Chapter 412: All Kaka, Rihai Chamber of Commerce
After a while, Li Zairong and Li Jianxi soon talked to Zhang Junfeng about the Jeju Island tourism project. Although they had already guessed Zhang Junfeng's plan, it would be great to have a chance to confirm it in person.
Zhang Junfeng did not directly answer the question about the Jeju Island tourism project, but talked about the real estate industry in the neighboring Longguo under the two people's puzzled eyes. He even said that from an investment perspective, compared with Goryeo, whose economy is recovering slowly, Longguo's real estate industry, which is currently at a historical low, is more worthy of investment.
In the future, Comet Capital will invest in more real estate projects in Longguo. If the Five Star Group is interested, it can also join in.
After hearing what Zhang Junfeng said, Li Zairong still had many doubts in his heart and could not get the answers he wanted. When he looked up at Li Jianxi with some suspicion, he was still as calm as before, which puzzled him.
After the dinner, Zhang Junfeng took Li Fuzhen and the children away. Li Zairong, who was not in a hurry to open the place, came to the study on the second floor and asked Li Jianxi about his confusion, "Father, what does Zhang Junfeng mean? He didn't mention this Jeju Island tourism project from beginning to end. Is it okay or not?"
Li Jianxi looked at him in surprise, then sighed helplessly, "I thought you didn't say anything before because you understood what he meant. Now it seems that you don't understand it at all!"
"Since he said that the real estate in Longguo is more worth investing in, and never mentioned the domestic area, let alone the Jeju Island project, doesn't this imply that the investment value of Jeju Island is not high or even non-existent?!"
After hearing Li Jianxi's reminder, Li Zairong suddenly realized what was going on. So this is what his brother-in-law Zhang Junfeng meant. This guy is really cunning! He didn't say a word about the Jeju Island project from beginning to end, but he expressed his opinion in his words, and others couldn't find any handle!
"...I understand. I will make arrangements in the future and let Five Star Commodities continue to recruit new people for training. If Comet Capital needs it, we can also arrange personnel to go to Longguo to undertake the corresponding projects as soon as possible..." After Li Zairong calmed down, he quickly made reasonable arrangements.
"This arrangement is indeed a good one. Even the Blue House won't be able to find any loopholes. It's getting late today. You should take Shi Ling and the children back to have some rest!" Li Jianxi nodded with satisfaction.
"Okay!" Li Zairong nodded, then left the study and went downstairs to meet his wife and daughter, ready to leave.
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The next morning, Zhang Junfeng contacted Wu Mingxi, the legal advisor of Comet Capital, early and asked him to follow him to Lu Baima's residence.
More than half an hour later, Wu Mingxi arrived at Zhang Junfeng's residence first, and then the two of them set off for their destination after being notified by their bodyguard and driver Depay.
On the way, Wu Mingxi asked nervously, "Boss, does Mr. Taiyu have something important to tell you this time? Or...was your previous plan successful?"
Zhang Junfeng shook his head and explained, "I don't know the specific situation very well, but Mr. Taiyu said that someone asked him to act as a middleman and wanted to talk to the senior management of Comet Capital. As for who the other party is, Mr. Taiyu did not reveal it..."
After hearing what Zhang Junfeng said, Wu Mingxi roughly understood what Zhang Junfeng was thinking.
After all, according to Zhang Junfeng's previous plan, he would win over Mr. Taewoo and then connect him with Quan Kaka to gain access to their connections and channels, so as to consolidate Comet Capital's strength and foundation in Goryeo.
Although an unexpected situation has occurred, it is also an opportunity for them to further win over Mr. Taewoo. As long as they can deal with it properly, Mr. Taewoo will be impressed by their strength and willing to cooperate with them.
After more than half an hour's drive, Zhang Junfeng and others arrived smoothly at Mr. Tai Yu's residence. Perhaps because the other party had greeted them in advance, when Zhang Junfeng and his party arrived here, there were already staff members who took them in.
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Tai Yu, who was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, heard the noise and looked up to see that Zhang Junfeng had arrived here more than 20 minutes earlier. He simply put down the newspaper and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that President Zhang Junfeng would come to an old man like me so early. It's really a surprise!"
Zhang Junfeng sat on the sofa beside him and replied with a smile, "Since your elder has something to ask me, it's better for you to arrive early. I can't let you and others wait for a long time!"
When Tai Yu heard Zhang Junfeng say this, a long-lost smile appeared on his face. Since he lost power, he rarely heard such words. They say "people leave and tea gets cold", it seems that this is not always the case! ...
"... A big shot who is no less important than me will come here later. He asked me to help make the connection. Please come here... Has President Zhang Junfeng ever heard of the Sunsea Chamber of Commerce?"
In order to ensure that the subsequent negotiations could proceed smoothly, Taewoo decided to reveal some information about the people who would be present in advance.
Otherwise, if Zhang Junfeng does something bad and makes Quan Kaka unhappy, that would be bad.
