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The communication between Zhou Buqi and Li Zairong was very pleasant, just like the previous times. However, the two still did not reach a consensus on Yahoo Korea after all, and Lee Jae-yong said he would go back and think more about it.

From an attitude point of view, Zhou Buqi felt that it was interesting.

With so many chips added, the other party has no reason to refuse.

Sure enough, at noon, Zhou Buqi declined the invitation to have lunch, and Li Zairong took him to the underground garage without any doubt.

He said he wanted to give him a gift.

Went to the underground garage and there was a separately enclosed warehouse.

The door to the warehouse was locked and covered with thick dust. It looked like it had not been opened for a long time.

Zhou Buqi was accompanied by Sun Wanran, two bodyguards, and two drivers and attendants hired from South Korea. There are many people around Li Zaiyong. In addition to three assistants, there are seven or eight guys in black suits and white gloves. The security force is very strong.

When we entered the warehouse, it was really a garage.

There are many cars parked inside.

But they are all covered with covers, so I don’t know what kind of cars they are.

Li Zairong went over and pointed at one of them.

The assistant behind him went over and opened the curtain covering the car. It was an old but high-end black business car. At first glance, it looked a bit like a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Look at the car logo again... Wow!

Samsung brand!

Zhou Buqi's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "Is Samsung going to produce cars?"

Li Zaiyong shook his head, "This was from before."

"before?"

Zhou Buqi has never heard of Samsung producing cars. Korean cars are generally Hyundai, Kia and the like.

Lee Jae-yong explained: "Samsung did build a car production line more than ten years ago and invested nearly 1 billion US dollars, intending to enter the automobile industry. But unfortunately, the Asian financial crisis broke out."

"That's it..."

Zhou Buqi understood now.

The Asian financial crisis that year almost dealt a fatal blow to South Korea, and the entire country almost went bankrupt. Later, relying on a series of promises to developed countries in Europe and the United States, we borrowed a large sum of money, and through selling and selling along the way, we sold all the high-quality assets in South Korea, and finally we were able to recover.

In the process, Samsung's shares were also lost.

Today, more than 60% of the entire group's shares are in the hands of foreign capital. Samsung Group distributes more than one billion US dollars in dividends every year, and foreign capital happily enjoys the dividends of South Korea's economic development. Zhou Buqi is so concerned about the Korean market that he actually wants to take this path.

Lee Jae-yong was very sad when he recalled the fiasco that year, "The threshold for the automobile industry is too high. It is a high-investment, asset-heavy industry. Back then, Samsung had invested US$1 billion to produce some light trucks and light buses. . We want to enter the more competitive luxury car market. But after evaluation, this amount of money is simply not enough, and we need to invest at least another 10 billion US dollars. At that time, it was in financial crisis. In order to save itself, Samsung had sold a large number of shares and was unable to support it. If we start the Samsung Motors industry, we have no choice but to give up.”

"This is a very rational choice." Zhou Buqi nodded and pointed at the luxury car in front of him, "What's going on?"

Lee Jae-yong smiled and said: "This is a concept car. It is planned to be the masterpiece of Samsung's luxury car when it is unveiled. A total of two units have been rolled out. One is in the garage of my home and the other is here. I want to give this one to you."

"Why is this so embarrassing?"

Zhou Buqi realized the preciousness of this car.

This is not just the value of the car itself. No matter whether the cost of the car is US$100,000 or US$1 million, it cannot be compared with the collection value and symbolic significance of this car.

"This car has been here for many years, so why not give it to you." Li Zaiyong was full of sincerity and joked, "Maybe you will remember this car when you see it in the garage in the future. Samsung, to deepen our business cooperation."

"Of course, definitely!"

Zhou Buqi was not polite and planned to accept the gift.

Li Zaiyong smiled and said that he would find someone to check the car and it would be delivered to his home.

Zhou Buqi told him not to send it to China, but to Silicon Valley. This car has no legal qualifications. If it is sent to the country, it will be illegal. If it is driven out, it will easily cause trouble. It is better to send it to your home in Silicon Valley.

Li Zaiyong hesitated and suggested, "It's best not to drive this car out."

"ah?"

Zhou Buqi laughed dumbly.

Lee Jae-yong was a little embarrassed, "Samsung Motors could only produce some low-end vans at the beginning, and the level of craftsmanship was not very high. Later, it introduced a new production line with a lot of money, and invested nearly 4 million U.S. dollars to build two concepts by hand. The car... is just a concept car after all, it is immature in every aspect and has not even been tested on the road. It's fine just for admiration, don't drive it out."

Concept cars are only responsible for beauty and brand promotion, not practicality. They may not even run.

Zhou Buqi twitched the corner of his mouth, "You haven't opened it before?"

