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"You … I really don't know what to say about you!"
The Xin family's villa was Xin Dongzhu's real home. Although it was not luxurious and even a little outdated, it had a sense of history. Under the guidance of Shin Sung-mu, Xu Zhixuan once again met the old man who had always admired him. However, their statuses were different now.
"There are some things that you should do and some things that you shouldn't do. Since even my close friends and family are not afraid, then what should I be afraid of?"
Looking at Xu Zhixuan's confident attitude, he knew that Xu Zhixuan would definitely protect Jiang Hudong and the others. Moreover, Xin Dongzhu believed that Xu Zhixuan could do it. His judgment was right. However, when Shin Sung-mu foolishly followed the Cui and Zheng families and took away Xu Zhixuan's Antipressure Society, Xin Dongzhu knew that their relationship with Xu Zhixuan would never return to the way it used to be.
"Yes, a real man has some things that he should do and some things that he shouldn't do!" Xin Dongzhu couldn't help but sigh. Looking at the energetic Xu Zhixuan, he realized for the first time that he was really old. The current era had already eliminated them.
"You're right!" Xu Zhixuan replied with a smile. He naturally understood what Xin Dongzhu meant.
"I heard that you want to enter the entertainment industry?"
Seeing that he couldn't see through Xu Zhixuan, Xin Dongzhu didn't want to continue with the riddle. He waved his hand and dismissed Shin Sung-mu, leaving only Xu Zhixuan and himself in the courtyard. He personally poured a cup of tea for Xu Zhixuan and asked.
"That's right!"
Xu Zhixuan didn't deny it. After all, some of his actions had already exposed his purpose. However, this was also what many people wanted to see. They were afraid that Xu Zhixuan would really be the same as before, still unwilling to give up on being an official. After Park Jinhye became the president, she would take care of him. In addition, Xu Zhixuan's own ability might cause chaos in the Korean political circle because of Xu Zhixuan.
If someone wanted to enter and share this cake, it would naturally infringe on the interests of others. If it were someone else, they might not take it to heart and eventually absorb them into their own camp. However, Xu Zhixuan was different. He was obviously on the Saenuri Party's side. Coupled with his strength, many people were afraid that there would be another uncontrollable figure in Korea.
"I'll give you the Lotte Cinema Chain!"
Xu Zhixuan had just taken a sip of tea when he was choked by Xin Dongzhu's shocking words. Fortunately, he reacted quickly. He turned his head and spat the tea on the ground. Otherwise, Xin Dongzhu would have been in trouble. He quickly wiped his mouth and said, "Uncle Xin, don't scare me. I can't afford to be scared!"
"What's there to be scared of? Don't think that I don't know that your subordinate has probably already contacted the other shareholders!"
Xin Dongzhu was very satisfied with Xu Zhixuan's reaction. Whether Xu Zhixuan was pretending or not, at least his attitude was worthy of recognition. Especially when he received news that someone had privately contacted the other shareholders of the Lotte Cinema Chain. He had already guessed that it might be Xu Zhixuan's doing. Later, he investigated and found out about the existence of Choi Joon-hyuk, which was also the purpose of today's meeting with Xu Zhixuan.
"I really don't know about this. You know that I've left all these matters to Jun-hyuk to handle!"
Xu Zhixuan looked at Xin Dongzhu with a face full of shock. Although he had instructed Choi Joon-hyuk to buy more shares of the Lotte Cinema Chain, he did not expect Choi Joon-hyuk to be so fast. He had already bought over all the individual shareholders and even reached out to the other shareholders. Wasn't this clearly telling Xin Dongzhu that he was interested in the Lotte Cinema Chain?
Therefore, Xu Zhixuan's first reaction was to explain and make excuses. He was interested in the Lotte Cinema Chain, but he did not intend to snatch the Lotte Cinema Chain from the Xin family. After all, such a thing might cause a rift between Xu Zhixuan and the Xin family. Especially when the two families were cooperating to support Park Jinhui, Xu Zhixuan did not want to see such a thing happen.
"Why don't I call Jun-hyuk and ask him to stop?"
In the face of Xu Zhixuan's probing, Xin Dongzhu smiled slightly and said, "No need, I know what you mean. Even if you buy all the shares except for mine, you can't control the Lotte Cinema Chain. So, it doesn't matter to me!"
Xu Zhixuan agreed with this. Even if Xu Zhixuan controlled the Lotte Cinema Chain, as long as Xin Dongzhu did not agree, the higher-ups of the Lotte Cinema Chain would all reject Xu Zhixuan. They would even disobey Xu Zhixuan's orders. After all, these people were all promoted by the Xin family.
"You mean …!"
Xu Zhixuan was excited. Listening to the other party's words, it seemed that what he said just now wasn't a joke. It seemed like it was true. If he could control one of the three major cinema chains in Korea, it would be of great help to Xu Zhixuan's future career. Haven't you heard of the saying that cinema chains are kings?
"Zhixuan, it has been more than ten years since we first met, right?"
