Tuesday, November 2nd.
The U.S. midterm elections are usually held on the first Tuesday in November. They are essentially a battle between elephants and donkeys for control of Congress. Both sides are gearing up to raise funds for congressional candidates, reaching a record high of more than $1.5 billion.
Among them, there are funds raised from Lu Fei's charity dinner.
On this day, New York City was filled with parades.
"Didi didi~"
The sound of car horns reached the house. Li Fuzhen was so loud that he opened his eyes and stared blankly at the ceiling, feeling at a loss.
I told Li Yinxin that I wanted to avoid suspicion, but in the end I went to bed with Lu Fei to avoid suspicion. Looking back now, I blame it on being overly excited because I made friends with Michelle and others that night.
The bed was empty, and Lu Fei was seen sitting on the table with breakfast, staring straight at Fox News on the TV.
"Eat some."
"No, I have to go back quickly. Maybe Yin Xin is already looking for me everywhere. Has she called me?"
"You're confused."
Lu Fei took a sip of milk and said, "She has to do business these days. She is cooperating with Ivanka on the entertainment business and setting up a North American office."
"Oh, I almost forgot."
Li Fuzhen showed a rare blush, wrapped himself in sheets, ran to the bathroom and locked the door.
Soon, the sound of running water came from inside.
Lu Fei turned his attention back to the mid-term elections. The states were already voting one after another, and the results were expected to wait until the afternoon.
"How is the situation now?"
Li Fuzhen took a shower for a long time before he came out. His long, wet hair was draped over his shoulders, and his slender shoulders were white and rosy.
"The results of the polls are very unfavorable to the Donkey Party. It is very likely that it will lose the majority in the House of Representatives this time, but it will retain the majority in the Senate with a narrow advantage. However, it will also be a failure for Lucian."
There was no trace of worry on Lu Fei's face.
"how so?"
Li Fuzhen was surprised. During the charity gala, Michelle looked like she was sure of winning, and she didn't expect to be slapped in the face.
"It's normal. Lucian was unable to restore the American economy after the subprime mortgage crisis. In addition, at the beginning of the year, a leek war broke out on Wall Street because of short-selling penguins, which completely aroused the hatred of rich people. You see, the Elephant Party has made a mess. Tea Party.”
Lu Fei waved his hand, "The Donkey Party can only win."
"You seem to have known that Lucian would lose?"
"It was just a judgment before, but I didn't expect it to come true."
"You are still laughing. The Donkey Party is at a disadvantage. Wouldn't that be very detrimental to you?" Li Fuzhen rolled his eyes angrily.
"That's wrong. It's not good for Lucian and the entire Donkey Party, but it might be more beneficial for me." Lu Fei raised the corner of his mouth.
"What should I say?" Li Fuzhen walked to sit opposite him.
"For me, I don't need a commander with unlimited power. On the contrary, the smaller the power and the more constraints the commander has, the more dependent he will be on us and the more inseparable he will be from us."
Lu Fei smiled and said, "In case you want to kill the donkey."
"Also, with Lucian's defeat, he will most likely agree to the renewal of the ICT import restriction order next time."
Li Fuzhen's eyes were full of resentment, "Congratulations, your evil plan has succeeded again, and Samsung can be banned from importing for 60 to 90 days."
"Don't blame me, blame Lee Jae-yong. Not only did he not surrender, he dared to fight back. He wanted to fight a protracted war if he failed. He kept dragging it out. The first-instance verdict can't exceed 6 months at most. How long can Samsung drag on? Just ban it for as long as it takes.”
Lu Fei said happily: "I'll see how long it can take."
"If it were me, would you do the same to me?" Li Fuzhen was disgusted and fearful.
"Let's wait until you defeat Lee Jae-yong first and seize power successfully." Lu Fei picked up the omelette with a knife and fork and put it on her plate.
"Will do."
The two of them watched TV and chatted while eating, just like an old married couple. They talked about everything from the mid-term elections to Samsung's intelligence.
"By the way, I have a few close executives at Samsung's wafer foundry side. They said that the trial of the EUV lithography machine went smoothly, and AMSL is now interested in looking for partners to invest."
Li Fuzhen wiped his mouth.
“Invest in ASML?”
Lu Fei's eyes lit up.
Domestic lithography machines must be self-developed, but if there is an opportunity to invest in AMSL, of course we cannot let it go.
Eggs should never be put in one basket.
"Yes, the news is very reliable."
Li Fuzhen smiled brightly, "In order to develop EUV lithography machines, ASML is in financial crisis. The subsequent R&D funds and mass production investments are not small. It may be that in order to have sufficient R&D expenses and a stable customer market, it decided to bundle interests. The photolithography machines produced every year will be given priority to major shareholders.”
"Do you think Logic or Fuxin has a chance?"
Lu Fei narrowed his eyes.
