Chapter 354 SK Group
The only obstacle is money.
$17.5 billion in debt, but only $9 billion in asset value.
Xu Liang is now trying to sell iron, but he cannot fill the big hole in Hynix.
As for Hanhua, even if it raises funds, it will not be able to get so much money.
"Originally, I thought I already had a lot of money, but when I used it, I realized that I was still a pauper."
After reading it several times, Xu Liang reluctantly closed the webpage.
But after thinking about it, I quickly opened it and added the webpage to my favorites.
Picked up the phone on the table and called Lu Hui.
“Mr. Xu?”
"In the future, you should pay more attention to the news of South Korean semiconductor manufacturer Hynix. If there are any changes, remember to notify me in time."
"Okay."
Although there is no chance now, after the Iraq War speculation, Not necessarily.
“I must raise more money this time.”
The more principal you have, the more you will earn.
After calming down and looking back, Xu Liang found no valuable news.
The time soon reached noon, and the Sun sisters did not get up and go downstairs until then.
After a brief chat, Sun Mingzhen went to work in the company. What she cared about most was her career.
Sun Yanzhen suffered serious injuries after breaking the melon. After eating, she quickly went back upstairs to rest.
That night, Xu Liang hugged her from left to right, and it was indescribably beautiful.
The next day, I was invited to visit SK Group.
As the top chaebol in South Korea.
SK is the third largest multinational company in South Korea. Its predecessor was Sunkyung Fabrics established in 1953.
With the efforts of the first-generation founder Choi Jong-hyun, SK Group has become a top enterprise in South Korea, especially in the fields of energy, chemical industry and information and communications.
SK Communications is the largest mobile communications operator in South Korea, with more than half of the market share in South Korea.
SK Energy is South Korea's largest comprehensive energy and chemical company, and its Ulsan Refinery is one of the largest single refineries in the world.
But unfortunately, although SK is very strong, it does not match its own business.
Except for finance, there is no possibility of cooperation.
"President Xu, our SK Group has always been very happy to cooperate with your company, especially in the merger and acquisition of website Daquan, which has achieved results that both parties are satisfied with."
Replacing Father , Choi Tae-won, who became the second generation chairman of SK, continued with a smile.
"So, I think it is necessary for us to cooperate further in this regard."
Xu Liang smiled and said: "President Cui is optimistic about the Internet?"
"Yes. As a leader of the new era, Regarding the economic industry, I very much agree with Chairman Xu’s judgment, and I also believe that the Internet has great potential.”
After a pause, Cui Taiyuan stared at Xu Liang.
“So I hope to cooperate with Hongmeng again to acquire your Naver portal and its related businesses.”
Xu Liang smiled faintly, "President Cui has a huge appetite. But I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. The Naver portal is not for sale by Hongmeng."
Although the potential of the portal is limited, before 2006 , Xu Liang does not intend to sell.
“For US$200 million, SK Group acquired the Naver portal and related businesses of your company, Hongmeng South Korea.” Cui Taiyuan said with a smile.
Xu Liang said calmly: "Not for sale."
Cui Taiyuan frowned slightly, "300 million U.S. dollars. ... President Xu, I am already very sincere."
"Unless Chairman Cui is willing to add a zero at the end, Hongmeng South Korea will not sell Naver." Xu Liang said calmly.
Cui Taiyuan suppressed the anger in his heart.
$3 billion? The value of the entire Hongmeng South Korea is not so high.
Do you really think he was taken advantage of?
“President Xu really doesn’t plan to sell?”
"Of course."
Cui Taiyuan looked directly at Xu Liang opposite, "In this case, our SK Group will develop the Internet business on our own."
"Welcome. I believe that with the success of SK Group in South Korea With the foundation, you can definitely make a difference in the Internet industry," Xu Liang said with a smile.
Cui Taiyuan's threat is nothing to him.
The Internet industry is different from others. This is a winner-takes-all industry, with leading companies accounting for more than 70% of the share.
Through acquisitions and more than two years of development, Hongmeng South Korea has occupied the majority of the shares in the three major fields of gaming, Internet search and portal websites.
Any time Cui Taiyuan talks about cooperating with Google, it will pose a greater threat to him than entering the Internet himself.
As for the political threat.
Haha, the current Hongmeng South Korea is not Xu Liang’s company alone.
Daily Morgan, MIH, SoftBank, Temasek and 3I are all not easy to make.
After carefully observing Xu Liang's expression and realizing that he didn't seem to be faking it, Cui Taiyuan felt a little puzzled.
"Is he really not worried about SK's competition?"
Both of them didn't speak, and the atmosphere in the reception room became quiet.
After a while, Cui Taiyuan smiled.
"President Xu, it is almost noon. I have asked the following to prepare lunch at the Shilla Hotel. Please move, President Xu."
A threat is a threat, and he has no intention of breaking out.
And if he doesn’t sell it now, he will still have a chance in the future. If the relationship is severed, SK will have no chance at all.
"Okay, thank you, President Cui, for your hospitality."
"Yes, please."
"Please."
After arriving at the Shilla Hotel, Cui Taiyuan tried several more times, but Xu Liang never let go, so he gave up temporarily.
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Dong dong….
There was a knock on the door.
“Come in.”
Sun Bingzhe quickly opened the door and went in.
