After Su Xiaoyu arrived in Seoul, she lived in a nearby villa. Lu Jing arranged for Lee Hye Kyo, a "native" of Seoul, to take Su Xiaoyu to play in Seoul. His current focus is on resolving Hohua's predicament in Seoul, and he has not been in the mood to listen to reports of Perth iron ore mining for the time being.

On Tuesday, a spring rain soaked the streets of Seoul. Lu Jing and Ding Ling met up with Che Gaohan and Zheng Mengri, and took the car to Zheng Mengyun's villa in Qingyundong, Seoul City, to meet Zheng Mengyun.

The two cars were parked in the parking lot of Zheng Mengyun's residence. Lu Jing and the others walked through the garden and into the living room under the guidance of the servant.

Zheng Mengyun is well aware of Lu Jing's intentions, and he is quite clear about the public opinion pressure that Hehua has faced recently. However, he was not ready to help Hehua. Speaking for an already notorious business would ruin his reputation among the people.

The reason why Zheng Mengri decided to meet Lu Jing and his entourage after the message came over was because of Che Gaohan, the economic counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Korea. As a qualified politician, he needs to take into account the influence of the republic, a powerful close neighbor.

Zheng Mengyun beckoned Lu Jing and his entourage to sit down. The maid quickly brought a fruit bowl and tea.

After a few words of greeting, Lu Jing said straightforwardly: "Chairman Zheng, I am going to buy the shares of Hyundai Motor in your hands, I don't know if you are interested in selling?" ”

Jung Mong-yoon has many titles: Chairman of the Korean Football Association, Chairman of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Member of Parliament, and so on. However, the most brilliant and proud stroke of his life was the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Lu Jing deliberately called him Chairman Zheng like this, which was a small means to get closer.

Zheng Mengyun was slightly stunned and smiled: "Mr. Lu is still interested in acquiring Hyundai Motor?" I wonder if Mr. Lu has any good solutions to the current situation facing Hehua? If not, it doesn't matter if I sell you or not. ”

Lu Jing said with a smile: "The situation facing Hehua seems to be dangerous. It's actually quite simple. Now that public opinion is surging, your government needs to find a scapegoat to calm the anger of the people. Persimmon pick up soft pinch. The cost of letting Hehua carry the black pot is minimal. ”

Zheng Mengri was puzzled. How could Lu Jing say it so clearly.

Zheng Mengyun took a sip of tea. said, "Then what is Mr. Lu going to do?" ”

He admitted in his heart that what Lu Jing said was right. Compared with Germany's Volkswagen and Japan's Toyota, Hehua's capital power and political energy are the weakest. But. What if you know that's the case? The key is to settle with Huadang, the substitute ghost.

Lu Jingdao: "Replacing the dead ghost does not necessarily have to be borne by an enterprise, isn't it the same for an organization or individual to bear it?" What does Hon Cheng think? ”

It's like a famous story: you don't need to run faster than a bear, you just need to run faster than his friend to get out of danger. The current situation is the same as Hua. If Hehua wants to get out of danger, he just needs to find an organization weaker than Hehua to carry the black pot.

Lu Jing changed his name again. The meaning of the words is to hope that Zheng Mengyun will help. If Hehua wants to "wash his name", he must first have a voice of support in the South Korean government.

Zheng Mengyun glanced at Lu Jing in surprise and drank tea with a deep groan.

Cha Gaohan received Lu Jing's hint, lifted his glasses, and smiled: "Congressman Zheng is very hopeful that he will become the president of South Korea in the next 5 to 10 years." I don't think Mr. Cheng would mind a little more help. ”

Zheng Mengyun smiled. said: "Thank you Counselor Che for your kind words." I still have a lot to work on. ”

Trade between South Korea and the Republic of Korea has become more and more frequent. Entering 03, the global economy is improving in an all-round way. It is foreseeable that a strong neighbor will become South Korea's number one trading partner in the future. Being able to win the friendship of the republic was good for his path to the presidency.

The question is, how does he trust Lu Jing?

In terms of his experience of studying in the United States, plus what he has seen and heard when he entered the Korean political arena. The politician's promises to the electorate are beautiful, but he knows that there is not much that can be fulfilled in the end.

Zheng Mengri said: "Sixth brother, Hyundai Group is willing to buy 60 million shares of Hyundai Motor in your hands at a price of $40 per share. ”

That's twice the price of Hyundai's stock and higher than the average price of $35 per share at Samsung's auction half a month ago.

Hearing this, Zheng Mengyun's brows furrowed impatiently. He was not so polite to this younger brother. Reprimanded: "What do you mean by that? Want to bribe me? Outrageous! ”

Zheng Mengri was caught off guard. He brought up this topic at Lu Jing's request, but he didn't expect Zheng Mengyun to react like this.

The deal is worth $2.4 billion. The benefits that Zheng Mengyun has received can be imagined. You must know that the total amount of the bribery fund set up by Zheng Mengjiu last year was only 693 million US dollars. This is a fund used to escort Hyundai-Kia Motors Group in the political arena.

Other words. Based on the current "price level" in South Korean politics, the profits from the deal are enough to help Chung Mong-yoon further expand his political influence in South Korea.

Zheng Mengri's face was a little stiff. It's not because Zheng Mengyun reprimanded him. He was reprimanded by Zheng Mengyun a lot. He was worried that what he said was inappropriate and would ruin Lu Jing's big event today.

Lu Jingdao: "President Zheng, Mr. Zheng lost his words. That's all for today. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us. He said. Lu Jing stood up and shook hands with Zheng Mengyun.

Zheng Mengyun's face turned a little pale, and he reluctantly smiled and sent Lu Jing and his party away.

