The Busan Chamber of Commerce celebrations in September are grand.
As one of the largest cities in South Korea, Busan relies on the Busan Port to vigorously develop seaport business and expand large industries such as steel, chemicals, and automobiles overseas, laying a solid foundation for South Korea's economic construction. Therefore, Busan has always been known as South Korea's "Steel Capital"
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As the largest chamber of commerce in Busan, every event day is as lively as the Chinese New Year.
Politicians, businessmen, and bigwigs from all walks of life who came from Seoul, Daegu, South Korea and other places gathered here, with banners flying, colorful flags fluttering, and luxury cars appearing one after another in the parking lot!
Hilton Hotel, event site.
The door is heavily guarded, and no one is allowed in without an invitation letter or invitation from the Chamber of Commerce.
In the words of the security director: "Today's event is very important. Outsiders and other people will be turned away! Not even a fly can fly in!"
In the hotel lobby, it was even more lively at this time. Countless dignitaries were well-dressed, and women were jeweled. They were holding champagne glasses and chatting softly. There were also some blond and blue-eyed ghosts during this period, and most of those ghosts were from the United States.
People, they are all big businessmen here, relying on the convenience of the US military garrison to make a lot of money here in Busan...
Badger the Ghost is an exception because he is a pure-bred Englishman.
As a descendant of the aristocracy of the British Empire, Bodega looked down on those Americans, thinking that they were all the gangsters who went to America to pan for gold during the British Empire's conquests, as well as the descendants of horse thieves and robbers!
"Those are all descendants of pure barbarians. Unlike me, I have noble aristocratic blood in my body!" Bodegar raised his chin and said to a Korean businessman he had just met in a very arrogant manner. "Don't tell me.
Besides, do you know who my grandfather is? He was an aristocratic hero in the early days of Great Britain! He once led an army to attack North America, and all the monkeys in North America were defeated by him!"
The Korean businessman couldn't figure out the details of Badjia. He only knew that he was a guest specially invited by Chairman Park Guochang today. He did not belong to the Busan Chamber of Commerce and was here to watch the ceremony.
In addition, according to the shrewd eyes of this Korean, this ghost guy Bodegar does not look like the kind of person who brags, because how can a person who can be valued by Chairman Park be an ordinary person?
"Did you see that American named Harry? Do you know what Harry means in the UK? We only call our own dogs 'Harry'!" Bodegaard, who was wearing a tuxedo, took a sip.
Holding amber champagne with one hand behind his back, he glanced contemptuously at a big-nosed American not far away.
The Korean businessman was shocked because the big-nosed American was the brother-in-law of the deputy commander of the U.S. military stationed in Busan!
"And that American guy named Porter, do you know what 'Potter' is in the UK? The idiot's name is 'Potter'! Because the English translation of Porter is a country bumpkin from Strabane!
And Strabane is the poorest place in the UK!"
"Ahem, dear Mr. Badgar, I think we should not talk about this topic again! What makes me very curious is, who is the young man in white who is drinking and chatting with our President Park at this moment?"
After the Korean businessman finished speaking, he showed unconcealable suspicion on his face and looked towards Shi Zhijian, who was chatting and laughing with Park Guochang.
Bodega let out a sweet wine burp and said with a smile: "He is a legend in Hong Kong! Of course, he is also my niece-in-law!" After saying this, he looked proud!
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"Dear Mr. Hu Juncai, I didn't expect your Korean to be so good!" A bearded Korean man said to Hu Juncai with a smile while holding a wine glass.
Hu Juncai, like Badgar, was wearing a black tuxedo today, with a delicate gilt bow tie at the collar.
Hu Juncai's hair was parted and shiny, and he bared two mole-like front teeth. He flicked his delicate bow tie with his hand arrogantly and said in broken plastic Korean: "To be honest, I didn't want to brag.
In fact, I learn everything very quickly! Just like this Korean language, I learned it just a few days after coming to Korea. I can’t help it, I’m just so smart! Maybe people like me are what the world calls geniuses!”
The bearded businessman almost choked at Hu Juncai's big words. He just gave a casual compliment, but he didn't expect Hu Juncai to believe it.
"That's it! That's it! As soon as I saw your unusual appearance, Mr. Hu, and your unforgettable figure, I knew you were definitely different!"
