Korean TV series: King of Peninsula 1997

Chapter 176 Undercurrent
In July of 1999, the summer heat was rolling in Jiangnan District.

The tragic news swept across Kinmen Entertainment like a hurricane. Zhang Liwen, once the heir of Emperor's Heart Entertainment, died suddenly in a luxurious hotel room.

In the room, Zhang Liwen lay quietly on the bed, naked and motionless. His face looked pale and his long hair was scattered on his forehead.

On the bedside table, there was a medicine box thrown aside, and there was very little medicine left in it.

The forensic doctor carefully examined every detail. The scantily clad lady who reported the case was in another room, cooperating with the police's questioning. Her eyes were full of fear and anxiety, and her fingers were tightly grasping the hem of her skirt.

After careful consideration, the forensic doctor determined that the cause of death was an overdose of stimulant drugs, which led to heart problems.

After a brief investigation, Park Huichang and his men collected Zhang Liwen's body and buried him.

"Zhang Liwen is dead?" Shi Dongchu, who was in the office of the chairman of the Kinmen Group, was stunned for a moment, then sighed slightly, "Li You is ready to take action."

"What should we do?" Li Zhongjiu looked a little anxious. "He is clearly preparing to take action against Golden Gate Entertainment!"

"Zhang Liwen's death is just a warning," Shi Dongchu frowned. "Zhang Liwen was surrounded by his people, although they did not monitor his phone calls."

"But he obviously knew about your phone call to Zhang Liwen some time ago, even though he was in Japan at that time."

"Brother," Li Zhongjiu frowned, "Could it be that woman? That woman was Zhang Shouji's lover before, and now she is Zhang Liwen's girlfriend."

"Looking at it now, before the merger with Kinmen," Shi Dongchu said with a hint of amazement in the depths of his eyes, "he was already planting nails in Emperor's Heart Entertainment."

"But at that time, the entertainment industry had not made much progress," Li Zhongjiu sighed, "and the news of the policy announcement first leaked out in June."

"Is there really someone with such good vision?" He thought for a moment, "I remember that he is still a major shareholder of SM Entertainment. Right now, SM Entertainment is the entertainment company with the fastest rising stock price."

"He does have good taste, Zhong Jiu."

Shi Dongchu lowered his head in silence, "I sit in this chairman's office, controlling the overall situation of Kinmen Group, but I have no way to refute everything Li You does, because it is all beneficial to Kinmen."

"You know that Councillor Li Lianchang. He recently told his subordinates to help Kinmen Group, especially Kinmen Real Estate."

"How can the cohesion of the Quanzhou Li family be so strong? It's obvious that the two have never met each other." Li Zhongjiu didn't quite understand.

"It's just mutual interests," Shi Dongchu shook his head. "He came back from Japan and took over all the real estate companies of a Li family member overseas. Those companies are almost catching up with half of Kinmen Real Estate."

"It is said that the overseas Li has a good relationship with Li Lianchang. Do you understand?"

Shi Dongchu was right. What he said about not being accepted by the Quanzhou Li family and not being able to return to his hometown was all nonsense from Li Mingyi. He just didn't want to come back.

Was it because he nurtured a tiger that became a threat to him, which led to the Li You faction growing to such a size in Kinmen?

Shi Dongchu didn't think so. The stronger Kinmen became, the stronger he would become as the chairman of Kinmen Group. This was the benefit of the complex equity structure at that time.

Unlike Zhang Shouji's low-key death, the funeral held by Jinmen Entertainment for Zhang Liwen was in stark contrast to his luxurious life during his lifetime.
It can also be regarded as a funeral for the former Di Xin Entertainment.

The Republic of Korea's strategy of building a cultural nation found its first victim at this point in time.

After the funeral, a memorial service for Zhang Liwen was held in a quiet auditorium. The seemingly heavy atmosphere still permeated the air, with the lingering sandalwood and white chrysanthemums contrasting with the sorrow.

The entire mourning hall was covered with white chrysanthemums, funeral music flowed slowly in the air, and the people attending the funeral had solemn expressions and talked in low voices. In this solemn atmosphere, it was not difficult to feel an undercurrent surging.

Zhang Liwen's black and white portrait was placed in front of the coffin. His smile in the picture was warm and sincere, like a sunny and cheerful boy.

Various wreaths were arranged along the wall, and a soft light shone through the high windows onto the mourners, stretching their shadows.

In front of the coffin in the center, Wu Wenying, who once collaborated with Zhang Liwen in a blockbuster film, wore a black long skirt, the texture of which drooped like a shadow under the night sky.

The white headscarf on his head exudes a sense of desolation.

Her face looked even paler under the light, and the guests passing by could see the deep sadness in her eyes.

This woman seems like a born actress.

Every time Wu Wenying accepted the condolences from the guests, although she tried hard to maintain a polite posture, her trembling voice and moist eyes still revealed her deep sorrow.

"Vice President Nim."

The people from Golden Gate Entertainment standing at the door lowered their heads to welcome Li You's arrival.

The entire auditorium was silent. The people who had been whispering just now stopped talking and just watched quietly as Li You walked to Wu Wenying.

Li You nodded to her with a serious expression, "My condolences."

He stood in the solemn auditorium with a dignified expression and slow movements, and it seemed that the air was filled with more than just the faint fragrance of incense ash.

The incense in Li You's hand was glowing with fire, casting flickering shadows on his cold and hard face.

"Li You!" A burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and a figure rushed to the door like a hurricane. It was a young man, with his hair standing on end in anger. "How dare you come here!"

