Just as Gu Bai was about to walk out of the lounge door, Lee Kun-hee, after thinking for a long time, finally couldn't help but speak up, "Mr. Gu, please wait a moment!"

Hearing Lee Kun-hee's voice, Gu Bai turned his head to look at him, his brows furrowed slightly.

Why is this old man so clueless?

Is there something he couldn't say earlier? Does he really have to wait until I'm about to leave to speak up?

"What else is there?"

Gu Bai's tone was cold, with obvious impatience.

Lee Kun-hee, hearing Gu Bai's impatient tone, couldn't help but pause awkwardly, but he still continued, "There is one more thing that requires you, Mr. Gu, to make a decision."

"What is it?"

Meanwhile, Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian raised their eyebrows, having already guessed what Lee Kun-hee wanted to say. How to seize the inheritance rights from their brother, who already held most of Samsung's power, depended on this moment. Lee Kun-hee's opinion was no longer important now, because in front of this young man, the opinion of the Li Clan's head was meaningless. Even if Lee Kun-hee forcibly made Lee Jae-yong the chairman of Samsung, one word from Gu Bai could remove him.

Lee Kun-hee sighed and began to speak slowly.

"I suppose Mr. Gu can see that my health is deteriorating. A few years ago, Jae Yong began taking over Samsung's affairs and has done quite well. I have the intention to groom him as the successor of Samsung Group.

But things are not what they used to be. Samsung Group is now your private property; your opinion is the most important. Therefore, I would like to trouble Mr. Gu to make a decision for us, to help our Li Clan choose a new successor.

I originally had four children, but one of my daughters died years ago in an accident. The three of them are all members of the third generation of our Li Clan. Mr. Gu can appoint one person to become the heir of the Li Clan, so they can serve you in my absence."

After speaking, he bowed slowly to Gu Bai.

Gu Bai glanced at the old man in front of him, feeling very surprised inside.

This old man is truly worthy of being the head of a conglomerate controlling Samsung for decades, his means and boldness are exceptional.

To dispel his own worries and ensure the Li Clan could continue to exist and develop, he actually handed over the position of family heir to Gu Bai. From this, one can see how impressive Lee Kun-hee's patience is. As an old saying from Hua Country goes, he is a hero with the potential of an overlord!

If it weren't for his knowledge of history, knowing that Lee Kun-hee would pass away two years later, Gu Bai wouldn't dare to hand Samsung back to the Li Clan, who knows if they wouldn't devour it completely?

"This is your family matter, Chairman Li; it wouldn't be appropriate for me to get involved, would it?"

"No, even though it's a family matter, it concerns your interests as well, and I don't dare presume to decide."

After speaking, Lee Kun-hee stared intently at Gu Bai.

Gu Bai did not continue to decline hypocritically, instead looking toward the few third-generation members of the Li Clan beside Lee Kun-hee.

Gu Bai's understanding of these three was limited to some information from his past life.

Lee Jae-yong, a graduate of the East Asian History Department at Seoul University, MBA from Keio University in Japan, and a doctorate from Harvard Business School; he joined Samsung Electronics in 1991, consistently learning management. In 2001, he became an assistant director of the Samsung Group, later serving as an executive director of the Strategic Planning Group. In December 2009, he was appointed as vice president and chief customer officer of Samsung Electronics, formally entering executive ranks.

It was from then that Lee Jae-yong began to shine in the international community, and it can be said that Samsung's development cannot be separated from Lee Jae-yong's contributions. As for later events, after Park Jeongchun became grand elder of the Goryeo Elder Council, he targeted the nation's chaebols. Lee Jae-yong was also imprisoned several times, but had to be released on bail due to pressure from various chaebols.

One has to admit, Lee Jae-yong's abilities are indeed impressive, and Lee Kun-hee's insight is sharp. Compared to the third generation of other chaebols in Goryeo, Lee Jae-yong is far superior to them. If Gu Bai were Lee Jae-yong, he would also hand the position of heir to Lee Jae-yong; only someone with such abilities has the chance to lead the Li Clan to greater glory.

But the problem arises; Gu Bai is not part of the Li Clan. The strength of the Li Clan might not be a good thing for him but a bad thing. After all, what he wants is merely a puppet family under his control. If the puppet is too powerful, it could turn on its master.

In contrast, Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian.

Gu Bai knows even less about them, only knowing some rumors about their private lives.

For example, Lee Boo-jin met and married a regular employee, Im Youzai, but the good times didn't last; their marriage fell apart, separating in 2012, and finally divorcing.

But to negate their abilities based on these would not be fair. As the third generation of a chaebol groomed from a young age, their abilities definitely surpass most people in the world.

In December 2010, she was promoted to be the head of the Shilla Hotel and Samsung Everland, thus becoming the first female president within Samsung's subsidiaries. Everland is seen as Samsung's holding company, diversifying into construction, food, and resort industries, and has developed rapidly under Lee Boo-jin's management, showcasing her capabilities.