Hu Juncai felt comfortable listening, raised his little tail high again, and puffed out his chest, "I love hearing what you say! I feel like we suddenly have a common language with you! Don't think that I look different from ordinary people,
I have an extraordinary and refined temperament, so it is difficult to get close to me. In fact, I am very approachable! Also, do you have a daughter? Judging from your age, you should have a daughter who is eighteen years old! Your daughter must also be very beautiful, which gives you enough
Approach me with confidence! Because many people say so, I am simply the best son-in-law candidate in the world!"
"Pfft!" The bearded businessman almost choked to death on the wine he drank, "Ahem, cough, cough, no! No! I only have a son and no daughter! Besides, I don't have any bad thoughts about you!"
"Really?" Hu Juncai glared at the bearded man, feeling that the bearded man was dishonest and did not tell the truth. On such an occasion, he took the initiative to come over to talk, and also took the initiative to compliment himself, without thinking anything wrong about him. Is this possible?
"Maybe, I'm just curious about your companion!" The bearded man had to point to Shi Zhijian, who was talking to President Park Guochang not far away, holding the wine glass. "I'm very curious about the young man in white. Who is he?"
How could he allow our respected President Park to treat him with such courtesy?"
"Oh, him!" Hu Juncai clicked his lips, his eyes showing reverence, "He is my boss and one of the top young tycoons in Hong Kong! Most importantly, he is my savior!"
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In fact, in the event hall at this moment, there were more than just one or two people who were curious about Shi Zhijian.
Generally speaking, outsiders cannot enter a relatively special event like the Busan Chamber of Commerce, not to mention that the other party is Chinese.
What surprised them the most was that Shi Zhijian and President Park Guochang seemed to have a very good relationship!
Who is Park Guochang?
President of the Busan Chamber of Commerce, in charge of the Foreign Trade Association!
To put it bluntly, if your company or enterprise wants to export and trade, you have to go through his threshold! Only if he allows you to do it, you can do it; if he doesn’t allow you to do it, there is no point in crying!
Park Guochang can take advantage of any foreign trade, extract profits, and you still have to smile with him!
But he was such an awesome person, and he seemed so enthusiastic towards Shi Zhijian at this moment, as if he was seeing an old friend he hadn't seen for many years!
The most important thing is that Shi Zhijian is still so young!
"This young man is only in his twenties. How did he know President Park?"
"Yes, at such a young age, you are ingratiating yourself with our great President Park. How can we be so embarrassed?"
"No! It looks like President Park is trying to fawn over him. Didn't you see that the man surnamed Shi just toasted to President Park, and President Park had a smile on his face!"
A group of Busan businessmen gathered together with glasses of wine and speculated very gossipy about who Shi Zhijian was and what his relationship was with Chairman Park Guochang.
Just as everyone was talking about it, someone suddenly shouted: "President Li Bingzhe is here!"
Suddenly, the Busan businessmen who had been surrounding Park Guochang seemed to have heard some kind of order and rushed towards the entrance of the hall!
"President Li Bingzhe is here!"
"Wow, Dafa! I can meet his old man here!"
Even those who flattered Park Guochang before no longer cared about Park Guochang's feelings and headed towards the door to greet him.
When Pu Guochang, who was having a drink with Shi Zhijian, saw this, his eyes showed a trace of dissatisfaction and resentment. He snorted coldly, looked at the door and said: "The fish seller from Daegu can actually be on an equal footing with me. It's really unreasonable!"
Samsung Group Chairman Lee Byung-cheol is a native of Daegu, and he founded the Samsung Chamber of Commerce in Daegu. It mainly bought and sold fishery products, as well as rice, flour, etc., and then gradually developed.
Like many places, Seoul people look down on Busan people, and Busan people look down on Daegu people, and Daegu is a famous gathering place for "hillbillies" in South Korea. It has many mountains and forests, poor transportation, and an underdeveloped economy. Therefore, people who speak with a Daegu accent are
Being nicknamed a country bumpkin!
Lee Byung-cheol is a native of Daegu, but he developed in Busan. He is now the vice president of the Busan Chamber of Commerce, and his status is second only to Park Guo-chang.
Park Guochang was concerned about Li Bingzhe's special status, so he changed the "hillbilly" he was mocking at Li Bingzhe to "fish seller".
Shi Zhijian heard clearly from the side, and while looking towards the door, he said: "President Park, please be careful! When I was in Hong Kong, I never heard of your name, President, but I heard about Li Bingzhe several times.
