Novel Wait
Chapter 2118: Secret Conversation Between Experts
Chapter 2118: Secret Conversation Between Experts
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The night in Berghain felt peaceful and weighty.
It lacked the flashy chaos of cities like Paree and Toyo, instead giving off the sense of being immersed in a solemn historical atmosphere.
In a workers’ bar, Lin Yi sat in a corner, sipping on a pint of authentic dark beer while scrolling through news on his phone.
“Who burned down the Freemasons’ building in Newyo?”
Lin Yi took a sip of beer and muttered to himself, “Could Ning Che and the others have done it?”
After thinking it over, Lin Yi felt it was a real possibility.
Apart from them, it seemed unlikely anyone else would do such a thing.
At this thought, Lin Yi smiled. “We’re getting more and more in sync.”
He smacked his lips, downed the rest of his beer in one gulp, ordered two burgers to go, and disappeared into the night.
About a dozen hours later, after a layover, Lin Yi arrived in Soul, just around noon local time.
After getting off the plane, Lin Yi took out his phone and called Qi Xianzhao.
“Mr. Lin.”
“Any movement from Samsung?”
“Lee Yongchul has been placed in Soul National University Hospital. Their legal department has already initiated legal proceedings and has also reported the issue to the foreign ministry.”
“And how did our leaders respond?”
“They completely ignored it, labeling it as slander and leaving him hanging.”
Qi Xianzhao chuckled and added,
“Cross-border lawsuits like this are almost impossible to handle. Besides, given your status, the higher-ups certainly won’t let them have their way. The rest of it will just be a matter of dragging things out with them.”
After a brief pause, Qi Xianzhao continued,
“Samsung is likely trying to resolve this through official channels, but I doubt they’ll succeed. What’s more likely is that they’ll resort to commercial tactics to pressure us, and that’s something we need to guard against.”
“On top of that, for Samsung to grow to this point, there’s no way they’ve kept their hands clean. I’m worried they might get desperate and do something extreme.”
“It’s not a big issue; I’ll handle it,” Lin Yi replied.
“Have you arranged everything I asked for earlier?”
“Yes, everything’s set up,” Qi Xianzhao confirmed.
“It’s at a place in Soul called Furong Hall, private room 203. The meeting time is 1:30 in the afternoon.”
Lin Yi glanced at his watch. “Perfect timing. I’ll go handle this first. We’ll talk later.”
“Alright.”
After hanging up with Qi Xianzhao, Lin Yi adjusted his mask and baseball cap, waved down a taxi, and headed to Furong Hall.
In Soul, Furong Hall was a high-end restaurant.
Though it wasn’t Michelin-rated, its unique decor and top-quality ingredients had earned it quite a reputation.
At precisely 1:30 in the afternoon, Lin Yi arrived at Furong Hall. After surveying the surroundings, he went upstairs and found private room 203.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Knock knock knock!
Lin Yi knocked on the door, and a soft voice came from inside.
“Come in.”
Lin Yi pushed the door open. Inside sat a woman dressed in a black tailored suit, paired with a white shirt and black high heels.
Her hair wasn’t long, with slightly curled ends, and she looked around thirty-five or thirty-six. She exuded an air of sharp professionalism.
“Ms. Ji…”
As the door opened, the woman stood up, but when she saw Lin Yi, her expression froze.
The person entering was not who she had expected.
“Who are you?”
The woman eyed Lin Yi warily, instinctively stepping back, her expression cold and guarded.
She had agreed to this meeting because of Ji Qingyan.
She had always admired Ji Qingyan.
She even envied her for running her own company, something she herself could not do.
But now, standing before her was someone entirely different, stirring doubt in her mind.
“Ms. Lee, no need to be so hostile. My girlfriend couldn’t make it, so I’m here in her place to discuss some matters.”
As he spoke, Lin Yi removed his mask, revealing his face.
“You’re President Lin from Lingyun Group?”
“That’s right.”
The woman standing before Lin Yi was none other than Lee Yongchul’s sister, Lee Yongjin.
Three years ago, before Lee Yongjin had taken on as many responsibilities within the group, she and Lin Yi had worked together on a business deal.
Since then, they had left a good impression on each other.
Although they hadn’t collaborated in recent years, they had maintained occasional contact.
This was why Ji Qingyan had been able to arrange the meeting.
The reason why Li Rongzhen knew Lin Yi was because of his identity.
If the eldest daughter of Samsung’s Lee family didn’t know who the president of Lingyun Group was, she would be incompetent.
Moreover, her younger brother’s injury was due to Lin Yi, which made him all the more memorable to her.
Recognizing Lin Yi’s identity, Lee Yongjin’s guarded demeanor relaxed noticeably.
“President Lin, I’m curious. Why did you arrange to meet me under Ms. Ji’s name?”
“I can help you become Samsung’s future number one heir. After your father steps down, you’ll control the Lee family.” Lin Yi smiled. “Does that interest you, Ms. Lee?”
“Are you joking?”
Lee Yongjin looked at Lin Yi with a hint of mockery in her eyes, almost condescendingly.
“You know exactly who I am, so you also know whether I’m joking,” Lin Yi replied calmly.
“You’re well aware of the internal state of the Lee family. Lee Yongchul may not be extraordinarily talented, but he can at least hold Samsung together. As for how much of a gap there is between the two of you, and how far you can lead Samsung, I’m sure you know that better than anyone. But South Rania’s deep-rooted patriarchy make it impossible for you to take control of Samsung in its current state. So, you might want to consider my offer.”
Lee Yongjin didn’t respond immediately, instead locking eyes with Lin Yi.
She tried to read something from his gaze, but Lin Yi didn’t give her the chance.
He glanced at his watch and spoke calmly.
“You’re probably busy, so I won’t waste your time.”
With that, Lin Yi handed her a business card and said,
“You’ve got ten minutes. If you decide, call me. If not, I’ll leave, and we can part ways.”
As he was about to leave, Lin Yi smiled at Lee Yongjin and added,
“Have you ever watched Huaxian historical dramas? When the crown prince ascends the throne, the other princes rarely meet good ends. You’re a smart person. You know what I mean. So, I’ll be off. Take your time to think it over.”
Lin Yi turned to leave without hesitation, but just as he opened the door, Lee Yongjin spoke.
“There’s no need to leave. I’ve made my decision.”