Gu Bai and Lee Kun-hee shook hands for several seconds.

He could feel a slight tremor in Lee Kun-hee's hand.

Gu Bai knew that the head of this financial conglomerate, who had ruled Goryeo his entire life, would die in two years. Given his current physical condition, it seemed inevitable.

"Mr. Gu, we Goryeo locals have organized the grandest welcome for you. If you don't mind, we can find another place to continue our conversation."

The Goryeo media stood not far away, frantically photographing, which also annoyed Gu Bai. Thus, he nodded slightly in agreement with Lee Kun-hee's proposal.

Seeing Gu Bai's agreement, a smile appeared on Lee Kun-hee's face.

From the current perspective, Gu Bai seemed to come bearing goodwill. Once things became clearer, they could start making demands of Gu Bai.

After all, the Li Clan had controlled Samsung for decades. Suddenly, a major shareholder with an 88.3% stake had descended, and he couldn't accept it all at once, especially since Gu Bai was backed by the Future Foundation, a massive capital presence that left no room for resistance.

The Future Foundation had stealthily consolidated an 88.3% stake in Samsung Group over thirty years. Could other large multinational conglomerates be under similar control? Lee Kun-hee didn't know, but he dared not take the gamble. His father, Lee Byung-chul, the first controller of Samsung Group, had instilled in him the mystery of the Future Foundation. This fear was ingrained through decades of indoctrination.

Lee Kun-hee now had only one thought.

He wanted to ensure the Li Family's continued control over Samsung, just as it had been for the past several decades. He knew his health was failing, and he wanted to secure a future for his descendants in his remaining days. He didn't want Samsung Group to collapse immediately after his passing.

In the past decades, he essentially served global capital but still maintained dominance and privilege within Goryeo. By that logic, if he had to serve someone, why not serve Gu Bai?

This could very well be an opportunity for the Li Clan. The successor of the Future Foundation had emerged, and if he could seize the chance to hold onto Gu Bai, at least while Gu Bai was alive, the Li Clan's Samsung would never fall! He wasn't sure how powerful the Future Foundation was, but he knew that forces comparable to it worldwide could be counted on one hand.

"Mr. Gu, we have prepared the best rooms for you at the Shilla Hotel, and the welcoming banquet will also be held there, sparing you from a long journey."

Gu Bai hadn't expected Lee Kun-hee to be so considerate and looked at him in surprise.

"It seems that the Samsung Li Family isn't particularly resistant to my takeover of Samsung?"

There were inquiries while he was still on the plane, the grand reception at the airport, and now their accommodating attitude—all signs of goodwill. Gu Bai couldn't help but ponder this.

"Then please, lead the way, Chairman Li."

"Please, Chairman Gu."

Lee Kun-hee quickly made a welcoming gesture, inviting Gu Bai.

"Those 20 cars over there are prepared for you, Mr. Gu, entirely at your disposal."

Finally, Lee Jae-yong seized the opportunity to step forward, respectfully speaking to Gu Bai in English.

Supported by Lee Boo-jin, Lee Kun-hee saw this scene and nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Everything he did was for his children. If Lee Jae-yong still maintained his previous arrogant attitude, he would consider passing the inheritance to Lee Boo-jin. Compared to Lee Jae-yong, Lee Boo-jin was noticeably more composed.

When Gu Bai saw Lee Jae-yong, he refused with a peculiar expression. As Lee Jae-yong was still a vice president at Samsung, Gu Bai addressed him as Vice President.

"Vice President Li, I appreciate your kindness, but our team has already arranged transportation. You only need to lead the way."

Though disappointed by Gu Bai's refusal, Lee Jae-yong's expression didn't change. He maintained a full smile and responded, "It is my honor."

With that, he busied himself.

Gu Bai stared at Lee Jae-yong's departing figure for a few seconds, then smiled and shook his head.

In his previous life, he had seen clips of Lee Jae-yong making an imposing entrance in short videos. Back then, his dream was simply to find a job that could maintain his livelihood and stop drifting.

Yet, standing in Goryeo now, seeing Lee Jae-yong slightly submissive before him, his heart felt no waves.

Gu Bai understood he had become accustomed to his position and enjoyed the admiration of others as a matter of course.

In less than a year, he had reached such heights.

As for the vehicles Lee Jae-yong mentioned prepared for him, honestly, Gu Bai didn't dare sit in them. Who knew if the attitudes Lee Kun-hee and Lee Jae-yong now displayed were feigned to lower his guard?

He couldn't afford to be careless when deciding his life.

With protection from Gu Yi and others, he walked toward the Black Swan Group personnel who had been dispatched to Goryeo—vehicles ready for him just behind the Four Major Conglomerates.

However, seeing Gu Bai shaking his head at Lee Jae-yong's back, Lee Kun-hee's expression changed instantly.

Once Gu Bai left, Lee Kun-hee, supported by Lee Boo-jin, slowly walked toward the vehicles prepared by Samsung Group.

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