"Rihai Chamber of Commerce? I vaguely heard of this name... This company seems to have been established before you became the commander-in-chief, right?" Zhang Junfeng vaguely guessed who he was going to meet this time. However, in order not to alert Mr. Taiyu, Zhang Junfeng still acted ignorant.
(Note: The Japan-Sea Chamber of Commerce was originally established in 1983 with joint investment from several large companies in Goryeo. Its purpose was to provide pensions to the victims of the Yangon bombing in Myanmar, East Asia. Whether the company was ordered by the then-incumbent Quan Kaka to voluntarily invest is still a mystery.) Seeing that Zhang Junfeng's reaction was the same as he expected, Tai Yu continued, "This company was indeed established before my term of office. And this time it was mainly because the Japan-Sea Chamber of Commerce encountered some difficulties and was a little tight on funds..."
Zhang Junfeng heard this and nodded quickly, "I understand what you mean. If you need funds, it should be easy to handle. As long as the amount is not too large, KB Bank can still provide it~!"
"Hahaha, it seems that President Zhang Junfeng is much more powerful than I thought!" Seeing Zhang Junfeng's statement, Taiyu smiled and nodded. He originally thought that Zhang Junfeng would hesitate after hearing the request here, but he didn't expect that he agreed so readily, which was a bit beyond his expectations.
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Ten minutes later, an old man with a haggard face and bald hair walked into the living room with a middle-aged man.
Upon seeing this, Mr. Taewoo smiled and stood up to welcome the two. Upon seeing this, Zhang Junfeng also stood up and stood to the side of Mr. Taewoo, quietly listening to their conversation and observing this Quan Kaka calmly.
Quan Kaka was wearing a grey suit, a white shirt and a neat tie, looking professional and serious. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, had a serious face and a sharp gaze. Even though Zhang Junfeng was the head of a large financial institution at the moment, he could feel the other's majesty when they met eyes.
"Taewoo, is this the Chairman Zhang Junbong of Comet Capital whom you mentioned before? He looks much younger than the previous chairman. He is young and promising! Hahaha!" After exchanging a few words with Mr. Taewoo, Quan Kaka quickly shifted his attention to another person in the living room.
"Kaka, Chairman Zhang Junfeng's grandfather Zhang Fushan was also a staff officer in the White Horse Unit (then the 9th Infantry Division). After retiring, he opened a loan company in Myeongdong." Mr. Taiyu on the side also took the opportunity to point out the secret relationship between him and Zhang Junfeng's grandfather Zhang Fushan.
Decades of experience have made it possible for the two of them to truly practice "sharing happiness and hardships together." Things that other people might have kept secret, Mr. Taiyu simply revealed to Quan Kaka.
"No wonder you are so relieved, Taewoo, it turns out he is one of us. I never thought that those former subordinates could train such outstanding descendants!" Quan Kaka said with emotion.
"...If it weren't for you, Kaka, who took all the responsibility, I'm afraid all of us would have been imprisoned. How could we have the good life we have now?"
Mr. Taiyu was also quite emotional. If it weren't for this Quan Kaka who took all the responsibilities during the Great Trial and spared all the military members who had received great favors at that time, even those who had already retired, I'm afraid they would have to step on the sewing machine for several years!
After all, more than 80% of the 220 billion worth of black money was distributed by this Quan Kaka in the name of distributing allowances, with the lowest being given to privates (upgraded for meritorious service, there is no one below privates). If we really want to investigate, I'm afraid that all the prisons in Goryeo will be full and can't accommodate so many people involved! ...
"The main reason I came here this time is that the business performance of the Rihai Chamber of Commerce in Zai Country has been a bit bad in the past two years, and there have been problems with funds. I wonder how much help Comet Capital can provide?" After sitting down, Quan Kaka quickly got straight to the point and looked at Zhang Junfeng to ask the key questions.
"Since Kaka asked, I told him the truth. For loans under 500 million US dollars, I only need to contact KB Bank and they will provide low-interest loans in less than a week. The reason why it takes a few days is mainly because Mr. Da Zhong formulated some policies after he took office, which clearly stipulated the loan business of banks."
"If more funds are needed for turnover, the Rihai Chamber of Commerce will have to provide certain equivalent collateral. In this way, KB Bank can provide loans in accordance with regulations..." Zhang Junfeng spoke of his plan in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
Hearing that the young man Zhang Junfeng could directly provide a low-interest loan of 500 million US dollars, Quan Kaka and Mr. Tai Yu were actually stimulated!
The current exchange rate between the US dollar and the Korean won is stable at 1:1200, which means that the 500 million US dollars mentioned by Zhang Junfeng is equivalent to 600 billion Korean won! Such a huge amount of money is more than enough to acquire a medium-sized enterprise in Goryeo! Before Quan Kaka could speak, Quan Zaiguo on the side took the lead and answered, "500 million US dollars is enough! But when can Chairman Zhang arrange for KB Bank to release the loan?"
