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"President Jin, this bad debt has been outstanding on the bank's books for a long time, requiring daily provisions, which continuously erodes the bank's revenue and increases internal performance evaluation pressure."

Lin Bei remained calm and spoke clearly and logically:

"I take over the assets, settle accounts, help you revitalize bad debts, recover cash flow, and relieve your internal pressure."

"In addition, after the new company is established, all banking services such as settlement, credit, and foreign exchange will be exclusively handled by the China Development Bank."

"I wonder if this sincerity is enough to justify a negotiation margin of 30 million."

Jin Xingji remained silent for a few seconds, then chuckled and shook his head, his eyes full of admiration.

"Mr. Lin is a young man of great talent and maturity, far surpassing his peers in his ability to act with wisdom and insight."

"Okay, it's the price you said, one hundred and twenty million US dollars."

"I'll get back and coordinate the handling process."

Seeing that the other party agreed, Lin Bei smiled and extended his hand:

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, President Jin!"

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Lee Kun-hee, who was not far away, watched the two shake hands and finalize the deal, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that Jin Xingji was under great pressure due to the competition for the position of vice president within the bank and urgently needed a high-quality new project to prove his judgment and secure his position.

Lin Bei's major collaboration with Samsung provided him with the perfect opportunity for a breakthrough.

Over the next few days, Su Binghai personally oversaw all the procedures, including the new company registration and qualification approval, ensuring a smooth and rapid process.

Linbei successfully acquired this 30-story landmark office building in Jung-gu, Seoul for US$120 million, with renovation and relocation proceeding simultaneously and seamlessly.

This event quickly swept through the entire South Korean business community, sparking heated discussions throughout the city. For several consecutive days, major newspapers featured the news on their financial pages, highlighting Samsung's establishment of a joint venture with Hong Kong's Hung Hing Group, its significant investment in a prime office building in Seoul, and Lee Kun-hee's personal attendance at the signing ceremony, all of which dominated online discussions.

The TV financial channel provided simultaneous coverage and analysis, with commentators offering detailed and convincing analyses, predicting that Samsung will officially enter the smartphone manufacturing market. This cross-border cooperation is a key step in Samsung's strategic transformation of its semiconductor business.

Inside the headquarters office of Kinmen Group, Shi Dongchu stared blankly at the news footage on television for a long time.

He was silent for a moment, then dialed Ding Qing's number.

"Ding Qing, did you see the news?"

"I see, Chairman."

Shi Dongchu's tone was full of solemnity and vigilance:

"Lin Bei has only been in South Korea for a few days, but he has not only secured a deep cooperation with Samsung, but has also directly purchased a high-rise office building that is even more impressive than our headquarters in Kinmen."

Ding Qing paused for two seconds on the other end of the phone before giving a precise response:

"It has been exactly one week since he landed in South Korea."

Shi Dongchu took a deep breath and sighed in a deep voice:

"This person is no ordinary individual."

"Contact Mr. Lin immediately and proactively invite him to dinner; let him choose the location."

"Just tell him that I, Shi Dongchu, am interested in getting to know him better and discussing long-term, in-depth cooperation."

"Understood, I'll arrange it immediately."

After hanging up the phone, a strong sense of excitement flashed in Ding Qing's eyes.

The more powerful and ambitious Lin Beiyue is, the greater the value he can bring to the group, and the more secure his position in the Kinmen Group will become as the liaison.

That evening, Lin Bei and Jimmy went to the appointment and arrived at a high-end Chinese restaurant under the Kinmen Group.

Only two senior executives from the Kinmen Group, Shih Tung-chu and Ting Ching, attended the dinner, making it a private and formal occasion.

During the meal, Shi Dongchu was even more enthusiastic and sincere than when they first met, frequently raising his glass to show goodwill, and his words were full of the desire to deepen cooperation and achieve a win-win situation.

Lin Bei readily accepted, and then offered his cooperation terms, proactively making concessions:

"Chairman Shi, smartphone production lines require a large number of component suppliers to be located and supported."

"If Kinmen Group has any related factories, they can be given priority to join our supply chain system and enjoy exclusive priority cooperation rights."

