After hanging up the phone, Li Dashun spat twice into the phone.
What kind of company is this? It's supposed to be one of the top banks in terms of daily operations, yet it's just a freeloader?
You expect to get something for nothing? Don't you know that you can't reap what you sow?
Having no other option, Ikeda Iwato called the senior executives at Mitsubishi Bank and Sanjin Pig Oil Bank.
"No, this is not what you said. Samsung Bank rejected me outright."
"Huh? Really? What did you say?"
Iwato Ikeda recounted what had happened.
The two people opposite also fell silent; this shouldn't be happening.
Five minutes later, a senior executive at the Three Pounds of Pig Oil Bank said somewhat uncertainly.
"Could it be because it's a cost-effective investment?"
Upon hearing his words, the senior executives at Mitsubishi Bank seemed to recall something.
"Ah, right, it must be because of the cost-effective financial management. We were able to advance to the next level because of the opportunity provided by cost-effective financial management."
Upon hearing this, Ikeda Iwato hung up the phone and quickly contacted Zhang San.
“Mr. Zhang, I am Ikeda Iwato from Xiao Rizi Postal Savings Bank.”
"Oh, Mr. Ikeda, is there something you need?"
"Here's the thing, our Postal Savings Bank, Mitsubishi, and Sanjinzhuyou have become partners in the 'Affordable Wealth Management' program, right? Now they've both advanced to the top tier of banks in the 'Lifestyle' category, while we haven't. I'd like to ask if Mr. Zhang could offer us any assistance?"
"Ahem, President Ikeda, we didn't help the other two banks either; they relied entirely on their own strength."
"That being said, Zhang San, we are, after all, members of the cost-effective financial alliance, so please help us out!"
"I'll go ask our boss."
Zhang San was speechless. Why was this person so clueless? Didn't he know how to give gifts? Don't you state-owned enterprises in your small town give gifts when you do business?
If Ikeda Iwato could hear Zhang San's inner thoughts, he would definitely shout it out.
“That’s right, Mr. Zhang. In our small town of Postal Savings Bank, people come to us for favors. We never ask others for favors. Besides, unlike those commercial banks, we don’t have strict performance evaluations. We just need to avoid making mistakes.”
Zhang San then contacted Lin Chen.
"Boss, as you predicted, Postal Savings Bank couldn't sit still anymore and called me."
"Oh? What price are they going to offer? Upgrading a bank is a big deal."
"Um, the other party didn't offer any price, it seems like they're planning to get it for free."
"What?! Someone actually dares to take advantage of me, Lin Chen? I'm the one who always gets to take advantage of others, never the other way around! This is outrageous!"
"Boss, should we just refuse them?"
"That won't do. We can't let this easy prize slip away. Here's what you'll do: tell him to contact me directly."
"OK."
Soon, Iwato Ikeda called.
"Moshi moshi, I am Lin Chen."
"Hello Mr. Lin, I am Ikeda Iwato from Xiao Rizi Postal Savings Bank."
"President Ikeda, Zhang San just told me about your matter."
"Hi, that's good, Mr. Lin. Please do us a favor."
"This is a bit difficult. The market share in South Korea was originally supposed to go to Samsung by default. I've already used a lot of connections to approach Samsung in order to help Mitsubishi and Sanjinzhuyou advance their businesses."
"Mr. Lin, we are also members of the Cost-Effective Investment Alliance!"
“I know, I wouldn’t have answered your call if it weren’t for this relationship. But when I helped Mitsubishi and Sanjin Zhuyou negotiate with Samsung, they all paid for it themselves. You wouldn’t expect me to pay out of my own pocket to do things for you, would you?”
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Ikeda Iwato instantly understood.
He wasn't stupid; he just hadn't given gifts to anyone in so long that he'd forgotten about it. Luckily, Lin Chen didn't hold it against him.
“Private Marseille, Mr. Lin, it was my oversight. How much money did they spend? Our Postal Savings Bank certainly won’t spend less than them.”
"No, no, no, you misunderstood. It's not about being the same as them, it's about having more than them."
"Huh? Mr. Lin, why is that?"
"Is there even a need to ask why? Samsung has already given up so much market share to help Mitsubishi and Samsung. They don't have much left of their own market share, so why should they give up some more to help you? What's wrong with charging a little more money?"
"Oh, right, right, Mr. Lin, I was too slow to react."
"Don't feel like you're at a disadvantage. It's your own fault for being slow. Being last always comes at a higher price, don't you think?"
"Mr. Lin is right, I have learned a lot!"
"Okay, then transfer 10 billion to me first, and I'll go negotiate with Samsung."
"Huh? 10 billion? That much?"
"You still think it's too much? Fine, go talk to Samsung yourself, I'll save my energy."
"No, no, no, Mr. Lin, I'll go report to my superiors right away and try to get the call over as soon as possible."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen sighed. "Sigh, this state-owned enterprise is rotten to the core from top to bottom. With this kind of efficiency, it'll probably take at least three days."
As a result, Lin Chen received another call from Ikeda Iwato a week later.
"Moshi moshi, Director Ikeda."
"Mr. Lin, I have already transferred the money to your company's account. Please help us negotiate with Samsung through our bank as soon as possible."
Lin Chen really wanted to complain. "Why didn't you help me expedite things when I was transferring money? Now that I need to get things done, you're telling me to hurry up?"
Honestly, if it weren't related to Lin Chen's next plan, Lin Chen wouldn't have answered the call at all.
"Okay, I'll do my best."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen called Li Chongming.
"Master Li, we can begin to help Xiao Rizi advance his Postal Savings Bank account."
"President Lin, I've been thinking about it, and something's not right. It seems like Samsung isn't getting any benefit from this at all, except for watching the show."
"Patriarch Li, didn't we agree on this back then?"
"When did we agree on this? I didn't agree to anything with you. I already gave you three catties of lard last time, so we're even now."
"Very well, Patriarch Li, then tell me, what kind of reward do you want this time?"
"Mr. Lin, I'm a very easy person to talk to. I don't need you to give me a lot of money or anything. You just need to promise me one thing."
"What's up?"
"From now on, the only cost-effective financial product available to Koreans is Bangzibao."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen chuckled. "Alright, alright, you've brought this upon yourself. Don't blame me later."
He thought this to himself, but he still pretended to grit his teeth and say it.
"Okay! I promise you!"
"Haha, it's a pleasure to work with you."
After hanging up the phone, Li Chongming was very happy. He had never intended to have a falling out with Lin Chen; he just wanted to get away with whatever he could. Little did he know that he had dragged the entire Samsung Group into this mess.
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