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"And the time has come, so you should go on stage and announce the start of the new car launch."

When Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial saw Daiwa Chairman Chung Ju-yong walk in, he answered questions while leading Chung Ju-yong onto the stage to speak.

"Yes, you organized this press conference, so you'll be speaking on stage."

"Young people need to exercise more."

Chairman Jung Joo-yong of Daiwa raised his hand to stop Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial, then smiled and said to Lee Dong-ki.

It's worth noting that having Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Group take the stage to introduce the new Daiwa car was a tactic he had planned long ago.

Having the third son of the Li family introduce the new Yamato car to the guests and reporters is a major publicity stunt.

Because it is highly newsworthy and attracts a lot of attention.

It's worth noting that the Li family and Yamato are bitter rivals. The fact that the Li family's third son is on stage to help introduce Yamato's new car is quite interesting, even just reading the news.

At that time, Daiwa Motors will also leave a deep impression on everyone.

"Isn't this not good?"

"You know this is a Yamato Motors launch event, how could I possibly go on stage and give an introduction?"

When Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial heard Daiwa Chairman Chung Joo-yong say this, he was surprised and refused.

"It's alright, my dear nephew."

"You're now part of Yamato's team, and you were also in charge of organizing this new car launch, so you can just go up on stage and give your presentation."

When Daiwa Chairman Chung Ju-yong met with Samsung Financial Chairman Lee Dong-ki and refused, he insisted on speaking to Lee Dong-ki.

The highlight of this new car launch event rests on Lee Dong-ki, and he has no choice but to agree.

If he really didn't want to, then the 1800 billion won wouldn't have been given to Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial.

He doesn't trust anyone who doesn't completely side with him.

So this is Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Group offering his pledge of allegiance.

If Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial is unwilling to submit this application, then he is also unwilling to help Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial resolve the issue of the 1800 billion won loan.

Moreover, Daiwa Motors had already lost the previous May 5.4th publicity campaign, and the audience was following suit and questioning Daiwa Motors' judgment.

Because the South Korean football team qualified for the World Cup as group winners, a record-breaking achievement and the best result in decades.

Therefore, the happy viewers, influenced by the headline news in the morning paper, began to question Daiwa Motors, believing that Daiwa Motors failed to recognize the true strength of the South Korean football team and was blind to its capabilities.

Chapter 297 Mr. Lee Dong-ki, what are your thoughts on standing at the Daiwa Motors press conference?

"All right."

"Since Chairman Yamato has requested it, then I will go on stage and be the host."

When Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial saw the determined look in the eyes of Jeong Joo-yong, chairman of Daiwa Securities, he knew he couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to agree.

Despite being affiliated with Daiwa Motors for so long, he has never publicly appeared to endorse the company.

So what Chairman Jeong Ju-yong meant this time was to make him submit a pledge of loyalty.

Let him truly contribute to Daiwa Motors, and let the public know that Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services is a member of Daiwa Motors.

Furthermore, he knew why he was hosting the event: primarily to salvage the reputation of Yamato Motors.

Because the South Korean soccer team qualified as the top seed in their group, the public began to question Yamato Motors' foresight.

That's why Chairman Jeong Ju-yong of the Daiwa Association used his own experience of being tricked into hosting the event to divert public attention.

This means that even if Samsung Motors has good foresight, the Lee family of Samsung is still just a subsidiary of Daiwa Motors.

“Since you have agreed, then please go up on stage and preside over the event.”

After hearing Samsung Financial Chairman Lee Dong-ki's agreement, Chairman Jeong Joo-yong glanced at the time with satisfaction and then urged him on.

Since it was already past 3 p.m., he didn't want the new car launch to be postponed again.

When Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial heard Daiwa Chairman Chung Joo-yong urging him, he nodded and walked toward the stage.

Because he was in charge of everything for this press conference, he was very familiar with the stage and naturally walked to the center of the stage to address the guests and reporters below:

"Distinguished guests, dear journalists, the launch of the new Yamato car is now open."

"Let's welcome the new Yamato to the stage."

Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Group spoke familiarly, pointing to the other side of the stage.

As Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial finished speaking, the white Yamato car slowly drove towards the center of the stage.

The classic white color, the smooth body lines, and the large size of the vehicle immediately attracted the attention of all the guests and reporters.

"This is a Yamato car equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, so it is very powerful, with a 100-meter dash time of at least 12 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h."

"So whatever you use it for, this new Yamato will definitely meet your needs."

Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial approached the white Yamato and began his expert introduction.

After the introductions, it was time for the Q&A session with reporters.

"Mr. Lee Dong-ki, as a member of the Lee family of Samsung Motors, what are your thoughts on standing at the Daewa Motors press conference?"

After Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial finished his presentation, a reporter immediately stood up and asked him some gossip.

Compared to the new Daiwa Motors, it was Samsung Financial's Lee Dong-ki hosting the event that generated more buzz.

So he quickly stood up and asked Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services a question. 257

"I am a professional manager, so I only consider work and not other factors."

When asked about the gossip by a reporter, Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial responded with a wry smile.

Why did he smile wryly? Because he knew this segment was where he would be bombarded with questions from reporters.

This is the purpose of him standing on the stage as a host: to divert public attention from Yamato Motors and to focus on why the third son of the Lee family is hosting a new Yamato car event.