"In addition, all of Hung Hing Group's subsequent real estate projects in South Korea were jointly developed with Kinmen Group."

"In exchange, I can give up 10 percent of the shares of the new joint venture to Kinmen Group."

Upon hearing this, Shi Dongchu's eyes suddenly lit up, and his tone became excited:

"Mr. Lin, is this really true?"

"However, I have one condition."

Lin Bei changed the subject abruptly, making his attitude clear.

"You said you'd never refuse if it was within my power!"

"I only trust Ding Qing to handle all the coordination matters for this project. He is fully responsible for the entire process and its implementation. I do not trust anyone else."

Ding Qing, holding a wine glass, paused slightly and turned to look at Lin Bei. The moment their eyes met, gratitude, surprise, and a hint of barely perceptible wariness surged in his eyes, his emotions complex.

Without much thought, Shi Dongchu readily agreed:

"No problem! Ding Qing is my most trusted confidant. I have complete peace of mind having him in charge!"

"it is good."

Lin Bei raised his glass, beaming with joy.

"Wishing us a mutually beneficial cooperation and abundant wealth! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

After the banquet, Ding Qing suggested taking Lin Bei to a hotel casino owned by the Kinmen Group to relax. Lin Bei, already slightly exhausted from days of intense business negotiations, immediately agreed.

"Okay, let's go take a look."

Ding Qing led Lin Bei and Jimmy to the underground casino of the Kinmen Hotel.

The decor here is extremely luxurious, with dazzling crystal chandeliers covering the dome, scarlet carpets covering the entire venue, elegant dealers in long dresses, and the air filled with the rich aroma of cigars and the delicate scent of perfume, creating an atmosphere of extravagance.

This casino is managed entirely by Li Zicheng, Ding Qing's most trusted brother and the core and capable deputy of the Kinmen Group.

Li Zicheng was tall and slender with a cold and aloof face. He stood quietly behind Ding Qing, like a silent and ruthless top bodyguard.

Ding Qing immediately made an introduction:

"Mr. Lin, this is my brother, Li Zicheng. He is in charge of the operation and management of this hotel and casino, and his abilities are among the best in the group."

"I have long admired Brother Li's name, and meeting you today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."

Lin Bei reached out his hand.

"Mr. Lin, you flatter me. You're too kind."

Li Zicheng reached out and shook hands back, his palm rough and strong, but his eyes subconsciously darted away, not daring to look Lin Bei directly in the eye.

Lin Bei did not show anything unusual on the spot. He simply accompanied Ding Qing to stroll around the casino, casually played a dozen or so rounds of baccarat, won a small amount of tens of thousands of US dollars, and then suggested returning home to rest on the grounds of being tired.

Ding Qing personally escorted him to the hotel entrance, her expression sincere.

"Mr. Lin, thank you for today."

"What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you for designating me to be in charge of the project."

"Only with this major collaboration secured can my position within the group be truly secured."

Ding Qing said frankly.

Lin Bei raised his hand and gently patted his shoulder, his smile warm:

"Ding Qing, you are reliable and steady in your actions. Moreover, you are an overseas Chinese, so you are considered one of our own. Naturally, I trust you."

After saying that, he turned and stepped into the elevator, leaving straight away.

Ding Qing stood at the hotel entrance, watching the elevator doors slowly close, obscuring Lin Bei's figure.

He took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and spoke softly amidst the swirling smoke:

"Zicheng."

"elder brother."

Li Zicheng quickly stepped forward and answered in a low voice.

"What exactly does Lin Bei want to do?"

Li Zicheng lowered his eyes and remained silent for a moment before slowly replying:

"Brother, I think he is sincere and trusts you quite a bit."

Ding Qing exhaled a puff of smoke, squinted at the deep night sky of Seoul, his tone unreadable:

"Sincere? Perhaps."

"But the way he looks at you and me always carries a deeper meaning, making it hard to understand or figure him out."

He flicked the ash from his fingertips, turned, and strode back to the casino.

Li Zicheng followed closely behind, his head slightly lowered. In the shadows where no one could see, his hand, tucked into his pocket, clenched tightly.

This Lin Bei is far too deep and far too dangerous.

Could it be that he has already seen through my undercover identity that I have kept hidden for so many years?