The banquet among the Korea Group lasted for several hours.

But when Ju Benmao, Zheng Xiangyong, and Cui Taiyuan left, their expressions were grim. They had attended this event only out of respect for Samsung and their limited understanding of the Future Foundation. However, during the banquet, Gu Bai showed them no courtesy at all; he was courteous to Lee Kun-hee, but completely indifferent to them.

After all, they were the heads of their conglomerates, accustomed to significant hospitality wherever they went in Goryeo. If not for maintaining appearances at the table, they would have left long ago and wouldn't have stayed so long.

After the three major corporate families had left, Gu Bai was taken by Lee Kun-hee to an extremely luxurious lounge.

Two large sofas were placed side by side, with a circle of white fur from unknown animals surrounding the back, giving off a full sense of softness to the touch.

And overhead, a luxurious chandelier hung, its edges inlaid with a diamond each, totaling 55, the value of which alone probably wouldn't be less than a million USD.

Behind the sofa, a huge fireplace roared with flames. The burning logs seemed to be some precious kind of fragrant wood, emitting a refreshing aroma, making the entire lounge extraordinarily warm. Gu Bai leaned back on the sofa, his eyes narrowing with slight drowsiness.

The fragrant wood in the fireplace occasionally cracked, and the flames danced within, creating an unusually dull atmosphere.

Gu Bai picked up a pre-cut cigar beside him and just as he brought it to his lips, Lee Kun-hee immediately signaled to Lee Jae-yong, who instantly understood, took out a lighter, and stepped forward to light it for Gu Bai.

Gu Bai found it somewhat embarrassing, not to mention Lee Jae-yong's identity as the Samsung Crown Prince; he was almost the same age as Gu Bai's father Gu Jian Country, but Gu Bai did not refuse and instead smiled and said thank you to him.

As cigar smoke wafted around Gu Bai, Lee Kun-hee finally started to speak.

"Mr. Gu, I wonder if you plan to publicly announce the Samsung Group's privatization, or continue to hide the fact that you're the major shareholder and maintain the original development path?"

After Lee Kun-hee's words, Lee Jae-yong, Lee Boo-jin, and Lee Xuexian, standing by, grew tense, because what Gu Bai said next would be closely related to their personal interests.

If Gu Bai chose the former, then even if they became the heirs of the Li Clan, it would be meaningless. Without Samsung, the Li Clan wouldn't amount to much, not even in Goryeo, let alone the World, especially after having offended numerous domestic conglomerates over the years. At that time, they might even find it hard to die.

If Gu Bai were to make this choice, they would use all their resources to prevent Gu Bai from acquiring Samsung.

But if Gu Bai chose the latter, it would be a completely different story.

The shares Gu Bai held did not include those of the Li Clan, which meant they still owned 8.2% of Samsung's shares, which was essentially no different from working for global capital.

Gu Bai manipulated everything from behind the scenes, while they worked up front to gain benefits for Gu Bai.

But this way, they could still maintain their current family status and power, in simple terms, they would be like foxes borrowing the tiger's might.

After Lee Kun-hee finished speaking, Gu Bai didn't respond immediately. Instead, he crossed his legs, lightly flicked the ash from his cigar, the ash sprinkling the luxurious carpet, covering the white cashmere rug with gray-brown specks.

But at this moment, no one cared about such details anymore. All four core members of the Li Clan were watching Gu Bai's face, not daring to blink for fear of missing an expression that flashed across it.

After a long time.

Gu Bai finally asked slowly, "Chairman Li, I wonder what benefits and disadvantages these two choices have for me?"

Upon hearing Gu Bai's inquiry, Lee Kun-hee also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Gu Bai hadn't made a decision, everything was still negotiable.

"I'm sure the think tank behind Mr. Gu has already analyzed the pros and cons for you, but as the person who knows Samsung best in the whole world, I can also offer some opinions from my own standpoint."

Gu Bai looked at Lee Kun-hee, his left hand gently gesturing for him to continue.

Lee Kun-hee paused for two seconds, organized his thoughts, and continued to answer respectfully.

"If Mr. Gu intends to directly announce a full grasp of 88.3% of Samsung's shares and reorganize the Samsung Group, you should gain considerable profit in the short term. After all, despite Samsung's market value being less than 300 billion USD after so many years of development, its hidden value far exceeds this figure.

But the biggest drawback is that Samsung will then be targeted by governments and capital from all over the world. No one can accept such a giant being held in the hands of a single individual, which I'm sure you're well aware of.

If you consolidate everything in the short term, you could become the richest person in the world on the surface in no time, but I believe, as the heir of the Future Foundation, you won't care about this amount of money, much less the so-called title of the richest, so I think the second option is the most suitable for you."

Gu Bai did not answer him but gestured for Lee Kun-hee to continue.

"If you choose the second path, it is the most stable and the most beneficial for you.

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