“I already have a bottle of soju here.”
His expression brightened. It seemed that something good was happening.
“Is the candle school okay?”
“Yes, everyone is doing well.”
“By the way, Jeong Ga-hee, did you really win the lottery?”
Han Gi-tak said in a whisper.
Then the boss put the soju down.
She also asked in a whisper.
“Who won the lottery?”
“no. I was joking.”
Han Ki-tak gave a bewildered expression. The stall owner looked at his face and smiled lightly.
“Hang in there. I will give it to you as a steamed egg service.”
“Yeah, my aunt is the best.”
As the boss disappeared, Han Ki-tak asked in a lower voice.
“Did you really win the lottery?”
Seeing his serious expression, he burst out laughing.
“Why are you laughing? I am serious.”
“Baek Min-seok’s prophecy was wrong.”
“what? Wasn’t it?”
His tensed face returned to normal.
“Then where did the money come from?”
I took the book out of my bag and handed it to him.
“What is this book?”
“Check it out.”
“Honey and bees? Is the title childish?”
“I said the same thing, but I was dismissed by Kahi.”
“what? So, is this a book written by Jeong Ga-hee?”
Han Gi-tak looked closely at the book then.
“It’s a novel written by Jeong Ga-hee! The prize money is 5 million won?”
“Kahi put all the money into the funding of Jirisan farmers.”
“How can this happen? To see Jeong Ga-hee become a novelist, it is something to live for a long time. Anyway, let’s have a drink to celebrate!”
Han Gi-tak poured alcohol into a glass.
“Did you ask me to see you because of this?”
“I have something else to discuss.”
Han Ki-tak said while tilting his glass of soju.
“What happen?”
“I got an email from Venture Crowd.”
Han Gi-tak’s eyes twinkled.
“Is this related to funding?”
“With funding… … . It doesn’t matter.”
“What is it?”
“It’s a salad deal.”
“A salad contract?”
Han Gi-tak delivered the content he received from Venture Crowd.
The content is that we want to receive a salad to grow.
The place that will supply the salad is G Food, a fast food company.
G Food was operating stores across the country.
It was also a company marketed by Venture Crowd.
We asked a doctor through the venture crowd.
“You say you want to put our salad in stores all over the country?”
“Are you nationwide? We don’t have that kind of salad.”
“Of course I know. I’m talking about a new planting facility.”
“Then do you mean to sign a contract in advance?”
“right. The contract came in before we even built the cultivation facility.”
Then the boss’s steamed egg appeared.
Han Gi-tak ate steamed egg and continued talking.
“As you know, the amount of fundraising has exceeded 80%. 9 billion out of the 10 billion target. It has already been successfully funded. We’re going to build a large-scale cultivation facility as planned. If the contract is signed, the salad can be delivered as soon as the facility is built. Befitting a large-scale cultivation facility, salads will be delivered nationwide.”
I listened to his words and tilted my glass of soju.
“But why do you look like that? Aren’t you happy?”
“It’s good.”
“Isn’t that a happy expression at all?”
Han Gi-tak tilted his head.
I was lost in thought.
A good opportunity was evident. But there was a catch.
The company that asked us for salad is the problem.
This is because fast food company G Food is an unhealthy company.
I knew what was going on at G Food. Things before going back.
There were several problems, such as bugs coming out of the hamburger.
Han Ki-tak asked cautiously.
“I would like to set up a meeting, is that ok?”
Considering the sincerity of Venture Crowd, I had to attend the meeting unconditionally.
* * *
A few days later, I headed to Seoul with Han Ki-tak.
Han Gi-tak’s expression hardened.
Because of the documents I showed him before leaving for Seoul.
“I didn’t know that G Food was such a company. Then I think I can understand why you had a bad expression on your face.”
“I found out for sure as I searched for the material this time.”
The purpose of today’s meeting is to politely decline.
In order to persuade Han Gi-tak, he searched for data related to G Food.