"It's hard to say. Although the Wassenaar Agreement restricts the export of some technologies and products to China, it does not stipulate that you cannot invest in companies such as AMSL and Zeiss. Otherwise, you would not be able to invest in Leica, Hasselblad, or acquire Mentor Graphics International." Li Fuzhen pondered for a while and gave his own judgment.
"Where will the biggest obstacle be?" Lu Fei asked.
"In other companies that have stakes." Li Fuzhen held out three fingers. "As far as I know, there are at least three companies that will definitely take stakes. Intel, TSMC and Samsung. TSMC and Samsung. Do you think they will agree to let you invest in ASML?" ?"
"Too."
Lu Fei smacked his lips, ASML can produce EUV lithography machines, TSMC has contributed a lot, Intel and Samsung have also contributed, but Logic and Fuxin have become enemies with the two companies.
"If you don't invest in ASML, you basically won't get Optical Technology." Li Fuzhen said truthfully.
The lithography machines produced by ASML every year will be given priority to TSMC for selection. After meeting TSMC's production needs, they will then be handed over to Samsung and Intel for selection.
The rest will be sold to the international market:
It is equivalent to the fact that only the photolithography machines that the three major ASML shareholders do not need to use can be imported by other companies for a drink of soup.
"What if I say Fuxin or Logic will not come forward alone, or even personally?" Lu Fei touched his chin.
"What do you mean? What other tricks did you come up with?"
Li Fuzhen cast an inquiring look.
"I think again, it would be great if there was a third party or an international consortium to help Fuxin act as a buffer, such as the Middle East."
"Middle East?! Are you familiar with the Middle East?"
"Of course, don't forget that at the beginning of the year I gave loans to countries like Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to help them survive their debt crisis. Even taking control of Chartered Semiconductor was my part."
Lu Fei said firmly: "I will ask the Middle East for help, and the Middle East will definitely help. When the time comes, I will prepare to form an international consortium consisting of New Money, Wall Street, the Middle East, and Fuxin."
"That might be a way."
Li Fuzhen thought for a moment and couldn't make up his mind.
"Originally, I wanted to use it on ARM, but I didn't expect that ARM actually rejected all acquisitions. Imagination was stuck in the UK acquisition approval because of Qualcomm's troubles."
Lu Fei curled his lips, full of resentment.
"Be content with yourself. Your ten years of logical achievements have almost caught up with our Samsung Semiconductor's more than twenty years of development."
Li Fuzhen rolled his eyes, "Actually, it's not impossible to get Samsung to support your investment in ASML. You can wait until Samsung basically gives in and make concessions in exchange for Samsung's support, and maybe you can do Intel's work. "
"hey-hey."
Lu Fei turned the conversation to Ren Youzai, "Is it okay that you haven't seen him for so many days? Are you afraid that someone will bail him out?"
"Dad has given me the power to handle this matter. Let him stay in it for a few more days and suffer for a few more days, so that it will be easier for him to break through his psychological defense and agree to divorce."
Li Fuzhen's face darkened.
"What if he doesn't get divorced?"
Lu Fei was half-joking.
"If he doesn't sign for divorce, he might as well be imprisoned in the United States!" Li Fuzhen's eyes flashed sharply.
"How about I go with you this time?"
"You want to accompany me, are you sure?"
"Well, once the mid-term elections are over, there is no need for me to stay in the United States. Double Eleven is coming soon, and it's time for me to return to China. Before that, it's best to let go of our knot."
Lu Fei patted her hand.
"You, don't you think you have too many opponents? There is still a three-star, and you have to compete with Ahri, right?"
Li Fuzhen shook his head and laughed.
"I have never regarded Ahri as a rival. Maybe this year, you will soon see that Ahri is going to change."
The corners of Lu Fei's mouth rose slightly.
In the corner of my eye, the midterm elections were being broadcast on TV.
"The Donkey Party lost control of the House of Representatives and multiple governorships in the midterm elections. This was an unprecedented 'fiasco'. Lucian said: Very bad..."
The next day, Lu Fei and Li Fuzhen appeared in the New York police station. While waiting, they stared at the news.
In the picture, Lucian looked tired at a press conference, his face was full of melancholy and seriousness, his tone was listless, and he was no longer as relaxed and humorous as before.
"After a 'long night' last night, this 'fiasco' shows that the American people are frustrated..."
"It's just like what you said."
Li Fuzhen looked back and had to sigh.
"Expected."
Lu Fei shrugged, and suddenly heard the sound of pushing the door open, and a white police officer appeared and took them to the observation room.
Ren Youzai's eyes were dull and there were dark circles in his eyes. When he saw Li Fuzhen, he became angry instantly and was about to curse, but when he saw Lu Fei following behind him, he suppressed his words.
When it comes to the face he least wants to see, Lu Fei is probably above Li Zaiyong. He has seen his eldest brother break his defense countless times because of him.