Xu Zhixuan's expression did not change, but he muttered in his heart. What kind of rhythm was this? He was skillfully tantalizing, or was there a hidden meaning in his words? However, on the surface, he still nodded and replied, "Yes, 1997. Chengwu brought me to see you!"
How could he forget? At that time, if it wasn't for the fact that Xu Zhixuan took advantage of Soros's Asian Financial Crisis and brought Shin Sung-mu, Cui Zhengyuan, and Zheng Qing together for the first time and made a lot of money, Xu Zhixuan probably wouldn't have been able to enter the eyes of the three families. He wouldn't even have known Xin Dongzhu, Zheng Mengjiu, and Cui Taiyuan, the heads of the three major conglomerates.
"That's right. 1997!"
Xin Dongzhu remembered. Back then, they had used Xu Zhixuan's foresight to predict the financial crisis. They even knew the sequence of Quantum Fund's attacks. All of these were predicted by Xu Zhixuan, and the results were as he predicted. Not only did the three conglomerates avoid losses, but they also made a lot of money. This was also why the three conglomerates were willing to form an alliance with Xu Zhixuan and support Park Jinhui, who was not even on the stage at that time.
Xu Zhixuan didn't interrupt Xin Dongzhu who was immersed in her memories. Instead, he drank his tea in silence. Although they had formed an alliance because of benefits, Xu Zhixuan was still very happy at that time. Thinking about it, a loser like him being able to stand at the same height as three corporations, how desirable was that? It was only when he was mercilessly abandoned that he completely understood that he was just a tool for the three corporations to make a fortune. They could abandon him whenever they wanted.
"I am old, and I like to think about the past!"
Xu Zhixuan chuckled and replied, "It's only natural!"
"Zhixuan, I don't want to talk about what happened in the past. To be honest, I am also tempted. After all, the Antipressure Society is too tempting. But now that I think about it, I had lost a watermelon and picked up a sesame seed!"
Xin Dongzhu's face was full of bitterness. Although Xin Chengwu had been fooled by the other two brats to take over the Counter Pressure Society, Xin Dongzhu was tempted by the endless supply of talent to Le Tian. He was not a saint, so he naturally understood the value of talent.
But now, he looks at Xu Zhixuan's achievements. Just the internet is enough for Xu Zhixuan to be on the same level as the three conglomerates. Just think about how many years the three conglomerates had spent, and Xu Zhixuan had only spent a few years. He had been blinded by profits. If he had helped Xu Zhixuan when he was at his lowest, he would have gotten a lot of benefits. Look at Park Jinhui.
"Haha!"
What could Xu Zhixuan say? The Antipressure Society had already been snatched away by them, and his team had also been bribed by them. Even Han Yongcheng's ambitions had swelled and he wanted to get rid of his shadow. Only Choi Joon-hyuk, who was tied to his interests, had never betrayed him.
Did he regret it? Did he really regret it? But it had already happened, and Xin Dongzhu would not feel sorry for himself. He was the one who thought the most highly of Xu Zhixuan back then, and that had not changed. So before Park Jinhui became the president, he had to resolve his grudges. After all, in the future, the Xin family would still need Park Jinhui's help in politics. But in terms of familiarity, how could the Xin family compare to Xu Zhixuan? He had already expressed his stance more than a decade ago, and even supported Park Jinhui unconditionally for the past decade.
"It's good that you have the intention to enter the entertainment industry. As an elder, I have to give you a congratulatory gift. Lotte Cinemas will be sold to you according to the market price. Even if the Xin family has some shares in JYP, I'll give them to you as well!"
Smart people needed to think more before they spoke. Xu Zhixuan knew that Xin Dongzhu was trying to reconcile with him and resolve the past. That way, in the future, they would not have a thorn in each other's heart. You have to be willing to part with something. You have to give something up to gain something.
Xu Zhixuan hesitated for a while, but in the end, he could not resist the temptation. It was a cinema chain, and he could have the final say. In that case, Xu Zhixuan would be in an invincible position. With the cinema chain in his hands, his film industry would have formed an industry line.
"Yes, thank you for your care, Uncle Xin. I have already forgotten about the past!"
Although it was not to the extent of forgetting the past with a smile, at this moment, Xu Zhixuan and the Xin family could be said to have become much closer. There would not be any hidden hostility. As long as the Xin family treated him sincerely, Xu Zhixuan believed that in the future, they would gain more than what they had lost.
Walking out of the Xin family's courtyard, Xu Zhixuan recalled some of the words that Xin Dongzhu had said to him after the incident. It could even be considered as advice. He used himself as the starting point and told some stories. From it, Xu Zhixuan understood a lot. He even knew that what he did in the show was a little too much. Although he had cheated others, he had once again sent himself to the front of the stage.
"Looks like I'm still too young!"
Xu Zhixuan laughed. However, if he was given another chance, he would still choose to repeat it. After all, other than some other factors, the most important factor was that Li Shunzai was his mentor. In his heart, Li Shunzai was like a father figure to him. Jiang Hudong and the others were his closest brothers. If he sacrificed them to achieve his goal, then so what if he succeeded?
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