Sharing and Contribution
“Honestly, it must have been difficult for me and myself. First of all, Ivanka Trump is the same as the brand, but from the beginning, aggressively opening stores in dozens of cities, creating a perfect supply chain, and all of those things were the first orders of the president, right? Other than that, it would be difficult to say that we actually did it all together.”
“It still is. If it were not for the chairman, we would have tried to force the brand to continue, and in the end, we would have suffered considerable damage in the midst of the conflict between the United States and China.”
“So… … I’m sorry, but I’d appreciate it if you could show us a good way this time too.”
Eugene was a little surprised that the couple took turns talking like that.
The two had already reached a consensus just by exchanging their eyes. I think that this is what a companion in life is like.
“If you say so… … First of all, don’t you two have enough money? So, how about taking some time to relax and have time to recharge?”
“Then you are saying that it would be better to refuse the other person’s request?”
“yes. Of course, you will still be attached to each other, but you two are still young, and you have enough conditions for a new beginning, right?”
When Eugene talked about a new beginning, the couple looked lively again.
“I understand by saying that you should challenge the fashion business once again.”
“Actually, I was always thinking about the limits of the Ivanka Trump brand.”
“But it’s also true that we’re afraid to start on our own.”
“It’s not right for me to completely close the fashion business like this. If the two of you are willing to be together even after recharging is over, we might be able to start a new beginning together.”
Eugene believes that the potential of Yoo-ra and Lee Hyun-wook will result in more than the Ivanka fashion that has been achieved in China so far.
On the other hand, in exchange for handing over the Ivanka Trump brand, they agreed to get help when starting a new clothing business.
Of course, you’ll have to pay for it, but you’ll still be able to make enough money.
“If I can work with the boss again, I will definitely do it.”
“Honestly, it’s not difficult to succeed in the same business twice, but I’m not confident I’ll expand it to this extent next time. But with the boss, the confidence that I didn’t have comes back.”
This time, the couple reached a consensus just by exchanging glances.
“Of course, the next time will have to be different from the last time. Both of you need to make a small investment, and we will fix the stake from the beginning.”
“If it’s an investment, you can do it. Now we have thick wallets, aren’t we?”
“ah! Of course, it’s funny to talk about your wallet in front of the boss. haha.”
In fact, the two of them were very sorry to hand over the business they had cherished, but on the other hand, they were delighted to know that the amount they would fall for each would be astronomical.
With such ambivalence, Eugene proposed again, so I was able to relieve the burden and enjoy the day’s luck to my heart’s content.
“We will proceed step by step with regard to equity negotiations and capital. First of all, please pay attention to finishing this task. In order not to feel sad even on the buying side, we try to open the things that can be opened among the long-term plans we have set up.”
Those who would buy Eugene’s Ivanka Trump brand wanted to keep it growing for at least a year.
“Of course. The finish has to be certain.”
Seeing the happy faces of the couple also puts Eugene at ease.
Even if they met through a business relationship, it is meaningful to Eugene to help each other and not let either party suffer.
Ever since I got another chance in life, I’ve never thought of simply making a lot of money.
For Eugene, who already knows a lot about the future, the accumulation of wealth is as natural as breathing.
If I just thought I would make a lot of money, I wouldn’t be making as much work as I do now.
Eugene was drawing a much bigger picture than that. And he has established the principle that people are more important than anything else for the ending he wants.
At least, always trying to share the pleasure with the person he considers his own is not simply for the purpose of using the other person.
In such a relationship, the fact that Eugene herself can feel satisfied would be even greater.
As the number of people Eugene increases, the number of people Eugene needs to take care of also increases.
Adeyemo, who was supposed to meet that day, was also a member of that group.
Wally Adeyemo, who was in charge of the SF Foundation (Sustainable Future Foundation), a think tank that Eugene supported and organized with huge funds, was one of the most frequent people I met recently.
Unlike other profitable businesses, the SF Foundation was organized with a long-term purpose rather than an immediate use, and it is being carried out step by step under the direction of Adyemo without rushing because it is related to so many important Americans.
Although the science fiction foundation had research labs in several cities in the United States, its headquarters were located in New York and Manhattan. Like other buildings in Eugene, it was Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park.