"President, I just received news that Xu Liang, chairman of Hongmeng Company, visited SK Group this morning and had a pleasant talk with Cui Taiyuan, and the two parties had lunch together."
He said and handed over a few photos. Li Jianxi took it and looked at Xu Liang and Cui Taiyuan above, smiling and shaking hands with each other, and his expression suddenly darkened.
“Do you know what they talked about?”
"It's not clear yet." Sun Bingzhe said quickly.
Li Jianxi frowned. He did not blame the other party. After all, the time was too short.
"Hurry up and check it out. Remember to notify me as soon as you get the results."
Several top consortiums in South Korea all have financial businesses.
If Choi Taiyuan takes the lead, Samsung will be in trouble.
"Yes."
Sun Bingzhe just turned around.
"Wait. ... Send an invitation letter to Xu Liang for me, inviting him to be a guest at Villa No. 9, Kaiyue Mountain in Hannam-dong in the morning two days later."
"Villa No. 9, Kaiyue Mountain ?" Sun Bingzhe's heart moved.
As Li Jianxi's personal assistant, he knew very well that this place was the mansion of his boss.
"Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Sun Bingzhe nodded quickly.
“Go.”
After confirming that the big boss had no new explanation, Sun Bingzhe turned and left.
The door is closed.
Li Jianxi looked at the photo in his hand and couldn't help but squint his eyes.
“A borrowed knife kills someone, or are you really planning to shop around?”
Actually, Xu Liang’s initial offer was very good. The reason why he didn’t agree immediately was because he wanted to secure investment from Samsung for Hongmeng. opportunity.
Originally, he planned to delay for a few days, and wait for Xu Liang to come to the door again, then retreat and sign the contract.
Unexpectedly, the other party didn't play according to the routine at all.
Not only did they not come to him, they also went directly to Samsung’s competitors.
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Hannam-dong Villa.
Xu Liang was sitting on the rooftop, holding a paintbrush in his hand. After grinding it for a while, he painted the paint on the drawing board.
On the huge drawing board is a woman wearing a snow-white dress, with long hair shawl, beautiful appearance, gentle and elegant temperament.
The image is that of Sun Yanzhen.
The women around him basically have portraits drawn by him.
Since I 'ate' Sun Yanzhen, of course I have to give one as well.
Lu Hui came over and took a look at the oil painting.
"Mr. Xu, just now Li Jianxi's assistant Sun Bingzhe personally sent an invitation letter, inviting you to be a guest at Villa No. 9 Kaiwol Mountain in Hannan-dong the day after tomorrow."
Xu Liang stopped painting.
"No. 9 Kaiyue Mountain in Hannan Cave? I remember it well, it should not be far from here, right?"
After Lu Hui nodded, "You live in Longshan Villa, Kaiyue Mountain is right there Two streets away is the earliest luxury villa area in Hannam-dong."
Xu Liang understood, "In other words, Li Jianxi asked me to visit his home?"
"It seems so." Lu Hui said.
Xu Liang put down his paint board and brush, got up and walked around the rooftop garden a few times.
"What's Li Jianxi's idea? He's so tough that he's going to be soft and play the emotional card?"
Lv Hui said with a smile: "I heard that Li Jianxi has three daughters. The eldest daughter and The two daughters are already married, but the younger one, Li Yixin, is about the same age as you. I heard that she is also very beautiful.
Li Jianxi thinks that you are talented and have a bright future, so he might want to recruit you as his son-in-law." br>
Xu Liang stopped for a moment, was stunned for a moment, and then smiled casually.
"I'm a scumbag. It's better to provoke as little trouble as possible to a rich girl like me."
Lu Hui curled her lips secretly.
I have followed the big boss for more than two years and have witnessed almost the entire process of his rise. I have always seen him greedy for money and lust, but I have never seen him push away the beauties that come to his door with the money he has obtained.
"Then I declined for you?"
Xu Liang smiled and said: "How can you refuse someone else's kindness?... You reply for me, and I will go to the appointment on time the day after tomorrow."
"I knew it would be like this." Lu Hui complained in her heart road.
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Time flies like water, and in the blink of an eye it is already two days later.
Out of courtesy, Xu Liang put on a suit that he didn't usually wear.
"Mr. Xu, this is it."
Looking at the villa in front of him hidden among the green trees, it seemed to occupy an area larger than his Longshan Villa No. 18.
“Crash.”
The thick and solid black iron door slowly opened to both sides.
Sun Bingzhe walked out with two bodyguards.
Xu Liang also lowered the window.
"President Xu, please come in."
"Thank you."
The car drove in.
As he had expected before, there was quite a lot of space inside.
After walking a few dozen meters and passing through the garden, the car stopped in front of the parking lot.
Xu Liang got off the bus.
Soon I saw Li Jianxi walking out of the room.
Beside him was Lee Jae-yong, whom he had met once. An old lady dressed gorgeously, and three beautiful women with different temperaments, but all exuding nobility.
Li Jianxi’s family is not a secret in South Korea.
Xu Liang found out after a simple check.
After a brief glance, the elegant Li Fuzhen looked indifferent, the less handsome Li Xuxian had curiosity in his eyes, and the eyes of the youngest Li Yixin were full of resistance.
(End of this chapter)