He is both a bitch and a devil!
"Lu, President Lu, why are you here with Fuzhen?"
He grinned awkwardly.
"He has extensive connections in the United States and knows many people in the judicial and police circles. He may be able to help you resolve this matter."
Li Fuzhen looked at him coldly.
"Fuzhen, I know I was wrong!"
Ren Youzai changed his irritable and uncooperative attitude and begged for mercy: "Get me out quickly! I can't stay any longer!"
"Go out and talk to the prosecutor and lawyers first to see if you can get a bail first or something?"
Lu Fei gave Li Fuzhen a look. Li Fuzhen understood and walked out, leaving them one-on-one, face to face.
"Oh, Minister Ren, I haven't seen you for a few days and yet..."
Lu Fei sighed, why bother, you can spend some money on this kind of thing, spend some! Even if it’s prostitution! It doesn’t cost much! Even if they are sneaky, they are simply bandits, worse than bandits!
"President Lu, I was wronged!"
Ren Youzai gritted his teeth: "It was that bitch who seduced me. She set up a trap for me. I just made a mistake that all men in the world make. President Lu, you must help me."
"Manager Li is already rescuing you."
Lu Fei crossed his arms.
"She wasn't trying to save me! She was holding me hostage! She threatened that if I didn't sign the divorce agreement, she would die without saving my life!"
Ren Youzai gritted his teeth.
"Minister Ren, do you think I should help you? Or should I help Executive Li?" Lu Fei spread his hands, unable to help.
"President Lu is also here to help her force me to divorce?"
Ren Youzai smiled coldly and trembled all over, "I tell you, it's impossible! Absolutely impossible! Even if I die and am imprisoned, I will never divorce! Let that bitch..."
Lu Fei glared and said quietly: "Now the woman has filed six charges in the indictment, three charges against you personally: intentional injury and assault, illegal restriction of freedom, sexual intercourse and assault, and three charges against Samsung. There are several joint and several liability charges: joint liability with intent to injure and assault, joint liability with unlawful restriction of freedom, joint liability with sexual intercourse and assault. It won’t be long before the prosecutors will file criminal charges against you.”
"I am Samsung's son-in-law!"
Ren Youzai had a tough attitude: "That bitch, Fu really won't save me, I still have a big brother! Big brother won't just sit idly by!"
"Do you really expect Lee Jae-yong and Samsung to save you?"
The corners of Lu Fei's mouth rose.
"It's not the first time. Last time Zhang Zi... they won't give up on me. Without me, Fuzhen will be able to return to Samsung Electronics."
Ren Youzai's face darkened, "President Lu, you'd better persuade Fuzhen to give up her intention and get her out of here quickly. Could she bear to let her child's father be a rapist?" "
"oh."
Lu Fei raised his eyebrows, "Do you know what Li Zaiyong is doing now?"
"What?" Ren Youzai's expression froze.
"They attributed your alleged sexual assault to your own personal behavior and demanded that Samsung be exempted from joint and several liability. Maybe they have already drafted a document to remove you from your position and let you go at any time."
Lu Fei's tone was full of disdain.
"no, I can not……"
Im Woo-jae's voice trembled, Lee Jae-yong really doesn't care about me?
"Let me tell you another interesting thing. You are very famous now, especially in Bangzi. Your name is well known to everyone, especially for that short minute." Lu Fei teased.
"This is all what that bitch said! I'm not that short! I'm not that short!" Ren Youzai was so angry that he banged his hands on the table.
"Whether you are short or not has nothing to do with me. I just ask you whether you will sign or not? Get a considerable amount of divorce fees and then break up gracefully."
Lu Fei crossed his arms.
Ren Youzai was silent for a long time, "Haha, don't even think about it! I will never divorce!"
"Don't be so anxious and think about it carefully."
Lu Fei stared with a smile.
Ren Youzai felt a killing intent, and his hair stood on end.
After a while, the door to the observation room opened.
"You can go in and talk about it. As long as the breakup fee can satisfy him, I think he will agree."
Lu Fei had a winner's attitude on his face.
"real?"
Li Fuzhen was surprised and overjoyed, "Money is not a problem. I can give him a breakup fee of several billion won."
"Money is just a small issue. Not to mention Line's shares, I will also set up a fund for you and Xiangdong." Lu Fei said with a smile.
Li Fuzhen rolled his eyes coquettishly, "I know, Yin Xin told me that you helped her set up one, and she has shares in Facebook and Twitter..."
"Are you jealous?" Lu Fei smiled strangely.
Li Fuzhen shook his head and said: "None of this is important. What is important is that I am finally free. Thank you, Lu Fei."
The two looked at each other and smiled, and Lu Fei suddenly mentioned, "You told me that your father's idol is Tokugawa Ieyasu. Do you know who my idol is?"
"who?"
"Cao Cao, Cao Mengde."
(End of chapter)
