Korean TV series: King of Peninsula 1997

Chapter 142: Being a Dog Openly

On the bustling Cheongdam-dong shopping street, high-rise buildings stand on both sides, and various fashion elements and brand logos can be seen everywhere.

The windows display the latest fashions, exquisite jewelry and the most cutting-edge electronic products. The sunlight shines on the glass windows, reflecting a dazzling light.

Li You took An Sangjiu directly to the street in Cheongdam-dong. The car drove slowly. Although it was daytime, there were many people here.

Shopping guides dressed in fancy clothes stood at the door of some stores, greeting customers with a smile and their voices were gentle and professional.

Next to them are decorated display tables with the latest perfumes, skin care products and makeup, exuding charming aromas.

An Sangjiu parked the car in front of a cosmetics store. After Li You got out of the car, Yoon Hyun-woo stood respectfully at the door of the store.

Li You waved his hand and walked straight into the store. The lighting in the store was soft and romantic. The textures of metal and glass complemented each other, reflecting the dazzling array of cosmetics.

Mou Xianmin stood in front of the cabinet, sniffing a box of cosmetics that Li You didn't quite understand.

The sound of the shop door being pushed open did not attract her attention until the deep and steady footsteps stopped beside her.

She turned around and her eyes fell on Li You. The straight suit was chosen by her personally, and the color of his tie also matched the famous watch on his wrist.

Li You's eyes swept across the rows of exquisite cosmetics and stopped at her face. "How is it?"

"I've picked a lot," Mou Xianmin smiled elegantly and waved to the clerk, "Pack this up."

The two walked side by side to the store entrance, and she stretched her arms gently. "I've been picking for the whole morning, and it's almost done."

After paying the bill, Yoon Hyun-woo opened the trunk of another car, which was filled with sets of luxury goods, with cosmetics accounting for only a small part.

Mou Xianmin pulled Li You over and said carefully, "I bought three or four of each. It should be enough to give away."

She carefully sorted out a whole set of various gift boxes and put them in the trunk of Li You's car.

The two separated, Li You asked An Sangjiu to send her back, and Yin Xuanyou drove Li You to one of the destinations.

"How was her mood this morning?"

Yin Xuanyou thought for a moment and said, "Madam is very happy today."

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In the sunshine, a man in a suit, Park Tae-soo, was standing at the gate of a villa, with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a mobile phone, as if waiting for an important call.

His eyes occasionally glanced at the car parked in front of him, revealing a hint of urgency. Ever since he learned that Li You was going to ask his father-in-law to invest in Kinmen Group, he had been a little anxious this morning.

It is no secret that many other prosecutors also have relatives investing in Kinmen.

This is a great opportunity to make a profit. Through investment, one can even combine one's own interests with the interests of other prosecutors.

The surrounding environment is quiet, with only the occasional sound of birds singing. The tall trees in the villa area cast mottled shadows, adding a bit of tranquility.

Park Tae-soo's cell phone rang, breaking the silence.

He picked up the phone, his voice immediately became professional and polite, and he began to talk in a low and powerful tone, "President Nim."

"I'm already at the door," Li You waved his hand, "What's the house number of your father-in-law's house?"

"It's Villa No. 4, but it may be inconvenient to park here," Park Tae-soo trotted along, "President Nim, wait a moment, I'll pick you up."

Park Tae-soo ran to the door panting, and just saw a car parked at the gate. Li You had already got out of the car and was waiting.

Li You was wearing a neat suit, his face was calm, but his eyes were as sharp as a knife. He tapped the car door lightly with his fingers, as if silently counting the passage of time.

"Chairman Li, nim," Park Tae-soo panted. He took two breaths and went forward to pick up the things in the trunk that Yoon Hyun-woo couldn't get. "Please follow me."

Park Tae-soo was leading the way in front, and he would occasionally look sideways at Li You's pace to make sure he was not going too far ahead.

Through the small path, he quickly arrived at the villa where his father-in-law Li Fuwen lived.

"My father-in-law and mother-in-law are both at home today," Park Tae-soo smiled, "I hope I can entertain Chairman Lee-nim well today."

The main entrance of the villa is two heavy iron doors, inlaid in mottled stone pillars.

The sun shines on the winding path, and the green plants on both sides of the gate are trimmed neatly, like two green guards of honor, welcoming visitors.

Park Tae-soo jogged along the path and did not forget to notify his father-in-law in advance.

The spacious courtyard, the golden glow of the sun and the white exterior walls of the villa interweave to create an atmosphere of opulence.

Li Fuwen, who was in his fifties, was standing at the door of the living room. When he saw Park Tae-soo leading people in, he hurried forward to greet them.

"President Li, welcome, welcome." Li Fuwen said with a smile, "Tae-soo told me that you were coming to visit us today, and we have been looking forward to it for a long time."

"I'm a little late, Uncle Li." Li You looked at Park Tae-soo's father-in-law. It was the first time they met.

"I don't deserve this title," Li Fuwen waved his hands repeatedly.

Li You smiled softly, "Tae Soo and I are of the same generation. You are Tae Soo's elder, so I naturally cannot surpass you."

Li Fuwen had a slightly bald head, with a few sparse strands of hair combed neatly. His expensive suit was bulging with potbelly, making it look not very good on him.

He nodded with a smile on his face. Although Li You said so, he didn't dare to take it seriously.

"No, no," the two of them exchanged pleasantries as they sat down in the living room, with Park Tae-soo accompanying them.

Li Fuwen started out as a small business owner, and with his keen eye and some investments, he successfully expanded his business to its current size.

