The Li Clan will continue to openly control Samsung Group and work hard for you, but the core decisions of the group will still be made by you. Although your short-term earnings may decrease, in the long run, this is definitely a guaranteed win for you.

After all, as I just mentioned, our Samsung Group has developed for so many years, and its implicit value far exceeds the actual data. For example, our Samsung Group holds over 130,000 patents. In many fields, the world's major capitals cannot bypass our Samsung. If they want to make money, they have to let us make a profit first, and this influence can also enable us to do many things for you.

But if Samsung is publicly integrated by you, that is, if you break the rules first, then in the future, world capital can completely bypass our Samsung and operate independently.

After all, although there is much competition in the capital circle, it is still unified, and such unwritten rules exist. It is estimated that in a few years, Samsung could exit the stage of history."

Lee Kun-hee said a lot in one breath. After finishing, he looked somewhat cautiously at Gu Bai.

It must be said that there was indeed too much private agenda in his words. The underlying message was hoping Gu Bai would choose the second option to ensure that Samsung could still shelter their Li Clan. After all, for Gu Bai, it doesn't matter which option is chosen, but for the Li Clan, his choice could very well be catastrophic for them.

After listening to Lee Kun-hee's words, Gu Bai chuckled lightly, with an inexplicable expression appearing on his face.

Lee Kun-hee's heart trembled at the sight, but he knew that remaining silent was the best choice at this time.

"Chairman Li, right now I really want to use a word from Hua Country to describe you. Do you want to know what it is?"

"Mr. Gu, please tell me."

"Old fox."

Lee Kun-hee instantly understood Gu Bai's meaning and could only smile awkwardly.

"In Hua Country, this is a word with both positive and negative connotations. We usually use it to describe wise people, and my description of you is in the positive sense."

"You've said so much, most of which is considered for your Li Clan, right? Of course, I don't deny that what you said makes sense, but I think you've overlooked one thing: if Samsung is controlled by ordinary people, it will naturally be seen by world capital as breaking the rules. But do you know what my identity as the heir of the Future Foundation is?

The capital rules of this world are set by people like us. Even the rules of the Li Clan, the chess players, are set by us. Isn't it a bit ridiculous to try and bind the creators of the chessboard with the rules of the chessboard?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lee Kun-hee's face suddenly turned pale, as he heard the dissatisfaction in Gu Bai's tone.

But for the survival of the Li Clan, Lee Kun-hee had to brazen it out and continue smiling at Gu Bai.

Standing by the side, Lee Jae-yong, Lee Boo-jin, and Lee Xuexian couldn't help but lower their heads, not daring to speak up. It must be said that Gu Bai's sharpness just now was too dazzling.

Gu Bai also glanced at their expressions, and his inner apprehension settled a bit.

He knew that the Future Foundation was very powerful and wealthy, but as to how powerful it really was, he only had a vague idea. He used the Future Foundation to bolster his own position.

Now it seems that this move was the right one. The influence of the Future Foundation was truly enormous, instantly intimidating Lee Kun-hee.

After an unknown amount of time, Gu Bai noticed the cigar he was smoking had become a bit harsh, so he extinguished the remaining half of the cigar.

The cigar worth tens of thousands of US Dollars was casually discarded in the ashtray beside him.

"But you don't have to overthink it. I'm not interested in controlling Samsung. I'm still in the inheritance period, and money holds no value for me. I'm sure you have some understanding of our foundation's financial resources. I'll let you in on something: I currently control 7.6 trillion USD. This amount of money is more than enough to buy your entire Goryeo.

I came to your Goryeo to use Samsung's influence to help me inherit the Future Foundation in the shortest possible time. Do you understand what I mean?"

7.6 trillion USD!

In 2017, Goryeo's total annual production was only 1.53 trillion USD. This is the collective asset of over 50 million people in Goryeo. In simple terms, it means that it would take over 50 million Goryeo citizens developing for five whole years to reach this number. And this is just the surface funds that Gu Bai, as a single heir, can control. Just imagine the hidden assets!

How terrifying would that be?

These numbers not only shocked Lee Kun-hee and others, but even Gu Bai, the actual beneficiary, couldn't help but marvel. He even suspected that the entire world's finance might very well be controlled by the Future Foundation, sitting at the top of the pyramid.

But at this time, Lee Kun-hee couldn't care less about the amazement; an excited expression appeared on his face as he said, "So, Mr. Gu, are you planning to let Samsung continue to develop along its original trajectory?"

Gu Bai maintained a calm expression and nodded slightly.

As if Samsung, worth hundreds of billions of USD, was not worth mentioning in his eyes.

At this moment, Lee Kun-hee instantly stood up, positioned himself to Gu Bai's right, and gave a deep bow, but his body was too weak, and he almost stumbled and fell.

Lee Boo-jin, standing nearby, quickly came forward to assist but was pushed back by Lee Kun-hee's gaze, causing her to stop midway, watching her father.

Lee Kun-hee struggled for a while, eventually bowing 90 degrees in a standard posture.

Watching her father, Lee Boo-jin couldn't help but tremble. In all of Goryeo, no one could bear such a great ceremony, but Gu Bai, reclining on the sofa, showed no change in expression and accepted it as a matter of course.

This is indeed the essence of the world. Lee Kun-hee ruled Goryeo, and everyone revered him as a god, but when faced with a man like Gu Bai, who is countless times stronger, he could only become a weaker individual, adapting to the rules of this world.

After the bow from Lee Kun-hee, Gu Bai did not show any mercy and continued, "Although I do not wish to directly take over Samsung, you can let your Li Clan continue to control Samsung. However, it does not mean I will grant full authority to you. The days of treating Samsung as your own empire are gone forever."

"We understand; from now on, everything we have is bestowed by you, and the Li Clan serves only you!"

"I intend to take a seat on your Samsung Board of Directors and establish a supervisory body at the highest board level, which will answer only to me. This is meant to monitor Samsung's future daily development and will not interfere in the group's affairs. Can you agree to this?"

"Of course! I think this is perfectly reasonable!"

"Now that we've settled this, I plan to go and rest. You can discuss the specific matters with my think tank, and if there are any issues you can't resolve, contact me."

With that, Gu Bai got up, intending to leave.

Suddenly, just two steps away, Gu Bai turned around and instructed Lee Kun-hee, "By the way, I have one more task here. I hope Chairman Li can handle it for me."

"Mr. Gu, please tell me."

"The second reason I came to Goryeo is to have the girl group under us train in Goryeo for a while. I just arrived in Goryeo and don't quite understand it yet, so I hope your Samsung can help me liaise with a decent entertainment company."

"Do you have any specific requirements?"

This task was extremely simple for the Samsung Group, and Lee Kun-hee couldn't help but relax.

"I see that S·M Company is quite famous internationally. How about this one?"

Lee Kun-hee signaled to Lee Jae-yong, who immediately stepped forward.

Since Lee Kun-hee fell seriously ill, most of Samsung's affairs were handled by Lee Jae-yong, making him the most suitable person to respond.

Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian first exchanged a glance, then couldn't help but look at Lee Kun-hee again. Although Lee Kun-hee had promised that they could continue competing for the Samsung inheritance, it was evident that Lee Kun-hee favored Lee Jae-yong more.

Gu Bai also turned his gaze to Lee Jae-yong.

Faced with Gu Bai's gaze, Lee Jae-yong replied directly, "Our Samsung Group holds 5.8% of S·M Group's shares and still has a certain say. Mr. Gu, rest assured, I will fully handle this matter and give you a satisfactory result!"

Hearing Lee Jae-yong's response, Gu Bai nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave once again.

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