"Lu Jing. We couldn't convince Jung Mong-yoon, what should we do next? "Just got in the car. Ding Ling, who had not said anything just now, asked Lu Jing worriedly.

The corners of Lu Jing's mouth curled, hugged Ding Ling's graceful waist, and smacked her white face, "Who said there was no persuasion?" ”

Ding Ling touched his face shyly, and said inexplicably: "How come?" Zheng Mengyun obviously lost her temper. ”

Lu Jing smiled: "It would be strange if Zheng Mengyun was willing to agree in person. I asked Zheng Mengri to say that, just to show the sincerity of my cooperation and the way to compensate him. There are some things that can only be done but not said. ”

Ding Ling bit his lip gently.

The sound of a roaring car engine was heard. On the second floor of the villa, watching Hehua's two cars leave the villa one after the other, Zheng Mengyun's pretended embarrassment suddenly disappeared, and she entered the study with a smile on her face.

$2.4 billion. Coupled with Counselor Che's overtures, how could he not be tempted?

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Zheng Mengri did not follow Lu Jing to Jinghua Hancheng Building. He got out of the car and turned to the headquarters building of Hyundai Merchant Marine. His fifth brother Zheng Meng worked there first. His backbone is his fifth brother.

In the bright office, several potted plants are full of greenery. Filled with the spring colors of mid-spring.

When Mr. Zheng arrived at Mr. Zheng's office, a vice president of Hyundai Merchant Marine was reporting to Mr. Zheng.

"Yes, yes, I see. It will be approved immediately. Zheng Meng finished his work before he said to his younger brother who was sitting on the sofa waiting with his head down: "Meng Ri, what's the matter?" Mr. Lu and Zheng Mengyun's negotiation did not go well today? ”

Zheng Mengri nodded, "Fifth brother, I messed things up...."

After listening to his younger brother, Zheng Mengxian laughed dumbly. said: "Mr. Lu has reached an agreement with Zheng Mengyun. ”

His younger brother is a good hand, but his ability to do the right thing is too poor.

"Ah..."Zheng Mengri's eyes widened in surprise, "Fifth brother, what's the matter?" ”

Zheng Meng waved his hand first, "Okay." You don't understand what I said. You just need to know that Mr. Lu's affairs have been done. Go ahead. I'm busy here, I'll come home for dinner another day. ”

Zheng Mengsun came out of Zheng Mengxian's office, and slowly came back to his senses, he was a prop for Zheng Mengyun today. I was tired of my heart, and my phone suddenly rang. Zheng Mengri answered the phone. "Tang Shao?"

Tang Yue laughed and said, "Lao Zheng, do you have time to come to Hong Kong in the past two days?" I invite you to play for a few days. He had already returned to Hong Kong with Mu Gaoshan.

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After Lu Jing sent a "sweet date" to Zheng Mengri, he began to busily deploy the task of public relations with Hehua in the Korean media.

The public opinion public relations with China before was just a small fight. Because the most important thing is to get the government PR done first.

On April 16, Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Wu Yuanbai met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea Bae Yong-hwa. The ROK side is required to earnestly ensure that Chinese enterprises enjoy fair and just legal treatment in the ROK.

The next day, the pages of South Korea's three major newspapers were still filled with articles that criticized certain non-compliance with business rules. But at the same time, they all published reports in small quantities defending Hehua Company.

Public opinion in Seoul on one side began to divide. Some of South Korea's smaller circulation newspapers and local newspapers published an analysis article saying that Hwahwa had no incentive to steal Hyundai's technology after the failed acquisition.

Because although Hehua spent more than 20 billion US dollars (the specific amount is 23.255 billion US dollars) to acquire a stake in Hyundai Motor. But even if Hehua can't buy Hyundai, it doesn't mean that Hehua will lose more than $20 billion.

In fact, there is already information that Daimler and Mitsui are secretly contacting Hohua. Attempted to acquire a stake in Hyundai Motor in the hands of Hehua. Hehua's estimated loss is about $5 or 6 billion. This is a loss that Hehua can afford. There is no need for Hehua to take risks.

Under Hehua's strong dollar offensive, some financial commentary programs also broadcast financial commentary with a bias towards Hehua.

But. The storm has changed dramatically.

On April 18, the South Korean police suddenly seized the Gyeonghwa Seoul Building and searched for relevant evidence.

The Asian business community is in an uproar. The South Korean police's action was too unexpected. Looking at the trend of public opinion a few days ago, almost everyone thought that Hehua was going to escape this catastrophe. I don't want to mutate in shape.

The sunset is slightly slanting. The Seoul news media that heard the news filled the press conference hall of the Jinghua Seoul Building.

After reading her speech according to the script, Mo Jingwen refused the reporter's question and left the press conference.

At this moment, she was full of guilt, if she hadn't told Mu Gaoshan the amount of funds raised by Lu Jing in the capital, Hehua would have been able to grab 100 million shares of Samsung Auction, and she would not have been caught off guard at the shareholders' meeting on March 31. Lu Jing will not take risks.

Mo Jingwen felt that there was a high probability that Lu Jing would send someone to steal the core technology of Hyundai Motor. She had been exposed to some information by Lu Jing's side before, and the fundamental purpose of Hehua's acquisition of Hyundai Motor was to obtain Hyundai Motor's manufacturing technology and promote the rapid development of Kuncheng Automobile.

Watching the bright and elegant spokesman of Hehua leave the press conference, the reporters below were full of discussions.

Could it be that Hehua is weak-hearted? (To be continued......)

PS: To change a bug, the acquisition of more than 10 billion yuan above is a mistake, and Hehua spent more than 20 billion US dollars. This has been corrected in this chapter.