However, he had no protection and was always blackmailed. It was not until he was fired by a prosecutor and fined 7 billion that he changed his ways and recruited Park Tae-soo, a prosecutor as his son-in-law.

Even when Park Tae-soo asked for some money every month to manage relationships, Li Fuwen readily paid for it.

This time, I have the opportunity to spend money to rely on the Golden Gate Group, which is always a good thing. Besides, the shares will make money, which is a 100% good thing. After the greetings, Park Tae-soo's mother-in-law came out of the kitchen and wiped her hands on her apron.

"Auntie," Li You nodded gently in greeting.

"Chairman Li, please try my cooking later," she came out to greet him with a smile, and then went back to the kitchen to busy herself.

The three of them talked one after another until Li You got to the point.

"Uncle Li," Li You said, playing with his lighter, "I'm sure Taejoo has already told you why I came today. What do you think?"

Li Fuwen smiled cheerfully, "Vice President Nim also knows our family's situation. If it weren't for Tae-soo... I don't know how much money I would have wasted in the past few years."

"It would be great if I could help Tae-soo and also establish a relationship with the Golden Gate Group."

Don’t think that there is no threshold for investing in Kinmen Group. Most of the current individual investors are Shi Dongchu, Li You and others within the group who actively seek out close investors in order to gain more voice.

As for those outside investors, they don’t have the opportunity to invest now.

He took the initiative to propose an investment of 20 billion, which decisively made Li You raise his eyebrows, "It doesn't have to be so much, Uncle Li."

Current investments dilute the equity little by little, and 20 billion can basically get 4% to 5% of the equity.

The two of them settled the matter after a few words. Li You waved his hand and Yin Xuanyou, who was standing next to him, handed him the documents in his bag.

Li Fuwen took the document, flipped through it for a few times, and raised his head, "Vice President Nim, isn't this investment amount a little small?"

It is good to invest billions of dollars to connect with Kinmen, but he wants to invest more.

Li You smiled and said, "When the investment scale is larger in the future, I will find an opportunity to ask Uncle Li to increase the investment."

"Okay then," Li Fuwen didn't bargain, "When does the meeting start?"

"This weekend," Li You gave a clear time.

Li Fuwen laughed and said, "I will be there on time."

Next we had dinner and drinks, and both the host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much.

During this time, Li Fuwen kept loosening his belt, but he and Park Tae-soo were both a little dizzy from Li You's drinking.

All these years of drinking at the table have been in vain, he even feels that he should sit at the children's table in the future.

Li You finished his meal and left soon after. Li Fuwen even felt that he could drink twice as much as himself.

"You are so young." Li Fuwen sent Li You to the iron gate of the courtyard and stopped when Li You said goodbye.

Li Fuwen stood at the door, looking at Li You's back. The afternoon breeze blew and his dizzy brain became clear. "Taejoo, are you close to him?"

Park Tae-soo has always respected this elder who has helped him a lot. He nodded hesitantly, "Should it be considered close?"

"Should?" Li Fuwen thought for a moment, "Since you are probably already on the Golden Gate Group's chariot, you might as well be more drastic."

He squinted his eyes and looked at Park Tae-soo, "What's the name of your secret organization? Mutual Aid Society, right?"

Li Fuwen said to himself, "After Prosecutor Han died, you took over the Mutual Aid Association. With your personality, I guess someone must be pushing you, and now it seems that it is President Li."

"Show your value to him, Tae-soo," Li Fuwen recalled Park Tae-soo's performance when he was recruiting a son-in-law, "just like you did then."

"Don't think there's anything wrong with being his subordinate," Li Fuwen put a cigarette in his mouth and refused Park Tae-soo's move to light a cigarette, "I quit."

"Look, he is actually the vice president of Kinmen now, but who wouldn't respectfully address him as president?"

Li Fuwen has lived a long life and has been in the business world for a long time, so he can see things more clearly than Park Tae-soo. "You are standing on his chariot now, helping him to conquer Kinmen in the future."

"This young President Li is very meticulous and skillful. I think he can do it."

"The future growth of the Kinmen Group will not be inferior to the Shunyang Group and the Tianxia Group."

"By that time, we will have the support of a wealthy family, and you will naturally be able to climb higher and higher."

Li Fuwen sighed, "Although the current policies have been changing to target the chaebols, once the chaebols survive, I'm afraid the future will become the chaebols' world."

Park Tae-soo felt bitter when listening to his father-in-law's teachings. He had been working for Li You for a long time.
He let out a long sigh, "Father, what should I do next? Help him openly?"

Park Tae-soo was still a little worried, "But the predecessor of Kinmen was after all those..."

There was nothing wrong with doing small things in secret, but Park Tae-soo was still worried that something might happen if he helped him openly.

"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb, Tae-joo."

Li Fuwen said seriously, "There are quite a few prosecutors who openly stand on the side of Kinmen. Or you told me that many of my colleagues have done so."

He always knew that Park Tae-soo would be indecisive when doing things, so he said those words just now in order to make him make up his mind.

"Hasn't the prosecutors of Shunyang been targeted before? Hasn't the prosecutors of Tianxia Group been targeted before?"

Li Fuwen shook his head. "If Kinmen can't keep the prosecutors on their side, they might as well disband early."

"Only by standing in line with the truth can you seek the greatest benefit for yourself. If you do small things for others secretly, they will give you some sweet things in return."

"Let me put it bluntly. We are both dogs, but the one in the backyard who can't catch a thief in a year is not as well treated as the one in the front yard who barks all day long. Do you understand?"

Stand on the side openly. Park Tae-soo repeated it twice in his mind.

Park Tae-soo was silent for a while, and finally nodded solemnly, "I understand."

(End of this chapter)