Peninsula, starting with being neighbors with Lee Kwang-soo

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"Please don't mind, Director Qin. I have muscular atrophy, so it's really inconvenient for me to get up."

"President Li, you're too kind. Qinghou and I are friends."

"You're an elder, there's no reason for an elder to greet a junior." Qin Wen spoke politely.

But she slowly went over and took Lee Jae-hyun's hand, and the two then separated.

"Hahaha! Since you and Qinghou are friends, why do you call me Chairman Li?"

Isn't that a bit too... formal?

After gesturing for Qin Wen to sit down, Li Zaixian casually made a joke.

"Uncle, I'm sorry to bother you. I only found out at the last minute and didn't prepare any gift."

"Please forgive me, Uncle." Qin Wen took the opportunity to feign an apology.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just remembered it on the spur of the moment and asked Qinghou to invite you."

"Oh right, I haven't introduced you yet," Lee Jae-hyun said, feigning surprise.

Then everyone began to introduce themselves one by one, and after a few polite exchanges, they began to introduce themselves.

Lee Jae-hyun suggested again, "The meal will be a while longer, nephew, would you like to come upstairs with me for some tea?"

"Your University of Tokyo's White Peony, from 10."

"When in Rome, do as the host does. Please, Uncle." Qin Wen nodded, stood up, and followed behind.

Besides Qin Wen and Li Zaixian, only Li Shanhao went up with them.

No one else, including Li Qinghou, went up.

"Qinghou, how did you and Qin Wen become friends?"

Director Qin seems quite assertive, and you also have an assertive personality.

Aunt Li Meijing saw the resentment in her niece's eyes and smiled as she interjected to ask.

"Only strong-willed people can truly respect each other, right, Auntie?"

Li Qinghou countered with a question.

"That makes sense." Li Meijing nodded; she was a strong-willed person at heart.

Upstairs in the tea room, it seems Lee Jae-hyun really likes these things.

Qin Wen looked around and noticed that very few people would set up a room specifically for tea, let alone one with a temperature-controlled cabinet.

"Nephew, please sit down and try some 10-year-old white peony tea that I had someone buy for you."

After Lee Sun-ho helped Lee Jae-hyun sit down, they began to prepare, while Lee Jae-hyun chatted with Qin Wen.

"Although my nephew has only been in Korea for less than half a year, his reputation..."

I've heard this many times already, and I must say, my nephew is quite resourceful.

Despite the strained relations between the two countries, my nephew still manages to hold shares in three major entertainment companies.

"That's truly remarkable," Lee Jae-hyun praised.

"It was just a coincidence, a way to earn some pocket money."

Qin Wen didn't know what the old man's purpose was, so he could only say some polite words.

"I have a question I'd like to ask my dear nephew. You may answer it or not."

Logically speaking, your relationship with the Cui family isn't good!

Just a few days ago, Chairman Choi Tae-won sent someone to approach you.

"What? Suddenly, my dear nephew has become a shareholder of Hynix?"

Lee Jae-hyun pretended to look at Qin Wen with curiosity.

"There's nothing I can't answer. We've reached a deal; I'll hold the shares for him for two years."

"I'll buy it back then." Qin Wen answered without hesitation.

Lee Jae-hyun and his son were taken aback; they hadn't expected Qin Wen to be so decisive.

"Can't you say the specifics?"

"Yes, we can't say unless Uncle gets Cui Taiyuan's permission." Qin Wen nodded.

The father and son grew even more curious when Qin Wen addressed them by their given names.

But Qin Wen didn't say anything, and they didn't force him.

"I heard that my nephew received 5% of SM's shares without paying a single penny."

"I don't know the answer to this question. Could you please enlighten this old man, my dear nephew?"

Lee Jae-hyun stopped Lee Sun-ho from pouring tea and took it himself.

But he poured it for himself first, and then for Qin Wen.

"Sure, I'll agree to Lee Soo-man's request to help bring MAMA and SM to a reconciliation."

Qin Wen explained without any embarrassment, frankly admitting that he was taking advantage of them.

He used his relationship with Li Qinghou to seek personal gain.

As he spoke, Qin Wen picked up the cup in his hand and poured out the tea.

Then he took Lee Jae-hyun's teapot and brewed the second infusion himself.