Li Zairong said: "I've been driving it. The car I have at home was originally my special car, but then something went wrong and it always broke down. Then I didn't use it anymore."

Zhou Buqi burst out laughing after hearing this, "It doesn't matter, the collection value is greater than the practical value!"

When going out and interacting with others, it is normal to receive and give gifts, and it is a basic social etiquette.

However, most of the time the gifts given are more commemorative but less expensive gifts.

For example, an old book published decades ago, a handmade photo frame, an oil painting by an unknown artist, a bow tie, a watch, etc.

What this Lee Jae-yong gave me was really valuable and memorable.

Even Sun Wanran felt a little melancholy.

After leaving Samsung Electronics, Sun Wanran said awkwardly: "You shouldn't accept this car, how can we repay the gift?"

Zhou Buqi said nonchalantly: "Why is it so troublesome? Just go back to China and buy a set of exquisite porcelain, or find a calligrapher to write a calligraphy and send it over."

Sun Wanran rolled her eyes at him, "The prices don't match either?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Art is priceless."

Sun Wanran smiled unconsciously and hummed: "When the time comes, he will install a bug positioning system or something in the car to monitor you in real time."

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "Don't think of people so stupidly."

Sun Wanran was silent for a moment, then whispered: "Well, this Li Zaiyong is really awesome."

"How did you get it?"

"Emotionally stable!"

"Ah?" Zhou Buqi was a little confused, "That's it?"

Sun Wanran said: "Yes, no matter whether it is good or bad, the situation is so stable and always on the same level. The more advanced you are, the less emotional you are. Well... it's just a matter of self-cultivation."

Zhou Buqi said "hmm".

Sun Wanran then said with disdain, "I feel like he is a hundred times better than you."

Zhou Buqi almost died of anger, "Can you speak?"

Sun Wanran said unconvinced: "Isn't it? His ability to control emotions is better than yours. When you two were talking, I was secretly observing him. He was like a stone Buddha... You were discussing the Yahoo Korea deal. He had that same expression the whole time, and you couldn't tell what he was thinking at all. You can't do that, because all the happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy are on his face."

"You did it on purpose, right?" Zhou Buqi was a little annoyed, feeling that no matter how bad he was at self-cultivation, he still wouldn't have all his emotions and sorrows hanging on his face, "Are you in a bad mood and using me to entertain you?"

Sun Wanran said with a smile: "Look, look, I'm angry again."

Zhou Buqi snorted: "You are an idiot, you only know one thing but not the other! Do you use the same standard between genius and ordinary people? Your big boss must use the standard of genius!"

Sun Wanran curled her lips, "Another double standard."

"It's a double standard." Zhou Buqi said confidently, "The best among ordinary people, just like you said, have no emotions, make people unable to see the depth, and appear to be inscrutable. Geniuses are the same Haven't you met Steve Jobs and Bill Gates? They are not much better than Lee Jae-yong? They are more emotionally unstable than me. There are also Musk, Zuckerberg, and Oracle's Larry Ellison Sen, Google's Larry Page, look at these truly world-class big shots, who has a short temper? This is my standard, okay?"

"oh."

Sun Wanran blinked a few times, as if this was really the case.

She has had close contact with these world-changing technology giants under Zhou Buqi. She really doesn't have that "elite" feeling. She is just like an ordinary person among ordinary people, letting their joys and sorrows come naturally.

Zhou Buqi said: "Li Zairong is a big layman. He is a rich second generation and successor who grew up under the strict management of the family system. Such people will be excellent, but they will never reach the top level."

Sun Wanran glanced at him, "Aren't you also a rich second generation?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Am I the same as him? He grew up strictly in accordance with family arrangements and rules. I am a rebel in the family. Like my father, I don't listen to what my family says. I went there because I rebelled against my grandfather. Studying in the capital.”

Sun Wanran suddenly realized and said: "So among the children of the Li family, Li Zairong's rebellious sister is actually better and has a higher level of business."

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "I don't care what they do, I'm not interested."

Sun Wanran tilted her head and looked at him, "What about you? What do you think of your children? Do you hope that your children will listen to you in the future, or will they be rebellious and not listen to you?"

Zhou Buqi didn't care at all, "Why do you think so much?!"

Sun Wanran said: "Wu Yu told me last time that she also wanted to have a baby. Yang Mi, Jiang Bingjie, and Li Xinwan also seemed to want to have children. What will I do with so many children in the future? I will have more in the future. Don’t want to give birth?”

Zhou Buqi said: "I've asked for permission a long time ago. It's simple! Those who obey will keep their business, and those who don't will will be given money to start their own businesses. I'm not worried, so what are you worried about? Just give birth to your child!"