That’s why, around lunchtime, Adeyemo sneaks into Eugene’s office on foot.
“The research you requested last time has come out. I thought you were waiting, so I brought it.”
Adeyemo came with a thick file folder. In fact, you can send them by e-mail as much as you like, but there is a reason why you have to come in person.
Wally Adeyemo, who served as National Security Adviser in the Obama administration, was finally able to acquire Eugene after a fierce signing battle with BlackRock.
This is not simply because Eugene reached out to him first.
The position offered by BlackRock to Wally Adeyemo was chief of staff to Larry Pink, and the position offered by Eugene was the head of a think tank responsible for an annual budget of $1 billion.
So it was only natural for the ambitious Wally Adeyemo to choose to lead a think tank that would guide future American policy, rather than serve as Larry’s personal assistant, no matter how great a Wall Street player might be.
The purpose of the establishment of the SF Foundation is to provide the research base they want to scholars with diverse views, and to develop policies that can help the future human race.
Of course, this is a secondary purpose.
Even more important, it involves recruiting high-ranking American politicians and executives and giving them appropriate gifts.
By giving plausible titles to those who held positions in the previous administration, such as Wally Adeyemo, right away, and by providing abundant funds under the pretext of research grants, they exert influence when they return to important positions in the future, and on the other hand, even to incumbents. Its main purpose is to inform people that they can receive equal support after retirement.
The SF Foundation has already invited a number of former officials who were in key positions in the Bush administration as well as the Obama administration as researchers to support their salaries beyond their current positions.
As long as it is under the guise of research funding, there is nothing to fuss about, legally or ethically.
On the other hand, the research task is decided by them directly, and their duty ends when the research results are published within the set period.
However, contrary to the initial expectations, most of the former bureaucrats receiving research grants were very passionate about their research, and Eugene was a little surprised that they were already releasing meaningful research results one by one.
When I think about it now, it is rather strange that the top-ranking figures in the United States, a superpower that sucks in the world’s talented people like a black hole, simply receive research grants and release meaningless reports.
They would have been able to rise to such a position because they were much more diligent and more passionate than others.
If you are someone who spends time meaninglessly just because you are away from active duty for a while, there is no way you can take on such a role in the first place.
“This is a report written by Peter Rooster.”
“Hmm… … okay. It means that we need to contribute to society, and in the end we have to use that amount of money.”
Eugene roughly turned over the documents, read the outline, and opened her mouth.
What he asked of Peter Ruth, an expert on election measures, was to build Eugene’s image, and Peter Ruth concluded that Eugene, the richest man in the world, needed to return his wealth to society in some way.
“It seemed like that. I think it is a necessary part.”
It seems that Adeyemo brought it with him because he also thought about it.
“Did you have lunch?”
I looked at the time and it was time for the dishes I ordered to arrive. I think I’ll have to put things off for a while.
“Not yet. Somehow, I missed dinner time.”
Adeyemo replied with a smile. It was as if he had been waiting.
“Good. By the way, I have dinner too, would you like to join us?”
“Is it Korean food today?”
After sharing Korean food with Adeyemo a few times, he has now come to a point where he is craving Korean food first.
However, he was not yet able to choose for himself what was in Korean cuisine and which ones were delicious, so he came to visit someone who was well versed in Korean food, which he knew best.
“Right. Today, I prepared a very nice Korean dish.”
Not in anticipation of Adyemo’s visit, but because of the quiet boom in Korean cuisine in the office recently, it became a daily routine to order various Korean dishes and share them with the office staff.
Of course, not all employees are like that, and they are starting with a small number of employees and gradually expanding their base.
By the way, Eugene is running several businesses to spread Korean food in the United States, so she thought it was fortunate to be able to see the evaluations of the employees right in her office.
“I can’t wait to see what kind of dishes you ordered.”
“Well. To be honest, if you are not confident this time, you can give up.”
“Is that spicy dish again?”
Adeyemo asked, raising her eyes wide.
He was surprised by the sound of spicy after scalding with spicy fried noodles last time.
This is not just the work of Adeyemo alone. With the exception of a few Mexican and other Asian workers, everyone gave up with tears in their eyes after just one bite.
Adeyemo, who said he was confident in spicy food because he likes spicy food, was limited to just two bites.