Chapter 120: The Sycamore (I)
On the ninth day of the old government, the Shilla Hotel Seoul welcomed guests for two days to hold Lee Jae-yong's wedding banquet.
Compared with Walkerhill, the Shilla Hotel, owned by Samsung, is slightly inferior. The main reason is that it is located in the city, which is not built on the mountain like Walkerhill and occupies a vast area. If Walkerhill was a place for the rich and powerful to relax, the Shilla Hotel was the first choice for banquets, having hosted heads of state on several occasions.
At 10 o'clock in the morning, all kinds of luxury cars drove into the parking lot one after another, including representatives of big families such as the Zheng family and the Cui family, as well as executives of Samsung Group, and many industry leaders were invited.
The entourage of the bigwigs from all sides was arranged to eat on the 9th floor, which was also the place where congratulatory gifts were presented. Jewelry, antiques...... The list goes on. The humble drivers and secretaries on weekdays are now all in suits and leather shoes, holding champagne in their hands, talking and laughing.
The reception room was on the 12th floor, and Lee Kun-hee's secretary stood at the door, with a straight back and a modest smile on his face. Because he stayed by Lee Kun-hee's side for a long time, most of the guests met him, and his demeanor was very respectful and flattering. Let him receive guests, which shows that Lee Kun-hee attaches great importance to this wedding banquet and his son.
At about 11 o'clock, an unpretentious sedan drove into the hotel, saw the license plate number, and the lobby manager took the initiative to meet him.
"Mr. President. He bowed.
The bodyguard opened the car door, and Kim Dae-jung stepped down and nodded.
As the manager came to the 12th floor, the secretary stepped forward and bowed and said, "The president is upstairs." ”
"Let's go. Jin Dazhong said lightly.
The crowd walked to the 13th floor and entered the VIP reception room, where the secretary and bodyguards stood at the door.
"Mr. President, long time no see. Lee Kun-hee walked towards him.
The two shook hands.
"Chairman Lee, how are you doing?" said Kim Dae-jung with a smile.
"Everything went well. ”
After a moment of greeting, the secretary reminded, "President, the time is almost up." ”
Taking the elevator to the top floor, Lee Kun-hee took the lead in walking, and Kim Dae-jung was half a step slower, with a hint of following.
In fact, the relationship between the government and the major groups can be described in one word, and that is "ambiguity". The two are interdependent and often borrow each other's strength, and in every general election, the shadow of the wealthy is indispensable.
Most of the time, in order to take care of the government's face, the wealthy will put on a posture of dependence, and in return, the president will lower his profile on more private occasions. Bringing only one bodyguard also shows Kim Dae-jung's sincerity.
Along the way, the two of them sat down.
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In the dressing room on the 18th floor, dozens of people are constantly busy.
The bride sits in front of the dressing table, clutching a handkerchief in her hand, sucking up the fine sweat that keeps pouring out. The middle-aged woman held her chin and kept moving with a loose powder brush in her left hand.
"The young lady is nervous?" asked the middle-aged woman.
"A little. She was embarrassed.
Hearing this, disdain flashed in the eyes of the middle-aged woman, as Hong Luoxi's royal makeup artist, Lin Shiling's makeup when she got married was also taken care of by her. The calm performance at that time is in stark contrast to the new lady now.
A sparrow is a sparrow after all, even if it flies into the nest of the phoenix, it is nondescript. The woman's heart said.
Kim Ru-hye, ancestral home in Busan. He dropped out of school at the age of 20 and became an employee at the Samsung factory. I thought I would marry an honest man and live a dull life, but I suddenly encountered a turning point.
Hearing that Lee Jae-yong was inspecting the factory, many female employees dressed up so carefully that they couldn't wait to paint their faces into flowers, and they dreamed of Cinderella in their hearts. Kim Hye-ru didn't wear makeup because she didn't understand.
Young Master Li, who was accustomed to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas, suddenly saw Qing Shui Hibiscus, the heart of more than thirty years, and began to jump slowly.
At his behest, Jin Huiru was fortunate to participate in the dinner that day, and the seat was next to him.
