America: My Time

Chapter 806 An unexpected gain

Chapter 796 An Unexpected Gain
Of course, other factors also played a role in Samsung's development. At least in semiconductors, they benefited from Toshiba's success; otherwise, how could Samsung have grown so rapidly in the semiconductor industry? However, Samsung has no chance of that success anymore; John has his eye on it and won't give them any opportunity. Getting Japanese engineers to develop their own technology is impossible. John had already made preparations. Otherwise, why would he have so easily agreed to those Japanese guys? It was all to gain favor, to make the Japanese feel like they were friends, so that they could accept those Japanese engineers after the Japanese bubble burst!
The infighting among chaebols can be quite intense, especially at Samsung. Lee Kun-hee's rise to power was achieved through astonishing methods. It was precisely because he witnessed how terrifying and cruel the infighting within the family could be that Lee Boo-jin chose to break free from the family's constraints. However, she does not yet have the strength to do so and still needs to work hard.

"I was indeed wrong. To you, Samsung and SK Group are no different. However, you're really different from what everyone says. Many people say you're a playboy who doesn't care about the women around you, but that's not the reality. What kind of person are you really?" At this moment, Lee Boo-jin felt a little curious about John, wanting to understand this person who was so controversial! Why was he considered a despicable and arrogant guy by the people of South Korea?

“I’m just someone who yearns for freedom and doesn’t want to be bound. But people like me are considered outcasts in the chaebols and families, so naturally they resist me. Actually, if you take that step too, you’ll also be an outcast in the eyes of your family and the chaebols. Outcasts are not well-liked! Also, don’t be curious about men, or you’ll unknowingly fall into their trap.” John smiled slightly as he spoke. Part of the reason those old guys in the US had been targeting him was because he was seen as an outcast, and the Samsung heiress in front of him was also an outcast.

"An outcast? Perhaps you're right, I am indeed an outcast in everyone's eyes." As she spoke, a faint trace of disappointment and sadness flashed across Lee Boo-jin's face. She hadn't expected that someone considered a madman by everyone could become her confidant and understand her thoughts.

"There's no place for you at Samsung. It'll be difficult for you to break free from your family's constraints. How about you cooperate with me? With my help, you can more easily break free from your family's constraints and gain the freedom you desire?"

"Cooperation? What kind of cooperation? What price will I have to pay? I don't think anything good will come my way!"

"Cooperation in retail, cosmetics, and apparel. Although South Korea's economy isn't doing too well right now, the path they've chosen makes it easy to get out of trouble: establishing chaebols and leveraging their power to pull themselves out of the crisis. It's indeed a good path, but the problems aren't too big now. However, as time goes on, it might not be a good thing. As the power of the chaebols continues to grow, the government will lose its control over them, and at that time, South Korea will be dominated by the chaebols! As for the cost, you should know it yourself—it's you."

"No, that's impossible! The country won't become like that!" Lee Boo-jin found it hard to accept John's statement. It was too crazy for chaebols to control South Korea. No one would believe it if she said it. Even though the power of chaebols is indeed very strong now, it is impossible for them to make South Korea their domain. At least, she couldn't see such a possibility right now.

"Nothing is impossible. In my opinion, this is an inevitable outcome because South Korea is too small, even smaller than Japan. With such a country heavily supporting chaebols, do you think the country's economy won't be controlled by them? Once the economy is controlled by chaebols, do you think they'll have any chance of recovery? Don't even mention Japan or the US; South Korea is completely incomparable. Again, South Korea is too small. As time goes on, and as the power of the chaebols continues to grow, these South Korean chaebols will become even more insane and stand against the entire populace!"

John was acutely aware of the madness of the South Korean conglomerates, knowing they would later shock the world with their incredible exploits, truly shattering people's perceptions of them. Were the Japanese conglomerates corrupt? Of course, but the Japanese did it much better than the South Korean conglomerates. They kept themselves completely separate from the public and were very low-key, at least on the surface. Their underhanded dealings were kept tightly under control, never leaking out. The South Koreans, however, failed to do the same.