A long name! What does this mean, Mr. President, you should know?!"
The best other people can do is "sow discord"!
Shi Zhijian is "killing people to kill people"!
Sure enough, when Park Guochang heard this, a hint of murderous intent suddenly appeared in his eyes. When he looked at the door again, his eyes were a bit colder!
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At the gate, Samsung Group Chairman Lee Byung-cheol and his three sons Lee Mong-seok, Lee Chang-seok, and Lee Kun-seok were strolling outside!
"President Li, this is my business card! I am from Busan Pharmaceutical. Please take good care of me in the future!"
"President Li, I have long admired your name! I am the president of Busan Daily. If you need anything in the future, just ask me!"
This group of Busan businessmen all want to kneel down to Lee Byung-cheol in order to gain his favor, and then with his help, they can make a fortune with his help!
In Busan, and even in South Korea, there is such a recognition that Japan has the "God of Management" Matsushita Konosuke! And South Korea has the "Father of Samsung" Lee Byung-cheol! He is known as the person closest to God in the Korean business community!
Li Bingzhe is sixty years old this year. He is thin and has pale temples, but he is energetic.
His face is extremely thin, and his eyes are very kind. The only thing that makes him feel different is his pair of domineering "big knife eyebrows"!
His thick eyebrows were like sharp knives, covering up the charity in his eyes and adding an inexplicable domineering air to his whole person!
The three sons following Li Bingzhe have different expressions!
As the heir to the Samsung Group, Crown Prince Lee Mong-seok looks arrogant and looks at everyone with a sense of superior contempt.
The second eldest son, Lee Chang-seok, is slightly chubby and has a harmless smile on his face. But those who know him know that this second prince is a typical smile with hidden dangers! He is anxious and difficult to get along with!
As for the third prince Li Jianxi, compared to his two brothers, perhaps because he is a "vulnerable group", he is very kind to people and things, and his eyes are full of sincerity, which makes people feel like spring breeze.
Chairman Li Bingzhe did not feel bored or impatient with everyone's flattery. On the contrary, he put his hands together in good faith and said to everyone: "I appreciate everyone's kindness! The development of Samsung Group cannot be separated from your help and support.
!So if you encounter something that cannot be solved in the future, just come to me, Mr. Li, and I will try my best!"
These words are very touching!
"Wow, it's still Chairman Li Renyi!"
"Yes! Yes! Those who have gained the right will get more help, while those who have lost the right will get less help! President Li is a true benevolent businessman!"
The praises of this group of Busan businessmen were loud, and of course Park Guochang could hear them clearly not far away, and the jealousy and resentment invisibly increased by another factor.
Shi Zhijian reminded him: "It's time to go over and say hello!"
Park Guochang finally woke up and walked towards Li Bingzhe with a smile on his face.
Later, Shi Zhijian watched this scene and couldn't help but feel funny. Whether in Hong Kong or South Korea, there is always "one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers" in this world!
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"President Li, hello!"
"President Park, what a pleasure it is to meet you!"
Park Guochang took the initiative to shake hands with Li Bingzhe, and after shaking hands, they hugged each other tightly twice.
Park Guochang hugged Li Bingzhe and patted him twice on the back. Judging from the posture and enthusiasm, the "friendship" between the two people can be seen to be extremely deep!
"I didn't expect the two presidents to have such a good relationship!"
"Yes, I heard that there is something wrong with them. It seems that it is all a misunderstanding!"
"The rumors are unbelievable! The friendship between the two presidents deeply moved me!"
After Li Bingzhe finished greeting Park Guochang, he hurriedly introduced his three sons to Park Guochang.
"Come on, you three, let's get to know each other. This is the famous President of Busan's Foreign Trade Association, and even more so the President of the Chamber of Commerce, President Park!"
The eldest prince Li Mengxi said: "Hello, President Li, I have long admired your name!" He lowered his posture slightly, but there was still a hint of arrogance in the corners of his eyes.
The second prince, Li Changxi, said: "Hello! I am very fond of Chairman Li!" His face was full of smiles, but it was a typical smile.
Third Prince Li Jianxi: "Hello, Uncle Li, I am Li Changxi! Please take good care of me in the future!"
Park Guochang looked at the three sons of his old rival and instantly distinguished the three in his mind.