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Seeing his son in such a hurry, Quan Kaka shook his head helplessly. No wonder his son behaved so badly. Even he, the great commander who once stood at the pinnacle of Goryeo power, was dazzled by the large loan that Zhang Junfeng suddenly proposed! "As long as Chairman Quan is willing, I will greet the person in charge of KB Bank on Monday and we can go there on Tuesday. At that time, I will provide the contact information of the person in charge of KB Bank. Chairman Quan can communicate with the other party before leaving to see what other information he needs to bring..."
Mr. Taiyu and Quan Kaka were very satisfied with Zhang Junfeng's thoughtful arrangement. After all, they didn't expect that Zhang Junfeng, a young man, could handle such a difficult task so easily. It was really a "hero born young"!
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After finishing the business, Jeon Kaka and Mr. Taewoo, who were in a good mood, quickly started chatting. Zhang Junfeng, who was standing next to them, also became the subject of their conversation. They were also very curious. How could this young man, Zhang Junfeng, who had only been in the industry for three or four years, build such a huge financial institution (Comet Capital) and a large enterprise (Galaxy Group) in such a short time? They also thought that Zhang Junfeng might have received support from the Lee family of the Five Star Group, so he rose so quickly, just like Choi Tae-won, the son of the former chairman of SK Group, married Taewoo's daughter and became the other party's agent to help the other party do things.
But now Comet Capital has surpassed Five Star Group! No matter how much Li Jianxi loves his daughter, he can't give such a large industry to his son-in-law instead of his own son, right? After all, in the nearly thousand years of inheritance in Goryeo, the eldest son inheritance system in the family has been supported by many people. Especially after Goryeo entered the Republican era, the rise of large families made this view more recognized and implemented.
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In response to their questions, Zhang Junfeng calmly stated that he had some talent in investment and was lucky enough to have caught several good opportunities.
During the previous financial crisis and the hot Internet market, it has gained considerable profits. As for the investment funds, part of them came from financial giants in the United States and part of them were raised through high-yield investment and financial management projects of banks.
"Hahaha! This kid is actually a genius in investment! If he could have been born a dozen years earlier, I would have arranged for him to be an investment consultant in the Ministry of Finance! I would have let this kid manage the funds obtained from those companies!"
Quan Kaka also expressed his views without hesitation. He still admires capable young people! Just like when he promoted Kim Jae-ik, a PhD in economics from Stanford University, and arranged for him to serve as the chief economic secretary of the presidential secretariat, he made a straightforward statement, "No need to talk nonsense, in terms of economy, you are the president!", giving him full trust and great authority.
It is also because of this that that period was called the continuation of the "Han River Miracle", and Goryeo's economy continued to develop at a high speed, moving closer to those first-class developed countries.
"President Zhang Junfeng, it seems that Quan Kaka admires you very much!" Mr. Taiyu on the side also spoke up. As an old friend for many years, he naturally understood the meaning of Quan Kaka's words. For a young man like Zhang Junfeng, he should have the heart to rise up!
However, after all, these two people are former commanders who have already stepped down. Being pardoned and enjoying their old age is already a blessing in disguise. Even if the others have some ideas, they are probably powerless!
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When it was almost noon, Mr. Taewoo originally planned to keep a few people to have lunch together. But Jeon Kaka had other things to do, so after saying hello to Taewoo, he took Jeon Jaeguk away.
Seeing this, Zhang Junfeng was also ready to find a reason to leave. But before he could open his mouth, Mr. Taiyu called him first.
"... Thank you, President Zhang Junfeng! I heard that Suying asked you for help. This child has a miserable life. She realized in middle age that she had met the wrong person and had wasted half her life. If you can help her, that would be great!" Mr. Taiyu suddenly talked about his daughter.
The thing he felt most guilty about in his life was probably marrying his eldest daughter to Cui Taiyuan, a bastard. When he was in a high position, he never expected that Cui Taiyuan was actually a double-faced bastard who fawned on and curried favor with the Lu family when they were in power.
Now that their Lu family has fallen, they actually bullied his daughter, Lu Baima, and even raised a mistress and an illegitimate daughter outside. It's simply too much! "Mr. Taewoo is too polite. It's my honor to help Sister Suying. As for Chairman Choi Tae-won of SK Group, I'm afraid his good days will end in a few years!" Zhang Junfeng smiled and comforted.
"Hmm? Are you saying Choi Tae-won will be in trouble? What's going on? Is there anyone else going to attack SK Group?" Mr. Tae-woo was a little confused. Although he still watched the domestic political news every day, the channels for obtaining information were no longer as good as before. In his opinion, it was very likely that Zhang Junfeng had received some information in advance.
Zhang Junfeng explained with a smile, "If we count the days, Mr. Da Zhong's term should be halfway through, right? Under his leadership, although the domestic economy has improved, many large companies have managed to avoid the crisis of bankruptcy. However, corporate restructuring and reform have also led to these companies' monopoly in certain industries."
"If the next elected president feels that the current situation of chaebol monopoly is not conducive to his rule, what do you think will happen?" Zhang Junfeng asked meaningfully.
(End of this chapter)