Of course, this is also related to the Koreans themselves. Most of their chaebols come from humble backgrounds, which is completely different from those guys in Japan. So after they gained power, they became crazy and unscrupulous. After all, when the economy is in their hands, the government can't do anything to target them!
"Alright, even if the Koreans go crazy in the future, it won't have much to do with us. Do you accept my proposal? If you do, you will get 30% of the shares without having to invest any money, and you will also manage the company."

"I don't understand why you chose me. If you had just asked, many people would have agreed, at least many at the party!"

"It's fate. If you hadn't appeared here, there would be no chance for us." Everyone likes beautiful women, and naturally, one should seize the opportunity to win over a capable one. Now that he knows this eldest princess of Samsung is capable and so beautiful, it would be foolish not to make a move. "You don't need to rush to answer; you have time to think it over!"

Upon hearing John's words, Lee Boo-jin's gaze sharpened, and she looked up to ask, "Are you so confident that I will agree to your request and that I won't refuse you?"

"It's not so much confidence as I think we're the same kind of people, so I don't think you'll refuse. After all, this is your fastest chance to break free from your family's constraints. I don't think you'll accept a political marriage like that in the future, marry and have children, and spend the rest of your life focusing on your family, becoming a housewife!"

How could an ambitious woman accept such an arrangement? Moreover, John knew that the three-star princess in front of him had indeed succeeded in breaking free from the family's constraints and not accepting the family's arrangements. However, his sister did not do so and chose to take her own life. After all, not everyone can have her kind of ability.

"No need to think about it anymore, I accept! Just as you said, this is my best chance. If I miss this opportunity, I may have no chance of success at all and will have to accept the family's arrangements!" This three-star princess was indeed powerful. Without hesitation, she directly agreed to John's conditions and agreed to this unexpected 'deal'.

The eldest daughter of Samsung was acutely aware of the madness and treachery within South Korean conglomerates, which is why she longed to break free from her family's constraints and gain freedom. Before meeting John, she wouldn't have had such thoughts, but after witnessing his true nature, she found such a 'deal' acceptable.

“Okay, it’s a deal. Our ‘cooperation’ will officially begin. We’ll start with retail, convenience stores, supermarkets, and cosmetics. The funds will be in place soon! I believe that with your abilities, we will soon have the Korean market under our control. I have confidence in your capabilities.”

At this moment, Sachiko Kamachi was dumbfounded. She did not expect that the two people in front of her would make such a crazy decision and make such a crazy 'deal' on their first meeting. This was completely different from her values!

“Okay, it’s a deal.” At this moment, Lee Boo-jin did not mention the oil cooperation. She knew there would be no problem and she would be given a satisfactory explanation. Moreover, such cooperation was not a big deal for John!
John hadn't expected such a 'good thing' in his line of work, to be able to pick up such a beautiful and capable woman. Of course, such good things don't happen often, and it depends on the person. If this Samsung heiress hadn't been ambitious and had ideas, even if he had many ideas, he would have had a hard time succeeding. After all, it's hard for women from wealthy families to accept such a crazy 'transaction'. South Korea isn't like Europe and America; there's a fundamental difference in their values.

Soon the beautiful woman in front of him got up and left. Watching her leave, John couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "It's a good thing I accepted these guys' invitation, otherwise I would have really missed a good 'opportunity'."

As John spoke, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. Such good fortune falling into his lap felt like a windfall, making him somewhat doubtful whether everything he'd heard before was real. However, John quickly regained his composure, no longer distracted by this unexpected 'opportunity.' After all, he was still at the party, and many people were watching him. John was confident that those Koreans had someone specifically monitoring his every move for analysis.

For those Koreans, to get the resources they wanted from John, they needed to understand his thoughts. This party was held for that purpose, so John was naturally aware of his current situation. As for the departing Samsung princess, John didn't know if she would be targeted or encounter any trouble. However, John believed in her; with her abilities, she could overcome these problems, remain unaffected by those guys, and earn her own 'freedom'!
(End of this chapter)