from the cage that had imprisoned two generations, but he had to consider the group's future. He would only choose to support Lu Liang if the future was clear and the outcome was certain.

Samsung Group's size means that it's never too late for them to surrender. They might lose some priority rights, but compared to the safety of the group and the Lee family, those priority rights are insignificant.

"President Li, please wait a moment." Lu Liang entered the car, suddenly rolled down the window, and said with a smile, "I look forward to our next meeting. I hope you can give me a definite answer then."

"Then we'll have to see what Mr. Lu is capable of." Lee Jae-yong smiled, no longer as serious and rigid as before, revealing a genuine smile.

"Bye-Bye."

Looking in the rearview mirror, Lu Liang saw Lee Jae-yong's figure getting smaller and smaller until it disappeared.

He rubbed his temples, looked up and sighed, "It's still no use. They'll only help whoever wins."

Samsung is not like Hyundai. Hyundai provides unconditional support because it is struggling to breathe under Samsung's pressure, and its business is being eroded year by year.

In contrast, Samsung Group has dominated Korea for many years and has a bright future ahead. Although the United States is showing some signs of weakness, it remains the undisputed global hegemon.

At least until Dongda University has the strength to directly confront the Americans and has a clear advantage, Lee Jae-yong will definitely not easily take risks and provoke the Americans' displeasure.

"But it wasn't entirely fruitless." Lu Liang suddenly sat up straight, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Tonight's conversation at least let him know that Lee Jae-yong has a rebellious streak, but a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall.

Having ideas is a good thing.

Samsung is unlikely to stop Tianxing Financial from entering the Korean market; in fact, it might even offer assistance.

Meanwhile, at a high-end nightclub in Incheon.

"Not to mention, each person will receive a Rolex, which they can pick up upon returning to China. No fluff."

With a beaming smile and high spirits, Xiao Wang waved his hand and personally gifted each of his five teammates a Rolls-Royce as a reward for winning the first championship for their region.

The US stock market just opened.

Panda experienced a dramatic surge, opening 25% higher and reaching a market capitalization of $113.73 billion.

As long as Lu Liang's operations are stable, even after deducting the four percent management fee, he will still have more than eight small goals in hand, which is still quite profitable.

He could easily remark, like Lao Wang, that rewarding team members with 30 to 50 million yuan is just a small matter.

These words immediately brought the atmosphere of the celebration banquet to its climax.

"The principal is awesome."

"The principal is very generous."

Xiao Wang squinted, savoring the dazzling lights, the cheers, and the admiring glances.

It is inevitable to feel proud in my heart.

This is the treatment he deserves, not being treated like an ignored weed by Lu Liang's side.

(End of this chapter)