Problems that may arise in the future are also a problem, but it was a company with many problems even now.
In some cases, they abused store owners and used expired ingredients.
He also informed Ki-tak Han.
After checking various information, he also did not like the contract with G Food.
I even got a kick out of seeing what G Food had done to the store owners.
“I’m going to decline, is there any reason to meet?”
“There is a big difference between simply saying no and refusing to meet. I’m going to say no as politely as possible.”
“The venture crowd is also in the middle, so wouldn’t it be nice?”
It is already in the middle of Gangnam. We passed through the clogged road and entered the G-Food office building.
“My name is Jaehyuk Moon, the general manager.”
“It’s called Kim Deok-myung of Jirisan farmers.”
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Moon Jae-hyuk oversees all food-related tasks.
The condition of the skin on the black face was not good. It’s a tired face.
He brought up the recent case of imported agricultural products first.
“Recently, I have had a very difficult time with imported agricultural products. While I was worried about the future, I got to know the farmers in Jirisan. You said you keep the salad price constant, is that true?”
“yes. As we said on the show, we plan to keep the salad price constant. Hydroponics plants are not affected by the environment.”
“You are so wonderful. I know that the fundraising is going on successfully.”
At that time, the man in a black suit next to Moon Jae-hyuk took out a document.
“This is the contract we prepared. We haven’t built the facility yet, but we are investing in the future.”
It has been said that investing in the future is seen.
Their future was not so bright.
I looked at the contract carefully.
Toxic clauses stood out. If we cannot fulfill the contract due to a problem with the cultivation facility, all responsibility is on us.
Han Ki-tak also frowned at that part.
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Of course, this was not an issue to be addressed here.
The purpose of meeting G Food was to politely decline.
After looking at the contract and not saying anything, Moon Jae-hyuk opened his mouth.
“The same conditions apply to other companies in relation to the fulfillment of their responsibilities.”
“You mean you can’t change the terms of the contract?”
“It is difficult to change the conditions set by the company. Any problem… … ?”
If there is a problem, it is a contract that can be addressed countless times.
His thoughts seemed to be different from ours. It’s a very caring face.
“First of all, thank you for your suggestion. It seems difficult to sign a contract right now.”
“Are you rejecting our offer? May I know why?”
“Because we haven’t even built a cultivation facility yet.”
“Then, are you going to consider a contract when the cultivation facilities are built?”
“It is difficult to say right now. I guess we will have to review it.”
General Manager Moon Jae-hyuk’s complexion turned pale.
“According to circumstances, we may change the provisions regarding liability.”
It’s time to change his words.
I called for joy inside.
G Food is currently the No. 1 fast food company in Korea.
They are trying to sign a contract with us in a place like this.
If the No. 1 in the industry reacted like this, the company I wanted would definitely give me a hand.
“Right now, the priority is to create a cultivation facility. How about discussing the contract-related matters after that?”
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Moon Jae-hyuk didn’t say any more.
It was when I left the office after the meeting.
Han Ki-tak said with a smile.
“I had no idea that the popularity of the farmers in Jirisan would be this high. The No. 1 in the industry said they would change the terms of the contract.”
“That’s the kind of recognition we have for our technology.”
“Then is the contract over now?”
“no. There is still a chance.”
“What chance?”
he asked, blinking his eyes.
Fortune follows the adventurer
After meeting with G-Food, I immediately started acting.
The proposal was sent back. I sent proposals to companies I would like to work with. This is a proposal related to the salad contract of farmers in Jirisan.
According to the original plan, it was something to be done after funding was completed.
After receiving an offer from G Food, I changed my mind. As long as the number one position in the industry moves, I thought that other companies would be interested enough. In addition, the funding period is still ten days away.
To date, it has raised 95 billion won. In the current state, 10 billion would be sufficient.
I set a new goal. We wanted to exceed our funding target.
* * *
A week before funding, the LV Company contacted me.
It was the company I wanted the most. LV Company is a multinational corporation with a global fast food chain.