As for Lee Xuexian, Gu Bai only knows she is a vice president of the Samsung Group, but not much more. However, Gu Bai wouldn't underestimate her; without certain abilities, she couldn't have become vice president of the Samsung Group.

But from Gu Bai's perspective, he is more inclined toward Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian.

It's not because they are women, though Lee Boo-jin's looks are indeed not bad, she is already over 40 years old, and Gu Bai isn't desperate enough to act on that.

It is because these two capable women are also easier to control.

The three all looked at Gu Bai, their eyes flickering. They knew that with just a word from Gu Bai, the future of Samsung would be in the hands of whoever he chose. Such immense power, not one of the three was not tempted.

While Gu Bai was pondering, Lee Kun-hee couldn't help but speak up for his son.

"Mr. Gu, Lee Jae-yong, as my eldest son, is very capable. Moreover, he has been with the group for many years, which would save you plenty of trouble during the transition of power."

Short and to the point.

But the faces of Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian instantly turned pale.

Indeed.

Their father still favored their brother, even at this moment, speaking for Lee Jae-yong before Gu Bai.

Upon hearing his father's words, Lee Jae-yong showed a subtle and nearly imperceptible excitement, even his gaze brightened considerably.

But Gu Bai, hearing Lee Kun-hee's words, couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Capable?

How capable could he be? To be frank, any of Gu Bai's three business robots could easily outperform them a hundredfold, a thousandfold.

Clearly, Lee Kun-hee still didn't understand the situation, thinking Gu Bai couldn't do without the Li Clan, offering the right to let Gu Bai decide while attempting to influence his decision.

Thinking of this, Gu Bai indifferently patted off non-existent dust from his clothes and said with an ambiguous smile, "Since Chairman Li has already decided on a successor, why bother asking me?"

With those words.

Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian's eyes unmistakably dimmed.

While Lee Jae-yong couldn't suppress his thrill, a smile spread across his face.

Conversely, Lee Kun-hee was the first to perceive Gu Bai's dissatisfaction, hurriedly showing a fearful and respectful demeanour as he said, "I just thought Mr. Gu doesn't know the three of them well and wanted to offer some advice. You can completely ignore it and decide as per your will, I wouldn't object in the slightest."

Gu Bai shrugged indifferently, turned around, and headed towards the door.

"I'll stay in Goryeo for a while longer; there's no rush to make a decision. Besides, Chairman Li still seems healthy enough, so there's no hurry.

I'll decide after learning more about Chairman Li's three children in this period."

With that said, Gu Bai left without looking back.

The luxurious lounge once again fell into silence.

Lee Jae-yong, with lowered gaze, pondered over something, while Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian let out a sigh of relief. As for their expressions, it was unclear if it was disappointment or something else.

After a while, Lee Kun-hee slowly spoke, his voice weaker than before.

"Because of my bias, Mr. Gu has developed discontent towards me. I will no longer break rules for anyone in the future. I predict Mr. Gu will announce the successor for our Li Clan before leaving Goryeo; until then, you can freely compete.

As for the means of competition, I won't interfere; as long as there is no fratricide, even if you use despicable means, I will turn a blind eye."

After speaking, Lee Kun-hee refused the support of Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian, leaning on his cane, he slowly left the room. His background seemed somewhat stooped, losing the imposing aura he once had as the head of a conglomerate.

Life's greatest vexation is desire. Some say the world is full of sorrow and trouble, because the Saha World is, by its nature, an enduring world, hence full of worries and pains, such as our desire for wealth, beauty, food, and the desire for power, fame, and anything related to us. Therefore, desires flourish, and when these desires are unfulfilled, worries arise. Lee Kun-hee's troubles were due to the inability to maintain control.

When he led Samsung to prominence in Goryeo in his youth, he always felt that the whole world could be within his control. But now, as he aged and approached death, those things had become less important to him. Now he only wished for his family's continued prosperity, to give an account to his father, Lee Byung-chul.

Meanwhile, in the lounge, the third generation of the Li Clan had begun their plotting. Lee Kun-hee was getting old, but they were not. Naturally, they wished to seize more power while still vigorous.

The sparks of competition had already begun to ignite in the air.

And all this was sparked by a single gentle remark from Gu Bai.

Why do so many people yearn for wealth and power? It's precisely this feeling of controlling others' life and death, rise and fall, joy and sorrow, that makes people yearn for the word 'power'.

Upon returning to his room, Gu Bai reflected on all that had just transpired.

Judging by Lee Kun-hee's attitude as the current head of Samsung, it was evident that taking over Samsung would not be difficult, due to the overwhelming influence of the Future Foundation, which left Lee Kun-hee with no room for resistance.

It seemed that his previous actions were no longer necessary.

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