Hollywood Hunter

Regarding the topic of real estate, the two had already discussed a lot, so they didn't mention it any more.

After deciding casually, the newspaper was quickly finished and the meal began.

Chen Qing also mentioned a serious matter: "Boss, Hyundai, what are you going to do this time?"

It's the Hyundai Group of South Korea.

During this period of time, the biggest excitement in South Korea was the infighting among the Zheng family of the Hyundai Group. The specifics were nothing more than father and son brothers fighting for control. The chicken feathers caused several companies under the Hyundai Group to be thunderstorms and crumbling.

For the Hyundai Group, some of Simon's fancy businesses, such as electronics, shipbuilding, entertainment, etc., have been firmly held by the Westeros system. Of course, on the surface, the Zheng family still has a certain shareholding and considerable The right to speak.

Therefore, the infighting of the Zheng family will inevitably damage the interests of the Westeros system. Among them, if the several companies involved in Thunderstorm follow the practice of Korean chaebols in the past, they will not only seek help from the authorities, but also dismantle their owners within the group. The wall makes up for the west wall.

This time, of course, Simon would not allow the Zheng family to tear down their own east wall to make up for their west wall.

At this time, when Chen Qing asked, Simon said: "Let's go to Seoul first, but the main thing is to mediate. Since the Zheng family can't live together, we should separate the family and each take part of it, which happens to indirectly increase our control. .”

Chen Qing took a sip of her favorite red bean porridge, and said, "Boss, I still think, why don't we just take down Hyundai and run it ourselves?"

"South Korea's national conditions, I told you."

"I don't think so," Chen Qing said, "And, this time, if the boss is willing, we can still infiltrate into Hyundai's automobile business, which is the most valuable part of Hyundai's assets."

Hyundai Motor, even under Simon's interference, failed to merge with Kia to become the number one monopoly in South Korea as it once did, but it is still huge.

Hearing what the girl beside him said, Simon smiled and said, "According to my heart, I actually hope to eat all the things I can eat. The problem is that in this world, we need to exercise restraint and not take possession of many things. Do your best. Let’s talk about South Korea’s auto industry, do you know what the biggest advantage is?”

Chen Qing thought for a while, then shook her head puzzled.

Simon said: "This is also a question that I occasionally think about recently. The reason why Korean cars can flourish is mainly because of cost. To put it bluntly, Korean cars have always been at the bottom of the pyramid of the world's auto industry, and they are dependent The type of low cost and high volume."

Chen Qing thought for a while, and said: "The boss mentioned the transfer of Western industries. Transferring from high-cost areas to low-cost areas is an inevitable trend. In this case, the low cost of the Korean auto industry should be an advantage, right?"

"The problem is here," Simon said: "The low-end cost advantage is easily broken. Just like in China, Korean cars are currently relying on lower prices, and several major brands are selling well in the Chinese market. But I’m sure that when China’s domestic auto industry develops, Korean autos will be the first to be eliminated from the Chinese market because their greatest advantage will be lost.”

Chen Qing shook her head and said, "Boss, you also said that the automobile industry is not easy to do. In China, it will be many years before the automobile industry develops."

"Next, if we take the initiative to participate in the promotion, it won't take long. So, don't worry, we will start to make efforts when China enters the WTO."

Chen Qing didn't doubt this, but said again: "But, boss, isn't it more convenient for us to win a car factory in South Korea, have a foundation of technology and talents, and then expand to China? Or as you said, the car industry only has money. can not do this."

"This involves cost again," Simon said: "I am more inclined to Europe. There are many car companies on the verge of bankruptcy there. Hyundai is still Samsung, or a few others. They are not small in size, and we need to pay more to eat them. Moreover, considering South Korea’s industrial protection policy, it is not as easy to transfer as you think. In addition, ask A question, Korean joint venture brand or British joint venture brand, which one sounds more upscale?"

"Of course it's a British joint venture brand."

As Chen Qing spoke, she had to admit that her boss had considered everything comprehensively.

Simon drank a few mouthfuls of soup, changed his chopsticks to deal with the steamed buns in front of him, and said, "Actually, to be frank, I'm not 100% sure that many of the decisions I'm making are correct, because the entire Westeros system is really It’s too huge. Many times, I just follow some basic economic rules, the simple way, such as the industrial transfer just mentioned, since many industries will inevitably flow from high-cost areas to low-cost areas, then we can’t go against the trend But do it, or you will definitely fail. Also, you can’t think about earning all the benefits, money can’t be earned, so we have to stop when enough is enough.”

Chen Qing nodded her head approvingly, then curled the corners of her mouth, and said, "There is one more, a good fighter, who can harm people but not others."

"Yes," Simon also smiled, with emotion: "The end of business is philosophy. Many things, when they reach a certain height, it is no longer specific and small actions that determine success or failure, but strategic thinking in a general direction."

Chen Qing nodded again, and suddenly remembered the newspaper she had just flipped through, and had a flash of insight: "I suddenly understand, boss, why you are optimistic about China's economic prospects."

Simon looked over unexpectedly: "What?"

Chen Qing pointed to the newspaper that was put aside: "Most people always think that many of the things mentioned above are just slogans, which are too pragmatic. But, according to the boss's thinking, it happens that this

These slogan-like things determine the direction of China's development. For example, in the past two decades, the most clear one is reform and opening up. Since the direction is right, coupled with a certain amount of execution, even if the process is a bit bumpy, it will bear fruit sooner or later. "

"Very savvy," Simon nodded, and said with a smile, "Besides, I was even more surprised when you said this out of your mouth."

Chen Qing rolled her eyes: "Boss, I'm very smart, and I'm not a cynical youth."

Simon just smiled.

However, Chen Qing said enthusiastically again: "Boss, what's more, I also understand why you are not so optimistic about the economic prospects of Western countries, including the United States."

"Um?"

Chen Qing said: "Obviously, after the end of the Cold War, Western countries no longer have a clear idea of ​​their own future, just like the international news in the newspaper just now, I feel that it is a mess and a mess."

Simon smiled and said, "Isn't America's information superhighway plan counted?"

"Boss wants to hear the truth?"

"It doesn't sound good, so don't say it. I am a freshman capitalist, but I have a temper."

"hehe."