Growth-type Super Rich-Chapter 471 - 296: I Can Give You, I Can Take Away
"Now, let’s invite the three president candidates to deliver their campaign declarations."
The meeting host gazed at the speechless conference hall and sensed that the atmosphere was indeed off.
Logically, such changes in the top leadership of a group should be very enthusiastic, but the situation in the room was completely the opposite. No one’s voice dared to be amplified.
Being able to host the highest board meeting, his status within Samsung Group was also not low. But precisely because of this, he was more sensitive than most people and, after saying this, he quietly stood on the sidelines, staying out of the matter.
Finally, Liu Wenshi couldn’t bear the atmosphere in the room anymore and was the first to stand up.
"I have worked with my colleagues here at Samsung Group for over 20 years. I believe everyone knows me to some extent. Regarding this presidential election, what I want to say is that I have decided to withdraw.
Firstly, my abilities are inadequate to bear the heavy responsibility of the presidency; I have a very clear self-awareness about this. Additionally, I feel that under President Lee Kun-hee’s leadership, the group has created such splendid achievements. My personal wish is still for President Lee Kun-hee to continue to lead the charge."
Having said that, Liu Wenshi bowed to the crowd below and returned the microphone to its place.
Liu Wenshi’s words broke the silence in the room, sparking a flurry of discussions, even Gu Bai, seated at the head position at the front, couldn’t help but look at him with interest.
Is there really anyone in this world who doesn’t covet high positions and endless power?
Gu Bai didn’t think so. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
It’s just that Liu Wenshi is very smart, knowing he couldn’t succeed in the presidential election, he immediately retreated when the tide was against him, withdrawing directly from the race before others even reacted.
If this was all there was to it, it wouldn’t matter. Probably, most people who see no hope of success would make such a choice. But Liu Wenshi’s cleverness lay in his final words, directly expressing loyalty to Lee Kun-hee, not only leaving himself a wide step to walk down but also ensuring that his current privileges could continue after the election.
Who is Lee Kun-hee?
The head of the Li Clan in Samsung.
And who are the two competing on stage? One is his eldest son, the other his eldest daughter.
No matter who wins the election, it’s an internal digestion of power within the Li Clan. Demonstrating loyalty to Lee Kun-hee is showing loyalty to the Li Clan. Whether Lee Boo-jin or Lee Jae-yong steps up, Liu Wenshi remains a Samsung veteran and a loyal one to the Li Clan!
Gu Bai looked at Liu Wenshi as he slowly withdrew, smiling with a light clap.
With Gu Bai leading, hundreds in the conference hall immediately started clapping. Liu Wenshi also smiled as he bowed once more and returned to his seat as chief president.
When Lee Boo-jin standing on stage saw this situation, she was somewhat nervous, instinctively casting her gaze towards Gu Bai.
Upon noticing Lee Boo-jin’s gaze, Gu Bai slightly nodded, signaling Lee Boo-jin that she could begin.
Sure enough, after receiving Gu Bai’s signal, Lee Boo-jin calmed her emotions, stepped forward, grasped the microphone, and said, "I completely agree with what President Liu Wenshi said. In Samsung, no one has the ability to surpass President Lee Kun-hee. If President Lee Kun-hee is willing to continue serving as president, I think this election is entirely unnecessary."
Just when everyone thought Lee Boo-jin was also about to give up the race, she changed her tone and spoke again.
"However, I’m sure everyone knows my relationship with President Lee Kun-hee. I am first his daughter and then a Samsung employee. As a child, I am very aware of my father’s workload intensity. Now my father is in poor health, my heart is very conflicted. As a member of Samsung Group, I hope he can step forward and continue to lead Samsung just like the past 31 years, taking Samsung Group to another peak.
But as his child, I don’t want him to work so hard.
Therefore, I have decided to continue this election to share some of my father’s burden. I hope the group’s executives here and the directors can empathize with a daughter’s feelings."
Having said that, Lee Boo-jin bowed heavily.
Thunderous applause erupted again from below.
Gu Bai was quite satisfied with Lee Boo-jin’s speech; she clearly recognized her gap with Lee Jae-yong, after all, she is incomparably unmatched in terms of ability and group connections compared to Lee Jae-yong. Lee Kun-hee cultivated Lee Jae-yong as an heir for so many years. If Lee Boo-jin could easily surpass this, then what difference would Lee Jae-yong and Ju Haosu be compared to bums?
And Lee Kun-hee, seeing his eldest daughter on stage, also felt a mix of emotions in his heart.
He knew he had been unfair to his daughters, Lee Boo-jin and Lee Xuexian, but it couldn’t be helped. As the master of the Li Clan, he had to be responsible for the clan’s continuation, and indeed, Lee Jae-yong’s capabilities were superior to those of his two daughters.
But now everything has settled. With Gu Bai’s intervention, Lee Jae-yong has no chance of securing the presidency.
Moreover, it seems Lee Boo-jin doesn’t have too much resentment towards her father. Given that, whether it is the son or the daughter who becomes president, it is already insignificant. Subsequently, he joined the others in applauding.
On the other side, Lee Jae-yong, previously shielded by reflected light from his glasses, happened to see Lee Kun-hee clapping with a smile.
His heart was immediately filled with discomfort.
After working hard for over a decade, starting from a small employee, understanding various departments, gradually climbing to the vice president position, he was about to seize full power, just one step away from his goal, yet it was easily taken by his elder sister. The weight of his discontent in his heart felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, suffocating him.