"Xiaojin, the opportunity is not easy to come by, you have to take advantage of it. The leader of the factory instructed, with a reluctant expression.
This girl has a beautiful appearance and is a good plaything, but it is a pity that she is taken by the eldest young master...... It is estimated that the young master will not value her, and it will be good to drink soup in the future.
"Inside. Jin Huiru subconsciously responded, her head still cloudy. Seeing her ignorant appearance, Li Zairong felt unbearable in his heart, and reached out to cover the woman's thigh.
Jin Huiru trembled all over, and said in a trembling voice: "The eldest young master......"
Seeing this, Lee Jae-yong was even more excited, and chose to give up for the time being, leaving the good for the night.
In the luxurious private room of the hotel, knowing the true purpose of the man, Jin Huiru resisted fiercely, but after all, he was congenitally disadvantaged and was broken into the city by him. Because of the different objects, Lee Jae-yong rarely comforted her and left some "white" lies.
Once in the spring breeze, Master Li left in a dashing manner, leaving the innocent woman alone.
As a father, seeing that his daughter is in a different state, he only knows that she is in a daze all day long, so she asks questions. After learning the truth, he was furious and was about to go to the door in person, but was stopped by his son.
Unlike his father, who only wants to be angry with his sister, Jin Zhijie sees wealth.
He asked a friend to arrange lace news, and even contacted an exclusive interview, hoping to blackmail Lee Jae-yong. But ignore Samsung, a behemoth.
Just as he was about to go to the dark, someone came up to him and raised a sharp blade around his neck.
In an instant, Jin Zhijie was sweating.
In the end, with the help of that person, Jin Zhijie reformulated his plan, took his sister and parents, and embarked on a journey of "justice" again.
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Thinking about everything she experienced after that night, Jin Huiru felt like yesterday.
"I'm kind of into high society. She thought to herself.
Since you don't have someone you love, it's better to marry a rich man. Jin Zhijie teaches his sister.
In the lounge next door, the three-star young master in a dress was chatting with a political friend.
"How do you feel about getting divorced and getting married?" the man asked with a smile.
"What can be. The corners of Li Zairong's mouth hooked, "Knotting back and forth, it's not for profit." ”
"This time it wasn't bad. "After that, I will be able to return to Samsung in a few days." ”
"Congratulations in advance. The man crossed his legs, "Lee Jae-cheol, it's not an obstacle now." ”
"He's never been an obstacle. Lee Jae-yong sneered, "The old man never thought of letting him be in charge." ”
"What was the purpose of letting me do it to him before that?"
"It's just a breath. He waved his hand, "I have been suppressed for more than ten years, and I feel uncomfortable." ”
"Understandable. The man bowed his head.
"Speaking of which, who stopped your movements?" Lee wondered.
"I don't know. The man's expression became serious, "I can only be sure that it is the person above." ”
"He has this relationship?"
"After all, it's the second young master of the three stars, and it's normal to have a wide network. ”
"Heh, one day he won't be able to turn over. Lee sneered.
Glancing at him, the man's expression was subtle.
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On the top floor, Lee Jae-chul picked up champagne and drank it in small sips.
"It tastes good, Ja Hyun, you can try it. He handed another cup to the woman behind him.
Taking the champagne, Choo Ja Hyun said with difficulty: "Zai Zhe, I'd better go to the 9th floor, it's ...... here" She glanced around, and the big people who can only be seen in the daily newspapers and interviews are talking and laughing around, which is really frightening.
"If you're afraid of anything, just follow me. Lee Jae-chul said lightly, "You have to get used to this kind of scene, and there will be more in the future." ”
"Uh-huh......" she replied, and she stood behind the man, no more.
"Jae-cheol!" Li Yunxin trotted over with her skirt.
"Done with the relationship?" said Lee Jae-cheol.
"Inside, I'm so tired. She stuck out her tongue and said coquettishly, "Those sons, all of them are stupid, and they still think they are so powerful." ”
Lee Jae-cheol was about to speak, when a voice came from his ear.
"Can I have a drink with you, this young lady?"