Although it currently ranks second in the fast food industry in Korea, it is the strongest player in the global market.
It is a company that will leap to the top of the industry in Korea within a few years.
The reason I wanted to sign with LV Company was not simply because of the size.
Compared to other fast food brands, it is a place where businesses are run conscientiously.
In particular, he was famous for thorough food management.
I headed to the meeting place with Han Gi-tak.
Han Ki-tak said on the way to the Seocho-dong office building.
“I didn’t think you would have sent the proposal in the first place. Didn’t you tell me too?”
“If I had done this, I would have collapsed.”
Han Ki-tak had a hard time preparing for the debate. It was enough for me to work on the proposal by myself.
“The only person I can think of is our representative.”
Han Ki-tak grabbed my shoulder and said.
“This time, I figured it out. LV Company is very different from G Food, isn’t it? I couldn’t find any particular problem.”
“I did some research, and it seems like a good company.”
I went into the office with him.
A woman in a suit was waiting for us.
“Are you the representative Kim Deok-myung?”
“yes.”
“CEO Song Kyung-chan is waiting for you.”
she guided us It’s as gentle as a cat.
I followed her and organized the thoughts in my head.
He said it was definitely Song Kyung-chan. He is the representative of the Korean branch of LV Company.
It is a good sign that the CEO came to the meeting in person. At G Food, the general manager came out.
The woman opened the door and beckoned.
There were two men in the conference room.
A man with white hair and glasses reached out to me.
“My name is Song Kyung-chan.”
I shook hands with him and said hello. The woman who guided me quietly closed the door and left.
“I heard that the funding of Jirisan farmers is going successfully.”
“Thanks to the support of many people, it is going well.”
“The proposal you sent me was quite impressive.”
CEO Song Kyung-chan beckoned to the man sitting next to him. He handed the prepared documents to CEO Song Kyung-chan.
The man, who appeared to be in his early thirties, had a white face and a straight forehead.
The document the man handed me was a proposal I had sent.
“I liked that they provide salads at the same price every year.”
“Prices may vary from year to year. We will set the price according to fluctuations in fertilizer prices or the rate of inflation.”
“As you said, it is natural to set the price every year. Guaranteeing the same price for one year is the most important thing for us.”
CEO Song Kyung-chan said in a calm tone.
He had an accurate understanding of the proposals of the Jirisan farmers.
It is because the biggest strength of our salad is that it guarantees the same price for one year.
“Agricultural product prices fluctuate. It doesn’t move on a yearly basis, but the price changes every month. But if you get salads from local farmers in Jirisan, the story will be different, right?”
As soon as CEO Song Kyung-chan finished speaking, the man stood up.
He pulled something out of the refrigerator in the corner of the conference room.
“This is a salad grown by farmers in Jirisan.”
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On the table was a kaipira grown by farmers in Jirisan.
CEO Song Kyung-chan said, pointing to Kaipira.
“There are vegetables that must be added to a hamburger or sandwich. A kaipira is more important than a tomato or an onion. Even if it is expensive, it is a must-have ingredient.”
Caipira is a typical western lettuce. It is often called lettuce.
There are many different types of lettuce. Among them, kaipira is an essential ingredient in hamburgers and sandwiches.
As he said, kaipira plays an important role in determining the taste of hamburgers and sandwiches.
Kaifira is also a crop that has been cultivated since salad containers.
“I received a proposal from Mr. Kim Deok-myeong and looked at the salad he was growing. Fresh and very good quality.”
LV Company was different from G Food. They seemed to meticulously check everything of the Jirisan farmers.
“We are positively reviewing contracts with the Jirisan farmers. We believe that we have the clear capability to build large-scale hydroponic cultivation facilities. They are even pushing to build a hydroponic plant in Dubai.”
“I am proud that the technical skills of the farmers in Jirisan are world-class.”
CEO Song Kyung-chan turned his head and looked at the man for a moment.