He knew that after tomorrow, the public's comments about Daiwa Motors looking down on the South Korean soccer team would be overshadowed by the topic of Lee's third son becoming the host of Daiwa's new car show.

Therefore, the more professional his answers, the more pointed questions the reporters would ask.

Chapter 298 Mr. Lee Dong-ki, what are your thoughts on assembling a 12-cylinder engine?

"is it?"

"Aren't you the general manager of Samsung Financial and Samsung Securities?"

When will you become the general manager of Daiwa Motors?

Upon hearing Lee Dong-ki's remarks, another reporter immediately stood up and refuted them.

Because he had just checked, and the general manager of Daiwa Motors was not Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services, so Lee Dong-ki was lying.

“My nephew is a senior advisor to our Yamato Motors, a position even higher than that of the general manager.”

When Daiwa Chairman Chung Ju-yong saw Samsung Financial's Lee Dong-ki being besieged by reporters, he went on stage to explain to them.

And he even smiled as he explained to the reporters that this was the phenomenon he wanted to see.

If Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services attracts a barrage of questions from reporters, then Daiwa Motors will have won this publicity battle completely.

Not only was he rescued from the vortex of the South Korean football team, but he also brought up the claim that the Lee family is an affiliate of Daiwa Motors.

As long as this statement continues, the public will no longer pay attention to the fact that Daiwa Motors is blind to the strength of the South Korean soccer team.

"Since you're a senior advisor, you must know about Samsung's new car launch event."

"Samsung Financial's Lee Dong-ki, what are your thoughts on Samsung's new car being equipped with a 12-cylinder engine?"

The reporter was not intimidated by Daiwa Chairman Chung Ju-yong's remarks. After being prompted by his assistant, he directly asked Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial.

Because he had just received news of Samsung's new car launch event, Princess Lee Boo-jin announced the data for Samsung's new car.

The most significant change in these data is the addition of a 12-cylinder engine.

This was the world's first 12-cylinder engine.

So the assistant received the news and came in to inform the reporter.

"what?"

"what did you say?"

"How could Samsung's new car possibly be equipped with a 12-cylinder engine?"

"You know, the Yamato Motors is equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, so how could Samsung's new car possibly have one?"

When the reporter asked a question, Chairman Jeong Joo-yong of the Daiwa Association interrupted in surprise and asked the reporter a question.

Why was he so surprised?

Because the 12-cylinder engine was the world's first, and Yamato Motors was still developing it.

So he asked the reporter with great surprise, but he knew that the reporter wouldn't lie, so it was very likely true.

"This news came from Samsung's press conference across the street. It was announced by Princess Lee Boo-jin."

“I know Chairman Yamato doesn’t believe it, and I don’t believe it either, so I went to investigate.”

When the reporter heard Daiwa Chairman Jeong Ju-yong ask a question, he did not answer, but instead turned and left while saying this.

Because, relatively speaking, Samsung's new car launch event has more news value.

So he planned to leave the Yamato new car launch event and rush to the Samsung new car launch event.

Daiwa Chairman Jeong Ju-yong's counter-question gave him an excuse, so he took the opportunity to leave the Daiwa new car launch event.

When one reporter leaves, it can lead to other reporters leaving as well.

Soon after, many reporters left the Yamato new car launch event, making the venue seem a bit empty.

"Nephew, didn't you say that the new Samsung car hadn't been manufactured?"

"How come there are reports now that it's equipped with the world's first 12-cylinder engine?"

Looking at the failed launch of the new Daiwa car, Chairman Chung Joo-yong angrily questioned Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services.

A perfectly good new car launch event was ruined by a 12-cylinder engine.

This completely disrupted his plans.

Therefore, the comments did not cause any impact; reporters were more concerned about the first 12-cylinder engine than about Lee Dong-ki's endorsement of Yamato.

Chapter 299 Chairman Yamato. Equipped with a 12-cylinder engine, can you believe it?

"Chairman Yamato."

"It's equipped with a 12-cylinder engine, can you believe it?"

"This is definitely fake. The Yamato's new model is equipped with the latest 8-cylinder engine."

"How could Samsung's new car possibly be equipped with a 12-cylinder engine?"

When Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Group heard Daiwa Chairman Chung Joo-yong's angry question, he directly retorted with a question of his own.

He had been busy with press conferences for so many days, only to have them ruined by a 12-cylinder engine, which made him very angry.

Moreover, he simply did not believe that Samsung Motors could manufacture a 12-cylinder engine, because he had learned in the past few days that the new Yamato was equipped with an 8-cylinder engine.

This 8-cylinder 273 engine is a top-of-the-line configuration, and it's top-of-the-line even in the world.

So how could a 12-cylinder engine possibly be manufactured?

And it was even manufactured by Samsung Motors?

"The reporters have said that this was said by Princess Lee Boo-jin herself at the Samsung new car launch event."

"That's why these reporters left and rushed off to find out the truth."

Chairman Chung Ju-yong of Daiwa Securities sensed the anger in Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Group and spoke in a calmer tone.

It wasn't that he wanted to question Lee Dong-ki of Samsung Financial Services; it was just that the reporter said so, and he was simply going along with it and asking a question in return.

Besides, in such a setting, would one be lying?

"Is everything Princess Li Fuzhen said true?"