The young man's eyes were burning with uncontrollable anger, and his roar echoed in the ancestral hall: "How dare you burn incense here!"

The young man was not able to really rush in, but was stopped by Quan Zaijun and his men at the door. Due to Li Youlai's previous instructions, he did not take action, but just stopped him tightly.

Li You paused his movements slightly, turned sideways, and had a faint smile on his face.

Li You looked through the smoke and glanced at the young man's stopped figure and his covered mouth. He turned his head back and continued to insert the burning incense into the incense burner. The incense was finally inserted into the incense burner steadily, and the flame jumped on the top of the cigarette.

Other people in the auditorium also felt the sudden tense atmosphere, but they were as silent as sculptures. Only the incense in the incense burner was burning silently, as if silently praying for the deceased.

Most of the people present were from Golden Gate Entertainment or the former Dixin Entertainment, but apart from Zhang Liwen's friend, no one else spoke.

They just felt a chill.

After leaving, Li You happened to meet Shi Dongchu and Li Zhongjiu at the door. They had just arrived.

Li You stopped at the door, his eyes swept lightly over Shi Dongchu and Li Zhongjiu, and his faint gaze fell on the two of them.

"President nim," Li You greeted politely, bypassing Li Zhongjiu.

"It seems that the vice president arrived earlier than me," Shi Dongchu smiled, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, calm and yet with hidden meaning.

"The Emperor's Heart Entertainment built by Zhang Shouji and his son is now the foundation of Kinmen Entertainment," Li You said in a deep and powerful voice. "I also worked with them on some things when they were alive, so I naturally mourn for them."

Li You's words were like a drop of water falling into a calm pond, causing ripples.

"Vice President, you are so thoughtful," Shi Dongchu said, patting Li You's shoulder gently. "I know Li Wen used to call you brother and express his condolences."

As the current president of Kinmen Entertainment, Park Huichang stood respectfully at the bottom of the stairs waiting for Li You.

Li You and Shi Dongchu separated and walked down the stairs. Park Huichang's body trembled slightly and a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

He lowered his head and waited respectfully for Li You's arrival. He felt sad for Zhang Shouji and his son, but now he worked for Li You.

When Li You stood in front of him, Park Huichang lowered his head and bowed, his voice low and powerful, "Chairman nim."

At this moment, his heart was filled with complex emotions, including regrets about the change of power and uncertainty about the future.

Park Huichang is not sure if he can continue to stay in his current position.

In Kinmen, the only people who can call Li You vice president are Shi Dongchu and Li Zhongjiu. In Kinmen Group, apart from Shi Dongchu and Li Zhongjiu, no one dares to call Li You vice president.

People who are good at dealing with people would not say this. Park Huichang knew this very well, so he became more cautious and expressed his submission to the unquestionable authority.

Shi Dongchu is the genuine president, and Li Zhongjiu just won't accept it.

Although Li You doesn't care about this title, the people below don't think so.

"Go back and prepare well," Li You said softly, "Kinmen Real Estate and Kinmen Trade are both developing steadily, there won't be any waves. Now that the new policy has been released, Kinmen Entertainment will be a hot commodity."

"Yes, President Nim," Park Huichang responded, "I will do my best to prepare to deal with other people's prying eyes."

Li You smiled and said, "If things go well, you can take over Golden Gate Entertainment."

He strode to his black car, the paint glowing coldly in the sunlight.

Yoon Hyun-woo opened the car door for him, and Li You sat on the leather seat. He felt a slightly cool touch and closed his eyes slightly.

Just before the driver started the engine and drove off, Jeon Jae-jun hurried over, his breath a little unsteady, "Chairman nim, it's been dealt with."

There was a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in his voice.

Li You opened his eyes, his eyes were like torches, and he glanced at Quan Zaijun calmly, without any other tone in his words, "Deal with it cleanly, including the others."

The voice was flat, but it made Quan Jae-jun feel a little regretful.

At that time, he went to check the people around Zhang Liwen and found this young man, but he remembered that he was just an ordinary friend.
Quan Jae-jun nodded without saying anything more. He knew what to do next.

With the car windows closed, only the sound of the tires rubbing against the ground could be heard clearly outside.

On the top floor of the Kinmen Real Estate Building, Li You stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, gazing at the Kinmen Building not far from his building.

The upper part of the windows was opened, allowing sunlight to filter into the office in patches.

A gust of wind blew, gently brushing Li You's face.

In the fight for Kinmen Entertainment, Zhang Liwen’s death is just an appetizer or an appetizer. After all, the weakest fly must be killed first, otherwise the buzzing sound will be too noisy.

To put it simply, Zhang Liwen's death is just the prelude to this game of power.

As for the young man at the funeral, Li You guessed that he was not a close friend of Zhang Liwen. Li You didn't care whether he was sent by someone on purpose.

The person behind the scenes might be Li Zhongjiu, or it might be a hidden move by Shi Dong, or he might be a hidden ambitious person.

Li You didn't care about his life or death. He was working for others, so if he died, he died.

No matter who it is, Li You will just drive his chariot over them and Kinmen Entertainment will become his trophy.

Yin Xuanyou, who had been in for most of the day, had been standing quietly behind Li You, not saying anything to disturb him until Li You took the initiative to ask, "What's the matter?"

"President Nim," Yoon Hyunwoo looked up, "Representative Chen Daojun would like to arrange a time to meet with you."

(End of this chapter)