"Nephew, you certainly speak your mind. However, while SM Entertainment may not be as large as CJ,..."

But 5% is worth around 1100 billion, even if it's just for reconciliation with MAMA.

Lee Soo-man just gave away 1100 billion won for free; Chairman Lee doesn't seem to be a fool.

Lee Jae-hyun asked another question.

"What is this old man trying to do, all this charade?"

Qin Wen was getting impatient. He glanced at Li Shanhao but didn't say anything.

Lee Jae-hyun understood and beckoned his son to go outside.

Li Shanhao nodded, glanced at Qin Wen, and left.

After Qin Wen and the others left, he finally spoke, "Of course not, we won't give it away for free."

But exchanging messages is also an option.

Just like last time when I returned the favor by giving Qinghou the news of Hanmi Pharmaceutical's financial troubles,

"Money is worthless, but information is valuable. My uncle once said that, didn't he?"

"Judging from your words, nephew, you've come today to deliver a message to Qinghou as well?"

Lee Jae-hyun finally showed some excitement.

"No rush, I want to know why my uncle called me over today."

"What is it for? Or what is the purpose?" Qin Wen couldn't wait any longer and asked directly.

"I do have a purpose. First, I'm curious about you, my dear nephew."

Secondly, I wanted to see if there were any opportunities to collaborate with my nephew.

Money is worthless, but information is valuable. My nephew seems to know a lot of information.

"If my dear nephew is willing, we can cooperate...!" Lee Jae-hyun then revealed his purpose.

Qin Wen immediately realized, "Sure enough, someone noticed us after all."

But is this old guy really that simple?

What else could he be after? Is he trying to find out about my background?

Qin Wen couldn't understand it, which was also why he didn't want to deal with these old foxes.

If everyone in the world were as adorable and innocent as Park Chae-young!

"Uncle, you've misunderstood. I didn't receive the message..."

It's just that when someone tries to harm me, some elders will help me.

Give me opportunities to earn some pocket money from time to time.

Qin Wen's ability to leverage external resources and create a powerful image, from his initial shyness...

It's only been less than half a year since I became so proficient at it; it's become second nature.

Lee Jae-hyun was taken aback; Qin Wen's words seemed to have revealed something.

It seems like they haven't revealed anything, which makes it difficult for him to ask now.

"Uncle has been talking for so long, here are the last two pieces of news."

One is from Qinghou Nuna, and the other is a gift for our initial meeting.

As Qin Wen spoke, he first poured Li Zaixian a cup of tea, then poured one for himself.

"Firstly, your quota this time is 500 billion. Hand over the money to me."

What I do is none of your business; we should have 1250 billion by the end of the year.

Uncle, you need to understand, this is cash, 5% of SM's shares. I didn't take it for nothing.

Secondly... your Li family is going to be in trouble. They'll probably be arrested next spring.

This time, unlike your probation, Uncle, I was actually arrested.

I won't say exactly who it is, and once you're outside this door...

"I won't admit to what you said." Qin Wen pressed his advantage, further muddying the waters.

Whatever their motives, as long as I have enough leverage over them...

With few enemies, he will always be invincible.

As expected, Lee Jae-hyun was somewhat bewildered.

The composure that had just been under his control vanished without a trace.

He was so surprised that he dropped his cane, but he didn't care. "You mean Li Zai..."

"Uncle, I didn't say anything." Qin Wen interrupted Li Zaixian before he could finish speaking.

......

"Yes, you didn't say anything, and I didn't hear anything."

Lee Jae-hyun gave Qin Wen a deep look, then nodded and sat down.

Qin Wen smiled and stood up, helping him pick up his cane. "Uncle,"

"I think the food is almost ready. Shall I help you downstairs?"

"Okay, I'll have Qinghou transfer the 500 billion to you."

"Don't worry, my dear nephew, I won't take your information for nothing," Lee Jae-hyun murmured softly.

"Hehe, Uncle, let's go down for dinner." Qin Wen helped Li Zaixian up and then opened the door.

Li Shanhao waited outside. Qin Wen handed Li Zaixian over to Li Shanhao and followed behind.

Something strange happened at the dinner table later. Qin Wen and Li Zaixian were there.

They greeted each other with the courtesy of friends despite their age difference, creating a lively scene.

The people around him were completely bewildered, including Li Qinghou, who was familiar with Qin Wen.